Article Category: Obituaries

January 8, 1950 – October 22, 2025 Billy Ray Ball, age 75, of Douglass, Texas passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

August 5, 1948 – October 21, 2025 Henry Merle Shepherd… Henry Merle Shepherd was born August 5, 1948, in Newton, Texas, the son of Albert and Opal Irene (Cooper) Shepherd. He passed from this life on October 21, 2025, in Nacogdoches, Texas, having attained the age of 77 years. Henry grew up in Newton and graduated from […]

September 23, 1937 ~ October 21, 2025 (age 88) Zelda Purser Obituary Graveside service for Zelda Darlene Purser, 88, of Baytown will be held at 1:00pm on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Eden Cemetery in Douglass, Texas. Visitation will be held prior to the graveside from 10:00am until 12:00pm at Laird Funeral Home.  The service will be officiated […]

October 4, 1989 ~ October 19, 2025 (age 36) Omar Roldan Obituary A Mass of Christian Burial service for Omar Christopher Roldan, 36, of Nacogdoches will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.  Visitation will be held from 5-7pm on Friday, October 31, 2025 […]

December 8, 1942 – October 21, 2025 Suzanna Davenport, age 82, of Nacogdoches, Texas passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

January 15, 1933 – October 18, 2025 Dena Jo Wallace Spurgeon was born January 15, 1933, in Cushing, Texas. She was the second of four children born to Floyd “Sonny” Wallace and Velma Christie Wallace. Dena made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ at the age of 12 and she was baptized at Landmark Baptist Church […]

July 26, 1969 – October 16, 2025 Maria Margarita Arroyo, age 56, of Rusk, Texas passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025. A funeral for Maria will be held Wednesday, October 22, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, 5400 North Street, Nacogdoches, TX 75965, followed by a visitation from 3:00 PM […]

August 28, 1939 ~ October 15, 2025 (age 86) Marion Perley Obituary Funeral services for Marion JoNell Perley, 86, of Garrison will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Garrison First Baptist Church officiated by Bro. Wade Eadie. Interment will follow at Caledonia Cemetery. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:30pm […]

September 25, 1947 ~ October 13, 2025 (age 78) Alta “Toni” Baxter Obituary A Graveside service for Toni Baxter, 78, of Nacogdoches will be held at 11:00am on Monday, October 20, 2025 at Friendship Cemetery with Bro. Jackie Yates and Bro. Jerry Wilson officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Sunday, October 19, 2025 […]

August 5, 1976 ~ October 12, 2025 (age 49) Robert Osteen Obituary Funeral services for Robert “Hatchet” Lee Osteen, 49, of LaPorte, Texas will be at 2:00pm on October 25, 2025 at Laird Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Martinsville Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to service from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Mr. Osteen passed away on Sunday, […]