RICHARD LEROY GILBERT, SR.
Richard Leroy Gilbert, Sr., 83, of Lufkin, died May 29, 2025, in Lufkin. Interment was in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born June 13, 1941, in Washington. He was preceded in death by, Son, Richard Gilbert, Jr.; Parents, Joseph Richard Gilbert, Sr. and Ester Marie Griffith Gilbert; Brother, Joseph Richard Gilbert, Jr.. Survivors include, Wife, Martha Gilbert; Son, Ronald Miller; Sisters, Beverly Starr, Nancy Gunther, Rose Roland Davey.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com |
BETTY BLUFORD
Betty Bluford, 77, of San Augustine, Texas, died May 20, 2025, at CHI St. Luke in Lufkin, Texas. Interment was in Thompson Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born September 26, 1947. Survivors include, Siblings, R.C. Bluford (Gloria), Beaumont, Exie Sublett, Liberty, Shirley Balloon (Walter), Forney, Acy Bluford Jr. (Marjorie) Houston, Earnestine Hicks, Sacramento, CA, Eunice Sigler, Center, Jewel Rashall (Marion), Davenport, IA, Joyce Windsor (Denny), Lithonia, GA.
Services under the direction of Garner and Son Mortuary, San Augustine, Texas. |
NANCY COZORT WORTHINGTON
Nancy Cozort Worthington, 87, died April 19, 2025 at her home in Monroe, Louisiana. She was born December 3, 1937 in Timpson, Texas, to James M. Cozort and Lillie Mae Mathis Cozort. She graduated high school in Timpson with the class of 1956. She married Dr. Richard Worthington, who was the founder of the Monroe Orchestra. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband. Survivors include, Daughter, Cyndi Hargrove and husband, Tim; Sister, Dr. Donna Cozort. A memorial service will be held September 20, 2025 at Grace Episcopal Church, with interment in the columbarium following the service. |
