Obituaries

Nov 9, 2023

Betty Jean Johnston, 86, of Lufkin died November 9, 2023, at home. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home.

Betty was born January 3, 1937, in Port Arthur, Texas. She resided in Nederland and Bridge City before moving to Lufkin, Texas.

A member of the Red Hussars, Betty graduated in 1955 from...

Nov 8, 2023

Visitation for Richard E. Miles, 58, of Zavalla will be held Saturday, November 11, 2023 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Carroway Funeral Home. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home.

Mr. Miles was born March 26, 1965 in Lufkin, Texas to the late Bertha Mae (Courtney) and William Richard Miles, and died Thursday,...

Nov 8, 2023

Funeral services for Janet Louise Catchings, 89, of Apple Springs will be held Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Elwyn M. Gipson Memorial Chapel in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park with Brother Robert Baggett and Brother Kevin Smith officiating. Interment will follow the services.

Mrs. Catchings was born March 27, 1934 in Wharton...

Nov 7, 2023

Visitation for Linda Darlene Smith, 69, of Huntington will be held Thursday, November 16, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Carroway Funeral Home in Lufkin. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home. A private family memorial will be held at a later date.

Ms. Smith was born October 18, 1954 in Lufkin, Texas...

Nov 6, 2023

Graveside services for Marva Joyce White, 94, of Apple Springs will be held Friday, November 10, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Bennett Cemetery in Apple Springs with Brother Mike Due officiating.

Mrs. White was born July 27, 1929 in Apple Springs, Texas to the late Vada (Tullos) and Marvin Rogers, and died Monday, November 6, 2023 at...

Nov 6, 2023

Memorial services for Randy Ellis Blanks, 75, of Lufkin, Texas will be held Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church with Fr. David Faulkner officiating. A Celebration of Life will follow with lunch being served at the Shadden/Blanks residence.

Randy was born July 12, 1948 in Austin, Texas to Jack Ellis Roland...

Nov 6, 2023

Graveside services with military honors for Donnis W. Anderson, 88, of Lufkin will be held Friday, November 10, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Largent Cemetery with Reverend Michael Loftin officiating.

Mr. Anderson was born August 11, 1935 in Ewing, Texas to the late Etta “Bitsy” (Morehead) and Clarence Edgar Anderson, and died Monday, November 6, 2023...

Nov 5, 2023

Funeral services for Mildred Ethel Buckner Sparks, 102, of Lufkin will be held Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Jim McDonald officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches.

Mrs. Sparks was born June 22, 1921 in Huntington, Texas to the late Nora Ballard and Carlton...

Nov 3, 2023

Tina Melissa “Missy” Strait Geraci, 56, of Lufkin died Friday, November 3, 2023 in a local hospital. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home.

Missy was born June 8, 1967 in Lufkin, Texas to the late Cleora Ethridge Perkins and Fred J. Strait.

Missy was a lifelong resident of Lufkin and helped...

Nov 3, 2023

Funeral services for Jackie Wilson, 76, of Lufkin will be held Monday, November 6, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Steve Cowart officiating. Interment will follow in the Largent Cemetery.

Mr. Wilson was born August 2, 1947 in Mount Vernon, Texas to the late Margaret Marie (Carr) and John Verlon Wilson,...

Nov 3, 2023

Memorial services for Clayton Earl Thornton, 80, of Longview will be held Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Longview with Reverend Walter Ballou officiating. Graveside services will follow at 3:30 p.m. in the New Church Cemetery in Apple Springs in Trinity County, Texas with Brother Mike Due officiating.

Clayton was born...

Nov 2, 2023

Charles W. “Chuck” Stewart, Jr., 85, of Lufkin died Thursday, November 2, 2023 in a local hospital. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home.

Chuck was born on May 27, 1938 in Gary, Indiana to the late Esther Hansen and Charles W. Stewart. He lived in Indiana most of his life but moved back...

Nov 2, 2023

Memorial services for Henry Joe McGuire, Sr., 68, of Huntington will be held Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Family Church in Burke, Texas with Brother Joe Sawyer officiating.

Mr. McGuire was born December 26, 1954 in Lufkin, Texas to the late Minnie June (Gates) and Alva Rado "Radio" McGuire, and died Thursday, November...

Oct 27, 2023

Funeral services for David N. Glawson, 89, of Alto will be held Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Phil Corbett officiating. Graveside services with military honors will follow in the Wallace Chapel Cemetery.

Mr. Glawson was born September 14, 1934 in Hemphill, Texas to the late Eula (Parrott)...

Oct 26, 2023

Funeral services for Charlie Clements, 56, of Pollok will be held Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in the Lufkin State Supported Living Center Chapel with Chaplain Greg Freijo officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery.

Charlie was born December 10, 1966, and died Thursday, October 26, 2023.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.

Oct 26, 2023

Funeral services for Thomas Milton “Boe” Freeman, Sr., of Lufkin will be held Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel in Lufkin with Reverend Greg Schwartz officiating, and Masonic rites under the auspices of the Lufkin Masonic Lodge #669 A.F. & A.M. Graveside services with military honors from the U.S. Army will follow...

Oct 26, 2023

Graveside services for Jerry Wayne “Bigfoot” Goodwin, 78, of Wells will be held Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in the Mt. Hope Cemetery with Brother Wesley Matchett officiating.

Mr. Goodwin was born May 3, 1945 in Wells, Texas to the late Leona (Grayson) and Guy Goodwin, and died Thursday, October 26, 2023 at his residence....

Oct 24, 2023

Graveside services for Shirley Faye Rodenbough, 78, of Lufkin will be held Friday, October 27, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Davis Cemetery in Grapeland with Doyle Hodge officiating.

Shirley was born October 29, 1944 in Tahoka, Texas to the late Ruby Lena (Collier) and Sidney C. Jenkins. She lived most of her life between Grapeland, Dallas, and...

Oct 23, 2023

Graveside services for Perry E. Johnson, Jr., 101, of Lufkin will be held Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park with Brother Joel Hitchcock officiating.

Mr. Johnson was born July 2, 1922 in Des Moines, Iowa to the late Isabell (Tucker) and Perry Elsworth Johnson, Sr., and died Monday, October...

Oct 23, 2023

Funeral services for Betty (McGilvra) Moore, 87, of Lufkin will be held Friday, October 27, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Mardy Guidry and Brother Brandon Brashear officiating. Interment will follow in Old Union Cemetery.

Betty was born March 17, 1936 in Pollok, Texas to the late Jessie Jane (Parker) and...