GIPSON FUNERAL HOME

The Mass of Christian Burial for Onesimo Rojo, 66, of Lufkin, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025, at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic, with Reverend Joby Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories Memorial Park. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Thursday evening in the Chapel of Gipson Funeral Home, where the family will receive relatives and friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Onesimo was born on February 28, 1959, in Ameca El Viejo, Mexico, the son of the late Alicia (Gamboa) and Antonio Rojo. He passed away at a local hospital on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Mr. Rojo was the owner of Rojo's Concrete for 32 years, providing concrete...

Services for Charlsie Faye Willcox, 93, of Lufkin will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Gipson Funeral Home, with Bro. Seth Bowman officiating. Interment will follow at Whitehouse Cemetery. Faye Wright was born on August 10, 1932, in Canton, Texas, to Charles J. Wright and Gordie (Peg) Miller and passed away November 25, 2025. She had been a resident of Angelina County since 1941. Faye was a faithful member of Hillcrest Baptist Church, where she enjoyed reading, studying her Bible daily, and hearing the gospel preached. She was known for her love of crocheting, which she shared with family and friends, and for her cooking, especially her dumplings, which she delighted...

Louise Jane Haynes, 97, of Lufkin, was born August 6, 1928, in Beatrice, Nebraska, the daughter of the late Mabel (Miller) and Frank Herbert Ramsey. She passed away Friday, November 14, 2025, in a local assisted living facility. Mrs. Haynes loved sewing and enjoyed gardening and flowers. She was a member of First Lutheran Church and a member of the L.W.M.L. She loved to socialize with her friends at their homes. Survivors include her son, Richard Alan Haynes of Huntsville, daughter, RoDona Burford of Rusk; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Doug Lucas of Huntington; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Melanie Haynes of Lufkin; grandchildren, Kelly Haynes of Huntsville, Christina Gonzales...

Funeral services for William Carroll Gan, 84, of Lufkin, will be held at Gipson Funeral Home on November 21, 2025, starting at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Largent Cemetery. Mr. Gann was born July 27, 1941, in Lufkin, Texas, the son of the late Sarah (Horton) and Willard Gann. He passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at his residence. Mr. Gann was retired from Lufkin Industries. He enjoyed working on the train at Cafe del Rio. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Audria and Joseph Fancher of Lufkin; son, Jason Gann of Lufkin; grandchildren, Stephen Gann Dante Mills and Morgan Mills; and numerous other family...

Louise Jane Haynes Louise Jane Haynes 97, of Lufkin, died on Nov. 14, 2025. Funeral: 2: 00 p.m. Saturday, November 22, 2025 at First Lutheran Church in Lufkin GIPSON FUNERAL HOME.

Betty Ruth (West) Stanley was born on February 18, 1938, in Woodville, Texas, to Riley and Lela West. She passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, in her home in Zavalla, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. Graveside services will be held Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Kitchens Cemetery. Betty will be remembered for her strength, her kindness, her love of home and family, and the lasting impact she made on everyone who knew her. She drove a school bus for Zavalla ISD for 36 years and considered every child on her bus to be one of her own. She cherished her time behind the wheel and felt that getting those kids home safely was a privilege. Betty's relationship with Jesus was...

William C. "Bill" Conrad, 79, of Lufkin, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on December 14, 1945, Bill grew up with a strong sense of grit, love of country, and deep devotion to family?values that would guide him throughout his life. He often described himself as an old country boy. He graduated from Lufkin High School in 1964. His love of sports?especially baseball?and his talent to foresee the next play led to the Lufkin Panthers winning the Texas State Championship; the only team to do so to date. Bill proudly served his nation as Captain William C. Conrad, United States Marine Corps, an infantry Marine platoon and company...

Katherine Vestal Bentley, 92, daughter of the late Hazel Ellen (Cooper) Quarles and Hugh Vestal, was born September 2, 1933, in White City, Texas and passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025, in a local hospice facility. Mrs. Bentley loved spending her time cooking and tending to her beautiful flower beds. She and her late husband, George, were well known for their thriving vegetable gardens and shared love of fishing. Mrs. Bentley also loved to crochet and made many things for loved ones. Above all, Mrs. Bentley cherished her family, who were her greatest joy. She was a devoted member of Harmony Hill Baptist Church for 46 years, where her faith and kindness touched many lives. Mrs....

Richard Thomas Crawford, 79, of Mansfield, died on September 26, 2025. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 3, 2025 at the EMG Chapel at Garden of Memories Memorial Park. Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the EMG Chapel.