Obituaries

Cary Charles (Pete) Gray III, age 71, of Hemphill passed away on October 8, 2024. Cary Charles Gray, born November 19, 1952 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Cary Charles Gray Jr. and Jean Chambers Gray. After only two weeks of life, Pete's family moved to Port Arthur, where he lived a life in the fast lane! Pete traveled the world through his early adult life. Sending many postcards home to his Momma and Daddy of his adventures. Pete loved music, attending many concerts with his life long friends Clifford, Kyle, and Robert.

Lois Elaine Galloway passed away in her sleep at Legacies Nursing Home in Hemphill, on October 3, 2024. She had been a resident of Legacies for over three years. Elaine was born on June 20, 1948, in Port Arthur, to Fern Galloway and Lois Brown Galloway. She grew up in Groves and graduated from Port Neches-Groves High School. She then studied commercial art at Lamar University. Elaine was employed as a telephone switchboard operator and supervisor at Texas Children’s Hospital, Park Place Hospital in Port Arthur and then at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur.

Gary Mark Painton, 78, passed away on October 2, 2024, in Shrevepo rt, Louisiana. Born on May 11, 1946, in Port Arthur, to Clifford Painton and Edith McCutchen, Gary lived a life marked by dedication to his community and country. Gary served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, showcasing his patriotism and bravery. After his military service, he became an inspector for the FAA until his retirement. After moving to Hemphill, he worked as a dispatcher for the Sabine County Sheriff's Department.

Allison Cleveland Haley, Jr., affect ionately known as A. C., passed away on September 19, 2024, at the age of 64 while traveling through South Dakota on his way to work in Montana. Born on October 28, 1959, in Vidor, A. C. was a true Texan at heart. He spent 33 years in Vidor before moving to California and eventually returning to Texas, where he resided in Brookeland for the past eight years. A. C. was a dedicated Extractor Operator with John Travis Hydro-Extractors, a role that took him across the United States and beyond. Outside of work, he cherished fishing, attending NASCAR and dirt track races, and watching baseball games. He always cheered for his favorite teams: LSU, the Cincinnati Bengals, the San Francisco Giants, and the Seattle Mariners.

A Celebration of Logan “LoLo” Wane Parsons’ Life, age 32, of Pineland, will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Harvest Church in Jasper. Logan passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Memorial Herman Hospital in Houston, surrounded by his loving family. A former resident of Kountze, and current Sabine County resident, Logan was a barber and owned LoLo’s Barber Shop in Hemphill. He loved cutting hair, music, comedy shows, spending time with his family and he loved to BBQ – he was a Grill Master. He loved spending time with his family, but most of all he loved spending time with his son, Bryden.

George Clifton 'Cliff' Young, Jr. passed away on September 21, 2024, at the age of 44. He was born on May 21, 1980, in San Antonio. He was the son of George Young and Janette Elliott Young of Hemphill.

Bonnie Greer Collins passed away on September 22, 2024, at the age of 83 in Wildwood. Born on December 28, 1940, in Isla Community, Milam, she was the daughter of Blan Greer and Voneta Waller Greer. Bonnie was a proud graduate of Hemphill High School, Class of 1959, and furthered her education at a business school in Beaumont. She worked as a secretary for the Texas Department of Transportation in Beaumont before devoting her life to her family as a stay-at-home wife and mother. Bonnie was deeply involved in her children's activities, serving as a room mother and president of the band boosters. Alongside her husband, she was also active in her church, taking roles as youth leaders, and teaching Sunday School and Bible school at First Baptist Church in Lumberton, and later at Wildwood Baptist Church.

Henry Douglas Fincher, 91, of San Augustine, went home to heaven on September 14, 2024. He was born August 1, 1933 to John Henry and Mary Edith Richards Fincher in Center. He was a graduate of Shelbyville High School and East Texas Baptist College in Marshall. He was an Army Veteran. God called him to preach as a teenager and he preached the gospel for most of his life, pastoring churches in Texas, Louisiana, and Oregon. He was interested in souls being saved and lives being changed. He made lasting friendships in each church, becoming a part of the lives of the congregation. He would soon discover the hunters and fishermen in order to plan outdoor activities with them.