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Deanna Lynn Hartmann, 64, of Pollok, was born February 19, 1958 to Katherine (Camper) and Charles Bratcher in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. She went to be with our Lord on Monday, May 23, 2022 at her residence. Deanna was a loving wife and mother who loved to cook and do crossword puzzles. She also enjoyed watching old TV shows, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Steven Hartmann of Pollok; son, David of Lufkin; sister, Mary and husband Frank of Florida; brother-in-law, Gary of Alabama; mother-in-law, Dorothy of Pollok; sisters-in-law, Theresa Burmester and husband Richard, and Beverly Kay and husband Ross. She is also survived by numerous extended family and...

Graveside services for Jerry Lee Bryan, 80, of Lufkin will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2022 in the Whitehouse Cemetery. Mr. Bryan was born August 21, 1941 in Marshall, Texas to the late Irma Lee (Awbrey) and Norris Eugene Bryan, and he passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 in a local hospital. The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2022 in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel. Survivors include his wife, Karen Bryan; sister, Judith Osting and husband Dennis; son, Billy Bryan; 2 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; mother-in-law, Nell Addington; sister-in-law Lorrie Addington; brother-in-law, Charlie Addington; nephew, Brady Addington; and numerous...

Inurnment services for Nick Fox will be held at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, June 23, 2022 in the Houston National Cemetery located at 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas. Nick Fox, 68, of Lufkin was born on Halloween in 1953 in Mercedes, Texas (in the Rio Grande Valley). His mother, Margaret, often said he was her salvation and she loved him fiercely Nick Fox died May 18, 2022 in Lufkin, Texas at a Hospice managed group home called The Joseph House. He'd been suffering from both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases for six years Nick leaves behind his wife, Karen Felts Fox; daughter, Rachel Fox Dills; sisters, Maggie (Midge) Fox, and Martha Nelson; granddaughters, Josephine Avery...

Patricia Phillips, age 85, of Houston, Texas passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022. Patricia was born November 12, 1936. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.GipsonFuneralHome.com for the Phillips family

Services for Billy Lavone Vardeman, 85, of Lufkin, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 9, 2022 in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Bobby Ryan officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Springs Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas. Mr. Vardeman was born March 12, 1937 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, the son of the late Gladys (Hines) and Sol Vardeman. He passed away Friday, May 6, 2022 in a local hospital. Mr. Vardeman loved his family and especially loved being a grandfather. His passion was gun trading in his early years and enjoyed going to the Canton Trade Days. He also enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Astros. In his later years, he enjoyed watching Fox...

Madeline Largent, 94, of Lufkin, was born January 6, 1928 in Mansfield, Massachusetts. She was the older of two daughters born to the late Michael and Adria Melchiorri. She passed away peacefully Thursday, May 5, 2022 at her home surrounded by family and friends. Madeline retired from Southland Federal Credit Union, following over 25 years of dedicated service. She, along with her late husband of almost 55 years, Alva L. (Blondy) Largent, were also charter members of the Credit Union, having helped get it started in 1964. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, past president of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), and also volunteered as one of the "pink ladies" at...

Services for Delmer James Mudd, Jr., 72, of Lufkin, were held on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in the Elwyn M. Gipson Memorial Chapel located in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park, 5205 S. First Street, with interment following in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park. Mr. Mudd was born August 8, 1949 in Gonzales, Texas, the son of the late Dorothy Louise (Sutter) and Delmer James Mudd, Sr. He passed away Friday, April 29, 2022 in a local hospital. Capt. (Retired) Mudd was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He proudly served his country with the United States Air Force for 22-1/2 years. Survivors include his wife, Susan P. Mudd; daughter, Dianna L. Kennedy, son,...

Services for Delmer James Mudd, Jr., 72, of Lufkin, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2022 in the Elwyn M. Gipson Memorial Chapel located in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park, 5205 S. First Street, with interment following in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until service time in the Elwyn M. Gipson Memorial Chapel. Mr. Mudd was born August 8, 1949 in Gonzales, Texas, the son of the late Dorothy Louise (Sutter) and Delmer James Mudd, Sr. He passed away Friday, April 29, 2022 in a local hospital. Capt. (Retired) Mudd was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He proudly served his country with the...

On April 22, 2022, we lost our father and mentor, Dr. Bryan O. Blevins, Sr. after suffering a fall in his Lufkin home. Despite the tireless efforts of the doctors and staff at Woodlands Heights Medical Center, Dr. Blevins passed away Friday morning surrounded by his family. Dr. Blevins is survived by his son, Bryan Blevins, Jr. and wife Shelley of Beaumont, daughter, Jaime Hensley of Lufkin; grandchildren, Reid Hensley, Trey Hensley, Kate Blevins, Emily Chionsini and husband, Alex, Chase Humble; great-grandchild, Kaden Humble; and sister Lynn Easley, of Tyler, Texas. Bryan was born to A.B. "Buster" Blevins and Ollie Marie on July 19,1939 in Baytown, Texas. He was a multi-sport...

On April 22, 2022, we lost our father and mentor, Dr. Bryan O. Blevins, Sr. after suffering a fall in his Lufkin home. Despite the tireless efforts of the doctors and staff at Woodlands Heights Medical Center, Dr. Blevins passed away Friday morning surrounded by his family. Dr. Blevins is survived by his son, Bryan Blevins, Jr. and wife Shelley of Beaumont, daughter, Jaime Hensley of Lufkin; grandchildren, Reid Hensley, Trey Hensley, Kate Blevins, Emily Chionsini and husband, Alex, Chase Humble; great-grandchild, Kaden Humble; and sister Lynn Easley, of Tyler, Texas. Bryan was born to A.B. "Buster" Blevins and Ollie Marie on July 19,1939 in Baytown, Texas. He was a multi-sport...

Graveside services for LaDonna Louise Stapleton, 78, of Huntington, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 24, 2022 in the Sims/Rocky Hill Cemetery, with Bro. Bobby Wilson officiating. LaDonna was born September 4, 1943 in Lufkin, Texas, the daughter of the late Ida Maude (Berwick) and Elton Wright. She passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at her residence. LaDonna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed doing yardwork at her house, cooking at holiday times for her family, and sewing. She was a member of Rocky Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, LaDonna and Robert Walker; son and daughter-in-law, Albert Ray and Kim...

Services for Betty Lou McGuire, 82, of Lufkin, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2022 in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Keith Woolf officiating. Interment will follow in the Berry Cemetery. Mrs. McGuire was born August 12, 1939 in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of the late Kathryn (Myers) Schmidt and James Wesley Sherrill, Sr. She passed away Friday, April 15, 2022 in a local nursing facility. Mrs. McGuire was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed working with pottery and arts and crafts. She had a gift and passion for growing and nurturing plants and flowers. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include her...

Patricia Ann Batson, 75, of Lufkin, was born on April 22, 1946 in Lufkin, TX to Arthur and Juanita Fisher. She passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022 in Huntington, TX. Patricia was a loving mother and worked independently as a caregiver. She is survived by her daughter, Mellissa Choate of Lufkin; son Michael Batson of Huntington; brother, Jerry Fisher of Lufkin. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and daughter, Melinda Davis. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. Special thanks to Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center for their care of Patricia. Services have been placed in the trust of Gipson...

Services for Ora Lee Traylor, 91, of Lufkin, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2022 in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. John Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Center Grove Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Mrs. Traylor was born September 26, 1930 in Clarendon, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Birtie (Brown) and James T. Inge. She passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022 in a local nursing facility. Mrs. Traylor was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed sewing, researching genealogy, doing arts and crafts, reading poetry and cooking. She was a former member of Herty Church of Christ. Survivors include her sons and...

Services for Merle (McNeil) Weaver, 79, of Lufkin, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2022 in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Charles Roberts officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park. Mrs. Weaver was born October 6, 1942 in Lufkin, Texas, the daughter of the late Mary Gertie (Gann) and Edgar Lee McNeil. She went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, March 28, 2022. Mrs. Weaver was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed scrapbooking, spending time with her family and watching her grandchildren dance and play sports. Mrs. Weaver was a longtime member of Herty Baptist Church, where...

Services for Doloris Endsley, 90, of Huntington, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Russell Bryan and Bro. Robert Horn officiating. Interment will follow in the Huntington Cemetery. Mrs. Endsley was born October 31, 1931 in Glazier, Texas, the daughter of the late Vera (Stone) and Albert Farnsworth. She passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022 in a Houston hospital. Mrs. Endsley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved being with her family. She enjoyed doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles, quilting and crocheting. She was a member of Johnson Baptist Church. She was retired from Huntington ISD...

We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord- 2 Corinthians 5:8 NKJV. Our sweet Momma closed her eyes and opened them to the presence of her Lord and Savior on March 22, 2022. On May 23, 1938, Melba J. (Ainsworth) Anthony was born to Granny and Papa (Florence (Winthrop) and F. L. Ainsworth. She was the fourth of seven children and the first girl in her family. She was a Lufkin Panther graduating in the Class of 1956. While working at the Lufkin Telephone Office, she met Airman Robert R. Anthony. They married in 1960 and eventually made Lufkin their home and raising six children. Our Momma was known for her simplicity and...

Services for Billy Joe Hendry, 77, of Lufkin will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 18, 2022 in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Jerry Chandler officiating. Interment will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Diboll, Texas. Billy was born August 31, 1944 in Diboll, Texas to Mildred Juanita (Loving) and Young Hendry. He passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at his residence. Billy served his country in the branch of the United States Army. He will be missed by his family and friends. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Linda (Chandler) Hendry; sons, Doug Hendry, Billy Hendry Jr., Adam Hendry, and David Hendry and wife Michelle; sister Louise Hendry; grandchildren, Hannah...

Services for Gladys Elaine Massingill, 106, of Fairview, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2022 in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel, with Chaplain Rick Clark and Pastor Gene Hazell officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. Mrs. Massingill was born June 29, 1915 in Henderson, Texas, the daughter of the late Annabertha (Harrell) and John Whitehead. She passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at her residence. Mrs. Massingill was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. She enjoyed gardening and loved serving people. She enjoyed babysitting and taking care of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. ...