Obituaries

Wayne Lewis Seal, aged 91, of the Fairmount Community of Hemphill, passed away on July 19, 2026, in San Augustine. Born on September 23, 1934, in Glenmora, Louisiana, to parents, Wayne and Lona Lillian Lewis Seal, Wayne spent most of his life as a dedicated pipefitter and welder with UA Local 195.

Allen Thomas Wiley, 77, passed away on July 15, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Born April 12, 1949, in Houston, to Dick Wiley and Emily Wood Wiley, he grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana, eventually making his home in Benton.

Kimberly Gayle Wiebelhaus, 60, passed away on June 27, 2026. She was born on March 26, 1966, in East Texas to Gayle Ferguson and the late Buckshot Ferguson. Kimberly spent her childhood in Hemphill, where she was raised as a Ferguson.

Barbara Kay Brewer-Lowe passed away on June 30, 2026, at the age of 70 in Brookeland. Born on August 1, 1955, in Kirbyville, to Lester Shelton Huff and Frances Lynch Huff, Barbara lived a life marked by devotion to her family and a passion for the simple pleasures in life.

Dennis Jackson, age 85, of San Augustine, departed this physical life on Thursday, July 02, 2026, at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches. Viewing being held Friday, July 10, 2026.

Randy Wayne Hogan, aged 47, passed away on July 5, 2026, in Longview. Born on September 1, 1978, in Hemphill, he was the son of R. L. Hogan and Sue Nell Jones Hogan. Randy was a skilled mechanic at East Texas Power Sports in Lufkin, known for his passion for riding and working on buggies.

Thomas Larry Craven, 82, passed away on July 3, 2026, in Hemphill. Born on November 22, 1943, in Laurel, Mississippi, to William Harmon Craven and Mary Leavy Bates Craven, Thomas spent his formative years in Mississippi before making Sabine County, his home for the last 16 years of his life.

Dora M. Lowe passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, in Galveston, at the age of 81. Born on July 10, 1944, in Orange, she was the daughter of Richard Ramirez Pachuca, Sr. and Alejandra Arciva Pachuca.

Ardell Netherly Matlock, age 100, of San Augustine, departed this physical life on Thursday, July 02, 2026, at Stone Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in San Augustine. Mrs. Ardell Netherly Matlock was born April 20, 1926.

Harold James Allen, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, and legendary professional bass angler, passed away peacefully June 26, 2026, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.