Obituaries

Aug 14, 2021

Carolyn Jean Milam, 71, passed away August 14, 2021 in Henderson, Texas surrounded by family and loved ones. Carolyn Jean Milam was born September 5, 1949 to Medford Lewis and Hilda Garner Carlisle in Rusk, Texas. Carolyn was a Missionary Baptist and attended the Sardis Baptist Church. Carolyn lived in Henderson for over thirty years with her husband Ben...

Aug 11, 2021

David Lee Casey, 77, of Cushing passed away August 11, 2021 in Nacogdoches, Texas. David Lee Casey was born July 22, 1944 to David McGregor and Anna Casey in Baytown, Texas. He grew up in a loving home with 6 siblings. David married the love of his life, Mary Sue Sears, August 19, 1967. Their union only ceased upon...

Aug 10, 2021

Graveside services for Gerald Garvis Grayson, 92, of Sacul will be 11:00 am Friday, August 13, 2021 at Friendship Cemetery in Cushing, Texas with Bro. Darryl Pollard officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30am till 10:30am at Dickie Allen Funeral Home August 13, 2021. Gerald Garvis Grayson passed away August 10, 2021 in Garrison, Texas surrounded by family and loved...

Aug 9, 2021

Funeral services for Thelma Fletcher, 81, formerly of Alto will be Monday, August 23,at 10 AM, at the Sterling-White Funeral Home in Highlands, Texas. There will be a visitation from 9-10 AM also at the funeral home right before the service. A full obit will be available soon on their website. Burial will be at 1:00 PM in the...

Aug 9, 2021

Graveside funeral services for John W. White, 87, of Alto, will be held Thursday, August 12, at 10:30 AM in the White Family Cemetery in Alto with Bro. Rod Skelton officiating. John passed away Monday, August 9, in Rusk. He was born June 14, 1934 in Emory, Texas to Thomas E. White and Kate Wolf White. John grew up...

Aug 6, 2021

Funeral services for Jonathan Lee Christopher Avant, 29, of Bryan and formerly of Rusk, will be held Saturday, August 14, at 1 PM in the First Baptist Church in Rusk. Burial will be at New Hope Cemetery in Alto. There will be a come and go visitation Friday, August 13, from 1-6 PM at the funeral home in Alto....

Jul 24, 2021

Funeral services for James "Chicken" Penney, 78, of Cushing will be 10 am Wednesday July 28, 2021 at Dickie Allen Funeral Home in Cushing, Texas. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 27, 2021 from 5-8 pm at Dickie Allen Funeral Home. James "Chicken" Penney passed away July 24, 2021 in Longview surrounded by loved ones. James was born August 14,...

Jul 21, 2021

Funeral services for Polly Smith, 60, of Nacogdoches and formerly of Alto, will be held Thursday, July 29, at 2 PM in the Weeping Mary Baptist Church in Alto with Rev. Chester Whitaker officiating. Burial will be at New Hope Cemetery in Alto. Polly was born July 23, 1960, to the late Lawrence and Alice Mitchell Smith. God called...

Jul 20, 2021

Bonnie Houston, 81, of Denson Springs, passed away, Tuesday, July 20 in Palestine. She was born July 10, 1940 in Odessa, Texas to Marshall Hervey Fox and Estelle Mae Daffern Fox. Bonnie had lived in East Texas since 1972 and had attended the Percilla Community Church. She was a Registered Nurse and worked at numerous hospitals and nursing homes...

Jul 19, 2021

A family memorial service for Helen Joyce Buckaloo, 84, of Cushing will be 2 pm Sunday, August 1, 2021 at New Faith Church in Sacul; burial service will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Nacogdoches. Helen Joyce Buckaloo passed away July 19, 2021 surrounded by family and friends. Helen Joyce Buckaloo was born March 31, 1937 in Cushing, Texas...

Jul 19, 2021

LaJean Linthicum Lloyd, 84, of Timpson, Texas passed away July 19th, 2021 in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born in Moon City to Tom Green and Erma Lee Linthicum on October 2nd, 1936. She grew up in Sacul and attended school there until the 8th grade. She played basketball and was proud to be a Sacul Indian. She graduated from...

Jul 18, 2021

Donald Mark West, 64, of Cushing, Texas passed away July 18, 2021. Don was born August 16, 1956 in Chattreaux, France to AF Veteran Dwight Russell West and Bobbie Jean Mullens.

Don proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Petty Officer 2nd Class (Engine Man). He was also a successful Hydraulic Engineer, and world traveler.  ...

Jul 16, 2021

A Celebration of Life for Meadow Belyeu will be Tuesday July 20th, 2021 at 2pm at Trinity Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The family requests that attendees do NOT wear black if possible. They appreciate your love and support.

Meadow Belyeu went to be with the Lord July 16th, 2021 in Shreveport, LA....

Jul 15, 2021

Private family memorial services for Cecil G. Miles Jr., 85, of Weches, will be held later. Mr Miles Passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021, at home in Weches. Cecil was born October 1, 1935 in Jewett, Texas to Cecil G. Miles Sr. and Zella Irene Clute Miles. Cecil had lived in Weches for 21 years and had also lived...

Jul 14, 2021

Funeral services for Annie Rebecca "Becky"Lindsey, of Alto, Tx will be held Sunday, July 18, at the O.T. Allen & Son Chapel in Alto at 2:00 PM with Rev. Bobby King officiating. Visitation will be from 1 – 2 PM before the service. Interment will follow the chapel services at Old Palestine Cemetery.Becky passed away Wednesday, July 14, near...

Jul 11, 2021

Bobby Harold French was born September 15, 1929 and left this world to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; on Sunday, July 11th, 2021. Bobby had a long career as an Accountant for a couple of major corporations, Nabisco Bakery and Dresser Industries. Bobby and Annie were long time members of the Alief Church of Christ.

Jul 10, 2021

Graveside services for Troy Ellis Gresham, 90, of Houston will be 11:30 AM Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Cushing City Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 AM Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Dickie Allen Funeral Chapel in Cushing, Texas. Troy Gresham passed away July 10, 2021 at his home in Houston surrounded by his family. Troy Ellis Gresham was born...

Jul 8, 2021

James A. Russo, Sr., 87, of Alto, Texas passed away Thursday July 8th at his home in Alto. He was born June 13th, 1934, in Jamaica, NY to Samuel and Sophie Russo. He was a Korean War Veteran serving in the Air Force. He dearly loved his family, country, animals, and gardening. He lived in Alto for 30 years....

Jul 5, 2021

**UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION**

THE MEMORIAL SERVICES HAVE BEEN POSTPONED. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.

Riley "Junior" Looney. Mr. Looney passed away July 5th, 2021 in Tyler, Texas. He was born September 19th, 1947 in Alto, Texas to Riley Burdine and Mildred Click Looney. He lived most of his life in Alto and he also lived in...

Jul 5, 2021

Funeral services for Thomas Albert Self, Jr., 67, of Nacogdoches will be 5 PM Friday, July 9, 2021 at Dickie Allen Funeral Chapel in Cushing, Texas with Bro. Sonny Scarborough officiating. Visitation starts at 4 PM followed by Interment at Friendship Cemetery in Cushing directly after visitation services. Thomas Albert Self, Jr passed away July 5, 2021 in Dallas...