Obituaries

Oct 6, 2022

Virgia Jewell (Lindsey) Walker, 88, of Lufkin was born December 7, 1933 in Huntington, Texas, to Frankford and Zannie (Johnson) Lindsey, and passed away October 6, 2022.

The family plans to hold a private service with Rev. Dr. Jerome Brimmage.

Virgia Walker attended Durham Business School, Houston, and later graduated from Stephen F. Austin State...

Oct 2, 2022

Graveside services for Wan Delle Grogan Rutland, 87, of Sugar Land, formerly of Lufkin, will be held Monday, October 10, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the Glendale Cemetery with Reverend Elizabeth Moreau officiating.

Mrs. Rutland was born December 23, 1934 in Rusk, Texas, to the late Mildred (Jones) and Vernon Grogan, and died Sunday, October 2, 2022...

Sep 29, 2022

Funeral services for Annette Wall Murphy, 82, of Lufkin will be held Monday, October 3, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Gary Forrest officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.

Ms. Murphy was born March 5, 1940 in Shelbyville, Texas to the late Maurine (Wilburn) and Herman Wall, and...

Sep 28, 2022

Funeral services for Sophie Marie Lenderman, 87, of Diboll will be held Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jerry Young officiating. Interment with honors by the Order of the Eastern Star will follow in Ryan Chapel Cemetery.

Mrs. Lenderman was born September 7, 1935 in Diboll, Texas to...

Sep 27, 2022

Funeral services for James Rauliegh Lumpkin, 82, of Lufkin will be held Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. John W. Greene officiating, and Dottie Gottshall delivering the eulogy. Interment will follow in the Homer Cemetery. A viewing beginning at 1:00 p.m. will immediately precede the funeral services.

James...

Sep 27, 2022

Memorial services for Brent Frank Bolen of Lufkin will be held Friday, October 7, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel. A reception will follow at the Bolen residence. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home.

Brent Frank Bolen passed away unexpectedly in his sleep at 68 years old September 27,...

Sep 26, 2022

David Merle Culp, 82, of Hudson died Monday, September 26, 2022 in Lufkin. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home. Graveside services and burial of cremains will be held at a later date in Porter Springs, Texas. Memorial comments will also be made during the morning worship service at 10:45 a.m., Sunday, October 2 at Providence...

Sep 24, 2022

Misty Marie Modisette, 49, of Broaddus died Saturday, September 24, 2022 at her residence. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home.

Misty was born November 20, 1972 in Lufkin, Texas to Margaret Lee (Richards) and George E. Kessinger.

Misty loved to craft, cook for her family, and was an avid reader. She...

Sep 22, 2022

Graveside services for Brenda Faulkner Mossenton, 79, formerly of Apple Springs will be held Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in the Bennett Cemetery. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home.

Brenda was born in Lufkin, Texas to Alvis O. and Gertrude Dias. She passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022 in Lewisville, Texas....

Sep 22, 2022

Funeral services for Sylvia Kay Havard Modisett, 80, of Huntington will be held Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel in Lufkin with Pastor Adrian Littlefield and Dr. Carlton Lewis officiating. Interment will follow in the Dunk Havard Cemetery.

Mrs. Modisett was born April 17, 1942 in Orange, Texas to the...

Sep 22, 2022

Funeral services for Joseph Evans Elliott, Jr., 92, of Lufkin will be held Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Trey Ainsworth officiating. Graveside services with military honors will follow in the Whitehouse Cemetery.

Joseph Evans Elliott, Jr., 92, was born May 16, 1930 in Shreveport, Louisiana to his...

Sep 18, 2022

My father, my friend. Blaine was a man of many words, and always had a way of looking at life that made you think. I never questioned his love for us. He showed as much as he could. The love he had for my mom showed me how a man was supposed to love a woman. Seeing him kiss...

Sep 17, 2022

Funeral services for Melva Joy “Honey” White, 83, of Diboll will be held Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Phillip Corbett officiating. Interment will follow in Bennett Cemetery in Apple Springs. Following the interment, a reception will be held 4:30 p.m. in the Carroway Family Reception Room.

Mrs....

Sep 15, 2022

Memorial services for Eric Wayne Salas, 54, of Lufkin will be held Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Brandon Brashear officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home.

Mr. Salas was born May 5, 1968 in Battle Creek, Michigan, and died Thursday, September 15, 2022...

Sep 12, 2022

Funeral services for Lattie Lynn Ledford, 73, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, formerly of Lufkin, will be held Friday, September 30, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Huntington First Baptist Church with Dr. Darryl Smith and Pastor Byron Smith officiating. Graveside services with military honors will follow in Fielder Memorial Cemetery. Immediately afterward a reception will be held in the...

Sep 11, 2022

Funeral services for Marlon Ray Register, 89, of Lufkin will be held Friday, September 16, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Gene Hazell officiating. Graveside services with military honors will follow in the Whitehouse Cemetery.

Mr. Register was born July 17, 1933 in Lufkin, Texas to the late Birdie (Gann) and...

Sep 11, 2022

Funeral services for John Connie Luna, 73, of Nacogdoches will be held Friday, September 16, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Brandon Golden officiating. Interment will follow in Fielder Memorial Cemetery.

Mr. Luna was born January 5, 1949 in Lufkin, Texas to the late Faustina (Ramos) and E.L. Luna, and died...

Sep 10, 2022

Funeral services for Merlene Poland Cowart, 96, of Huntington will be held Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel in Lufkin with Dr. Darryl Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Huntington Oddfellows Cemetery. The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon prior to the service....

Sep 9, 2022

Mass of Christian Burial for Beverly Diane Harrison, 60, of Aubrey will be held Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Fr. Denzil Vinthanage officiating. Interment will follow in Zavalla Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday evening in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel.

Mrs. Harrison was born August...

Sep 9, 2022

Graveside services for John Richard Havard, 78, of Lufkin will be held Monday, September 12, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park.

Mr. Havard was born September 3, 1944 in Lufkin to the late Elsie (Kelly) and Preston Havard, and died Friday, September 9, 2022 at his residence.

Mr. Havard was...