Obituaries

Chris Donald Kolb, 59, of Fairmount, formerly of Nederland. passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Houston. Chris was born on November 17, 1966, in Nederland.

Billy Richard McClelland went to be with the Lord on August 6, 2026, at the age of 89 years and 7 months surround by his children and brother, Bobby. Born at home January 24, 1937, in Bronson, he was the son of Richard Tommy (RT) McClelland and Pharby Jane McClelland.

Merlita Alvenda Miller, 71, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Merlita was born on August 7, 1954, in Olangapo City, Philippines.

Freddy Shores was born on November 13th, 1942, in Vivian, Louisiana and passed from this life into eternal rest with Jesus on August 3, 2026, in Orange, at the age of 83 years.

JoAnn O'Riley passed away on August 3, 2026, at the age of 90 in Henderson. Born on February 16, 1936, in Hemphill, she was the daughter of James Daniel (Buddy) O'Riley and Emmie Jane Glawson O'Riley. JoAnn had moved from Buna, to Henderson, where she spent her last 30 years.

Dewey Calvin Wells Sr., 86, of Broaddus, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in Huntington.

Diann Easley Short, a lifelong resident of Sabine County, passed away on August 5, 2026. She was born in Hemphill, to Thomas S. Easley and Callie Mae Harley Easley, and spent her entire life rooted in the community she called home.

Jay Christopher Williams, born on September 22, 1966, in Beaumont, to J. C.

Lynn Marie Schovajsa, born on April 25, 1954, in Buffalo, New York to Leonard Zak and Rosemary Mello Zak, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026, in Pineland. Throughout her 72 years, Lynn touched the lives of those around her with kindness, strength, and a deep devotion to her family and passions.

Connie Gibson entered peacefully into eternal rest on July 16, 2026, in Hemphill, at the age of 65. Born in the Philippines on June 7, 1961, Connie's life's journey brought her to the United States, where she made Texas her home and built a life centered on family, compassion, and service to others.