Obituaries

Lloyd Bryant Lott, aged 59, passed away on January 16, 2026, in Rusk. Born on April 20, 1966, in Sabine County, to Lloyd Keith Lott and Mary Elma Conner Lott, Bryant was a lifelong resident of the Sabine County area, cherishing his roots and the community.

face known for her warm conversations and meticulous care in closing up shop each evening. A loving housewife and mother, she filled her home with the same warmth and attention she devoted to her business.

A Celebration of T.W. Clark, Jr.’s Life, age 95, of Survey Community, Texas, will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 19, 2026 at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home Chapel in Jasper, Texas with burial to follow at the Clark Family Cemetery in the Mayflower Community of Newton County, Texas.

Patsy Ann Bell, 75, passed away on January 14, 2026, in Hemphill. Born on April 5, 1950, in Grant, New Mexico to James Mohr and Nettie Kallackie Mohr, Patsy lived a life marked by creativity, faith, and dedication to her family.

Marjorie Hunt Bluford, age 74, of Houston, departed this physical life on January 7, 2026, in Cypress. Mrs. Marjorie Hunt Bluford was born April 21, 1951.

May 24, 1953 - January 7, 2026 In Loving Memory of Rita Jo Morgan Rita Jo Morgan, a woman of immense heart and spirit, passed away leaving behind a legacy of kindness, service, and a profound zest for life.

December 1, 2025 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Leila is preceded in death by her parents, Yasa and Detje Soesmani Natakusumah and her brother, Yuri Natakusumah.

Tammie Chance Bennett of Hemphill, passed away at the age of 63 on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in her hometown. A beloved figure in her community, Tammie was known for her loving nature and dedication to her family and friends.

Jerry Michael Carney, aged 64, of Hemphill, passed away on December 16, 2025. Born on July 26, 1961, in Dallas, to his parents, Jerry Calvin Carney and Joyce Carney Headrick. Michael spent many years as a welder, a career that reflected his hardworking nature.

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.