The Obituary Section

Jr. Rankin "Army" Curtis

, Texas

Funeral service for Rankin Armstrong Army Curtis Jr. 85 of Nacogdoches will be held at 1000am on Friday August 21 2026 at Calvary Baptist Church with Bro. Dale Morton officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 5700pm on Thursday August 20 2026 at Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Curtis passed away on Sunday August 16 2026 in Garrison. He was born on July 14 1941 in Phoenix Arizona. Army as most knew him was hard working and enjoyed meeting and collaborating with friends through his experiences with Ham Radio which he was active in throughout his entire life. Army participated not only in contests but also in emergency situations and running phone patch operations to offshore naval personnel and their families. He was an expert in electrical power distribution and antennae design. He had a bachelors degree in electrical engineering and a very successful career…

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James "Jim" Ash

, Texas

James Warren "Jim" Ash 67 of Woden passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on Thursday August 13 2026. A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date and will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

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Sr. Waymon "Wayne" Triana

, Texas

Waymon Wayne Triana Sr. 78 of Nacogdoches Texas entered eternal life on August 6 2026 in Dallas Texas fortified by the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church. He was born on January 27 1948 in Nacogdoches to the late Johnny and Pirlean Bruce Triana. Wayne worked for an aluminum lawn chair factory in Nacogdoches for many years as a Maintenance Superintendent and Plant Engineer for Sunbeam and later as an electrician for Kilowatt Electric until he had to retire due to illness. He converted to Catholicism in 2004 and from the moment of his conversion he faced his illness with courage and faith. Wayne served in the United States Marine Corps from 1967 to 1970 as a Combat Engineer in Viet Nam. He later married his beloved wife Susan Casper Triana who loved him dearly for more than 51 years. He always joked that She may be little but she is…

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Linda Pugh

, Texas

Funeral service for Linda Sue Pugh 78 of Joaquin will be held at 200pm on Saturday August 22 2026 at Calvary Baptist Church in Nacogdoches with Bro. Don Sewell officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 100pm. Mrs. Pugh passed away on Friday August 14 2026 in Nacogdoches. She was born on August 24 1947 in Henderson Texas. Gentle empathetic and honest are only a few words that describe a lady who meant so much to so many. Linda spent her life dedicated to others not only through her work but in her personal life as well. She loved her family and friends and never had a harsh word toward anyone. She was kind and loving and always brought a smile to the face of those she was around. Lindas bubbly personality led her to make friends pretty much everywhere she went and that satisfied…

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Lynn Fountain

, Texas

Surrounded by the peace of God that passes all understanding Tommy Lynn Fountain 80 of Melrose Texas passed from this life into his eternal home with his Savior Jesus Christ on August 9 2026. Lynn was born in Nacogdoches on April 23 1946 to AD and Alma Perry Fountain. He was a 1964 graduate of Chireno High School. It was during his school years that he met and fell in love with Susan Sullivan. The two married in 1965 and spent the next 61 years building a wonderful life and a beautiful family together. They made their home in Melrose surrounding themselves with many lifelong friends from across the community. Lynn owned and operated Industrial Electric Motor Service for over 40 years. Outside of work Lynn pursued many passions. He loved helping his children and grandchildren raise and show livestocka passion he took very seriously often working even harder than…

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Leah Sepulvado

, Texas

July 10, 1979 — August 5, 2026

A memorial visitation for Leah Renee French Sepulvado 47 of Garrison will be held from 300pm to 700pm on Monday August 10 2026 at Laird Funeral Home. Leah passed away on August 6 2026 in Nacogdoches. She was born on July 11 1979 in Charlevoix Michigan to Clarence Victor French Esq. and Kathaleen Rose Rossiter. It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Leah Renee French Sepulvado a beloved wife mother sister daughter and friend who passed away peacefully on August 6th 2026. She was born in Charlevoix Michigan on July 11th 1979 to Kathaleen and Clarence French. Leah built her life on a foundation of community family and service. She grew up with her mother and two younger sisters on the west coast of the United States where she fell in love with the Banana Slugs and Redwoods of California eventually graduating from Tigard High School…

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Jr. Charles "Chuck" Hardin

, Texas

Graveside service for Charles Chuck Hardin Jr. will be held at 100pm on Monday August 10 2026 at Simpson Campground Cemetery with Bro. Jerry Wilson officiating. A visitation will be held from 1112pm on Monday August 10 2026 at Laird Funeral Home. Charles was born and raised in the best part of the world according to him. He was a typical boy raised by loving parents and siblings that he shared many adventures with as they grew up. Chuck as most knew him was funloving hardworking and dedicated to his family. He loved those closest to him with a heart as big as the state of Texas and would give everything he had to ensure they were taken care of. He spent his time working but when he wasnt he thoroughly enjoyed his time outdoors. There were many hours around Lake Sam Rayburn looking for arrowheads or simply riding the…

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Paula Swindell

, Texas

August 7, 2026

Paula Diane Swindell 84 of Nacogdoches passed away on August 8 2026 in Nacogdoches. She was born on December 19 1941 in Denton Texas. Paula is preceded in death by her parents James Agnew and Valera Muriel Harris Swindell and brothers Sam Swindell Bill Swindell Mike Swindell and Paul David Swindell.

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