Obituaries

Obituaries


Paul Ronnie Vargas

Paul Ronnie Vargas

Jun 22, 2023

Paul Ronnie Vargas passed peacefully on Thursday, June 22, 2023, surrounded by family.

Paul was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on October 11, 1971, as the youngest child to David and Alice Vargas. Paul graduated from Flour Bluff High School in 1990. He was recruited to play football for, and attended, Sterling College, in Sterling, Kansas. He...

Guadalupe "Lupe" Vaello Garcia

Guadalupe "Lupe" Vaello Garcia

Jun 18, 2023

Guadalupe "Lupe" Vaello Garcia, a man who lived his life to the fullest, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2023, in Silsbee, Texas. Born on September 13, 1934, in Benevidas, Texas, Lupe's life was a testament to the power of love, family, and adventure. Lupe was a man who defied labels and limitations. He was the man, the myth,...

William  Ray  Ross

William Ray Ross

Jun 17, 2023

William Ray Ross, or "Will" as he was affectionately known by friends and family, was born on August 30, 1977, in Lufkin, Texas. He passed away in the same city on June 17, 2023, having given the world 45 years of laughter and adventure. Will, an expert in making people laugh, would want you to hold back your tears...

John  Jacob Durham

John Jacob Durham

Jun 16, 2023

John Jacob "Bocky" Durham, 66, of Pollok, Texas, passed away on June 16, 2023, after a courageous

battle with cancer. Born on September 23, 1956, in Texarkana, Arkansas, John was a beloved husband,

stepfather, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend.

John is survived by his wife, Mary Durham; his sisters Janice Williams...

Robert Cates

Robert Cates

Jun 14, 2023

Robert Lynn Cates, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023, in his beloved hometown of Lufkin, Texas. He was born on June 18, 1956, to Nell Sessions and the late Robert O. Cates. Robert was a proud graduate of Lufkin High School and spent his career dedicated to the J.A.M organization for...

Vickie Lynn Jeffries

Vickie Lynn Jeffries

Jun 14, 2023

Vickie Lynn Jeffries, a beloved mother, sister, and dedicated nurse, passed away peacefully of natural

causes on June 14, 2023 in Lufkin, Texas. Born on December 18, 1950, in Magnolia, Arkansas, Vickie was

known for her generous spirit, creative mind, and spirited personality.

Vickie was a proud graduate of the Deaconess School of...

David Lee Pebsworth

David Lee Pebsworth

Jun 10, 2023

A private graveside service for David Lee Pebsworth, 76, of Nacogdoches, will be held at Old North Baptist Church Cemetery in Nacogdoches.

David was born July 27, 1946, in San Bernardino, Calif., to the late Lloyd Sherwood Pebsworth and Hazel Selma Mikkelson.

The third of eight children, David was...

Wilford Washington

Wilford Washington

Jun 5, 2023

Wilford Washington was born to the parents of Mr. Henry E. Washington and Delsie Love Washington on October 16, 1943 in Kildare, Tx.

Wilford Washington graduated from Booker T. Washington Highschool. He accepted Christ in his life and was a member of Riverside Church of Christ. Wilford was an employee at G.E. Company.

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Betty Jo Price

Betty Jo Price

Jun 3, 2023

Betty Jo Price, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2023, in Diboll, Texas. Born on January 10, 1937, in Lufkin, Texas, Betty lived a life full of love, laughter, and kindness, touching the hearts of all who knew her.

Betty's unwavering dedication to her family was evident in the...

Mary Ann Yates

Mary Ann Yates

Jun 3, 2023

Mary Ann Yates, a loving and spirited woman, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2023, in Missouri City, Texas. Born on May 26, 1946, in Lufkin, Texas, Mary Ann was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend to many.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Oveta Martin, and...

Marion "Marty" Shaw Jr.

Marion "Marty" Shaw Jr.

Jun 3, 2023

In the quiet of a summer’s day, Marion ‘Marty’ Shaw, Jr. passed away, leaving behind a world that was richer for his presence. Born in Houston, Texas, on a day when the world was still young, he was the son of Marion Shaw, Sr. and Alice Faye Romine. In life, he was known for his exceptional kindness, his creative...

Sharon Pitts Kirkwood

Sharon Pitts Kirkwood

May 31, 2023

Sharon Pitts Kirkwood, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on May 31, 2023, in Wells, Texas surrounded by her beloved family. Born on July 19, 1958, in Lufkin, Texas, Sharon was known for her adventurous spirit, faith-filled heart, and courageous determination throughout her life.

Sharon was a proud graduate of Wells High...

A J Stanley

A J Stanley

May 30, 2023

A.J. Stanley Jr, affectionately known as "Brother," was born on March 17, 1961, in Houston, Texas, and passed away on May 30, 2023, in Lufkin, Texas, due to a tragic motorcycle accident. He was a loving, funny, and kind person who will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and community.

Brother was preceded in...

Joseph Allen Vastine

Joseph Allen Vastine

May 28, 2023

Joseph Allen Vastine, known to friends and family as Joe, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2023, in Hemphill, Texas, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 28, 1955, in Houston, Texas, Joe lived a life full of love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Joe was a proud graduate of Sam Houston Senior High...

Dan Robert Johnson

Dan Robert Johnson

May 27, 2023

Dan Robert Johnson, a man of great courage, wisdom, and humor, was born on the 26th of February in the year of our Lord 1948 in Bay City, Texas to William Oscar Johnson and Bennie Ann Johnson of Sublime, TX. He departed this mortal coil on the 27th of May, 2023 in Coldspring, Texas, after a valiant battle with...

Karla  Jo Warren

Karla Jo Warren

May 25, 2023

Karla Warren, age 68, of Livingston, Texas formerly of Cape Girardeau, MO, passed away on Thursday May 25, 2023, in Livingston, Texas with her daughters and Husband by her side. She was born on September 23, 1954, in Cape Girardeau, MO,

Karla was a wonderful person, one that loved everyone around her, as she never...

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The Memorial Chapels of Lufkin & Nacogdoches is a collection of obituaries for Texas serving the city of Nacogdoches, with services from our funeral home located in Nacogdoches, TX. Find local Texas obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies. 

The Memorial Chapels of Lufkin & Nacogdoches is a collection of obituaries for Oklahoma serving the cities of Stillwater & Perry. With services throughout Noble county & Payne County with funeral home locations in Stillwater, OK & Perry, OK. Find local Oklahoma obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.