Shafer Funeral Home

Graveside services for Jimmie Thigpen, 86, of Lufkin, will be held Friday, November 24, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Garden of Memories Memorial Park in Lufkin with Pastor Jacob Fitzgerald officiating. Mrs. Thigpen was born on December 29, 1936, in Brockwell, Arkansas, to the late James Woodrow Landers and Vida E. (Jones) Landers, and died Monday, November 20, 2023, in Lufkin. Mrs. Thigpen was a member of Denman Avenue Baptist Church in Lufkin. She read her bible every morning and was faithful to the word of God. Mrs. Thigpen was a wonderful cook and was known for her tea cakes. She had a green thumb and also enjoyed crocheting. Mrs. Thigpen would crochet Afghans for every grandchild and...

Funeral services for Daisy Earnestine Cleveland, 74, of Lufkin, will be held Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at New Life Church in Lufkin with Pastor Tony Holder and Rev. Kenith Jackson officiating. A graveside service will be held at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Trinity County, Texas at 4:00 p.m. that day. Mrs. Cleveland was born on November 25, 1948, to the late Earnest Sims and Ellen (Osborn) Sims, and died Thursday, November 16, 2023, in Lufkin. Mrs. Cleveland was a founding member of New Life Church in Lufkin and loved serving her church. Once she retired from her job with the State of Texas, she became a cook at the church daycare where she enjoyed feeding the children and...

Funeral services for Loretta Waggoner, 88, of Nacogdoches, will be held Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at New Life Christian Fellowship Church in Nacogdoches with Pastor Dale Morton officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery in Nacogdoches. Mrs. Waggoner was born on September 24, 1935, in Nacogdoches, Texas, to the late Weldon "Joe" Alders and Ruby Gertrude (Duke) Alders, and died Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at her residence. Loretta married the love of her life, the late Dell Waggoner Jr., on May 28, 1954. They were married 59 years at the time of his death. She dearly loved her family and embraced life to the fullest. She invested in the lives of her family and...

Services for Gale Dene Allred, 78, of Richardson, Texas, were conducted Tuesday, Nov. 7, at Heights Church in Richardson with burial at Restland Cemetery. Dene was born Sept. 15, 1945, in Lufkin to Jodie Shepherd and Aliece Holland Allred and died Nov. 1 at Medical City Hospital in Dallas from multiple organ failure resulting from complications with acute myeloid leukemia. Dene was an executive vice president and director of sales and leasing at Central Management, Inc. in Dallas for 38 years?winning several awards as a top performer in his field, including the coveted "Bulldog Award" for tenacity, and was selected as a charter member of the McKinney, Texas, Hall of Fame. He participated...

Services for Gale Dene Allred, 78, were conducted Nov. 7 at Heights Church in Richardson, with burial at Restland Cemetery. Mr. Allred, of Richardson, died Nov. 1 in a Dallas-area hospital after multiple organ failure, following treatment for acute myeloid leukemia. He was born in Lufkin Sept. 15, 1945, to Jodie S. and Aliece Holland Allred. Dene was executive vice president and director of commercial sales, industrial, and leasing for Central Management Inc. in Dallas for 38 years. He won numerous awards as a top performer in his industry, including selection to the McKinney Hall of Fame. He was active as a deacon at Heights Church in Richardson. During his days at Lufkin High School,...

Funeral services for Frances Jean Denby, 89, of Huntington, will be held Friday, October 27, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Highway Missionary Baptist Church in Huntington with Bro. Lamar Denby and James Denby officiating. A graveside service will be held at West Hamilton Cemetery in Shelby County at 2:00 p.m. Mrs. Denby was born on September 18, 1934, in Hemphill, Texas, to the late Rex Carl White and Atrell Lilly (Wright) White, and died Monday, October 23, 2023, in Huntington. Mrs. Denby was a member of Highway Missionary Baptist Church in Huntington. She worked alongside her husband in his business and was also a dedicated Sunday School teacher, president of the Ladies Auxiliary, and VBS...

Memorial services for John Marshall "Buck" Doiron will be held Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Shafer Funeral Home in Lufkin, TX. Please bring your memories, stories, and "Buckisms" to share as we gather to celebrate his life in an easy-going, casual style he would have enjoyed. Mr. Doiron was born on April 1, 1947, in Alexandria, Louisiana, to the late Earl J. and Dessie (West) Doiron and died Wednesday, October 18, 2023, in the comfort of his home. Mr. Doiron retired after 40 years of service as a Civil Engineer from the US Forest Service, which allowed him to see and travel the United States and meet people. He was an active member of the Lufkin Host Lions Club and spent his...

Graveside services for Wilton Jerry Whitehead, 95, of Lufkin, will be held Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Lufkin Lester Hutson and Rev. Gene Hazell officiating. Wilton was born on November 23, 1927, in Burke, Texas, to the late John Jesse Whitehead and Anna Bertha (Harrell) Whitehead, and died Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in Lufkin. Wilton was the youngest of 10 children. He retired from the State of Texas Highway Department and also worked with the Texas Forestry Department and Texas Foundry. Wilton also owned his own appliance repair shop in Fairview, Texas. He served in the United States Army from 1945 to 1947. In May 1948, Wilton married Opal Lucille...

Funeral services for Shirley Ann Smith, 79, of Lufkin, will be held Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Shafer Funeral Home in Lufkin with Bro. John Harvey and Martin Baker officiating. Graveside services will be held at Franks Branch Cemetery in Fred, Texas at 1:30 p.m. Mrs. Smith was born on September 14, 1944, in Orange, Texas, to the late Jack Sharp and Eva (Forse) Brack, and died Monday, October 9, 2023, in Hillside, Illinois. Mrs. Smith was of Christian faith. Shirley loved her family and looked forward to each family gathering. She was a longtime resident of Lufkin. Mrs. Shirley relocated to Hillside, Illinois to live with her daughter and son-in-law. She did not fear the...

A service to celebrate the life of Terry Lynn (Jordan) Colston, 62, of Lufkin, will be held Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Shafer Funeral Home in Lufkin with Bro. Ronnie Frankens and Bro. Gentry Wilkerson officiating. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. at Central Cemetery located at 1800 Central Loop, Robeline, Louisiana 71469. Terry was born on July 3, 1961, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to the late Huey Amos Jordan and Tommie Lou (Barnhill) Withers, and passed away after a 5 year courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, October 8, 2023, with her family by her side in Lufkin. Terry was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a very hard worker and...

Memorial services for Michael W. Ramsey, 70, of Timpson, Texas, will be held Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Shafer Funeral Home in Lufkin with Bro. Levi Cohorst officiating. Mr. Ramsey was born on May 2, 1953, in Houston, Texas, to the late Edward B. Ramsey and Bernice (Hughes) Ramsey, and died Thursday, October 5, 2023, at his residence in Timpson. Above all, Mr. Ramsey or "Papa," dearly loved his family and friends. He was well-known for his cooking abilities, and he always loved having get-togethers at the farm. When not in the kitchen, Mr. Ramsey was known for having a project or two in the works. This included anything from rebuilding a Willys Jeep to checking in on his...

Funeral services for Charles "Charlie" W. Walker, Jr., 99, of Lufkin, will be held Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Shafer Funeral Home in Lufkin with Brother Michael Self officiating. Interment will follow at Walker Cemetery in Lufkin. Mr. Walker was born on April 21, 1924, in Calf Creek, Texas, to the late Charles Washington Walker, Sr. and Buelah (Bridges) Walker. He died Monday, October 2, 2023, in the home of his daughter, peacefully and surrounded by love. Charlie loved the Lord and was ordained when he was 88 years old. A member of Allentown Congregational Methodist Church, he occasionally preached and taught Sunday School for 36 years. He loved nothing more than taking...

Funeral services for Patricia Vernelle "Nell" (Howard) Whisenant, 81, of Lufkin, will be held Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Shafer Funeral Home in Lufkin with Bro. Louie Lawson officiating. Interment will follow at Gann Cemetery in Pollok. Mrs. Whisenant was born on May 27, 1942, in Splendora, Texas, to the late Daniel and Gracie Evelyn "Lilley" Howard, and died Thursday, September 28, 2023, in West Palm Beach, Florida. Mrs. Whisenant had many hobbies. She enjoyed cooking, baking, crocheting, and sewing. Mrs. Whisenant loved the holidays and decorating for them. She was the manager of Dollar General, an employee of Lufkin Antique Mall and worked for the Forest Service. Mrs....

Graveside services for Billy E. Pitts , 90, of Lufkin, will be held Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Old Union Cemetery in Lufkin with Pastor John Harvey officiating. Mr. Pitts was born on February 1, 1933, in Chipley, Florida, to the late Dallas Pitts and Beatrice Broomfield, and died Thursday, September 13, 2023, in Lufkin. Mr. Pitts served in the U.S Navy. During his service he earned four honorable medals, Good Conduct Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, and China Service Medal. Billy was a hard worker and a family man, he enjoyed family fish fry gatherings, helping to build family houses, and standing at the door waving goodbye. He loved his...

Funeral services for Tommy Adams 68, of Pollok Texas, will be held Friday , September 8, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Shafer Funeral Home in Lufkin with Mike Fowler officiating. Interment will follow at Aldredge Cemetery in Lufkin. Mr. Adams was born on June 7, 1955, in Apple Springs , Texas , to the late Robert Ervin Adams and Maudie Magdeline Turner and , died Monday, September 4, 2023, in his home. Tommy was a member of Foundry Assembly of God. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed spending his time outdoors. He is survived by his wife of 49 years Sharon Adams; daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and Mark Bailey of Zavalla TX; son and daughter-in-law, Cody and Kimberly...

Memorial services for Derron Keith Johnson, 58, of Lufkin, will be held Friday, September 15, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Keltys United Methodist Church in Lufkin with Pastor Cindy Doran and Bishop M.E. Lyons officiating. Derron was born on March 14, 1965, in Lufkin, Texas, to Donald Ray Johnson and Debra Jean (Sisk) Johnson Hoge, and died Friday, September 1, 2023, in Houston. Derron was a member of Keltys United Methodist Church in Lufkin. He served as a music minister for many years and did so all over the country. Music was his passion. Derron worked in Loss Prevention for K-Mart in Seattle and Florida for many years. He worked at Goodwill for the last year, where he believed in their...

Funeral services for Virginia Joan Hancock, 81, of Huntington, will be held Friday, August 18, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at Souls Harbor in Lufkin with Pastor Ty Martin and Pastor Randall McCall officiating. Interment will follow at Rocky Hill Cemetery in Huntington. Mrs. Hancock was born on September 22, 1941, in Palmdale, California, to Clifford Harold Robinson and Myrtle Ellen (Beaman) Robinson, and died Monday, August 14, 2023, at her home. Mrs. Hancock was a member of Souls Harbor in Lufkin. She loved Jesus more than anything and loved talking about the Lord. Mrs. Hancock enjoyed decorating her home and having company over to enjoy it. She loved people. Mrs. Hancock is survived by her...

Memorial services for Doyle Cathey, 72, of Lufkin, will be held Saturday, August 26, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Redtown Missionary Baptist Church in Pollok with Rev. Van Johnson and Bro. Corey Wilson officiating. Mr. Cathey was born on June 5, 1951, in Lufkin, Texas, to the late Archie Nolan Cathey and Vinell (Nessmith) Cathey, and died Monday, August 7, 2023, in Lufkin. Mr. Cathey grew up in Pollok and lived there his entire life. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, James and Jennifer Cathey of Alto; brother and sister-in-law, Archie and Doris Cathey of Pollok; sister-in-law, Mary Cathey of Lufkin; grandchildren, Austin Cathey and Justin Dunn, both of Alto; nephew, Jimmy Cathey...

Kandice Rhena Stotts Montelongo, 45, joined her Heavenly Father Saturday, July 22, 2023, far too soon. Graveside services will be held Monday, July 31, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Largent Cemetery in Lufkin with Duke Denk officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, July 30 from 6-8 p.m. at Shafer Funeral Home. Kandice was born February 17, 1978, in Corsicana, and spent most of her years in Lufkin. She graduated from SFA (BBA '06) and spent 13 years as an accountant, proudly running her own company, Smart Tax Bookkeeping, and Payroll, and also serving with HJMR, LLC and Intuit. When attending Hudson ISD, she played softball and her love of the sport never faded, as she spent countless evenings...

Funeral services for James Earl Cox, 80, of Lufkin, will be held Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Eastview United Pentecostal Church in Lufkin with Reverend David Hunt and Reverend Leon Wallace officiating. Interment will follow in the Gann Cemetery. Mr. Cox was born August 10, 1942, in Broaddus, Texas, to the late James Edward Cox and Vester Cox Roberts, and went to be with our Lord on Saturday, July 22, 2023, while surrounded by his loving daughters and family. James was the valedictorian of the graduating class of 1960 in Broaddus, Texas. He later moved to Lufkin where he met the love of his life and wife of 54 years, Linda Bynum Cox. He had a passion for hot rods and...