Obituaries

Linda Joan Courtney

Linda Joan Courtney

Oct 24, 2025

Funeral services for Linda Joan Courtney, 81, of Lufkin will be held Friday, October 24, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Ronnie Frankens officiating. Interment will follow in Dunk Havard Cemetery.

Mrs. Courtney was born August 4, 1944 in Lufkin, Texas to the late Leona (Grimes) and Jesse Christian, and died Monday, October 20, 2025...

Jeana Michelle Kosina

Jeana Michelle Kosina

Oct 20, 2025

Memorial services for Jeana Michelle Kosina, 57, of Corrigan will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Family Life Center of First Baptist Church in Corrigan with Brother William “Peanut” Glass, Brother Lesly Wilkinson and Brother Gary Forrest officiating. Burial of her ashes will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery and cremation arrangements are under the direction...

Betty S. Petty

Betty S. Petty

Oct 18, 2025

Funeral services for Betty S. Petty, 94, of Woodville will be held Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Elwyn M. Gipson Memorial Chapel in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park with Brother Kaice Farhat officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park.

Ms. Petty was born December 6, 1930 in Breckenridge, Texas to the late...

Henry Floyd Smith, Jr.

Henry Floyd Smith, Jr.

Oct 17, 2025

Funeral services with military honors for Henry Floyd Smith, Jr., 82, of Lufkin will be held Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Richard Smith and Karl Smith officiating. Cremation arrangements will follow under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home.

Mr. Smith was born December 22, 1942 in Beaumont, Texas to the late...

Cathy Marie Kirby

Cathy Marie Kirby

Oct 17, 2025

Graveside services for Cathy Marie Kirby, 77, of Lufkin will be held Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park with Dr. Jacob Fitzgerald officiating.

Mrs. Kirby was born April 12, 1948 in Houston, Texas to the late Katheryn Marie (Buschman) and Gerald Nelson Campbell, Sr., and died Friday, October 17, 2025 in Livingston, Texas.

Cathy...

Elowen Calliope Saxton

Elowen Calliope Saxton

Oct 17, 2025

Funeral services for Elowen Calliope Saxton, infant daughter of Christopher and Emma Saxton of Huntington, will be held Friday, October 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Whitehouse Cemetery.

Elowen was born October 16, 2025 in Houston, Texas, and died Friday, October 17, 2025 in Houston.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.

August David Rhodes

August David Rhodes

Oct 15, 2025

August David Rhodes

Born into the arms of Jesus on October 15, 2025.

With hearts full of love and sorrow, we announce that August David Rhodes, beloved son of Journey and Mikael Rhodes, was born sleeping and welcomed into heaven on October 15, 2025. Though his time on earth was brief, his presence was deeply felt and cherished from the moment he...

Shawn Douglas Brandenburg

Shawn Douglas Brandenburg

Oct 15, 2025

Shawn Douglas Brandenburg, 51, of League City, TX, passed away on October 15, 2025. Born on September 11, 1974, in Lufkin, TX, Shawn was known for his great sense of humor, loyalty, kindness, and a notable stubborn streak that endeared him to many.

Shawn attended Lufkin High School, a place where he formed many lifelong relationships that continued to flourish throughout...

Michael Thomas James

Michael Thomas James

Oct 15, 2025

A memorial service for Michael Thomas James, age 48, of Lufkin, will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Ralph Johnson officiating.

Born on October 10, 1977, in Shreveport, Louisiana to R. Dan and Linda James, Michael was called to join our Lord Jesus Christ on October 15, 2025.

Known for his endearing...

Second Annual Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

Second Annual Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

Oct 15, 2025

Second Annual Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

October 15, 2025 - 6:30 p.m.

Hazel Ellen Vestal Morehead

Hazel Ellen Vestal Morehead

Oct 15, 2025

Funeral services for Hazel Ellen Vestal Morehead, 85, of Huntington will be held Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Cornerstone United Pentecostal Church with Reverend John Boone and Reverend Randall McCoy officiating. Interment will follow in Rocky Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Morehead was born August 21, 1940 in Loeb, Texas to the late Hazel Ellen (Cooper) Quarles and Hugh Vestal,...

Stephen Wayne Childress

Stephen Wayne Childress

Oct 14, 2025

Funeral services for Stephen Wayne Childress, 70, of Pollok will be held Friday, October 17, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Harmony Missionary Baptist Church in Nacogdoches with Michael Stanaland officiating. Graveside services under the auspices of the Wells Masonic Lodge #915 A.F. & A.M. will follow in Harmony Cemetery.

Mr. Childress was born January 1, 1955 in Nacogdoches, Texas to the...

Regina Marion McMurray

Regina Marion McMurray

Oct 13, 2025

Regina Marion McMurray, 73, of Lufkin, Texas, passed away peacefully at her residence Monday, October 13, 2025. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home.

Regina was born July 11, 1952, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky to the late Martha (Avert) and Billy Marion Rager. She had lived in Lufkin for the past 23 years.

Regina enjoyed the simple pleasures of life—she...

Chad Nelson Gartman

Chad Nelson Gartman

Oct 12, 2025

Chad Nelson Gartman was born on September 10, 1973 in Lufkin, Texas to Carolyn Lowery Gartman and the late Wallace Gartman. He passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Chad was a devoted husband, father, brother, son, and friend. He lived a life rooted in family, faith, and hard work. He loved to work outside...

Susie Evelyn Pate

Susie Evelyn Pate

Oct 12, 2025

Funeral services for Susie Evelyn Pate, 101, of Corrigan will be held Friday, October 17, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Corrigan First Methodist Church with Pastor Phillip Corbett and Pastor Lewis Ivey officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Springs Cemetery.

Susie Evelyn Pate passed away peacefully Sunday, October 12, 2025, in the care of Hospice in the Pines. She...

Collis Griffin

Collis Griffin

Oct 11, 2025

Funeral services for Collis Griffin, 77, of Moscow will be held Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the Lilly Island Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Lilly Island Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home in Corrigan.

Mr. Griffin was born January 1, 1948 in Independence, Louisiana, and died...

Shelby Amanda Stephens Davidson

Shelby Amanda Stephens Davidson

Oct 11, 2025

Shelby Amanda Stephens Davidson, 49, of Lufkin died Saturday, October 11, 2025 at home, with her family by her side. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home.

Shelby was born August 27, 1976 in Baytown, Texas. Until she became too ill to work, she was a Special Education teacher at Nacogdoches High School. Shelby loved her animals when...

Kevin S. Swiger

Kevin S. Swiger

Oct 10, 2025

Graveside services for Kevin S. Swiger, 59, of Lufkin will be held Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Old Palestine Cemetery in Alto with Brother Trey Ainsworth officiating.

Mr. Swiger was born March 14, 1966 in Moundsville, West Virginia, and died Friday, October 10, 2025 in a local hospital.

Mr. Swiger served in the U.S. Army and worked for the...

Melvin Robert "Bulldog" Barton

Melvin Robert "Bulldog" Barton

Oct 8, 2025

Funeral services for Melvin Robert “Bulldog” Barton, 78, of Alto will be held Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Trey Ainsworth officiating. Interment will follow at Conner Cemetery in Ratcliff.

Mr. Barton was born September 12, 1947 in Ratcliff, Texas to the late Alice Bell (McKinney) and William Daniel Barton, and passed...

Geraldine Veteto

Geraldine Veteto

Oct 3, 2025

Funeral services for Geraldine Veteto, 92, of Huntington will be held Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel in Lufkin with Brother Kent Childers officiating. Interment will follow in the Rocky Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Veteto was born March 10, 1933 in the Rocky Hill Community of Angelina County, the daughter of Brantley and Bertie (Brookshire)...