Obituaries

Eric Alan Bishop, 54, of Hemphill, passed away on June 18, 2026, in Dallas. Born on October 1, 1971, in Corpus Christi, to Rodney and Karen Murray Bishop, Eric spent his life deeply rooted in his community and family. Eric moved to Hemphill in 1998, where he was owner/operator of Toledo RV Sales.

Stephen Roberts Gray, known to family and friends as Steve and to his grandchildren as Pop, passed away unexpectedly in Henderson, Nevada, on June 12, 2026, at the age of 83.

David L. Smith, age 44, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Nacogdoches County, Texas.

Jeffery Levi Harper was born on May 19, 1964, to Charlsie “Rae” and Ray Lee Harper. A proud graduate of Hemphill High School, Jeff was known early in life for his adventurous, mischievous spirit, a spark that shaped the man he would become.

Williams Jimmie Louise Williams (Honeycutt), age 88, passed away on June 13, 2026, in her hometown of Hemphill. Born on October 16, 1937, in Duncan, Oklahoma, Jimmie Louise was the daughter of the late Earl Raymond Honeycutt and Gladys Jordan Honeycutt.

Michael Wayne Booker, Jr., 43, passed away on June 9, 2026, in Lufkin. Born on September 14, 1982, in Jasper, he was the son of Karen Lynn Yonts.

Mollie Sue Moore Douglas, age 74, of San Augustine, departed this physical life on Wednesday, June 03, 2026, at her residence in San Augustine. Mrs. Mollie Sue Moore Douglas was born November 21, 1952.

Keith Alan Franks, 72, of Pineland, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2026. His life will be celebrated at First Methodist Church of Pineland on Saturday, June 27 at 11 a.m. The service will be officiated by Reverend Alberto Williams. Music will be provided by Jan and Stephen Pate.

Latricia Pricilla (Mott) Hair was born March 14, 1960 in Hemphill, to Cecil Mott and Patricia (Martin) Mott. She passed away on June 4, 2026 at her home in Garland, after a prolonged battle with cancer. She was a native of Sabine County and grew up in Pineland, where she was known as “Prissy”.

Walter Matlock, age 73, of San Augustine, departed this physical life on Tuesday, June 02, 2026, at Christus Mother Francis Hospital in Tyler. Mr.