Obituaries

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.

Christine Williams, known affectionately as Christy, passed away on December 13, 2025, in Hemphill, at the age of 75. Born on March 17, 1950, in Bronson, to Wilford Weldon King and Johnnie Mae Byley King, she was a beloved figure in her community and a lifelong resident of Sabine County.

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. Sissy spent her life as a dedicated homemaker, creating a loving home for her family.

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.

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.

Roger Glenn Taylor, aged 67, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Hemphill. Born in New Iberia, Louisiana, on September 13, 1958, to William Taylor and Peggy Ruth Smith Taylor, Roger had made his home in Hemphill for the last six years after previously residing in Arlington.

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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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.

Barbara Ann Williamson (née Dickerson) passed away on November 22, 2025, at the age of 89, in Hemphill. Born on December 7, 1935, in Pineland, she was the daughter of Lewis Dickerson and Julia Crocker Dickerson. Barbara dedicated many years of service as a secretary for West Sabine ISD.