Obituaries

Ernest Martin Wesner, Jr., 97, passed away on September 4, 2025, in Hemphill. Ernest was born on July 25, 2025 in Sante Fe, Oklahoma to Ernest Martin Wesner and Sadie Cobb Wesner. Ernest grew up with a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for learning. He graduated from Beaumont High School and went on to build a long and respected career as a chemist in the laboratory at the Mobile Oil Refinery. His meticulous nature and commitment to excellence made him a valued member of the team throughout his many years of service.

Kathleen Kay “Kathy” Christian, 65, of Hemphill, passed away on September 2, 2025, in Lufkin. Born on December 13, 1959, in Port Arthur, Kathy was the daughter of Kenny Kimler and Janice Fay Latiolais. She graduated from Bridge City High School and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in education from Lamar University. Her passion for teaching led to a fulfilling 28-year career as an elementary school educator. She spent 13 years teaching third grade at Zavalla ISD and another 15 years teaching first grade at Hemphill ISD before retiring in 2021. Kathy loved all of her students and took great pride in nurturing young minds.

Ida Mae Ingels, 89, passed away on August 23, 2025, at her residence in Geneva. Born on June 19, 1936, in Dickens, Nebraska, Ida was the daughter of Russell and Minnie Cellan Dugan. She grew up in Nebraska alongside her siblings and later built a life rooted in hard work, family devotion, and spirited enthusiasm for the things she loved. Ida spent much of her adult life in Cheyenne, Wyoming, where she worked as a waitress and cook at East High School. Her dedication to her work and the school community left a lasting impression on those around her. She also lived in North Platte, Nebraska before settling in Geneva, five years ago.

Charles Gene Lindsey, age 83, of San Augustine, TX, was born in Jasper, TX on October 3, 1941. He went home to be with the Lord on August 24, 2025, just in time to reunite with his beloved wife, Martha, on her birthday. Charles grew up in the small sawmill town of Pineland, TX, surrounded by a large extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins. It was there he met the love of his life, Martha Milstead Lindsey, at the Dairy Bar. Together, they built a home filled with laughter, prayer, and love—a shining example of true devotion to one another for 60 years.

Angela Dawn (Smith) Grider, 64, of Yellowpine passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025. Angie was born June 26, 1961, in Bay City, Texas, to parents Robert Glyn and Virginia Smith. She was the oldest of three daughters. Her survivors include her parents, Robert Glyn and Virginia Smith of Yellowpine; son, Dylan Grider of San Diego, California; daughter, Chassidy Sutton and husband, Gary, of San Diego, California; granddaughters, Hannah Contreras and Kayleigh Sutton; great-grandchildren, Ava and Mateo Contreras; and nephews, Robert Frazier and wife, Ashley, and Tyler Anderson and wife, Christina.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rebecca Lynn Hart, lovingly known as Becky or Ducky, at the age of 32. Rebecca was born on December 6th, 1992, at Meritier Methodist Hospital in Madison, WI. She passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, at CHI St. Lufkin. Rebecca was preceded in death by her beloved brother, Jared, and her aunts, Julie and Jody. She also reunites with her grandfathers, Gerald Ziggler and Fred Hart, whose love and memory she carried with her always.

Pamela Jean Carrico, 68, of San Augustine, was called home by our Lord and Savior on Friday, June 20, 2025 in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born May 3, 1957 in Panama City Florida, to parents William and Sonja Luckey. After three long years surviving extended illnesses under the amazing care of her friends at Gentiva Hospice, Pam passed suddenly at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, shrouded in the love of her deeply devoted husband, Randy and adoring children, Jennifer Hersey and Mary & Michael VanCleave.

Bonnie Moore, 79, of Rosevine, passed away on August 11, 2025, in Hemphill. A lifelong resident of Rosevine, Bonnie was born there on July 23, 1946, to N. B. McBride and Ella Mae Murray McBride. Bonnie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose life was rooted in faith, family, and service to others. She shared many years of marriage with her beloved husband, O. G. Moore, until his passing. Together they built a home filled with love and resilience.

James Henry “Hen” Parks, age 70, of San Augustine, departed this physical life on, July 25, 2025, at his residence in San Augustine. Mr. Parks, was born August 01, 1954. Survived by his wife; Gloria Hill Parks of San Augustine, two sons; LaDarius Ealy (Daniell) of Dallas, and Rodregus Hill of Nacogdoches, daughter; Jametrice Parks of San Augustine, eleven grandchildren , seven great-grandchildren, brother; James Ray Parks of Houston, three sisters; Gloria Burrell (Murry) of Houston, Sharon Crockett of San Augustine, and Barbara Jones of San Augustine. As well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.