Cade Noble, 18, of Crockett, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019 at his residence. Cade was born May 21, 2001 in Dumas, Texas. He was a senior at Latexo High School where he was a member of the FFA. Cade was also a member of the Texas Club Calf Association. Cade worked with his grandfather, David, on the ranch, always hard working and willing to learn. This past summer he was of one of two students chosen by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association after writing an essay on the topic “Media and our Government” to represent the Houston County Electric Coop and East Texas on a weeklong tour of…

Barbara Jean Crow Beeler, age 67, of Crockett, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at home from complications of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Barbara was born on June 12, 1952 in Crockett to parents, Ulrich Wilson Crow Sr. and Hattie Edna Murchison Crow. She graduated from A&M Consolidated High School in 1970 and received a Bachelor’s Degree in 1973 from Texas Christian University, pledging Kappa Kappa Gamma. This association was especially important to her, yielding a lifetime of sisterhood and friendships. Barbara and George Beeler were married in 1974 making their home in Houston County being involved in numerous charitable organizations over the years. She later received a Master’s…

Funeral services for Sue Standlee will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 17, 2019 in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel.  Interment will follow in the Hagan Cemetery. Family will receive friends Saturday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CALLAWAY-ALLEE FUNERAL HOME

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Onnie Ferrell Minter, 86, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019 in Houston County Nursing Home. Ferrell was born October 14, 1933 in the Creath Community to L. E. Minter, Sr. and Mary Lou “Mae” Richardson Minter. He married Dorothy Ann Kelley on September 3, 1952 and graduated Business School in May 1953. Ferrell worked for several different freight line companies such as, Ryder, Red Ball, East TX Motor Freight, and Yellow Freight Lines as office manager and dock foreman prior to his retirement. He was a member and deacon at San Pedro Baptist Church. Ferrell is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ann Minter of Crockett; daughter, Linda Kay…

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Daphne Hereford of Crockett, Texas passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019 at the age of 69. She was born January 5, 1950 in Marysville, California, but lived the majority of her life in Texas. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Jannettia Brodsgaard Propps and survived by her son, James Yanchak, and wife, Fiona Macdonald of Delray Beach, Florida; grandchildren, Brenna Yanchak, Cassidy Garcia, and Brandon Garcia. Daphne wanted to thank those special to her in her own words…. I want to thank my Friends who have stood by me no matter what, Candy Driskell, Terry Cutler, and Brenda Ball, of Houston County. They were my rock, they…

Jeanette Melton, age 81, of Lovelady passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 in the Houston County Nursing Home. Jeanette was born on April 11, 1938 in the Creek Community to parents Jesse Daniel Elliott and Frances Esther Scott Elliott. Jeanette is survived by her children, Lynn Wilson of Lovelady, Cary Wilson and wife, Sherry of Alvin, Anita Burnside and husband, Mike of Alvin, Clara Cavazos of Marvel; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; sisters, Iva Elliott of Creek Community, Eva Elliott of Creek Community; brothers, Cecil Elliott of Creek Community, Jesse Elliott of Creek Community, Jim Davidson of Crockett, Charlie Davidson of Panarama Village. She was preceded in death by husband, Larry…

Funeral services for Hugh Reece Conner will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 9, 2019 in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel.   Interment will follow in the Conner Cemetery. Visitation will be 1:00 p. m. prior to service. CALLAWAY-ALLEE FUNERAL HOME

Memorial services for J. B “Jim Bob” Turn will be held Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Larry Bruce Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to South OKC VA Clinic/Alzheimer’s Unit, 7917 Mid America Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73135.   CALLAWAY-ALLEE FUNERAL HOME

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Billie Jo “Ms. Jo” Campbell Wallace, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones in Lufkin on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at the age of 78. Jo was born on November 21, 1940 in Groveton. She graduated in 1958 from Sam Houston High School in Houston and spent over 40 years in early childhood education. She had a passion for enriching the lives of young children. Jo enjoyed baking, fishing, playing cards, and western movies. She loved to spend quality time with family and friends and was a compassionate, loving and loyal friend to all that knew her. Jo is survived by daughters, Karen Westmoreland and husband Wes, of Tijeras, NM,…

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Roger Anthony Collins, age 58 of Lovelady, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Roger was born on February 15, 1961 in Kountze to parents Lubbie Collins and Geraldine Ramby Collins. After graduating from Kountze High School, he went on to join the Navy and was a member of the Church of Christ. Roger was survived by wife, Donya Reynolds Collins of Weldon; sons, Roger Anthony Collins and Callie of Honey Island, Casey Collins of Lovelady; daughters, Christian Langham of Kountze, Kayla Collins of Sour Lake; grandchildren, Abby and Finley Collins of Honey Island, Hannah and Rebecca Bennett of Kountze, Jordan and Jakob Langham of Kountze, Juliahnah Wilson…

Gaston William Robertson, 74, of Pennington, Texas joined his precious savior on Saturday, October 19, 2019. He was born on August 6, 1945 in Bethesda, Maryland. Gaston was a world traveler. He took his first trip to Europe with the Sea Cadets when he was just 16. Gaston met his loving wife of 53 years, Mary Katherine in 1966. They had their first of three children, Lisa Fern, in 1967 followed by Gaston William Jr. (Robbie) in 1971 and James Russell in 1975. Gaston was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served his country proudly in the Navy on the U.S.S. Yorktown CV-10. Gaston spent his adult life working for J. Ray McDermott,…

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Joan Palmer Gardner, age 87 of Crockett, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 in the Houston County Nursing Home. Joan was born July 26, 1932 in Alto to parents, James E. Palmer and Verna Peggy Ann Tullis Palmer. She was a Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo queen contestant for two consecutive years then was crowned Queen for the Day in 1950. She worked for Robin Chevrolet in Houston. After moving to Crockett, Joan worked for Knox Motor and Implement Company and later was office manager/part-owner of East Texas Livestock Commission. She was a member of the Crockett Garden Club for 10 plus years and also was a faithful member of…

Andrew Jackson “Jack” Selman, age 94, of Crockett passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in the Winfield Nursing Center. Jack was born October 28, 1924 in Clawson to parents, Lonnie L. Selman and Mary Etta Reynolds Selman. He retired from Vulcraft after working for many years. Jack loved God and had a strong Christian faith. Jack is survived by son, Jerry Selman and wife, Kay of Lufkin; daughter, Jackie Beaulieu and husband, David of Crockett; daughter-in-law, Glenda Kaye Selman of Crockett; grandchildren, Troy Selman of Huntsville, Justin Selman of Austin, Kerri Selman of Corrigan, Clint and DeAnn Selman of Wells, Kristi and Michael Hill II of Lufkin, Misti and John…

James Monroe Foster, Jr., age 88, formerly of Grapeland passed away on October 12, 2019. He was born October 28, 1930 in Lamesa to parents Joseph Monroe Foster and Gladys Farrar Foster. James served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, received his Master’s Degree in Education from Eastern New Mexico University, and retired from teaching after 28 years at Odessa Permian High School. James is survived by his wife, Georgia Foster; sister, JoAnn Clayton; daughters, Kathy Banks and husband, Rod, Chris Foster; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; step-daughter, Sheryl Hopper and husband, Dan; step-sons, Dave Bennett and wife, Carol, Allen Bennett and wife, Teresa; and nephews, Tony Clayton…

Allan Ray Moore, age 64, of Flint passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at his residence. Allan was born February 18, 1955 in Houston to parents, Jefferson Marion Moore, Sr. and Hazel Green Moore. After graduating from Angleton High School, class of 1973, he earned his bachelor’s degree in business from Texas A & M University. Allan owned and operated Deals on Wheels in Palestine. Then for many years, he worked as a salesman for William George Wholesale where he retired. In his retirement, his passions were fishing and riding his motorcycle. Allan is survived by daughters, Cristy Stanley and husband, Brian of Montgomery; Tammie Wedin and husband, Billy of…

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Patricia “Pat” Ann Lowry Vondra, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at her residence in Crystal Beach, Texas.  She was born on December 29, 1943 in Houston, Texas to parents Michael Patrick O’Grady and Ora Mae Badeaux O’Grady.  She graduated from Incarnate Academy in Houston, Texas in 1961.  Pat received her Associates Degree in Arts and Science from College of the Mainland in 1985 and her Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Lamar University in May 1987. Her employment history began with Foley’s Department Store, Texaco and then Delta Airlines. Following her retirement from Delta Airlines, Pat attended College of the Mainland Police Academy. After…

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Jennifer Oliver, age 47, of Bronson passed away Friday, October 5, 2019 in San Augustine. Jennifer was born June 29, 1972 in Lufkin to parents, John Oliver and Jean Johnson Oliver. She was a graduate of Broaddus High School. Jennifer is survived by her mother, Jean Johnson of Ratcliff; Popsy Wopsy, Howard Schuler of Ratcliff; sons, Andrew and Blake Bryan of Broaddus; brother, Douglas Oliver and wife, Wendi of Sherwood, OR; sisters, Melissa Oliver of Lufkin, Mandi Whitaker and husband, Mark of Nederland; nephews, Ethan and Connor Oliver of Sherwood, OR, Austin Poor of Vista, CA, Levi Whitaker of Nederland; aunts, Darlene Dixon of Kennard, Janace Hilsher and husband, Mike…

Consuelo Vasquez, 80, of Crockett, passed away Friday, October, 4, 2019 at Crockett Medical Center. Consuelo was born in Durango, Mexico to parents Antonio Rosales and Eulalia Martinez Rosales. Consuelo is survived by her husband of 60 years, Alfredo Vasquez, Sr. of Crockett; sons, Gabriel Vasquez, Sr. and wife, Rosa of Crockett, Alfredo Vasquez, Jr. of Crockett; grandchildren, Anthony Vasquez of Iran, Gabriel Vasquez, Jr. of El Dorado, Jose Vasquez of El Dorado, April Rivera and husband, Omar of Lufkin, Jonathan Vasquez and wife, Gina of Crockett, Brandon Vasquez of Cleburne, Yesenia Alvarado and husband, Jose of Lufkin, Janet Berrios and husband, Juan of Houston, Will Berrios of Houston; numerous…

Juanita Faye Bowen Brittain, age 86, of Crockett passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019 in the Houston County Nursing Home. Graveside services for Juanita Faye Bowen Brittain will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 8, 2019 in the Concord Cemetery with Mike Gibson officiating.  Family will receive friends for visitation Monday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Concord Cemetery.   CALLAWAY-ALLEE FUNERAL HOME  

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Dwight Morss Murray Jr. age 63, passed away February, 14, 2019 in Tyler. Dwight was born May 22, 1955 in Shreveport, Louisiana to parents, Dwight Murray and Bobbi Chandler Murray. He graduated from Greenhill School in Dallas in 1973 and went on to Graduate from Austin Collage in Sherman, TX with a BA in Business in 1977. Dwight continued his education earning a degree in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Texas in Austin. He was an adult leader with the Boy Scouts of America for many years earning both a Roundtable commissionership in both Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. Dwight touched the lives of many with his dry wit…

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Bobby Jack Minter, age 86, of Crockett passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 in Tyler.  Bobby was born November 30, 1932 in Pennington to parents, Alfred Minter and Clara West Minter.  He was a veteran of the United States Army.  Bobby was owner and operator of Minter’s Service Station for many years and retired from Houston County Equipment as service manager.  He was a lifetime member of the Central Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and also Sunday School Teacher.  Memorial services for Bobby Jack Minter will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 4, 2019 in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with Rev. John Goss officiating.  In lieu…

Margie Sims passed peacefully in her sleep on Friday, September 27, 2019 at the age of 94, surrounded by her family. Margie was born Friday, February 13, 1925 in Kennard to parents, Marshall Troutman and Tiny Hill Troutman. She was a faithful member of the Piney Creek Baptist Church, a devoted wife, caring mother and doting grandmother and great-grandmother. Margie is survived by son, Ted Sims and wife, Mary of Tomball; daughter, Sandy Randall and husband, David of Willis; grandchildren, Rodney Sims, Shane Sims, Monty Jones, Tiffany Walner and husband, Matt, Lindsey Long and husband, Matt; great-grandchildren, Kyleigh Sims, Sam and Ellie Long,            Hailey Walner; sister, Patty Gibson of Houston; numerous…