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Jerry Jean Moore

Jerry Jean Moore

Jun 6, 2026

Jerry Jean Moore, beloved son, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, at the age of 87. Jerry was born on June 30, 1938 in Alto, Texas, the son of Ted B.C. Moore and Alene Watters Moore. Born in the home of his maternal aunt, Guynell Kennedy, Jerry attended Alto High School where he played...

Johnnie Wade Williamson

Johnnie Wade Williamson

Jun 3, 2026

Johnnie Wade Williamson, 64, passed away on June 3, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Houston on December 15, 1961, to Johnnie Autrey and Wadene (Turner) Williamson. 

Johnnie graduated from Cushing High School in 1980 and went on to train at Universal Technical Institute. He built a career as a diesel mechanic, known for his...

Robert Earl Cummings

Robert Earl Cummings

Jun 2, 2026

Robert was raised in Alto and lived at Duren Lake for many years before relocating his beloved family to Houston County Lake in Crockett. He graduated from Alto High School where he played basketball and football. He then continued his education at Stephen F Austin State University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science. He later got his Texas...

Vila Juanell Rawlinson

Vila Juanell Rawlinson

May 26, 2026

With a profound sense of loss and heartfelt remembrance, we announce the passing of Vila Juanell Rawlinson, affectionately known to many as "Nae-Nae," who departed this life on May 26, 2026, in Nacogdoches, Texas. Born on August 9, 1950, in Dallas, she graced this world with her presence for 75 years, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of all...

Tiffany Michelle Rutland

Tiffany Michelle Rutland

May 25, 2026

A memorial service for Tiffany Michelle Rutland, 48, of Alto will be Tuesday June 2nd, 2026 at 4pm at the O.T. Allen & Son funeral home chapel. Tiffany passed away Monday, May 25th in Tyler. She was born May 31, 1977. Tiffany had lived in Alto for 18 years and was a homemaker and a Christian. She had attended high school...

Williem Christian Hobgood

Williem Christian Hobgood

May 23, 2026

Williem Christian Hobgood passed away suddenly on May 23rd, 2026 in Nacogdoches, Tx. Most knew him as Will. He was born to Mark and Ronda Hobgood on July 22nd, 2003 in Lubbock, Tx. Will grew up in Cushing, Tx where he was a multi sport athlete before graduated in 2021 and moving to Nacogdoches where he started his career...

Deborah (Irwin)  Kubecker

Deborah (Irwin) Kubecker

May 21, 2026

Deborah (Irwin) Kubecker, a woman of remarkable strength and determination, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, in Deer Park, Texas. Born on April 10, 1957, in Houston, Texas, Deborah’s life was a testament to resilience, commitment, and an unwavering spirit that inspired all who knew her.

Throughout her life, Deborah was recognized for her exceptional work ethic and dedication to...

Uvone Bryant

Uvone Bryant

May 21, 2026

A funeral service for Uvone Bryant, 65, formerly of Alto, Texas will be Saturday, May 30, at 2PM at the Weeping Mary Baptist Church near Alto with Rev. Lionel Whitaker officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Thomas Chapel Cemetery.

Mrs. Uvone Bryant was born December 7, 1960, to the parentage of the late Herman Bryant and the late Mary Francis...

Franklin Don Carver

Franklin Don Carver

May 17, 2026

A funeral service for Franklin Don Carver, 86, of Wells, Tx will be Thursday May 21st, 2026 at 3pm at the O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Wes Matchett officiating. Interment will follow at Arnold Cemetery in Forest. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service.

Mr. Carver passed away...

Richard Harold "Dicky" Gresham

Richard Harold "Dicky" Gresham

May 12, 2026

Dicky Gresham, 72, of Cushing, Texas, passed away on May 12, 2026, in Cushing surrounded by loved ones.

Visitation will be held from 6:00–8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Dickie Allen Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026. Burial will follow at McKnight Cemetery. Arrangements...

Tessa Jo Retherford

Tessa Jo Retherford

May 11, 2026

Tessa Jo Retherford was born April 17 2025 in Nacogdoches, Texas, passed away on May 11, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

Tessa Jo was the happiest and strongest little girl who loved her family. She loved outside and nature's beauty. Words can't describe how much we loved our baby and wanted to keep her here, but...

Janice "Christy" Shelton

Janice "Christy" Shelton

May 10, 2026

Janice "Christy" Shelton, 60, of Nacogdoches, TX passed away on May 10, 2026 in Nacogdoches, TX.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday May 16, 2026 at Dickie Allen funeral home in Cushing, TX.

Christy was born in Longview, TX to Judith and Johnny Giles on March 5, 1966. She went to school in...

Nella Marie (Ritter)  Hudson

Nella Marie (Ritter) Hudson

May 8, 2026

A service is currently pending for Nella Marie (Ritter) Hudson, 55, of Nacogdoches, Tx, formerly of Alto. Mrs. Hudson passed away May 8th, 2026 in Lufkin, Tx. She was born October 1st, 1970 in Shreveport, LA to Jerry Lynn and Sharon Sue Moseley Ritter.

A full obituary will be added as soon as it is available.

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Roy Wayne Foreman, Sr.

Roy Wayne Foreman, Sr.

May 5, 2026

A funeral service for Roy Wayne Foreman, Sr., 74, of Alto will be held Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10 AM in the O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Chapel in Alto with Bro. Paul Gates officiating. A visitation will be Tuesday from 6-8 PM at the funeral home in Alto.

Roy Wayne Foreman, (74), of Alto, Texas,...

Velda June (Arnold)  Jones

Velda June (Arnold) Jones

May 2, 2026

A graveside funeral service for Velda June Jones will be Friday, May 8, 2026, at 1:30 PM in the Arnold Cemetery near Alto. June passed away Saturday, May 2, at her home in Tyler. She was born June 19, 1941, in Lufkin, Texas to Vaughn Henry Arnold and Sarah Gertrude Herring Arnold.  She grew up in Alto and graduated...

Jennifer Kristi (Compton)  Cabello

Jennifer Kristi (Compton) Cabello

Apr 29, 2026

A memorial service for Jennifer Kristi Cabello, 54, of Alto will be Saturday, May 16 at 2 PM in the Hilltop Baptist Church in Alto with Rev. Dusty Lee officiating. The family will receive visitors from 1 - 2 PM at the church. Jennifer passed away Wednesday, April 29, in Tyler. She was born March 12, 1972 in Irving,...

Sidney C. Pye, Sr.

Sidney C. Pye, Sr.

Apr 27, 2026

Sidney C. Pye, Sr. was born May 30th, 1945 in Houston, TX to Edward Young and Fern Marie Little Pye.  He passed from this earth on April 27, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, friendships, and stories that will be cherished by all who knew him.

Raised in Houston, Texas, he learned the value of hard...

Wanda Jo (Ash)  Noland

Wanda Jo (Ash) Noland

Apr 27, 2026

Funeral services for Wanda Jo Noland, 91, of Alto will be Friday, May 1st at the Hilltop Baptist Church with Rev. Dusty Lee officiating. The family will receive visitors from 1 PM to 2 PM at the church before services begin. Wanda Jo Ash Noland was born April 18, 1935 in Abilene, Texas to Joe W. Ash and Ollie...

Charles Edward Williamson, Jr.

Charles Edward Williamson, Jr.

Apr 26, 2026

A graveside service for Charles Edward Williamson, Jr, 69, of Cushing, Texas will be held Tuesday April 28th, 2026 at 10am at New Salem Cemetery in New Salem (near Lake Striker). No visitation is scheduled.

Charles Edward "Ed" Williamson Jr. was born in a clinic in downtown Cushing, Tx., on January 28th, 1957 to Charles and Montez...

Charles Lewis Thomas

Charles Lewis Thomas

Apr 23, 2026

A private graveside service was held Saturday, April 25th, at the Alto City Cemetery for Charles Lewis Thomas, 86, of Alto. Mr. Thomas passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026 in Alto, Texas. He was born December 13th, 1939 in Jacksonville, Texas to Lewis Thomas and Francis Christian Thomas. Mr. Thomas had grown up in Alto and graduated from Alto...

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