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Rayford Allen James 1947 — 2024 Janice McKnight 1943 — 2024 Memorial service for Janice Birdsong McKnight, 80, of Nacogdoches will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Grace Bible Church with Pastor Brent Bullard officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 2:00pm Janice was born in Beaumont, Texas, the daughter of Morris and Frances Mauritzen Birdsong. From a young age, she was taught strong Christian values and carried those values at the core of her life. She graduated at the top of her high school class. During her senior year, she met a young man who quickly became her soul mate and best friend. She and Bob McKnight went to Tyler Junior College together where she proudly became an Apache Bell. They... Jill Dellene Davis Goad 1964 — 2024 Jill Davis Goad was born October 8, 1964 in Lufkin, Texas to Wayne C. and Barbara (Costlow) Davis. She passed away August 11, 2024 in Nacogdoches at Medical Center Hospital from complications of emergency exploratory surgery. Jill was raised in the Bald Hill/Homer communities. She graduated from Lufkin High School in 1983. From there she went to Florida College in Temple Terrace, Florida for two years. While there she was in the chorus and Split Image musical groups and got to travel to many states promoting the college. She made many lifelong friends while there. After returning home to Lufkin, she went to SFA University. While worshiping at Mound and Star (now Stallings Drive) Church... Carthage, TX Flora Ruth Register 1933 — 2024 Flora Register, 90, of Nacogdoches, TX, formerly of Carthage, TX, passed away on Sat., Aug. 10, 2024. She was born on Dec. 9, 1933. Graveside service: 2 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 17, 2024, at Fairview Cemetery in Nacogdoches under the direction of Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home; Visitation: 5-7 p.m. on Friday at Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home in Carthage. Joy Dell McSwain Berry 1941 — 2024 Joy Dell Berry, age 82, a long-time resident of Martinsville, Texas and member of Melrose Methodist Church passed away on Friday, August 9th in Mt. Pleasant after a courageous battle with Vasculitis. Joy was born on November 5th, 1941, in the former logging camp known as Camp Worth in San Augustine County, Texas, to parents, Ras and Ruth McSwain. In 1964, Joy married Patrick Berry. They had two children, Michael and Priscilla. In 1970, they moved to Martinsville where she and Patrick farmed until Patrick's death in 2019. Together they operated a dairy farm in Martinsville, Texas for nearly 40 years. While Patrick tended to the farm with Joy's help, Joy tended to everything else which... Jessie V. Harden 1938 — 2024 Ida B. Milstead Miller 1951 — 2024 Mary Ann Wimberley Hall 1942 — 2024 Judy Ann Castleberry Mason 1946 — 2024 Judy Ann (Castleberry) Mason, age 78, of Nacogdoches, Texas passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. She was born on April 8, 1946 in Nacogdoches to Chester Leo Castleberry, Sr. and Ruby Louise Jones Castleberry. Judy graduated from Sam Houston High School. She was a homemaker, Mother, Nana and worked for the police department as a dispatcher. Judy enjoyed being the best Mother, Nana, Aunt and friend to everyone she knew. She loved traveling and crafting. Survivors include: children, Anthony (AJ) Mason and wife Mitzie, Jeff Mason and fiancee Sarah, and Jeanna Mason; grandchildren, Brittany Ferguson and husband Caleb, Cody Alexander and wife Jessi, Hunter Mason and Blake Mason;... Ronnie Lee Green 1957 — 2024 Rheulene Randle Colston 1936 — 2024 James Thomas Henderson 1946 — 2024 James Thomas Henderson, Jr. passed away July 28, 2024 at the age of 77 years. He was born September 4, 1946 in Beaumont, Texas to parents James Thomas Henderson and Dorothy McCauley Henderson. JT served his country in the United States Air Force from 1965-1968 during Vietnam. He was the owner/operator of Henderson Plumbing that he opened here in Nacogdoches in 1977. He retired in 2022. JT was the President of Emu Society and enjoyed fishing. He was a member of New Hope Church. He is survived by: wife, Delena Henderson; daughters, Jamie Carrington and Christie Phillips; brothers, Ronnie Henderson and Joseph Henderson and wife Kelly; sisters, Easter and Wanda; step -daughter, Michaela Farr... Derek James Burns 1998 — 2024 Syble Louise Yeager Burt 1924 — 2024 Brenda LaVaughn Hogden (Ginny) 1948 — 2024 Brenda LaVaughn Hogden (Ginny), 75 of Orange, Texas. Brenda was born on November 11, 1948, in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was the daughter of Buford and Imogene Parker. She passed away on July 22, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, July 26th at 10 a.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas, followed by the memorial service at 11 a.m. Graveside service to follow at Harris Cemetery in West Orange, Texas. Brenda was a resident of Nacogdoches, Texas, until she met and married the love of her life, Richard Hogden of Orange, Texas. She and Richard shared many great memories together, whether it be boat rides and... Matthew D Lee 1966 — 2024 Matthew passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024 in Nacogdoches. Matthew was born in Shreveport Louisiana on November 16, 1966 to James Marvin Lee and Abbie Tucker Lee who proceeded him in death. Matthew's family moved to Dallas and he graduated from North Garland High School and later from, St. Edwards University in Austin. Matthew had a successful career in the technology field and enjoyed helping people improve their computer skills. Matt loved music especially "The Beatles' and he enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Matthew married Martha Robertson in Nacogdoches on March 11, 2000 who survives him. He is survived by his wife, daughter Jennifer Megan Lee of Austin,... Rommie Earl Handy 1957 — 2024 Theda Ann Longenecker Busby 1943 — 2024 Theda Ann (Longenecker) Busby passed away, July 15, 2024 in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born on October 1, 1943 in York, Pennsylvania to Mervin Longenecker and Frances Lehman Longenecker. Theda graduated Straughn High School in Andalusia, Alabama class of 1961 and attended Dallas Bible College class of 1964. She was a homemaker, church secretary at Grace Bible Church and worked at Fredonia Bank for 24 years. She loved teaching kids about the Bible, and was a Sunday School and Vacation Bible School teacher for decades. The friendships she made while teaching so many were dear to her. Theda enjoyed visiting with friends and family, hosting Sunday meals, prayer groups and Bible studies.... Randy Fancher 1962 — 2024 Randall "Randy" Scott Fancher passed away July 11, 2024 in Nacogdoches, Texas at the age of 62. He was born to parents Hurbert Fancher and Jean (Linthicum) Fancher in Nacogdoches, Texas on April 29, 1962. Randy was known to those who loved him the most as Papa, Hoss, Bull, and Yaya. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. His most cherished past times were fishing, playing cards, playing 42, and cooking BBQ. He never cooked small, and if you ever left hungry it was your own fault. Randy loved spending time on the golf course with his daughter, Lauren, and working in the garden with his "Lilly Bug". Family was the center of Randy's life. He loved cooking at big family... William Charles Jones 1931 — 2024 William Charles Jones, age 92, of League City, Texas passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024. William C. Jones was born in Mabank,Texas on August 3rd, 1931. He is the son of Henry Mason and Lena Dixon Jones of Nacogdoches,Texas, who are now deceased. Bill Jones grew up in San Augustine, Texas. After high school, he attended Lon Morris College in Jacksonville, Texas. Upon graduation in 1951, he enrolled at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. His theological training was received at Perkins School of Theology and he graduated with a Masters of Theology in 1956. In 1987, Reverend Jones was awarded a Doctor of Divinity Degree by Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas and he... Daniel Turner Reid, III 1949 — 2024 Daniel Turner Reid, III, formally of Paris, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on July 8, 2024 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Over the last 75 years, he had many passions, including football, his beloved East Fork Ranch, traveling, fast cars, and fun jeeps. His career in the pet food and feed industry first began at Paris Milling Company, later taking him to Decatur, Illinois, with Archer Daniels Midland Company, followed by Texas Farm Products and HK Logistics. He was very proud to have served as President of the American Pet Food Association. More than anything, Daniel cherished his family. Though he and his beloved wife, Barbara Poche Lostetter Reid did not have nearly as much time together as...
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