Obituaries

Sep 29, 2022

Nomi Francis Barnhart, 69, of Cushing, passed away in her home Thursday, September 29, 2022. Nomi Francis was born August 3, 1953 to Robert Felix Pavlik and Nada Malice Smith in Beaumont, Texas. Nomis Barnhart is survived by her husband, David Barnhart, and will be missed by all those that knew and loved her.

No services are...

Sep 21, 2022

Mr. Russell E. Varner, Jr., age 62, passed away on September 21, 2022, at his home in Rusk, Texas. He was born to Mr. Russell E. Varner, Sr., and Mrs. Alice Magling Conner on November 14, 1959, in Houston, Texas. Russell leaves his loved ones with unforgettable memories and loving stories. He will be sincerely missed by his loving...

Sep 20, 2022

Mrs. Dovie Jean Dover Whitaker, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, September 20th in Austin, Texas. Visitation will be held on Friday Night, September 23rd from 5 to7pm at Dickie Allen Funeral Home in Cushing and the Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 24th at 10am at Dickie Allen Funeral Home Chapel, Cushing, TX, with Pastor Jerry...

Sep 19, 2022

Verdie harrison,90, of Alto Tx, passed away on September 19,2022 in Alto Tx

Visitation will be between 6-8pm on Friday  September 23,2022 at O.T Allen funeral home in Alto Tx.

Funeral services will be held 11:00am Saturday September 24,2022 at New Hope Baptist church in Alto Tx, Pastor Hoarce Of New Hope Baptist Church will...

Sep 12, 2022

Larry Graybill, 81, of Cushing passed away today, September 12, 2022 at his home with his family by his side. Larry was born on May 28, 1941 to Lynn Graybill and Mae Ellen Hallberg in Omaha, Nebraska. He is survived by his wife Christine Riggs Graybill and their children. Larry will be missed by all those that knew and...

Sep 10, 2022

Martha Goodman, 83, of Jacksonville passed peacefully in her home September 10, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was a loving mother and grandmother.

She is preceded in death by parents, Tom and Toynette Barron, her loving husband, Bill W. Goodman, Sr. and her sister, Tootie Seay.

Martha is survived by her sons, Billy W....

Sep 10, 2022

Gilbert Odell Reno, 95, of Grapeland, TX passed peacefully on September 10, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be 6:00pm-8:00pm, Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Weches Cemetery.

Gilbert was born in Guntersville, Alabama to...

Sep 5, 2022

Jesse Maxine Gresham Baggett, 91, of Houston, Texas, passed away on September 5, 2022, in The Woodlands, Texas.

Visitation will be from 11-11:30 AM on Friday, September 9, 2022, at Dickie Allen Funeral Home in Cushing, Texas.

Graveside services will be held at 12 noon on Friday, September 9, 2022, at McKnight Cemetery.

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Aug 30, 2022

Alma Jean Golding Lowry, born August 16, 1937, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at home in Conroe, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry Golding Sr. and Alma McDuffie Golding. Also by her husband of 52 years, James "JC" Lowry, married March 2, 1956. Her siblings, Henry Golding Jr., Doris Golding Neer, and...

Aug 27, 2022

Mary Belle Holst Dean Helm, 87, of Crosby, passed away on August 27, 2022 in Kingwood, Texas.

Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 3, 2022 with service following at 11:00 a.m. at O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Home in Alto, Texas. Brother Alfred Smith will be officiating. Burial will follow at Atoy Cemetery.

Mary...

Aug 25, 2022

Clara K. Allen, 81, of Laneville, Texas passed away August 25, 2022 in her home in Laneville surrounded by her family. Services are currently pending at this time.

Aug 24, 2022

Carl Wheeland, 77, of Nacogdoches passed away on August 25, 2022 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches. No services are pending.

Aug 20, 2022

Sharon Diana Goodman, age 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 20, 2022, in Rusk, Tx. She was born in Tyler, TX on October 1, 1947.

She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings.

Sharon is survived by her sons; Ray of Rusk, Tx, Frankie (Katie) of Joaquine, Tx and...

Aug 15, 2022

Memorial service for Thomas Dudley Sides Sr. ,68, of Alto will be held at O.T. Allen & Son funeral home on August 20, 2022, at 6:00 PM. Tom was born on May 8, 1954, to T.H. and Claire Sides in Rusk, Texas. Tom worked most of his life as a welder/mechanic and enjoyed collecting guns and reloading ammo.

Aug 9, 2022

Mrs. Lois Marie Dickson was born on February 8, 1938 to the late Arthur Lee and Lucy Reggie.  She was born raised in Alto, Texas.  On August 9, 2022 she entered "Eternal Rest".

Sis. Lois was united in Holy Matrimony to John L Dickson.  She was a member of Linwood Baptist Church.  Lois attended Alto Public Schools. ...

Jul 27, 2022

Funeral services for Gary Lee Fenton, 87, of Nacogdoches will be 3:00 pm Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Dickie Allen Funeral Home in Cushing with Jerry Jones officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 – 3:00 pm one hour prior to the funeral. Gary Lee Fenton passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Nacogdoches with his family by his side....

Jul 23, 2022

A graveside funeral service for Raymond Edward Bennett, 72, of Jacksonville will be Friday, July 29, at 10 AM at the Weches Cemetery in the Weches community west of Alto with Rev. David Moore officiating. Mr. Bennett passed away Saturday, July 23 in Jacksonville. He was born February 9, 1950 in Alto, Texas to John Raymond Bennett and Callie...

Jul 23, 2022

Funeral services for Belinda Nell Whitley New, 82, of Jacksonville, Texas will be 2:00 pm Friday, July 29, 2022, at Rusk Church of Christ in Rusk, Texas. Burial will be at Walkers Chapel Cemetery in Reklaw, Texas.  There will be a visitation Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Dickie Allen Funeral Home in Cushing. Belinda Nell was born...

Jul 23, 2022

There will be a graveside funeral service Thursday, July 28, at 3 PM in the Lynches Chapel Cemetery. No visitation is planned.

On the morning of July 23, 2022 Del passed away peacefully of natural causes, after experiencing a long period of gradually declining health while living at The Forum in the Woodlands, Texas. She was 97...

Jul 20, 2022

Joshua Scott Spurger, 38, of Frankston and formerly of Alto, went to be with the Lord on July 20, 2022. A memorial service for Josh will be held Monday, July 25, at 1PM at the O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Alto with Rev. Ron Rose officiating. There will be a private family visitation time between 12...