Obituaries

fishing Toledo Bend since he was young boy. He loved working with his hands and was a master mechanic that could fix anything. He also enjoyed wood working. In his personal life, Kyle was a beloved son, father, brother, and grandfather.

Tommy Joe 'Cuz' Patterson, 74, of Bronson, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Harbor Hospice in Jasper. Tommy was born November 28, 1949 in Batesville, Arkansas to Ewing Donnie Patterson and Elizabeth Josephine Burba Patterson. A native of Arkansas, he had lived in Sabine County for the past 46 years. He had served in the United States Army and loved his country. He is survived by his daughter, Lora Ann Riggs of Cave City, AR; brother, Steve Wilson and wife, Billie Marie, of Pineland; friend, Dianna Medley of Bronson; sisters, Ida Mae Milligan of Cave City, AR, Betty Best of Memphis, TN, Billie Armstrong of Thida, AR, Peggy Dodd of Batesville, AR and Jimmie Pettit, also of Batesville; and grandson, Jerry Riggs, Jr..

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.