Obituaries

Deborah Ann Guidry (née Duhon), 65, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025, in Pineland. A lifelong resident of Sulphur, Louisiana, Debbie was born on September 11, 1960, to Joseph Duhon and Margie Monceaux Duhon. Debbie dedicated much of her life to serving her community.

Omega Delores “Doodle” Garrison Johnson went to be with the Lord on October 30, 2025, surrounded by her family. Dee had a fondness for life, and for all creatures alike — she delighted in everything the Lord made. Dee or 'Doodle', as she was fondly known, was born March 29, 1940 in Wooster, TX.

Romona 'Mo' Ramour, 59, passed away on November 6, 2025, in Hemphill. Born on June 16, 1966, in Sumter, South Carolina, she was the daughter of John Carl Bentley, Sr. and Nancy Jean Risher Bentley. Romona spent much of her life in Sumter, where she built lasting connections and raised her family.

James Edward Clay, age 82, of San Augustine, departed this physical life on October 24, 2025, at Colonial Pines Nursing Center in San Augustine. Mr. James Edward Clay was born March 02, 1943.

Donnie C. Durbin, 73, of Huachuca City, Arizona, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tucson, Arizona. A native East Texan, Donnie was born November 18, 1951, to parents Roy Leon and Susie (Byrd) Durbin.

Pamela Caraway Harder, known affectionately as Pam, passed away on November 1, 2025, at the age of 67 in Hemphill. Born on August 15, 1958, in Texas to Joseph Glendon Dettling, Sr. and Dolores Caraway Dettling.

Steven Shirley, 60, of Broaddus died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.

Carolyn J. McCoy Wilson, age 67, of San Augustine, departed this physical life on October 24, 2025, in Nacogdoches. Mrs. Carolyn J. McCoy Wilson was born October 05, 1958.

Dorothy Elizabeth Wilson, aged 97, of Hemphill, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, due to natural causes. Born in Uniontown, Kentucky on September 2, 1928, to Heston Floyd and Anna Ruby Jordan Floyd, Dorothy, was one of twelve children.

Mr. Derek Deon “Deke” Payne, age 53, of Nacogdoches, departed this physical life on October 19, 2025, in Dallas. Mr. Derek Payne was born October 06, 1972.