Obituaries

Ommer Dean 'O. D.' Hamilton, Jr.

David Goodson, 60, of Hemphill, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 at his residence. David was born June 3, 1963 in Port Arthur to Lloyd E. Goodson and Gloria Isabell Kimble Goodson. He had been a member of the United States Air Force and was a graduate of Texas A&M University where he had earned his Bachelor's Degree. He later worked as a courier in the medical field in Austin before moving to Sabine County. He was great at math and he loved to play tennis.

Lee Bridges, 37, of Winnie (formerly of Bronson) passed away Monday, Oct. 30 at Christus-St.

Sharon Loving, 76, of Broaddus passed away Tuesday, Oct. 31 at Legacies Nursing and Rehab in Hemphill. Sharon was born Nov. 8, 1946 in Houston to George Hartvig Gilbert and Mary Ellen Lanham Gilbert. Over the years, she had worked as an executive secretary in banking, as well as in the oil industry and with airlines. She and her husband had been full time residents of Broaddus for the past two years, having previously resided in Houston. She loved spending time with her family, especially the grandchildren.

Nelda Muirhead, 86, of Beaumont passed away Tuesday, Oct. 31 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.

Johnny Ritchey, 82 of Milam passed away peacefully, Monday Oct. 30 surrounded by family, after a battle with cancer. Johnny was born in Seagraves on July 9, 1941. He was an army veteran. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Cindy Ritchey, son Timmy Davis, brothers Don Ritchey and family of Lovington, NM and brother Valdon Ritchey and family of Sparks, NV. Kenny and Megan Butler, Morgan And Emy Sherwood, Charles Wallace and family, Guy Sherwood and family. Grandson Devin Davis and granddaughter Amanda Davis. Daughter in-law Nancy Escobar and grandson Aiden Macias. Five great grandchildren Jacobrian, Justus, Johnzac, Jeven, Jenesis Davis. He is prededed in death by his son Brian Davis. A memorial will be held at The Refuge on Nov. 17 at 2pm.

David Goodson, 60, of Hemphill passed away Wednesday, October 25 at his residence. He was born June 3, 1963 in Port Arthur to Lloyd E.

Thomas Jefferson Hamilton 97, of Hemphill, Texas passed away at his home surrounded by family after a brief battle with cancer, on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Thomas was born to Henry Jefferson Hamilton and Eula Mae (Retherford) Hamilton on Sept 6, 1926, in Newton County, Texas. Thomas spent early years being raised in Newton County and later moving to Hemphill with his parents and sister. Upon marriage to his first wife, he joined the United States Army serving 2 years during World War II. Later moving to Freeport, Texas where he raised his family working at Dow Chemical and surveying for Max Hagan. He was a member of West End Baptist Church, Freeport, Texas. At that time Thomas chased his daughters while they enjoyed band, twirling, volleyball and softball. He coached and refereed softball and volleyball as well. Thomas was an avid hunter, fisherman and game conservationist in Sabine County. He raised foxhounds and loved raising and working his cows and growing a garden every year. He was a member of First Baptist Church Hemphill, Texas and served as a Deacon. He was active with RA’s as well. Thomas served on many committees and organizations such as the Texas Militia as a young boy, Lions Club, VFW post 10351 and former Commander of American Legion post 197 were just a few. He worked in the timber and survey industry in Sabine county, the oil exploration industry all over the State of Texas and Louisiana and as a Liaison to Brazoria County Commissioner Sonny Travis and Mr. Travis’ district constituents before retiring back to Sabine County. Thomas returned to Sabine County where he served 2 and one half terms as Justice of the Peace of Precinct 1 and was appointed to Justice of Peace of Precinct 2.