Randy White September 20, 1952 – February 13, 2019
Memorial services for Randy White, 66, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Monday, February 18, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Mike Miller officiating.
Randy was born September 20, 1952 in Houston, Texas to parents, James White and Martha Pauline (Rose) White, and passed away February 13, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jim; and sisters, Lynn and Kay.
He is survived by his wife, Terri McClain White of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Amanda Malcom and husband, Ricky of Livingston, Texas; and daughter, Christine Phillips and husband, Shawn of Oregon; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Johnnie Byrd Thomas Johnnie Byrd Thomas, born December 21, 1929 to Byrd and Doris Purvis in Corrigan, Texas, passed away on February 13, 2019 in Corrigan, Texas at the age of 89 years.
She is survived by her sons, Steve Thomas & Rebecca Whitworth, Craig Thomas; grandchildren, Hallie Thomas, Kyle Thomas, John Whitwoth, Curtis Pullin, Michael Pullin; brother, John Purvis & wife Jan; sisters, Mary Alice Fisher & husband Billy, Sandra Sailer; numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
Johnnie is preceded in death by her husband Julius Bo Thomas; parents Byrd and Doris Purvis; brothers, Milton Purvis, Buddy Purvis, Cloe Purvis; sister, Margaret Nell Lerma.
Alnetta Rose Jackson July 28, 1949 - February 11, 2019
Funeral Services for Alnetta Rose (Bookman) Jackson, 72, of Livingston, will be held Saturday February 16, 2019 at 2 PM at Livingston Church of God In Christ with Rev. Bobby Wright officiating. Internment will follow services at New Hope Cemetery in Goodrich, Texas.
Alnetta was born July 28, 1946 in Goodrich, Texas to Mr. Alvin and Marie Bookman. She was the fifth of twelve children born to that union. She grew up in Goodrich and attended public schools there.
She accepted Christ at an early age at New Hope Baptist Church. During her lifetime she was employed with Walmart for many years, also a correctional officer for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Many of her favorite things to do included eating, shooting basketball with her kids, spending as much time as possible with her family.
She was preceded in death by both parents; the love of her life her husband Mr. Walter Jackson; Sisters: Annie Mae Farr; Lillian Baltrip; Beaula Bookman; and Emma McGowen; Brother: Nathianel Bookman.
She leaves to cherish her beautiful memories: Children: Terry Jackson (Rebecca) of Houston, TX; Savannah Jackson of Livingston, Texas; Grandchildren: Rashard Edwards, and Girard Edwards both of Livingston, TX; Cartezeter Jackson of Cleveland, TX; Demarcus Jackson of Livingston, TX; Anastacia Jackson of Houston, TX; Kimille Jackson and Kyelynn Jackson both of Conroe, TX; Sisters: Mary Wyatt of Goodrich,TX; Willie Garrett of Goodrich, TX; Bertha Adam (Rodgers) of Livingston, TX; Gertrude Pope of Shepherd, TX; Katherine Burton (J.L) of Hayward California; Brothers-In-Law: Joe Jackson (Stella); Luther Jackson; Earnest Jackson (Nazarine); Shurby Jackson (Vickey); Jessie Jackson (Sandra) all of Livingston, TX; Bobby Jackson (Pam) of Houston, TX 4 Great-Grandchildren; Special Friends: Johnnie Mae Wyatt; Eartha Lee Stone; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Active Pallbearers: Perry Brown, Sammy Brown, Will Jackson, Earnest Rodgers, J C Cooper, Willie Johnson, Richard Farr
Honorary Pallbearers: Terry Jackson, Rashad Edwards, Girard Edwards, Richard Bookman Duncan Funeral Home is in charge of final arrangements. Please sign our guestbook at www.duncanfuneralhome.com.
Alvin Manning Barrientez
Alvin Manning Barrientez, better known as Dee, Momma or Mamaw, 66, passed away at her home in Montgomery, Texas at 6:38pm on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019. She is survived by her only daughter, Christina Moody Davis, Son-In-Law, Jeffrey Paul Davis, 3 loving grandchildren: Saylor Jean Davis (14), Chesney Ann Davis (11) and Beckett Jeffrey Manning Davis (9), and her sister Judy Dianne LeFeat. After being diagnosed with lung cancer in August of 2017 she fought a hard fight and was relentless in her efforts to stay with her family for as long as possible. Dee was a dedicated and loving mother, the best and loudest cheerleader for her grandbabies and one of the hardest working single parents we’ve ever known. She loved her 38 year career with Homeland Security/Customs and Border Patrol, but she felt blessed to have retired at 55 years old. She spent her final years happily shuttling her grandbabies to softball, baseball, basketball and football. She traveled to watch them do what they loved doing, she spoiled everyone with everything she had. Dee was a giver. She gave freely and without question and would gladly give you the shirt off her back. She loved rock music and dancing with her husband Patrick every weekend! Dee is preceded in death by her husband: Manuel Patrick Barrientez, Mother: Jena Lynette Hennigan Manning, her father: Alvin Leon Manning, her oldest sister: Peggy Manning Jenkins. Her family rejoices in the knowledge that Dee is pain-free and in the arms of Jesus!
A visitation will be held from 10:00 am until service at Pace Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Dee’s Life will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Pace Funeral Home with Pastor Josh Bramlett officiating.
Interment to follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Livingston, Texas.
Deborah Faye Dorris December 10, 1954 – February 10, 2019
Funeral services for Deborah Faye Dorris, 64, of Rye, Texas, will be held Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Brent Stovall officiating. Interment will follow in the Holly Grove Cemetery in Segno, Texas. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the service begins at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2019 in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Ms. Dorris was born December 10, 1954 in Houston, Texas to parents, Delbert O’Neal Sr. and Faye (Hammack) O’Neal, and passed away February 10, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her father; and brothers, Leslie O’Neal Sr. and Delbert O’Neal Jr.
She is survived by her son, Christopher Wayne Dorris and wife, Tonya of Hamilton, Ohio; mother, Faye O’Neal of Livingston, Texas; sister, Shirley Spinks and husband, Roy of Joaquin, Texas; sister, Florence Lopez and husband, Charles of Hankamer, Texas; grandchildren, Destonie Dorris, Preston Dorris, and Shailby Dorris all of Hamilton, Ohio; special friend, Douglas Bowden of Cut N Shoot, Texas; and special friend, Ricky Clifton of Cushing, Texas; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Destonie Dorris, Shailby Dorris, John Hendricks, Stephen O’Neal, Leslie O’Neal Jr., Bryan O’Neal, Roy Spinks, Charles Lopez
Honorary Pallbearers: Charlie Taylor, Clyde Taylor
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Judy Elaine Walters October 24, 1949 – January 30, 2019
Memorial services for Judy Elaine Walters, 69, of Shepherd, Texas, will be held Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mrs. Walters was born October 24, 1949 in Donna, Texas to parents, Albert Nathan Emanuel and Minnie Mae (Lollar) Emanuel, and passed away January 30, 2019 in Shepherd, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Darlene Emanuel Crowson; and brothers, Nathan Eugene (Gene) Emanuel, Elbert Everett (Punkin) Emanuel, Daniel Wade (Buddy) Emanuel, and Billy Gardner Emanuel.
She is survived by her husband, Carlton Wayne Walters; daughter, Haley Annette Johnson; son, Bradley Keith Smith and wife, Beverly; grandchildren, Ashlee Nicole Roman, Sara Mae Johnston, Shay Randall Johnston, Jacob Everett Smith, Clinton Walter Smith, and Jayden Riley Smith; sister, Barbara Jean Emanuel Mauney and husband, T.A. Mauney Jr.; sisters-in-law, Eileen Emanuel, Mary Jane Powell, and Ramona Scott; and brother-in-law, Grady Briggs; along with numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Glen (Bubba) Johnson
Glen (Bubba) Johnson, born November 7, 1962 to Ronald and Lawon Johnson in Liberty, Texas, passed away on February 9, 2019 in Flatonia, Texas at the age of 56 years.
He is survived by his mother, Lawon Johnson; sons, Joseph Glen Johnson, Glenn Ryan Johnson; brothers, Roland Johnson Jr & wife Delores, Darrell Johnson, Michael Johnson; sisters, Katherine (Sissie) Dodge & husband John, Melissa Lewis & husband Wendell; numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
Glen is proceeded in death by his father, Roland Johnson Sr.; grandparents, R.B. and Lillian Sullivan, Pete & Heaster Johnson
A Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Pace Funeral Home. A Celebration of Glen’s life will be at 12:00 Friday, February 15, 2019 at Pace Funeral Home with Pastor David Busby officiating.
Interment to follow at Blue Water Cemetery, Livingston, Texas.
Roy Douglas Gibson was born on May 14, 1942 in Diboll, TX to Ancel and Myrl (Widner) Gibson. On Sunday, February 3, 2019, at the age of 76, he went to his Heavenly home.
Roy was an excellent welder of over 40 years and a proud member of the Goose Creek Masonic Lodge #1192 since 1974. Among his favorite pastimes were reading, football, cheering for the Dallas Cowboys, and watching Western movies, especially those staring John Wayne. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting dove and squirrel, but his favorite to hunt was deer! He and his sister, Lottie, shared the same passion for deer hunting and made many memories on their hunting trips. He and his wife, Nancy, loved to sit out on the porch every morning drinking coffee, feeding the deer, and watching Couper and Annabelle, their fur babies, play in the yard. They also enjoyed riding around the neighborhood on their golf cart. He had a passion for cooking and was always up for experimenting with new recipes which he loved for him and Nancy to try out and would share with his daughter, Steffanie, through their daily phone calls.
In his younger years, he could swim like a fish and roller skate like he was skating on air. Roy was a great dancer and he loved listening to old country music. His granddaughters, Brandi and Brittany, have fond memories of him keeping “ice-cream suckers” in the freezer for them.
Roy is preceded in death by his parents, Ancel and Myrl Gibson. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Nancy Jo (McCullar) Gibson of Village Mills, TX; daughter and son-in-law, Steffanie and Jack McBee of Baytown, TX; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bob and Joyce Gibson of Bastrop, TX; Buddy and Trish Gibson of Arp, TX; Rick and Jan Gibson of Santa Fe, TX; sister and brother-in-law, Jenny and Ken Keating of Georgetown, TX; sister Lottie Rotenberry of Santa Fe, TX; granddaughters, Brandi Ward of Highlands, TX; Brittany Slack and husband Eugene of Dayton,TX; great grandchildren, Lyndzie, Katelyn, BrookeLynn, Vallerie, Karson, John Wesley, and Kyler; sisters-in-law, Trish Smith and husband John of Gilmer, TX; Dorinda Golden of Huntington, TX; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, countless friends, and his fur babies, Couper and Annabelle.
Services have been entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home, Inc.; a time of visitation will be held for family and friends on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 11am-1pm at Corrigan Funeral Home with funeral services to begin immediately following the time of visitation. Honoring the family as pallbearers are Walter Clifton, Doug Rotenberry, Darrell Gibson, Marty Gibson, Chad Gibson, and Willie Langer with Mike Nelson officiating. Interment will follow in the Damascus Cemetery, Corrigan, TX.
James Leslie Boren
James Leslie Boren, born December 15, 1921 in Delhi, Louisiana, went to be with his Lord February 6, 2019 in Livingston, Texas at the age of 97 years.
James is survived by his son, James L. Boren Jr. & wife Kathleen; brother, Walter Boren & wife Francis; sister, Lucy Manning; two grandchildren TJ & wife Miranda and Bryan Boren; numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Janet Boren and parents.
James was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during WWII He was also a Boy Scout leader for many years and was a man of the Baptist faith.
A Graveside service and Military Honors will begin at 12noon Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Peebles Cemetery with Pastor Jim Sherrill and VFW Post 8568 officiating.
Zuma “Pat” Windham September 22, 1925 – February 5, 2019
Zuma "Pat" Windham, 93, of Houston, Texas was born September 22, 1925 in Hortense, Texas, to parents, Homer C. Corzine and Eva (Clamons) Corzine, and passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 5, 2019 in Houston, Texas. Pat was a strong woman who was deeply devoted to her family and loved them fiercely. She began in the service industry at the original Prince’s as a carhop, ended up owning her own bar business and dabbled in real estate. Pat never met a stranger and was always happy to help anyone in need. Unfortunately unable to have children of her own she opened her heart to raise five during her lifetime. She was known to call everyone “Baby” and treated you like you were a part of the family. She was very proud of her granddaughter Annabel and would be sure everyone knew it. She was the epitome of “They don’t make them like that anymore.” Pat will be sorely missed by all that were lucky to know her. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Mike Corzine; sister, Margreat Layne; first husband, Curtis Hadaway; second husband, James Windham.
She is survived by her daughter, Nicole K. Beverly and granddaughter, Annabel Beverly of Alvin, Texas; along with other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Dino Momayezi December 18, 1944 – February 3, 2019
Memorial services for Dino Momayezi, 74, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with Deacon Jerome Losack officiating.
Dino Momayezi was born December 18, 1944 in Tehran, Iran, to parents, Medhi Momayezi and Farouk Niazmand, and died February 3, 2019 in Livingston, Texas.
Mr. Momayezi left his home country at the age of 17, returning only once in his lifetime, and entered college at George Washington University. After studying there, he made his way to Houston, Texas, where he entered the University of Houston, earning a degree in Business.
He opened his first business, a restaurant in 1972, working for twelve years in this industry. He then made his way to Livingston, Texas and began another career in construction, building homes, office buildings, boat houses, bulk heads, and the like. Not being satisfied with just his career, he went into the cattle business, where he continued until his death. He had a deep and abiding love for all animals, land and wildlife.
He is preceded in death by his father.
Mr. Momayezi is survived by his wife of forty nine years, Jewel Day Momayezi; daughter, Sheerin Ager and husband, Michael; daughter, Farrah Reid and husband, Mike; granddaughters, Hannah and Haleigh Ager; step-granddaughters, Sofie and Alex Reid; step-grandson, Vincent Reid; mother, Farouk Niazmand; brother, Moe Momayezi and wife, Soraya; sister, Feresh Youssefi and husband, Abbas; sister, Fee M. Bahrami and husband, Hamid; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Helping Hands Ministry at the First United Methodist Church or to the SPCA of Livingston, Texas.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Ralph (Bill) Ernest Keels Jr. October 11, 1924 – February 3, 2019
Graveside services for Ralph (Bill) Ernest Keels Jr., 94, formerly of Livingston, Texas, will be held Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. in the Glenwood Cemetery in Groveton, Texas. Military Honors will be provided by VFW Post #8568. Visitation will be held from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 7, 2019 in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mr. Keels was born October 11, 1924 in Trinity County, Texas to parents, Ralph Ernest Keels Sr. and Hilma (Erickson) Keels, and passed away February 3, 2019 in a Baytown health care facility at the age of 94.
Bill served in the United States Army as a military police officer during WWII and the Korean conflict. In later years, he worked in insurance sales for American National Insurance Company.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 63 years, Flossie Stanley Keels; brother, Henry Keels; and first grandchild, Donnie Smith.
He is survived by his daughter, Jean E. Smith and husband, Don of Dayton, Texas; daughter, Joanna Hammond and husband, Jim of Kingwood, Texas; sister, Doris; 4 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; 2 nieces; and a nephew; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Helen Lou Burleson September 28, 1938 – February 3, 2019
Graveside services for Helen Lou Burleson, 80, of Shepherd, Texas, will be held Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Farley Chapel Cemetery in Shepherd, Texas with Chaplin Jack Redfearn officiating.
Mrs. Burleson was born September 28, 1938 in Houston, Texas to parents, William Pleasant Knox and Margaret Lucille (Parsons) Knox, and passed away February 3, 2019 in Shepherd, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Margaret Lucille Latham.
She is survived by her husband, Carl W. Burleson of Shepherd, Texas; daughter, Janice Burleson of San Antonio, Texas; son, Vernon White of Kennedy, Texas; daughter, Marsha Miller and Kenneth of Ada, Oklahoma; brother, William Rather of Tomball, Texas; sister, Billie Sarah Anthony of Houston, Texas; sister, Margaret of Colorado; 7 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Robert Gary Goodson July 15, 1941 – February 1, 2019
Funeral services for Robert Gary Goodson, 77, of Onalaska, Texas, will be held Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Gilbert Franke officiating. Military Honors will be provided by VFW Post #8568. Interment will follow in the Davis Cemetery in Bid Sandy, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 8, 2019 in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mr. Goodson was born July 15, 1941 in Houston, Texas to parents, Robert Goodson and Faye (Anderson) Goodson, and passed away February 1, 2019 in Conroe, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Joyce Goodson of Onalaska, Texas; daughter, Ramona Faye Warren and Kelly of Reddington Beach, Florida; son, Michael Larrison Jr. and Shonda of Cypress, Texas; daughter, Gwendolyn Charvat of Livingston, Texas; sister, Dolores Goodson Cheaney and James of Houston, Texas; and 4 grandchildren; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Donnie Gokey, Donald Gokey, Christopher Gokey, Donnie Ray Gokey, Bryan Swann, Cecil Barnett
Honorary Pallbearers: Allen Bailey, Michael Larrison, Kelly Warren
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
John Lamar Riley III. November 6, 1958 – January 29, 2019
John Lamar Riley III, 60, of Livingston, Texas, died Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at Kingwood Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.
Mr. Riley was born on November 6, 1958, in Houston, Texas to John Lamar Riley Jr. and Vera (Smith) Riley. Mr. Riley graduated from The Kinkaid School, Houston, Texas, in 1977. He attended Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, California and The University of Texas at Austin.
Mr. Riley inherited his love for animals and training hunting dogs from his father. This enthusiasm became his life-long passion and led to a career as a hunting guide where he became very successful and was well known on all South Texas ranches. He inherited his love for horses and riding from his beloved grandmother “Mama Willie”. To know John was to love him.
Mr. Riley is preceded in death by his father John Lamar Riley Jr. He is survived by his mother, Vera Smith Brown of Houston, Texas; sister, Vera Jan Riley of Houston, Texas; and brother, James Patrick Riley DDS of Helotes, Texas; along with other relatives and life-long friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 5, 2019, in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Forest Hill Cemetery where Mr. Riley will be buried next to his father. Visitation will take place from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday, February 4, 2019, at the Cochran Funeral Home. Pallbearers include Robert Baldwin, MD, Grady Engelking, Andy Griesbaum, Rob Jamail, Douglas McKinnon, Cameron Labunski, Will Majors, and Davis Whiteford. Honorary Pallbearers include Douglas Bacon, Ben Bailey, Monty Briscoe, Bill Fitch, John David Griesbaum, Jeff McDowel, Kaden Mueck, Enrique Ortega, MD, and Bo Whiteford.
For those desiring, memorials may be made to the Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife Conservation.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Linda White November 11, 1950 – January 29, 2019
Funeral services for Linda White, 68, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Sunday, February 3, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary of Hope Church in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Charles Harris officiating. Interment will follow in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 2, 2019 in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mrs. White was born November 11, 1950 in Eureka, California to parents, J.D. Bishop and Doris (Autrey) Bishop, and passed away January 29, 2019 in Kingwood, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Joel Holcomb; and a granddaughter.
She is survived by her husband, Jackie White of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Lawanda Holcomb of Albuquerque, New Mexico; daughter, Renee Walker and husband, Jeff of Albuquerque, New Mexico; brother, David Brand and wife, Pat of Hobbs, New Mexico; sister, Brenda Barrett and husband, Kenny of Hardin, Texas; sister, Jane Elliott of Lubbock, Texas; 5 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Justin Harris, John Garthwait, David White, Grady Cain, Mark McAlister, Nathaniel White
Honorary Pallbearers: Kenny Barrett, David Brand
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
David Glenn Chalker November 4, 1958 – January 30, 2019
Funeral services for David Glenn Chalker, 60, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Bethel Baptist Church in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Dicky Boddie and Bro. Harold Isaacs officiating. Interment will follow in the Bold Springs Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 1, 2019 in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
David was born November 4, 1958 in Livingston, Texas to parents, Wilburn Cloyce Chalker and Betty Louise (Rankin) Chalker, and passed away January 30, 2019 in Kingwood, Texas. He is preceded in death by his mother; and brother, Larry Wayne Chalker.
He is survived by his father and step-mother, Cloyce Chalker and Phyllis of Chester, Texas; sister, Kathy Pulley and husband, Merle of Livingston, Texas; sister, Brenda Cavanaugh and husband, Paul of Livingston, Texas; nephews, Justin Pulley and Kenneth Pulley; nieces, Katelyn Russ and husband, Denny, Julia Pulley, and Marie Cavanaugh; step-brother, Charles Walker of Lufkin, Texas; and step-sister, Jennifer Brazil of Lufkin, Texas; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Matthew Boddie, Aaron Boddie, Hunter Placker, Roman Tolar, Clint Ward, William Bond
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Lewis Berlon Bell, Jr.
Funeral Services for Lewis Berlon Bell Jr., 73, of Huntington, TX will be held Sunday, February 3, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Corrigan Funeral Home with Pastor Cary Modisett officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Springs Cemetery, Corrigan. Visitation will be held Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. at Corrigan Funeral Home.
Mr. Bell was born December 9, 1945 in Corrigan, Polk County, Texas, to the late Lewis Berlon Bell Sr. and Olga Lee (Hinson) Bell. He went to his Heavenly home to meet the Lord at 9:15 p.m., Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Mr. Bell was a member of Shawnee Church of Jesus Christ in Huntington, Texas. He loved spending time with the Lord and his friends at church. He was in the United States Navy from 1963-1966, serving our great country during the Vietnam War. He retired as an automotive paint and body repair man. He loved to go dancing and spend time with his friends at the SPJST Lodge. He had a passion for hunting and fishing and would spend as much time possible at the lake. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.
Lewis was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Ruth Ellen (Bell) Parks and Geneva Ann (Bell) Raines.
He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon Marie (Bell) and Douglas Gene Day of Lufkin; Veronica Ann (Bell) and John Elton Massey of Lufkin; Rhonda Lynn (Bell) Smith of Lufkin; sister and brother-in-law, Verna Lee (Bell) and Bobby Glenn Mott of Lufkin; grandchildren, Jorden R’nea Day of Silsbee; Britney Nicole Day of Lufkin; Johnathynn Lewis Verratti, Alexandria (Lexi) Grace Verratti, and Emily Michelle Verratti all of Hudson; Bethany BreAnna Bell of Lufkin; Kaylyn Elisabeth Massey of Marietta, Ga; William (Willy) Reagon Massey and Alisha Nicole Massey both of Lufkin; great grandchildren, Niklaus Lucian Freeman and expected in March, Xarya Rose Freeman both of Silsbee; his sweet loving girlfriend, Wilda Kay Owen of Huntington and countless nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers: Chase Capps, Cade Cox, Patrick McClain, John Louis Massey, David Mott, and J.C. Taylor.
Honorary Pallbearers: Ron Fant and Dale Day.
The Family would like to thank all at the Hospice in the Pines family. A special thanks to Lindsey for always answering calls, even while not at work and showing Dad loving care. Also, a special thanks to Britney for your kindness and care during Dad’s last moments on Earth. Thanks to Patrick McClain with A Pineywoods Home Health Care, for taking care of our dad.
In leiu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice in the Pines, 1504 West Frank Avenue, Lufkin, Texas 75904 in memory of Lewis Berlon Bell Jr.
Services are entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home, Inc.
Marvin (Marv) Sommerfield
Marvin (Marv) Sommerfeld, 79, passed away in Texas on January 31, 2019.
Marv was the fourth son born to Leo and Rose Sommerfeld of Coomer, Wisconsin. He married JoAnn (Hillman) in May of 1962 in Lewis, Wisconsin, where they lived until moving to Madison, Wisconsin. Marv’s dream of being a police officer was realized as he proudly served as an officer on the Madison Police Department for nearly two decades before retiring in 1982 from an injury suffered at the end of a distinguished career. Marv and JoAnn moved to Northern Wisconsin in 1983, where they owned and operated a small resort on Mid Lake, Grande Vista, for 25 years. In 2008 they moved to Tomahawk, WI, and ultimately retired in 2013 to Livingston, TX.
Marv excelled in growing tomatoes, outsmarting squirrels, memorizing history books, and telling legendary stories around the nightly campfires he hosted. As a former President of the Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Lions Club, and a former Town Chairman of Woodruff, WI, he was thoroughly interested in politics along with religion and would talk to anyone about either, at any opportunity. He valued his relationships with others more than anything, caring deeply for friends and family alike, and openly shared his belief in God’s love and grace. Marv served as an elder at the Livingston Seventh-Day Adventist Church. He was a beloved long time Boy Scout troop leader, an enthusiast of all things outdoors, and a true kid at heart.
He threw nothing away, as evidenced by his extensive collection of tools his kids might need someday, enough fishing equipment for a startup tackle shop, and countless broken objects he was always meaning to fix and give to someone who needed them. He took extreme pride in his wife, his kids, and especially his grandkids, whom he pumped full of ice cream, cheese puffs, corny jokes and heaps of love every chance he got. He seemingly knew ½ of the population anywhere he went, never met a sausage he didn’t like, adored his nieces and nephews, and will forever be treasured for his legacy of humor, kindness and character.
Marv is survived by his wife of 56 years, JoAnn; his children Rhonda, Patrick (and wife Carie), Colleen (and husband Belisario); and his brothers Harold, Alfred and Ted. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren Kevin, Nick, Dylan, Ali, Erica, Alina, Ella, Hailey, Reagan and Lili, as well as his great grandchildren Alexis, Austin, Henry and Oliver.
The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks and love to all the people that Marv met, who became family, during his many years in Wisconsin and Texas. A memorial service for family and friends is being planned for the summer of 2019 to celebrate his exceptional life.
Funeral services for Elroy Jefferson 52 yrs. of Houston, Texas, will be held Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Providence #1 Baptist Church in Leggett, Texas with Pastor Donald Ellis Vance officiating. Interment will follow in the New Wensley Cemetery in Leggett, Texas. Wake will be at Charles Mortuary Friday February 1, 2019 6PM- 8PM. Viewing will be held Saturday, February 2, 2019 beginning at 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.at Providence #1 Baptist Church in Leggett, Texas.
Mr. Jefferson was born May 16, 1966 in Livingston, Texas to parents, Ervin Jefferson Sr. and Gloria Jean Mays Collins and passed away January 19, 2019 in Houston, Texas. He is preceded in death by Parents: Ervin Jefferson Sr. and Gloria Jean Mays Collins; Grandparents: Roy and Bessie Mays, Cloyd and Forris Jefferson; Sisters: Brenda Cooper and Debria Black.
He is survived by his Son; Elroy Kierre Harrell & Grandson Massiah Harrell who he loved dearly, Houston, Texas; He married Gina Clark in 2004, to this union no children but he accepted her children D’Karius (Tink), Tawunesha, and Antawn; Five Brothers:Ervin Jefferson Jr., Corrigan, Texas, Curtis Jefferson, Leggett, Texas, Leroy Jefferson, Eric Jefferson, and LaMartin Collins all of Houston, Texas; Three Sisters: DeMonica Jefferson, Houston, Texas, Carla Taylor, Livingston, Texas, and Ivory Ratiff, Huntsville, Texas; Aunts & Uncles: Hattie (Tony) Coleman, Houston, Texas, Josephine Dewalt, Milton (Roxie) Mays, Vernice Mays, Leggett, Texas; A special friend he leaves Shirley Ann Cormien of Houston, Texas whom he teased and loved dearly; Great pals, cousins or just simply his ride or die: Ricky Dosie, Kevin Burch, and Gary Thomas (Big Man); A host of nieces, nephews & other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: John Terry, Earl Taylor Jr., Rodney Jefferson, Taylor Walker, Gary Thomas, Kevin Burch, Ellis Jefferson
Honorary Pallbearers: Leroy Jefferson, Curtis Jefferson, Ervin Jefferson Jr., Eric Jefferson, LaMartin Collins, Christon Terry, Jacorey Black, Ra’Shod Jefferson
Charles Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.
William Marble
William Marble, born July 2, 1949 to Frank and Ruby Marble in Livingston, Texas, passed away on January 29, 2019 in Livingston, Texas at the age of 69 years.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Marble; sons, William Marble Jr. & wife Kelley Marie, Nathan Edward Marble & wife Ella Mae, Justin E Rascoe; brothers, Thomas Marble and Frank Marble; sisters, Jackie Chance & husband James, Louise Fairchild & husband Robert; numerous grandchildren and a host of friends.
William is preceded in death by his; parents Frank & Ruby Marble; son, Franklyn Marble and grandson Riley.
He was a veteran having served in the United States Navy during Vietnam.
Oscar Felipe Flores Oscar Felipe Flores, born May 27, 2000 to Victor and Esmeralda Flores in Galveston, Texas, passed away on January 27, 2019 in Houston, Texas at the age of 18 years. He is survived by his parents, Victor and Esmeralda Flores; brother, Jesus Flores: sister, Angelica Olivares; grandparents, Felipe Ruiz Corpus & Ana Maria Bermea, Juan Flores Sanches & Yolanda Flores Garia; numerous other relatives and a host of friends. A visitation will be held Thursday, January 31, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. A Celebration of Oscars Life will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, February 1, 2019 at Pace Funeral Home. To send your online condolences, go to www.pacefuneral.com.
LTC (Retired) Dr. Connie Lee Wood July 16, 1948 – January 26, 2019
A Memorial service for LTC (Retired) Dr. Connie Lee Wood will be at 11:00 AM, January 31, 2019, Pine Forest Baptist Church, 10537 US Hwy 190 W, (East of Onalaska), Texas with Pastor Sean Ferry officiating. The family will greet friends at the church 1 hr prior to the memorial service.
Services with Full Military Honors will be at the National Cemetery in Houston, Texas, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr., Houston, Texas 77038 – Date and time to be determined and posted with Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas. Lieutenant Col. (LTC), Connie Lee Wood served his Country proudly for 28 years.
LTC (Retired) Dr. Connie Lee Wood, 70, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019 at his home in Onalaska, Texas. He was born July 16, 1948, in Alva, OK. His parents were John and Ella Wood.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Mary Locke Wood. Surviving Family: Step-Daughter, Dwana Peters. Brother-in-law – Paul Locke and wife Brenda. Sisters-in-laws: Margaret Alford, Jean Locke and Lois Byrne. Deceased sisters-in-laws: Dorothy Locke Gibson and Nancy Locke Smith.
Connie was officially retired from the military July 16, 2008.
Military Decorations, Medals, Badges, citations and campaign ribbons awarded: Meritorious Service Medal-1//Army Commendation Medal-1//Army Achievement Medal-1//Army Good Conduct Medal-1//National Defense Service Medal-1// Armed Forces Reserve Medal-1//Army Service Ribbon-1//Army Reserve Components Overseas Training -1//Overseas Service Ribbon-3//
Military Education: Missile Maintenance Officer//Airborne// Ordnance Officer Advance// DS4 //Management of Defense Acquisition Contracts-Basic//SAILS Management//Director of Industrial Operations//Command General Staff College//Management Defense Acquisition Contracts-Advance
Formal Education: Received a Doctorate from Northwestern University, a Master of Science in Business Administration from Boston University, a Bachelor of Science Degree (Magna Cum Laude) from University of Maryland
Business Awards: National Register’s Who’s Who in Executives & Professionals (2005-2006) – Dr. Connie L. Wood, President & Chairman of the Board, Aircraft Guaranty Financial Corporation (AGFC), Founded the company with his wife, Mary, in 1989.
AGFC Specialty: International Aviation Trust Company specializing in U. S., titled Aircraft beneficially owned by Foreign Nationals in a manner that allows foreign Nationals to receive host county tax benefits in the same manner as if the aircraft was titled in the Foreign National’s host Country. AGFC controls over One Billion $$ worth of Aircraft located in sixty countries.
Other Awards and achievements: Retired LTC in the United States Army//Has published articles in foreign aviation journals, World Aircraft, Sales Magazine, GA Buyer, AOPA: Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Has also written articles at the request of the German Government.
During his carrier, Connie contracted with the FAA to certify and train pilots to fly many types of planes - from prop planes to jet aircraft. Certifications were performed in the US, Germany, Africa, Europe, Middle East and other countries.
Private: His greatest passions were family (includes Buck, his dog), the restoration of old cars and military vintage guns. He and his wife, Mary, spent many happy days traveling around Texas showing one or more of their restored automobiles. Family was always a high priority for Connie. He and Mary loved them and actively pursued taking care of them in all ways during their working lives and in retirement.
In August of 2018, Connie professed his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and was baptized by his Pastor at home. Mary, his wife, re-dedicated her life to Christ at this time as well. They both joined Pine Forest Baptist Church a short time later and became faithful and supportive members.
Donations in Connie’s memory made to Pine Forest Baptist Church, P. O. Box 818, Onalaska, Tx 77360
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Ray Almous Clamon November 26, 1930 – January 27, 2019
Funeral services for Ray Almous Clamon, 88, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Friday, February 1, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Pastor Mike Meadows officiating. Interment will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 1, 2019 in the Feagin Cemetery in Hortense, Texas. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the service begins at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 1, 2019.
Mr. Clamon was born November 26, 1930 in Hortense, Texas to parents, William Edgar Clamon and Cleona (Thomas) Clamon, and passed away January 27, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Roy, Leck, Rodrick, and Luke; and sisters, Edith, Esther, Ruth, Vertie, Lydia, and Miriam.
He is survived by his wife, Sara Clamon of Livingston; daughter, Vickie Lee Cole and husband, Glenn of Pasadena; daughter, Jeanne Haswell and husband, Keith of Burnet; grandchildren, Aaron Cole, Morgan Cole, Chelsea Cole, Alyson Haswell, and Oliver Haswell; great-grandchildren, Asher Cole, Sadie Cole, Triston Cole, Storie Stout, and Nadia Stout; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Mark Clamon, Christopher Clamon, Kyle Naivar, Ron Naivar, Lynn Clamon, Keith Courtney
Honorary Pallbearers: Grandchildren, Harold Barfield, Pat Frolick, Steve Young
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Chris Ficklin December 23, 1926 – January 27, 2019
Funeral services for Chris Ficklin, 92, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Friday, February 1, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the First Baptist Church in Onalaska, Texas with Rev. Allen Bramlett officiating. Military honors will be provided by VFW Post #8568. Interment will follow in the Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, Texas. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the service begins at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 1, 2019.
Mr. Ficklin was born December 23, 1926 in Hobart, Louisiana to parents, Christopher Columbus Ficklin Sr. and Lucy Ora (Nixon) Ficklin, and passed away January 27, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Pat Ficklin; sister, Opal Allen; and brothers, Johnny Ficklin and Oakley Ficklin. During his life, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy and then in the Naval Reserves. Mr. Ficklin was a deacon at First Baptist Church in Onalaska. He was also a member of the Shriners and the Masonic Lodge Chapter #1290 in Galena Park for 63 years.
He is survived by his wife, Madelene Ficklin of Livingston; son, Calvin Ficklin of Livingston; son, Tim Ficklin and wife, Joni of Dayton; son, Ben Ficklin of Houston; daughter, Charlotte Stockwell and husband, Randy of Dayton; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Chris Ficklin, Timothy Ficklin, Jeff Ficklin, Chris Sallans, Josh Ficklin, Benjamin Ficklin
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Galdina Torres Doyle
Galdina Torres Doyle born April 20, 1940 in Michoacán Mexico, went to be with her Lord on January 22, 2019 in Conroe, Texas at the age of 78. Ms. Doyle is survived by her daughter Aurora Atchley; grandchildren, Sheri, Cole and Alexis Atchley; great-grandchildren Annabelle Atchley. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gray Doyle.
Galdina attended St. Joseph Catholic Church, volunteered at the Polk County SPCA Resale Shop and she loved gardening.
A Celebration of Galdina’s Life will begin Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church 2590 Hwy 190 W. Livingston, Texas with Father Tarsisius Puling, S.V.D. officiating.
Patricia W. Campbell April 5, 1941 – January 19, 2019
Memorial services for Patricia W. Campbell, 77, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Steve Woody officiating.
Patricia Campbell was born April 5, 1941 in Dover Township, Kent County, Ontario, Canada.
She moved to Texas at the age of 14, was naturalized as a US citizen and graduated from Pasadena High School in Pasadena, TX. While raising two daughters and working full time, she went back to school and graduated in 1975 from the University of Houston as one of the top 10 students overall, in 1976 she completed her master’s in accounting. She then went on to have a successful career in public accounting and retired to a home on Lake Livingston.
Pat was an active member of the Onalaska United Methodist Church and then became a member of the Livingston First United Methodist Church where she was a very active and loved member of the congregation for the last eight years. She was a dedicated choir member, Inspiration Sunday School Class member and a member of the Care Committee because it brought so much joy to her life. Pat also enjoyed playing the card game Hand and Foot with friends and spending time with her family and beloved husband of the last two years, Bob Campbell.
On January 19, 2019, Pat moved to live in blissful peace with her Heavenly Father. Pat was generous, kind, and loving. She will be missed by everyone whose life she touched.
Pat is survived by her father, Orval Burke, husband, Robert Campbell, sister and brother-in-law, Joanne and Larry Marshall.
She is also survived by her daughters, Brenda White and Sherri Hoeler, their five children and three grandchildren.
Pat was preceded in death by her former husband of 25 years, Mack Winstead, and survived by his four children: Lealon Winstead, Michelle Blakeney, Rhonda O’Donovan, and Kenneth Lambert, their six children and five grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers; the family requests donations to the suggested charities: Helping Hands of Livingston First United Methodist Church Alzheimer’s Association National Stroke Association
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Jesse “Gene” Green September 4, 1941 – January 22, 2019
Funeral services for Jesse “Gene” Green, 77, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Michael Richter and David Rose officiating. Military honors will be provided by VFW Post #8568. Interment will follow in the Old Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 25, 2019 in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mr. Green was born September 4, 1941 in Livingston, Texas to parents, Clarence Green and Mary Ann (Mills) Green, and passed away January 22, 2019 in Houston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Deanna Green. During his life, he proudly served his country in the United States Army.
He is survived by his daughter, Shelia Jasek and husband, Sidney of Houston, Texas; daughter, Pamela Lovell and husband, Michael of Kingwood, Texas; son, James Green and wife, Alana of Livingston, Texas; girlfriend, Dorothy Johnson of Livingston, Texas; sister, Doris Johnson of Sulphur, Louisiana; sister, Norma Jean Sherrod of Livingston, Texas; grandchildren, Garrett Jasek, Jacob Jasek, Alyssa Lovell, Austin Lovell, Andrew Lovell, Crystal Gilbert, Bradley Gilbert, and Stacy Gilbert; and great-grandchildren, Trent, Jacoby, Alana, Emilano, Emma, Aiden, and Alex; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Austin Lovell, Andrew Lovell, Garrett Jasek, Jacob Jasek, Bradley Gilbert, Jacoby Meadows, Scott Marksberry, Louie Black
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Lonnie Sanders Williams August 23, 1975 – January 20, 2019
Funeral services for Lonnie Sanders Williams, 43, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Alabama-Coushatta Reservation Multi-Purpose Center in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Roy Jernigan officiating. Interment will follow in the Alabama-Coushatta Reservation Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the service begins at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Lonnie was born August 23, 1975 in Woodville, Texas to parents, Larry Williams and Laberta (Polite) Williams, and passed away January 20, 2019 in Conroe, Texas. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Peter Sanders and Dedie Beatrice Williams; maternal grandmother, Bernice Polite; and twin nieces, LaSonna and LaDonna Williams. During his life, Lonnie was very proud to have graduated from Riverside Indian School in Anadarko, Oklahoma. Lonnie was described as having a good sense of humor, loved to cook and telling stories with family and friends. Of course, he had many stories about his game winning volleyball pike or block that may or may not be true! He loved his native culture and enjoyed singing with the drum group, Eagle’s Nest. Lonnie loved his Dallas Cowboys and was an avid OU Sooner fan. He also loved watching TV, going to concerts and he absolutely loved his long hair!
He is survived by his father, Larry Williams of Lufkin, Texas; mother, Laberta Williams of Livingston, Texas; sister, Dara Williams and Calvin Wilson of Livingston, Texas; brother, Daniel Williams of Lufkin, Texas; long-time companion, Stacie Sylestine of Livingston, Texas; and father-figure to Brent Thompson and Faith Thompson of Livingston, Texas; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Ruth Marie Lane November 13, 1959 – January 19, 2019
Funeral services for Ruth Marie Lane, 59, of Coldspring, Texas, will be held Friday, January 25, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church in Coldspring, Texas. Interment will follow in the Laurel Hill Cemetery in Coldspring, Texas. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until the service begins at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 25, 2019.
Mrs. Lane was born November 13, 1959 in Houston, Texas to parents, Warren Douglas Tucker and Wanda Lorraine (Sheldon) Tucker, and passed away January 19, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents. During her life, she was a loving housewife, mother, and grandmother. Ruth also loved all of her pets.
She is survived by her husband of 27 years, David A. Lane of Coldspring, Texas; son, Jason P. McNew and wife, Leslie of Magnolia, Texas; son, Shawn A. McNew and wife, Jessica of Coldspring, Texas; sister, Paula Y. Armendariz and husband, Luis of Magnolia, Texas; sister, Theresa D. Byler and husband, Charles of Burnett, Texas; grandchildren, Karleigh R. McNew, Shawn A. McNew, Wyatt J. Missildine, Langston K. McNew, Nash H. McNew, and Jason P. “Squirrel” McNew Jr.; nephew, John D. Rose of Conroe, Texas; nephew, Steven E. Rose of Magnolia, Texas; and niece, Brigette R. Byler of Burnett, Texas; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Cecil Alec Jr., Chad Alec, Kenney Alec, Wyatt Missildine, Nick Tenney, Matt Lohff
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Laci Chantal Mounce May 25, 1984 – January 20, 2019
Memorial services for Laci Chantal Mounce, 34, of Point Blank, Texas, will be held Friday, January 25, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Onalaska, Texas. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the service begins at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 25, 2019.
Laci was born May 25, 1984 in Stockton, California to parents, Richard Luper and Teresa (Goodwater) Luper Alloway, and passed away January 20, 2019 in Coldspring, Texas. She is preceded in death by her father.
She is survived by her husband, Christopher Don Mounce of Point Blank, Texas; daughters, Hadley Mounce, Mikayla Lambert, and Nevaeh Hannis all of Point Blank, Texas; mother, Teresa Alloway and step-father, Richard of Point Blank, Texas; and brothers, Robert Luper and Roger Luper both of Eugene, Oregon; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Center Hill Baptist Church in Oakhurst, Texas.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Evie Maude Walker
Evie Maude Walker, born July 23, 1932 in Livingston, Texas to Loyd and Mary (Sanders) Smith passed away on January 17, 2019 at the age of 86.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry Walker and daughters Elaine Wischer & husband James, Lyndal Stewart & husband Steve, Colleen Shaver & husband John, Susan Mondragon & husband Steven; brothers, Harry Smith, Joe Hume Smith & wife Joyce, Dwight Smith & wife Reitha, sisters, Mary Ann Smith & husband Prentis, and Ruth Taylor. Grandchildren, Stacey York & husband Tim, James Daryl Wischer, II & wife Lou Anne, Craig Stewart, Rebecca Wischer, Jared Stewart & wife Liz, Christopher Shaver & wife Michelle, Michael Mondragon, Mark Mondragon, Delaney Shaver, Chloe Shaver; Great-grandchildren, Adrian Roberson, Blake York, Gracie, Kenley, Kallie Wischer, Asher Stewart, Nolie and Lilly Shaver. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister-in-law, Brooksie Smith and brother-in-law, James Taylor and granddaughter, Releah McCauley.
Visitation will be on Sunday, January 20, 2019 from 2 – 4 p.m. at Pace Funeral Home, 200 FM 350 N, Livingston, TX 77351.
Celebration of Evie’s life will be Monday, at 11:00 a.m., January 21, 2019 at Charity Tabernacle, 1634 FM 2457, Livingston, Texas 77351 with Pastor Richard Gray and Pastor David Fauss officiating. Internment will be at Oates Cemetery, Leggett, Texas.
Carrie Joy Jackson November 16, 1960 – January 18, 2019
Funeral services for Carrie Joy Jackson, 58, of Coldspring, Texas, will be held Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Melvin Holifield officiating. Interment will follow in the Magnolia Cemetery in Evergreen, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mrs. Jackson was born November 16, 1960 in Cleveland, Texas to parents, Lester Templeton and Carolyn Sue (Saxton) Templeton, and passed away January 18, 2019 in Coldspring, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; twin brother, Larry Coy “BoBo” Templeton; and brother, Joe Donald “Jody” Templeton.
She is survived by her husband, Glen Jackson of Coldspring, Texas; daughter, Pamela Beard and husband, Blanton of Bryan, Texas; grandchildren, Joshua Pierce and wife, Tara of Oakhurst, Texas; Katelynn Pierce of Oakhurst, Texas; Lane Pierce of Bryan, Texas and Hope Pierce of Bryan, Texas; great-grandson, Eli Pierce of Oakhurst, Texas; brothers, Randy Templeton and wife, Shirley of Leggett, Texas, Mike Templeton and wife, Marylouise of Galveston, Texas, and Sammy “Doodley” Templeton and wife, Kimmie of Alabama; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Andy Everitt, Bubba Templeton, Brady Templeton, Wesley Templeton, Daniel Templeton, Johnny Templeton
Honorary Pallbearers: Lane Pierce, Joshua Pierce, Tristan Presler, Eli Pierce, J.R. Olverra
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Henrietta Carter November 20, 1937 – January 15, 2019
Funeral services for Henrietta Carter, 81, of Beaumont, Texas, formerly of Livingston, Texas, will be held Friday, January 18, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Orval Barger officiating. Interment will follow in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 17, 2019 in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mrs. Carter was born November 20, 1937 in Baytown, Texas to parents, Henry Denham and Eva (Page) Denham, and passed away January 15, 2019 in Beaumont, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edwin Carter; son, Randy Wright; and brother, Michael Johnson.
She is survived by her son, Gary Wright of Beaumont, Texas; granddaughter, Diane Houston and husband, Scott of Livingston, Texas; grandson, Danny Wright of Livingston, Texas; grandson, Landon Wright of Fannett, Texas; great-grandchildren, Garrett Goodson, Haley Houston, Brandon Houston, Kasen Houston, Brady Houston, Brody Houston, Mason Wright, Kayla Wright, Jaxson Wright, and Mackenzie Wright; and sister, Barbara Clarke Nettles of Livingston, Texas; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Danny Wright, Landon Wright, Scott Houston, Garrett Goodson, Mason Wright, Brandon Houston
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Myrlie M. Townley October 28, 1933 – January 13, 2019
Funeral services for Myrlie M. Townley, 85, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Livingston Church of Christ in Livingston, Texas with Lindell Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow in the Midway Cemetery in the Midway Community, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mrs. Townley was born October 28, 1933 in Livingston, Texas to parents, William Albert Holder and Nora Jency (Bittick) Holder, and passed away January 13, 2019 in Conroe, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Ann Elizabeth Hendrix. During her life, Myrlie was a graduate of Big Sandy High School and Durham Business College. She first worked for Sam Houston Electric Cooperative. Later, she kept books for Woods Creek Water Supply Corporation. She was a member of Livingston Church of Christ where she taught bible class for children for many years. Myrlie loved children, flowers, and preparing meals for guests in her home. Her specialties in cooking were chicken dressing, yeast rolls, and pecan pies. She was a devoted homemaker, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and neighbor.
She is survived by her husband, Steve Townley; son, Bill Townley and wife, Melanie; son, Mark Townley and wife, Kathryn; granddaughter, Sarah Townley; and sister, Carolyn Parks and husband, Larry; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Chuck Parks, Dean Hendrix, Brad Ehrlich, Stephen Smith, Stuart Durant, Tommy Ivy
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sunny Glen Children’s Home; P.O. Box 1373, San Benito, Texas 78586-9902
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Tommie Lavonne Lynch January 8, 1932 – January 12, 2019
Memorial services for Tommie Lavonne Lynch, 87, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Chaplin Ray Hayden officiating.
Ms. Lynch was born January 8, 1932 in Corpus Christi, Texas to parents, Phill Roy Lynch and Clara (Johnson) Lynch, and passed away January 12, 2019 in Kingwood, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Alton Lynch and Jesse Lynch; sisters, Gladys Kinnison, Nina Kirkland, Dorthy Kinnison and Viola “Suggie” Goodman.
She is survived by her nieces, Kay Sangster and husband, Gerald of Cleveland, Texas, Linda Watrous of Camilla, Texas, and Betty McAdams and husband, Dewey of Cleveland, Texas; and nephews, Ray Kinnison of Cleveland, Texas, Larry Goodman and wife, Lenora of Livingston, Texas, and Ricky Goodman of League City, Texas; along with numerous other nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Cheryl Edith Wetzel
Cheryl Edith Wetzel, born July 3, 1961 to James Peden and Rowena Forence Needham in Livingston, Texas, passed away on January 10, 2019 in Livinston, Texas at the age of 57 years.
She is survived by her boyfriend, Phillip Leorch; son, Albert Wetzel; daughter, Anna Nichols; brothers, Leroy Peden and Walter Peden; sister, Betty Oliver; two granddaughters & one grandson; numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
Cheryl is preceded in death by her husband Albert Wetzel; parents, James Peden and Rowena Forence Needham; brothers, Jeff Peden and Urshel Ray Peden.
A Visitation will be held Monday, January 14, 2019 from 5 PM to 8 PM at Pace Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Cheryl’s life will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Pace Funeral Home Chaple with Brother Charles Randall Peden officiating.
Internment to follow service at Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan, Texas.
Homer Vertis McDonald Jr. November 7, 1951 – January 7, 2019
Funeral services for Homer Vertis McDonald Jr., 67, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, Texas with Bro. Dan Summers officiating. Interment will follow in the Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, Texas. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 16, 2019, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, Texas.
He was born on November 7, 1951 in Houston, Texas, to parents, Homer Vertis McDonald, Sr. and Arby Evelyn (Reynolds) McDonald and passed away January 12, 2019 in Conroe, Texas. Homer retired from Valerom Film Corp in Houston, Texas on February 29, 2012. In his free time, he loved to go fishing. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Amanda McDonald; and sister, Gwen Baker.
Homer is survived by his wife, Charlene McDonald of Livingston, Texas; son, Patrick McDonald and wife, Allison of Rock Hill, South Carolina; and sister, Elaine Goleman of Phoenix, Arizona; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: James Trull, Shane Lee, Billy Ramshur, Jerry Marshall, Lee Monk, Jonathan Summers
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Frances M. Dehtan March 10, 1923 – October 9, 2018
Funeral services for Frances M. Dehtan, 95, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Friday, January 18, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Luther Bolenbarker officiating along with Mason Martin and Jessica Williams who will also speak. Visitation will be held Friday, January 18, 2019, from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., before the service, in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas. Interment will be held Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas.
Mrs. Dehtan was born on March 10, 1923 in Merigold, Mississippi, to parents, David Griffith and Apalona Griffith, and passed away January 9, 2019 in Lufkin, Texas. She was a member of the Northside Church of Christ in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry L. Dehtan Sr.; and sisters, Odelie Martin, Della Mae Spencer, and Virginia Ann Barker.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Harry L. and Mary Dehtan Jr. of Livingston, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, David M. and Jean M. Dehtan of Livingston, Texas; sister, Annie Laurie Hawkins of Conroe, Texas; grandchildren, Cody Dehtan, Jessica Williams, Joshua Dehtan, Dustin Dehtan, Justus Dehtan, Alan Reveland, Jessica Reveland, and Casey Vest; great grandchildren, Kylie Dehtan, Mattie Williams, Addison Dehtan, Alexis Dehtan, John Reveland, and Sam Reveland; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
John Clement Freeman May 14, 1927 – January 9, 2019
Graveside services for John Clement Freeman, 91, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Midway Cemetery in the Midway Community in Polk County, Texas with Bro. Bryan Dickens officiating.
Mr. Freeman was born on May 14, 1927 in Cameron, Texas, to parents, William Clement Freeman and Cornelia (McGuire) Freeman, and passed away January 9, 2019 in Katy, Texas. He was a school principal in Pasadena, Texas for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bill Freeman; and sister, Jane Evans.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Freeman of Katy, Texas; son, Greg Freeman of Galveston, Texas; son, Mike Freeman and Kathy of Fayetteville, Arkansas; grandson, Reece Freeman and Laura of Round Rock, Texas; granddaughter, Taylor Quint and Nick of Fredericksburg, Virginia; grandson, Cameron Freeman of Knoxville, Tennessee; granddaughter, Jordyn Freeman of Katy, Texas; grandson, Luke Freeman and Natalie of Fayetteville, Arkansas; grandson, Joel Freeman of Los Angeles, California; granddaughter, Madelyn Freeman of Fayetteville, Arkansas; grandson, David Freeman of Fayetteville, Arkansas; and sister, Bettie Mohney of Dallas, Texas; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Jimmy O’Dell Jones June 26, 1959 – January 7, 2019
Funeral services for Jimmy O’Dell Jones, 59, of Shepherd, Texas, will be held Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Harold Isaacs officiating. Interment will follow in the Farley Chapel Cemetery in Shepherd, Texas. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 13, 2019, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., before the service, in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mr. Jones was born June 26, 1959 in Sherman, Texas, to parents, Kenneth Lee Jones and Ruth (Simerly) Jones, and passed away January 7, 2019 in Shepherd, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Pamela Gayle Jones; brother, Ray; and sisters, Vicki, Linda, Annice, and Connie.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy Lee and Kady Jones of Shepherd, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Aaron Jones of Shepherd, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Manuel and Cheryl Trevino of Shepherd, Texas; daughter, Sandra Spencer of Baytown, Texas; son, Raymond Spencer of Dayton, Texas; son, Richard Spencer of Houston, Texas; brother, Donnie H. Jones of Dayton, Texas; grandchildren, Kali, Kala, Manuel, Jessica, Sarah, Jeffery, Robbie, and Josh; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Jimmy Jones, Manuel Trevino “Junior”, Aaron James, Raymond Spencer, John Bamburg, Peter Valdez
Honorary Pallbearer: Lisa Jones
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Norma Jean James February 22, 1947 – December 12, 2018
Memorial services for Norma Jean James, 71, of Porter, Texas, will be held Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Harold Isaacs officiating.
Mrs. James was born February 22, 1947 in Houston, Texas to parents, Homer W. Nesmith Sr. and Mary (Jasso) Nesmith, and passed away December 12, 2018 in Kingwood, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clyde James Sr.; son, Clyde James Jr.; daughter, Mary James; brothers, John Lee Nesmith and Melvin Elliott Nesmith.
She is survived by her son, Hank James of Porter, Texas; brother, Homer Walter Nesmith and wife, Sharon of Houston, Texas; along with numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Gabriel Lynn Celestine March 3, 1973 – January 4, 2019
Funeral services for Gabriel Lynn Celestine, 45, of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, will be held Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the First Texas Indian Baptist Church in Livingston, Texas with Pastor Roy Jernigan officiating. Interment will follow in the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 in the First Texas Indian Baptist Church in Livingston, Texas.
Gabriel was born March 3, 1973 in Woodville, Texas, to parents, Nelson Celestine and Vivian (Johnson) Celestine, and passed away on January 4, 2019 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Felix Celestine; sister, Rhonda Celestine; paternal grandparents, Vincent and Margaret Celestine; and maternal grandmother, Ada Johnson.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Celestine of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; daughter, Abigail Celestine of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; sons, Malachi Celestine and Vincent Celestine both of Livingston, Texas; sisters, Ramona Celestine of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, and Valerie Robinson and husband, Curley of Livingston, Texas; brother, Bryant Celestine and wife, Dawn of Livingston, Texas; sister, Sylvia Johnson of Livingston, Texas; uncles, Herbert Johnson Sr. and wife, Deloris of Livingston, Texas, Austin Johnson and wife, Abilene of Livingston, Texas, and Sadler Celestine and wife, Carol of Alvin, Texas; aunts, Darlene Williams and Nancy Abbey both of Livingston, Texas; nieces, Hailey Celestine, Makenzi Robinson, and Marleigh Robinson; nephews, Connor Celestine and Joshua Celestine; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Levi Johnson, Kendall Williams, Colbert Williams, Erwin Langley, Herbert Johnson Jr., Delvin Johnson, Ivan Abbey, Zechariah Johnson
Honorary Pallbearers: Jack Battise Jr., Kevin Willis
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Vera Adelene Carter November 20, 1928 – January 1, 2019
Graveside services for Vera Adelene Carter, 90, of Houston, Texas, will be held Friday, January 11, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the Carter Cemetery in San Jacinto County, Texas with Rev. Phil Herrington officiating.
Mrs. Carter was born November 20, 1928 in Huntsville, Texas, to parents, Richard Blalock and Ivy Lee (Aden) Blalock, and passed away January 1, 2019 in Katy, Texas. Vera married her husband, George, on July 18, 1947. She was a loving mother to her three children. She loved gardening in her flower beds, cooking, and making floral arrangements for the house. She is preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Rich Blalock.
She is survived by her husband, George Carter Sr. of Houston, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Linda Coldwell and Barry Helton of Houston, Texas; son, George Carter Jr. of Houston, Texas; daughter, Carole Royer of Houston, Texas; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Kathy Immel March 19, 1927 – January 7, 2019
Funeral services for Kathy Immel, 91, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Don Goodwin officiating. Interment will follow in the Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. until the service begins at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2019 in the funeral home.
Mrs. Immel was born March 19, 1927 in Madison County, Texas, to parents, Walter Dewitt Utz and Maggie Jane (Matthews) Utz, and passed away on January 7, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Ralph Immel; brother, Leroy Utz; and sister, Jannie Griffith.
She is survived by her daughter, Vickie Immel of Livingston, Texas; brother, W.D. Utz Jr. and wife, Frances of Wichita Falls, Texas; sisters, Ida Nettles of Livingston, Texas and Thelma Grindle of Alto, Texas; and brother, Frank Utz and wife, Jeanette of North Zulch, Texas; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Ed Griffith, Ronnie Griffith, Charles Griffith, Randall Utz, Kenneth Utz, Dawson Utz
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Standord Joseph Laviolette Jr. April 3, 1951 – December 16, 2018
Stanford Joseph Laviolette Jr, of Livingston, Texas, passed away at the age of 67, on December 16, 2018.
He was a well-known crewmember of his son, Ken Laviolette’s, restaurant, My Place Eatery, in Livingston. He could be found there early in the morning prepping for the day and giving the crew a hard time. He always had a wisecrack for anyone willing to listen. Stan had a love for the outdoors that he passed on to his two sons, Stan and Ken Laviolette. Grandkids, his dog Molly, hunting, fishing, and good ole country music, were some of his loves.
He had a gift for construction and building. He had the privilege of working with several family construction ventures, Parsons Construction, Brown and Root, and most recent, Langston Construction of Lufkin Texas. Some of his handiwork can be seen in the Vanderbilt and Rockefeller mansions, which he had a hand in remodeling, the rebuilding of the iconic domed Pleasant Grove missionary Baptist Church in Houston after the fire in 1994. Locally his passion for construction was carried out in the building of Lufkin, Jennings Station Transportation Center and Livingston’s very own First Baptist Church.
Stanford Joseph Laviolette Jr was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Louise Wenzel Laviolette, his father, Stanford Joseph Laviolette Sr, sister, Patricia Faye Laviolette , and brother, David Keith Laviolette.
He is survived by: his siblings, Carl Wayne Laviolette, Bruce Allen Laviolette, Ocie Lorraine McNatt, and Pamela Ruth Marquis; his two sons, Ken Laviolette and grandson Landon Laviolette of Livingston, and Stan Laviolette, wife Chrissy, and grandchildren Reagan, Paige, Andrew, and Davis Laviolette of Pollok.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” ~ Matthew 11:28-30 ~
A memorial will be held on Saturday, January 12 at 2 PM at My Place Eatery in Livingston Texas.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Charity Cleota Zimmerman September 22, 1932 – January 4, 2019
Charity Cleota Zimmerman, 86, of Livingston, Texas was born September 22, 1932 in Rochester, Indiana, to parents, Joseph Owen Scott Olinger and Estella (McMann) Olinger, and passed away January 4, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Walter Zimmerman.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Mary and James Wagers of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Nance Musialik of Livingston, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Mark Vestal of Livingston, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Christine Dillon of Livingston, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Billie Jean and Bruce Fleming of California; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Marcelyn Antoinette Luther
Marcelyn Antoinette Luther, born in Miami in 1927. She and her husband Derold Luther Sr. were married for 49 years. One of three sons preceded her in death in 2015. She has two other sons, Derold Luther Jr. of Livingston, Texas and Kenneth Johnson a retired pastor in Georgia. She leaves many grandchildren, nieces, nephews in California, Kansas and Georgia behind. She was an accomplished business woman, she was mastered in accounting. Her retirement years she was involved in community projects with the VFW Women’s Auxiliary. She worked hard as a Chaplin and received two years in a row Top Texas, VFW Women’s Auxiliary Chaplin. She had compassion and cared about others, she always told cashiers, waiters and anyone in doctor’s waiting rooms as she left or met them “God Bless you, I hope you have a blessed day.” Anyone who’d ask her how’s your day? She responded “I thank god for one more day.” She and her husband were best friends, never saw one without the other. She enjoyed all outdoor activities and loved exploring places and knowing about any one she met. Her husband would tell anyone she is an earthly angel in gods army. If she had written this she’d say to all of you, I hope you have a blessed day.
A Celebration of Marcelyn’s Life will be held 11:00 am Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Pace Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Reverend Roger Gragg officiating.
Brandi Michelle Pena, born February 8, 1987 to Robert Pena Jr. and Lisa McCartney in Houston, Texas, passed away on January 1, 2019 in Conroe, Texas at the age of 31 years.
She is survived by her mother, Lisa McCartney & step father Robert Jones, brother, Robert McCartney; step brother Kalab Pena; sister, Shawna Pena; numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
Brandi is preceded in death by her father Robert Pena Jr; grandparents, Howard & Ollie McCartney.
A visitation will be held at Cochran’s Funeral Home in Onalaska, Texas from 11:00 to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, January 12, 2019 with a graveside service to follow at 2:00 p.m. at Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, Texas.
Christine Frances (Rajecki) Puissant April 7, 1972 – January 1, 2019
Christine Frances (Rajecki) Puissant, age 46, of Livingston, Texas passed away peacefully on January 1, 2019. Born in Erie, Pennsylvania on April 7, 1972, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Shirley (Roth) Rajecki.
Christine enjoyed riding her motorcycle, shopping and her fur babies, Bear, Macey, and Ginny. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Ed Puissant of Livingston, Texas; sister, Lynnette Showman and husband, Larry of Waterford, Pennsylvania; brothers, Joseph Rajecki and wife, Brenda, Randy Rajecki and wife, Tracy, and Martin Rajecki all of McKean, Pennsylvania; and brothers-in-law, Robert Puissant and wife, Mary of Green Bay, Wisconsin, and John Puissant and wife, Cheryl of Greenville, Ohio; along with numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and friends.
Services will be at the convenience of the family.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Deborah Kay Smith August 23, 1950 – January 1, 2019
Funeral services for Deborah Kay Smith, 68, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Monday, January 7, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Livingston, Texas with Pastor James Mayland officiating. Interment will be held in the Strong Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, January 7, 2019. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 6, 2019 in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mrs. Smith was born August 23, 1950 in Dallas, Texas, to parents, Hebert Merriman and Alma (McBride) Merriman, and passed away on January 1, 2019 in Kingwood, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, Tim Smith of Livingston, Texas; son, Brandon Smith of Houston, Texas; daughter, Buffy Sundstrom and husband, David of Kemp, Texas; daughter, Bobbie Baxter and husband, John of New Hope, Kentucky; daughter, Cheryl Hollie and husband, Harvey of Kaufman, Texas; daughter, Jamie Powers of Kaufman, Texas; sister, Maxine Newcomb of Wolf City, Texas; brother, Louis Merriman and wife, Dora of Mabank, Texas; sister, Francine Merriman of Alba, Texas; mother-in-law, Jonell Smith of Livingston, Texas; sister-in-law, Mary Gilger and husband, Troy of San Saba, Texas; sister-in-law, Carol Vohl of Livingston, Texas; niece, Donna Durr and husband, Tracy of Livingston, Texas; niece, Michelle Lyon and husband, Ron of San Leon, Texas; nephew, Kevin Wheat and wife, Norma of Livingston, Texas; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and best friend, Gloria Barrett and husband, Dewayne of Livingston, Texas; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Walter Thomas Autry Jr. January 1, 1923 – January 2, 2019
Funeral services for Walter Thomas Autry Jr., 96, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Harold Isaacs officiating. Military Honors will be provided by VFW Post #8568. Interment will follow in the Menard Chapel Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Friday, January 4, 2019 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mr. Autry was born on January 1, 1923 in Monette, Arkansas to parents, Walter Thomas Autry Sr. and Daisy May (Hess) Autry, and passed away on January 2, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. During his life, he served his country in the United States Navy. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Beatrice Grant; and brothers, Ray C. Lasley and Burl Autry.
He is survived by his wife, Loraine Autry of Livingston, Texas; son, Thomas Autry and wife, Regina of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Diane Stephens of Huntsville, Texas; granddaughters, Christina Ann Segrest, Diana Loraine Emens, Tracey Lynn Whiston, and Susan Wireman; and 4 great-grandchildren; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Doris Maxine Woods February 20, 1923 – January 1, 2019
Funeral services for Doris Maxine Woods, 95, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Friday, January 4, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Big Sandy Baptist Church in Big Sandy, Texas with Dr. Fred Alford and Sharon Alford officiating. Interment will follow in the Big Sandy Cemetery in Big Sandy, Texas. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the service begins at 2:00 p.m. at the church.
Mrs. Woods was born on February 20, 1923 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to parents, George McMillian and Vina (Howard) McMillian, and passed away on January 1, 2019 in Conroe, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Chester Stanford and Wallace Woods; and children, Howard Stanford and Roy Stanford Sr.
She is survived by her grandsons, Roy Stanford Jr. of Crandall, Texas, Brett Stanford of Round Rock, Texas, Ben Stanford of Angleton, Texas and Chet Stanford and wife, Christine of Kennard, Texas; granddaughters, Kendra Stanford of Willis, Texas; and Lisa McCauley and Brian of Houston, Texas; great-grandchildren, Kara Mathis, Trey Stanford, Daniel Stanford, Catelyn Stanford, Chance Stanford, Chloe Stanford, Madison Stanford, Jonathan Stanford, Kayle McCauley, Madeline McCauley, and Caleb McCauley; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Ben Stanford, Roy Stanford, Chet Stanford, Chance Stanford, Brian McCauley, Gerald Roberts
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Carolyn Jean Heidel February 5, 1923 – January 1, 2019
Ms. Carolyn Jean Heidel, 64, of Livingston, Texas was born on February 5, 1954 in Okinawa, Japan, to parents, Frank Blodgett and Ruth (Stingley) Blodgett, and passed away on January 1, 2019 in Houston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her daughter, Krisha Blodgett of Onalaska, Texas; granddaughter, Katy Belle Clemens of Onalaska, Texas; sisters, Teresa Butler and Kathy Cochran both of Derby, Kansas; and best friends, Deborah Stroud of Onalaska, Texas, and Kelly Willis of Ft. Worth, Texas; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Carolyn always had a smile on her face that would light up a room. She would help anyone that needed anything. She was a jack-of-all-trades. Her family will be having a celebration of life ceremony at a later date.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Erika Irmguard Vavra May 16, 1927 – January 1, 2019
Funeral services for Erika Irmguard Vavra, 91, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Monday, January 7, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, Texas with Bro. Allen Bramlett officiating. Interment will be held in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery in Corsicana, Texas at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, January 7, 2019. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the service begins at 10:00 a.m. at Cochran Funeral Home in Onalaska, Texas.
Mrs. Vavra was born on May 16, 1927 in Burgau, Germany, to parents, Ewrin Gunther and Gertrud (Ditimann) Gunther, and passed away on January 1, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Joe Vavra.
She is survived by her daughter, Rose Miracle of Cincinnati, Ohio; son, Jeff Vavra of Onalaska, Texas; son, Tim Vavra of Nacogdoches, Texas; brother, Hans Gunther of Germany; and 7 grandchildren; along with numerous great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Larry Wynn Mahler October 1, 1940 – December 31, 2018
Memorial services for Larry Wynn Mahler, 78, of Trinity, Texas, will be held Friday, January 4, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Lakeway Baptist Church in Trinity, Texas with Rev. Jerry Vincent officiating.
Mr. Mahler was born October 1, 1940 in Rosenburg, Texas to parents, Leon Henry Mahler and Patti (Wynn) Mahler, and passed away December 31, 2018 in Huntsville, Texas. During his life, Larry grew up in Orchard, Texas. He played football at the University of Texas in 1959. After college, he worked with his dad in the Mahler Water Well business. Later, Larry was in the restaurant and vending machine business as a business owner. He was also the president of the Harbor Point Property Owners Association for 20 years. He is preceded in death by his parents; and his grandchild, Melody Anne McCain.
He is survived by his wife, Norma Jean Mahler of Trinity, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Kerri and Gene McCain of Katy, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Gaye and Don Blunt of New Caney, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Neal and Sally Mahler of Crestview, Florida; and brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Angie Mahler of Orchard, Texas; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Mark Allen Yarborough
Mark Allen Yarborough, born October 13, 1966 in Bay City, Texas, passed away on December 28, 2018 in Livingston, Texas at the age of 52 years.
He is survived by his wife, Esther Yarborough of 17 years; children, Kelli Garner, Joseph Garner and Carolyn Yarborough; sister, Kristi Yarborough; step-mom, Anita Yarborough; step-sister, Krystal Ainsworth; step-brothers, Jeff Thorton & wife Laura and Greg Thorton & wife Gina; numerous other relatives, nieces & nephews and a host of friends.
Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Carloyn (Melson) Yarborough and little sister Kayelynn Yarborough.
A Celebration of Mark’s Life will be held Thursday, January 3, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. at The First United Pentecostal Church, 404 E. Church St. in Livingston with Reverend Gerald Morris officiating.
Clyde Reginald Smith, 81, of Livingston was born April 3, 1937 in Goodrich to Benjamin Franklin “Frank” and Lutie (Cooper) Smith and died peacefully on December 30, 2018 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by both parents, Frank and Lutie Gay Smith.
A Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 2, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. until service at 1:00 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church with Brother Harold Isaacs officiating. Military honors will be provided by VFW post 8568 and Masonic rites will be provided by Trinity Lodge No. 14 AF & AM.
He graduated from Goodrich High School in Goodrich, Texas in May 1956. He proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force June 29, 1956 where he trained to be a instrument tech. for The Tactical Air Command and Strategic Air Command, (B-47, B-52, KC-97G and KC-135’s. He was honorably discharged June 28, 1960. He was raised a master mason in January 1965 and currently remains a member of the Humble Lodge No. 979 AF & AM in Humble Texas.
He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. His first love was his Lord and his Church. His second love was his family, third was his Country and singing Southern Gospel Music. He was proud to be a member of the Ambassadors Southern Gospel Quartet for several years and was looking forward to listening and hopefully singing with the Angelic Southern Gospel Choir in Heaven.
His loving family includes his wife, Sammie (Burchfield) Smith; daughter Teresa Ann Goff; son, Roy Keith Smith and wife Sandra; sister Edna Burghart and husband Fran; step daughters; Teresa Enyart and husband Bryan, Dianna Davenport and husband John; grandchildren; Lindsey Ellisor, Brandon Smith, Zachery Smith, Zane Goff, R.J. Bright, Austin Enyart, Drew Enyart, Kristina Bacci, John Davenport and Tyler Davenport. Seventeen great grandchildren and numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethel Baptist Church or Trinity Lodge No. 14 AF & AM Masonic Lodge, 1907 N. Washington Ave., Livingston, Texas.
Honorary Pallbearers are Brandon Smith, Zachery Smith, Zane Goff, Austin Enyart, Bryce Moore, Daniel Ellisor, Parker Ellisor, Roy Bright, Drew Enyart and Dale Dobie.
Mr. James Ray Shoats, 71, of Livingston, Texas was born on June 28, 1947 in Thicket, Texasto parents, Jack Bevil Shoats and Margie Lothell (Loftin) Shoats, and passed away on January 1, 2019 in Kingwood, Texas. During his life, he served his country in the United States Marine Corps. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
