Obituaries

Nov 8, 2023

A funeral service for Ruth Haney will be Monday, November 13, at 11 Am in the O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bruce Robinson officiating. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 6-8 PM at the funeral home in Alto.

Ruth Helen Haney, 89, of Rusk passed away Wednesday November 8th, 2023 in Tyler, Texas. She...

Nov 3, 2023

Tiny L. Long, 90, formerly of Reklaw, Texas, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023 in Henderson, Texas.  A funeral service will be Wednesday November 8th, 2023 at 12pm at the Cushing Church of Christ. A visitation will also be held at the church from 11am until service time. Interment will be at Walker Chapel Cemetery in Reklaw immediately...

Nov 3, 2023

Loving husband, father and grandfather, Lindall Roark of Houston, TX departed his home here on earth to enter his eternal life in glory on Friday, November 3rd, 2023. The second of Charles and Mary Roark's three sons, born January 16, 1945 in Jacksonville, TX and grew up in Alto. He joined the US Navy at 18 years of age...

Nov 3, 2023

A graveside service for Jasper Benjamin "Ben" Ross will be Tuesday November 7th, 2023 at 2pm at the Isabell Chapel Cemetery in Mt. Enterprise. Bro. Kenneth Rector will officiate. No visitation is scheduled.

Jasper Benjamin "Ben" Ross, 83, of Houston and formerly of Mt. Enterprise died Friday November 3rd, 2023 in Houston, Texas. He was born July...

Oct 28, 2023

Funeral services for Ronterreal Mumphrey, 45, of Alto will be Saturday, November 4, at 1 PM at the Alto High School Gym with Rev. Harvey Parker officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Thomas Chapel Cemetery near Alto. Ronterreal passed away Saturday, October 28 in Tyler. He was born March 11, 1978 in Rusk to Johnny Skinner and Linda...

Oct 25, 2023

A celebration of life for Walter Howard Collins, 62, of Alto will be held Friday, November 3, at 10 AM, at the O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Chapel in Alto with Judge Chris Davis officiating. Burial will be at the Mt. Zion Cemetery near Alto. Walter passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023, in Rusk.  Walter was born in Ft....

Oct 23, 2023

Graveside services for Camden Jamal Kennedy will be Saturday at 11 AM in the New Hope Cemetery in Alto. Camden, infant son of Jamal L. Kennedy and Paige N. Matthews was born and passed away on October 23, 2023 in Tyler. Camden was preceded in death by uncle Cam'Ron Matthews and aunt Ron'Jenee Williams. Camden is survived by parents...

Oct 15, 2023

Reba Fay Howard, 88, of Wells, TX, passed away on October 15, 2023.

Reba was born in Wells, TX to Chester and Hattie Jones on October 22, 1934. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. Her hobbies were crocheting, sewing, Women's Bible Study and VBS at Calvary, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, reading...

Oct 15, 2023

George Eldridge Balch, 90,of Nacogdoches County, Texas passed away peacefully on October 15, 2023.

Born on March 14, 1933 to William W. Balch and Norma Strahan, George is preceded in death by his wife, Leola Gailley Balch; his son Jimmy Balch; his parents, William and Norma Balch, his brothers Cladron, Clamon, Norman, Leon, and Joel Balch; and...

Oct 9, 2023

Graveside funeral services for Lou McFarland Rogers, 98, of Alto will be Wednesday, October 11, at the Alto City Cemetery at 10 AM.  No visitation is scheduled. Mrs. Rogers passed away Monday, October 9 in Rusk. She was born December 13, 1924 in Trinity, Texas to Thomas E. McFarland and Bettie Ashworth McFarland. Lou lived most of her life...

Oct 7, 2023

Marcus (Mark) Dean Ivy, 67, of Cushing, Texas passed away on October 7, 2023 in Nacogdoches, Texas.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Mark was born in Nacogdoches to Marcus D and Gale Gibbs Ivy on August 12, 1956. He attended Cushing Schools. He married Starla Owens on June 7, 1974 ...

Sep 29, 2023

Eva Rae Landrum Nance went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 29, 2023. She was born in Alto Texas, April 10, 1929 to Roxie and Bob Landrum. Eva was the youngest of ten children.

She was 94 years 5 months and 19 days old. She is preceded in death by her husband Finis...

Sep 26, 2023

There will be a memorial service at a later date for Melinda Leigh McDaniel, 74, of Cushing, Texas and formerly of Texarkana, Texas. Melinda died Tuesday September 26th, 2023 in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born February 28th, 1949 in Texarkana, Texas to Clarence and Odessa Marie Ames Akin. She was born and raised in Texarkana and moved to Cushing...

Sep 25, 2023

Frank Elvis Bradford, 66, of Zavalla, passed away on September 25, 2023, in Lufkin.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday October 1, 2023, at Mt Hope cemetery with Bro. Bruce Robinson officiating.

Frank was born in Rusk, Texas to Floyd and Faye Bradford on January 18, 1957. He went to school at...

Sep 25, 2023

Roy Hinson, 64, of Rusk, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Roy was born in Rusk, TX and lived there his entire life. He attended Maydelle School. Roy did farm and ranch work most of his life. Roy loved his chickens, which he has raised for many years.

Sep 21, 2023

David Charles Gresham Sr., 78, of Cushing, TX, passed away on September 21, 2023 in Nacogdoches, TX. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m., Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Dickie Allen Funeral Home in Cushing, TX. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, September 25, 2023 at Dickie Allen Funeral Chapel, with the Reverend Reagan Sewell of Faith Central...

Sep 18, 2023

Funeral services will be Friday September 22nd, 2023 at 2pm at the Dickie Allen Funeral Home chapel. Becky Williams will officiate. A visitation will be held Thursday September 21st, 2023 from 6-8pm also at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Pirtle Cemetery following the funeral service. The family is invited to a meal at Happy Valley Church...

Sep 14, 2023

Sammie Lee Norris, 76 of Cushing, Texas, passed away on September 14, 2023 in Cushing, Texas at his home.

Visitation will be 3:30 Sunday the 17th at Dickie Allen Funeral Home of Cushing.

Funeral services will then follow at 4:30 Sunday the 17th at Dickie Allen Funeral Home with Bro. Dennis White, and Bro. Dick...

Sep 10, 2023

Services for Hannah will be on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 1:00 P.M., at the Dickie Allen Funeral Home Chapel in Cushing, Texas, with Bro. David Snelson officiating.  Visitation will be held prior to services from 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. Burial will follow at the Sacul Cemetery in Sacul, Texas.

Hannah Elizabeth Applegate, 71, entered eternal rest...

Sep 5, 2023

Funeral services for David Lee Chambers, 55, of Rusk, will be Tuesday, September 19 at 11 Am, in the O.T. Allen & Son Chapel in Alto with Rev Clifford Taylor Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the Salem Cemetery. Mr. Chambers passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 in Rusk. He was born August 12, 1968 in Galveston, Texas.  David...