He was known for his quick wit, his humor, his wisdom, wiliness to lend a helping hand, and he was avid storyteller. She was born on September 26, 1945 in Houston, Texas. Michael Eugene Johnson Michael Eugene Johnson, born August 4, 1969 in Dayton, Texas to parents Roland & LaWon (Sullivan) Johnson SR, went to be with his Lord on May 7, 2020 in Liberty, Texas at the age of 50 years. After a few years, she became the principal in Cleveland. In 1966, he transferred to the United States Air Force where he served as an air traffic control and transportation officer. To send your online condolences please visit www.pacefuneral.com. Interment will follow in the Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan. Jessie was a Baptist by faith and a member of Leggett Baptist Church; he also attended Carmona Community Church in Corrigan. Webby Staff Reports | Jan 30, 2023 | Polk Obituaries | 0 | Ms. Kimberly Dawn Milstead Dean, age 59 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023. He was known as Papa by the grandchildren. Marvin attended Leggett public schools. Pete enjoyed hunting, fishing, pool playing and going to the horse races in Shreveport. A Celebration for Sarah will be held at 2pm on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Pace Funeral Home with Pastor Ronnie Ellisor officiating. Honorary Pallbearers: Glenn Hopson, Kenneth Ross, David Doughty, Gary Currie, and Blake Davidson. Joe enjoyed sitting in his easy chair watching bull riding and his favorite soap opera, The Young and the Restless. He would say oh, its just a little switch that was blown or all that was wrong with it was a broken beltits brand new! He had a hard time throwing anything away because to him everything could be useful in the future. She grew to be emotionally strong and mentally determined to live her best life under any circumstances. Ruth graduated from Corrigan High School. Lonnie peacefully departed his earthly life Thursday, November 10, 2022. Charlie Hodge officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Monday, February 15, 2021 at Pace Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas. He attended Rice Institute and received his commission as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy in 1943. She decided to further her education and became a Registered Nurse. In his younger years, he would attend the annual trail riding events. She could build or make anything: she was an artist, woodcrafter, furniture builder, landscaper, electrician and problem solver. She took painting lessons and could just about paint anything you put in front of her. Parkinsons Disease caused her to stop painting before finishing the bottom right corner of this painting. Joyce Elaine OGuin JohnsonFebruary 14, 1952October 12, 2021Funeral services for Mrs. Joyce Elaine OGuin Johnson, 69, of Houston, Texas, will be held Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, 8205 Darlington Dr. Houston, Texas with Pastor Robert Cotton officiating. Martha is survived by her husband of 71 years, Billy Singletary of Corrigan; sons and daughters-in-law, Clayton and Sharon Singletary of Crosby and Leonard and Deborah Singletary of Corrigan; daughters and son-in-law, Margaret and Randy Arsement of Channelview, Debra Dockens of Channelview, and Patricia Arnold of Corrigan; brother, David Wayne Davis of Corrigan; 10 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. To this union five children were born: Farris, Linda, Gregory, Shirley and Malcolm Wyatt. Steven was a fun-loving soul that will be miss dearly by those that had the privilege of knowing him. In Lieu of flowers family asks that donations be made to Deborah Chapman to help with final expenses. She enjoyed cooking and you always got a good meal before you left her house. Visitation will be immediately before the service from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Ms. Gray was born May 20, 1957 in Corrigan, Texas to parents, L. B Youngblood & Katherine Moore Fransaw and passed away January 20, 2021 in Woodlands, Texas. Kim was born July 4, 1969 in Lufkin to the late Donald Keith and Rita Sue (Harrington) Phillips and went home to be with Jesus on Friday, April 23, 2021 in Corrigan. He believed, as we all should, that God is in control of everything. First round of Love Notes now online! Visitation will be held Sunday, May 31, 2020 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas Ken was born April 17, 1939, at home in Thrall, Texas to Leslie Beatrice (Hughes) Lawrence and Roy Lee Lawrence. The two fell in love and married on October 11, 1948 in San Augustine. Charles Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements. Polk County Pensioners 1883 at Genealogy Trails She was a true beauty inside and out; her internal beauty shining one hundred times brighter than the external. He was a world traveler who had a passion for taking pictures that captured the beautiful sights through his eyesight. Off they went serving in a variety of duty locations around the world. It was during this time that he met the love of his life, Kim Evans. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Mauney Jr. of Shepherd, who she leaves behind to join her in Heaven one day. William "Bo" Lowe Funeral Services for William Bo Lowe, 74, of Lufkin will were held Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 2:00 p.m in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Charles M. Roberts officiating. Carolynn met her soul mate, Sherman Hoot and the two fell in love. Willie "Lloy" Dykes Willie Lloy Dykes Wood was born October 24, 1933, in Converse, Louisiana, to James Talley and Willie (Campbell) Dykes. Lois is survived by her daughters, Lucy Skinner and Beverly Nelson and husband Norris of Corrigan; sister, Vera Stricklind of Corrigan; grandsons, Tim Skinner and wife Jennifer of Corrigan and Trenton Nelson of Cypress; granddaughter, Shalana Hyde and husband Kelly of Hudson; great grandchildren, Weston Hyde, Hayden Hyde, Justin Hudspeth and wife Lexi and Katie Hudspeth; great-great grandchildren, Addi and Lilly; adopted daughter, Mary Baker of Lufkin and other relatives and friends. She decided to go back to work as a substitute teacher for several more years. Graveside service will follow at Peebles Cemetery. A Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM 8:00 PM, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Onalaska United Pentecostal Church 264 Onalaska E Dr, Onalaska, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Delores Casiday; and brothers, Don Beaty, Mac Beaty, and Dale Beaty. Funeral services will begin at 11 AM on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at First United Methodist Church in Groveton, TX with Rev. She is survived by husband, Bill; daughters, Hortensia Maria Harshman, 70, of Lakeland, passed away on Feb.15, 2023 in the presence of her beloved family. Beckner, Bob Beckner, and Betty Patterson. He attended school in Houston but his best days were the holidays, weekends and summers spent in Onalaska or Moscow where he swam with his cousins in Kickapoo and Rocky creeks and rode horses with his cousin, Jimmy Wright. Interment will be Tuesday December 27 at Paradise North Cemetery, in Houston, Texas at 1 PM. Daniel grew up in Livingston, Texas and attended Central Baptist Church. Paul Anthony Hall, 69 February 26, 2023 He had a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends whom he loved dearly. Charles is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Doyle & Nelda Ruth West; sister, Tamara Lynn West. James Huey Collins was born July 5, 1937 in Polk County, Texas to parents, Joe S. Collins and M.J. (Coyle) Collins, and passed away May 8, 2020 in Livingston, Texas. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 from 6-8 pm at Corrigan Funeral Home. for Polk County, US Obituary Collection 1930-Current search millions of obituaries in Paul is remembered for his willingness to help others, his love of music and dancing, and his skill and knowledge as an arborist. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Melvin Hutzler and Norman Manton. Active Pallbearers: Cory Dirden, Alvin Taylor II, Adron Cooper, Robert Knighton, Terry Smith, Patrick Phillips. In her spare time, she enjoyed photography and dancing. Funeral Services for Dora Lee Baxley, 91, of Livingston will be held on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel at Corrigan Funeral Home with Pastor Charlie Hodge officiating. The two fell in love and married January 20, 1951, celebrating their 71st anniversary this year. She was born in Livingston, TX and raised in La Porte, TX. He was blessed with 10 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He enjoyed playing dominos and watching football. He was self-employed as a building contractor. Joyce Margaret Gomez Joyce Margaret Gomez, born September 21, 1935 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 26, 2020 in Livingston, Texas at the age of 84 years. Joe Bill Birch Graveside Services for Joe Bill Birch, 81, of Corrigan will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the Union Springs Cemetery with Mike Waters officiating Joe was born on March 12, 1939 in San Augustine to Robert E. and Lora (Vinson) Birch and passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2020 in Corrigan. Johnny Sr. left us in January 2020 and Eunice then had to choose Tennessee or living with her son. back to Texas she went! In his younger years, fishing and raising livestock were his passion. They were a big part of the community and Point Blank Community Church. Wayne was a simple man, and it didnt take much to make him happy. Interment to follow in the Union Springs Cemetery Visitation will be held Friday, July 29, 2022 from 6-8 p.m. in the Corrigan Funeral Home. Phone (254)699-6655. Johns biggest passion in life was his family and making others happy. She is survived by her husband, Royce Shipman of Livingston; daughter, Stephanie Chance of Livingston; granddaughter, Victoria Williams of Houston; grandson, Nathaniel Chance; great-granddaughter, Alayna Charles; and brother, Doug Harris and wife, Debbie of Dayton; along with numerous other relatives and friends. The family would like to thank the Corrigan Long Term Care Facility and Heart2Heart Hospice for taking extraordinary care of our mother. Mr. Benoit was born May 29, 1932 in Leroy, Louisiana, to parents, Wilson Benoit and Annie (Duhon) Benoit, and passed away April 28, 2020 in Livingston, Texas. Pallbearers will be Todd Clarke, Thomas Earl Straughan, Jonathan Lowe, Dave Goetz, John Mark Whittington, and Isaac Avery. Reed is survived by his wife of 31 years, Paulette Brooks and his dogs Maggie and Logan. She was born August 21, 1922 to parents Jewel and Selma Watters in Las Vegas New Mexico. Ramona Michelle Celestine August 5, 1967 April 9, 2020 Graveside services for Ramona Michelle Celestine, 52, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, will be held Monday, April 13, 2020, at 12:30 p.m. in the Alabama-Coushatta Reservation Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. After graduation, she taught music for 25 years in the Tucumcari and Farmington, New Mexico public school systems and retired in 1980. Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March, 25, 2020 and the service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 26, 2020. Maude is preceded in death by her parents, Bozie and Odessa Stephens; husband John Henry Shorty Marshall Sr. and 5 brothers. Honorary Pallbearers: Curtis Criswell, James Hayes, Amos Horton Sr., Charles Horton Sr., Charles Horton Jr., Wyndell Wayne Horton, Monte King, Velton Price, John Terry. Before going through training with Delta to fly international, Mom took a job with Moncrief-Lenoir and there she met her future husband, and everything changed. Lisa is preceded in death by her sister, Rhonda Taylor. Visitation will be held Monday, April 6, 2020, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m., in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas. William Duvall Polk County and surrounding areas for over sixty years. Pall Bearers: Chris Hambrick, Chad Reeks, Jacob Moreno, Melvorne Walters, Hunter Skeeters and Josh Gatewood. As a teenager his family lived in Corpus Christi where he would most often be found on a surfboard riding the waves. During her life, Mrs. Marsh and her husband owned and operated the Crosby Grass Farms for over 40 years. To know her was to love her. Serving others was top priority to her and she was always first in line to lend a helping hand to those in need. He laughed so much and so hard, sometimes his knees would buckle underneath him from laughter. Later, she went to work for Davida Dialysis. Milton Dean Marak, age 87, of Stromsburg, Nebraska, passed away February 1, 2023 at Prairie Meadows in Omaha. Betty taught History and English for 20 years at both the Junior High and High School in Van Vleck, Texas. Mass will be at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Livingston, Texas on September 17, 2022, at 10am followed by aCelebration of Life. They named him Andra Donyel Darden. Interment will follow in the Mt. Michael was a Baptist by faith and a 25-year member of the Corrigan Masonic Lodge # 1103, being Past Master twice and currently serving as Secretary. Find a Grave Index 1600s-Current A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Forest Hills Cemetery, Livingston, TX. To know Trenton was to love him, his personality was larger than life, he was rough around the edges, hard headed and stubborn. She graduated from Chester High School and married her high school sweetheart, Jerry Seamans. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, James Neill; children, James Neill Jr. & wife Sandy, Teresa Moore; brothers, Jimmy Lenox & wife Joyce, Charles Lenox & wife Janie; sisters, Betty Sue Dean & husband Jimmy, Lura McBride & husband Rufus; grandchildren, Stacey Neill, Jessica Neill, Emerald Green, Zachary Dahallow; numerous other relatives and a host of friends. He and Mavis attended services weekly until he became physically unable to attend. 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