Obituaries

Jan 1, 2025

The greatest Astros fan to ever live… until they didn’t secure Bregman! To write the obituary for your own father is a daunting task. I need everyone to know and understand the magnificent person Daron, Rusty, Randy and I called “Daddy”. So I will start with the regular. Karey Lynn Lee was born January 20, 1943, to parents Guy and...

Dec 24, 2024

M.H. Hopson passed in the year of Our Lord Two Thousand and Twenty-Four on December 24th at 3:25PM. He was born on September 11th, 1952, in Jasper, TX, to Marlee and Lois Hopson. 

He is proceeded in death by his parents, as well as his brother Roy Lee Hopson and granddaughter Sadi Hopson. 

His legacy lives on in his beloved wife Tammy...

Dec 21, 2024

Verlin Cryer was born March 28, 1943 in Saron, Texas to the late Vestal and Nettie Leviness Cryer, and traveled to heaven on December 21, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones in the comfort of his own home. Mr. Cryer was a Avid Hunter and Fisherman, and in his later years his Garden became the Center Point of his time...

Dec 21, 2024

Billy Joseph (Bill) Moreau, Jr.

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Born in Dallas, Texas, Billy Joseph Moreau, Jr., was the only child of Susan Elizabeth Moreau née Purvis and Billy Joseph Moreau, Sr, also known as Lionel Moreau, of Faribault, Minnesota. He spent his childhood and youth in northeast Texas, attending grade school in Atlanta and graduating from Linden High School in 1952 before going on...

Dec 18, 2024

Paula Gail Turner went to her Heavenly home December 18, 2024. She was born November 30, 1960 in Deer Park Tx, to John and Pauline Turner. She was the youngest of 12 siblings. She was raised in Austin Tx, and graduated from McCallum High School in 1979.

 Her daughters Tina Mcree and Amanda Dillard were the lights of her life, everything...

Dec 15, 2024

W.C. Scroggins Jr. was born to W.C. “Dub” and Marie Scroggins on May 20, 1953 and stepped into the arms of Jesus on December 15, 2024 at his home. Known to many as Dubby, Dub or Dub Jr., he was an amazing man with many talents and so much knowledge, which he loved to share. He lived a life full...

Dec 13, 2024

Lowell Alan Gray, affectionately known as Alan, was born on March 26, 1961, in Houston, Texas. He passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, in Lufkin, Texas in the comfort of his home with his family.

Alan was a devoted husband to Alicia Gray for 28 years and a loving father to his children: Charlotte Gray, preceded in death, Joshua Gray,...

Dec 10, 2024

 Peggy was born May 28, 1956 in Lufkin, Texas, to Naomi Lynn (Buchanan) and Hollice O. Batten, and died Tuesday, December 10, 2024 in Huntington, TX, surrounded in love by her family and friends.

Mrs. Albritton began her teaching career at Lufkin ISD in 1982, upon graduating from Stephen F. Austin State University, and joined Huntington ISD in 1994. Over a...

Dec 4, 2024

Belinda Jayne Lasswell, 73, of Lufkin, Tx passed from this Earth on December 4, 2024 after she won her battle over cancer and began life eternal in Heaven.

Belinda was born on September 12, 1951 to John and Valeria Oaks in Lufkin, Tx. Belinda graduated from Hudson High School in 1970. She was married to Phillip Lasswell of Lufkin for 44...

Dec 3, 2024

Sharon Denise "Sheri" Brooks, née Lawson, was born on September 3rd, 1962 in Lufkin, Texas, and passed away peacefully on December 3rd, 2024, at the age of 62 in Lufkin, Texas. Sheri was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.Sheri attended Hudson High School and furthered her education at Angelina College. She founded a daycare with her sister...

Nov 27, 2024

Born March 6, 1936 on the Campbell Ranch in Motley county Texas. To Avo West McGowen and A.M. Milt McGowen.She is survived by her husband of 70 years, J.L.Johnson, (Junior) and her sons, Andy Milton Johnson wife Susan children Cory Milton Johnson, wife Kelly, sons Deaton and Parker ;Angi Tindalland friend Wes Raines, her children, Jacob Glenn Tindall and wife...

Nov 26, 2024

José Marcos Cuarenta, un amado abuelo, padre, hijo, hermano y querido miembro de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Nació en El Peyote Guadalcazar San Luis Potosí, falleció pacíficamente el 26 de noviembre de 2024, a la edad de 44 años. Nacido el 23 de septiembre de 1980, hijo de Micaela Palomo Pérez y Marcos Cuarenta Martinez. José creció rodeado de una...

Nov 22, 2024

Nov 19, 2024

Donald was born July 30, 1948 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Wilbert Louis Grote and Mary Etta (Brakeen)

Grote. He died in a specialty hospital in Conroe, Texas due to pulmunary failure. He is survived by his

wife, Pamela (Cox) Grote, daughter, Justina Shoffitt, granddaughter Lyla Shoffitt, brother David Grote

and wife, Susan of San Francisco, California, Sister in law Fanny Grote of...

Nov 17, 2024

Jane Marie Rice, age 93, passed peacefully on November 17th at her daughter Maribeth Lakin’s home in Lufkin, Texas. Born September 6, 1931 on the family farm in Frazee, Minnesota, Jane was the third child of John and Marie (Holzel) Ulschmid, among eight siblings. She was a graduate of Frazee High School and the College of St. Catherine school of...

Nov 13, 2024

Michelle Marie Hanks 59 of Brookeland, died November 13, 2024 in Jasper Texas.

 Born on September 6, 1965, she was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Evelyn Marks; siblings Clenita Cunningham and Lewis Marks; and her husband, Bill Hanks.

 She is survived by her children Justin and Kayla Hanks, 5 grandsons, Axels, D.j., Deezyl, Rowdy and Waylon, and her sisters...

Nov 12, 2024

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gracie Lucille Keim on Tuesday November 12, 2024. 

Nov 12, 2024

Landy Leo Trapp Sr., a cherished husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on November 12, 2024, at the age of 84, in Lufkin, Texas. Born on December 1, 1940, in Clarksville, Texas, Landy was a man who lived a life marked by creativity, generosity, and a remarkable ability to fix and build anything with his hands.

Landy was a generous soul,...

Nov 8, 2024

Cleo "Bud" Acrey, was an example of generosity, love, and selflessness. He was our rock, pillar, provider, and leader. He was the epitome of a people person. He could command a room without effort, employing his charm, quick wit, and friendly smile. Bud never did anything by halves. His approach to life was to live it fully and with...

Nov 8, 2024

Larry McCathran, of Marshall, TX died peacefully in Jefferson, TX on 11/08/2024 at the age of 83. He was born in Mooringsport, LA in 1941 to James and Helen McCathran. Larry grew up in Mooringsport, LA and graduated from North Caddo High School. He went on to earn his undergraduate degree from Louisiana Tech University and later received his master’s degree from Western State University...