Obituaries
Obituaries
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.
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
Steven Lewis Snell
May 21, 2023
Steven Lewis Snell, 54, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away May 21, 2023, at home with family.
Memorial service will be held Friday, June 30, 2023, at Bridge City Senior Citizen Building. Officiating will be Larry Spears Jr.
Steven was born in Urbana, New York on September 28, 1968. He moved to Bridge City, Texas...
Craig "Teddy" Littleton Rector
May 19, 2023
Craig “Teddy” Littleton Rector, 85 of Nacogdoches, Texas passed away peacefully on Friday May 19, 2023 in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was born March 30, 1938 in Nacogdoches, Texas to parents, Edgar Franklin Rector and Rosa Lee Evans Rector. At the young age of 17, Craig met the love of his life, Geraldean Parrott and were married for 67 wonderful...
Robert Wayne Fisher
May 18, 2023
Robert Wayne Fisher, affectionately known as Rob, Dad, Son, Love of My Life, and Bestest Friend/Brother in the Entire Universe, unexpectedly passed away on May 18, 2023, in Lufkin, Texas. Born in Southfield, Michigan, on September 4, 1986, he was 36 years young and had made the world a better and far more hilarious place in his time here....
James Andrew Choate
May 18, 2023
James A "Bubba" Choate, Jr.58 of Nacogdoches, was born on February 6, 1965 in Dayton, Texas. He went to go fishing with Larry on May 18, 2023.
Bubba is preceded in death by his parents, James and Joyce Choate, and his younger brother, Larry Choate.
He is...
Carolyn Faye Simmons
May 15, 2023
Carolyn Gardner Simmons, 64, of Huntington passed away peacefully, Monday May 15, 2023 with her loving husband and family by her side. She was born November 12, 1958 to William and Juanita Gardner and was a lifelong resident of the Rocky Hill Community.
Carolyn met the love of her life James in 1977 and they we married...
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