Robert Frederick Harms November 7, 1926 – June 20, 2019
Memorial services for Robert Frederick Harms, 92, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Sunday, June 30, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Livingston, Texas with Pastor James Mayland officiating. Military Honors will be provided by VFW Post #8568. Interment will take place at 11:15 a.m. on Monday, July 1, 2019 in the Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas.
Mr. Harms was born in Cologne, Minnesota to parents, Martin Hermann Harms and Laura Margarete (Bohlmann) Harms, and passed away June 20, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents; first wife of 31 years, Vera Meyer Harms; second wife also of 31 years, Patsy Bailey Harms; and brothers, Martin Harms and Fredrick Harms. During his life, Bob honorably served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. After his service, he attended the Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis. Soon after starting his career with Brown and Root Company, Bob and his wife, Vera were transferred to Houston. He then later began his own handyman service. He will always be remembered for his passion of fixing things. He would always repair and make improvements whenever he visited his childhood farm in Cologne. Bob was a longtime member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. He helped a great many people, both within his church as well as his community, by fixing, repairing and building things for anyone in need.
He is survived by his daughter, P. Robyn Rhea of Houston, Texas; sons, Samuel Rhea of Houston, Texas, Arthur Rhea and wife, Vanessa of Houston, and Ron Rhea Jr. of Albuquerque, New Mexico; grandchildren, Aaron Rhea (and his mom, Claudia) of El Paso, Texas, and Lydia Rhea, Christina Rhea, and Cameron Rhea all of Albuquerque, New Mexico; nieces, Roberta Lauzon and husband, John of Monticello, Minnesota, Audrey Foley of San Antonio, Texas, and Dorothy Harms of Shakopee, Minnesota; great-nieces, Christine Tice and Alicia Foley; and great-nephews, Joseph Lauzon, Joshua Foley and Ryan Foley; 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.
Edna Earl Lakey Burghart March 21, 1931 – June 20, 2019
Funeral services for Edna Earl Lakey Burghart, 88, of Houston, Texas, will be held Sunday, June 23, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow in the Peebles Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2019 in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
On Thursday June 20th Edna Earl Lakey Burghart went home to be with her lord at the age of 88. She was born March 21, 1931 in Houston, Texas to parents, Benjamin Franklin "B.F." Smith and Lutie (Cooper) Smith; but was raised in Goodrich, Texas. During her life, Edna married, and was later widowed, by Huey Lakey. She later married Francis Burghart with whom she shared the rest of her life in Houston. She is beloved by all of her family and will be remembered as a wonderfully devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. In fact, the only thing Edna loved more than her family, was the Lord. She was always active in her church. She is preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Huey Lakey; and brother, Clyde Smith.
She is survived by her husband, Francis Burghart; son, Ragin Bruce Lakey; granddaughters, Charity Cosme and husband Angel Jr., and Ryan Jasso and husband, Matthew; great-grandchildren, Robbie Cosme, Raven Washburn, Orion Cosme, Aurora Cosme, Rayne Harris, Race Jasso and Rosalyn Jasso; great-great-granddaughter, Mylah Cosme; niece, Terri Goff; and nephew, Keith Smith; 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.
Susan Jordan October 3, 1952 – June 14, 2019
Memorial services for Susan Jordan, 66, of Onalaska, Texas, will be held Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Steve Waldrep officiating.
Susan was born in Phoenix, Arizona to parents, Burtis and Louise Whitehead, and passed away June 14, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her son, John David Jordan and wife, Ramona of Trinity; son, Michael Wayne Jordan and wife, Tyrena of Devers; daughter, Crystal Jordan of Hardin; brothers, Wayne Whitehead and wife, Debra of Daisetta, Joe Whitehead of Huntsville, and Charles Whitehead of Trinity; sister, Evelyn Lawerence and husband, Dane of Livingston; 7 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren; 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.
Laurie Wellon Foley February 23, 1961 – June 18, 2019
Memorial services for Laurie Wellon Foley, 58, of Onalaska, Texas, will be held Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, Texas. Interment will follow in the Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, Texas.
Laurie was born in Camden, New Jersey to parents, Jerry Tulk and Marilyn (Kronberger) Tulk, and passed away June 18, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Ella Foley; son, Ryan Foley; and parents-in-law, Thomas and Mary Foley.
She is survived by her husband, Mike Foley of Onalaska, Texas; son, Connor Foley of Onalaska, Texas; sisters, Gail Hughes of Waterford, New Jersey, Patti Speranza of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and Sue Bergeron of Rhode Island, New York; sister-in-law, Maryann Porvaznik of Hadden Heights, New Jersey; and brothers-in-law, Tom Foley of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Jim Foley of Hadden Field, New Jersey, Joe Foley of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Dan Foley of West Palm Beach, Florida; 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.
Ruby Faye Hanks February 15, 1921 - June 12, 2019
A Celebration of Life gathering for Ruby Faye Hanks, 98, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Sunday, June 23, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, Texas.
Ms. Hanks was born February 15, 1921 in Felsenthal, Arkansas to parents, Homer Herbert Coleson and Ozella (Dollar) Coleson, and passed away June 12, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, George Hanks; sons, Charles Carlton and Jerry Carlton; and grandson, Glenn Carlton.
She is survived by her grandchildren, Charlene Brasher and husband, Barry, Christina Carlton and wife, Rebecca, Scott Dean, Brenda Pate, and Sheila Wedgeworth and husband, Troy; daughter-in-law, Gwen Carlton; great-grandchildren, Nathan Carlton, Joshua Faulkner, Erica Wedgeworth, Emiy Rollins, and Kyler Wedgeworth; and great-great-grandchildren, Rodney Carlton, Lilly Carlton, and Dmitri Carlton; 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.
Zachariah Elonzo Hearren January 7, 1997 - June 11, 2019
Funeral services for Zachariah Elonzo Hearren, 22, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the First Baptist Church in Livingston, Texas with Jeremy Allen officiating. Interment will follow in the Bluff Creek Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Friday, June 14, 2019, from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m., in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Zach was born January 7, 1997 in Humble, Texas, to parents, Louis Hearren Jr. and Tina (Stephens) Hearren, and passed away June 11, 2019 in Houston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Louis Hearren Sr. and Crawford Reagan.
He is survived by his wife, Taylor Hearren; daughter, Emery Hearren; parents, Louis and Tina Hearren Jr.; brother, Jake Hearren; brother and fiancé, Joey Hearren and Kayla Miller; nieces and nephews, Karsyn, Kymbre, and Addison; grandmothers, Laura Hearren and Barbara Reagan; great grandmother, Mildred Ellison; uncle, Rodney Hearren and wife, Beatrice; uncle, Ronald Hearren and wife, Thelma; and aunt, Bonnie Williamson and husband, Jimbo; along with numerous other relatives, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Zach's honor to the Polk County SPCA, 802 S. Houston Ave., Livingston, Texas 77351
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Poncho Dykes
Funeral Services for Poncho Dykes, 62, of Corrigan will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church in Corrigan with Pastor Lesly Wilkinson officiating. A visitation will be held on Friday, June 14, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. at Corrigan Funeral Home.
Poncho went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 9, 2019. He was born on March 17, 1957 in Kilgore, son of Marshall and Pallie (Hughes) Dykes. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and dotted over all his grandchildren. He was a mountain of a man, rough as a corn cob, but gentle as a lamb. In his spare time, you could find him watching his favorite westerns staring John Wayne. During his lifetime, he made lots of friends and never knew a stranger. He married his soul mate, Sudy Frankens Dykes on July 17, 1982 and she remained faithfully by his side until his passing.
Poncho is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sudy Dykes of Corrigan; sons, Blake Dykes of Corrigan and Shane Dykes and wife Paige of Lufkin; sister, Jeannie Ford of New Jersey; grandchildren, Phillip Anthony Dykes, Jaycee Cale Dykes, Mark Grayson Dykes, and Marshall Robert Dykes; honorary grandson, Lane Loggins; special friend, Jimmy Francois and numerous other friends who will miss him dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marshall and Pallie Dykes; sister-in-law, Vickie Frankens; mother-in-law, Rosemary Frankens.
Pallbearers: Nick Harris, Booger Wright, Chris Oliver, Bo Eaton, Justin Wright, Kane Carpenter, David Reed, and Keith Frankens.
Honorary Pallbearers: James Riley, Keith Bullock, Robert Loggins, Jeremiah James, Trent Crawford, Donnie Harris, Milton Purvis, Greg Cowart, Charlie J Locke, and Billy Locke.
Services are entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home, Inc.
Anna May Wiggins March 13, 1932 – June 10, 2019
Graveside services for Anna May Wiggins, 87, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Friday, June 14, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Bluff Creek Cemetery in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Harold Isaacs officiating. Visitation will be held from 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. on Friday, June 14, 2019, in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mrs. Wiggins was born March 13, 1932 in Kansas City, Missouri, to parents, John Shirley and Lola Mae (Upton) Shirley, and passed away June 10, 2019 in Newton, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Gordon W. Wiggins.
She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Stinson and husband, Donald of Livingston; daughter, Karen "Lu-Lu" English and husband, Michael of Woodville; 6 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren; along with numerous great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Daniel Legg, Donald Stinson Jr., Chris Stinson, Tim Stinson, Layne Ainsworth, Justin Legg
Honorary Pallbearers: David Williams, Donald Stinson Sr., Michael English
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
WJ Bearden
Funeral services for WJ Bearden, 84, of Diboll, will be held in the Corrigan Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. Kenny Hibbs officiating. Interment will follow at the Ryan Chapel Cemetery in Diboll, Texas. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. until service time.
WJ Bearden was born to Arvis and Susie Bearden April 17, 1935 in Yantis, Texas and passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 in Lufkin, Texas. Mr. Bearden resided in Diboll, Texas for most of his life. He was a devoted husband to his wife of 65 years, Veda Stanford Bearden.
WJ was employed at the Lufkin Papermill for 30 years until his retirement. He was an avid hunter and fishermen, who loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also liked to take trips to Branson, Mo. and Colorado. WJ was also a member of First Baptist Church Diboll and the Masonic Lodge in Burke, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents Arvis and Susie Bearden, and daughter Sharon Bearden.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Veda Stanford Bearden of Diboll; brother, Edgar “Pete” Bearden of Branford, Connecticut; sister-in-law, Charlene Murry of Diboll; son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Linda Bearden of Diboll; daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and Butch Parish of Diboll; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Lori Bearden of Huntington; grandchildren, Casie Parish Fisher, Jeremy Chase Parish, Jason Bearden, JoLyn Bearden, Amber Ramos, Ashley McKnight, Courtney Skinner, Kaley Bardwell, Kelsey Butler, and Savannah Bearden; 10 great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memoriam to First Baptist Church of Diboll, 208 Devereaux Street, Diboll, TX.
Pallbearers will be Joe Bearden, Jeff Bearden, Jason Bearden, Micky Murry, Butch Parish, and Bo Bardwell.
Yvette Leola Teer October 17, 1930 – June 7, 2019
Funeral services for Yvette Leola Teer, 88, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cold Springs Baptist Church in Garrison, Texas with Bro. Charles Davis officiating. Interment will follow in the Cold Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019, from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m., in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mrs. Teer was born October 17, 1930, in Timpson, Texas to parents, Easter M. Davis and Dettie Chandler (Davis) and passed away June 7, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Frank Teer Jr.
She is survived by her son, Dennis Teer and wife, Michelle of Onalaska; son, Ronnie Teer and wife, Sheila of Spring; grandsons, Ronnie Teer Jr. and Casey Teer; granddaughters, Darla Teer and Tara Bover Bell; brother, Harry David and wife, Guadalupe of Willis; brother, David "Duck" Davis and wife, Norma of Crosby; and sister, Sarah Davis of Conroe; 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.
Connie Wilson Mulkey April 26, 1965 – May 30, 2019
Memorial services for Connie Wilson Mulkey, 54, of Onalaska, Texas will be held Sunday, June 23, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. in the First Assembly of God Church in Onalaska, Texas with Rev. Elbert Kinard and Pastor Cameron Veazey officiating.
Mrs. Mulkey was born April 26, 1965 in Dayton, Texas to parents, Donald Harold Wilson Sr. and Beverly Jane (Ripkowski) Wilson, and passed away May 30, 2019 in Onalaska, Texas. She is preceded in death by her father, Rev. Don Wilson Sr.; husband, John Mulkey; son, Scott Mulkey; grandparents, Bill and Dorothy Ripkowski; and grandmother, Fie Wilson.
She is survived by her mother, Beverly Jane Wilson; brother and sister-in-law, Donnie and Charlotte Wilson Jr.; granddaughters, Paije Mulkey and Rhylea Mulkey; aunt and uncle, Bubba and Nancy Richter; cousins, Chris and Jenn Conner, and Steven and Michelle Conner; nieces, Holly Davis and husband Damian, Heather Kratovil and husband D.J.; nephew, Trey Wilson and wife Shelby; great nieces, Brooke Davis and Nycole Davis; and great nephew, Kreece Kratovil; 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.
Norman Beard
Funeral Services for Mr. Norman Beard, 68, of Corrigan will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Corrigan Care & Rehab Center in Corrigan with Bro. Larry Trest officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Chester.
Norman went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 4, 2019. He was born in Lufkin on July 24, 1950 to the late Ray and Maxine (Simmons) Beard. Norman was a member of Barnum Baptist Church and served his country in the United States Air Force from 1968—1971. After his honorable discharge from the military, he attended Angelina College and received his Bachelor of Science degree. He worked for Memorial hospital as an x-ray tech and retired after 30 years of service. He met the love of his life, Sandra Wilson and they married on May 12, 1967.
In his spare time, Norman enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding 4-wheelers, and rooting for the Dallas Cowboys. Spending time with his family brought him joy.
Mr. Beard is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandra (Wilson) Beard of Corrigan; daughter, Leah Johnson of Chester; son-in-law, Daniel Johnson of Livingston; grandsons, Zachary Johnson and Caleb Johnson both of Livingston; sister, Donna McShane and husband Don of Huntington and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Maxine Beard.
Serving as Pallbearers is Zachary Johnson, Caleb Johnson, Daniel Johnson, Jeremy Byrum, Don McShane and Johnny McShane.
Services are entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home, Inc.
Mary Evelyn Sims June 11, 1927 – June 3, 2019
Funeral services for Mary Evelyn Sims, 91, of Goodrich, Texas, will be held Friday, June 7, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Jeremy Allen officiating. Interment will follow in the Peebles Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 6, 2019, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mrs. Sims was born June 11, 1927 in Aspermont, Texas, to parents, Edward Franks and Myrtle (Woodall) Franks and passed away June 3, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Thomas Gunn and Oliver Sims; sister, Cleo Thompson; brothers, Edward Franks, Tony Franks, Wesley Franks, and Charles Franks; son-in-law, Frank Labelle; and grandsons, Scott Labelle and Brian Labelle.
She is survived by her daughters, Joan Labelle, Kelly Nelson and husband, William “Bubba”, and Mary Ann Hadley and husband, Dennis; sons, Terry Gunn, and Tommy Gunn and wife, Kim; grandchildren, Terry Lloyd Gunn, Tony Gunn, Tracy Shrode and husband, Rafe, Ginger Ainsworth and husband, Ben, Chris Gunn, Justin Bunker and fiancé, Brittany Forbus, Shelby Bunker, Ashley Nelson and fiancé, Shawn Card, and Ryan Nelson; great-grandchildren, Gary Watson II, Callan Shrode, Kaily Shrode, Jaydain Bunker, Kenzy Bunker, Karlee Card, and Branson Bunker; and sister, Dixie Franks Donaldson; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Chris Gunn, Justin Bunker, Callan Shrode, Gary Watson II, Shawn Card, Coby Leggett, Jered Munson, Channing Gibson, Jacob Leggett, Landon Leggett
Honorary Pallbearers: Robert Woodrome, M.D., Gerald Munson, Melvin Leggett
During the last two years of Ms. Mary’s life, she was confined to The Bradford and a few hospitals. Through all of those times, she continued to make friends with the staff no matter her location. Ms. Mary was loved by all the staff that was involved in her care while at The Bradford. A very special thank you to Dr. Woodrome, Dr. Gulbis, and Crissy Kicak, NP for taking such great care of her.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
John Hilton Goins July 4, 1935 – June 2, 2019
Memorial services for John Hilton Goins will be held Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church in the Holy Grounds Room on the 2nd floor of the Discipleship building in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Steve Woody officiating.
John Hilton Goins, born July 4, 1935 in Groveton, TX to parents, Lister and Vessie as a set of triplets, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019. John was 83 and a resident of Onalaska, TX at the time of his passing. John is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Margie Reed, Minnie Bea, Winnie Campbell; brothers, Orville, James Milton, Gerald Wilton; daughter, Terri Powell; and grandson, William Bennett. John is survived by his wife Patsy; sons, Henry Rein and wife, Margie, Leslie Goins and Virginia, and John; daughters, Dawn Gray and husband, Cody, Donna Knight, Debbie Mask and husband, Gary; grandchildren, Damien Goins, Levi Goins, Dylon Goins, Connor Gray, AJ Little, Sarah Wood, Annanell Franklin, Heather Rein, Ashley Rein, Chelsea Rein, Jessica Middleton, Josh Overstreet, Daniel Parrish, Brandon Parrish and David Mericle; and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
John was a dearly beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, including extended family and his East Texas Emmaus Community. He served in the Army as a young man, then went on to find his niche in the chemical engineering field. He was a small town boy who lived and travelled the world, yet needed a translator for his written reports to decipher his East Texan dialect. Any story regarding John is accompanied by a smile, a chuckle, and often a full belly laugh. John is and will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Rebecca "Becky" Stotts
Rebecca "Becky" Stotts, age 78, of Conroe, passed away on May 29, 2019.
Becky was born February 10, 1941 in Livingston, TX to Arnold and Agnes Alexander. She attended Livingston schools and graduated from Livingston High School in 1959. On September 9, 1961, she married the love of her life, T. H. Stotts. Becky and T. H. met while working for the J. B. White Co. chain of retail stores. Soon after getting married, T.H. and Becky moved to Hearne, TX where they lived for nearly 30 years. In the early years, Becky was an active member of the First Baptist Church and Music Lovers Club in Hearne. She loved all types of music and enjoyed singing, playing the piano and dancing. She was an excellent gardener and cook and was especially fond of baking during the holidays. Later in her life, her love of children drew her to teaching preschool until she took on the role of devoted caregiver for her mother, Agnes, and husband, T. H., when they were ill.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Connie and John Nagy; son and his partner, Kevin Stotts and Joe Corner; granddaughter and her husband, Amber and Clint Johnson; granddaughter, Ashley Nagy; grandson, Jacob Nagy; great grandchildren, Natalie and Riley Auld; brother, Arnie Alexander; sister, Peggy Meredith and her son Troy; brother-in-law Don Stotts and his wife Pat, and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, and by her parents Arnold & Agnes, and sister-in-law, Ginger Alexander.
Services for Becky Stotts are scheduled for 10 AM, Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Pace Funeral Home, 200 FM 350 North, Livingston, TX. Becky will be laid to rest in the Alexander family cemetery following the service. Pastor Kevan Wood of First Baptist Church of Livingston officiating; arrangements under the direction of Tony Eaton, Pace Funeral Home. Visitation will be at Pace Funeral Home on Saturday from 9 AM – 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Texas Elite Hospice, 23010 Gabriel, Suite 109, New Caney, TX 77357.
Charles Lee Moran April 5, 1942 – May 30, 2019
Funeral services for Charles Lee Moran, 77, of Onalaska, Texas, will be held Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, Texas with Bro. Michael Ainsworth officiating. Interment will follow in the Camp Ruby Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 4, 2019, from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., before the service begins, in the Cochran Funeral Home in Onalaska, Texas.
Mr. Moran was born April 5, 1942 in Carlisle, Arkansas, to parents, Argle Lee Moran and Etta Jo (McNew) Moran, and passed away May 30, 2019 in Onalaska, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Danny Moran.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Amanda Moran Jr.; daughters, Sharon Reaves and Melody Tolbert; sisters, Phillis Moran Munnerlen, Shirley Farmer, Kathy Black, and Gayle Wilson; brother, Ricky Moran; grandchildren, Bryton and Madison Moran, Amber Moran, Angela and Keith McDaniel, Grace Moran, Kylie Moran, Lameca Reaves, Ethan Reaves, and Destiny Moran; great grandchildren, Kaylynn Rector, E’lajah, Serinty and Ivyona, and Noah; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Joe Prince, Joseph Prince, Danny Smith, John Lockhart, Dalton Birdsong, Roy Morales
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Glenn Weldon Patterson Sr. January 10, 1924 – May 27, 2019
Memorial services for Glenn Weldon Patterson Sr., 95, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Friday, May 31, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Steve Woody and Rev. Brian Waddell officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 30, 2019, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mr. Patterson was born January 10, 1924 in Marlin, Texas, to parents, Carson Oliver Patterson and Nannie Jewell (Coleman) Patterson, and passed away May 27, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Corinne Delleney; and first wife, Daune Patterson.
Glenn’s parents, Carson Oliver and Nannie Jewell Patterson were married in 1916, and his dad operated a garage and blacksmith shop in the Odds Community where they lived. They has three children; Corienne, Iris, and Glenn. Glenn’s father was killed in 1931 when an electrical wire fell on a fence during a storm. His mom, Jewell, and the three children moved back to Marlin. Glenn graduated from Marlin High School in 1942. He was on the basketball team and was also a cheerleader. He joined the Navy in December 1942. While in the Navy, Glenn met his first wife, Daune Rita Emish. They were stationed at Skaggs Naval Base and were attached to the Cryptology Brigade assisting in breaking the Japanese encrypted code. Daune and Glenn were married on August 25, 1945 while on leave in Waco, Texas. They had three children; Glenn, Carson, and Bartley. After WWII, Glenn went to school on the G.I. Bill. He attended Daniel Baker Junior College and transferred to the University of Texas in Austin, where he graduated in 1951 with a degree in Petroleum Engineering. He was recruited by Shell Oil Co. and was assigned to their offices in Corpus Christi, New Orleans, Oklahoma and Houston. In 1956, he was recruited by Robert Mosbacher, a successful independent oil operator, to become their Petroleum Engineer for the next 17 years. Glenn then pursued a career as a consultant, where he worked for several operators in South Texas, Louisiana and even drilling a well for the Spanish government off the shore of Spain.
Glenn and his wife, Georgann were married November 11, 1975. Glenn adopted her son, Wayne in 1977. Soon after they were married, Glenn went to work for Pend Oreille Oil and Gas Co. as head of Drilling and Production. He was then recruited by newly formed oil company, Realm Resources, in 1982 to be their Executive Vice President of Operations and Production. Soon after he retired from Realm in 1989, Glenn and Georgann moved from Houston to Livingston to live on the lake. They have resided on the lake for the past 30 years. In his spare time, Glenn enjoyed fishing, boating, riding the jet-ski, and playing golf. He was also a member of the Senior Men’s Golf Association, Grasshoppers Golf Group and Poco Vino.
He is survived by his wife, Georgann Patterson of Livingston; sons, Glenn “Pat” W. Patterson Jr. and wife, Susan, Carson J. Patterson and wife, Bonnie, Bart S. Patterson, and Wayne S. Patterson and wife, Cindy all of Houston; grandchildren, Brian Patterson and wife, Katie, Kathryn Tipton and husband, Tyler, Jennifer Wright and husband, Hunter, Daune Patterson, Erin Ramirez and husband, Zane, and Wayne S. Patterson Jr.; and sister, Iris Danklefs of Garwood, Texas; along with numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Glenn’s honor to the Helping Hands Ministry, PO Box 1638, Livingston, Texas 77351 or to the Polk County SPCA at, (www.spcaofpolkcounty.org) or 802 S. Houston Ave., Livingston, Texas 77351.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Wilma Aunita Elliott Goins April 14, 1930 – May 29, 2019
Funeral services for Wilma Aunita Elliott Goins, 89, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Beech Creek Assembly of God Church in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Don Goodwin and Rev. Lucas Swinea officiating. Interment will follow in the Peebles Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, May 31, 2019, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mrs. Goins was born April 14, 1930 in Chester, Texas, to parents, Brooks Elliott and Annie (Lamb) Elliott, and passed away May 29, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. During her life, Ms. Wilma was a devout Christian who loved to study and teach the Bible. She also loved to sing, hunt, fish, and work in her flower beds. She will always be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rudolph Goins; son, Ronny Goins; grandson, Ricky Goins; granddaughter, Rashelle Goins Mills; and great-granddaughter, Robyn Rashelle Mills.
She is survived by her sons, Ruddy Goins and Jenett Shaw of Groesbeck, Rodger Goins and Brenda of Trinity, and Rodney Goins and Irene of Livingston; daughter-in-law, Leslie Goins of League City; a very special niece who is more like a daughter, Jeannie McCarty of Alvin; and grandchildren, Becky Riojas, Ryan Goins, Rene′ Goins, Cody Goins, Holly Goins, Shaun Goins, Shannon Goins, Ray Goins, and Roxanne Goins; along with numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Shannon Goins, Ray Goins, Shaun Goins, Andrew Goins, Roy Riojas, Mike Elliott
Honorary Pallbearer: Dustin Brown
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Jeffery Demon Lyons March 30, 1990 - May 19, 2019
Funeral Services for Mr. Jeffery Demon Lyons, 29, of Goodrich, Texas will be held Saturday June 1, 2019, at 11 am at Bedias Baptist Church (3729 Main St. Bedias, Texas 77831) with Dr. B.R. Holmes officiating. Interment will follow at Lone Star Cemetery in Bedias, Texas. Jeffery was born March 30, 1990 in Galveston, Texas to Mr. Ronnie Lyons and Ms. Linda Henry, and he passed away May 19, 2019 in Goodrich, Texas. He attended public schools in Goodrich, where he graduated.
He was preceded in death by his mother: Linda Henry; Uncle: Preston Earl Henry; Aunt: Willie Mae White
He leaves to cherish his memories: Father: Mr. Ronnie Lyons of Seven Oaks, Texas; Brother: Jarrod Jerome Lyons of Goodrich, Texas; Grandmother: Mrs. Lillian Marie Randolph of Goodrich, Texas; Grandfather: Mr. Roy Lyons of Houston, Texas; Uncles: Frank Lee Henry (Vivian) of Goodrich, Texas; Jessie (Joe) Henry (Willie Nell) of Houston, Texas; Willie Roy Henry of Madisonville, Texas; Johnny J. Henry (Jacqueline) of Bedias, Texas; Russell Randolph of Goodrich, Texas; Roy Dale Lyons of Port Arthur, Texas; Aunts: Bertha Mae Johnson of Spring, Texas; Jessie Mae Tucker of Tomball, Texas; Carolyn Henry (Michael) Haganer of Huntsville, Texas; Lou Ann Kent (Anthony) of Houston, Texas; Loretta Randolph of Houston, Texas; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Jarrod Lyons, Michael Hagan, Yancy Williams, Alonzo Kizzie, Shamar Williams, Jessie Henry Jr.
Honorary Pallbearers: Ronnie Lyons, Jessie (Joe) Henry, Willie Roy Henry, Russell Randolph, Frank Lee Henry, Michael Hagan, Johnny J. Henry, Roy Dale Lyons.
Frank Anthony Borgesi Sr. June 21, 1930 – May 22, 2019
Memorial services for Frank Anthony Borgesi Sr., 88, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Livingston, Texas with Father Tarsisius Puling, SVD and Father Clifton Labbe, SVD officiating. A Rosary will begin at 10:30 a.m. until the service begins at 11:00 a.m.
Mr. Borgesi was born June 21, 1930 in Glen Cove, New York to parents, Pasquale Borgese and Rosina (Comoletto) Borgese, and passed away May 22, 2019 in Lufkin, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents and 4 sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Borgesi of Livingston; daughter, Helen Borgesi and husband, Scott of Hilltop Lakes; sons, Frankie Borgesi Jr. and wife, Deeadra of Galveston, Robert Borgesi and wife, Susan of Holly Springs, North Carolina; grandchildren, Michelle Bilski and husband, Chad, Randy Borgesi and wife, April, Amanda Newsome and husband, Curtis, Brittany Womack and husband, Cody, Frank Borgesi III, Pace Borgesi, and Mya Borgesi; 12 great-grandchildren; and his special puppy, Squirty; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home will handle the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Aubrey Lee Spearman Jr. March 27, 1940 – May 24, 2019
Mr. Aubrey Lee Spearman Jr., 79, of Livingston, Texas was born March 27, 1940 in Pittsburg, Texas to parents, Aubrey Lee Spearman Sr. and Nina (Terrell) Spearman, and passed away May 24, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents and extended family member, Edward McCormack.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Pearl Spearman of Livingston, Texas; sons, Steven Craig Spearman and wife, Evelyn of Springbranch, Texas, and John Paul Spearman and wife, Dan Ha of Pflugerville, Texas; granddaughters, Robyn Keeler and Shelley Keeler; great-granddaughter, Jayden Spearman; and extended family, Tina McCormack, Greg Hinojosa and wife, Teresa, Corey Johnson and family, and Jimmy Sackett and family; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the Spearman family requests that donations be made in Mr. Aubrey’s name to the Polk County SPCA at, (www.spcaofpolkcounty.org) or 802 S. Houston Ave., Livingston, Texas 77351.
Cochran Funeral Home will handle the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Billy Wayne Cox Sr. June 26, 1930 – May 26, 2019
Funeral services for Billy Wayne Cox Sr. 88, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Brian Bowden officiating. Interment will follow in the Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 28, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. until the service begins at 2:00 p.m.
Mr. Cox was born June 26, 1930 in San Jacinto County, Texas, to parents, William Calvin Cox and Sarah Celeste (Hendrix) Cox, and passed away May 26, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Jody Wayne Cox; and granddaughter, Dana Cox.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah Cox of Livingston; daughter, Bobbie Ruth Epstein of Livingston; son, Billy Wayne Cox Jr. and wife, Denice of Goliad; grandchildren, J.W. Epstein and wife, Brandi, Aaron Tyler Epstein and wife, Courtney, Elizabeth Bowden and husband, Brian, Cody Freeland, and Casey Freeland and wife, Kristin; 8 great-grandchildren; special sister-in-law, Patsy Owens of Livingston; and sister-in-law, Shirley Cox of Livingston; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Jerry Wood, Eric Wood, Hospice in the Pines, and Pine Ridge Health Care.
Pallbearers: Zach Polk, Eric Wood, J. W. Epstein, Matt Anderson, Andy Evans, Tyler Epstein
Honorary Pallbearers: Larry McNulty, Bobby Cox Jr., Charlie Davis, William Stilley
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Billy Wayne Seagroves Jr. January 10, 1973 – May 23, 2019
Visitation for Billy Wayne Seagroves Jr., 46, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Sunday, May 26, 2019 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Billy was born January 10, 1973 in Houston, Texas to parents, Billy Wayne Seagroves Sr. and Margaret (Heard) Seagroves, and passed away May 23, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his mother; and nephew, Nicholas Runyon.
He is survived by his wife, Shawnda Seagroves of Livingston, Texas; dad, Billy Wayne Seagroves Sr. and wife, Lill of Delta, Colorado; his “boy”, J.J. McMorris of Jewitt, Texas; son, Cody Self of Livingston, Texas; step-daughter, Jacquie Folsom of Jewitt, Texas; sisters, Suellen Runyon of Livingston, Texas and Sherri Nation and Jody of Ringold, Georgia; brother, Tommy Seagroves of Colorado; grandchildren, Brittany, Brenden, and Rebel; great-grandson, Miles; niece, Sarah Runyon and husband, Perry of Conroe, Texas; nephews, Nathion Nation and Tristan Henley both of Ringold, Georgia; and 4 great-nieces; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the Seagroves family has requested that, in the honor of their loved one, donations be made to Cochran Funeral home for their funeral expenses.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Sandra Wister Wood February 14, 1943 – May 21, 2019
Funeral services for Sandra Wister Wood, 76, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Sunday, May 26, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Pastor Mike Meadows officiating. Interment will take place in the Rusk County Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Henderson, Texas on Monday, May 27, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 25, 2019, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mrs. Wood was born February 14, 1943 in Washington D.C., to parents, Alf Thomas Wister and Freda Margaret (Meier) Wister and passed away May 21, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents. During her life, Ms. Sandra had the honor of being the first woman to ever run and be elected as an Alderwoman to the City Council of Livingston.
She is survived by her husband, Bobby Wood of Livingston; sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin and Deidra Wood of Tyler, Steven and Sharon Wood of Yoakum, and David and Shannon Wood of Huntsville; grandchildren, Markus Mosley and wife, Laura, Wesley Wood, Riley Wood, Jeff Wood and wife, Kandi, Jeremy Wood, Merci Wood, Grayson Wood and wife, Elizabeth, Kyle Higgins, and Hailey Baker; along with numerous great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Wesley Wood, Riley Wood, Jeff Wood, Jeremy Wood, Merci Wood, Hailey Baker
Honorary Pallbearers: Employees (past and present) of the First National Bank of Livingston
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Errol Keith Buckingham
Errol Keith Buckingham, born March 12, 1937 in Alamo, Tennessee, passed away on May 13, 2019 in Livingston, Texas at the age of 82 years.
He is survived by his wife Mary Brocato Buckingham of 30 years; brother, David Buckingham; brother and sister in laws, Lubbie and Paulette Whitmire; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Errol is preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and sisters.
He served in the United States Marines for 3 ½ years.
Errol retired from the Texas International/Continental Airlines after 40 years.
Errol leaves behind 2 dogs and 1 cat, he was a big animal lover.
In Lui of Flowers please donate to the Livingston SPCA
802 S Houston Ave, Livingston, TX 77351 (936) 327-7722
Ora Etheline Hyde, born December 20, 1928 to Robert and Ethel Fitzgerald in Staley, Texas passed away on May 22, 2019 in Livingston, Texas at the age of 90 years.
She is survived by her daughters, Lana Younger, Linda Schieni, Sheri Leader & husband Mike Neszik; stepson, Bobby Hermes; grandchildren, Christina Rackel, Alina Cavanaugh & husband Gerald, Diana Lewis, Anna Piper & husband Trent; nine great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
Etheline is preceded in death by her parents Robert & Ethel Fitzgerald; husband, Orland (Tuck) Hyde; sisters, Robbie Fitzgerald and Pauline White; stepdaughter, Elizabeth Hyde.
Some of Etheline’s passions were, dancing and listening to country music.
Principal Chief Mikko Colabe III Clem Fain Sylestine November 4, 1927 – May 21, 2019
Funeral services for Principal Chief Mikko Colabe III Clem Fain Sylestine, 91, of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation, will be held Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Alabama-Coushatta Multi-Purpose Center with Elder Deborah Battise-Klineman, CRE officiating. Interment will follow in the Alabama-Coushatta Reservation Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2019 in the Alabama-Coushatta Multi-Purpose Center.
Principal Chief Mikko Colabe III was born November 4, 1927, on the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation to parents, Bronson Cooper Sylestine and Mosanna (Thompson) Sylestine. Principal Chief Mikko Colabe III is a direct descendant of Sub-Chief Colabe, along with the Principal Chief Antone around 1806 and is of the Granddaddy Long Legs Clan. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Leona Abbey Sylestine; son, Gregory Sylestine; sisters, Emily Jake, Cora Sylestine, and Martha Sylestine; and brothers, James Sylestine and Edwin Sylestine.
During his life, Principal Chief Mikko Colabe III graduated from Austin College in Sherman, Texas with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He became an educator and coach for Southmayd High School, Holland High School, Shepherd High School, Woodville ISD, and Goodrich ISD. He retired from teaching in 1988 and began a career with the Sam Houston Electric Cooperative. While employed with SHECO, Principal Chief Mikko Colabe III accepted a position to work directly with his people as JTPA Job Developer. Since then, Mikko Colabe III served his people on the Tribal Council and as Tribal Council Chairman. On October 19, 1994, he was elected by the members of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe to serve as their Second Chief. On Saturday, October 5, 2013, during a Nominations meeting, the membership in attendance voted to select Second Chief Sylestine as Principal Chief of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe. Along with these accomplishments, he served as an Elder in the Indian Village Presbyterian Church which is located on the reservation.
He is survived by his daughter, Pamela Anderson of Livingston, Texas; granddaughter, Elizabeth Sendelbach and husband, Ryan of Colorado Springs, Colorado; grandsons, Christopher Anderson of Kyle, Texas, and PFC Benjamin Sylestine of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and great-grandsons, Morgan Anderson of Livingston, Texas, Aden Anderson of Houston, Texas, and Laine Sylestine of Colorado Springs, Colorado; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Edmond Bullock, Sage Beene, Colby Whitethunder, Colton Whitethunder, Mason Alexander, PFC Benjamin Anderson Sylestine
Honorary Pallbearers: Laine Sylestine, Aden Anderson, Morgan Anderson, Chris Anderson, SPC Ryan Sendelbach
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Joe Walter Shotwell Joe Walter Shotwell, born December 14, 1960 to John and Betty Shotwell in Livingston, Texas, passed away on May 13, 2019, in Livingston, Texas at the age of 58 years.
He is survived by his wife, Robin Kimes Shotwell; mother, Betty Mae Shotwell; sons, Joshua Shotwell & wife Brook, Joseph Shotwell & wife Emily; brother, Jerry Shotwell & wife Belinda; sister, Kerrie Ann Shotwell; grandchildren, Megan Kimes, Ashton Moore, Ashlynn Moore, Cadeance “Butterfly” Moore, Katherine Shotwell, Peyton Shotwell, Alex Perez, Jayden Saunders, Rowdy Cacace, Cutter Cacace; numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
Joe is preceded in death by his father, John Shotwell; father-in-law, Bobby Kimes; daughter-in-law, Haley Shotwell; god daughter, Paige Saunders; sister-in-law, DeDe Saunders; niece, Brittany Shotwell.
Joe was a very simple man, loved fishing, hunting, farming, working on vehicles, and especially taking care of his cattle.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Pace Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Joe’s life will be held at 4:00 PM, Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Pace Funeral Home with Mr. Mike Landry and Mr. Ray Tallant officiating.
Floyd Eugene Westerman,Jr., born November 6, 1949 to Floyd Sr. and Lucille Westerman in Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on May 17, 2019 in Livingston, Texas at the age of 69 years.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Debra Westerman; daughter, Michelle Butler & husband Donald Galbraith; brother, Tommy Westerman & wife Sandria; sister, Nina Jahnke & husband Harry; grandchildren, Damian Butler, Zachary Galbraith and Michael King; numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
Floyd is preceded in death by his parents; nephew, Rodney Aswell.
He is a Veteran having served in the United States Army during Vietnam War.
A Visitation will be held Friday, May 24, 2019 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Pace Funeral Home.
A Graveside Service for Floyd will be held Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 3:00 PM at Holly Grove Cemetery with Pastor Jasper ?? officiating.
Janee’ Brittany Flores Young May 5, 1988 – May 18, 2019
Funeral services for Janee’ Brittany Flores Young, 31, of New Caney, Texas, will be held Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow in the Bold Springs Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Friday, May 24, 2019, at 5:00 p.m., in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Brittany was born May 5, 1988 in Livingston, Texas, to parents, Joe Flores and Debbie (O’Bannon) Flores Tuncap and passed away May 18, 2019 in Kinder, Louisiana. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Tony and Cruz Flores; grandmother, Ruth O’Neill; and grandfather, Sam O’Bannon.
She is survived by her daughter, Cadence Grace Choate of New Caney; son, Ryder Cash Young of Kinder, Louisiana; mother, Debbie Flores Tuncap and husband, Russell of New Caney; father, Joe Flores of New Caney; brother, Benjamin Flores and wife, Amber of New Caney; step-sister, Sarah Lang of Liberty Hill; nieces, Addyson Flores and Jozey Flores both of New Caney; nephew, Reed Flores of New Caney; grandfather, Frank O’Neill of Livingston; grandmother, Mavis Tuncap of New Caney; great-grandmother, Hatti Watson of Livingston; aunts, Peggy Kosina of Moscow, and Ann Tanner of New Caney; and uncles, Steve O’Bannon, Ellic Flores, and Kevin Cannady and wife, Patti all of Livingston; 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.
Shirley Ann Murphy November 16, 1935 – May 17, 2019
Shirley Ann Murphy of Goodrich, Texas passed away on May 17, 2019, at the age of 83. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 25, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas. Private interment will follow in the Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, Texas.
Shirley was born in Rule, Texas on November 16, 1935, to parents Jewel and Henry Bland. In 1956 she married John P. (JP) Tinsley in San Angelo, Texas and they had four children. The family lived in various cities before settling in Goodrich in the 1970s. Shirley worked as book keeper and business manager. She also owned Shirley’s Ceramics in Goodrich for a number of years, and served terms on the city council and as mayor of Goodrich. She loved crafts, mystery novels, and crossword puzzles. Throughout her life Shirley was an avid bowler, bowling in senior tournaments around the country well into retirement.
She is survived by her son, Jack Tinsley; daughters, Juana Reeves, Cheri Smith, and Stacy Tinsley; sister, Carolyn Geoffrey; brother, Donald Childress; six grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (gifts.mdanderson.org).
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Edna Velois Young
Edna Velois Young, born July 31, 1925 in Oklahoma, passed away on May 18, 2019 in Missouri, Texas at the age of 93 years.
She is survived by her sons, Thomas Vane Young, Everett Ray Young& wife Debbie; daughter Jane Ann Johnson & husband Wayne; grandchildren, Timothy Bruce, Edward McMaster and Amy Young; great grandchildren, Paige Kirsten and Shelby Margison; great great grandchildren, Brexley Kirsten and Cole Margison; numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
Edna is preceded in death by her husband Lexie Vane Young; parents; son, Sam Young; two brothers and two sisters.
She was a member of Faith Assembly of God in Pasadena, Texas.
A Visitation will be held from 11:00 to 12:00 at Pace Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Edna’s life will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 12:00 PM at Pace Funeral Home, with Pastor Harold Isaacs.
Funeral Services for Glenn Kennedy, 86, of Corrigan will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Corrigan Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan. A visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m. prior to the service.
Glenn went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 18, 2019. He was born on January 3, 1933 in Groveton, Texas to Edward and Dolly (Hollis) Kennedy. He was a Baptist by faith and was employed with Matco as a shop foreman and retired after 34 years of service. Glenn enjoyed spending time at the farm tending to the horses and cows. When he wasn’t at the farm, you could find him hunting for the “biggest buck” or fishing for the biggest fish. He and his late wife, Louise enjoyed trying their luck at the casino.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Dolly Kennedy; wife Ethel Louise Kennedy and grandson, Christopher Charles Kennedy.
Glenn is survived by his sons, Charles Kennedy and wife Kathy of Romayor; Thomas Kennedy of Corrigan; David Kennedy and wife Debbie of Crosby; brother, Lynn Kennedy and wife Jean of Corrigan; sister, Odean Schetat of Corrigan; grandchildren, Kerri Johnson Puckett, Jason Kennedy, Tammy Kimsey, David Kennedy Jr. and Jessica Kennedy; 8 great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.
Serving as Pallbearers: Jason Kennedy, Darryl Hartley, David Kennedy Jr., Dylan Kimsey, Tommy Baker, and Pete McCrary.
Services are entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home, Inc.
Charles Russell Tribe September 28, 1941 – May 18, 2019
Graveside services for Charles Russell Tribe, 77, of Conroe, Texas, will be held Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, Texas with Rev. Harold Isaacs officiating.
Charles Russell Tribe was born September 28, 1941 in Houston, Texas, to parents, Russell Bergman Tribe and Sarah Model (Davis) Tribe, and passed away on May 18, 2019 in Conroe, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Elizabeth Tribe.
He is survived by his son, Russ Tribe; grandson, Hunter Tribe; sisters, Carolyn Henry, Gaye Lynn Watley, and Gloria Pollard; brother, Jerry Tribe; sister, Shirley Cloud; and 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.
Ronnie Wayne Gowdy "Taw" March 30, 1934 – May 16, 2019
Ronnie Wayne Gowdy “Taw” was the last of five children born to James E. Gowdy and Jewel Morris on March 30th 1934 in Hall County, Texas. Ron grew up on the family farm located in Lakeview, Texas, where his father was a cotton farmer. He worked on the farm himself until graduating from high school in 1952. After graduation Ron attended Clarendon College under a basketball scholarship until 1954.
On March 17th 1954 Ron enlisted in the Army and served in Korea until January 6, 1956, when he was Honorably Discharged. He served another 8 years in the Army Reserve. Ron was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal.
After his service, Ron attended West Texas State College under the GI bill and received his Bachelors of Business Administration degree in Accounting. On February 2nd 1967, Ron, having fulfilled the requirements prescribed by the Public Accountancy Act of 1945, was granted his certificate of Certified Public Accountant. In 2017 he received the distinguished recognition of his 50 year membership of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Ron had a distinguished professional career beginning in 1962 when he worked for Pioneer Natural Gas Company in Amarillo. He worked for them approximately 1 year, then worked briefly for H & R Block Co. and then on to Shelton Equipment & Machine Company. He worked for them until 1972 when Ron formed a Public Accounting Firm Located in Shamrock, Texas, with Jim Brandon and Don Wells, known as Brandon, Wells, & Gowdy. In 1979, Brandon, Wells, & Gowdy was sold to Brown, Graham & Company, PC, where Ron was a partner until his death.
On March 30th 1961 Ron married Terry Roberts Mey in Amarillo, Texas. They were married for 51 years. They had three children, Richard, James “Mike” and Sam.
Ron Gowdy enjoyed many things in this world. He was a lover of animals, the outdoors, and his family. He was involved in his community and served on the Chamber of Commerce of Shamrock, Texas, from 1975 to 1980. He served the Lord in many ways and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Shamrock, Texas until his death. Perhaps his greatest love besides his family was the game of golf. He played every weekend and was known around town and by his golfing buddies as “Deuce Gowdy”. He received this nickname from his buddies Noel Walton and Fred Hoffman because he made not only one but two Holes-In-One on the golf course.
In 2017 Ron relocated to Livingston, Texas where he would be closer to his family and he could live the rest of his life peacefully.
Ron was proceeded in death by his mother and father, and his brothers James Morris Gowdy and Earnest Eugene Gowdy, and sisters Billie Frances Cook and Ima Ruth Hancock, and his loving wife Terry.
Ron is survived by his three children Richard and his wife Mary Ann of Hartsburg Missouri, James “Mike” and his wife Paula of Livingston, Texas, and Sam and his wife Tami of Katy, Texas. He had six grandchildren, Christopher, McKenzie, Katie, Stephen, Sarah and Kim and one great grandchild, Knox. He is also survived by his beloved dog, Felix.
The family would like any memorials in Ron’s name to be made to the local SPCA of your choice.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Wanda Raye Dunlap Touchet February 24, 1940 – May 15, 2019
Funeral services for Wanda Raye Dunlap Touchet, 79, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Monday, May 20, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Mike Miller officiating. Interment will follow in the Hammond Cemetery in the Barnum Community in Polk County, Texas. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 19, 2019, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mrs. Touchet was born February 24, 1940 in Houston, Texas to parents, Dan Devine Dunlap and Georgia (Hammond) Dunlap, and passed away May 15, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wilson Touchet; infant baby girl; great-grandson, Skylar Roff; and brothers, Danny Dunlap and Leonard Dunlap.
She is survived by her son, Danny Duff and wife, Lynn of Nederland; son, Charles Roff of Austin; grandchildren, Justin Duff and wife Candice, Cody Duff and wife Kimberly, Lisa Roff, Casandra Roff and husband Marcus White, and Blake Roff and wife Katie; 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Joyce King and husband Roy of Big Sandy; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Justin Duff, Cody Duff, Blake Roff, Marcus White, Scotty King, Jim Peters
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Ray Elvis Battise July 8, 1979 – March 28, 2019
Funeral services for Ray Elvis Battise, 39, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Alabama-Coushatta Multi-purpose Center in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Don Goodwin and Bro. David Busby officiating. Interment will follow in the Alabama-Coushatta Reservation Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2019 in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Ray was born July 8, 1979 in La Mesa, California to parents, Elvis Ray Battise and Diane (Parcell) Battise, and passed away March 28, 2019 in Livingston, Texas.
He is survived by his parents, Elvis Ray and Diane Battise of Livingston, Texas; brother, Dwayne Battise and wife, Samantha of Livingston; sister, Monae Battise and husband, Bruce of Livingston; nieces, Chantell Battise and husband, Dustin, Shakyla Battise, Leila Battise, Alicea Battise, Sofia Battise, and Lenai Battise; nephews, Liam Battise, Cole Battise, Eli Battise, Jonah Battise, and Bruce Battise Jr.; and great-nephews, Hayden Battise and Kade Battise; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Bruce Battise Sr., Bruce Battise Jr., Victor Rodriguez, Gerry Rodriguez, Dustin Battise, Martin Padilla, Dominic Donayre, Armand Polite, Thomas Parcell
Honorary Pallbearers: Bradley Poncho, Lydell Poncho, Janson Poncho, Cedric Polite, Jonathan Richards, Edmund Bullock, John Battise
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Terri L. Laine November 29, 1962 – May 6, 2019
Ms. Terri L. Laine, 56, of Onalaska, Texas was born on November 29, 1962 in Houston, Texas to parents, Wendell Nix Sr. and Marian Pearl (Eckert) Nix, and passed away on May 6, 2019 in Onalaska, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her son, Shawn Nix of Onalaska, Texas; son, Billy Ray Harlow and wife, Angela of Cudahy, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Levi and Amanda; brother, Wendell Nix Jr. and wife, Lorinda of Orange Park, Florida; and brother, Jesse Nix of Orange Park, Florida; 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.
Eleanore L. Kroeger
Eleanore L. Kroeger of Livingston, Texas, formally of Grand Island, Nebraska, passed away Sunday May 12, 2019 in Livingston, Texas.
There will be no visitation or service as she will be cremated.
Eleanore was born March 8, 1933 in Grand Island to Earnest David Bauman and Ida Ingebore Erickson.
Eleanore worked for North Western Bell Telephone for 25 years, retiring as a Service Assistant in Grand Island and is survived by her husband of 63 years Harland E Kroeger.
Myrtle Amencie Lilley Cruz January 26, 1924 – May 8, 2019
Funeral services for Myrtle Amencie Lilley Cruz, 95, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Wayne Bickley officiating. Interment will follow in the Big Sandy Cemetery in Dallardsville, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Myrtle Lilley Cruz was born January 26, 1924 and passed from this life on May 8, 2019. Myrtle Amencie Lilley was born in Livingston, Texas to George and Ila Lilley and was the oldest of six children; Edith Kreuzer, Clayton, Robert Claude, Lester, and Edwin. Myrtle married Francis A. Cruz on November 12, 1942, and they were married 51 years before Francis’ death in July 1994.
Myrtle established Myrtle Cruz, Inc. in August 1978 to provide bookkeeping services to a fledgling industry in Houston, Municipal Utility Districts. She had previously worked as a bookkeeper for Cyril Smith who was creating these “MUD” Districts. Her niece, Mary Jarmon is President of Myrtle Cruz, Inc. and her brother Lester is Secretary Treasurer. The firm currently serves over 350 Districts with 40+ employees, many of which are family and friends of Myrtle Cruz.
Myrtle was a founding member of the Association of Water Board Directors (A.W.B.D.) and in 1992 she received the Visions award, the highest honor given by A.W.B.D. in recognition of her services. In 2002, A.W.B.D. recognized and appointed Myrtle, the first Emeritus Member of the Advisory Council. She was honored with a Resolution by the State of Texas House of Representatives in 2005 for exception bookkeeping services to the water district industry.
Myrtle had the ability to be happy in all circumstances. After retirement, she moved to Bella Vita and made many new friends as she hosted block parties and played games at the community center. After health issues forced her to relocate in October 2018, she moved back home to Big Sandy with her brother and sister in law, Clayton & Sandra Lilley. She visited with old friends, made new friends, found a new church home and was spoiled immeasurably by Sandra.
A celebration was held on January 26th, 2019 in honor of her 95th birthday with over 100 people in attendance. She had a lovely day visiting with everyone and tired herself completely out for days.
On Easter Sunday, she suffered yet another health crises, one that proved insurmountable. She was provided care in the last days of her life by The Bradford in Livingston and Kindred Hospice. A special thank you to both for their outstanding care. Special mention goes to Jennifer Hindsman, her niece who works for Kindred Hospice, for providing a source of comfort to the family that she was in the care of someone who loved her.
Myrtle is preceded in death by her husband, Francis A. Cruz; parents, George and Ila Lilley; sister, Edith Kreuzer; and brothers, Robert Claude Lilley and Edwin E. Lilley. She is survived by her brother, Charles Clayton Lilley and wife, Sandra; brother, Lester L. Lilley and wife, Evelyn; and sisters-in-law, Janie Lilley and Jackie Lilley; along with a numerous number of nieces, nephews, their children and grandchildren.
Myrtle leaves behind an immense family who have benefitted from her support, strength and love. She was extremely generous with her family and many have benefitted by establishing careers and achieving their goals in education. Her legacy will live on in her family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to The Parkinson’s Foundation; on-line at www.parkinsonsfoundation.org or mailed to: 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, Florida 33131.
Pallbearers: Jeremy Lilley, Steve Lilley, Lester Lilley Jr., Adam Lilley, Nathan Jarmon, Scott Lilley, Mike Lilley, Howdy Fort
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Lana Jean Lee April 22, 1962 – May 5, 2019
Funeral services for Lana Jean Lee, 56, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Monday, May 13, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Lana’s pastor, Bro. Dean Boyd, officiating. Interment will follow in the Jones Prairie Cemetery in Leggett, Texas. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 12, 2019, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Lana Jean Lee was born in Livingston, on Easter Sunday morning, April 22, 1962 to Milton and Anna Lee, the third of four children. She died May 9, 2019, at home in New Willard, Texas.
Lana was raised a farm girl, who loved animals. She, along with her brother and sisters, learned to handle a tractor and haying equipment at an early age. Many farmers in the Polk County area remember the girls cutting, raking, and bailing their hay. In fact, there aren’t many hay fields in the area that Lana has not either cut, raked, and/or baled at one time or another.
Lana attended school in Livingston and was involved in choir and participated in many performances. She was loved and admired by friends and classmates, many of whom have stayed in close contact with her. She later became a nurse and worked in a Livingston nursing home, where she cared for many who knew her when she was young.
She was preceded in death by her father, Milton Lee. Lana’s survivors include sons, Jared Nettles and wife, Mandy, Matthew Nettles and wife, Lauren; mother, Anna Lee; brother, Bryan Lee; and sisters, Nancy Lee Martin and husband, Mike, and Rachael Hiser; along with numerous beloved nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Samuel Hiser, Tony Schroeder, Mike Martin, Aaron Martin, Patrick Swilley, Tony Swilley
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Steven Lee Levy December 9, 1963 – May 4, 2019
Steven Lee Levy, 55, of Livingston, Texas was born December 9, 1963 in Austin, Texas, to parents, Benjamin Levy and Carol (Grubbs) Levy, and passed away May 4, 2019 in Rye, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. Levy is survived by his companion, Sherry Chandler; son, Jeremy Levy; daughter, Stephanie Levy, sons, Christopher Levy and Richard Lawson; sister, Donna Ford and brother-in-law, Stephen; brother, Benjamin Levy and sister-in-law, Carla; along with numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Charles Lewis Stanford September 22, 1928 – May 7, 2019
Funeral services for Charles Lewis Stanford, 90, of Onalaska, Texas, will be held Friday, May 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church in Onalaska, Texas with Bro. Jimmy Calvert officiating. Interment will follow in the Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, Texas. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 9, 2019, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mr. Stanford was born September 22, 1928 in Livingston, Texas, to parents, Lewis Samuel Stanford and Besse Mae (Clarke) Stanford, and passed away May 7, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Fay Rene Stanford of Onalaska, Texas; daughters, Charlotte Stanford of Biloxi, Mississippi, Linda Els of Wilmington, North Carolina, and Deborah Forsyth and husband, Larry of Onalaska, Texas; sister, Betty Gibson and husband, Wayne of Boerne, Texas; grandchildren, Avril VanZyl and Adriaan, Leon Els and wife, Robyn, Keith Poole and wife, Carla, Clarke Poole and wife, Marisa, Craig Poole, Brett Forsyth and wife, Shelley, and Robert Forsyth and wife, Jennifer; and 12 great-grandchildren; along with numerous other relatives, and friends.
Pallbearers: Clarke Evans, Keith Poole, Aidan Poole, Clarke Poole, Craig Poole, Brett Forsyth, Robert Forsyth
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Shirley June Atherthon Seek
Memorial services for Shirley June Atherton Seek, 84, of Livingston, Texas will be held Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Central Baptist Church Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Mike Meadows officiating.
Mrs. Seek was born on February 24, 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri to parents, Kenneth and Delpha Atherton and passed away peacefully on April 21, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, John Wesley Seek, daughter, Cathie White, great grandson, William Burks , brother, Harry Atherton and half siblings Donnell and Dorothy.
She is survived by her daughter, Helen Fancher and husband, Richard of Livingston; son, Jr. Seek and wife, Detra of Baytown; daughter, Connie White and husband, Schuyler of Sugarland; son, Kenneth Seek and wife, Stephanie of Livingston; son, Gary Seek and friend Deborah, of Livingston; and daughter, Tammy Dunsmore of Livingston. Thirteen grandchildren, Lonnie White, Shane White, Lisa White, April Slone, Ricky Fancher, Sky White, Brian White, James Seek, KellyAnn Seek, Casey Seek, Ashley Boultinghouse, Donna Burks and Amber Pennington. She had 29 great grandchildren and 14 great-great grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews and close friends.
Until her health condition made it impossible Shirley was an active member of Central Baptist Church. She dedicated over 38 years to the Children’s Ministry. There was never a time that you didn’t see Ms. Shirley there caring for the little ones. She loved her fellow church family just as much as her own family. Crafting was her most treasured hobby. She loved making things for her family and friends. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts. Cremation was under the direction of Mcnutt Funeral Home-Lufkin 400 S. First St.
Mary Louise Pritchard July 7, 1933 – May 3, 2019
Mrs. Mary Louise Pritchard, 85, of Livingston, Texas was born July 7, 1933 in Pampa, Texas, to parents, Bill W. Coronis and Ida Mae (Randall) Coronis, and passed away May 3, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fred Pritchard Sr.; son, Louie Turnbo; sister, Zoy Crutchfield; and brother, Paul Coronis.
She is survived by daughter, Bambi Manning of Livingston; son, Fred Pritchard Jr. of Houston; sister, Irene Pinson and husband, Gary of Arlington; grandson, Austin Fincher and wife, Sara of Livingston; great-grandchildren, Marcus Wood and Andrea Wood; and great-great-grandson, Jayce; 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.
Richard John Steele Jr. March 24, 1947 – May 5, 2019
Funeral services for Richard John Steele Jr., 72, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Hardin Chapel Cemetery in Hardin, Texas. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until the service begins at 11:00 a.m.
Mr. Steele was born March 24, 1947 in Kansas City, Missouri to parents, Richard John Steele Sr. and Dorothy (Brown) Steele, and passed away May 5, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father.
He is survived by his wife, Maribel Steele of Livingston, Texas; daughters, Tammy Steele and Angie Steele both of Dallas, Texas, and Stephanie Steele of Morris, Oklahoma; sons, Chris Steele of Dallas, Texas, Rick Steele of Olathe, Missouri, and Mark Steele of Letterkenny, Pennsylvania; mother, Dorothy Steele of Livingston, Texas; grandchildren, Tara, Noah, and Taylor; and brother, Randolph Steele of Houston, 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.
Curtis Edward Berry
Funeral Services for Mr. Curtis Edward Berry Sr., 69, of Chester will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. in the St. Luke Baptist Church in San Augustine. Interment will follow in the St. Luke Cemetery in San Augustine. A visitation will be held on Friday, May 10, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. at Corrigan Funeral Home.
Mr. Berry went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Curtis was born in San Augustine on October 3, 1949 to Robert Earl and Wilma (Lane) Berry. He was employed as a welder for many years and an active member of Palestine Baptist Church in Chester.
Mr. Berry is survived by his mother, Wilma Berry of Chester; son, Curtis Berry Jr. and wife Shenskina of Lufkin; brothers, Carlos Berry and wife Jennifer of Chester and Ben Berry of Chester; sisters, Evelyn (Berry) Barnes of Lufkin and Wilma (Berry) White of Chester; granddaughters, Cierra Berry and Ci’nya Berry and numerous other relatives and friends who will miss him greatly.
He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Earl Berry and brother Waymon Berry.
Services are entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home, Inc.
Shirley June Atherton Seek
Memorial services for Shirley June Atherton Seek, 84, of Livingston, Texas will be held Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Central Baptist Church Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Mike Meadows officiating.
Mrs. Seek was born on February 24, 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri to parents, Kenneth and Delpha Atherton and passed away peacefully on April 21, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, John Wesley Seek, daughter, Cathie White, great grandson, William Burks, brother, Harry Atherton and half siblings Donnell and Dorothy.
She is survived by her daughter, Helen Fancher and husband, Richard of Livingston; son, Jr. Seek and wife, Detra of Baytown; daughter, Connie White and husband, Schuyler of Sugarland; son, Kenneth Seek and wife, Stephanie of Livingston; son, Gary Seek and friend Deborah, of Livingston; and daughter, Tammy Dunsmore of Livingston. Thirteen grandchildren, Lonnie White, Shane White, Lisa White, April Slone, Ricky Fancher, Sky White, Brian White, James Seek, KellyAnn Seek, Casey Seek, Ashley Boultinghouse, Donna Burks and Amber Pennington. She had 29 great grandchildren and 14 great-great grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews and close friends.
Until her health condition made it impossible Shirley was an active member of Central Baptist Church. She dedicated over 38 years to the Children’s Ministry. There was never a time that you didn’t see Ms. Shirley there caring for the little ones. She loved her fellow church family just as much as her own family. Crafting was her most treasured hobby. She loved making things for her family and friends. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.
Gregory Allen Poynter November 10, 1958 – May 4, 2019
Memorial services for Gregory Allen Poynter, 60, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Fred Gonzales officiating.
Greg was born November 10, 1958 in Topeka, Kansas to parents, Herbert Morrell Poynter and Retha May (Savage) Poynter, and passed away May 4, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents. During his life, Greg was an Air Force Brat and attended schools in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Springfield, Nebraska and Guam. He graduated from Springfield Platteview High School in 1977.
In 1996, his life was forever changed - Greg met the love of his life, Vicky. In her, he had finally found his refuge, his soul-mate, his best friend, career partner and dance partner for life. He started with the Sonic Drive-In Corporation and was an area manager until September of 1998 when Vicky and Greg became the owners of the Sonic here in Livingston. It was here through hard work and dedication that they were able to have one of the highest volume stores for a number of years, but most importantly, they were able to impact the lives of so many young employees. Some of the most heart-warming and moving moments for Greg’s family, were to meet the countless young people that Greg and Vicky had positively impacted through the years. Greg had shown them how to choose a path to be successful in life by adopting a strong work ethic, accountability, discipline and just plain old unconditional love. He was always the first one to lend a helping hand to a friend, neighbor or even to a complete stranger. In 2005, when Hurricane Rita hit, Greg and Vicky assisted by feeding the first responders and families displaced by the storm. When they had exhausted ways to assist others, he came home to clean up their lakeside retreat, only to find that his neighbors had already cleaned up.
Greg loved spending time with his family and friends. He had a strong sense of adventure and loved to travel, go boating, riding his Harley, swapping stories, and country music. Greg loved the beautiful message that the songs delivered, but most of all, he loved twirling his beloved bride, Vicky, across the dance floor – that was his heaven on earth.
He is survived by his beautiful and devoted wife of 22 years, Vicky Poynter of Livingston, Texas; son, Ryne Lindley and wife, Sunny of Elysian Fields, Texas; daughter, Cede Newton and husband, Stephen of Elysian Fields, Texas; grandchildren, Haley Lindley, Rylan Lindley, Rhett Lindley, and Ella Grace Newton; mother-in-law, Patsy Oglesby of Amarillo, Texas; brother, Steve Poynter and wife, Kim of Albuquerque, New Mexico; sisters, Teri Vierregger and husband, Roger of Bellevue, Nebraska, and Susan Meline and future husband, Schram of Louisville, Nebraska; along with numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and friends.
In keeping with Greg’s values of being an advocate for community organizations, his family is requesting that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to any of the following organizations: FAITH, Scenic Loop Volunteer Fire Department, The Green and White Scholarship Fund, or to the Escapees Care Center.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Mae Fern Hammack April 29, 1921 – May 2, 2019
Funeral services for Mae Fern Hammack, 98, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Harold Isaacs officiating. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery in Humble, Texas. Visitation will be held Monday, May 6, 2019, from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m., in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mrs. Hammack was born April 29, 1921 in Mason, Michigan, to parents, Chester Chenoweth and Gertrude (Wilson) Chenoweth, and passed away May 2, 2019 in New Caney, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Hammack Sr.; granddaughter, Tracey Gillespie; and sister, Hilda Banter.
She is survived by daughter, Janet Yarborough; son and daughter-in-law, John and Anna Hammack; daughter and son-in-law, Marsha and Ryan McCleney; grandchildren, Bruce Gillespie, Charlie Gillespie, Shane Canada, John Hammack III, Roxanne Wedin, Rosa Slattery, Tony Anguiano, Juan Anguiano, Patrick McLeney, Danielle McLeney, and Cindy McLeney; great grandchildren, Chance, Lewis, Rebecca, Peyton, Nynke, John IV, Jason, Matthew, and Sarah; great-great grandchildren, Emma Lynn and Lamar Christ; nephews, Ira, Ralph, David, and Michael Banter; along with numerous other relatives, and friends.
Pallbearers: John Hammack Jr.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Alton Ray Kimes April 18, 1979 – April 28, 2019
Funeral services for Alton Ray Kimes, 40, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Monday, May 6, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Harold Isaacs officiating. Interment will follow in the Blue Water Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 5, 2019, from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m., in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mr. Kimes was born April 18, 1979 in Huntsville, Texas, to parents, Alton Anthony Kimes and Donna (Johnson) Davis, and passed away April 28, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father; brother, Wesley Moore; and daughter, Eden Kimes.
He is survived by his wife, Naomi Moody; daughters, Alex Thompson, Rayann Kimes, and Scarlett Kimes; son, Austin Kimes; mother, Donna Davis; grandmother, Lonna Seagroves; and father-in-law, George Moody; along with numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Pallbearers: Travis Blackman, Roy Seagroves, Robert Barker Jr., Charles Ray Lester, Nevada Lester, Austin Kimes
Honorary Pallbearer: Robert Barker Sr., Michael Butler, Richard Gorsha, George Moody
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Jack Charles Gabel
Jack Charles Gabel, born January 22, 1956 to John and Hazel Gabel in Detroit, Michigan passed away on May 1, 2019 in Livingston, Texas at the age of 63 years.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Helen Gabel; brother, Robert John Gabel; grandchildren; Gage Scott Ortego; Wyatt J Wier – Gonzalez; numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
Jack is preceded in death by his parents, John & Hazel Gabel.
He was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church and very active in the Prayer & Praise Sunday School Class.
A Visitation will be held Monday, May 6, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Pace Funeral Home.
Interment to follow at Oakview Cemetery in Royal Oak, Michigan at a later date.
John Steven Turner, of Soda, Texas was born November 10, 1985 to Dorrell Gene and Mary Hardy Turner in Houston, Texas, passed away on April 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas at the age of 33 years.
He is survived by his parents, Dorrell and Mary (Kathy) Hardy Turner; sons, Preston Troxell, John Steven Turner II, Levi Grace and Logan Turner; daughter, Madeline Turner; numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
John is preceded in death by his grandmothers, Aveline Kelley Hoard, Leavon Arrendell Bond; great grandmother, Carrie Belle Kelley; grandfathers, S.E. Hoard, Arthur Hardy and Willie Bond; aunts, Lois Faye Kennedy and Sheila Enloe Hardy; uncle, James Turner.
A visitation will he held Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Pace Funeral Home from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM.
A Celebration of John’s Life will follow the visitation at 3:00 PM, May 5, 2019 also at Pace Funeral Home with Pastor Noble Enloe officiating.
Interment to follow service at Bluff Creek Cemetery in Soda, Texas.
George Randall Jones June 21, 1961 – April 28, 2019
Funeral services for George Randall Jones, 57, of Onalaska, Texas, will be held Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Danny Benton officiating. Interment will follow in the Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until the service begins at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2019.
Mr. Jones was born June 21, 1961 in Houston, Texas to parents, Ronald Earl Jones and Violet Lorraine (Elckenhorst), and passed away on April 28, 2019 in Onalaska, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ronald Jones Jr.; and sister, Lanora Wheeler.
He is survived by his son, Casey Jones of Crystal Beach; daughter, Christol Polson of Ft. Worth; sisters, Dana Myers and husband, Randy of Dayton, and Jennifer Kuehn and husband, Pete of Caldwell; brother, Tommy Jones of Houston; grandchildren, Garrett Jones. Luke Jones, London Polson, and Lucian Polson; and niece, Hollie Burbank; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Casey Jones, Garrett Jones, Michael McCoy, Randy Lewis, Kagan Myers, Tommy Jones
Honorary Pallbearers: Luke Jones, Lucian Polson, Marvin Dees
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Margie Cross
Margie Cross, born September 29, 1931 to Jesse and Velma Baker in Carmona, Texas, passed away on April 18, 2019 in The Woodlands, Texas at the age of 87 years.
She is survived by her son, Robin Rogers & wife Paula; daughter in law, Connie Rogers; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
Margie is preceded in death by her parents, Jesse & Velma Baker; son, Timothy Rogers; stepson, Jeddie Wayne Rogers.
A Memorial Service for Margie will be held Sunday, May 5, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Carmona Community Church, Carmona, Texas with Pastor Charlie Hodges officiating.
Alonzo “Butch” Petties January 19, 1947 - April 24, 2019
Funeral Services for Mr. Alonzo “Butch” Petties, 72, of Leggett, Texas will be held Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 11 am. At the Livingston Church of God In Christ with Elder Lang Prescott III officiating. Interment will follow at Lilly Island Cemetery in Camden, Texas. “Butch” was born on January 19, 1947 to parents Mr. Walter and Johnny Lee Petties in Camden, Texas, and he passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones April 24, 2019 in Leggett, Texas. He grew up in Camden, Texas, and attended public schools and graduated from Chester High School.
He accepted Christ at a young age at Lilly Island Missionary Baptist Church where he played Santa Clause faithfully. Later in life, he united with Livingston Church of God In Christ under the leadership of Bishop Rayford A. Chimney, where he remained a member until his demise.
On December 24, 1970 he married the love of his life, Mrs. Olivet Criswell Petties for 48 Blessed years. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather who provided well and worked hard to provide for his household. Butch devoted his time and was known for his dedication to Polk County Road and Bridge for more than 38 plus years as a Heavy Equipment Operator until his health began to fail. Butch was also a faithful member of the Camden Trailblazers who loved riding horses, pinning cows and anything incorporating animals. After the passing of the late Mr. LA Prescott, Butch helped his family at Duncan Funeral Home as a gravedigger for many years also until his health declined.
He is preceded in death by: Parents: Walter and Johnny Lee Petties; Granddaughter: Olivian Petties Phlegm; Brothers: Sammy Petties, Milton Petties, Christopher Petties; Sister: Gwendolyn Petties Lyons; Father-In-Law: Oliver “Mae” Criswell; Mother-In-Law: Maseline Criswell; Brothers-In-Law: Alton Simpson, and Clyde Billy Simpson.
He leaves to cherish his wonderful memories: His wife of 48 years: Olivet Petties; Sons: Gerald Petties, Jaceon Petties, Terry Smith all of Livingston, TX; Daughters: LaTina Petties, Renada Petties, Jennifer Petties, Cheri Smith all of Livingston, TX; Grand-Children: Shanice Hulett, of Diboll, TX, Tiara Petties, Oliver Phlegm both of Livingston, TX; Great-Grandchildren: Zy’asia Wyatt, Zamorian Petties-Hill, Darrell Lane Jr., Jenesis Lane, Nialah Rouse, Josias Phillips; Sisters: Cora Penrice (Zethery), of Camden, TX, Mary Petties of Houston, TX, Patricia Brown of Corrigan, TX; Special Sisters-In-Law: Tina Johnson, Ollie Stephens (Melvin), Shirley Criswell, Kathy Prescott, Angela Figgs (Ralph), Barbie Hunt all of Livingston, TX; Brother-In-Law: Gary Criswell of Livingston, TX; Special Nephews and Niece: Lang Prescott (Jessica) Tulsa, OK, Terrance Prescott of Humble, TX, Brandon Prescott of Livingston, TX, Iva Prescott of Livingston, TX; Best Friend/Brother: Mr. Leon Jefferson of Houston, TX; Special Son: LG Dove “Po Boy” of Livingston, TX; Special Companions: Crypto, Zeus, and Pebbles; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Lang Prescott, Terrance Prescott, Brandon Prescott; Ralph Figgs Jr., Michael Wyatt Sr., Alvin Taylor, Sonny Russell
Honorary Pallbearers: Gerald Petties, Leon Jefferson, Walter Petties Sr., Jeremey Petties, Carlton Petties, Ralph Figgs Sr., Frederick Phelgm, Terry Smith, LG Dove, Min. Byron Lyons, Gary Criswell
Duncan Funeral Home is in charge of final arrangements. Please sign our guestbook at www.duncanfh.com.
Annie Lee Wiggins November 28, 1924 – April 28, 2019
Funeral services for Annie Lee Wiggins, 94, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Donald McConnell officiating. Interment will follow in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the service begins at 11:00 .a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home.
Annie Boddie Wiggins, 94, died after a long illness on April 28, 2019, in Livingston, Texas. She was born on November 28, 1924, in Edgewood, Van Zandt County, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Doyle and Ollie Owens Boddie; her loving and devoted husband of 63 years, Lincoln Wiggins; step-son, Thomas Monroe Wiggins; brothers, Troy Boddie, Marcell Boddie, and James Boddie; and sisters, Neta Tipton, and Doylene Pope.
Annie was a loving mother and homemaker. Her family was the center of her life. Each Christmas without fail, all the family gathered at Mawmaw and Pawpaw’s house for fun , laughter, fireworks, decorations, presents and the best chicken and dumplings and roast beef ever. Each of us had it in our marriage contract that we would be “home for the holidays.” Birthdays always called for birthday cakes. If we were near, we got a cake. Annie was an excellent seamstress and made all of her and her daughters’ clothes and some of her son’s and husband’s as well. She made clothes, costumes, wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, prom dresses. If it could be constructed, she could make it. Annie also ran the family country store for several years. Later she became involved in subdivision lot sales with great success. A favorite pastime was spending time on their fishing boat. A great joy later in life was playing games with her brothers and sisters and her in-laws. She often had a scrabble board set up in the living room with Neta and Allie sitting around it with her for an all-day session. She always looked forward to one of her siblings calling and saying, “Let’s play forty two.” There was hardly a night that a couple of tables were not going strong. The greatest joys of her life were her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She never failed to have a smile and hugs and kisses ready when any or all of them were near-by. Annie loved her family and loved life. She will be missed for her bright smile, her beautiful eyes and her patient, kind and loving ways.
She is survived by daughter, Martha and husband, Bill Watson; son, Joe and wife, Peg Wiggins; and daughter, Bonnie and husband Rev. Don McConnell. She is also survived by grandchildren, Will Watson, Jennifer Watson Gwyn, Doug Wiggins, Aaron McConnell, and Joseph McConnell; great-grandchildren, Erin, Kirk, Oliver, Nora, Noah, Grace and Eli; great-great grandchildren, Isabella and Abigail; sister, Lou Ellen Terry and brother, Gene Boddie.
Pallbearers: Will Watson, Doug Wiggins, Joseph McConnell, Noah McConnell, Stewart Gwyn, Bill Watson
Honorary Pallbearers: Rev. Don McConnell, Aaron McConnell
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Laura Alline Reed
Laura Alline Reed, born March 26, 1927 to Patrick and Jessie Young in Goose Creek, Texas passed away on April 28, 2019 in Livingston, Texas at the age of 92 years.
She is survived by her daughters, Carol Ann Walker, Glovenia Cash & husband Kenneth; grandchildren, Rena Sunbera, Angela Paslay, Amy Thomas, Mike Cash, Mistie Zackery, Angel Thompson, Brandon Reed and Jeff Reed; twenty-one great grandchildren; numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
Laura is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Reed; parents, Patrick and Jessie Young; daughter, Alice Alline Spriggs; son, Arthur F. Reed; four brothers & one sister.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, April 30, 2019 from 5PM to 8PM at Pace Funeral Home. A Graveside Service for Laura will be held Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 1:00 PM at San Jacinto Memorial Park in Houston, Texas with Randy Erwin officiating.
Funeral services for Bill Amason, 77, of New Caney, Texas, will be held Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Military honors will be provided by VFW Post #8658. Interment will take place in the Bethel Chapel Cemetery in Pineland, Texas at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2019 in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mr. Amason was born May 14, 1941 in Pineland, Texas to parents, Carl Edward Amason and Maxine (Hines) Amason, and passed away on April 28, 2019 in New Caney, Texas. During his life, he proudly served his country in the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lillie Amason; and daughter, Teresa Amason.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, James and Elizabeth Dean of New Caney, Texas; sister, Patsy Kaelin of Livingston, Texas; grandchildren, Caitlin Harmon and husband, Cody, and Colton Dean and wife, Makenzie; great-grandchildren, Kali Wiggins, Bentley Harmon, and Paisley Harmon; niece, Heather Kaelin; and nephews, John Kaelin, Billy Scogin, and John Scogin; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Billy Scogin, John Scogin, John Kaelin, George Pyle, Fred Toward, Colton Dean, David Knight, Tim Knight
Honorary Pallbearers: Jennifer Dowell, Whitney Rushing, Cody Harmon
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Nolan C. Tipton August 17, 1939 – April 26, 2019
N.C. “Tip” Tipton, 79 (“29 + 50 years’ experience” – as he said so often), of Livingston, was born on August 17, 1939 to Emma Lee Barnes and Robert “Bob” Tipton. He passed on Friday, April 26, 2019 in the presence of his loved ones and his devoted and loving wife of 61 plus years, Susie “Sue” Tipton. He had five children: Nolan “Bubba” Tipton, Jr. and wife Joy; Susie Denise Adkins and husband, Richard; Brenda Russell and husband, Stephen; Jeanette Rogers and husband, Lee; and Nolan Tipton III and wife, Jeannie. He was blessed to have numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and even great-great grandchildren.
He was referred to as “Little Man” by Sue often and of course “Honey.” He always knew he was in trouble when she would say, “Listen here, Little Man.” Upon waking in the mornings, he would say while looking in the mirror, “Look at that handsome devil” as Sue would tell him to “hush Honey” since she was not a morning person. He said God woke him up, so he was enjoying his day and that “no one is going to ruin my day.” Everyone who knew him loved him and he was working up until Sunday, April 21st which is exactly how he would have wanted it. The last thing he remembered was working on his deck to his travel trailer.
“Tip” as he was referred to on the railroad had some great stories and fun times while working there. That could be where he got his love for gambling. He enjoyed gambling, playing marbles, dominoes and cards. I am sure he will be meeting Dee Zeigler (his beloved mother-in-law) in heaven and trying to beat her in a game of Skipbo, which he said she always cheated at.
N.C. loved to build things and had a God given talent. He built everything from swings, decks, cabinets and even complete houses. He recently oversaw the construction of his youngest daughter’s roof to her deck and said he wanted to be sure it got done right. He was referred to as “Boss” by his son-in-law, Lee Rogers very often.
When having a difficult day or something troubling was happening he would say, “You can catch more bees with honey, than salt.” This was his attitude towards life. He was a man who never met a stranger and spoke to everyone. He had even given his last dollar to a stranger before. He loved God, although the last few years he did not attend church. He said, “a prayer in the closet is worth 10 out loud and I can pray anywhere.”
Some may wonder why there is no formal services for him, it was his wishes. He was a simple man and he frequently said, “If you can’t come see me while I am alive, damn sure don’t come see me when I am dead.” Remember him working in his overalls and his love for life. If you see a lost marble, card, or domino just know he is there. If one falls on your head, he could be trying to let you know you are “messing up”. Choose happiness and remember to always “love yourself that no one else has to love you. You love yourself.” He always said those words.
He will be greeted in heaven by his brothers, sisters, mom, dad, mother-in-law, son-in-law, and a host of friends and of course, our great God. I know God finished his porch on Friday, April 26, 2019 and he will be sitting there watching us all enjoying the sunshine. He always said, “Don’t cry over me, you have a party or cook…I know you can cook.” As we celebrate N.C. Tipton know that we had a husband, dad, brother, son, grandpa, father-in-law, and friend that we all probably did not deserve for 79 years and be happy that he is home with God, flying as our angel.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Brian Keith Buchanan August 11, 1953 – April 25, 2019
Funeral services for Brian Keith Buchanan, 65, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Shepherd United Methodist Church in Shepherd, Texas with Pastor Steven Lightfoot and Pastor Jimmy Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Point Blank, Texas.
Mr. Buchanan was born August 11, 1953 in Beaumont, Texas to parents, Robert Buchanan and Lilian (Harrell) Buchanan, and passed away on April 25, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his son, Shawn Buchanan of Kilgore; daughters, Brittany Buchanan of Livingston, and Kelsey Morris and husband, Douglas of Livingston; brothers, Gerard Buchanan, and Kerry Buchanan and wife, Peggy; and grandchildren, Kallie Polk, Shawn Buchanan Jr., Aryn Buchanan, Kennedy Morris, and Ryan Morris; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Shawn Buchanan, Delbert Joyner Jr., Kris Buchanan, Doug Morris, Sam Levassar, Scott Levassar
Honorary Pallbearers: Jerry Melton, Kerry Buchanan, Gerard Buchanan
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Nelda Ruth West
Nelda Ruth West, born September 8, 1941 to Fred and Eva Matlock in Dickinson, Texas, passed away on April 21, 2019 in The Woodlands, Texas at the age of 77 years.
She is survived by her son, Greg West, daughter, Angela Hearn; sisters, Jeanette Dickson & husband Jim; JoAnn Whitley, Shirley Treadway & husband Jim; Five grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
Nelda is preceded in death by her husband, Charlie West; parents, Fred & Eva Matlock; daughter, Tambra Foster; brother, Gene Matlock.
A Graveside Service for Nelda will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Restland Memorial Park Cemetery Livingston, Texas with Pastor Harold Isaacs officiating.
Charlotte Ann “Shannon” Brown September 21, 1938 – April 21, 2019
Ms. Charlotte Ann “Shannon” Brown, 80, of Onalaska, Texas was born September 21, 1938 in El Dorado, Arkansas to parents, Lee Roy Brown and Viola (Carey) Brown, and passed away on April 21, 2019 in Onalaska, Texas. Ms. Brown taught in public schools for 34 years and retired from Livingston Independent School District in 2004. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University and her Master’s Degree from the University of North Texas.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Jimmie Lou Small
Funeral Services for Mrs. Jimmie Lou Small, 82, of Lufkin will be held on Monday, April 22, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. in the Pine Grove Church of Christ in Corrigan with Norman Turner and Pat Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Corrigan. A visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. until service time.
Jimmie went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 18, 2019. She was born on February 3, 1937 in Camden, Texas to the late Robert Lawrence Bryant Sr. and Zeffie (Martin) Bryant. She married her soul mate, Paul Lamar Small on May 12, 1956 in Conroe, Texas. After this union, they had two daughters and one son. Jimmie retired from the City of Lufkin as a water clerk, with 13 years of service. She enjoyed being outdoors, sewing, and crocheting. She was a member of the Union Road Church of Christ in Lufkin and a member of the Huntington Chapter #938 Order of Eastern Star.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Zeffie Bryant; sisters, Gladys Louise Herrington, Ethel Lee Ellis, and Julia Maurice Owens; brother, Robert Lawrence Bryant Jr.; granddaughter, Amanda Dalton.
Jimmie is survived by her husband, Paul Lamar Small of Lufkin; daughters, Paula Cosper of Houston; Tanya Thomas and husband Ron of Tampa, FL; son, Robert Small and wife Julie of Lufkin; grandchildren, Courtney Loving, Nathan Small, Jennifer Ambrose, Michael Thomas, and Brian Thomas; great grandchild, Gabriel Ambrose and other relatives and friends.
Serving as Pallbearers: Nathan Small, Ricky Bryant Jim Hornbuckle, Phillip McClain, Raymond Klores, and David Parish.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Heart to Heart Hospice for their care.
Services are entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home, Inc.
Rita Sue Milton March 5, 1954 – April 16, 2019
Rita Sue Milton, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at Lufkin Memorial Hospital, after a lengthy illness. She was born March 5, 1954, in Houston, to parents, George Milton and Onyta (McKee) Milton Hayes. She was a 1973 graduate of Livingston High School. She is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her son, Michael Milton; sister, Neta Young; nieces, Julie Young and Shelly Young; nephew, Jacob Young and wife, Alisha; brother-in-law, Steve Young; and friend, Becky Searle; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
A private 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.
Mary Jane Snyder September 3, 1923 – March 14, 2019
Graveside services for Mary Jane Snyder, 95, of Spring, Texas, will be held Friday, April 26, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas with Bro. Steve Waldrep officiating.
Mrs. Snyder was born September 3, 1923 in Chichester, England to parents, Thomas Hards and Flora (Bailey) Hards, and passed away on March 14, 2019 in Tomball, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard Snyder; son, David Snyder; and her brothers and sisters in England.
She is survived by her daughter, Judy Berkshire and husband, Bill of Casa Grande, Arizona; son, Robert Snyder and wife, Monet of Spring, Texas; son, Vincent Snyder of Tomball, Texas; and son, Thomas Snyder and wife, Mary of Houston, Texas; along with 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.
Ruth Ann Wheelis August 20, 1942 – April 18, 2019
Ruth Ann Wheelis, 76, of Onalaska, Texas was born August 20, 1942 in Morehouse, Missouri, to parents, William Franklin Gurley and Beatrice Helen (Mosley) Gurley, and passed away April 18, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; and husband, William “Bill” Wheelis.
She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Wheelis of Fargo, North Dakota; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Steve Walker of Groves, Texas; daughter, Melanie Greene of Onalaska, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Glen and Crystal Wheelis of Eustice, Florida; grandchildren, James Young and wife Michelle, Kristi Norman and husband Andrew, Joshua Patrick and wife Raquel, Brandon Greene, and Cody Greene; great grandchildren, Destiny Young, James Young Jr., Eli Norman, Reese Norman, and Annalynn Norman; 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.
Deloris Dene (Cherry) Swearingen
Funeral Services for Delores Swearingen will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Corrigan Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Corrigan. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service.
Delores Dene (Cherry) Swearingen, 66, of Corrigan went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 17, 2019. Delores was born in Corrigan on February 28, 1953 to the late Preston and Patsy (Payne) Cherry. She was an active member of Barnum Baptist Church. Delores was a scrapbooking enthusiast and through her hobby, she gained some very special friends. Special thanks to Sue, Bonnie, DeeDee and special friend Pam Vinson. She was a retiree of Polk County Precinct 3, after 22 years of service. She loved her job and her co-workers.
Mrs. Swearingen is survived by her husband, Jerry Swearingen of the Barnum Community; sisters, Donna Flowers of Corrigan and Delene Ross and husband Lynn of Bridge City; daughters, Adrianne McCasland of Oklahoma City, OK and Stephane McCasland of Trinity; stepsons, Jerry Don Swearingen and wife Dana of Hudson and Timothy Swearingen of Palestine; grandchildren, Makayla, McKenna, Hayden, and Laney; great grandchild, Cason; very special uncles, Aubrey Cherry and Howard Payne; a host of nieces and nephews, she loved them all. Aunt Denner, Aunt JoZell, and Aunt Betty.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Preston and Pat Cherry, father-in-law & mother-in-law, Merwin and Gladys Swearingen; brothers-in-law, Joe Swearingen, Mike Flowers, and Glenn Williams.
Pallbearers: Patrick Cherry, Jr. Cherry, Michael Hubert, Steven Jones, Jerry Don Swearingen, Chris Williams, Tommy Selman, and Curtis Parker.
Honorary Pallbearers: Hayden Jones, Tim Swearingen, Robert Vinson, and Kevin Chambliss.
A special thanks to Sarah Williams, her sister-in-law—for everything.
A big thanks to Hospice in the Pines for their care.
Services are entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home, Inc.
Clyde May Pope
Clyde May Pope, born June 9, 1937 to Laurence and Euline Bozeman in Tarboro, North Carolina, passed away on April 13, 2019 in Livingston, Texas at the age of 81 years.
She is survived by her sons, Lonnie Sanderson, Doug Sanderson; brother, Brooke Bozeman; grandchildren, Clifton Sanderson & wife Tacora, Ricky Sanderson, Kathy Trollinger & husband Tony, Pamela Shaw, Chris Shaw, Matthew Sanderson and Jessica Sanderson; fourteen great grandchildren; numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
May is preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Pope; parents, Laurence & Euline Bozeman; children, Ricky Sanderson and Brenda Shaw; brothers, Hubert, Emit, Lawrence and Lewis; sister, Irene.
A Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 16, 2019 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Pace Funeral Home. A Celebration of May’s Life will be Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Pace Funeral Home with Pastor Wayne Bickley officiating.
Interment to follow at West Tempe Cemetery in Livingston, Texas.
We rejoice in the life of Connie Hatfield Collins. Born on November 19, 1961 passed away on April 9, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. Connie lived 57 years and 4 months. She is survived by her mother Betty Thornton, brothers Jack Thornton and Fred Thornton, sisters Elfi Stewart, Anita Partida and Betsy Welch, her son Kenneth Hatfield, daughter-in-law Tara Hatfield, granddaughters Kayla Hatfield and Emma Hatfield, grandson Hunter Hatfield and all of her numerous nieces and nephews.
Connie was preceded in death by her father Robert Thornton and her husband Lavon Collins. Connie served Polk County Texas for 20+ years in several different positions in the EMS field. Connie was loved greatly and will be missed by all that knew her.
William Henry Clafferty Jr. September 8, 1936 – April 6, 2019
Funeral mass for William Henry Clafferty Jr., 82, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Livingston, Texas with Father Tarsisius Puling, SVD officiating. A rosary will be held from 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2019 until the service begins at 11:00 a.m.
Mr. Clafferty was born September 8, 1936 in Longview, Texas, to parents, William Henry Clafferty Sr. and Mabel (Smith) Clafferty and passed away in Elkhart, Texas, on April 6, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Jeannie Clafferty and Concetta Clafferty; and sisters, Barbara Clafferty, Delores Andrews, and Mabel Hayes.
During his life, Hank served two years in the National Guard in Longview, Texas. He served 4 years in the Air Force during peace time. After getting married and moving to Texas City, Texas, he volunteered with the Galveston County Sheriff’s Dept. Marine Division for search and rescue. He worked at NASA for thirty-two years for various contractors through the move of equipment in various buildings throughout Houston to the present site in Webster, Texas. He then continued to work through all of the flights including the end of the Shuttle Program. He retired and moved to managing a wine-grape vineyard near Rising Star, Texas for nine years. While there, Hank was commissioned by the pastor to serve as an Adult Acolyte to help the priest manage the four parishes he was pastor of.
After a move to Brownwood, Texas, Hank volunteered at the VA Clinic as a driver of a van shuttle to and from the VA Hospital in Temple, Texas. He then became the Co-coordinator of the service and did so for five years until our move to Livingston, Texas in March of 2009. He was a father of five girls and married for fifty-seven years to the same lady.
He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Clafferty of Livingston; daughters, Elodie Jo Gasca and husband, Lupe of Deer Park, Kelly Ann Gonzales of League City, and Colleen Marie Montague of Katy; grandchildren, Brent Clafferty, Michelle Rives and husband, Bryan, Jessica Gonzales, Ashley Montague-McChesney and husband, Shad, Christina Montague, Taylor Surratt, Tyler Surratt, and Taryn Surratt; great-grandchildren, Avery Rives, Jackson Rives, Everett Rives, Alexander McChesney, and James McChesney; and brother, Mike Clafferty and wife, JoAnn; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
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Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Rose Coleman Helmontoller Speights June 30, 1940 – April 8, 2019
Funeral services for Rose Coleman Helmontoller Speights, 78, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Friday, April 12, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow in the Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the service begins in the funeral home.
Rose was born June 30, 1940 to parents Clint “Buck” Coleman and Beatrice Turner Coleman, the 3rd of 8 children. After several moves, her family settled in Schwab City, Texas. She married Ira “Radar” Helmontoller on December 22, 1956. They were married until his death on September 8, 1988. She married B.E. “Slim” Speights March 20, 1993 and they were married until his death on December 1, 2002. She always bragged about how lucky she was to have married two wonderful men!
Rose never met a stranger and was known for talking to everyone no matter where she was. She was passionate about her family, God and her country. She was a founding member of F.A.I.T.H. (Families and Individuals Thanking Heroes) and was actively involved in the care package program until her health started declining a few years ago. But that did not stop her from telling everyone she came in contact with about the program! She will always be remembered for her fund-raising efforts for this group.
Although Rose’s last 6 months were confined to hospitals and Pine Ridge Health Care Center, she continued to make friends among the staff and looked at them all as her “family”. A special thank you to the ENTIRE staff of Pine Ridge Health Care Center for the love and care and special attention given to “Mrs. Rose.” She loved each and every one of you! Rose also wanted to say a last big thank you to her special son and doctor, Dr Jerry Wood. She always loved you and appreciated you for your care and friendship! Your family is her family!
She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Bea and Danny Ellis, and Mary and David Landgrebe; and the true loves of her life - her grandchildren, Sean, Heather, Greyson, Axel, Kristopher and Tara Ellis, and Bowen, Kristen, and Katherine Landgrebe.
She is also survived by her step-children, Larry and Jo Speights, Brenda and Michael Walker, and Linda Speights; grandchildren, Lara and Jhodig Marcano, John, Cori, and Mary Speights, Michelle and Larry Lyons, and Kimberly Tynan; along with great-grandchildren, Alexis and Lara Lyons, and Brooklyn and Kason Willett. She loved them as her own! She is survived by her siblings, Doris Nerren, Margaret Evon Hill, Amanda and David Jones, Clint and Carolyn Coleman, Vinnie Siegel, and Dianne Shults. A special bond with each of them will always be remembered and cherished.Rose was blessed with many, many nephews and nieces, all of whom she loved and doted on. She had a special bond with them all and loved them with her entire being.
Rose also valued her friends and made a point to talk to anyone and everyone, and to get to know them, whether they wanted to or not. She made friends for life! She is survived by her longest friendship of 63 years, Ada Ruth Oberpriller. Although their friendship has been confined to the phone the last 10 years, it was just as endearing to her last week as it was when they met. She also especially loved Helene Bauldree Alphin, Grace Luna, Sherry Middleton, and Tom and Jenny Hall, her Livingston Physical Therapy girls, her Chicago Family, Lawrence, Helga, Barry, Joan and Doris, and her adopted grandkids, Bobby and Cassy Johns.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husbands; grandson, Kevin Allen Landgrebe; sister, Marcell Smith; and brothers-in-law, Bill Nerren, Delbert Hill, Jack Smith, Bobby Johnson, and Don Siegel.
In lieu of flowers, she has asked for donations be made to F.A.I.T.H. at 305 West Mill, Livingston, Texas, 77351; The Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post# 8658 at PO Box 1174, Livingston, Texas, 77351; or to the charity of your choice.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Thomas Lockhart
Funeral Services for Thomas Lockhart, 99, of Corrigan, Texas will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Corrigan Funeral Home with Pastor Buster Grigg officiating. Interment will follow in the Carmona Cemetery, Corrigan, Texas. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service.
Thomas finished his earthly journey on Thursday, April 4, 2019 and went home to be with the Lord. He was born in Carmona, Texas on November 20, 1919 to the late Frank and Nellie (Toney) Lockhart.
Thomas joined the United States Army and served his country from 1944-1946. After his honorable discharge from the military, he went to work for Shell Oil Company as a pipefitter for 30 years. He was a Baptist by faith and a long-time member of First Baptist Church in Corrigan.
He enjoyed going to the Nutrition Center and playing dominos and “42” with his friends. He looked forward to Sunday drives to the lake and enjoyed the scenery along the way. His favorite restaurant in town was Johnson’s Café. While eating at Johnson’s on Sunday’s, he got the joy of visiting other friends that knew him as well.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Miriam (Sailer) Lockhart; son, James Thomas “Tommy” Lockhart; daughter, Mila Kay Lockhart; brother, J.C. “Tuffy” Lockhart; sister-in-law, Audrey Lockhart.
He is survived by his granddaughter Joanna Hendrix and husband Tommy of Annona, Texas; grandson, Jonathan McEvoy and wife Delma of La Porte, Texas; great grandchildren, Madeline, Seth, Ethan, Jonathan Jr.; Ashton and Gavin and one great-great grandchild on the way; companion and caregiver, Shirley Davis; special friends, Charlie Cline and Jim Stokley and numerous other friends who will miss him dearly.
Pallbearers: Tommy Hendrix, Seth Price, Ethan Hendrix, Jonathan McEvoy Jr., Dustin Langston, John Blalock, and Matthew Blalock.
Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home
NEOMA ESTELLE POPE
NEOMA ESTELLE POPE escaped her earthly abode on the morning of April 6, 2019, in Lufkin, Texas at the age of 93 years. She was born on June 4, 1925, at Honey Island, Texas, the fifth child of Elijah Clayborn Sellers and Dora Idella Jones Sellers. She was the last living sibling of William C. Sellers, Georgia Murphy, Bessie Martin, James Sellers, Betty Rose and Stanley Sellers.
Estelle graduated from Saratoga High School in 1944. She married George C. Pope, Sr. on May 31, 1947, in Saratoga, Texas. She was married to G. C. for 64 years until his death in 2011. They raised three children in Baytown, Texas: Tanya DeLozier (deceased), Lisa Long (son-in-law, Vernon “Sonny” Long), and George Carl Pope, Jr.
Estelle was a homebody is ever there was one. She was content to maintain the “home fires” and serve her husband and children. Her house was always tidy and welcoming. They always slept in clean beds and had clean clothes to wear. G.C. always said she was the best washer woman he ever knew because she never let the laundry pile up. The hamper got full sometimes with five people in the home but never overflowed. Even at 93 the dishes were promptly washed and stacked in the drain rack. And most of all while growing up, the front porch was swept every day. After G.C. built the front deck on their lake house, Carl could be assured that when he came over she would have him blow off the oak leaves.
She was always a strong support for her children and grandchildren, nieces and nephews through her loving, gentle ways and regular petition in prayer. She was adored by five granddaughters, Ashley Gunther, Allison Flugrath, Kate Jablonski, Lorren DeLozier and Abigail Long, and five great-grandchildren, Elliott and Emmalin Hintze, Karley and Konrad and soon to be born Keller Gunther, and Atticus Smith. Beloved nieces Dyli Martin and Nyli Smith were like daughters to her and provided great comfort and joy in her later years. She also had a special affection for nephew, Joe Pope, Jr. and his wife Elaine, who visited her often. Numerous other nieces and nephews were a happy part of her life in the Sellers-Pope family.
Services will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Visitation and viewing from 12-2pm with service to begin at 2pm. Burial services to follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Woodville, Texas.
Memorial services for Anna Ruth Mabry, 73, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Todd McAdams officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the service begins in the funeral home.
Mrs. Mabry was born July 6, 1945 in Conway, Arkansas to parents, Ancil Starr and Anna Lee (Bartley) Starr, and passed away on April 5, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold Mabry; and sisters, Norma Barrington and Oneta Odom.
She is survived by her daughter, Kellie Blackwell; daughter, Shellie Mabry and fiancé, Chris Chrisley; son, Brent Mabry and wife, Whitney; brother, Harold Starr and wife, Margaret; grandchildren, Bryan Blackwell and Hannah, Bradley Blackwell, Brady Blackwell, Joshua Teel and Kitti, Jacob Teel and Megan, Liam Mabry, and Kaileigh Houston; and great-grandchildren, Charlotte Blackwell, Harper Blackwell, Stian Teel, and Easton Houston; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
The family would like to thank Pine Ridge Healthcare, The Bradford at Brookside, and Hospice In The Pines.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
William “Bill” Waldemar Schubert July 2, 1931 – April 4, 2019
Memorial services for William “Bill” Waldemar Schubert, 87, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Friday, April 12, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Steve Woody officiating. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church in Anahuac, Texas.
Bill Schubert passed away peacefully in Livingston, Texas on April 4, 2019. He was born in Effingham, Illinois and graduated from high school in Merchantville, New Jersey. He went on to earn a music degree from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey. Bill proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps where he used his musical talent to build a recruit choir. After the service, Bill went back to school to earn a Bachelor’s degree in order for him to teach public school. He then became the Choir Director for high school in Anahuac, Texas. Eventually, receiving his Master’s degree in Performance from Lamar University.
Bill was also very active in church and served as choir director and youth minister in the First United Methodist Church in Bay City, Texas and in the Grace Methodist Church in Baytown, Texas. In his spare time, Bill preformed in many musicals, but his favor part was Tevye in “Fiddler On The Roof.” He performed in Baytown and Liberty Little Theaters, the Beaumont Opera, the Houston Opera, and at Lamar University.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Wilma Schubert; and his first wife, Shirley Schubert. He is survived by his wife, Wilbur Lee Schubert; sons, Mark Schubert and wife, Pam, and son, Billy Schubert and wife, Liz; daughter, Belinda Schubert and partner, Dewey Windham; step-son, Mike Chessher; step-daughter, Melissa Chessher; grandchildren, Kellie Standley, Blake Standley, Robbie Schubert and wife, Anne, Dustin Schubert and wife, Macie, Nicole Grisham and husband, Matt, Shelli Wendland and husband, Kevin, Shawn Schubert, Scott Schubert, Stephanie Daniels and husband, Ron, Kelsey Kelley and husband, Cody, Nicole Belanger, and Emily Chessher; 12 great-grandchildren; and special friends, Chris Rash, Martha Norris, and the Sunday Morning Breakfast Club; along with numerous other family members, friends, and students whose lives he touched.
He was a great teacher, educator and philosopher with a magnificent tenor voice. He enjoyed a successful career in music as a performer and an educator. He built an award-winning choir program at Anahuac High School and changed the lives of many students by helping them find their voice. Bill will always be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Livingston First United Methodist Church Music Ministry, P.O. Box 1638, Livingston, Texas 77351 or to a charity of your choice.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Erline Hamil
Erline Hamil, born July 1, 1936 to Ernst and Erna Haas in Houston, Texas went to be with Our Father in Heaven on April 5, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Ronald Hamil; sons Daniel Hamil and wife Sharla, Dean Hamil and wife Rhonda, daughter Doris Armstrong; sister Rosalee Mueller; grandchildren Ryan Hamil, Travis Hamil, Megan Griffith and Connor Armstrong; great granddaughters, Kameryn Hamil and Kinsley Hamil; numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
She was born in St. Joseph Hospital in Houston TX. She graduated high school from Houston Reagan in 1954 and then attended Texas Lutheran college from 1954-1955. Erline started work at Shell Development in 1956 and met her husband there in 1958. They were happily married on May 29, 1959 at Grace Lutheran Church in Houston TX.
She worked at Exxon from 1959-1960. From 1960 to 1973 she was a loving and devoted stay at home mom to her three children and her husband. Ron and Erline owned Hamil’s Mens Store from 1973-1983 where they worked closely together. While living in Friendswood Erline was actively involved in Hope Lutheran Church where she was a member of the Ladies Guild and volunteered in many activities. She worked at Community National Bank for 12 years. In 1996 they moved from Friendswood to Livingston in a home they designed and built together.
Erline was active in the First United Methodist Church with involvement in her Sunday School class and played in the Silver Bells Group. She also enjoyed her bowling league and playing bridge with her many friends.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday, April 8, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Pace Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with Reverend Brian Waddell officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to The Wounded Warriors Project or Music Department at First United Methodist Church Livingston.
Barbara Jean Ridgeway February 3, 1937 – March 31, 2019
A Celebration of Life for Barbara J Ridgeway will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Livingston on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 11:00 am.
Barb was born February 3, 1937 in Seymour Indiana to parents Harold and Marie Alexander and passed away peacefully in Livingston, Texas surrounded by her loving family and friends March 31, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents and older brother Jimmy Alexander, who died as a toddler.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Gerry Ridgeway; her children, Vikki (Matt) Jones, Jim Sylvester, and Deb (Kurt) Neubek and her grandsons, Dean and Grant Neubek. She is also survived by her sisters, Pam (Benny) King and Anita Naanes plus loving nieces, nephews and countless extended family and friends.
Barb was a kind and generous soul who loved to work with the elderly, volunteer for good causes and show her artistic side through needlework and flowers. Barb always taught that no matter what, family stuck together, forgave each other, and loved each other. She passed on the good values of a Christian life and we’re forever thankful. She’ll be missed and remembered. Knowing she passed peacefully and is in God’s loving arms brings her physical life to a beautiful end and her spirit life to a wonderful beginning.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Terry Lee Klock December 3, 1951 – April 2, 2019
The Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Terry Lee Klock, 67, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Father Chester Makowski officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the service begins in the funeral home.
Terry was born December 3, 1951 in Watertown, New York to parents, Preston Klock Jr. and Helen Hoover Henderson, and passed away peacefully in his home on April 2, 2019.
In 1983 Terry moved his family here from Missouri City, Tx. He was very involved in Livingston Little League and Girls Soft Ball. He was a master cabinet builder and a gifted wood worker. His entire life Terry could be found working on a pit crew, hauling race cars, building and repairing whatever was needed at racetracks, driving car #99 and was the flagman at local racetracks. In his spare time, he coached his grandson’s T-Ball team, The Bandits. Terry never remarried after his divorce from Jorja. Jorja and her husband, Butch Turner, had a special friendship with Terry all while raising their grandson, Kaiden together.
He is preceded in death by his parents; stepmom, Sue Klock Browne; step-brother, Cleon Betsill; sister, Valarie Klock Jacobs; brother-in-law, Charlie Lee; and nephew, Dory Klock.
He is survived by his children, Kevin and Lindsey Klock; grandson, Kaiden; 4 brothers, Kelvin Klock and wife, Lin, Randy Klock and wife, Janet, Alvin Klock and wife, Christina, and Wayne Brown; 5 sisters, Trudy Lee, Brenda Jones, Tina Steenerson, LaQuita Clark, Linda Woehl; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and wonderful friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Jo Ann Nelson
Graveside Services for Mrs. Jo Ann Nelson, 83, of Deer Park, Texas will be held Friday, April 5, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. in the Union Springs Cemetery with Pastor Charlie Hodge officiating.
Jo Ann went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on October 9, 1935 in Trinity, Texas to the late Robert Oliver “RO” and Jewel (Arnold) Chessher.
Jo Ann was a Baptist by faith and a longtime member of Sagemont Church. She grew up in Groveton and attended Groveton High School. Her hobbies were adult coloring, needle point, embroidering, shopping, collages, and reading. Spending time with her family, Christmas giving, laughing, and singing gospel hymns brought her the most joy.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Oliver “RO” and Jewel Chessher; former husband, Emmett Allen; daughter, Connie Dunstan; brother, Robert Chessher.
Jo Ann is survived by her daughters, Mary Ziegler of Deer Park; Ellen and husband Lonnie Gillespie of Deer Park; sister, Bonnie Runge; brother, Dan Chessher and wife Jackie; grandchildren; Kathy Gouger and husband Norman, Ronnie St. Lawrence, April Zarzour, Randy White and wife Amanda, Melissa West and husband Mike, and Casey Burkett and wife Tammy; 11 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Michael West, Casey Burkett, Chris Chessher, Greg Runge, Charles Runge, and Norman Gouger.
Services are entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home, Inc.
Carey Eileen Cook August 4, 1923 – April 2, 2019
Graveside services for Carey Eileen Cook, 95, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Jones Prairie Cemetery in Leggett, Texas with Rev. Harold Isaacs officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2019 in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mrs. Cook was born August 4, 1923 in Leggett, Texas to parents, Lewis T. Galloway and Mattie Ellen (Laroe) Galloway, and passed away on April 2, 2019 in Huntsville, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wilburn Cook; and brothers, Donnie Galloway and Glen Galloway.
She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Schulz of Los Angeles, Texas; daughter, Kayla Duerer and husband, Cordell of Huntsville, Texas; grandchildren, Walker Schulz and wife, Anne, Joel Schulz, and Courtney Hilliard and husband, Michael; and great-grandchildren, Lillian Grace Schulz, Stephen Schulz, Rayney Schulz, and Haisley Mae Hilliard; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Jacque Delahoussaye, Tony Jernigan, Rusty Jernigan, Joel Schulz, Michael Hilliard, Mike Nettles, Jared Jernigan, Cordell Duerer
Honorary Pallbearers: George Galloway, Walker Schulz, Danny Montoya
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Crystal Mary Mingues
Crystal Mary Mingues, born January 19, 1994 to Lonnie Mingues and Eliza Shavers in Mountain View, Arkansas, passed away on March 29, 2019 in Shepherd, Texas at the age of 25 years.
She is survived by her father, Monty Wayne Mingues; mother, Eliza Shavers; son, Brandon Nicolos Sherrard; grandparents, Richard & Susan Lower; brothers, James Preston Hall, Calvin Wayne Hall; numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
Crystal is preceded in death by her sister, Phenelopy.
Jonathan Merritt Alexander Sr. December 12, 1953 – April 1, 2019
Graveside services for Jonathan Merritt Alexander Sr., 65, of New Willard, Texas, will be held Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Alexander Cemetery in New Willard, Texas with Rev. Tim Thompson officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Jon was born December 12, 1953 in Livingston, Texas, to parents, E. E. Stiney and Jenarie Alexander and passed away peacefully at his home in New Willard, Texas, surrounded by his loving family on April 1, 2019.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jack Alexander; and granddaughter, Merritt Elizabeth Alexander.
He is survived by his sons, Clinton Alexander, and Jonathan Alexander Jr. and wife Julie; grandsons, Jackson and Ethan Alexander; and sister and brother-in-law, Chris and Mike Center; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Jon was a generous and kind man, and a loyal friend, who never failed to lend a helping hand to those in need. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Alan Dale Oxener July 10, 1941 – April 1, 2019
Memorial services for Alan Dale Oxener, 77, of Onalaska, Texas, will be held Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Pine Forest Baptist Church in Onalaska, Texas with Rev. Sean Ferry officiating. Military honors will be provided by VFW Post #8568. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the service begins at 11:00 a.m. in the Pine Forest Baptist Church.
Mr. Oxener was born July 10, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois to parents, Jacob Frederick Oxener and Henrietta (Stevenhagen) Oxener, and passed away on April 1, 2019 in Onalaska, Texas. During his life, he proudly served his county in the United States Marine Corps. He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Oxener of Onalaska, Texas; son, Steven Oxener of Houston, Texas; daughter, Marianne Konicek of Houston, Texas; son, Todd Oxener and wife, Theresa of Waller, Texas; sister, Nancy Kennedy of Largo, Florida; and grandchildren, Amber, Austin, Megan, Don and Alexis; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pine Forest Baptist Church; 10537 US 190; Livingston, Texas 77351
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Gary Roberts Gary Roberts, born June 27, 1935 to Leroy and Dorothy Roberts in Hamilton, Ohio, passed away on April 1, 2019 in Conroe, Texas at the age of 83 years.
He is survived by his sons, Kasey Roberts, Kirk Roberts and Kerry Roberts; daughters, Kim Scoville and Kelly Lackey; brother, Jerry Roberts; thirteen grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; numerous other relatives and a host of friends. Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Leroy & Dorothy Roberts; sister, Marsha.
A Graveside Service for Gary will be held Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Foster Cemetery in Point Blank, Texas with Pastor Harold Isaacs.
Military Honors will be provided by VFW Post 8568.
Velma Lee Shamel January 31, 1926 – March 30, 2019
Graveside services for Velma Lee Shamel, 93, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. in the Magnolia Hill Cemetery in Segno, Texas with Mitchell Murphy officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 3, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., before the service, in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mrs. Shamel was born January 31, 1926 in Hardin County, Texas, to parents, Jesse James Wilkinson and Edna (Collins) Wilkinson, and passed away March 30, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Shamel; brothers, William Wilkinson and Clarence Wilkinson; and sister, Margie Miller.
She is survived by her daughter, Gretchen Rushing of Livingston, Texas; grandsons, Ian Rushing and Evan Rushing; and sister, Rose Gay also of Livingston, Texas; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
The family wishes to thank everyone at the Pine Ridge Nursing Home and Kindred Hospice for the excellent care of their loved one.
Pallbearers: Ian Rushing and Evan Rushing
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Larry Ervin Deplois May 8, 1944 – March 29, 2019
Graveside services for Larry Ervin Deplois, 74, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Pick Bland officiating.
Mr. Deplois was born May 8, 1944 in Nowata, Oklahoma to parents, Otto Deplois and Francis (Rich) Deplois, and passed away on March 29, 2019 in Conroe, Texas. During his life, he proudly served his county in the United States Navy. He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his son, Larry Deplois Jr. and wife, Jennifer of Cleveland, Texas; grandson, Matthew Deplois and wife, Amie of Onalaska, Texas; granddaughter, Macie Deplois and husband, Shawn of New Braunfels, Texas; grandson, Jacob Deplois of Dayton, Texas; granddaughters, Alissa Millican of Porter, Texas, and Kasey Deplois of Cleveland; Texas; great-grandson, Derrek Deplois of New Braunfels, Texas; great-granddaughters, Bailey Anciso and Kennedy Anciso both of New Braunfels, Texas; great-grandson, Jaxin Deplois of Onalaska, Texas; and extended family member, Karen King of Cushing, Oklahoma; 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.
Glenda Maxine Baker Cryer March 5, 1942 – March 27, 2019
Funeral services for Glenda Maxine Baker Cryer, 77, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Sunday, March 31, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Roy Blackmon and Bro. Mike Meadows officiating. Interment will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Corrigan, Texas. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mrs. Cryer was born March 5, 1942 in Grapeland, Texas to parents, McCormick “Mack” Baker and Arthie (Pyle) Baker, and passed away on March 27, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Glenn Cryer; and brother, Gary Baker.
She is survived by her daughter, Donna Lawson and husband, Terry of McKinney; daughter, Celia Davis and husband, Jack of Livingston; granddaughter, Ashley Akers and husband, Emmanuel of Fate; grandson, Tyler Lawson of Prosper; nieces, Angela Goines and husband, Gary of The Woodlands, Alison Davis and husband, Mitch of Center, and Sandy Gilzow and husband, Gabe of Chester; nephew, Andy Baker and wife, Jennifer of Huntsville; sister-in-law, Carolyn Hanselman and husband, Ken of Huntsville; brother-in-law, Don Cryer and wife, Mary of Chester; and her soon-to-be-born great-granddaughter, Riley Ruth Akers; along with numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Terry Lawson, Jack Davis, Tyler Lawson, Emmanuel Akers, Don Cryer, Andy Mack Baker, Phillip Monthy
Honorary Pallbearers: Central Baptist Sunday School Class, Precept Bible Study Class, Central Baptist Choir
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Johnnie “Mike” Micheal Allen September 26, 1960 – March 27, 2019
Graveside services for Johnnie “Mike” Micheal Allen, 58, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Magnolia Hill Cemetery in Segno, Texas with Bro. Mitch Murphy officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, March 29, 2019 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mike was born on September 26, 1960 in Livingston, Texas to parents, Marvin Allen and Betty Louise (McNiel) Allen, and passed away on March 27, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, James Marvin Allen.
He is survived by his daughter, Kelsey Holuby of Livingston, Texas; son, Jeffrey Wiggins of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Abigail Allen of Granbury, Texas; grandsons, Brighten Holuby 0of Livingston, Texas and Jeffrey Wiggins Jr. of Santa Fe, Texas; granddaughter, Hailey Wiggins of Livingston, Texas; and sisters, Cindy Tolar and Linda Bartlett both of Livingston, Texas; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Wayne Munson, Ricky Enerson, Ricky Harris, Darrell Tolar, Joe LeBlanc, Scotty Thompson
Honorary Pallbearers: Bo Tolar, Blain Tolar, Walker Tolar, Jeffrey Wiggins, Landon Leggett, Jacob Leggett, John Ellett
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
David Charles Myers October 29, 1950 – March 24, 2019
Memorial services for David Charles Myers, 68, of Onalaska, Texas, will be held Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Church of Christ in Onalaska, Texas with Jerry Myers officiating.
David was born on October 29, 1950 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to parents, Arthur Jerome Myers and Leola Lee (McFarland) Myers, and passed away on March 24, 2019 in Onalaska, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Myers of Onalaska, Texas; brother, Jerry Myers and wife, Sherrill of Topeka, Kansas; daughter, Carrie Jo Gernhauser and husband, John of White Settlement, Texas; step-daughter, Christi Francis of Cypress, Texas; step-son, Michael Franks and wife, Candice of Longview, Texas; grandchildren, Johnny Gernhauser, Jake Gernhauser, Mikayla Francis, Savanna Francis, Mason Franks, and Cora Lee Franks; nephews, Brad Myers and wife, Terra of Edmond, Oklahoma, and Nate Myers and wife, Ashley of Arcadia, Oklahoma; niece, Susan Fulks and husband, Josh of Edmond, Oklahoma; and great-nieces and nephews, Jett, Jaggar, Aiden, Miley, and Jules Lee; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Honorary Pallbearers: Johnny Gernhauser, Jake Gernhauser, Mikayla Francis, Savanna Francis, Mason Franks, Cora Lee Franks, Brad Myers, Nate Myers, Susan Fulks
At the request of the Myers family, attendees are asked not to wear black clothing as this is a Celebration of David’s life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Livingston Kindred Hospice or to the American Cancer Society in David’s name.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Clydus Fay Gantt June 14, 1926 – March 8, 2019
Memorial services for Clydus Fay Gantt, 92, formerly of Livingston, Texas will be held Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Joel Salazar officiating.
Mrs. Gantt died March 8, 2019 at Twin Lakes Therapy and Living in Flippin, Arkansas. She was born June 14, 1926 to Clyde and Fay (Cavin) Williams in Bertram, Texas.
She is survived by her daughter, Ellen Sutphin and husband, Paul of Peel, Arkansas; grandchildren, Jessica Sutphin, Pam Farmer and husband, Michael, Brandie Paske and husband, Jason, Sean Sutphin, Jason Roberts, Jane Parmelly Cowles and husband, Zachary, and Jeffrey Parmelly and fiancé, Chelsea Vick; and 10 great-grandchildren; along with numerous other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Hershel Gantt; and daughters, Frances Roberts and Barbara Robbins.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Gail Grigar February 12, 1937 – March 23, 2019
Memorial services for Gail Grigar, 82, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the Soda Baptist Church in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Wayne Bickley officiating.
Mrs. Grigar was born February 12, 1937 in Freer, Texas to parents, Edward Gordon Finklea and Lillie (McShan) Finklea, and passed away March 23, 2019 in Kingwood, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Ariel Finklea; sons, Marcus Allen Tilley and Barry Wade Tilley; daughter-in-law, Lucinda Strange.
Gail is survived by her husband, Robert J. Grigar of Livingston, Texas; son, Tony Strange of Houston, Texas; daughters, Thomasina Strange of Houston, Texas, Donna Lynn Felts and Rick of Kingwood, Texas, Micha Dawn Rucka and Robert of Crosby, Texas; sister, Judy Simpson and Billy of Splendora, Texas; many grand, great-grand and great-great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Soda Baptist Church in memory of Gail Grigar.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Kenneth Wayne Ishmael May 17, 1943 – March 21, 2019
Funeral services for Kenneth Wayne Ishmael, 75, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Monday, March 25, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Steve Waldrep officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, March 25, 2019, from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., before the service, in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mr. Ishmael was born May 17, 1943 in Fort Worth, Texas, to parents, Jim Ishmael and Catherine (Feaster) Ishmael, and passed away March 21, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents; and son, Kenneth James “Yogi” Ishmael.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Ishmael; daughter and son-in-law, Kristy and Lee Kelley; son and daughter-in-law, Bryan “Bubba” and Becky Ishmael; daughters and sons-in-law, Kelly and Howard Smith, and Cathy and Dale Callaway; sons, Kenny Glenn Ishmael and Kenneth Wayne Gee; 15 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sister, Shirley Ishmael; and brother, Jimmy D. Ishmael; 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.
David C. Muñoz, Sr.
David C. Muñoz, Sr. born April 20, 1958 to parents Robert & Jesusa (Contreras) Muñoz in Alice, Texas, passed away on March 19, 2019 in Livingston, Texas at the age of 60.
David is survived by his loving wife Barbara; sons David Muñoz Jr & Omar Muñoz; step children Stacey J. Maldonado & husband Robert, April J. Valasquez & husband Ruben, Milla D. Carbayal & husband Trinidad, Roddy Rodriguez & wife Bobbie, Justin L. Rodriguez & wife Tina; brothers Robert Muñoz & wife Estella, Raul Muñoz & wife Diane, Joe Muñoz & wife Angie, Juan Muñoz & wife Josie and Isuaro Franco III; sisters Francis M. Luna, Maria Villareal, Rebecca Hernandez & husband Jesse and 14 grandchildren; former wife and mother of his two sons, Rachel Gonzalez Muñoz; numerous other relatives, friends and his loving pet Harley.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Jesusa, a sister, Amilia Ovalle; two brothers-in-law Luis R. Luna and Polo Villareal SR.
David was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.
A visitation will be held Friday, March 22, 2019 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. with a Rosary beginning at 7:00 P.M. at Pace Funeral Home, 200 FM 350 N. Livingston, Texas.
A celebration of David’s life will begin at 12 noon at St. Joseph Catholic Church 2590 HWY 190 W Livingston, Texas with Father Tarsisius Puling S.V.D. officiating.
Interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska Texas.
Graveside Services for Phyllis Morrow, 71, of Corrigan, Texas will be held Friday, March 22, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Union Springs Cemetery with Pastor Phil Corbett officiating.
Phyllis was called by God on Monday, March 18, 2019 with her daughter Gina and granddaughter, Jessica by her side. She was born on December 23, 1947 in McMinnville, Oregon to Frank and Louella (Brown) Elliott.
Phyllis was a Christian lady and loved the Lord with all her heart. Spending time with her family always put a smile on her face. She was employed by TDCJ and retired with 11 years of service. She was a huge animal lover and never wanted any stray animal that showed up on her porch to go hungry. In her spare time, she enjoyed going to the lake to fish.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Louella Elliott; siblings, Don Elliott, Frank Elliott, LeRoy Elliott, Allen Elliott, and Ardis Hamilton; grandson, Bradly Scott Currie.
Phyllis is survived by her husband, Wilbur Morrow of Corrigan; daughter and son-in-law, Gina and Gary Currie of Corrigan; sister, Katie King of McMinnville, Oregon; brother, Chris Elliott of McMinnville, Oregon; granddaughter, Jessica Mercer and husband Johnny of Corrigan; great-grandchildren, Johnny Mercer Jr. and Wyatt Mercer both of Corrigan and other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to the Bradly Currie Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Honorary Pallbearers: Johnny Mercer, Christopher Sanders, Glenn Hopson, George Mercer III, Christopher Scroggins, Johnny Mercer Jr., and Wyatt Mercer.
Services are entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home, Inc.
Leona Valderez July 28, 1927 – March 19, 2019
Funeral services for Leona Valderez, 91, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Frank Aragon officiating. Interment will follow in the Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2019 in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mrs. Valderez was born on July 28, 1927 in Onalaska, Texas, to parents, Vincent Guebara and Epifiana (Borjas) Guebara, and passed away March 19, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Feliciano Valderez; sons, Emanuel Valderez and Raymond Valderez; daughter, Evelyn Flores; grandson, Eric Valderez; and granddaughter, Lachrisa Valderez.
She is survived by her children, Frank Valderez and wife, Paula, Mozelle Gonzales and husband, Paublo, Lucille Flores, Felix Valderez Jr. and wife, Lisa, Paul Valderez, Rebecca Gonzales and husband, Alejandro, Tony Valderez and wife, Lucia, and Adam Valderez; 34 grandchildren; 80 great-children; and 31 great-great-grandchildren, along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: John Flores, Jason Valderez, Jeremy Valderez, Randy Valderez, Paul Valderez Jr., Adam Valderez Sr., Roman Olvera, Bill Kotterman
Honorary Pallbearers: Silvana Valderez, Shawn Valderez, Josh Valderez, Jamie Valderez, Felix Valderez III, Miguel Garcia, Justin Valderez, Adam Valderez Jr.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Marilyn Nelson April 25, 1946 – March 18, 2019
Memorial services for Marilyn Nelson, 72, of Onalaska, Texas, will be held Friday, March 22, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, Texas with Chaplain Lionel Whitaker officiating.
Mrs. Nelson was born on April 25, 1946 in Wilmington, North Carolina, to parents, Windell Graham Malpass and Bessie Marie (Adams) Malpass, and passed away March 18, 2019 in Onalaska, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Noel Nelson; brothers, Billy Stalvey and Colby Malpass; and sisters, Shirley Alonso and Brendall Solomon.
She is survived by her daughter; Sheila Robitaille; daughter-in-law, Lynn Robitaille; son, Mark Gragg; daughter-in-law, Jana Gragg; grandchildren, Alyssa, Tyler, Tanner, Alia, Wesley and Cammie; and sister, Kyra Sinclair Tangedahl; 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.
Donna Jeannene Walters
Donna Jeannene Walters, born on November 28, 1951 in Pasadena, Texas to parents Dallas and Dorothy (Cox) Russell, passed away on March 17, 2019 at the age of 67 years in Beaumont, Texas.
Donna’s loving family includes husband of 45 years Larry Walters of Big Sandy Dallardsville; Children; Russell Walters & wife Dawn, Brittany Prince, Curtis Leger & wife Misti; grandchildren, Halley Leger, Hailey Leger, Havana Leger, Alanna Walters, Ethan Walters, Haven Leger & Wyatt Prince; Numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents Dallas & Dorothy and one brother, Craig Russell. Donna was a member of Central Baptist Church of Livingston.
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Pace Funeral Home 200 FM 350 N. Livingston, Texas, beginning at 10:00 A.M. until service.
A celebration of Donna’s life will begin at 1:00 P.M. also Thursday with Pastor Keith Tucker officiating. Interment will follow to Big Sandy Cemetery in Dallardsville, Tx.
Billy Lee Nunley September 9, 1980 – March 17, 2019 Graveside services for Billy Lee Nunley, 38, of Point Blank, Texas, will be held Friday, March 22, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery in Humble, Texas. Visitation will be held Friday, March 22, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas. Billy was born September 9, 1980 in Houston, Texas, to parents, Kenny Dean Nunley and Rose Marie (Briles) Nunley, and passed away March 17, 2019 in Point Blank, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father; and grandmother, Jewel Odean Nunley. He is survived by his wife, Courtney Nunley of Point Blank, Texas; sons, Kenny Nunley of Splendora, Texas, and Billy Leon Nunley of Point Blank, Texas; mother, Rose Woods of Houston, Texas; brother, Kenny Dean Nunley Jr. and wife, Amy of Willis, Texas; sister, Vicki Gault of Magnolia, Texas; aunt, Lorena Jane Cones of Livingston, Texas; and father-in-law, Jerry Blankenship of Oakhurst, Texas; along with numerous other relatives and friends. Pallbearers: Dustin Drake, Trey Parker, Mike Prager, Tim Cones, Kenny Nunley, Trey Blankenship; Jerry Blankenship; David Sharbine Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Vickie Dale Goddard June 19, 1962 – March 12, 2019
Funeral services for Vickie Dale Goddard, 56, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Monday, March 18, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Chaplain Lance Blackwell officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 17, 2019, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mrs. Goddard was born on June 19, 1962 in Little Rock, Arkansas, to parents, Thomas Johnson and Mertiss (Thomas) Johnson, and passed away March 12, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; and stepdaughter, Lenora Goddard.
She is survived by her husband, Butch Goddard; daughter, Brandy Fleming; son, Shawn Smith; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Aaron Butler; daughter and son-in-law, Selena and Greg Rodriquez; daughter, Jennie Goddard; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Chris Hernandez; daughter and son-in-law, Christie Goddard and David Donahou; son and daughter-in-law, George and Ruth Goddard; grandchildren, Haley, Kolton, Nicole, Kendra, Mitchell, Kayla, Rebecca, Gareth, Liberty, Heavenly, Hadley, Ryder, C.J., and Josh; brother and sister-in-law, James and JoAnn Huff; sister, Diane Wilson; sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Sonny Eaton; half-brothers, Tom Johnson and Jerry Johnson; 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 Faye Shepherd Durham
Funeral Services for Doris Durham, 94, of Corrigan, Texas will be held Monday, March 18, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Corrigan Funeral Home with Pastor Lesly Wilkinson officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan, Texas. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service.
Doris went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 15, 2019 at Corrigan LTC in Corrigan, Texas. She was born on April 15, 1924 in Barnum (Polk County, Texas) to the late Hayden and Martha Janie (Davis) Hearn.
Doris was a Baptist by faith and a wonderful homemaker, who was an extremely good cook. She enjoyed painting and arts and crafts. In her younger years, she enjoyed fishing. One of her favorite game shows was Family Feud hosted by Steve Harvey. She was a cook for many years for the Corrigan School District and the Corrigan Nutrition Center. She also worked at Eaton’s Grocery and Western Auto. Most of all, she had a great love for Jesus and her family.
She is preceded in death by her first husband, William Estelle Shepherd; second husband, Arlen Durham; daughter, Carolyn Sue Lowe; brother, Thomas Hearn; sister, Vivian Norman; brother-in-law, Sambo Norman; sisters-in-law, Louis Higginbotham and Wilma Grace Hearn; grandson, Melvin Ray Oliver.
Doris is survived by her son-in-law, Melvin Lowe and wife Sandi; grandsons and granddaughter-in-laws, Stacey and Terri Lowe of Hudson and Josh and Loren Lowe of Corrigan; great grandchildren, William Cutter David Lowe, Timber Lea Wright, Garrett Innerarity, Brady Innerarity, Cayden Innerarity, Walker Hayden Lowe, Lanah Carolyn Lowe, and Christopher and Lupita Oliver; great-great grandchildren, Sawyer Lee Carlton, Chloe Lynn Oliver, Melvin Benito Oliver, and Bentley Kane Oliver; special friends, Julia Sirman, Skeeter Scarborough, and Thelma Barringer; caretaker, Lourdes (Lou-Lou) Perez and a host of other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice in the Pines or Union Springs Cemetery Association.
Pallbearers: Derek Lowe, Johnathon Lowe, Christopher Oliver, Garrett Innerarity, Cayden Innerarity, and Matt Hughes.
Services are entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home, Inc.
Doris Mae Jackson February 19, 1937 – March 14, 2019
Graveside services for Doris Mae Jackson, 82, of Goodrich, Texas, will be held Monday, March 18, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. in the Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 18, 2019 in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mrs. Jackson was born on February 19, 1937 in Terry, Mississippi, to parents, Robert William Patterson and Callie Ethel (Fleming) Patterson, and passed away March 14, 2019 in Goodrich, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold W. Jackson; and brothers, Robert Patterson, James Henry Patterson, and Charles Edwin Patterson.
She is survived by her daughter, Jimmie Terrell and husband, Clifford of Goodrich; daughter, Marilyn Vick and husband, Forrest of Livingston; son, Clifford Jackson and wife, Monica of League City; daughter, Gail Robertson and husband, William of Deer Park; sisters, Irene Blanco and husband, Jose of Livingston, Dorothy Watkins and husband, Lucian of Shepherd, Margaret Rose and husband, Robert of Houston, and Earlene Harper and husband, Bill of Deer Park; brothers, Bobby Patterson and wife, Cynthia of Pasadena, and Frankie Patterson of Santa Fe; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Kevin Lavergne, Johnny Terrell, Michael Terrell, Curtis Jackson, Gary Jackson, Steve Diekman
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Doris' honor to Peebles Cemetery, 4003 Hwy 190 W., Livingston, Texas 77351
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
J.C. Anderson January 16, 1950 – March 15, 2019
Mr. J.C. Anderson, 69, of Woodville, Texas was born on January 16, 1950 in Hearne, Texas, to parents, Scott Anderson and Helen (Wilson) Anderson, and passed away March 15, 2019 in Lufkin, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Clessy Robinson; brother, Bob Annoot; and sister, Sally Turnbow.
He is survived by his daughter, Kristy Anderson and husband, Robert of Woodville; brothers, Jim Annoot and wife, Eunice of Hempstead, Texas, Scott Anderson and wife, Eleanor of Onalaska, Texas, Dan Annoot and wife, Diane of Hempstead, Texas, Bill Annoot and wife, Patsy of Spring, Texas, and Kenneth Wayne Anderson of Sheridan, Texas; sister, Peggy Sue Bowie of Kirbyville, Texas; grandsons, James Abshire and wife, Desirae of Humble, Texas, and Scott Robinson of Woodville, Texas; great-grandson, Zekiel Abshire of Humble, Texas; and favorite great-great-nephew, Layton Ellis James of Mt. Pleasant, 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.
Peggy Sue Foxworth Chandler October 2, 1947 – March 15, 2019
Visitation for Peggy Sue Foxworth Chandler, 71, of Goodrich, Texas, will be held Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Tommy Walker officiating.
Mrs. Chandler was born on October 2, 1947 in Woodville, Texas, to parents, Charles Preston Foxworth and Willie Mae (Dean) Foxworth, and passed away March 15, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Walter Chandler; son, Bobby Chandler; and brothers, Jerry Foxworth, Roger Foxworth, Charlie Foxworth, and Robert Foxworth.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and David Jankowski of Friendswood, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Minnie Chandler of Dam B, Texas; grandchildren, Amber Lee, Ashley Crim, Kristina McLemore, Samantha Chandler, Kayla Grammer, Alex Jankowski, Nicholas Jankowski, Tulsa Chandler, Bobbie Chandler, and Haley Chandler; great-grandchildren, Zackery Randall, Brandon Lee, Hayden Lee, Austin Callahan, Kimberly Callahan, Blake Crim, Christian Crim, Destiny Mangum, Heaven Hall, Ashlynn Hall, Khloe Crim, Kendra Crim, Kambree Reed, Kennedy Reed, Bailey Ivey, Ayla Smith, Aiden Smith, Aubrey Smith, Ayriael Smith, and Colt Varnes; sisters, Ann Caldwell, Shirley Sinclair, Joan Dies, and Dorothy Stephens; and brothers, Larry Foxworth, Johnny Foxworth, Joe Foxworth and Keith Foxworth; 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.
Rachel Melton August 29, 1975 – March 10, 2019
Memorial services for Rachel Melton, 43, of Conroe, Texas, will be held Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Philip Larsen officiating.
Rachel was born on August 29, 1975 in Houston, Texas, to parents, William Hillin and Amanda Stansberry, and passed away March 10, 2019 in Houston, Texas. She is survived by her daughters, Kendra Alexander of Livingston, and Maci Alexander of Tyler; son, Mason Alexander of Livingston; mother, Bunny Orr of Livingston; mom, Amanda Stansberry of Trinity; dad, Billy Hillin and wife, Cris of Burk Burnett; sisters, Sherri Burks and husband, Terry of Livingston, Angela Edgell and husband, Ryan of Austin, and Kristina Pilko of Houston; and best friend, Katherine Stoe of Conroe; along with numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Sam Baggett, Jr.
Funeral services for Sam Baggett, Jr. , 88, of Livingston will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Oakdale Cemetery.
A retired meat market manager and cattleman, he died on Wednesday, March 13, at Pine Ridge Health Care after a brief illness.
Baggett was born in Evergreen, San Jacinto County, but lived most of his life in the Polk County community of Oakdale. A member of Central Baptist Church of Livingston, he enjoyed hunting, trail riding and playing 42.
Baggett is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mavis Baggett of Livingston; his son, Donnis Baggett, and his wife, Beverly Brown, of Bryan; daughter, Martha Ellis, and her husband, Bill Hodges, both of Livingston; grandson Wade Ellis and his wife, Laura Ellis, of Onalaska; grandson Drew Samuel Ellis of Onalaska; granddaughter Valerie Baggett of Carrollton; grandson David Baggett and his wife, Heather Baggett, of Charlottesville, Va.; and great-granddaughters Kelsi Ellis of Livingston, Kathryn and Lettie Ellis of Onalaska, and Samantha “Sam” Baggett of Charlottesville, Va.
Other survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, James A. Baggett and Rita Baggett of Theodore, Ala.; sister Dorothy Wigley of Fred, Texas; sister Shirley Brown of Livingston; sister Clina Mae Wright of Livingston; sister and brother-in-law Jessie Bee Duff and Freddy Duff of Livingston; sister and brother-in-law Joyce and Elmer Corcoran of Huntsville; sister Alice Baggett of Livingston; brother-in-law Joe Baxley of Livingston; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Debra Martin Crocker, Airman First Class retired USAF passed away February 2, 2019 at the age of 65 years and 3 months. Her loving parents John F. & Geraldine Martin; brother Michael Martin, Amy Burch and Jimmy Crocker preceded her. Born in McAllen, TX October 20,1953. She is survived by her husband William W. Crocker; daughters, Allison Rittinger & husband Troy, Dorothy Crocker; son, Billy Crocker, step son, Willie Crocker; sister, Cheryl Henry & husband Lamarr, Barbara; brother, Stephen Martin & wife Liza; mother-in-law, Helen Martin; nine grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Funeral services for Madeline Ficklin, 86, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the First Baptist Church in Onalaska, Texas with Rev. Allen Bramlett officiating. Interment will follow in the Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, Texas. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning, just prior to service time at the First Baptist Church in Onalaska, Texas.
Madeline Ficklin was born on May 6, 1932 in Gilmore, Texas, to parents, Luther Berry and Leathel (Johnson) Berry, and passed away March 6, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. Before moving to Livingston, she was a Past Worthy Matron with the Eastern Star in Galena Park, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Chris Ficklin; brother, Kenneth Don Berry; and sisters, Bonnie Beatrice Berry and Peggy Ora Berry.
Mrs. Ficklin is survived by her son, Calvin Ficklin of Livingston, son and daughter-in-law, Tim Ficklin and Joni of Dayton, Texas, son, Ben Ficklin of Houston, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Charolotte Stockwell and Randy of Dayton, Texas; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Madeline Ficklin will be escorted to her grave by pallbearers Chris Ficklin, Timothy Ficklin, Jeff Ficklin, Chris Sallans, Josh Ficklin and Benjamin Ficklin.
Funeral Services for Betty Knox, 87, of Corrigan, Texas will be held Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Wakefield Baptist Church in Corrigan, Texas with Pastor Robert Lankford officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan, Texas. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 13, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. at Corrigan Funeral Home.
Betty finished her earthly journey on March 8, 2019 and went home to be with the Lord. She was born on March 20, 1931 in Tecumseh, Nebraska to William Arthur and Effie (Adkins) Spradley. She attended high school at Adams High in Adams, Nebraska. After graduation, she attended college at the University of Nebraska for two years, while working at Corn Husker Hotel. Her major was in Voice. While attending college, she received her cosmologist license. She later owned an operated her own business. She had the honor of meeting Nat King Cole and Helen Hayes and even being a stylist for them both. In her younger years, she also had an opportunity to perform modeling gigs and was also quite a vocalist.
She met the love of her life, Weldon Knox on July 11, 1959 at the Top Hat Club in Lincoln, Nebraska. It was love at first sight for both. They married on October 11, 1959. She happily gave up her career to become a wife and mother. When the children were growing up, it was very important to Betty to have family prayer before bed. Her family looked up to her for being a role model in her love for the Lord. She was a faithful member of Wakefield Baptist Church. She loved each one of her children equally and treated them according to their own individual ways. She enjoyed painting, gardening, cooking, and watching cooking shows. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, and her memory will live on in the hearts of her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Effie Spradley; brothers, Carl Roach, Gerald Roach, and Bill Spradley.
Betty is survived by her husband of 59 years, Weldon Knox of Corrigan; sons, Paul Knox and wife Sandy of Corrigan; Bill Knox and wife Claudia of Tomball; John Knox and wife Kelly of Colmesneil and Jay Knox of Corrigan; daughter, Peggy Perkins and husband Joe of Corrigan; brother, Ronnie Spradley of Hemet, California; 16 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren and 2 on the way and numerous other relatives and friends.
Serving as Pallbearers: Michael Knox, John Knox, Eric Knox, Kelley Knox, Ronnie Knox, Cameron Knox, Tanner Shepherd, Trevor Shepherd, Marc Perkins, Charles Perkins, James Knox, and Charles Knox.
Services are entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home, Inc.
