Obituaries

Dwayne Allen Self, 53, of Hemphill, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Sabine County Hospital in Hemphill. Dwayne was born on October 3, 1971, in Bridge City, to Steve Longria and Bernadette Meshell. He was a graduate of Bridge City High School and worked for Market Basket. Dwayne had a deep love for fishing and hunting. He never met a stranger and was known for his warm smile that could light up a room. A dedicated worker who enjoyed helping others, he also had a great sense of humor and loved to joke with those around him.

Eugene Earl Childress, Jr., 56, of Rosevine, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at his residence. Eugene was born on May 14, 1968, in Jasper, to Eugene Earl Childress, Sr., and Joyce Sue Matthews Childress.

The Celebration of Life for Mrs. Mary L. Biggers, 91, of San Augustine, held Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 2pm at the Reed Chapel Baptist Church in San Augustine under the direction of Percy Garnder & Son Funeral Home of San Augustine and Sparrow Funeral Home of Orange.

Raymond Dale Bragg, 64, of Bronson, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his residence. He was born on November 21, 1960, in San Augustine, to Manuel Odale Bragg and Barbara Latham Bragg.

Bobby Milton Hutto, 73, of Six Mile, passed away Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at his residence.

In Loving Memory of Lily Grace Garcia With hearts full of love and sorrow, we share the passing of our precious Lily Grace Garcia, who was born too soon and gently passed away on February 28th, 2025 at the UT Health in Tyler. Though she was with us for only a short time and we never got to hear her first cry or see her first smile, her presence filled our hearts with immeasurable love and joy. We know that our love for Lily Grace will remain forever, and our little one will always have a special place in our hearts. We find comfort knowing that our angel rests peacefully, with no imperfections, free from pain, in the arms of those who have gone before her. Rest peacefully, our sweet angel. You will always be loved.

Jesse Carroll Willcox III, 87, of Hemphill, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Legacies Nursing and Rehab in Hemphill. Jesse was born on September 25, 1937, in Beaumont,, to Jessie Carroll Willcox Jr. and Alice Lee Kight Willcox. He honorably served his country as a member of the United States Army. After earning his bachelor's degree, he worked for many years as an electrical engineer in refineries before retiring.

Danny Paul DuBose, 79, of Hemphill, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 in Hemphill. Danny was born on February 19, 1946, in Hemphill, and was a lifelong resident of Sabine County. He worked as a truck driver for Big Tin Barn for many years until his retirement. A man of faith, he was a member of Strickland Crossing Church of God. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He is survived by his daughters, Regina Harley and husband, Randy, of Rosevine and Brandi Cox and husband, Brad, of Hemphill; his sister, Betty Ann Adams and husband, Bobby, of Toledo Town, Louisiana; eight grandchildren; and nineteen great-grandchildren.