All Obituaries

Funeral services for Edward Hilton Oliver, 80, of Nacogdoches, will be 1:00 pm Friday, March 5, 2021 at Dickie Allen Funeral Home in Cushing. Edward Hilton Oliver was born December 17, 1940 to Velma Stevenson and Geneva Madiline Oliver in Apple Springs, Texas. He grew up in Avinger with six sibling by his side. He worked for Brown and Root for over 35 years as a pipe fitter and welder; he enjoyed his working. But his love did not fade there. Most of all, he loved his family. He...

Graveside services for Edward Mack Banta, 88, of Nacogdoches will be 1:00 pm Thursday, March 4, 2021 at McKnight Cemetery in Cushing. Edward Mack Banta passed away February 28, 2021 in Nacogdoches. He was born January 21, 1933 to Charles Oliver and Edna Miller Banta in Baytown, Texas. He was a good father, brother, son and Aggies fan! He was a devoted husband to the love of his life Josie Delia (Rawlinson) Banta. They were married almost 30 years to the day. As a child, he and his...

A graveside funeral service for Wayne Hyde, 68, of Douglass will be held Wednesday, March 3, at 11 AM in the Douglass Cemetery. Mr. Hyde passed away Sunday, February 28, in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was born November 3, 1952, in Lufkin, Texas to Burt Owen Hyde and Ruby Mae Bridges Hyde. Wayne lived in Douglass for 42 years and grew up in the Herty Community outside of Lufkin. He worked for Lufkin Industries for 16 years and for Tyson Poultry Farms for 12 years. Wayne loved hunting and fishing...

Charles Ray Olenick, 67, of Nacogdoches, passed away Februrary 27, 2021 at his home. He was born November 27, 1953 to Charles and Louise Olenick in San Antonio, Texas. Charles spent the majority of his life in Nacogdoches. He was a master carpenter who worked on custom cabinets and doll furniture. He was known as a hard worker with a strong work ethic.  He loved his family, hunting and fishing. And on a late summer night he could be found dancing and listening...

Funeral services for Ronnie Lewis Fleetwood, 66, of Alto and formerly of Livingston will be Monday, March 1, at 11 AM, at the O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Home in Alto with Bro. Bill Shaw officiating. Burial will follow at the Old Palestine Cemetery in Alto. Mr. Fleetwood passed away Wednesday, February 24, in Alto. He was born June 4, 1954, in Kountze, Texas to Acey Fleetwood and Myrtle Newingham Fleetwood. Ronnie lived in Livingston for many years and had worked in the Chemical sales...

 Funeral services for Jack Richardson Sr., 88, of Lufkin will be Saturday at 11 AM at the O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Home in Alto with Rev. Charles Roberts officiating. Burial will follow at the Old Palestine Cemetery in Alto. There will be a visitation time from 10 am – 11 am at the funeral home before the service. Mr. Richardson passed away Wednesday, February 24 in Lufkin. He was born July 31, 1932 in Alto, Texas to Jewel Richardson and Erma McConnell Richardson. Jack lived...

Funeral services for Gloria Lee Traylor will be 3:00 pm Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Dickie Allen Funeral Home in Cushing. Gloria Lee Traylor 72, of Reklaw, passed away in Jacksonville February 14, 2021. She was born in Henderson, Texas to Walter and Ora Lee Hays March 5, 1948. A resident of Reklaw most of her life, she was known for her selfless spirit as she cared for many in the community. From private sitting to taking in those without a home; she welcomed all. Throughout her life...

Karen Marie Crawford, 72, of Nacogdoches passed away February 13, 2021. Karen was born June 12, 1948 in Dallas, Texas to Elmo Henry and Mary Kieke. Karen Marie Crawford was preceded in death by her parents. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was known for for fiery spirit, Karen enjoyed fast food and "Dancing with the Stars." Her positive attitude and genuine nature made family and friends alike feel comforted by her presence. She is survived by her husband...

Marcelette Broussard, 92, of Lakehills, Texas, passed away on February 2, 2021 in Boerne, Texas. She was born in Dayton, Texas on April 1, 1928 to Thomas A. and Mae LaCaze Sandidge. On September 2, 1949, in Beaumont, Texas, she married Sexton Eddie Broussard. Marcelette was preceded in death by her husband, Sexton Eddie Broussard, and her brother, Louis Sandidge. She attended Lamar Junior College; the University of Houston where she earned her Bachelor of Education degree; Stephen F....

  Samuel Ortega, 59 went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. He was surrounded by his loved ones at home in Alto, Texas. He was born on October 15, 1961 in New Braunfels, Texas to Eufracia S. Ortega “Pache” and Jose L. Ortega “Pepe”. Mr. Sam loved driving in the car listening to music seeing where the road would lead, barbequing, chilling on the river ”We got tubers!”, or just being together with friends and family. He had an...