Obituaries

Lydia Kaytelin Davis, 24, of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, passed away on May 13, 2024. She was born on August 31, 1999, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Lydia was a spotter/operator in the construction industry and had a passion for her work. She was a 21-year resident of Bronson, previously living in Norfork, Arkansas. Lydia adored her dogs, Cowboy, Rip, and June, and cherished traveling with her work family. She found joy in spending time with her family, especially her nieces and nephews. Fishing and hunting were among her favorite hobbies.

Hunter Raven Buster, 22, of Pineland, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, in Houston,. He was born on September 5, 2001, in Lufkin, to Norman Randall Buster and Cindy Ann Worthy Crow. Hunter was a lifetime resident of Pineland and worked as a laborer in construction. He was a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church in Pineland. Hunter enjoyed fishing, hunting, reading and playing computer games, with Dungeons and Dragons being his favorite.

Roy Glenn Odom, Sr. of Gravelhill, was born November 22, 1947, in Lufkin. On May 17, 2024, his spirit left his body, went to the rainbow bridge where he took the reins of his TWH stallion, Shades By Tullos. Followed by his boxer dog, Duncan, they did a head shaking running walk to the pearly gates. Roy started first grade at Beech Grove School in Curtis. There he got his first whipping from Mrs. Rice when he told her she was not his momma and could not tell him what to do. He attended seven different schools in second grade. His daddy worked pipeline. He was in and out of Beech Grove until 1963 when they moved back to Jasper. He graduated Jasper High School in 1966. He worked on Toledo and Livingston Dams as they were being built.

Billie Barbara Smith, 77, of Galveston, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. She was born on September 12, 1946, in Nacogdoches, to the late Walter and Ivy Mae Shelton. Formerly of Beaumont, she had resided in Port Neches, since 1995. Billie had worked as Payroll Clerk for the Port of Beaumont. She was a member of Amelia Baptist Church and the Red Hat Ladies. She is survived by her sons, Casey Smith of Kountze and Curtis Smith of Friendswood, and her grandchildren, Roman Smith and Maxim Smith. Services are pending at this time.

William Nolan 'Bill' Brown, 66, of Pineland, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024. He was born on May 8, 1958, in Houston, to J. C. Brown and Helen Oleta Gray Brown. Bill, was a lifetime resident of Sabine County and an active member of the Pineland community. He was a Project Manager for Matrix Service Company and a member of the Boiler Maker's Union, traveling for 47 years before retiring. He worshiped at the Little Flock Baptist Church and enjoyed camping and spending time with friends and family. Bill cherished his wife, children and grandchildren.

Catherine Biggers Christensen, 67, of Milam, passed away peacefully in her home on May 8, 2024. She was born on December 29, 1956, in New Orleans, LA. to C.L. “Red” Biggers and Elizabeth Shuff Biggers. Cathy was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved without boundaries asking nothing in return. She became a kind and compassionate caregiver to several friends and family when the need arose. She was outgoing, fun loving and a perfect friend; the kind of friend we all want in our life. In many cases her friends were more like family.

Norma Jean Harder, 85, of Hemphill, passed away on May 7, 2024. She was born on May 16, 1938, in Galveston, to Douglas and Lola Moores. Norma had resided in Hemphill since 1999. A longtime resident of Vidor, she had worked for Vidor ISD as a homemaking teacher for many years before her retirement. She enjoyed music, quilting, and genealogy in her free time. Norma will be remembered for her love of her family and her community.

Doris Jane Green, 84, of Hemphill, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. She was born on May 28, 1939, in Orange, to Lloyd Ellis and Fern Peet Ellis. Doris was a beloved member of the Hemphill community, having been a Sabine County resident since the late 1980s. She was a native of Orange, and a member of the Eastern Star. In her professional life, Doris served as a school bus driver for Little Cypress-Mauriceville schools for many years before transitioning to become the Driver's Education teacher for Region 5 schools.