Obituaries

Oct 16, 2022

A Homegoing Celebration for Margie McMullen, 88, of Lufkin will be held Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Bobby Johnson officiating. Cremation arrangements following the services are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home, and burial of cremains will be held at a later date in the Granger Cemetery in...

Oct 15, 2022

Graveside services for William Mack Smith, 83, of Lufkin will be held Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park.

Mr. Smith was born March 26, 1939 in Diboll, Texas, to the late Jewel Inez (King) and William Barney Smith, and died Saturday, October 15, 2022 in Lufkin.

Carroway...

Oct 15, 2022

Douglas Franklin Williams, 80, of Lufkin passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022 in a local hospice facility. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home.

Mr. Williams was born January 23, 1942 in Hugo, Oklahoma to the late Movelda (Rushing) and Lloyd Williams.

Survivors include his son, Doug Williams of Pollok; son, Bill...

Oct 15, 2022

Graveside services for Pedro Carlos Venegas, infant son of Diana Oliveros and Chey Venegas of Lufkin, will be held Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in Largent Cemetery with Fr. Denzil Vithanage.

Pedro was born with angel wings Saturday, October 15, 2022.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.

Oct 10, 2022

Funeral services for Victor V. Bruce, Jr., 80, of Lufkin will be held Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Paul White and John Havard officiating. Interment will follow in the Largent Cemetery.

Victor died peacefully in his sleep and in his home on October 10, 2022. Vic was born...

Oct 7, 2022

Funeral services for Morris Edward Childers, 64, of Apple Springs will be held Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Craig Childers officiating. Interment will follow in the Bennett Cemetery in Apple Springs.

Mr. Childers was born March 21, 1958 in Trinity, Texas and died Friday, October 7, 2022 in...

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...