Obituaries

May 17, 2024

A graveside funeral service for Carolyn Sessions, 81, of Lake Cherokee and formerly of Alto, will be Monday, May 20th, at 2 PM in the Arnold Cemetery near Forest with Bro Roy Fox officiating.  Carolyn passed away Friday, May 17th in Longview. She was born December 17, 1942 in Jacksonville, Texas to Ray Hearne and Elizabeth Byers Hearne who...

May 17, 2024

Albert Ronald Tidwell, "Ronnie," was born on December 29, 1943, in Canton, Texas to Ewell E. and Fannie Atrell Tidwell. He graduated from Canton High School in 1962 and worked in Canton and Dallas before graduating from Dallas Baptist University. Later, after moving and working in East Texas, he would also earn his Master of Education degree, as well...

May 16, 2024

Eva Jo Tipps, 81, of Rusk Tx., passed away on May 16, 2024 in Tyler, Tx.

Visitation will be 5pm - 7pm Friday May 24, 2024 at Dickie Allen Funeral Home in Cushing, Tx.

Funeral services will be held at 2pm Saturday May 25, 2024 at Dickie Allen Funeral Home Chapel in Cushing, Tx. with...

May 13, 2024

Darrell Lyn Dawson, aged 66, peacefully passed away into the arms of our Heavenly Father on May 13, 2024. Darrell was born on September 29, 1957, to Buddy and Barbara Dawson in Nacogdoches, Texas. Despite being hard of hearing, Darrell accomplished a great deal, graduating from Grand Prairie High School in 1978. His determination and resilience were evident as...

May 13, 2024

A memorial service is currently pending for Demekia Hackett, 44, of Jacksonville, Texas. She was born June 27th, 1979 to Doris Brown and D.B. Hackett. More information will be added as soon as it is available.

May 13, 2024

Peggy Louise (Jones) Allsbrooks, a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 13, 2024 surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was 92 years old and the only surviving sibling on her side of the family. Peggy had 5-generations in her family. She is preceded in death by her husband Samuel Edward...

May 12, 2024

A graveside funeral service for Ronald Edward "Ronnie" Nix, 71 of Alto will be Friday at 1 PM at the Muse Cemetery near Slocum. Ronnie passed away Sunday, May 12, in Jacksonville. He was born November 27, 1952 in Houston, Texas to Woodrow and Leavon Silvertooth Nix. Ronnie had lived much of his life in Houston, and the last...

May 8, 2024

Funeral services will be Friday May 10th, 2024 at 1pm at Dickie Allen Funeral Home in Cushing. A visitation will be held one hour prior to services also at the funeral home. Interment will follow services at McKnight Cemetery in Cushing.

Jeffrey Anthony Stewart, 53, of Cushing passed away peacefully with his wife by his side after...

May 7, 2024

McDonald (Don) Henley passed away suddenly at his home in Alto, Texas on May 7 th , 2024. He was 88 years old. Don was born to Alfred and Willie (Gilbert) Henley in Weches, Texas on April 10th, 1936. He graduated from Glover High School Class of 1954. Don is survived by Frances his wife of 66 years, Daughter...

May 6, 2024

Darla Jean Hope (Irwin), 63,  left this world in the arms of the Lord on May 6th, 2024, at her home in Reklaw, Texas, on the 25th anniversary of her mother's passing in 1999. That would have been incredibly significant for her, and it gives me comfort that My Ammaw was there waiting for her, to show her the...

Apr 29, 2024

Wyzo Griffin, Jr. was born to the late Zuella and Wyzo Griffin, Sr. on September 23, 1928. Wyzo was a lifetime resident of Alto, Texas. He knew and helped a lot of his friends, neighbors.

Wyzo attended New Hope Baptist Church for many years and served as a Deacon until bad health limited his mobility.

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Apr 28, 2024

Barbara Jean Wood-Robinson, 72, of Cushing, Texas, passed away at her residence in Cushing, TX, on Sunday, April 28,2024.  Barbara is under the care of Dickie Allen Funeral Home in Cushing, TX.  A Memorial Service for her will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. at Landmark Baptist Church in Cushing, TX, with Pastor David Snelson...

Apr 28, 2024

Randolph Edward Bowles was born on June 19, 1945, to the late Freda Herron Bowles and William Edward Bowles in Monroe, Louisiana. He graduated from Ouachita Parish High School in 1964 and from Northeast Louisiana University with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Construction Management.  During his career he worked for Ethyl Corporation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and...

Apr 15, 2024

Beth Ann Higgins (June 28th,1963 – April 15th, 2024)

Funeral services for Beth Ann Higgins will be Saturday April 27th, at 2:30pm at the Memorial Missionary Baptist Church in Rusk, Texas. Interment will follow at Russell Cemetery in Rusk.

There will be a vistation also at the church on Saturday from 1:30-2:30pm just before the...

Apr 14, 2024

Services are currently pending.

Billie Joe Fiedler, 81, of Wells, Tx, passed away on April 14, 2024 at his home.

Billie Joe will be buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Wells, Texas at a later date. Arrangements are by O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Home of Alto.

Billie Joe was born to George and...

Apr 14, 2024

Funeral services for Nona Faye Crowe will be Monday April 22nd, 2024 at 2pm at the O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Old Palestine Cemetery. A visitation will be held Sunday April 21st, 2024 from 6-8pm also at the funeral home.

Nona Faye Crowe, 80, of Jacksonville, died Sunday April 14th, 2024 in...

Apr 12, 2024

Vincent Lowell Wood, 78, of Nacogdoches Tx, passed away on April 12,2024 in Nacogdoches TX.  Visitation will be 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday April 19,2024 at O.T. Allen Funeral Home at 649 San Antonio Rd Alto Tx.  Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday April 20,2024 at Arnold Cemetery 3.5 miles northwest of Forest Tx on...

Apr 12, 2024

James Harold Mason AKA Birddog, age 92, of Alto, Texas passed away at his home on April 12, 2024. Graveside service will be on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. at the Alto City Cemetery under the direction of O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Home.

James Harold Mason was born on January 10, 1932, to Joel...

Apr 8, 2024

Mark Baugh "Bones" was born July 11, 1957 in Rusk, Texas to Orville Moore "Sammy" Baugh jr. and Rita Mae Snitker Baugh. He lived in Alto all his life and had graduated from Alto High School in 1975. Mark was a good athlete and played Football, Baseball and Tennis. Mark worked in the offshore oilfield, auto body work and...

Mar 30, 2024

Graveside services for Don Roger Starr, 88, of Forest will be Wednesday, April 3rd, at 2 PM in the Thompson Cemetery in Forest with Bro. Steve Cowart officiating. There will be a visitation, also at the cemetery beginning at 1 PM. Don passed away Saturday, March 30, in Lufkin. He was born April 21, 1935 in San Antonio Texas....