Obituaries

Nov 17, 2025

Funeral services for Joyce DenneyTaylor, 84, of Rusk will be Saturday, November 22, at 11:30 AM in the O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Chapel in Alto, Texas with Pastor Jack White officiating. There will be a visitation starting at 10 AM at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Rusk. Joyce passed away Monday,...

Nov 14, 2025

A graveside service for Vondilee Gholston Collins, 88, of Alto will be Sunday November 16th, 2025 at 2pm at Lynches Chapel Cemetery near Alto. A visitation will be Saturday November 15th, 2025 from 6-8pm at the funeral home.

She lived in Alto since 1952, building a home in Alto in 1963. She grew up in Houston,  graduating...

Nov 12, 2025

Mrs. Rebecca C. Landrum went home to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on November 12, 2025.  Arrangements are under the care of Dickie Allen Funeral Home in Cushing, Texas.

Services for Rebecca will be Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 2:30 PM, at Dickie Allen Funeral Home in Cushing, with Pastor James Wagstaff Officiating.  Visitation will be...

Nov 10, 2025

A funeral service for Lyndon Edward Crosby, Sr., 68, of Alto, Texas will be Saturday November 15th, 2025 at 2pm at the O.T. Allen & Son funeral home chapel. A visitation will be 2 hours prior to the funeral service also at the funeral home. Interment will follow the funeral service at Old Palestine Cemetery in Alto.

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Nov 8, 2025

Susan "Betsy" Elisabeth Tullis, 76, of Wells, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, in Cherokee County. She was born on July 10, 1949, to Stanley Rhoades Yarnall, Jr. and Elise McGavock Yarnall. Betsy grew up in Phoenix and attended school at Phoenix Central High School before eventually making her home in East Texas, where she became known...

Nov 6, 2025

A memorial service for William James "Bill" Wilton Jr., 81, of Alto will be held Saturday, December 13, 2024 at 1 PM in the Cold Springs Methodist Church near Alto.. Mr. Wilton passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025 at his home near Alto. Bill was born November 2, 1944 in Campell's Creek, West Virginia to William James Wilton Sr....

Nov 4, 2025

A funeral service for Joyce F. Williams, 71, of Alto will be Saturday, November 8th at 11 AM in the Highway 69 North Church of Christ in Alto with Bro Kaffee Andrews officiating. A family visitation will be from 10 AM to 11 Am also at the church.Joyce passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at her home in Alto....

Oct 25, 2025

Services are pending for Vicki Lynn Stieg, 73, of Waco. Vicki passed away Saturday, October 25th, in Bellmead, Texas near Waco. She was born January 14, 1952 in Nacogdoches, Texas to Gerald and Eloise Dover Maynard. Vicki has lived in Waco, Texas for many years and had worked as a teacher and counselor for Waco ISD. She had graduated...

Oct 13, 2025

Funeral services for Betty Brooks Curry, 92, of Alto, will be Tuesday, October 14 at 2 PM in the Campground Baptist Church near Alto with Rev. Floyd Simpson officiating. A visitation is planned from 1 – 2 PM.  Mrs. Curry passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025 at her home near Alto. She was born November 12, 1932  in...

Oct 12, 2025

A memorial service For Linda Sue Ramos, 78, of Nacogdoches, Texas will be held Saturday October 18th, 2025 at 12pm at New Life Christian Fellowship Church in Nacogdoches, Tx. Mrs. Ramos passed away Sunday October 12th in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was a lifelong resident of Nacogdoches. She was one of 6 children born to Jewel and Lolan Smelley on...

Oct 7, 2025

No services have been planned for Amanda Terry Waldron, 48, of Alto. Amanda passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025 in Alto. She was born September 15, 1977 in Rusk, Texas to Billy Terry and Debra Selman Terry. Amanda lived all her life in Alto and was a member of the Old Palestine Baptist Church. She was a graduate of...

Oct 3, 2025

Tommy C. McNutt, 76, of Alto, Texas passed away October 3rd, 2025 in Wells, Texas. He was born September 23rd, 1949 in Pittsburg, Texas to Dan and Sybil Harris McNutt. He and his wife Hilda lived in the Riverside area prior to moving to Alto 37 years ago. He was a Baptist. Mr. McNutt enjoyed reading and watching his...

Sep 20, 2025

Clara Sue Nutt, 75, of Nacogdoches, Texas passed away September 20th, 2025 in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born November 18th, 1949 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to John Arthur Twyman and Willa Mae Cobb.

No services are sheduled at this time.

Sep 16, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Daniel Alan Trawick, age 38, of Cushing, Texas, on September 16, 2025.

Born on July 27, 1987, Daniel was a son, brother, and a loyal friend to many. Known for his quick wit and genuine kindness, he was a great listener who was always ready...

Sep 12, 2025

Gwynn Elaine Moffitt

August 14, 1957 – September 12, 2025

Gwynn Elaine Moffitt of Nacogdoches, Texas passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer on September 12, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of service, compassion, and dedication to her family, community, and beloved animals.

A memorial service honoring her life will be...

Sep 11, 2025

Glenda Sue Lewis Whitaker, 86, of Cushing, passed away on September 11, 2025 in Nacogdoches. Visitation will be Friday, September 19, 2025 from 5-7 at Dickie Allen Funeral Home in Cushing. A second visitation will be held on Saturday, September 20th one hour prior to the funeral service. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 Saturday, September 20th,...

Sep 8, 2025

Harold Ray Lee, 73, of Nacogdoches, Texas, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Monday, September, 8, 2025, at his residence in Nacogdoches.  Harold is under the care of Dickie Allen Funeral Home in Cushing, Texas.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at Landmark Baptist Church...

Sep 6, 2025

No services are scheduled at this time.

Delois J. Reyes, 77, of Lufkin, Texas passed away September 6th, 2025 in Tyler, Tx. She was born November 12th, 1947 in Houston, Texas to William Ladewig and Hattie Menke.

Sep 1, 2025

Celebration of Life for Timmy Lee Lofton

Funeral services for Tim Lee Lofton, 63, of Alto will be Friday September 12th, 2025 at 11am at the Simpson Chapel Baptist Church in Kennard. There is no formal visitation scheduled. Interment will take place following the funeral service at New Hope Cemetery in Alto.

Timmy Lee Lofton...

Sep 1, 2025

A memorial service for Alethia Delynn Hackett, 47, of Nacogdoches and formerly of Alto, will be held Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Simpson Chapel Baptist Church in the Tadmore community at 11:00 AM with Rev. Lionel Whitaker officiating. Alethia passed away Monday, September 1, in Nacogdoches. She was born March 24, 1978 in Rusk, Texas to Johnnie R....