Obituaries
Obituaries
Timothy Alan Sims
Sep 5, 2025
Timothy Alan Sims, 69, of Nacogdoches, was born November 22, 1955, in Lufkin, Texas, to parents Lois Elizabeth (Oates) and J.B. (Jake) Sims. He passed on to his eternal heavenly home Friday, September 5, 2025, at home.
Tim grew up in Lufkin and attended Herty and Kurth Elementary schools. He also attended Lufkin Junior and Senior High schools where he was...
William "Bill" Gibbs
Sep 4, 2025
William E, "Bill" Gibbs, 95 years of age from Lufkin, Texas, born February 12, 1930, passed away September 4,2025, in Lufkin, Texas, to the late Era Brown Gibbs and Melvin E. Gibbs.
Bill was very unique person that lived life to the fullest. He loved the Lord and enjoyed going to church, but as time went on, he wasn't able to...
Austreberta Bazan Flores
Sep 4, 2025
Con gran tristeza, despedimos a Austreberta Bazan Flores, quien falleció en paz el jueves 4 de septiembre rodeada del amor de su familia.
Austreberta Bazan Flores nació el 2 de Mayo 1933 de sus padres Francisco Bazan y Ocotlan Flores. Nació y creció en Agua Dulce Papantla, Veracruz. Le precede en descanso eterno a sus papás y sus hijos, Macario, Castulo,...
Doris Laneil Hadcock
Aug 31, 2025
Hadcock, Doris Laneil
Passed away peacefully at Southland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, in Lufkin, TX, on August 31, 2025, at age 86. Doris is now at peace in the arms of her Savior! Lovingly remembered by her son, Keith, and his wife, Karen, and grandchildren, Doc, Thomas, Emma, and Chloe. Sadly missed by her cherished sisters, Maxine Skinner and Nadine Reynolds,...
Martha Ellen "Marty" Woods
Aug 25, 2025
On Monday, August 25, 2025, in Lufkin, Texas, Martha Ellen “Marty” Woods was called home to her eternal rest. Known to many as Marty, Mom, and Granny, she faced life’s hardships with courage and grace and remained strong until her very last breath. Though her battle was long, her faith never wavered, and now she is fully at peace in...
Penny Mae Williamson (Ellis)
Aug 24, 2025
Penny Mae Williamson (Ellis) was born September 23,1965 in Colfax, Washington to Charles Sr. and Joyce Williamson, beginning a life filled with love, creativity and adventure. With a heart full of passion, Penny adored knitting dolls, drawing and exploring new horizons. She cherished her family and lived life on her own terms. Penny is survived by her children Chasity and...
Margie Nell Oder
Aug 24, 2025
Margie Nell Oder, affectionately known as "Moppy," passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, in her hometown of Lufkin, Texas. Born on December 11, 1944, Margie led a life filled with love, dedication, and service, both to her family and her community.
Her professional journey began in the dietary departments of nursing homes and schools, where she was known for her...
Martha Capetillo
Aug 23, 2025
Martha was a wonderful sister, wife, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and above all, a faithful servant of God. She was a hard-working woman whose gentle spirit and generous heart touched the lives of everyone she met. Always ready to give whatever she could to those in need, Martha was the heart of her family. Her cooking brought everyone together,...
Keith Leoleon Neely
Aug 23, 2025
Keith Leoleon Neely 1951 - 2025 Keith Leoleon Neely, 74, of Big Sandy, Texas passed away Aug. 23, 2025 in Longview, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 30, 1951 in San Antonio, Texas to Beverly Jean Viles and Solon Austin, Sr. Throughout Keith’s life, he embraced adventure-whether competing in rodeos, pursuing a career in sales,...
Larry Enoch Gartman
Aug 21, 2025
Larry Enoch Gartman, a devoted father, brother, and friend, passed away on August 21, 2025, in Woodville, Texas, at the age of 71. Born on September 20, 1953, in Freeport, Texas, Larry's journey through life was marked by his commitment to his family, his profession in construction, and his remarkable spirit of resilience.
Larry dedicated most of his career to the...
Collette Renee Mitchell
Aug 17, 2025
Collette Renee Mitchell passed away on August 17, 2025 in Nacogdoches, Texas at the age of 67. She was born on January 10th 1958, to Clyde and Marzell Mitchell in Denver, Colorado. She was the baby of the family, having two sisters, Farol and Claudia who were 16 and 11 years old respectively at the time of her birth.
She married...
Tellina (TINA) Pickard
Aug 16, 2025
Tellina (Tina) Pickard, lovingly known by close friends as "Hoochie," was born on October 17, 1969 in Tulsa Oklahoma, and departed this life in the stillness of the early morning hours of Saturday, August 16, 2025 at home in Lufkin,Texas. Tina went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after a prolonged illness. She embraced eternal peace and...
Jerry McIntyre
Aug 8, 2025
Jerry Melvin McIntyre was born on August 16, 1957 in Houston, TX. Jerry passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 8, 2025.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Melvin "Red" and Syble McIntyre and also preceded in death by is two sisters Debbie and Suzie. He is survived by his wife Linda McIntyre of...
Oren Struby Rushing Jr.
Aug 6, 2025
Oren Struby Rushing Jr., lovingly known as J.R., 81, of Nacogdoches, Texas, passed away on August 6, 2025, peacefully.
J.R. was born on February 13, 1944, in Berwyn, Illinois, the son of Oren Struby Rushing Sr., and Veronica Driggers (Shelton).
J.R. was in the Army Reserves and honorably discharged in 1970.
J.R. married Shirley “Ginger” Rushing (Graves) on January 18, 1962 in Alexandria,...
Carlton Ray Bryan
Aug 2, 2025
Bo lived a simple life, a quiet soul who found joy in the simple things. He was a skilled diesel mechanic by trade, he loved being outdoors, whether it was fishing, spending time in nature, or just enjoying the peace and quiet, also playing his guitar, reading his bible, and was a loyal cowboy’s fan. Bo was a beloved son,...
Mark Ian Guy
Aug 2, 2025
Sunrise April 22, 1948 in beautiful Sheffield England where Berry and Audry Guy welcome Mark Ian Guy. He lived in Sheffied for his childhood and the early part of his adult life where he Graduated with his Bachelors in Engineering. He then came to Americia in the 80S to start a new chapter in his life. He followed is passion...
Orlando Garcia
Jul 25, 2025
Orlando Garcia passed away peacefully at his home on July 25th, 2025. He is survived by his wife Rachel Garcia, his parents Julian and Olga Garcia, his sister and brother-in-law Belinda and Darin "De De" Smith, and his brother and sister-in-law Louis and Shari Garcia. Orlando is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles who will all...
Melva Joyce Terry
Jul 24, 2025
Melva Joyce Terry, a beloved resident of Lufkin, Texas, passed away on July 24, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on March 14, 1939, in Lufkin, she dedicated her life to both her family and her career, earning deep respect and affection from all who knew her.
Melva was an esteemed member of her community, drawing on her educational background...
Mary Ann Sommers
Jul 19, 2025
It’s with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Mary Ann Sommers of Nacogdoches Tx on July 19, 2025. Mary passed in her sleep at the age of 70. She was born in Jackson County, Ohio on September 19, 1954. She was a wonderful mother and friend to anyone that had the pleasure to get to know her. She...
Francisco Chavez
Jul 18, 2025
Recordamos a Francisco Chávez no por la enfermedad que enfrentó, sino por el espíritu extraordinario que mantuvo durante los 33 años de su lucha contra el Parkinson. Ante desafíos constantes, él eligió el coraje en lugar de la desesperación, el humor sobre las dificultades, y el amor por encima de todo.
Ser testigo de la vida de Francisco fue presenciar un...
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