Obituaries

Joe Adams, Jr., aged 96, of Hemphill, passed away on October 2, 2026. Born on February 11, 1930, in Louann, Arkansas to Joe Adams Sr. and Arie Collins Adams, Joe lived a life marked by service, community involvement, and a passion for collecting and crafting.

Baptist Church in Rosevine, her faith was an important aspect of her life. Sue was known for her love of the outdoors, often found gardening, mowing her yard, fishing, or hunting.

Judith Jarrell Reeves, 82, passed away on September 22, 2026, in Hemphill. Born on August 25, 1944, in Humble, she was the daughter of William Ray Jarrell and Betty Jean Cashion Jarrell.

Bertie Kay Callaway passed away on September 25, 2026, in Nacogdoches, at the age of 85. Born on October 25, 1940, in Leon, Iowa, to Herbert Robin Wheeler and Marie Snyder Wheeler, Bertie was raised as a farm girl in Iowa before eventually moving to Michigan where she lived for many years.

Evelyn Joyce (Harris) Cantrell, beloved mother, Nana, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, daughter, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2026, at the age of 74. Evelyn was born on February 17, 1952, in Orange, to Joe Bailey Harris and Ocella Initha (Barnhart) Harris.

Claude William Antilley, aged 67, passed away on September 16, 2026, in Houston. Born on August 4, 1959, in Jasper, to William E. Antilley and Ruby Augusta Wood Antilley, Claude was a lifelong resident of Sabine County. He ran his own landscaping business in Sabine County for several years.

Mollie Doris Moore Edwards, age 96, of San Augustine, departed this physical life on Friday, September 11, 2026, at her residence in San Augustine. Mrs. Mollie Doris Moore Edwards was born September 12,1929.

Bobby Dale Raney, 63, of Houston, passed away on September 19, 2026. He was a proud father, a hardworking man, and a loyal friend whose kindness left a mark on everyone who knew him.

Drew Ella 'Janie' Stewart Chance, aged 86, passed away on September 12, 2026, in her hometown of Hemphill. Born on September 23, 1939, in Hemphill to Drew Davis Stewart and Lou Ella Pratt Stewart, Janie was a cherished member of the community throughout her life.

Lillie Jean Horton, known affectionately as Jean, passed away on September 8, 2026, at the age of 79 in Milam. Born on July 26, 1947, in Center, to Amos E. Elliott and Madena Neal Elliott, Jean was a lifelong resident of Sabine County.