Obituaries

Brandon Lee Bryant, 39, of Brookeland, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, at his residence. Born on June 30, 1985, in Bay St.

Judy Lynn Tolar, longtime resident of Sabine County, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Mill Creek Nursing Home in Silsbee at the age of 68. Judy was born June 13, 1956, in Beaumont to parents George and Bettie Tolar.

Suellen Grace Abbott, 83, of Hemphill, Texas, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Sabine County Hospital. Born on December 6, 1941, in Port Arthur, Texas, Suellen was the only child of Leon C. Hammock and Bernece Ball Hammock. She was a lifelong resident of Sabine County and a proud graduate of Hemphill High School, where she was an active member of the Hornet Band, serving as drum major and twirler. Suellen dedicated 49 years to Hemphill ISD as a beloved firstgrade and later music teacher. Her deep love for the school community inspired her to bring a young live oak tree from South Louisiana to be planted on campus, creating a shaded place for children to play. That tree still stands today on the campus in front of the school, providing the job that she intended.

Mrs. Margrett Ethel Brown, age 84, of Nacogdoches,departed this physical life on April 17, 2025, at her residence in Nacogdoches . Mrs. Brown was born December 13, 1940. She is survived by her son, Sidney Russel Harris of Dallas; daughters, Brinda Lister of Nacogdoches and Bonita Swindle of San Augustine, five grand children, fourteen great grandchildren: and three great-great grandchildren; brother Ray Roberts of Myrtle Beach, SC; sister Mattie Davis of San Augustine. As well as a host niece, nephews, of other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Ethel Mae Hadnot, age 76, of San Augustine, departed this physical life on April 20, 2025, in Dallas.

Mr. Jimmy Lee “WeWe” Jones, age 70, of Geneva, departed this physical life on April 17, 2025, at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches.

The Lord called Harold Maxie McLemore home on April 18, 2025. He passed away at The Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home in Tyler. Harold was born in Lufkin, on March 9, 1948, to Rufus Maxie and Clovis (Hogan) McLemore. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Mary Anne (Roper) McLemore, his sister Charlotte (Gene) Peters, daughter Melanie Odell, sons David Maxie and Randall McLemore, and daughter Candice (Adam) Boak, stepchildren Catherine (David) Barth, Timothy (Tanya) Roper, and Michael (Christelle) Roper, eleven grandchildren, seven step grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Eugene Joseph Procella, 98, of Hemphill, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Nacogdoches. Born on September 25, 1926, in Hemphill to Henry Procella and Marcelena Parrie Procella, Eugene was a lifelong resident of Sabine County.

Ted Calvin Sanders passed away peacefully at his home in Hemphill, on April 19, 2025, at the age of 67. He was born on March 4, 1958, in Riverside, California, to Calvin Sanders and Geneva “Genni” Smithson. Ted proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. Following his military service, he worked as a truck driver for Freight, dedicating many years to a profession that took him across the country. He shared a deep and special bond with his beloved dog, Snow, who was a constant companion and source of comfort throughout his life.

Randall David “Randy” Reynolds, 64, of Milam, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Jasper. Born on February 27, 1961, in Ennis, Randy (also known to friends and family as 'Red') was the son of James Henry Reynolds and Sondra 'Sandy' Lea Owens Reynolds.