Obituaries

Kortlyn Nikole Bennett, aged 18, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at her residence in Hemphill. Born on January 27, 2006, in Galveston, she was the cherished daughter of Darren Clinton Bennett and Janie Cheree Adkins. Kortlyn found joy in the simple pleasures of life.

Brenda Luker Breshears, 80, of Pollok, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Christus Mother Francis Hospital in Jacksonville. Brenda was born December 18, 1943, in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Jack C. and Pauline Anderson Luker.

JoAnne Goynes Smith, aged 77, passed away on June 21, 2024, in Hemphill. Born on February 17, 1947, in Cleveland, JoAnne dedicated many years of service to the Sabine Dental Group before retiring. She was a cherished member of the East Mayfield Missionary Baptist Church.

Gloria Crowell passed from this life peacefully during her sleep on Sunday June 23, 2024. Gloria was born August 20, 1934, to Andrew and “Miss Winnie” Williams in Fairdale. She was married to Bill Crowell September 29, 1952, and they had celebrated 71 years of marriage.

Evelyn Elizabeth Kilgore, aged 88, passed away on June 18, 2024, in Hemphill. Born on May 28, 1936, in Newcastle, Wyoming to Alvin Stites and Edith Sieger Stites, Evelyn embarked on a life marked by dedication, love, and entrepreneurship.

Kenneth Joseph Shook, age 72, of Hemphill, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024. He was born on March 8, 1952, in Hominy, Oklahoma, to Wilburn Shook and Jesse Mae Langan Shook. Kenneth was an active outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting.

Patricia 'Patsy' Diane Kilcrease, age 74, of Pineland, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024 at her residence. Patsy was born on July 2, 1949, in Kirbyville, to Walter Reese Smith and Maywood West Smith.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved, Casey Gale Foley Albers, age 38, of Center, on June 8, 2024. Casey was born December 16, 1985, in Houston, to Corlis Gale Foley and Lisa Elizabeth Albers.

Alva Ray 'Tinker' Horton, age 76, of Milam, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. He was born on February 13, 1948, in DeRidder, Louisiana, to Lige Horton and Mayetta Odell Conn Horton. Tinker was a lifetime resident of Sabine County.

March 13, 1948, it was a dark and stormy night in Knoxville, Tennessee as the squalls of a newborn baby girl pierced the night, and God said, “Ta-Da.” Mary Jeanne Scott was born to Gerald and Julia Scott and big brother, Robert Jackson all now deceased.