Obituaries

Body Karen Glover of Pineland, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, in Lufkin, at the age of 72. Born on August 16, 1953, in Woodville, she was the daughter of Virgil McKee and Treddie Myles McKee.

Body Billie Sue Smith Easley Beard, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on August 11, 2026. She was born on August 8, 1931, to the late William Henry and Polly Smith of Center,.

Body Thomas Dell Black, 76, passed away on August 10, 2026, in Tyler. Born on November 29, 1949, in Gilmer, to Crawford Black and Avis Mae Brooks Black, Thomas was a cherished member of the Hemphill community where he spent his entire life.

Body Wendell Lewis Norris, age 85, passed away on August 11, 2026, in Longview.

Body Serenity Gail Lucius, born and passed away into the arms of angels on August 12, 2026, in Lufkin, to parents Johnathan Allen Lucius and Madison Ann Margie Vazquez. Though her time on earth was brief, her memory will be cherished by her loving family.

Body Eleanor Moore, age 73, of Lufkin, departed this physical life on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Hospice in the Pines Inpatient Facility in Lufkin. Ms. Eleanor Moore was born on January 13, 1953.

Body John Wesley 'Johnny' King, aged 95, passed away on August 8, 2026, in Hemphill. Born on January 19, 1931, in Orange, to Wesley and Odessa Peveto King, Johnny spent his formative years there before making San Augustine his long-term home in the 1980s.

Body Buxton James Burton, known affectionately as 'Super Bucky,' passed away on August 5, 2026, in Bronson, at the tender age of 6. Born on October 17, 2019, in Beaumont, to Kenneth Burton and Samantha Jacobs Burton, Bucky quickly became a cherished member of his community.

Body Karen Jean Dunlap Clary passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026 in Clarksville, Tennessee at the age of 79. Karen was born on June 3, 1947, in Eastland County to her loving parents, the late Rex Allen and Bertha Mae Dunlap.

Body James “Harold” Crocker of Kingwood, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026, at the age of 92. Harold was born on June 22, 1934, in Pineland, to Johnny and Lillie Crocker. He grew up in Sabine County and maintained a deep connection to the area throughout his life.