Obituaries

Daphne Rene' Rash, aged 69, passed away on February 16, 2026, in Kirbyville. Born on October 1, 1956, in Houston, to Harry Polk Rash, Jr. and Norma Grace Fort Rash, Daphne grew up to be a cherished member of her community.

Joe William Teagle, Jr., age 75, of San Augustine, departed this physical life and earned his heavenly wings on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Avir, Formally Summit Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in San Augustine. Mr. Joe William Teagle, Jr., was born March 03, 1950.

Richard Allen Bean, II, known affectionately as 'Butch,' passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 79 in Hemphill.

Our beloved Mom and Grandma, Audrey Jean Groff, age 96, of Hemphill, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Her heart beat strong until she took her final breath, a tribute to the powerful love she gave to everyone.

Rickie Allen Lindsey, 64, of Longview, passed away on February 17, 2026 in his home. Rick was born on April 20th,1961 to John “Tommy” Lindsey and Gladys Woods Lindsey.

Daphne Rene' Rash, aged 69, passed away on February 16, 2026, in Kirbyville. Born on October 1, 1956, in Houston, to Harry Polk Rash, Jr. and Norma Grace Fort Rash, Daphne grew up to be a cherished member of her community.

Linda Sue McSwain, 67, passed away on February 11, 2026, in her hometown of Hemphill. Born on August 17, 1958, in Hemphill, she was the daughter of Gay McDaniel and Evelyn Brooks McDaniel.

Lainey Nicole Conn, infant daughter of Jacob Aidan Conn and Wendy Nicole Hicks, passed into the arms of angels on her birthday, February 11, 2026 Lainey is survived by her parents, Jake and Wendy; grandparents, Kyle and Jessica Conn, Johnny Paul and Shannon Boyett, and Amber and John Green; aunts,...

Jane Denise Hicks, 69, of Yellowpine passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026. Jane was bom August 7, 1956, in Marksville, La., to parents Mary Catherine (Robertson) and Harvey Hicks. She was a longtime resident of the Pineville, La., area prior to relocation to Sabine County a few years ago.

Garrick Keith Newell, born on August 20,1996, in Nacogdoches, to Gary Dean Newell and Karen Amanda Wilson Newell, sadly passed away at the age of 29 on February 7, 2026, in Houston.