Obituaries

Clyde Wesley Brewer of Hemphill, devoted husband, father, PaPa, and Great PaPa passed away on December 12, 2023. He was born in Mineral Wells, to Clyde Alfred Brewer and Maezelle Rike Brewer on August 31, 1930. Clyde graduated in 1947 from Grand Prairie High School and received a master’s degree in business from the University of Dallas in 1977. He also became a Registered Professional Engineer. Clyde had an amazing 45 year career that began by serving one year in the Naval Reserve and four years in the United States Navy. He spent twenty-seven years working in aerospace quality control at Temco (now Lockheed Martin). He also worked for Otis Engineering as Director of Quality Control and later for a consulting company before he went into business for himself. Clyde started a very successful company called Quality Systems Registrars that has grown into a business with over 500 clients today. His career took him all over the world, including North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia for a total of 32 countries.

Rex Ebarb, Jr., 75, of Hemphill, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 in Lufkin. Rex was born on May 23, 1948 in Hemphill, to Rex Ebarb, Sr. and Viola Woodard Ebarb. Rex was a hardworking man who built his own roofing business in Sabine County. He enjoyed reading his bible, books of history and westerns, and doing his puzzles. Rex was described as an example of how to live life. He did not judge and tried his best to help everyone he met. He never met a stranger. If you needed a place to live, Rex had a home for you. Offering help where he could but never asked for help for himself. He lived life by his own rules regardless of what others said. If he loved you, he loved you with his entire heart and would protect you with his life. Even to those who didn’t feel deserving. Rex was always there with a cup of coffee for anyone who stopped by, with funny stories and memories of his adventures. He lived simply. If he didn’t have what he needed, he would make it. His grateful heart was thankful for any small thing given to him.

Mary Dell Garrison, 83, of Orange, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at her residence. Mary was born March 19, 1940 in Seminole, to K.V and Anna Verfurth Odom. The daughter of an oilfield worker, she grew up all over Texas worshipping the ground her daddy walked on. Quick-witted and full of mischief, she was always up for adventure and always greeted you with a smile. She married into the Navy and began her career as a seaman's wife, which was any and all things to a family of five children. Forever the homemaker, you could always find her in the kitchen a tremendous cook. She loved to cook and cooked with love.

Willirie 'Bill' Marion Beeson, 89, of Hemphill, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at his residence. Bill was born on December 17, 1933 in Brookhaven, Mississippi to Leland Beeson and Lela Bessonette Beeson.

Margie Nell Morrison, 92, of Hemphill, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at her residence. She was born August 8, 1931 in Hemphill, to John Henry Latham and Carmon Butler Latham. She was a longtime resident of Sabine County and was a graduate of Hemphill High School. She attended Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches where she earned her Bachelor's Degree and later earned her Master's Degree from Lamar University. She was a teacher for Hemphill ISD for 13 years and was a member of East Mayfield Baptist Church. She had always enjoyed sewing and flowers.

Deborah Sue Duck, 64, of Rosevine, passed away Thursday, Dec. 7th in Humble. Debbie was born January 5, 1959 in Houston, to Fred Ellison and Ruby Narvalyn Fuller Ellison. She was a lifetime resident of Rosevine and attended Rosevine Church of God. She was a waitress and a homemaker who enjoyed gardening and taking care of her plants. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters, Tabrika Logan of Lufkin, Tori Sowell of Rosevine, and stepdaughter, Robin Ezernack and husband, Josh, of Bronson; stepson, Justin Duck and wife, Emily, of Waco; brother, Kenneth Ellison and wife, Jill, of Rosevine; sister, JoAnne Riley and husband, Robert, also of Rosevine; grandchildren, Jayren Herrera, Ariona Buckley, Madison Sowell, Carson Sowell, Hudson Sowell, Jace Ezernack, Elly Ezernack, Sylvie Ezernack and Jack Duck; great granddaughter, Mahala; and best friends, Dorothy Latham and Debbie Sue Jacks.

Linda Dian Bartels, 76, of Deer Park passed away Monday, Dec. 4th, at Legacies Nursing and Rehab in Hemphill. Linda was born September 22, 1947 in Freer to Marcous Tolbart Cummings and Mary Frances Taylor Cummings. A longtime resident of Yoakum, she had lived in Deer Park for the past five years. After raising most of her children, Linda attended college and began working for Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company. There, she became the first female manager in Mutual of Omaha's Southeast Region Division. She became a motivational speaker for women in the business work force. She loved to travel and cruising was her thing. She loved going to casinos and had once lived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

James Alan Yates, 72, of Milam passed away Tuesday, Dec. 5th, at his residence. James was born September 8, 1951 in Athens, to Cecil George Yates and Nettie Myril Partin Yates. He was a longtime resident of Crosby, and lived in Sabine County for the past three years. He had worked for many years for Southwestern Bell Telephone as a Telecommunications Specialist until his retirement. After retiring, James and his wife, Carolyn, moved to the Milam area where they built a home for their family to enjoy. He loved working on his property, making it a place where there was plenty to do to have fun. He liked fishing and hunting, but he loved traveling with his family, Alaska and Costa Rica being his favorite places to go. He loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren. His greatest wish was for them all to experience life to the fullest.

Joseph Dewey Ebarb, 76, of Hemphill passed away Saturday, Dec. 2nd, at Woodland Heights Medical Center in Lufkin. Joe was born December 16, 1946 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Perkins Ebarb and Rosie Nigreville Ebarb. He was a lifelong resident of Sabine Count and had worked for many years as a truck driver in the timber industry.