All Obituaries

Jerry Alan Wall, born February 26, 1956 also known as “Apaw” of Broaddus TX, went to be with The Lord on April 21, 2024 in Kingwood, TX.  He was surrounded by his wife and children. Jerry Alan was known as a master craftsman, a world class musician, for his generosity, and for his uncanny ability to light up a room.  His laugh was infectious and everyone that knew him has a great “Alan story”.  If he thought you needed it, he would give you the shirt...

Cheryl Annette Ramsey passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in San Augustine at the age of 47 years, 1 month, and 28 days. She was born February 20, 1977, in San Augustine to parents Vicky (Bennefield) and Jimmy Fuller and lived many of her childhood years in San Augustine however she graduated from Silsbee High School. Cheryl loved the Lord and was a member of Rosevine Church of God. She loved her family, especially children and grandchildren, and strived for each of them to know God....

Mr. Dave Husband, 77, of Parker, Colorado, and San Augustine County native, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Colorado. Dave was born October 28, 1946, in San Augustine County to parents Neal and Hyburnia (Wade) Husband. He was a lifelong resident of the San Augustine area until recently moving to Colorado. He had been a business owner in San Augustine for 25 years and was a farmer/rancher. Dave was a community supporter, helping with many organizations and activities. He was a...

Mr. Perry Lee Curry Jr. of Broaddus, Texas, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at his residence at the age of 80 years, 9 months, 15 days. Mr. Curry was born June 26, 1943, in DeRidder, Louisiana, to parents Mettye (Foshee) Curry and Perry Lee Curry Sr. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He later began a long distinguished career with Bell Telephone, which later became a part of AT&T and the Lucent Technology. Perry retired with 33 years of service. He had a great love of...

Mr. James "Pine Top" Welsh of McMahan's Chapel passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at his residence at the age of 91 years, 7 months, 30 days. He was born August 11, 1932, in Leake County, Mississippi, to parents Myrtle (Stewart) and John Thomas Welsh and had lived in Sabine County, Texas, for most of his life. "Pine Top" was a hard worker and his jobs had included a lineman, gravel hauling, and timber harvesting. Mr. Welsh pioneered the glauconite "blue...

Mr. Kenneth Wayne "Ken" Birdwell of San Augustine passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at a Lufkin hospital at the age of 64 years, 2 months, 3 days. Kenneth was born February 2, 1960, in San Augustine to parents Pauline (Oliver) and Kennon Birdwell and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a registered nurse and had a distinguished and respected career in health care, not only in East Texas but throughout the state. Kenneth had worked as a consultant with the State Board of...

Mrs. JoAnn Dillon McBride, age 88, of San Augustine County, Texas, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at her residence. Mrs. McBride was born January 17, 1936, in Livingston, Texas, to parents R.Q. and Gladys (Williams) Dillon and had lived in San Augustine County for several years. She was affiliated with the Baptist church. Mrs. McBride faithfully saw to the needs of her family as a dedicated homemaker and had also worked as a sales clerk in local grocery stores. Her survivors include...

Joyce Fay Smith, age 90, of Hemphill, Texas, passed from this world on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at HCA Houston Healthcare Hospital in Conroe, Texas. Joyce was born November 3, 1933, in Newton County, Texas, to Everett Smith and Ellie Edgar Smith and graduated from Hemphill High School in 1951. After graduating she moved from Sabine County, returning in 2022 to be near her family. Joyce is survived by her brothers and sister-in-law, Glyn and Virginia Smith of Yellowpine, Texas, Weldon...

Thelma Y'Barbo Evett, age 93, of San Augustine, Texas, passed from this life Saturday, March 30, 2024, in San Augustine, Texas. She was born September 30, 1930, in Nacogdoches County, Texas, to parents Buren and Ila Y'Barbo. Mrs. Evett graduated from nursing school at Hermann Memorial Hospital in Houston, Texas, and worked in that field for several years, including a long stint in labor and delivery at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. She also worked in several other area hospitals...

Mr. James Michael "Mike" Smith of San Augustine, Texas, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at Nacogdoches Medical Center at the age of 74 years, 3 months, and 20 days. Mike was born December 9, 1949, in Pt. Arthur, Texas, to parents Arlis and Billie Jean (Kirbow) Smith. He graduated from Newton High School in 1968 and East Texas Baptist College in 1973 with a Bachelor's in Business and Religion.  At ETBC, Mike met the love of his life, Ilene.  After living in the...