Obituaries

Dorothy Louise Hunter

Dorothy Louise Hunter

Oct 21, 2026

Dorothy Louise Hunter, 93, of Lufkin died Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at her residence. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home and memorial services will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Hunter was born December 3, 1932 in Frankston, Texas to Zeliah Lois (Cole) and Levi Martin Ellis.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.

Coleson Lee Martin

Coleson Lee Martin

Oct 20, 2026

With immeasurable heartbreak, Luke and Chrissi Martin announce the passing of their precious baby boy, Coleson Lee Martin, who lived for two beautiful days.

Coleson was born October 18, 2026, in Lufkin and passed away peacefully on October 20, 2026, in Houston.

He was the most beautiful, precious, perfect little boy, and from the moment he arrived, he was cherished beyond words....

Mary Lynn Neal

Mary Lynn Neal

Oct 20, 2026

Funeral services for Mary Lynn Neal, 92, of Lufkin will be held Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Steve Cowart officiating. Interment will follow at Huntington Oddfellows Cemetery.

Mrs. Neal was born December 26, 1933 in Lufkin, Texas to the late John Denman Durham and Vada (Jones) Durham Fowler, and died Tuesday,...

Nancy Sue Allen

Nancy Sue Allen

Oct 19, 2026

Funeral services for Nancy Sue Allen, 80, of Lufkin will be held Friday, October 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Steve Cowart officiating. Interment will follow at Gann Cemetery.

Mrs. Allen was born October 24, 1945 in Ellsworth, Kansas to the late Gladys Marie (Ambrust) and Cletus Russell, and died Monday, October 19, 2026...

Peggy D. Lawrence

Peggy D. Lawrence

Oct 17, 2026

Burial for Peggy D. Lawrence, 87, of Lufkin was held Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in Glendale Cemetery.

Mrs. Lawrence was born October 25, 1938 in Athens, Texas, and died Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Lufkin, Texas.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.

Dr. Sonny Clement

Dr. Sonny Clement

Oct 17, 2026

Dr. Sonny Clement, 91, of Lufkin died Saturday, October 17, 2026 at his residence. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home and memorial services will be held at a later date.

Dr. Clement was born September 16, 1935 in Diboll. He resided in Lufkin most of his life and practiced dentistry for 40 plus years.

Memories and condolences may...

Cathy Jo Kosina

Cathy Jo Kosina

Oct 17, 2026

In Loving Memory of Cathy Jo Kosina

Memorial services for Cathy Jo Kosina, 70, of Corrigan, Texas, will be held Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Union Springs Missionary Baptist Church. Burial of her ashes will take place earlier that morning at 9:45 a.m. at Pine Grove Cemetery.

Cathy Jo Kosina passed away on October 17, 2026. She was born...

Maria Elena Alanis

Maria Elena Alanis

Oct 15, 2026

Mass of Christian Burial for Maria Elena Alanis, 74, of Diboll will be held Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church with Fr. Joby Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Garden of Memories Memorial Park. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Monday evening in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel.

Mrs. Alanis was born...

Eva Clara Jacks

Eva Clara Jacks

Oct 13, 2026

Funeral services for Eva Clara Jacks, 87, of Lufkin will be held Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Charles Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Broaddus Cemetery.

Mrs. Jacks was born March 9, 1939 in Port Arthur, Texas to the late Margaret Maize (Wright) and Benjamin Sydow, and died Tuesday, October 13,...

LeRoy "Bebo" Page

LeRoy "Bebo" Page

Oct 12, 2026

Funeral services for LeRoy “Bebo” Page, 97, of Conroe will be held Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel in Corrigan, Texas with John Helbig officiating. Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. immediately preceding the services. Interment will follow in the Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan, Texas.

LeRoy was born October 2, 1929, in...

Robert "Pete" Odstrcil

Robert "Pete" Odstrcil

Oct 11, 2026

Funeral services for Robert “Pete” Odstrcil, 72, Huntington will be held Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel in Lufkin with Brother Stephen Willis officiating. Interment will follow in Shofner Cemetery.

Mr. Odstrcil was born February 4, 1954 in Houston, Texas to the late Ella Grace (McVey) Romund and Frank Louis Odstrcil, and died Sunday,...

Shirley Burnett Norris

Shirley Burnett Norris

Oct 9, 2026

Funeral services for Shirley Burnett Norris, 82, of Lufkin will be held Friday, October 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Buck Olive officiating. Interment will follow at Carmona Cemetery in Corrigan.

Shirley Burnett Norris was born October 2, 1944 in Lufkin, Texas to the late Obie and Lizzie Burnett and passed away peacefully at...

Ollie Ladd Bundrick

Ollie Ladd Bundrick

Oct 8, 2026

Funeral services for Ollie Ladd Bundrick, 90, will be held Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel in Lufkin, with Reverend Travis G. Bundrick officiating. Burial will be at Gann Cemetery (no graveside service).

Ollie Bundrick was born in Apple Springs, Texas, July 12, 1936, to Thomas Fred Noble Ladd and Garvis Virgie (Burnett) Ladd....

Stephen "Ryan" Chenault

Stephen "Ryan" Chenault

Oct 8, 2026

Memorial services for Stephen “Ryan” Chenault, 46, of Lufkin will be held Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home.

Ryan was born October 8, 1980 in Baytown, Texas to Donna (Morgan) Ray and Walter Chenault, and died Thursday, October 8, 2026 in a local hospice...

Maria “Juanita” D. Mercado de Valdes

Maria “Juanita” D. Mercado de Valdes

Oct 7, 2026

Funeral services for Maria “Juanita” D. Mercado de Valdes, 59, of Corrigan will be held Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Monday evening at the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel in Corrigan. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home.

Juanita was born March...

Marie Stanford

Marie Stanford

Oct 6, 2026

Funeral services for Marie Stanford, 88, of the Saron Community will be held Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel in Huntington with Brother Raymond Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Tom Havard Cemetery.

Mrs. Stanford was born August 16, 1938 in Zavalla, Texas and died Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at her residence.

Mrs. Stanford was...

Welton W. Parker

Welton W. Parker

Oct 5, 2026

Graveside services with military honors for Welton W. Parker, 83, of Lufkin, will be held Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Nacogdoches, with Pastor Bryan Lipscomb officiating.

Mr. Parker was born July 12, 1943, to the late Ezelle (Cox) and Rex Parker and passed away peacefully at his home on October 5, 2026.

Mr. Parker proudly...

Michael Wade Smith

Michael Wade Smith

Oct 5, 2026

Funeral services for Michael Wade Smith, 47, of Hudson will be held Monday, October 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Vernell Bonner officiating. Interment will follow in Largent Cemetery.

Michael was born August 8, 1979 in Lufkin, Texas to Donna (Goodwin) and Robert Smith, and died Monday, October 5, 2026 in a local hospital.

Michael...

Judy (Ray) Hill

Judy (Ray) Hill

Oct 5, 2026

Funeral services for Judy (Ray) Hill, 77, of Lufkin will be held Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jacob Fitzgerald and Brother Blackie Cranford officiating. Interment will follow in the Fielder Memorial Cemetery.

Judy was born in Lufkin, Texas, on August 20, 1949, and passed away on October 5, 2026, in Lufkin...

Donald Ray Jackson

Donald Ray Jackson

Oct 4, 2026

Donald Ray Jackson, 94, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on August 21, 1932, to Charles Rose Jackson and Ada Lee Hull Jackson in Gorman, Texas, Donald was the youngest of eight children. He lived a long and remarkable life defined by hard work, unwavering faith, generosity, and a genuine love for people.

Donald proudly...