Obituaries

Sep 6, 2023

Funeral services for Barbara Johnson Odor, 88, of Lufkin will be held Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Cindy Doran officiating. Interment will follow in the Whitehouse Cemetery.

Mrs. Odor was born December 2, 1934 in Kyle, Texas to the late Roxie Ann (Stanford) and Walter Lee Johnson,...

Sep 6, 2023

Funeral services for Martha Elaine Nerren, 94, of Huntington will be held Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Huntington First Baptist Church with Dr. Darryl Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Rocky Springs/Old Center Cemetery.

Elaine was born November 27, 1928 in Angelina County, Texas to the late Essie (Smith) and Melvin Arnold, and...

Sep 5, 2023

George Franklin Koepke, born September 23, 1924, went to his heavenly home on September 5, 2023. We are rejoicing in his reunion with his wife, Reta Marie, who proceeded him in death, as well as his parents and two brothers.

George is survived by his five children, Pamela Rae Danley (Phil), Wendy Kay Johnson (Mike), Robin Gay...

Sep 5, 2023

A Celebration of Life for Franklin D. Keith, 90, of Huntington will be held Friday, September 8, 2023. The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Carroway Funeral Home in Huntington. Graveside services with military honors will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Cochran Cemetery with Brother Lamar Denby officiating. Lunch will be provided...

Sep 5, 2023

Funeral services for Joseph Arthur Oliver, 62, of Lufkin will be held Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother John Boone, Brother Randy Ensey, and Brother Gary Oliver officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosevine Cemetery in Sabine County.

Mr. Oliver was born August 1, 1961 in Kountze, Texas...

Sep 5, 2023

Funeral services for Bobby M. Dykes, 66, of Huntington will be held Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at Saron Missionary Baptist Church with Brother Len Singleton officiating. Interment will follow in the Dunk Havard Cemetery.

Mr. Dykes was born February 23, 1957 in Lufkin, Texas to the late Naomie (Grimes) and Hubert Myrf Dykes, and...

Sep 4, 2023

James Nolan Smyrl - A Loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather

James Nolan Smyrl, known to friends and family as “Pop” or “Doc”, passed away on September 4, 2023, at the age of 69 in Lufkin, Texas. James was born on March 3, 1954, in his hometown of Lufkin to Nolan B. Smyrl and Loretta Bridges.

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Sep 1, 2023

Funeral services for Joe Parish, 67, of Diboll will be held Monday, September 4, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church Diboll with Pastor Ben Merritt officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Joe was born May 7, 1956 in Diboll, Texas, and died Friday, September 1, 2023 in a Tyler hospital, from injuries sustained...

Aug 31, 2023

Funeral services for Alex Wesley Trawick, 16, of Lufkin will be held Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Eastview United Pentecostal Church with Reverend Justin Bullard and Reverend David Hunt officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park.

Alex was born January 21, 2007 in Lufkin, Texas, and died Thursday, August 31,...

Aug 31, 2023

Funeral services for Nellie Lou Burks, 95, of Willis, formerly of Lufkin, will be held Monday, September 4, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Charles M. Roberts officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park.

Mrs. Burks discovered America on May 5, 1928 in Shady Grove, Texas, the...

Aug 30, 2023

Visitation for “Mr. Ray” Spornhauer, 64, of Lufkin will be held Saturday, September 2, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Carroway Funeral Home. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home.

Mr. Spornhauer was born April 13, 1959 in Wilmington, Ohio to the late Gloria Fay (Moore) and Raymond Frederick Spornhauer, and died Wednesday,...

Aug 30, 2023

Roger Howard Wareing, 73, of Zavalla passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023 in a local hospital. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home.

Mr. Wareing was born July 25, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Jean (Rhinehalt) and Joel Taylor Wareing.

Roger was in the United States Air Force and served...

Aug 29, 2023

Funeral services for Larry J. “Bud” Fowler, 79, of Lufkin will be held Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Kent Childers officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park.

Mr. Fowler was born August 5, 1944 in Lufkin, Texas to the late Maudis N. (Williams)...

Aug 26, 2023

Memorial services for Glenn Drysdale, 60, of Lufkin will be held Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Richard Owen officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home.

Glenn was born April 4, 1963 in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Teressa Louise (Connell) and William...

Aug 25, 2023

Memorial services for Donald Ray “Don” Goff, 75, of Lufkin will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home.

Mr. Goff was born June 29, 1948 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to the late Pauline (Patton) and Elmer D. Goff, and died Friday, August 25, 2023 in the VA Medical Center...

Aug 22, 2023

Graveside services for Melba Ilene Fenley, 72, of Pollok will be held Monday, August 28, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. at Gann Cemetery with Brother Keith Bickley officiating.

Ms. Fenley was born May 18, 1951 in Pollok, Texas to the late Ruby Mae (Hope) and M.M. “Buster” Fenley, and died Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at her residence. She...

Aug 21, 2023

Visitation for Sue Cromeens, 86, of Lufkin will be held Friday, August 25, 2023 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Carroway Funeral Home. Private graveside services will be in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park.

Mrs. Cromeens was born April 8, 1937 in Timpson, Texas to the late Essie (Bridwell) and Ernest Moore, and died Monday, August...

Aug 21, 2023

Funeral services for Carol Ann Peterson Starr, 82, of Lufkin will be held Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at First Lutheran Church Lufkin with Reverend Kenneth Bunge officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park.

Carol Ann Peterson Starr was born March 9, 1941 to Gustav Raymond Peterson and Lois (Box) Peterson...

Aug 21, 2023

Graveside services for Terry Wayne Mallon, 59, of Lufkin will be held Monday, August 28, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Whitehouse Cemetery with Brother Kent Childers officiating.

Mr. Mallon was born December 26, 1963 in Lufkin, Texas to the late Evealeen (Finn) and Rocco Mallon, and died Monday, August 21, 2023 at his residence. He worked at...

Aug 20, 2023

Funeral services for Larry Travis Lunsford, 74, of Pollok will be held Friday, August 25, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Van Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in the Sand Flat Cemetery.

Mr. Lunsford was born December 26, 1948 in Nacogdoches, Texas to the late Flossie (Coats) and A.C. Lunsford, and...