Melanie Jane Deaton

DECEMBER 30, 1947 – JULY 28, 2022 Obituary Melanie Jane (Brecht) Deaton, 74, of Payne Springs, Texas passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Tyler. She was born December 30, 1947 in El Dorado, Arkansas, to parents Charles Thomas Brecht and Irma (Stringfellow) Brecht. Mrs. Deaton graduated from Mesquite High School class of 1966 and attended […]

Richard Donald King

November 21, 1947 ~ August 1, 2022 (age 74) Obituary Funeral services for Richard Donald King, 74, of Nacogdoches, will be held at 3:00 PM Friday, August 5, 2022, at Laird Funeral Home with Bro Jerry Wilson and Bro. Wesley Benton officiating. Interment will follow at Simpson Campground. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM […]

Ola Bell Jimmerson

April 18, 1935 ~ August 1, 2022 (age 87) Obituary Graveside services for Ola Bell Jimmerson, 87, of Nacogdoches, will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery with Bro. Tip Harris officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Laird Funeral […]

Fred Lloyd Bussa

February 20, 1930 ~ July 30, 2022 (age 92) Obituary Private services for Fred Lloyd Bussa, 92, of Nacogdoches, will be held at Pine Knot Cemetery with Pastor Brent Bullard officiating. Fred Lloyd Bussa, Jr., 92, of Nacogdoches, TX passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022. Fred was born February 20, 1930, in Houston to Emily Janzen and Fred […]

Health Inspection Report Week of 8/2/2022

The Inspection Services Department carries out the general health & safety inspections of occupancies requiring a health permit within the jurisdiction of the City of Nacogdoches. The primary function of the Health Inspector is the interpretation, inspection and field compliance efforts of the technical codes and laws. These codes and laws are Federal, State and Local. […]

Robert Wayne Birdwell Jr.

AUGUST 6, 1969 – JULY 31, 2022 Obituary Robert Wayne Birdwell Jr., age 52, of Alto, Texas passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022. Robert was born August 6, 1969.

James “Wilburn” Wilson

MARCH 28, 1926 – JULY 30, 2022 Obituary James “Wilburn” Wilson, age 96, of Nacogdoches, Texas passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Nacogdoches. He was born March 28, 1926, in the Shady Grove community of Nacogdoches County to parents Alves Cecil Wilson and Velma (Avery) Wilson. Growing up on a farm, Mr. Wilson attended Shady […]

Melanie Jane Deaton

DECEMBER 30, 1947 – JULY 28, 2022 Obituary Melanie Jane (Brecht) Deaton, 74, of Payne Springs, Texas passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Tyler. She was born December 30, 1947 in El Dorado, Arkansas, to parents Charles Thomas Brecht and Irma (Stringfellow) Brecht. Mrs. Deaton graduated from Mesquite High School class of 1966 and attended […]

Wallace Reed Donahoe

AUGUST 24, 1935 – JULY 27, 2022 Obituary Wallace Reed Donahoe, age 86, of Spring, Texas passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. He was born August 24, 1935.

This months winning recipe from Recipes Around the Town and beyond

CAJUN MEATLOAF Ingredients:1small onion2 celery stalks1/2 cup chopped bell pepper2 small garlic cloves1egg1/2 cup evaporated milk1/2 bread crumbs1 1/2 lbs ground beefSalt and pepper to taste4 Tablespoons oil2 Tablespoons flour15 oz can tomatoe sauce1 can of water from tomato sauce can1Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Chop onion, celery and bell pepper. Mince the garlic cloves, set aside.Mix […]