Services for Kirby Morris Knight, 84, of Colmesneil, were held on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel, with Deacon Jeff Borski officiating. Interment followed in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park. Mr. Knight was born December 14, 1936 in Lufkin, Texas, the son of the late Ethel Lee (Beckham) and Henry Thornton Knight. He passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Knight was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, whose nickname was "Big Daddy". He was self employed, owned a gas station, was a brick mason and did just about any other construction work. He was retired from Centerpoint Energy after 25 years of...

James Edward Loveless, 84, ended his earthly journey and joined his Lord and Savior on April 9, 2021. He leaves behind his loving wife of 65 years Shirley M. (Albers) Loveless of Corrigan. He is survived by a loving family including his daughter, Cheryl Loveless Sciba and husband Don of Corrigan, daughter, Karen (Loveless) Stueber and husband Brian of Gilbert, Arizona, and daughter, Carol (Loveless) Caraway and husband Rob of Forney. He was the loving Grandpa to 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Grandchildren include Rachael (Sciba) Cowling and husband Chris of Leander, Jacob Sciba of Austin, Kelcy Sciba of Corrigan, Glenn Caraway and wife Kalei of Forney, Katelynn (Caraway)...

James Edward Loveless, 84, ended his earthly journey and joined his Lord and Savior on April 9, 2021. He leaves behind his loving wife of 65 years Shirley M. (Albers) Loveless of Corrigan. He is survived by a loving family including his daughter, Cheryl Loveless Sciba and husband Don of Corrigan, daughter, Karen (Loveless) Stueber and husband Brian of Gilbert, Arizona, and daughter, Carol (Loveless) Caraway and husband Rob of Forney. He was the loving Grandpa to 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Grandchildren include Rachael (Sciba) Cowling and husband Chris of Leander, Jacob Sciba of Austin, Kelcy Sciba of Corrigan, Glenn Caraway and wife Kalei of Forney, Katelynn (Caraway)...

Cheryl Marie Crawford, 69, of Coldspring, Texas peacefully passed away on March 31, 2021. Cheryl was born July 13, 1951 in San Antonio Texas to Eugene and Dorothy Conard. She met her husband, Richard Crawford, at church while in high school. They were married December 27, 1968. The pastor said several times that they were "meant for each other". Cheryl was a much loved teacher of Texas History in the Clear Creek ISD, and then obtained her Master's in Counseling from the University of Houston. She then went on to be a high school counselor for over two decades. She retired in 2009 only to return the next fall for an additional two years! After Richard's retirement in 2012 from American...

Graveside services for Ernest "Bill" Perkins, 80, of Zavalla, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 12, 2020 in the Jonesville Cemetery in Huntington. Mr. Perkins was born August 26, 1940 in Lufkin, Texas. He passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at The Joseph House in Lufkin. Mr. Perkins was self employed for over 40 years as owner of Perkins Pool Service. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Sandy Perkins; daughter, Jamie Perkins; son/nephew and wife, Danny and Kim Perkins; grandchildren, Erin Hurtado, Joshua Perkins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Ruth Perkins on August 27, 2020. In...

Dolores "Dee" Melba Doughtie Dolores "Dee" Melba Doughtie, of Houston, Texas at the age of 84 left this world to join our Lord Jesus Christ on August 31, 2020. She was born September 26, 1935 in Liberty, Texas. She was the only child of George Marion Doughtie and Pearl Elizabeth Smith. Dee lived in Houston most of her life. She was an accomplished pianist and artist. She loved painting animals and painting subjects in motion. She worked for Pennzoil for several years moving on to free lancing crafts and catering while she continued to paint. After becoming ill, she moved to Lufkin Texas under the care of Kennedy Health Center and the watchful eyes of her cousin Jim Hamby and...

Services for Louise "Honey" Harbuck Ricks will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2020 in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel, with visitation from 12:00 p.m. until service time. Interment will follow in the Fielder Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Ricks died peacefully in her home in Allen, Texas on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the age of 98. She was born March 22, 1922 in Lufkin, Texas to Earl and Vergie Harbuck, and grew up in the Lufkin area. She was married to Truben Ricks for 43 years until his death in 1981. Honey was the matriarch of her family, a loving friend, mother and grandmother and the source of great strength. She was a wonderful homemaker and an example of love, faithfulness, and...

Services for Sarah Riley Rich, 93, of Waco, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 17, 2019 in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Gann Cemetery in Lufkin. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. until service time. Mrs. Rich was born September 3, 1925 in Lufkin, Texas, the daughter of the late Ora Lee (Pate) and William Riley. She passed away Thursday, June 12, 2019 in Waco. Survivors include her sons, Elton Ray Rich and Rodney Rich and wife Rebecca; grandsons, Bob Rich and wife Alison and Brian Rich and wife Alissa; granddaughter, Amber Martinez and husband Roy; great-grandchildren, Zach and Zoe Rich and Sara, Elizabeth and Maggie Martinez; step-grandchildren,...