Obituaries

Shawn Douglas Brandenburg

Shawn Douglas Brandenburg

Oct 15, 2025

Shawn Douglas Brandenburg, 51, of League City, TX, passed away on October 15, 2025. Born on September 11, 1974, in Lufkin, TX, Shawn was known for his great sense of humor, loyalty, kindness, and a notable stubborn streak that endeared him to many.

Shawn attended Lufkin High School, a place where he formed many lifelong relationships that continued to flourish throughout...

Michael Thomas James

Michael Thomas James

Oct 15, 2025

A memorial service for Michael Thomas James, age 48, of Lufkin, will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Ralph Johnson officiating.

Born on October 10, 1977, in Shreveport, Louisiana to R. Dan and Linda James, Michael was called to join our Lord Jesus Christ on October 15, 2025.

Known for his endearing...

Second Annual Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

Second Annual Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

Oct 15, 2025

Second Annual Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

October 15, 2025 - 6:30 p.m.

Hazel Ellen Vestal Morehead

Hazel Ellen Vestal Morehead

Oct 15, 2025

Funeral services for Hazel Ellen Vestal Morehead, 85, of Huntington will be held Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Cornerstone United Pentecostal Church with Reverend John Boone and Reverend Randall McCoy officiating. Interment will follow in Rocky Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Morehead was born August 21, 1940 in Loeb, Texas to the late Hazel Ellen (Cooper) Quarles and Hugh Vestal,...

Stephen Wayne Childress

Stephen Wayne Childress

Oct 14, 2025

Funeral services for Stephen Wayne Childress, 70, of Pollok will be held Friday, October 17, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Harmony Missionary Baptist Church in Nacogdoches with Michael Stanaland officiating. Graveside services under the auspices of the Wells Masonic Lodge #915 A.F. & A.M. will follow in Harmony Cemetery.

Mr. Childress was born January 1, 1955 in Nacogdoches, Texas to the...

Regina Marion McMurray

Regina Marion McMurray

Oct 13, 2025

Regina Marion McMurray, 73, of Lufkin, Texas, passed away peacefully at her residence Monday, October 13, 2025. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home.

Regina was born July 11, 1952, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky to the late Martha (Avert) and Billy Marion Rager. She had lived in Lufkin for the past 23 years.

Regina enjoyed the simple pleasures of life—she...

Chad Nelson Gartman

Chad Nelson Gartman

Oct 12, 2025

Chad Nelson Gartman was born on September 10, 1973 in Lufkin, Texas to Carolyn Lowery Gartman and the late Wallace Gartman. He passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Chad was a devoted husband, father, brother, son, and friend. He lived a life rooted in family, faith, and hard work. He loved to work outside...

Susie Evelyn Pate

Susie Evelyn Pate

Oct 12, 2025

Funeral services for Susie Evelyn Pate, 101, of Corrigan will be held Friday, October 17, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Corrigan First Methodist Church with Pastor Phillip Corbett and Pastor Lewis Ivey officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Springs Cemetery.

Susie Evelyn Pate passed away peacefully Sunday, October 12, 2025, in the care of Hospice in the Pines. She...

Collis Griffin

Collis Griffin

Oct 11, 2025

Funeral services for Collis Griffin, 77, of Moscow will be held Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the Lilly Island Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Lilly Island Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home in Corrigan.

Mr. Griffin was born January 1, 1948 in Independence, Louisiana, and died...

Shelby Amanda Stephens Davidson

Shelby Amanda Stephens Davidson

Oct 11, 2025

Shelby Amanda Stephens Davidson, 49, of Lufkin died Saturday, October 11, 2025 at home, with her family by her side. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home.

Shelby was born August 27, 1976 in Baytown, Texas. Until she became too ill to work, she was a Special Education teacher at Nacogdoches High School. Shelby loved her animals when...

Kevin S. Swiger

Kevin S. Swiger

Oct 10, 2025

Graveside services for Kevin S. Swiger, 59, of Lufkin will be held Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Old Palestine Cemetery in Alto with Brother Trey Ainsworth officiating.

Mr. Swiger was born March 14, 1966 in Moundsville, West Virginia, and died Friday, October 10, 2025 in a local hospital.

Mr. Swiger served in the U.S. Army and worked for the...

Melvin Robert "Bulldog" Barton

Melvin Robert "Bulldog" Barton

Oct 8, 2025

Funeral services for Melvin Robert “Bulldog” Barton, 78, of Alto will be held Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Trey Ainsworth officiating. Interment will follow at Conner Cemetery in Ratcliff.

Mr. Barton was born September 12, 1947 in Ratcliff, Texas to the late Alice Bell (McKinney) and William Daniel Barton, and passed...

Geraldine Veteto

Geraldine Veteto

Oct 3, 2025

Funeral services for Geraldine Veteto, 92, of Huntington will be held Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel in Lufkin with Brother Kent Childers officiating. Interment will follow in the Rocky Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Veteto was born March 10, 1933 in the Rocky Hill Community of Angelina County, the daughter of Brantley and Bertie (Brookshire)...

Daniel A. "Danny" Rivera

Daniel A. "Danny" Rivera

Oct 3, 2025

Funeral services for Daniel A. “Danny” Rivera, 15, of Corrigan will be held Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Corrigan-Camden High School Cafeteria/Gym with Reverend Diego Garzon and Reverend Phillip Corbett officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Springs Cemetery.

Danny was born December 14, 2009 in Lufkin, Texas to Emilia and Jose Rivera, and died Friday, October...

Walter H. "Taxi" Hundley

Walter H. "Taxi" Hundley

Oct 3, 2025

Funeral services for Walter H. “Taxi” Hundley, Sr., 95, of Lufkin will be held Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Baptist Church with Brother Steve Cowart officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.

Mr. Hundley was born April 9, 1930, in Snow Creek, Virginia to the late Sallie Lou Bousman and George Francis Hundley, and passed away...

Jimmy Louis Allison

Jimmy Louis Allison

Oct 2, 2025

Funeral services for Jimmy Louis Allison, 92, of Lufkin will be held Monday, October 6, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Cindy Doran and Reverend Daniel Rigsby officiating. Graveside services with military honors, and under the auspices of the Lufkin Masonic Lodge #669 A.F. & A.M. will follow in Gann Cemetery.

Jimmy was born June...

Gibson Peavy "Gip" Friesen

Gibson Peavy "Gip" Friesen

Sep 30, 2025

A Celebration of Life for Gibson Peavy “Gip” Friesen, 75, of Lufkin will be held Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary at First United Methodist Church of Lufkin, at 805 E. Denman Avenue.

Gip passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on September 30, 2025, surrounded by his family. Gip’s love for his family, friends, and...

Robert Edward "Bubba" Wood

Robert Edward "Bubba" Wood

Sep 29, 2025

Funeral services for Robert Edward “Bubba” Wood, 79, of Lufkin will be held Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Mark A. Newton and Pastor Truett Newton officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park.

Mr. Wood was born January 9, 1946 in Lufkin, Texas to the late Louise (Croom)...

Morgan Montello Wright

Morgan Montello Wright

Sep 29, 2025

Visitation for Morgan Montello Wright, 40, of Pollok will be held Sunday, October 5, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Carroway Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. at Midway Cemetery in Midway, Texas.

Morgan was born September 27, 1985 in El Campo, Texas, and was called home to be with Jesus Monday, September 29, 2025.

Morgan was...

Jill Culwell Amend

Jill Culwell Amend

Sep 28, 2025

Memorial services for Jill Culwell Amend, 73, of Lufkin will be held Monday, October 20, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Warren Culwell officiating. A reception will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Crown Colony Country Club. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home.

Jill Culwell Amend was born on...