Obituaries

Beatrice Inez McDonald, 93, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Sabine County Hospital in Hemphill. She was born April 20, 1929 in Harlingen, to Dominico and Beatrice Leal. She was a 23 year resident of Sabine County, having previously resided in New Caney, Texas. She earned her nursing degree and had worked for many years in the medical field. She was a longtime member of Rosevine Church of God. She was a wonderful wife and mother and enjoyed picking on her husband, Oscar. She also loved to hunt and fish.

Billy Don Selman, Sr., (82) of Hemphill, Texas passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023. He was born on December 29, 1940 to James Leonard and Eunice Karen Knox-Selman in Douglas.

Chad Joseph Moroski, also known as 'Rosco' to his friends and 'CPaw' to his grandsons, died Wednesday morning, March 22, 2023 of an apparent heart attack. He was born in Harvard, IL on July 6, 1969 to James Steve 'Jim' Moroski and Dolores J. 'Lori' Zalesmy Moroski. He and his family lived in Lake Villa, Illinois before moving to Sabine County in 1974. He attended school at Hemphill ISD and was a member of the graduating class of 1987. After graduation, he worked as a residential carpenter. He was a member of The Refuge Church in Milam and also attended Only Believe Ministries in Hemphill.

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Melvin Wayne James, Sr. of Hemphill, went to be with his Lord and Savior on the 11th of February 2023. Melvin was born on October 31, 1937, to Therman M. and Mildred James in Snider, Texas. Shortly after his birth his father moved the family to Galveston, Texas and then ending up in Texas City. While in Texas City he met the love of his life, Margaret Ellen James. They got married in 1960 and spent most of their life in the Galveston County area. Melvin spent six dedicated years in the United States Navy. Together, Melvin and Margaret had three wonderful children and many grandchildren followed by great grandchildren. During their retirement years they settled in Hemphill, Texas to live on Lake Toledo Bend. He was a Deacon, an Elder and a faithful member of the Community Fellowship Church in Hemphill, Texas. Melvin was a Past W.M. Mason at Dickinson Mosonic Lodge 1324, Past W.M Mason at Mosonic Littleton Fowler Lodge 305 in Hemphill, Scottish Right and York Right Mason, and a Shriner with the Arabia Temple in Houston, volunteer clown for the Shrine circus, retired volunteer firefighter, and an outstanding community member. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, camping and being around family. Above all he was a prayer warrior and used this gift in fulfilling God’s desire to encourage and help all that he encountered. Those who knew him, knew they could always call him if they needed guidance, love, or just someone to listen.