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Frankie Edwards 1932 — 2024 Memorial services for Frankie Edwards, 91, of Huntington will be held Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at the Elwyn M. Gipson Memorial Chapel in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park, 5205 S. First Street, Lufkin, Texas, 75901, with Fr. David Faulkner officiating, followed by a reception at Crown Colony Country Club. Frankie Edwards was born November 3, 1932 in Olton, Texas to the late Agnes and Frank Horne. She went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, June 10, 2024. Her early life was spent in Terrell, Oklahoma. When she was seven, her parents moved their family to Houston, Texas. Being one of five girls and having twin...

Jerry F. Holder 1936 — 2024 Graveside services for Jerry F. Holder, 87, of Lufkin will be held Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the Whitehouse Cemetery with Pastor Mark Newton officiating. Mr. Holder was born September 18, 1936 in Houston, Texas to the late Minnie Alta (Burchfield) and Henry Garlon Holder, Sr., and died Sunday, June 9, 2024 at his residence. Jerry owned and operated Holder Bros Printing for 35 years. He was a faithful member and served as a Deacon at First Baptist Church Lufkin. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Lila "Sue" Holder of Lufkin; son, Coy Holder of Ellijay, Georgia; daughter and son-in-law, Melinda and Paul Daniel of Pollok; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and...

Jerry F. Holder 1936 — 2024 Graveside services for Jerry F. Holder, 87, of Lufkin will be held Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the Whitehouse Cemetery with Pastor Mark Newton officiating. Mr. Holder was born September 18, 1936 in Houston, Texas to the late Minnie Alta (Burchfield) and Henry Garlon Holder, and died Sunday, June 9, 2024 at his residence. Jerry owned and operated Holder Bros Printing for 35 years. He was a faithful member and served as a Deacon at First Baptist Church Lufkin. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Lila "Sue" Holder of Lufkin; son, Coy Holder of Ellijay, Georgia; daughter and son-in-law, Melinda and Paul Daniel of Pollok; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and...

Clyde Calhoun Wright, Jr. 1940 — 2024 Funeral services for Clyde Calhoun Wright, Jr., 84, of Lufkin will be held Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Denman Avenue Baptist Church with Pastor Jacob Fitzgerald, Brother Charles M. Roberts, and Brother Don Scrivener officiating. Private family graveside services will follow. Mr. Wright was born May 27, 1940, in Lufkin, Texas, to the late Clyde Calhoun Wright, Sr. and Exer (Traweek) Wright, and died Thursday, June 6, 2024, in a local hospice facility. Mr. Wright was a lifetime resident of Lufkin. He served in the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division and retired from TXU Communications following 27 years of employment. Mr. Wright was a member of Denman Avenue Baptist...

Clyde Calhoun Wright, Jr. 1940 — 2024

James Brasse 1937 — 2024 Memorial services for James "Jim" Brasse, 86, of Lufkin will be held Monday, June 10, 2024. The family will welcome friends and loved ones at 10:00 a.m. with services beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Fr. Joby Thomas officiating. Mr. Brasse was born November 12, 1937, in Houston, Texas to the late Martha Josephine (Schobel) and Harry Ernest Brasse, and passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He retired as President from Sabine Investment Inc., a division of Temple-Inland after successful careers at Goulds Pumps, as a commercial real estate broker and owner of a wholesale barbeque business. Survivors include his wife, Patricia (Smaistrla) Brasse of Lufkin; and...

James Brasse 1937 — 2024

Norris Joe Dunn 1942 — 2024 Memorial services for Norris Joe Dunn, 81, of Buna, formerly of Hudson, will be held Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother H. Lynn Fontenot officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home. Mr. Dunn was born August 1, 1942 in Lufkin, Texas to the late Nettie (Gibson) and Clifton Dunn, and died Sunday, June 2, 2024 at his residence. Mr. Dunn resided in Hudson most of his life and had lived in Buna for six years. He retired as a paper maker from the Abitibi Paper Mill following 27 years of employment. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Joyce (Jumper) Dunn of Buna; sons and...

Norris Joe Dunn 1942 — 2024

Deborah Louise Peterson 1952 — 2024 Memorial services for Deborah Louise Peterson, 71, of Houston will be held Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Robert Baggett officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home. Mrs. Peterson was born September 26, 1952 in Wharton, Texas to the late Janet Louise (Catchings) and James Hilton McCleskey, and died Sunday, June 2, 2024 in a Houston hospital. Survivors include her husband, John Grissom, daughter, Terra Peterson; siblings, Linda West and Husband Timothy West of Apple Springs, Russell McCleskey and wife Annette McCleskey of Pollok, Sherry Sanford of Huntington, Joe McCleskey and Casey of Apple...

Robbie Sweet, Jr. 1964 — 2024 Robbie Sweet, Jr., 59, of Diboll died Saturday, June 1, 2024 at his residence. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home. Robbie was born September 4, 1964 in Lufkin, Texas to Vernell (McCollum) and Robert Sweet, Sr. Robbie worked for himself doing automobile repair and body work. In his pastime he enjoyed fishing. Robbie was a beloved son, brother and uncle and will be missed dearly. Survivors include his mother, Vernell Sweet of Diboll; sisters and brothers-in-law, Katharine Sweet and Roy Daniel of Diboll, Kelly and Todd Morris of Nacogdoches; brothers and sister-in-law, Brian Ray and Sherri Sweet of Huntsville, Gregory Sweet of Houston; nephew, Michael...

Lynette Monk 1936 — 2024 Funeral services for Lynette Monk, 87, of Lufkin will be held Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Christ Congregational Church with The Reverend Randall K. Green officiating. Graveside services will be held Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Leesville Cemetery in Leesville, Louisiana. Mrs. Monk was born June 27, 1936 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to the late Hallie (Retzlaff) and Rev. Edward R. Haug, and passed away peacefully Friday, May 31, 2024 in Lufkin, Texas. Lynette, the daughter of a long-time Methodist minister and District Superintendent, began organ lessons in the 6th grade and started playing for worship services at the age of 16. She went on to study music at...

Wilmer May 1940 — 2024 Funeral services for Wilmer "Wil" May, 83, of Lufkin will be held Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Will Harrell officiating. A reception will be held immediately following the service at Crown Colony Country Club. Mr. May was born November 19, 1940 in Coushatta, Louisiana to the late Thelma (Duncan) and Wilmer Eloy May, Sr., and died Friday, May 31, 2024 at his residence Wil owned and operated the McDonald's on Timberland Drive. He opened it in December of 1975 and is still the current owner today. Through the years he also owned other locations. He thoroughly enjoyed going up to McDonald's and working behind the counter and especially...

Robert Frank Hatch 1940 — 2024 Robert Frank Hatch, 83, of Point Blank, Texas, passed away on May 29, 2024. He was born on May 31, 1940 and is survived by his wife of 42 years, Winnie K. Hatch. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Carroway Funeral Home, 2704 S. John Redditt Dr., Lufkin, Texas 75904, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Hatch will be laid to rest at Rosedale Cemetery in Sour Lake. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Heart to Heart Hospice of the Lakes Area, 2014 S. Wheeler, Suite 250, Jasper, Texas 75951. Memories and condolences may be added, and live webcasting of the services may be viewed, at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com. Carroway Funeral Home,...

John Preston Whitten 1935 — 2024 John Preston Whitten, 89, of Conroe, Texas passed away peacefully May 28, 2024. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 4, 2024 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Huntington First Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Brother Dale Smith officiating. Casual dress, no ties allowed. Maroon is the theme color. John was born April 11, 1935, in a sharecropper shanty in the middle of a cotton field in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana to the late Donna Josephine (Amos) Whitten and Pres Elam Whitten. He grew up in the St. Landry community in Louisianna and had many fond memories of his childhood there. His family moved to Texas in 1952 where he graduated from Galena Park High School. He went...

Bro. Michael James Rea, Sr. 1961 — 2024 Funeral services for Bro. Michael James Rea, Sr., 63, of Lufkin will be held Friday, June 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Kevin Gentry of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home. Bro. Michael James Rea, Sr. was born January 29, 1961 to Robert Harold Rea and Evelyn Shirley (Thomas) Rea at Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital in North Carolina. He passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 in a local hospital. Bro. Rea graduated in 1979 from Woden ISD. He entered into the U.S. Air Force shortly after graduation, transitioning to the U.S. Army later in his career, serving his country...

Dema Nell Higgins Halsell 1951 — 2024 Funeral services for Dema Nell Higgins Halsell, 72, of Katy, formerly of Lufkin, will be held Friday, May 31, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Randy White officiating. Interment will follow in Wallace Chapel Cemetery. Dema Nell Higgins Halsell was born November 17, 1951 to Ottis and Louise Higgins of Lufkin, and entered the gates of Heaven May 27, 2024 in Katy, Texas. Dema graduated from Hudson High School in 1970. She then went to Massey Business College in Lufkin and began her career with the State of Texas. For 30 years she worked in the Special Nutrition Programs and enjoyed meeting many people and making several lifelong friends. She was saved and...

Raymond Edward Ryan 1948 — 2024 Memorial services for Raymond Edward Ryan, 75, of Burke will be held Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Sheriff Tom Selman and Kent Henson officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home. Mr. Ryan was born July 11, 1948 in Lufkin, Texas to the late Frances (Goins) and Cecil Ryan, and died Thursday, May 23, 2024 at his residence. Raymond Ryan answered to many different names. He was affectionately called Coon, Rhino, Ray and Papa. He worked as a reserve deputy for Angelina County for many years. He also worked for his brother, Kenneth Ryan, in his surveying business for over 20 years. He was a member of the...

Raymond Edward Ryan 1948 — 2024

Betty Jo Martin Adler 1933 — 2024 Betty Jo Martin Adler passed away May 21, 2024 at the age of 90, after a brief illness. She was born October 30, 1933 in Zavalla, to parents Wilbur and Lola B (Norris) Martin. She is survived by her son, Jimmy Sharp (wife Karen); daughter, Vida Sullivan (husband Wade); stepdaughter, Melissa Griffin; grandchildren, Stephanie Sullivan Barrett (husband Jim Barrett) Janna Sharp, Jade Henderson (husband Justin), Talley Sullivan Bergfeld, Wade Sullivan, Jr. (wife Susan), Jenny Sullivan McCann (husband James); great-grandchildren, Caroline Graham Barrett, Reagan and Vivian Henderson, Jack and Nash Bergfeld, Kate, Emily and Zechariah McCann; and cousin, JoAnn McCoy. She was preceded in death by...

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