Obituaries

Feb 13, 2023

Judith Ann Cooper, 78, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023.  She was predeceased by her first husband of 27 years, Hayden H. Cooper; mother, Lois Beeney; and father, Jack Harrington.  Judith is survived by her second husband of 28 years, Jerry Keeton; three children, Steve (and Angela) Cooper, Philip Cooper, and Anna (and John) Donihoo; two stepchildren,

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Feb 5, 2023

Our mother Berta “LaVene” Watkins passed away peacefully February 5th, 2023, at the Joseph House with her daughters by her side. Although our hearts are saddened. We take great comfort and rejoice in knowing she is resting in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She was born April 9th, 1936, to the...

Feb 4, 2023

Deborah Jean Johnson, 66 of Nacogdoches, Texas passed away February 4, 2023. She was born August 22, 1961 in Nacogdoches, Texas to parents, Hoyt and Jesse Lee Waggoner Johnson. Deborah was raised in Nacogdoches County and remained in the area all her life.

Deborah loved to cook, she worked at the Arbor Assisted living for...

Feb 3, 2023

Feb 2, 2023

After a brave fight with Cancer Dominick Petronella 64 years young, passed February 2,2023 in Jasper Texas. Dominick was preceded in Death by his Parents Joseph and Marie Petronella of midland Texas. Late wife Beth Petronella (of Leakey Texas), Mother-in- law Claudine Merrit, Daughter Leslie May Petronella, Son Marcus Petronella, Granddaughters Sunny and Charlene.

Dominick...

Jan 31, 2023

Robert Lanton Tindall, Sr. 71 of Nacogdoches, Texas passed away January 31, 2023 In Nacogdoches. Robert was born November 24, 1951 in Nacogdoches, Texas to parents, Lester and Fay Chumley Tindall.

Robert loved the outdoors, he loved to go fishing and to tend his garden and all sports.

He is preceded...

Jan 30, 2023

Wanda Christine Bellamy-Crawford was born in Houston, Texas on October 13, 1944, to A.D. and Lois Marie Bellamy. We sang her into the arms of her Savior at Hospice in The Pines Inpatient unit, in Lufkin, Texas on January 30, 2023, at 9:30 P.M.

She was a devoted follower of Christ first and foremost. Followed...

Jan 29, 2023

Jan 23, 2023

As this is being written, I am sitting in the Hospice room at Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches TX watching my husband John Melancon as he slowly dies. I know this is supposed to be an obituary, but I want it to be a Tribute to a man of exceeding courage, wisdom and above all, faith. John was born April...

Jan 20, 2023

Cheryl Anette Davis was born April 3, 1959 to Don E. and Rosemary Cannady Smith. She passed away surrounded by her loved ones on January 20, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Cheryl graduated Lufkin High School in 1977, where she met the love of her life Richard Dean Davis. They were married on...

Jan 14, 2023

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In loving memory: Jo Ellen (Joel) Lester Atkinson, was peacefully called home on January 14, 2023. At the age of 81, she is survived by six children John Laird Jr, Wade Laird, Lisa Istre, Michael Dickens, Charles Lester, and Rachael Woodson. 17 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren as well as 4 siblings.

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Jan 11, 2023

Jerry Mack Russell 79 of Lufkin, Texas passed away peacefully on January 11, 2023. Jerry was born on July 20, 1943 to Maynard and Mary Russell of Lufkin, Texas. He was an avid fisherman and he loved to paint; he won ribbons for his artwork.

Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Coy Jean Vardeman...

Jan 10, 2023

Margaret Alice Moore, 89 of Corrigan, Texas, passed away in Lufkin, Texas, on January 10, 2023. Margaret was born in Corsicana, Texas, on August 21, 1933 to Susan Byers Pritchett and Jamie Bell Pritchett. She was one of 8 children, Margaret married Glenn H. Moore and had two daughters, Rhonda and Peggy. She was a devoted wife,...

Jan 5, 2023

Shelia Diann McIntire Goode 60, of Nacogdoches, Texas passed away January 5, 2023 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Shelia was born October 29, 1962 in Eupora, Mississippi to parents, Martin Lavonne McIntire and Sherry Diann Wells McIntire.

Shelia’s favorite things, were sewing and crocheting, talking to friends and family, she was an avid collector of Owls.

Jan 4, 2023

George Henry Overton 72, of Lufkin, Texas passed away January 3, 2023, in Hemphill, Texas. He was born January 2, 1951, in Saxton, Missouri to parents Louie Lee and Frances Williams Overton. George was employed with Nacogdoches Heating and Refrigeration and retired after 17 years of service. He was an avid fisherman and loved a good game of pool....

Jan 4, 2023

Joseph Earl Bergeron,68 of Lufkin, Tx passed away on January 4,2023 at home in Lufkin, Tx. Joseph was born in Orange, Tx to parents Lenics and Laura Lillian Janice Bergeron on June 13,1954. He went to St. Mary's Catholic School until 9th grade. He went on to earn a degree/certificate in mechanics and welding. He worked at Inland Boat...

Jan 3, 2023

Herman Leon Stark born January 26, 1944, in Edna, Tx, passed away at home with his wife by his side on January 3, 2023. Leon worked for over 30 years for General Motors in Automotive Services. He started out as a mechanic and worked his way up to Service Manager, a position he held for many years. On June...