Obituaries

Melissa Lynn Sanders, 41, of Hemphill, passed away on November 24, 2024. Born on May 8, 1983, in Hemphill, she was a lifelong resident and a cherished member of the community. Melissa was known for her kind and loving nature.

Born on August 3, 1948, in New Orleans, Mary Ann Roig was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmothe r, and friend whose kindness and sense of humor brought joy to all who knew her.

Joseph D. Ezernack, born on August 29, 1931, in Ebarb, Louisiana, to Tom and Claudia Etheridge Ezernack, passed away at the age of 93 on November 20, 2024, in Hemphill. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served during the Korean War.

Gary Parnell McCoy, age 61, of San Augustine, departed this physical life on Nov. 15, 2024, at Sumit Nursing and Rehab Center in San Augustine. Mr. Gary Parnell McCoy was born Aug. 15, 1963.

William (“Bill”) Herman Fuller passed away on November 17, 2024. Bill was born on July 23, 1954, in Wiesbaden, Germany. As a child of a military family, he lived many places, but always considered Rosevine his home.

Annie Maudice Wise Collins, 84, passed away November 13, 2024. Maudice was born June 26, 1940, in SanAugustine County and attended school in Broaddus. She was a homemaker and helped with the family business.

Ida 'Ann' Atherine Tatom, of Pineland, passed away at the age of 81 on November 14, 2024, in Tyler. Born on November 4, 1943, in Lufkin, to Lawrence Elmer Warner and Ida Atherine 'Jean' Crager Warner, Ann was a native of Diboll, and a long-standing resident of Sabine County for more than 50 years.

Timothy Marlin Cunningham, known affectionately as Tim, passed away on November 14, 2024, in Hemphill, at the age of 60.

Robert Allen 'Bob' Cole, aged 81, passed away on November 9, 2024, in Hemphill. Born on March 9, 1943, in Port Arthur, Bob lived a life marked by dedication to his community, love for his family, and a spirited sense of humor.

Ophelia Zeigler Eddings, aged 88, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, in Hemphill. She was born on March 23, 1936, in SanAugustine County, to Cecil 'Doc' Zeigler and Ester Mae Harvey Zeigler.