Obituaries

Body James Thomas Blackburn, affectionately known as Uncle Thomas, passed away on May 23, 2026, in Hemphill, at the age of 86. Born on December 13, 1939, in Haskell, to Joe and Alma (Pitman) Blackburn, he lived a life marked by devotion to his family and his passions.

Body Robert Henry Hamilton, a lifetime resident of Hemphill, passed away on May 19, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on June 13, 1939, in Hemphill, to Henry Jefferson Hamilton and Eula Mae Retherford Hamilton, he led a life marked by community involvement and a love for his family.

Body Shirley T. Moore, age 86, of San Augustine, departed this physical life on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Colonial Pines Healthcare Center in San Augustine. Ms. Shirley T. Moore was born September 28, 1939.

Body Rhonda Lou Hargis, born on July 13, 1960, in Converse, Louisiana to Joseph V. Procell and Lucille Mae Leone Procell, passed away on May 13, 2026, in Nacogdoches, at the age of 65.

Body Mammie Odell Ruth Henson, age 79, of San Augustine, departed this physical life on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Baylor, Scott & White Medical Center in Plano. Mrs. Mammie Odell Ruth Henson was born February 15, 1947.

Body Michael John Murphy, born on March 10, 1953, in Houston, to Everett John Murphy and Emma Lee Richard Murphy, passed away at the age of 73 on May 16, 2026, in Broaddus.

Body Donald Wesley Stark, 77, passed away on May 12, 2026, in Choctaw, Oklahoma. Born on August 30, 1948, in Leesville, Louisiana, to Wesley and Maurine Boone Stark, Donald was a lifelong resident of Sabine County and spent his career working in sawmills.

Body Michael Keith Johnson, called Keith by all his family and friends, passed away on May 6, 2026, in Cherry Valley, Arkansas, at the age of 77. Born on January 31, 1949, in Pineland, he was the son of Carroll Lopez Johnson and Willie Ester Parker Johnson.

Body Mr. Johnnie Mack Harper “Skippa Mack”, age 73, of San Augustine, departed this physical life on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at his residence in San Augustine. Johnnie Mack Harper was born September 01, 1952.

Body James Ambers Retherford, 61, passed away on April 29, 2026, in San Augustine. Born on July 3, 1964, in Orange, he was the son of Oscar and Margie Chappel. A lifelong resident of Sabine County, James dedicated his career to working as a diesel mechanic in the petroleum industry.