All Obituaries

Debra Willson Anderson, age 71, of Brookeland, Texas, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Rayburn Health Care Center in Jasper, Texas. Debbie was born October 3, 1954, in Tyler, Texas, to parents Lois (Keele) Willson and Robert Willson. She held an associate's degree in respiratory therapy and worked at Woodland Heights Medical Center in Lufkin for 18 years as well as Tyler County Hospital in Woodville for five years. Debbie has lived in Brookeland for over 20 years and was a member of ...

Kathleen Scherffius, age 76, of Broaddus, Texas, passed away peacefully in Tyler, Texas, on March 9, 2026. She was born August 27, 1949, in San Augustine, Texas, to Lovie Wise Dickerson and Roger C. "Cheezy" Dickerson. She was raised in Broaddus, the community she loved deeply and faithfully served throughout her life.  She dedicated 37 years to the City of Broaddus as City Secretary, where she became a trusted and familiar presence to generations of local residents. She also ...

Mrs. Judith “Judy” Carolyn Soucie (née Snider), age 79, of San Augustine, Texas, beloved mother and grandmother, was welcomed peacefully to the Lord’s side on March 3, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. A memorial service for Judith Carolyn Soucie will be held graveside at Liberty Hill Cemetery, 1289 SH 147 N San Augustine, Texas, at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 6, 2026. *Please park at the church.* Judy was one of two children born to Daisy Goings Snider and ...

Mr. William Jerry Wall, age 92, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Broaddus, Texas. A Broaddus native, "Jerry" was born October 25, 1933, to parents Robert A. and Sarah A. "Sally" Wall and was a lifelong area resident. He was a great man of faith and served many years as a deacon at First Baptist Church, Broaddus. Jerry was also faithful to his country and served in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Wall worked several years with the U.S. Forest Service. He also put in many ...

Johnny Burrel Wright, 78, of Tatum, Texas, ended his journey on this earth in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family Johnny was born August 23, 1947, in Center, Texas, to Johnnie B McKinley and Burl Lloyd Wright, the youngest of three boys Johnny spent his early childhood in Chinquapin, Texas, before moving to Vidor, Texas, where he met the love of his life Billie Lee Rogers. Johnny Joined the U.S. Navy and on December 21, 1966, the day before ...

Tina Marie Morris Roche, age 77, of Lufkin, Texas, (formerly of Pineland, Texas) passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at her residence. She was born July 22, 1948, in Chinhae, South Korea, to parents Jongsun Bae and Yonk Sik Hong. Tina had lived in the United States most of her life and was a former longtime resident of Pineland and Sabine County, as well as living in Georgia, before moving to Angelina County, Texas, in recent years. She was strong in her faith and been a Jehovah's ...

Mr. David Allen Kirchner, age 70, of San Augustine County, Texas, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Colonial Pines Health Care Center. Born on February 8, 1956, in Channelview, Texas, to parents Charles Oscar and Betty Jane Kirchner, he was a lifelong resident of Channelview until moving to the Denning area of San Augustine County several years ago. He was a graduate of San Jacinto College. David retired after a successful career as an auto CAD draftsman engineer, working with ...

Ms. Jane Denise Hicks, 69, of Yellowpine, Texas, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, in Lufkin, Texas.Jane was born August 7, 1956, in Marksville, Louisiana, to parents Mary Catherine (Robertson) and Harvey Hicks. She had been a longtime resident of the Pineville, Louisiana, prior to relocation to Sabine County, Texas, a few years ago. A faithful believer, she was affiliated with the Baptist church.She loved her family and was always appreciative of any family time with her loved ones. ...

Hughie Welton Mixon, “Hugh,” was born on July 24, 1939, in the Caddel Community of Broaddus, Texas, to Ernest Mixon and Minnie Mae Wimberley Mixon. He passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026. He graduated from Broaddus High School in 1957 and later attended Stephen F. Austin State University, where he earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education. While in college, Hugh was an active member of the Future Education Majors ...

James R. "Jimmy" Blanton, at 83 years of age, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, in Tyler, Texas. He was born July 2, 1942, to H.R. "Shorty" Blanton and Carrie (Pope) Blanton. He and his wife, Linda (Smith) Blanton, were married for 61 years and had two sons, Christopher Todd Blanton and Jeffrey Roy Blanton, and daughter-in-law, Birginia Marina Blanton. Jimmy is also survived by brothers, Shermon Joel Blanton and wife Linda Blanton, and Larry Wayne Blanton. He has ...