Jul 24, 2026

Ruth Annette Lakey, 78, of Hemphill, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, in Hemphill. Born on October 29, 1947, in Port Arthur, Texas to George Gilbert Robison and Annie Lou Hinson Robison, Ruth lived a life filled with dedication to her faith, family, and work.

For many years, Ruth served as the business office manager...

Jul 23, 2026

Jessica Irene Gillespie, born on July 13, 1976, in Pineville, Louisiana, to Kenneth Oneil Null and Teena Marie Cloud, passed away on July 23, 2026, in Hemphill, Texas, at the age of 50.

Jessica was a cherished mother, housewife, and homemaker known for her deep love for her family, especially her grandchildren. She found joy in camping...

Jul 21, 2026

Thomas Edward Perimon passed away on July 21, 2026, at the age of 74 in Tiki Island, Texas. Born on February 2, 1952, in DeQuincy, Louisiana, he was the son of Earnest Everett Perimon and Bernice Cecilia Pantalion Perimon.

Tommy spent his early years in Hemphill, Texas, and later moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico, where he...

Jul 19, 2026

Wayne Lewis Seal, aged 91, of the Fairmount Community of Hemphill, Texas passed away on July 19, 2026, in San Augustine, Texas. Born on September 23, 1934, in Glenmora, Louisiana, to parents, Wayne and Lona Lillian Lewis Seal, Wayne spent most of his life as a dedicated pipefitter and welder with UA Local 195.

A longtime resident...

Jul 18, 2026

Lawrence Dean "Larry" Samms, 77, of Hemphill, Texas, passed away on July 18, 2026. Born on May 30, 1949, in Wichita, Kansas, to Leslie Doyle Samms and Frances Arlene Dory Samms, Larry was a cherished member of the community.  He had attended Orange High School where he enjoyed playing football.  For many years, he was a resident of Westlake,...

Jul 15, 2026

Allen Thomas Wiley, 77, passed away on July 15, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana.  Born April 12, 1949, in Houston, Texas to Dick Wiley and Emily Wood Wiley, he grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana, eventually making his home in Benton.

Allen attended LSU and received a master's degree in wood technology.  Then he attended Texas A&M where he...

Jul 15, 2026

Donald Leon Cunningham, 81, of Pineland, Texas, passed away on July 15, 2026 in Lufkin, Texas. Born on February 13, 1945, in Harris County, Texas, to Christopher Washington Cunningham and Armentha Martin Cunningham, Donald was a lifelong resident of Sabine County. A self-employed carpenter, he was a cherished member of the Rosevine Church of God.

Donald was...

Jul 13, 2026

Mary Joy Bobbitt passed away July 13, 2026, in Lufkin, Texas at the age of 94.  She was born April 20, 1932, in San Augustine County, Texas to the late Alfonzo Iza "Fonzie" Bobbitt and Mary Esper Robbins Bobbitt.

Mary moved to Dallas, Texas in 1943 at the age of 11.  She graduated from Forest Avenue High...

Jul 5, 2026

Randy Wayne Hogan, aged 47, passed away on July 5, 2026, in Longview, Texas. Born on September 1, 1978, in Hemphill, Texas, he was the son of R. L. Hogan and Sue Nell Jones Hogan.

Randy was a skilled mechanic at East Texas Power Sports in Lufkin, known for his passion for riding and working on buggies....

Jul 3, 2026

Thomas Larry Craven, 82, passed away on July 3, 2026, in Hemphill, Texas. Born on November 22, 1943, in Laurel, Mississippi, to William Harmon Craven and Mary Leavy Bates Craven, Thomas spent his formative years in Mississippi before making Sabine County, Texas, his home for the last 16 years of his life.

Larry had a distinguished career...