Obituaries

Body Ernest Thomas Sr., age 78, of Weatherford, departed this physical life on December 09, 2025, at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth. Mr. Ernest Thomas Sr. was born November 14, 1947.

Body JoAnn Varnum, née Naquin, passed away on December 9, 2025, at the age of 69 in Atlanta, Georgia. Born on July 29, 1956, in Corpus Christi, to Herman Sidney Naquin and Geneva Young Naquin, JoAnn had a life marked by community involvement and personal passions.

Body Christine Williams, known affectionately as Christy, passed away on December 13, 2025, in Hemphill, at the age of 75.

Body Stella Frances 'Sissy' Smith passed away on December 8, 2025, at the age of 77, in Nacogdoches. Born on March 16, 1948, in Hemphill, she was the daughter of Dalton 'Shine' Smith and Lemmie B. Coussons Smith.

Body Allen Grier Burson, 75, passed away on December 8, 2025, in Hemphill. Born on July 7, 1950, in Buchanan, Georgia, Allen was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving his country with dedication.

Body Ray Anthony Roberts, age 68, of Surfside Beach, SC. departed this physical life on December 02, 2025, in Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet, South Caralina. Mr. Ray Anthony Roberts was born November 17, 1957.

Body Roger Glenn Taylor, aged 67, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Hemphill.

Body Pamela Frances Sykes passed away on November 21, 2025, in Hemphill, at the age of 74. Born on December 21, 1950, in Houston, she was the cherished daughter of Marshall Alvin Adcock and Helen Marie Vinklarek Adcock.

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Body Floyd Ricky Mitchell, passed away on November 23, 2025, at the age of 66 in Bronson. Born on October 16, 1959, in San Augustine, to Othel 'Red' Mitchell and Frances Ruby Lott Mitchell, he was a lifelong resident of Sabine County.