SFA’s School of Human Sciences to co-host open house for tiny homes

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University’s James I. Perkins College of Education and the School of Human Sciences are co-hosting an open house featuring four tiny homes built this fall by students in the school’s construction management program. Held in partnership with Village Nac, a faith-based shelter for those suffering from poor mental health […]

Shirley Jean “Nanny” Tyer

September 7, 1934 ~ November 23, 2022 88 Years Old Obituary Shirley Jean “Nanny” Tyer, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, in Rusk, Texas. She was born to Virgil Carnell Black and Leona Mae Felder Black on September 7, 1934, in Alto, Texas. Shirley was affectionally known as “Nanny” by all who knew and […]

Venyard Burkhalter

December 4, 1926 ~ November 27, 2022 95 Years Old Obituary Funeral service for Venyard Burkhalter, 95, of Garrison will be held at 1:00pm, on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Garrison Church of Christ with Jackie Brown and Shak Arrington officiating.  Interment will follow at Cold Springs Cemetery in Garrison.  Visitation will be held from 5-7pm on […]

Katharina Johnson

January 12, 1934 ~ November 27, 2022 88 Years Old Obituary Katharina Johnson,88 of Nacogdoches, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Nov 27,2022, Nacogdoches, TX She was born Jan 12, 1934 in Heidelberg Germany. A private family graveside services Wed, Nov 30, 2022 Alazan Cemetery with Tim Brewer, pastor. Katharina was married to Paul Lewis Johnson […]

John “Chuck” Charles Lewis

October 13, 1955 ~ November 25, 2022 67 Years Old Obituary John Charles “Chuck” Lewis, 66, passed away suddenly on November 25, 2022. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 2nd at 1pm at First United Methodist Church in Nacogdoches. He was born October 13, 1956 in Jackson, Mississippi to Helen Fay and John T […]

Vert Poskey

October 18, 1924 ~ November 25, 2022 Obituary Funeral services for Vert Joseph Poskey will be held at 12:00pm on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with graveside service and military honors to follow at Moral Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 5:00pm–7:00pm on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Laird Funeral Home. Vert Joseph […]

Loretta Anthony

March 29, 1942 ~ November 24, 2022 (age 80) Obituary Funeral service for Loretta Anthony, 80, of Nacogdoches will be held at 10:00am on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Laird Funeral Home with Bro. Jeff Orr officiating.  Interment will follow at Simpson Campground Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 5-7pm on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Laird Funeral […]

Purple Northern Lights: SFA closes out Canada trip with blowout win

MONTREAL – Stephen F. Austin used a fierce defensive attack and raced past UNC Greensboro 75-58 in Northern Classic finale Sunday afternoon. ‘The Jacks forced the Spartans into 20 turnovers, which was promptly turned into 27 points. Led by Roti Ware, four SFA student-athletes scored in double digits. Ware, a Morton, Mississippi native, dropped a team-high 17 points on […]

NHS CLUBS MARKING START WITH HELLO WEEK NOV. 28-DEC. 2

NISD Staff National Honor Society, Key Club, Student Council, Interact, HOSA and NHS Pride at Nacogdoches High School, in partnership with Sandy Hook Promise, a national, nonprofit organization led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012, is taking part in Start […]