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Ennis Ray Leake 1941 — 2024

Clara Anita Amundson Lenderman 1929 — 2024 Clara Anita Amundson Lenderman, 95, of Lufkin, Texas was born January 26, 1929, in Bosque County, Texas. She was the daughter of Anton Amundson and Clara Pauline Christenson Amundson. She passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, at The Joseph House after a brief illness. Mrs. Lenderman was born on her parents' farm, attended Turkey Creek School and was a 1946 graduate of Clifton High School in Clifton, Texas. Soon after graduating, she moved to Dallas, Texas to attend Drones Business School and worked as a live-in nanny. It was in Dallas that she met and married the love of her life, William Benton (Bill) Lenderman, Jr. on December 20, 1947. While in Dallas, their daughter Bonnie Marie was born...

Clara Anita Lenderman 1929 — 2024

Lufkin, Texas Jada Ann Davis 1964 — 2024 Jada Ann Davis Jada Ann Davis 59, of Lufkin, TX, died on May. 19, 2024. Funeral: 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2024 at Gipson Funeral Home Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. , Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Gipson Funeral Home Burial: Garden of Memories Memorial Park GIPSON FUNERAL HOME www.gipsonfuneralhome.com.

Lufkin, Texas Beverly June Hopson 1940 — 2024 Beverly June Hopson, of Lufkin, TX, passed away on May 18, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on July 21, 1940, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and animal lover and she found solace and joy in painting throughout her life. Beverly was also an art teacher at Angelina College, where she shared her passion for creativity with her students. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Charles Hopson, her mother Jimmie Thomson, grandmother Norah Colwell, and her brother Michael Thomson. Beverly is survived by her son, Richard Hopson of Galveston; daughter, Charlcie Johnson of Lufkin; son, BeJa and wife Jeanievev Hopson of Lufkin; brother, Jimmy Thompson of Port Arthur; and brother,...

Carol Gene Rhodes 1940 — 2024 Funeral service for Carol Gene Rhodes, 84, of Lufkin, will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Gipson Funeral Home with Bro. Gene Hazell officiating. Interment will follow at Fielder Cemetery. Mr. Rhodes was born April 10, 1940 in Groveton, Texas, son of the late MayBelle (Price) and Willie Lee Rhodes. He passed away at PineCrest Retirement Community on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Carol loved being outdoors, his favorite hobbies were fishing, hunting, and wood working. He also enjoyed traveling and playing dominos. Carol proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam Conflict as part of the heavy artillery division. Survivors include daughter, Carolyn Rhodes of Lufkin;...

Dennis Atkinson 1947 — 2024 Dennis Edward Atkinson, Dennis Edward Atkinson, of Lufkin, Texas passed away at a local hospital in Lufkin, on Monday, May 13, 2024. He was 76 years old. He was born September 14, 1947 to the late Basil Eric Atkinson Jr, M.D and Frances Louise Hall Atkinson. Dennis went on and lived a joyous life. Dennis enjoyed many things in life. He enjoyed music especially classical, symphony, church music and he loved the church choir singing. Dennis also loved chocolate, bananas, ice cream, soft drinks, shrimp, oysters, tomatoes, even though he was allergic to them and he hated coconut. His favorite song was How Much Was that Doggy in The Window. He would baptize you with his...

Sara-Ella Collins Kurth 1928 — 2024 Funeral service Sara-Ella Collins Kurth, 95, of Lufkin will be held at 2PM on Friday, May 17, 2024, at Gipson Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Wilke officiating. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories Memorial Park. Mrs. Kurth was born October 19, 1928, in Huntsville, Texas to Bolivar Lee Collins, Jr. and Lottie Belle Lockey. She was a fifth-generation Texan. She married Robert "Bobby" Lee Kurth on August 25, 1949 in Lufkin, Texas. They were married forty-seven years. They had three children, Karen Gertrude, Robert Lee, Jr., and Roy Collins. Sara passed away at her home on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Sara was an accomplished musician. She played violin, trombone, bassoon, piano, and organ. She...

Tomas Marquez 1972 — 2024

Charles Hopson 1939 — 2024 Services for Charles Hopson, 85, of Lufkin, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2024 in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Blackie Cranford officiating. Interment will follow in the Zavalla Cemetery. Mr. Hopson was born April 16, 1939 in Lufkin, the son of the late Ina M. (Landrum) and Hutch Hopson. He passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024 in a local nursing facility. Mr. Hopson was loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was an all-around handy man, worked as a truck driver and enjoyed fishing. He was a member of the Zavalla Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Beverly Hopson of Lufkin; son, Richard Hopson of Galveston; daughter, Charlcie Johnson of...

Jerry Warren 1932 — 2024

Bobby Glenn Ryan 1950 — 2024

Frankie Rudd 1925 — 2024 A beautiful soul has gone to live with her Lord and Savior in Heaven. Frankie Rudd (98) was a talented, smart, and unique lady. She was a natural beauty and was referred to as the prettiest girl in town many times. She loved making her clothes and showing off. With her special talent of sewing, she could look at a dress and recreate it without a pattern. She loved to entertain and set a beautiful table with her many dishes bought with Green Stamps. She had perfected managing a home long before Martha Stewart was known. Every year she canned and preserved the many vegetables grown in the family garden. She turned the kitchen into a science laboratory. Every surface, jar, and lid was...

Frankie Rudd 1925 — 2024

Bertha Cuellar Miranda 1928 — 2024 Funeral service for Bertha Cuellar Miranda, 95, of Lufkin, will be held Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 2PM at Gipson Funeral Home with Dr. Robert C. Shield officiating. Bertha will be laid to rest in Garden of Memories Memorial Park. Bertha Cuellar Miranda better known as Mrs. Miranda, died in Lufkin, Texas at the age of 95 on April 21, 2024. Mrs. Bertha Miranda is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth (Betty) Miranda King Witherspoon and life-long partner, Billy Cordova Jr. of Nacogdoches; granddaughter, Miranda Aleese Witherspoon, fianc?, James and great-grandson, Lysander Dean Alfredo Heffley of Ketchikan, Alaska. Mrs. Miranda was born on August 13, 1928 in Grand Prairie, Texas to Santiago...

Sara Andrews 1939 — 2024

Alice Irvin Havard 1935 — 2024 Funeral service for Alice Irvin Havard, 89, of Lufkin, will be held at 2:00 on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Gipson Funeral Home chapel with Dr. John Greene and Pastor Todd Core officiating. Interment will follow at Tom Havard Cemetery. Mrs. Havard was born January 12, 1935 in Terrero, New Mexico to Thomas and Ella Irvin. She passed away Wednesday, April10, 2024 at Southland Memory Care Unit. Alice loved her family and gardening. She definitely had a very green thumb and her yard was filled with flowers and plants. Her days were busy taking care of her husband and best friend for 65 years until he passed away in August of 2023. She served in her church at Harmony Hill Baptist Church as an...

Judy Ann McNeil 1949 — 2024

Jerrel William Whitworth 1937 — 2024 Jerrel William Whitworth, 86, of Lufkin, Texas passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was born November 30, 1937 in Polk County, Texas to John and Geneva Whitworth. His career was that of a medical technologist, and was a military veteran in the United States Air Force. He volunteered his services giving more than 5,000 hours at the VA Hospital, Houston, Texas. He was the beloved husband of Carol Jeanette Whitworth with whom he met in April 1975 and were married in May 11, 1977. Together they shared four wonderful children. He is survived by his children, Suzanne Martin and husband, Donald, Connie Haas and husband, Greg, Johnny Whitworth and wife,...

Donald Mac Burnett 1947 — 2024 Funeral service for Donald Mac Burnett, 76, of Bryan, Texas, will be held at 11AM Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Gipson Funeral Home. Interment will be at 1:30PM at the Shiloh Cemetery. Mr. Burnett was born September 9, 1947 in Nacogdoches, Texas, son of the late Lucille (Busby) and Ralph Burnett. He passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024 in the Baylor Scott and White Medical Center, College Station. Donald was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved his grandkids and his fur baby, Max. He enjoyed playing golf, and was a very outgoing person. He never met a stranger. While working at the papermill, Donald gained the nickname Gabby. He was a Vietnam Veteran, who proudly served our...

Rachel Sue Mangum 1932 — 2024 Funeral services for Rachel Sue Mangum, 92, of Lufkin, Texas will be held at 11AM Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Gipson Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Young officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home on Tuesday prior to the service. Mrs. Mangum was born January 17, 1932, in Woodville, Texas, daughter of the late Laura Essie (Nicks) and Iverson Elton Jordan. She passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Castle Pines Health and Rehabilitation in Lufkin. Rachel was a loving wife and mother. She was faithful to her church, Fairview Baptist Church, and her family. She graduated from Spurger High School....

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