Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

Tina McDonald, age 48 of Lufkin, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at her home with her family by her side. Tina was born February 2, 1974 in Beaumont, Texas to parents, Samuel William Kerl and Judy Gail Keene Kerl. She was a graduate of Evedale High School then in 2002, graduated from Stephen F. Austin University with a BS in nursing. Tina completed her MS with a Nurse Anesthesia Degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center in 2006 and earned her MBA at Texas A&M in 2021. She was currently working as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Tina was a former board member of Lufkin Community Partners, LCP and a member of the St. Cyprians's Episcopal Church. Tina...

John R. Musgrove, age 74, of Grapeland, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at his home. John was born June 21, 1948 in Crockett to parents, John Belton Musgrove and Margaret Irene Beavers Musgrove. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during the Vietnam Era. John was retired from Texas Instruments as a machinist and was proud to be a mentor and "Friend of Bill W". He was of the Baptist faith. John is survived by daughters, Angie Solly and husband, Drayton of Rusk and Rhonda Gee of Crockett; grandchildren, Logan Haney and wife, Maggie, Ethan Keene, Jack Harbuck, and thirteen other grandchildren; sister, Gleda Brady and husband, Larry of Tyler; niece, Darla Collins and...

Betty Bitner, age 83 went to be with Jesus on June 27, 2022. Betty was born on September 11, 1938 in Crockett to parents, D. L. and Belle Stowe and was the oldest of four children. She graduated from Crockett High School and married the love of her life, Gene Bitner. Betty and Gene were married for 65 years on June 8, 2022. Together they had three children, Janet, Debbie and Darren. Betty worked as an office manager for Brimberry's Pharmacy and Triple S Crushed Stone. She enjoyed cooking for her family and could never make enough chocolate icebox pie. She enjoyed gardening with Gene and had a green thumb with both flowers and vegetables. Her favorite times were creating ceramics and...

James David McLeod, age 78, of Grapeland, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022 at his home in Augusta surrounded by his family. He was born October 14, 1943 in Crockett, Texas to John R. McLeod and Mattie Clark Driskill McLeod. He graduated from Grapeland High School in 1961 after attending Glover Schools and graduated from Sam Houston State University in 1965 with a Bachelor of Business Administration. James worked as an Expediter, Buyer and Purchasing Manager for Carrier Corporation in Tyler for 35 years before retiring and returning to the Augusta community to own and operate the Silver Creek Ranch, a cow/calf operation. The family would like to express a special thanks to his family...

Melvin R. Morgan, 91, of Bryan, Texas, peacefully entered the Gates of Heaven in the early morning hours of Wednesday March 9, 2022. He passed away in CHI-St. Joseph Regional Hospital in Bryan, with his daughter holding his hand. A special niece, Sherri (Lawrence) Boster, also stood lovingly by his side. Friends and family are invited to his Celebration of Life at 3 pm on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Callaway-Jones Funeral Center in Bryan, with Pastor Tim Skaggs officiating. Visitation will begin at 2 pm. Interment will immediately follow the service at Rest Ever Memorial Park Cemetery in Bryan. Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers of Bryan-College...

Carl Francis Sensat, age 78, of Crockett passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at his home. Carl was born February 12, 1943 in Beaumont to parents, George Sensat and Irene Bourque Sensat. He graduated from Lamar High School in Beaumont and was a policeman for the Beaumont Police Department retiring after many years of service. Carl was a beloved Husband, Daddy, Brother and Son. Carl is survived by wife, Connie R. Sensat of Crockett; daughters, Vicki Angerstein and husband, Samuel of Crockett, Patricia Henderson and husband, Kevin of Crockett; son, Paul Sensat and wife, Cynthia of Crockett; 6 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Ann Poole and husband, Marshall of Vidor;...

James H. Cordell was born in Houston, Texas on January 9, 1933. He died at his home in Crockett on June 19, 2021, with wife Caralyn holding his hand. James and Caralyn McKittrick graduated from Jeff Davis High School. They were married on December 15, 1951. He also attended the University of Houston. James was a natural born businessman who, with his father, started Andy Cordell Brick in 1955. As Houston grew, the business grew supplying clay brick plus concrete brick and block under the brand Cordell Brick. In the early 1970's, he helped his son Howard start JaHo Incorporated - an underground utility contracting company. It gave James pleasure to see Howard achieve great success owning and...

Helen Haddon Shmoldas (Age 104) died peacefully, surrounded by love and the tranquil blessing of a life well-lived, on April 2, 2021 in Pueblo, CO. As the beloved matriarch, inspiration, and strong foundation for her family, she is survived by her three children, Mary Edyth Shmoldas Gifford, John Dusan Shmoldas, and Sylvia Nell Shmoldas Clair; son-in-law Theodore Robin Clair; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and her half-sister Beatrice Haddon Lissow. Born in Livingston, Texas to Finney M. Haddon, Sr. and Ida Waters Johnson Haddon, Helen witnessed more than a century of change and turmoil, but remained steadfast and exceedingly humble in her focus on family, faith-filled service,...

Our beloved Maxine Rains Johnson - devoted wife, loving mom and proud grandma - was born June 4th, 1954 in Conroe, Texas and left this world on March 14th, 2021 after a hard-fought bout with Covid and pneumonia. The middle child of Harold and Verna Rains, Maxine grew up in Conroe, where she attended Conroe High School, then met and married the love of her life, loving husband of 47 years - Donald. She and Donald resided in Conroe where built a beautiful life together. In 2020, Maxine and Donald moved to Crockett, Texas to enjoy retirement together. Maxine and Donald were blessed with two children and seven grandchildren - daughter, Tiffany Lee and husband, Ronald and children, Callie (13)...

Stanley A. Petkosek, born 3-13-1944, passed away on December 8, 2020 after a long battle with Parkinson's. He is survived by his wife, Gwen of 49 years, three children, Jody Blasdell, Jeffrey Blasdell, Rodney Desoto, six grandchildren, one great grandson, sister Diana Graham and brother Richard Petkosek. Stan was born in Painsville, Ohio and served in the Vietnam War for four years, after high school. He then moved to Conroe/Montgomery Texas to become an avid horseman, land salesman, home builder and successful entrepreneur. He loved the outdoors and cooking on his grill. He showed his quarter horses in the Houston Rodeo circuit for multiple years. He was a strong, reserved, hard man...

Arnold Sherer, 87, passed away Tuesday in Crockett. Born Sept 20, 1932 in Port Arthur to Arthur and Ellen Lee Sherer. He graduated from Nederland High School in 1950. After graduation, Lamar University offered him a baseball scholarship, where he met his wife, Virginia Duren. Arnold graduated with a Bachelor's Degree as a Mechanical Engineer and had a Professional Engineer license in the State of Texas. He was hired by Texaco working until retirement in 1987. His many hobbies included taxidermy, golf, bowling, fishing, little league coach, avid duck hunter and big game hunter. Arnold was a lifetime member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and a faithful member of the First...