Obituaries

Harold “Brent” Powell, 83, of Bronson, passed away on July 13, 2025, in San Augustine.

Margaret Stanley, 102, of Broaddus died Friday, July 11, 2025, in Huntsville. Mrs. Stanley was born April 15, 1923, in Denning to parents Maude and Edgar Earl Burks. She was a longtime Broaddus resident and original owner of the Dairy Mart and other business ventures in Broaddus.

Johnnie Pearl Jacks passed away on July 5, 2025, at the age of 78 in Orange. Born on August 4, 1946, in Alexandria, Louisiana, to John William Terrell and Addie Bell Christy Terrell, she had been a cherished resident of Orange for the past 26 years, having previously lived in Bay City.

Scott Erving Rodabough Jr., 81, passed away on July 8, 2025, in Houston. Born on January 21, 1944, in Houston, to Scott Erving Rodabough, Sr. and Lorraine Henrietta Davidson Rodabough, he spent much of his life in the city before relocating to Sabine County in 2015.

Helen Williams, 89, of Pineland, was called Home by our Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Lufkin. A devoted wife, mother, sister, Mam-Maw, and friend, Helen’s life was a reflection of faith, love, and service.

In Loving Memory of Janis Sue Butler Bryant July 30, 1958 – June 11, 2025 It is with overwhelming sorrow that we announce the passing of Janis Sue Butler Bryant, 66, of Hemphill. Surrounded by her loving family, Janis entered into eternal rest on June 11, 2025.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Roy Clinton Hales of Pineland, who left this world July 4, 2025 just shy of his 78th birthday. Roy was a beloved husband, devoted father, proud grandfather and great grandfather whose legacy of love and strength lives on through the family he cherished.

Vonnie Ray Jones, age 91, of San Augustine, departed this physical life on, June 29, 2025, at his home in San Augustine. Mr. Vonnie Ray Jones was born November 02, 1933.

Francis Dwain Fuller, aged 79, passed away on June 23, 2025, in Hemphill. Born on November 19, 1945, in Rosevine, to James Herman Fuller and Ruth Mae McCroskey Fuller, Dwain spent his formative years in Rosevine before moving to Pasadena, where he lived for 40 years.

Paul “Pe Paw' Leroy Pierce Sr., 89, with great sadness departed this physical life on June 20, 2025, peacefully at his residence in Hemphill. Paul was born September 17, 1935, in Easterly, Robertson County, to Oscar Pierce and Helen Ramsey Pierce. He retired to Sabine County in 1995.