Obituaries

Billie Rose (Birdwell) Patterson, 92, of Bronson passed away Saturday, Oct. 21. She was born March 10, 1931, in Bronson to parents Clarice (Crocker) and Samuel Birdwell. She and James Patterson were married in 1947 and lived in Beaumont for 33 years. Upon retirement they returned here to their farm. Their greatest joy was spending time with friends and family at their country home. They became faithful members of Pineland's First Methodist Church.

Dennis Richard Harden was born October 27, 1955 in the Ponca City, OK hospital. His proud parents were Betty and Ernest Harden. Dennis attended Washington Elementary School, East Junior High and was a 1973 graduate of Ponca City High School. Dennis was a baseball player since the age of 4 where he was a pitcher and played second base. He played on the American Legion baseball team starting as a sophomore. As a sophomore and senior he played on the PoHi teams that won District and played in the State Semi-Finals. He continued his education at Oklahoma State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry and Wildlife Management.

Billy B. Bradshaw, 87, of Nacogdoches, Texas was born in Lilbert, Texas on April 12, 1936 to Dewey 'Buck' and Ida Lee Bradshaw. He went to be with the Lord on October 14, 2023. Billy knew Jesus as 'the good Lord' and when asked once what would happen to him after his life was over, Billy pointed toward Heaven and said, 'I may not always show it, but I know it.' He showed it more than he knew. He was a humble man, steadfast in love, gentle and strong. He loved his family and gave his life for them to know it. He also loved deer hunting and watching bull riding. The 'pretty country' in the mountains of Colorado was his home away from home.

com. James Ray Thurman, 80, passed away on October 13, 2023 in Hemphill, Tx.

Oleta Faye Helton, 87, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Legacies Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hemphill. Faye was born February 19, 1936 in Whitehouse, Texas to George Washington Horton and Annie Lee Williams Horton. She was a loving housewife and mother and a pastor's wife for many years. Having previously resided in Troup, Texas, she had lived in Hemphill for the past 10 years, and was a member of Camp Springs Baptist Church.

Mr. Henson ,age 51 of Hemphill departed this physical life on Oct. 7 at his residence in Hemphill. Visitation was conducted Oct. 13 at Garner & Son Mortuary Chapel. The Funeral services followed on Saturday at Cedar Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Orvin Garrett officiating. Burial took place at Cedar Grove Cemetery. He is survived by Daughter, Domonique Sade’ Henson of Nacogdoches, Son, Ja’Darris Dewayne Henson of Hemphill, Mother, Martha Henson of Hemphill, Grandmother Addie Henson of Hemphill, Sisters Cheryl Grant ,Gloria Flowers ,Easter LaHoma ,Tonya(Darryle) Henson ,Na’Tasha Horn, brothers James (Melissa) Flowers III ,Zavy Turner,,James Millsap ,Randall (Daphne) Parson ,Jeremy (Charlene) Bell and a host of other friends and family.

Virginia Rae Lee, 83, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Legacies Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hemphill. Virginia was born March 14, 1940 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Thomas Rayford Hollifield and Evie Pearce Hollifield. A longtime resident of Bossier City, Louisiana, she had been a resident of Sabine County for the past 6 years. She was a strong Christian lady who was friendly and outgoing, a real people person. She loved to play Bingo and watch movies and she was a loving wife and mother.

Debbie Myatt Arnold, 65, of Hemphill passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Sabine County Hospital. Ms. Arnold was born November 24, 1957, in Nederland to parents Bernice Marie (Erwin) and Samuel Bearl Myatt and had been a longtime resident of the Hemphill area. She was a member of the Church of God and enjoyed Bible studies and discussions. Debbie enjoyed sewing and quilting as well as other craft activities. She had lots of fun playing computer games and found great joy in gardening and tending flowers.