Obituaries

Margaret Laurinda Pinney, 72, of Hemphill, passed away on March 1, 2024. She was born on June 2, 1951, in Kingsport, Tennessee, to the late Shepherd Matthew Pinney, Sr. and Bertha Pauline Mann Thompson. Margaret resided in Sabine County since 2020 and previously in Cheyenne, WY from 1979 to 2020. She served the military community through her dedicated work in retail with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES).

Melba Lucille Kirk, loving mother and sister, passed away on February 24, 2024, at the age of 66 in Lufkin. Melba was born on December 19, 1957, in Kirbyville, to Clyde E. Kirk, Sr. and Barbara Ann Sapp Kirk. She was a talented musician who loved playing the piano and she enjoyed gardening in her free time. Melba's career spanned various restaurants, where she shared her passion for food with others. Melba will be deeply missed by her daughter, Amy Ann Ayala of Hemphill; brother, Allen Ray Kirk of Richmond, ; sisters, Lisa Ann Brymer and husband David, and Julie Ellen Brymer and husband John, all of Hemphill; sister-in-law, Barbara Brymer of Hemphill. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Barbara Kirk, and her brother, Clyde Kirk Jr.

Dodie Roberts, 76, of Pineland, passed away on February 23, 2024. She was born on November 28, 1947, in Houston, to L.

Patricia Lee Ritter, 80, of Hemphill, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 at Sabine County Hospital after an accident. Patricia was born November 29, 1943 in Beaumont, to J. N. Gore and Iva Lee Durham Gore. Before becoming a resident of Legacies Nursing and Rehab, she had lived in many places, including Alaska and Oregon, before returning to Texas. Over the years, she had worked in Data Processing where she was a supervisor.

Janine Marie Hughes, 69 of Milam, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 in the comfort of her home in Milam. Born August 31, 1954 in St. Paul, MN, Janine is the daughter of the late Kenneth Martin, and survived by her mother Barbra Lundberg. Janine is survived by: Daughter, Emily Jones and husband, Marcus Jones, Step-son, Kevin Hughes and wife, Janice Sledge Hughes, Daughter-in-law, Sonya Barnes Hughes, Grandchildren: Kaleb Hughes, Michelle Johnson and Marissa Johnson. Siblings: Brother, Jeff Martin and wife, Terry, Sister, Janette Short and husband Jeff, Brother, Jim Martin and wife, Linda and Brother, Jerry Martin and wife, Judy.

Cindy Ann Dorn, 57, of Bronson, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at her residence. Cindy was born March 1, 1966 in Jasper, to Oscar Retherford and Margie Chappell. She was a 35-year resident of Sabine County, having previously lived in Vidor, Texas. Cindy had a talent for cooking and enjoyed spending time in the kitchen, making meals for her loved ones. In addition to her love for cooking, Cindy also enjoyed gambling whenever she had the chance.