Obituaries

Opal “Elaine” Erwin Hamilton of Midlothian (formerly of Hemphill) passed away Sunday, November 26 at Midtowne Meadows in Midlothian. Elaine was born on July 11th, 1931 in the Goodrich Home in Hemphill to Belvie Erwin and Sally Ruth Holder Erwin. She attended Hemphill ISD where she was a cheerleader and played high school basketball. Her team's picture is proudly displayed above the cashier on the header at Valero in Beanville.

Connie Perolio Hayes, 74, passed away at home on Nov. 28 with her husband at her side. She is survived by her husband of 52 years Glenn Paul Hayes, two sons Eric Paul Hayes and wife Trina, of Dayton , Jeremiah George Hayes and wife Betsy now of St. John Florida. Connie was born September 20th, 1949, in Chesapeake West Virginia to George and Bonnie Perolio. She lived most of her life in Nederland where was graduated from Nederland High School in 1969. She then went on to attend Chenier business school in Beaumont.

Dalton Ray Lowe, 77 known to friends and family as Duffy, passed away Sunday, November 26, at his residence in Mauriceville. Duffy was born in Scrappin' Valley, Texas on May 7, 1946 to James Henry Lowe and Lula Mae Folsom Lowe. A native of Sabine County, he had lived in Orange from a young age before moving to Mauriceville in 1969. He loved to hunt and fish and play 42 and Wahoo. He was also a fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Astros. Playing with his grandchildren and great grandchildren was probably what he loved doing the most.

Reba Ann King, 92, of Bronson passed away Sunday, November 26 in Nacogdoches. Reba was born October 15, 1931 in Groves to Luther Taylor Dill and Naomi Parker Dill. She was a longtime resident of Bridge City where she was a Registered Nurse and had worked for many years as the Director of Nursing in Emergency Care. She and her husband, John, had been Sabine County residents for the past 38 years.

Billy Joe Williams, 46, of Pineland, passed away Saturday, November 25, in Sabine County Hospital. B.J., as he was known to his friends and family, was born in San Augustine, on July 20, 1977 to Tommy Joe Williams and Tena Worrell Reeves.

James Theo Wright, 63, of Bronson passed away Tuesday, November 14 at St. Luke's Hospital in The Woodlands. James was born October 17, 1960 in Dallas to Theo Wright and Ann Horton Wright. He was a graduate of West Sabine High School and had worked as a CNA in the medical field. He enjoyed life to the fullest and loved his dog, Tigger. He is survived by his father, Theo Wright of Bronson; sons, Brandon Wright and wife, Renee, of Deer Park and Christopher Wright of LaPorte; daughter, Kristen Wright and Jordan of LaPorte; brother, David Wright and wife, Sandra, of Bronson; sister, Lisa Craig of Bronson; and grandchildren, Abigail, Edgar, Veanett, Emma, Camden, Kathryn, Brayden and Avery.

Gaylon Roygene Ferguson, 73, of Pineland, passed away Sunday, Nov. 12, at his residence. Gaylon was born June 29, 1950 in Hemphill, o Willie Samuel Ferguson and Nettie Irene Rogers Ferguson. Fie was a lifelong resident of Sabine County and had served as a member of the United States Air Force and attended Sam Flouston University where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree. Fie opened Piney Woods Nursery in Pineland in 1978 and there he kept his customers supplied with all their gardening and landscaping needs until his retirement in 2016. Fie moved to Mount View, Arkansas after retiring and returned to Pineland in 2021.