Obituaries

Sheriff Thomas Neil 'Tom' Maddox, Sr., of Pineland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at his residence. He was born on September 11, 1949, in Henderson, to Oscar McNeil Maddox and Mildred Walling Maddox.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our loving and devoted husband, father, papaw and friend to all whose lives he touched, peacefully at his home on February 14th, 2025. Weldon Lamar Thomas, Sr. was born on June 23, 1943, in the Centerview Community of Pineland, to Willie Taylor Thomas, Sr. and Dollie Lott Thomas. He was a lifelong resident of Sabine County. After serving 3 years in the US Air Force as an aviation fireman, he began a 32-year career with the Texas Department of Transportation followed by 15 years with the United Postal Service as rural carrier.

Angelia Guen Strickland, 53, of Hemphill, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at her residence. Guen was born on August 14, 1971, in Hemphill, to Joe Wayne Jacks and Diann Impson Jacks.

Allene Jo Kane, 81, of Vidor, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, in Groves. She was born on January 11, 1944, in Beaumont, to Allen Joe Porter and Gerldine Wagner Porter. A longtime resident of Vidor, Allene cherished time spent with her family and had a deep love for Elvis Presley and his music. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Garland Reinford Kane. She is survived by her son, Reinford 'Randy' Allen Kane and his wife, Kim, of Vidor; grandson, Blake Allen Kane and his wife, Kelsey; granddaughter, Shae Michelle Kane; and great-grandsons, Graham, Griffin, and Grayson Kane.

Rebecca 'Becky' Jean Greer, age 67, of Willis, passed away on February 10, 2025. Becky was born on October 23, 1957 in Carthage, to Herbert and Dorothy Dortch. Becky was raised in Pineland, and graduated from West Sabine in 1976. She met her husband in high school and they were married for 45 years. Becky and Randy moved around to different areas but eventually settled in Willis. Becky loved to go shopping, watch NASCAR and the Astros.

Gladys Jewel Smith Galloway, 95, of San Augustine passed away Friday, February 14, 2025. She was born September 11, 1929, in San Augustine to parents Pink and Susie (Cooper) Smith. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother as the matriarch of their family. Mrs. Galloway was a member of the Full Gospel Church and was a faithful pastor's wife, always standing with her husband, the late Rev. James Galloway, founding pastor of Bronson Revival Center.

Martha Marie Stillwell Nelson, 87, born on November 15, 1937, in Columbus, Georgia, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025, in El Campo. She was the beloved daughter of Thomas Woodruff Stillwell and Martha Mae Collins.

Elvin “Jack” Joseph Taylor, 92, of Tyler, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025. He was born on September 29, 1932, in Bronson, to Elvin Taylor and Verda Marie Herndon Taylor.