Shafer Funeral Home

Memorial services for Debbie (Hull) Banks, 59, of Etoile, will be held Friday, November 22, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Shafer Funeral Home in Lufkin with Rev. Becky Love officiating. Debbie was born on July 19, 1965, in Cortez, Colorado, to Bud Hull and Francis Delores (Bullock) Grimes, and died Sunday, November 17, 2024, at her residence. Debbie was a member of Huntington United Methodist Church. She loved her grandbabies and her fur babies very much. Debbie worked as a speech therapist and influenced countless lives. She considered everyone as part of her tribe. Debbie enjoyed crafting and traveling. Her heart was always in West Texas. She is survived by her daughter, Whitni Alexis Pryor...

Memorial services for Debbie (Hull) Banks, 59, of Etoile, will be held Friday, November 22, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Shafer Funeral Home in Lufkin with Rev. Becky Love officiating. Debbie was born on July 19, 1965, in Cortez, Colorado, to Bud Hull and Francis Delores (Bullock) Grimes, and died Sunday, November 17, 2024, at her residence. Debbie was a member of Huntington United Methodist Church. She loved her grandbabies and her fur babies very much. Debbie worked as a speech therapist and influenced countless lives. She considered everyone as part of her tribe. Debbie enjoyed crafting and traveling. Her heart was always in West Texas. She is survived by her daughter, Whitni Alexis Pryor...

Donnie Myrle (Weeks) Smith, 86, of Diboll, was born on October 20, 1936, in Diboll, Texas, to the late John Harrison and Lela (Lowe) Weeks and died Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Diboll. Ms. Smith was born and raised in Diboll Texas and graduated from Diboll High School in 1957. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Diboll. Ms. Smith is survived by her sister Charlene "Polly" Leavell and husband James of Diboll; nieces, Jamie Gressler and husband Bob of Woodville, Julie Scott and husband James of Diboll, and LaNita Gilchriest and husband Brook of Silsbee; along with several cousins, great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Bill Rogers;...

Memorial services for Donald (Don) Baum,81, of Lufkin, will be held Friday November 15 at 1:00 pm at Shafer Funeral Home, Lufkin, Texas. with Paster Rick Russell and Paster Mark Wilke officiating. Mr. Baum was born August 28, 1943 in Jefferson County, Missouri to the late Walter and Audry (Buechting) Baum and died November 9, 2024 at his residence. Don served in the United States Army Signal Corp. He was assigned to the White House Communication Agency. After his service (1967) he began a career with AT&T (formerly Western Electric) and retired in 1995. All of his adult life he was a member of American Legion over 57 years and served in several positions. Don loved America and...

Graveside services for Wilma Nell Jordan, 86, of Lufkin, will be held Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Garden of Memories Memorial Park in Lufkin with Pastor Charles Robert officiating. Mrs. Jordan was born on August 22, 1938, in Angelina County, Texas, to the late Emil Jones Sr. and Bonnie (Baker) Jones and died Sunday, October 27, 2024, in South Lake surrounded by her family. Mrs. Jordan Graduated from Hudson High School in 1956 where she was a cheerleader and thrived in her academics. Wilma married her best friend Vernon "Hoople" Jordan and was married for 62 years. They had four children and resided in Lufkin, Texas. Wilma had a big heart for helping those in need. Wilma...

Funeral services for Joe Henry "Joey" Smith, Jr., 53, of Diboll, will be held Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Shafer Funeral Home in Lufkin with Rev. David Goodwin and Clay Powell officiating, and Masonic rites under the auspices of the Burke Masonic Lodge #833 A.F. & A.M. Interment will follow at the Garden of Memories Memorial Park. Joey was born on October 8, 1971, in Lufkin, Texas, to Joe Henry Smtih, Sr. and Diane (White) Smith, and died Saturday, October 26, 2024, in Diboll. Joey was of the Church of Christ faith. He was a member of Burke Masonic Lodge #833, Lufkin Masonic Lodge #669, Angelina Masonic Lodge #1263, Swift Masonic Lodge #678, and Homer Masonic Lodge...

Funeral services for Mary Rosann Ashe, 53, of Lufkin, will be held Friday, November 1, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Shafer Funeral Home in Lufkin with Pastor Carl Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Old Shiloh Cemetery in Mt. Enterprise. Mrs. Mary Rosann Ashe was born on May 19, 1971, in Deridder, Louisiana , to Mickey Walker and Carol Ann Walker, and died Saturday, October 26, 2024, in Jasper. Ms. Mary Ashe was an avid outdoorsman who found peace in solo camping, hiking, and fishing. Her life was dedicated to children, as she spent 20 years working in schools and touched the lives of all those she spent time with. She loved curling up with a good book and a hot cup of coffee in one of...

Memorial services for Carolyn Sue Cantrell, 82, of Arlington, Texas, will be held Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Shafer Funeral Home in Lufkin with Bro. Ty Phillips officiating. Carolyn Sue was born on June 16, 1942, in McCaskill, Arkansas, to the late Hannie (Mac) and Aubrey Cantrell, and passed away peacefully at home with family on October 13, 2024. Carolyn Sue suffered with vascular dementia for many years. Carolyn Sue and her family moved to Houston and finally settled in Lufkin, Texas. She graduated from Stephen F. Austin University with a BA and then a MSW from the University of Texas at Arlington. Carolyn Sue worked as a social worker for MADD (Mothers Against Drunk...

Funeral services for Sue Moore, 83, of Diboll, will be held Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Shafer Funeral Home in Lufkin with Brother David Goodwin officiating. Interment will follow at Whitehouse Cemetery in Lufkin. Mrs. Moore was born on February 20, 1941, in Saratoga, Texas, to the late William Henry Church and Lena Reeves Church, and died Sunday, October 13, 2024, in Diboll. She was a great mother and wonderful cook. She retired from EL Chico after 25 years. Mrs. Moore was everyone's favorite waitress where she was known as "Mama Sue". She enjoyed spending time with her cats. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Arthur Jones of Diboll; son, Bobby...

Funeral services for Joshua "Cricket" Williams, 23, of Lufkin, will be held Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Freedom Church in Lufkin with Jordan Collard officiating. Interment will follow at Gann Cemetery in Pollok. Joshua was born on May 22, 2001, in Nacogdoches, Texas, to Samuel Luke Williams and Laura Mae (Carden) McLeod, and died Saturday, October 12, 2024, at his residence. Joshua served in the United States Navy and loved helping others. He was a member of Freedom Church in Lufkin. Joshua enjoyed traveling, fishing, singing, and playing the guitar. He is survived by his mother and father, Laura and Patrick McLeod of Lufkin; father and mother, Sam and Amber Williams...

Funeral services for Betty Jo (Colwell) Sanches, 103, of Lufkin, will be held Friday, October 11, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at Shafer Funeral Home in Lufkin with Bro. Blackie Cranford officiating. Interment will follow at Zavalla Cemetery in Zavalla, Texas. Betty Jo (Colwell) Sanches was born on May 27, 1921, in Zavalla, Texas, to the late Charlie Ewing Colwell and Lessie Emma Colwell, and died Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Lufkin. Mrs. Sanches enjoyed morning walks, coffee, and coca cola. She loved her church family and never met a stranger. She loved her grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. Mrs. Sanches was an excellent cook. She liked taking trips to Galveston with her husband,...

Graveside services for Bobby James Chandler, Sr., 85, of Diboll, will be held Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Pine Grove Cemetery in Diboll with Bro. Travis Lawrence officiating. Mr. Chandler was born on May 15, 1939, in Shelby County, Texas, to the late Hollis Raymond Chandler and Inis Martha (Battles) Chandler, and died October 6, 2024, in Lufkin. Mr. Chandler was a lifetime member of Burke Baptist Church and served as a deacon. He was the president of a local union for the Paper Mill in Lufkin, Texas. Mr. Chandler was a realtor and real estate inspector. He loved to hunt, ride horses, show coon dogs, and work on his farm. Above all, he loved his family and especially loved...

Graveside services for Charline Herrington Lively, 98, of Lufkin, will be held Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Garden of Memories Memorial Park in Lufkin with Rev. Mark Newton officiating. Charline Herrington Lively was born December 5, 1925, in Trinity, Texas. She was the daughter of Annie Pearl Herrington and Henry Charles Herrington. She passed away September 24, 2024. Mrs. Lively grew up in Huntsville, Texas. She attended both Sam Houston State University and Stephen F. Austin University where she earned her Bachelor and Master of Education degrees. She taught in the Lufkin Public School System for thirty-five years, retiring in 1985. She volunteered at Memorial Hospital...

A Visitation for Dean Pe?a, 75, of Hudson, will be held Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Shafer Funeral Home in Lufkin. Mr. Pe?a was born on February 27, 1949, in Lexington, Kentucky, to Rudolph Pe?a and Leona (Gilbert) Pe?a , and died Thursday, September 19, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Pe?a met the love of his life, Beverly, at the age of 14 in 1963 and was devoted to her from that moment on. They built a life together based on love and devotion. They married on July 14, 1969, and enjoyed 55 years of marriage. They moved from Kentucky to Texas in 1981 and settled in Hudson, Texas in 1987. Mr. Pe?a loved his family with his whole heart...

Funeral services for Dustin Trey Dorcz, 35, of Lufkin, will be held Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Clawson Assembly of God Church in Pollok with Pastor Brad Wars officiating. Interment will follow at Gann Cemetery in Pollok. Dustin was born on September 25, 1988, in Lufkin, Texas, and died Sunday, September 15, 2024, in Houston. Dustin loved grilling, wind therapy on his motorcycle, fishing, dancing, singing, and was always the life of the party. Most of all, he loved his family. Dustin was a 100% family man. He had many great friends that he considered family as well. Dustin was a jack of all trades. He was everyone's go to "fixer". One of the hardest working men any of...

Funeral services for Ruth White, 93, of Huntington, Texas, will be held Monday, September 2, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Shafer Funeral Home in Lufkin with Bro. Chris Rawlinson officiating. Interment will follow at Bennett Cemetery in Apple Springs, Texas. Mrs. White was born on July 25, 1931, in Helmic, Texas, to the late Arthur Due and Addis (Young) Due, and died Thursday, August 29, 2024, in Lufkin. In her younger days she enjoyed volleyball, academics, and won the state poetry contest. Ruth was a homemaker, a wonderful cook, seamstress and gardener. She enjoyed taking her daughters to church and sewing their Easter Sunday dresses every year. She loved playing games like "42", chicken foot,...

Funeral services for Dustin Lee Blalock, 40, of Huntington, will be held Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at Shafer Funeral Home in Lufkin. Interment will follow at Rocky Hill Cemetery in Huntington. Dustin was born on September 2, 1983, in Lufkin, Texas, and died Saturday, August 24, 2024, in Lufkin. Dustin was a member of Rocky Hill Baptist Church in Huntington. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, listening to music, and going on cruises and to the lake. Dustin was a good dog trainer and loved his family very much. He is survived by his wife, Crystal Rodriguez Blalock of Lufkin; son, Bryson Rodriguez of Odessa; daughter, Layla Rodriguez of Lufkin; mother, Lena Alexander of Huntington;...

Funeral services for Lacey Kathleen (Overstreet) Phillips, 51, of Huntington, will be held Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Shafer Funeral Home in Lufkin with Bro. Kevin Burnett officiating. Interment will follow at Old Union Cemetery. Lacey was born on May 26, 1973, in Lufkin, Texas, to Larry Wayne Overstreet, Sr. and Linda Kay (Thigpen) Overstreet, and died Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at her residence. Lacey graduated from Lufkin High School in 1992. She went back to college 20 years later with the help of a dear friend, Darlene, and graduated in 2015 with a degree in Health Care Administration from the University of Phoenix. Lacey has a strong testimony of our Heavenly Father...

Funeral services for Dennis Ray Forrest, 75, of Diboll, will be held Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Shafer Funeral Home in Lufkin with Bro. Darel Forrest officiating. Interment will follow at Fielders Cemetery in Lufkin. Mr. Forrest was born on October 7, 1948, in Lufkin, Texas, to the late Hogue Forrest and Hazel (Middleton) Forrest, and died peacefully on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at his home with a smile on his face. Mr. Forrest was of the Lutheran faith and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He retired from the trucking industry with over 50 years' experience. Mr. Forrest loved music and dancing. He never met a stranger and to know him was to love...