Obituaries

Apr 16, 2024

Jean Marie Bentley, a beacon of warmth and kindness, passed away on April 16, 2024, at the age of 82 in her hometown of Lufkin, Texas. Born on March 27, 1942, also in Lufkin, Jean's life was a tapestry of love, dedication, and service woven through the years spent with her cherished family and friends.

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Apr 14, 2024

John Hardy Hughes, affectionately known as Hardy, went home to be with the Lord on April 14, 2024. He was born on February 11, 1942, to his beloved parents John Bolivar and Katherine Louise Hughes. Hardy's life was a testament to love, family, and adventure.

As a young boy, Hardy served as an altar boy...

Apr 12, 2024

Addie Mae Hight, affectionately known as Addie, passed away on April 12, 2024, at the age of 61 in Lufkin, Texas, surrounded by the love and warmth of her family. Born on September 6, 1962, in Louisville, Mississippi, Addie was a beacon of light and love to all who knew her.

Addie was the cherished...

Apr 8, 2024

Judith (Judy) C. Renfro, aka Granny, joined the Heavenly Angel Choir on 04/08/2024. She was born 05/28/1942 to Jacob and Annie Meek. A celebration of life will be held on 05/04/2024 at 2PM. It will be at Southside Baptist Church on Tulane in Lufkin and officiated by Pastor Randy Brown. Lunch will be served after the service by the...

Apr 3, 2024

Wanda June Christopher, born on January 31, 1966, in Houston, Texas to Drew and Ruby Rodgers, peacefully passed away after a short but courageous battle with cancer on April 3, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and cherished friend to many.

Wanda is survived by her loving husband of 40 years Jerry...

Apr 3, 2024

Jay W. Jackson, known affectionately as Jay to friends and Grandpa Jay to the family. Jay embarked on his final adventure April 3, 2024. Born on February 18, 1935, in Porter Springs, Texas. Jay took his final bow in Lufkin, Texas, after a brief, yet brave battle with cancer. Jay’s early years were spent navigating the hallways of Latexo...

Apr 2, 2024

Our beautiful, fearless and tenacious fighter, Betty Durham-Russaw entered into eternal rest on Tuesday April 2, 2024 at the age of 84 in Beaumont, Texas. She was born on September 23, 1939 in Woodville, Texas to Falbia and Percell Durham and was one of six children. She is preceded in her journey by her husband Earl Russaw, beloved parents...

Mar 30, 2024

Earlene Marze, a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2024, at the age of 86 in Lufkin, TX. Born on October 2, 1937, in Garrison, TX, Earlene's life was a testament to the power of selflessness and the warmth of a caring heart.

Earlene grew up in the embrace of...

Mar 25, 2024

Daniel Ray Adkins, aka (Chunk) went home to be with our Lord and Savior

the morning of March 25th 2024 surrounded by loved ones in Woodville

Texas.

HewasbornonJune24th1975in Tyler Texas to Sharon Ann (Sherry)

Adkins and Gerald Milford (Dugan)Adkins. A longtime resident of Quitman

Texas and the surrounding Wood...

Mar 20, 2024

James M. Goins, affectionately known as Jim to his friends and loved ones, passed away on March 20, 2024, in Lufkin, Texas, due to heart failure. Born on December 18, 1945, in Los Angeles, California, Jim's journey through life was marked by dedication, joy, and the love he shared with his family and friends.

Jim...

Mar 14, 2024

Larry Franklin Penn Sr., aged 77, from Nacogdoches, TX, passed away on the evening of March 14, 2024. He was born on August 13, 1946, in Bristow, OK, to Frank and Norma (Mattox) Penn. Larry graduated from Bristow High School in 1964.

In 1967, Larry married Mabel (Adams) Penn from Topeka, KS, whom he referred...

Mar 14, 2024

Ernest Edward "Ed" Tank Jr., 69, of Baytown, Texas, passed away on March 14, 2024 in Baytown after a battle with cancer. Born on November 4, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri.

He is survived by his daughters Sandy (Jamie) Tank-Hampshire, Angel (Terry) Atchison, and step-daughter Teresa Oglesby, his grandchildren Charles Atchison, Morgan Tank, Dedrick Gover, Raean "Anna"...

Mar 13, 2024

Víctor Ríos Medina, un querido patriarca y un hombre de fe inquebrantable y amistad ilimitada, falleció pacíficamente el 13 de marzo de 2024 en Nacogdoches, Texas, después de una batalla digna contra el cáncer. Nacido en el pintoresco pueblo de Arroyo Seco, Querétaro, la vida de Víctor fue un testimonio de la fuerza y ​​la resistencia del espíritu humano....

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Mar 4, 2024

Virginia (Jenny) Ann Simmons was born August 29, 1949 in Martinsburg, West Virginia and walked into Heaven to meet Jesus on March 4, 2024 in Onalaska, Texas with her family at her bedside.

In her life's journey she enjoyed playing dominoes, reading, completing "word finds", bowling, walking, listening to music, riding her bike, decorating for...

Feb 23, 2024

Doris Spinks, 70, of Newton, TX passed away Friday February 23, 2024 at her home with her loving family by her side. Doris was born July 4, 1953 in Cameron, TX to J.D. Crouch Sr. and Kathleen Davenport.

Doris Retired after many years as a CNA and mowing lawns, she was known as the lawn...

Feb 22, 2024

Joyce Jones, embarked on her final journey home with the Lord on February 22, 2024, leaving a legacy of love, care, and unbridled passion for life. Born on March 12, 1956, in the vibrant city of Houston, Texas, Joyce's early years were marked by the nurturing love of her parents, Melvin and Gloria Jones, who preceded her in death....

Feb 22, 2024

Darla Kaye Straw, a beacon of adventurous spirit and thoughtful grace, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024, just one day after celebrating her 61st birthday. Born on February 21, 1963, in Gonzalez, Texas, to the late Jerry and Barbara Lucas, Darla's zest for life and her spirited nature touched all who knew her.

Darla's...

Feb 15, 2024

Shirley Eloise Daugherty Wilburn, a beacon of gentle love and selfless devotion, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2024, in Nacogdoches, TX, at the age of 85. Born on September 26, 1938, in Joaquin, TX, to the late Jim and Eva Daugherty, Shirley's life was a testament to the enduring power of kindness and the joy of simple pleasures....