Obituaries

Aug 31, 2024

The May 28th, 1936, issue of the Gate city Journal of Nyssa, Oregon reported, "A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Balty last Friday." That simple announcement signified the beginning of Jack H. Balty's earthly journey. It left out an interesting fact however. This was during the Great Depression and men like Howard Balty and his...

Aug 30, 2024

Mary O'Grady Toms, a beacon of warmth and love, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024, in Crockett, Texas, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born on November 14, 1950, in Houston, Texas to Grady and Elita Mae Spencer. Mary's infectious smile and generous spirit were a gift to all who knew her throughout her 73 years of...

Aug 29, 2024

Alice “Tris” Tristann Trotter, known affectionately as Ginger to her friends and family, passed away on August 29, 2024, at the age of 68. Born on December 2, 1955, in Fort Worth, TX, Ginger’s life was a tapestry of love, creativity, and service, woven with the threads of kindness and intelligence.

Ginger is...

Aug 22, 2024

John Samuel Young, 63, of Pollok, came to the end of life's journey August 22,2024 at 6:18 p.m. John was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. His greatest joy was fishing and woodworking.

Born February 9,1961 to Alton and Dorothy (Russ) Young. He is survived by wife Katherine Deneise (Dee Cathey) Young, sons Samuel Young...

Aug 21, 2024

Peter Boone, 75, of Lufkin, Texas has gone home to be with the Lord on August 21st, 2024.

Peter was born in Eastport, Maine and moved to Texas with his wife Joanie in 1981, where they crafted a great

community. As a man of many talents and abilities, Peter was dedicated to helping...

Aug 19, 2024

Jerry Lynn Byrum, 77, passed away on August 19, 2024, in

Lufkin, Texas. Born on June 29, 1947, Jerry dedicated 19 years of

service to the US Army, where he was known for his commitment

and resilience.

Jerry was known for his humorous personality and his love for

motorcycles,...

Aug 14, 2024

Mary Ann Hubbard, a beacon of love and kindness, has completed her remarkable journey on earth. Born on November 19, 1934, in the heart of Central, a Community of Lufkin, Texas. Mary Ann's story came full circle as she peacefully passed away in the same cherished town on August 14, 2024. Her life was a testament to the power...

Aug 11, 2024

Lavaughn Hamilton Jr., known affectionately by friends and family as "Hambone" or "Bubba,"

had a one-of-a-kind personality. He was born on February 3rd, 1957, in the small town of

Tomball, TX. On August 11th, 2024, at Nacogdoches Medical Center, Hambone told his final

story, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and a...

Aug 11, 2024

Ricky Joseph Oates was born February 2, 1964 in Beaumont, Texas to Edna White Day and Gethro Mack “Sonny” Oates, and died Sunday, August 11, 2024 in Lufkin.

Survivors include his son, Joseph Oates; mother, Edna Day; brother and sister-in-law, Dwayne and Angie Day; brother, David Day; sister, Darlene Day Hendrix; nieces, Amber Sanders and...

Aug 7, 2024

Pauline Belford Kehlenbeck, a cherished soul known affectionately as Mom and Gramma, was called home to be with the Lord on the 7th of August, 2024, at the ripe age of 86. Born on May 9th, 1938, in Middletown, New York, she was a beacon of light to all who had the privilege of crossing her path. Pauline passed...

Aug 7, 2024

Glend Sue Wood, affectionately known as Sue, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2024, at the age of 77 in Trinity, Texas. Born on December 9, 1946, in Lufkin, Texas, Sue was a beacon of love and strength to all who knew her. Her life was a testament to the power of resilience, warmth, and unwavering commitment to her...

Aug 6, 2024

Today we celebrate the life of a man whose footsteps left deep impressions on the fairways of life and in the hearts of those who loved him. James Howard Peterson, known affectionately to us all as Jim or Pa-Paw, was a beacon of joy in our community, a loving husband, a cherished father, a doting grandfather, and a friend...

Aug 4, 2024

We gather today in remembrance of a soul who graced this earth with love and joy, Gloria J Stevens, a beacon of warmth and devotion in the lives of all who knew her. Born on the 21st of September in the year of our Lord 1948 in Houston, Texas, Gloria embarked on her final journey to the Lord's embrace...

Aug 3, 2024

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Aug 3, 2024

Sammy K. Todd, known affectionately as Bo to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2024, in Nacogdoches, Texas, at the age of 69. Born on July 21, 1955, in Houston, Texas, Bo was a man of ingenuity and possessed a masterful touch when it came to mechanics. Bo's early years were spent in Houston, but he...

Aug 2, 2024

Florence ‘Sissy’ Mitchell, 77, of Hudson TX passed away peacefully, Friday August 2, 2024 at Castle Pines Nursing & Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Mitchell was born December 25, 1946 in Lufkin TX to the late Charlie O. and Fay (Maloney) Crawford. She graduated from Hudson High School in 1965 and she resided in Whittier CA for over...

Aug 2, 2024

Paula Kaye Jackson was born August 17, 1958 to Patsy Joyce (Schellinger) and Leroy Jackson in Houston, Texas; but later raised by her mom and loving stepdad, Carl Brown. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Pederson, son in law Mike Pederson, and 3 grandsons Ross, Rylee, and Luke; twin sister Pamela Clasquin, brother Randy Jackson, and their spouses...

Aug 1, 2024

Born August 14, 1929 passed August 01, 2024. Thomas Neal Wiggins served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force, he enlisted at the age of 19 and was honorably discharged on March 27, 1954.

He went on to pursue many interests and retired from Dow Chemical Company in December of 1986.

Thomas Neal Wiggins leaves...

Jul 30, 2024

David Lynn Fredregill was born on October 21, 1966 to Franklin “Bill” Fredregill and Susan Elizabeth Sharp. He held various jobs as a diesel mechanic, a fork-lift driver and chemical plant worker. He was super talented and always gave his all. Country to the core, David loved the outdoors. There wasn’t a hole that wasn’t fished or a stretch...

Jul 30, 2024

Teresa Tapia nació el 15 de Septiembre de 1938 de sus padres Gabriel Tapia y Maria Torres. Nacio y crecio en Zamora, Michoacan. A la edad de 16 años conoce y se casa con su compañero de vida Ramiro Torres. Juntos crĺaron con amor a su gran familia de 16 hijos. Teresa siempre fue una mujer muy dedicada a su...