Obituaries

Body Garrick Keith Newell, born on August 20,1996, in Nacogdoches, to Gary Dean Newell and Karen Amanda Wilson Newell, sadly passed away at the age of 29 on February 7, 2026, in Houston.

Body Born in the deep east Texas town of Pineland on February 9, 1938. Parents were William Bradford Eicke, Sr. and Lura Mae Strickland Eicke. Emily was named after her favorite great aunt Augusta (Gussie) Runge. Emily died, January 23, 2026.

Body Mattie Ruth Goodwin Davis, age 87, of San Augustine, departed this physical life on January 31, 2026, at Colonial Pines Nursing Center in San Augustine. Mrs. Mattie Ruth Goodwin Davis was born June 07, 1938.

Body Barbara June Pruett passed away on February 6, 2026, at the age of 87 in Many, Louisiana.

Body Ruby Wood, aged 85, passed away on February 2, 2026, in Nacogdoches. Born on May 1, 1940, in Hemphill, she was the daughter of John Allen O'Banion and Susan Cunningham O'Banion.

Body William Earl White, 76, of Hemphill, passed away on January 31, 2026 at his residence. Born on March 23, 1949, in Hemphill, to William Curtis White and Freddie Raker Miller White, Earl was a lifelong resident of Sabine County and a cherished member of the community.

Body Douglas Hamilton, 80, of Lufkin, passed away on January 27, 2026. Born on August 12, 1945, in Hemphill, Douglas was the son of Lenon Hamilton and Tenola Thomas Hamilton.

Body William Rickey Clark, known affectionately as Rickey, passed away on January 28, 2026, in Hemphill, at the age of 71.

Body Henry Eugene Reeves, 84, of Hemphill, passed away on January 19, 2026. Born on August 28, 1941, in Houston, he was a beloved figure in his community and a devoted family man.

Body Clarence Melvin Matlock, known affectionately as Butch, passed away on January 19, 2026, in Hemphill, at the age of 77. Born on March 13, 1948, in Gueydan, Louisiana to Howard Melvin 'Pete' Matlock and Effie Jean Breaux Matlock, Butch was a cherished member of his community.