Funeral services for Mary Ruth Tullos, 72, of Corrigan, Texas, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2012 in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel in Corrigan, Texas with Bro. Curtis Jordan officiating. Interment will follow in Friendship Cemetery in Corrigan, Texas. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Sunday, February 5, 2012 in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Tullos was born May 16, 1939 in Manning, Texas and passed away Thursday, February 2, 2012 in Corrigan, Texas. She was a homemaker all of her life and a Church of Christ by faith. She enjoyed gardening but her greatest delight was being a loving wife, mother and Nanny to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents: Lawrence Eland and Ruby (Duggan) Davis; son: Lawrence Dean Tullos; step-mother: Lillian Brewster Davis. She is survived by her husband of 54 years: James Tullos of Corrigan, Texas; son: James Tullos Jr. of Corrigan, Texas; daughters and son-in-law: Kathy Tucker of Corrigan, Texas, Shirley and Jesse Martinez of Livingston, Texas; brother and sister-in-law: Matt and Loretta Buckley of Waller, Texas; 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends. Pallbearers: Christopher Tullos, Archie Hopson, Thomas Tullos, William Glass, Jesse Martinez, Otis Reeves. Honorary Pallbearers: James Tullos Jr., Jerry Scoggins, Brad Smith, Polk County Employees. Funeral Services Entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home.
Wayne Collins
Wayne Collins, born in Stillwater, Ok, June 20, 1959. Passed away Feburary 2, 2012 in Lufkin, TX at the age of 52. A celebration of his life was held Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Pace Funeral Home, with interment at Restland Memorial Park Cemetery. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.pacefuneral.com. A full obituary of Wayne’s life will follow at a later date.
Samuel Coveylin Prince
Graveside funeral service for Samuel Coveylin Prince, age 80 of Livingston, TX, will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, February 6, 2012 at Ore City Cemetery in Ore City, TX. Service will be conducted by D. W. McLendon. Visitation will be held at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston on Sunday, February 5, 2012 beginning at noon until 4:00 PM.
Mr. Prince was born on January 18, 1932 in Duke, OK to parents, Samuel Earl Prince and Hilga Covey Prince. He passed away on February 2, 2012 in Houston, TX.
Mr. Prince is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Hilga Prince; wife, Carolyn Prince; brother, Wayne Prince; and sister, Elaine Idett. He is survived by three sons, and two daughters-in-law, Robert and Linda Prince of Springs, TX, Mike Prince of Houston, TX, and Ron and Regina Prince of Livingston, TX; seven grandchildren, Aaron Prince, Kelly Prince, Jason Prince, Jared Prince, Jessica Prince, Jennifer Prince, and Jade Prince; and four great grandchildren, Bella Prince, Raven Prince, Conner Prince, and Charming Prince.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Warren L. Allen
Graveside Funeral Service for Warren L. Allen, age 68 of Livingston, TX was held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Peebles Cemetery in Livingston. Rev. Mitchell Murphy will conduct the service. Pallbearers are Blaine Tolar, Walker Tolar, Bo Tolar, Roy Sanders, Mike Allen and Doug Allen. Honorary Pallbearers are Jacob Leggett and Landon Leggett.
Mr. Allen was born on April 3, 1944 in Livingston to parents Elbert and Maudie Allen. He passed away on February 2, 2012 in Conroe, TX. Mr. Allen is preceded in death by his parents, Elbert and Maudie Allen; brothers, Marvin Allen and Gene Purvis. He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Debbie Allen of Huntsville; two granddaughters, Mackenzie Allen and Delaney Allen of Huntsville; sister and brother-in-law, Pat and Albert Sutton of Livingston; and brother and sister-in-law, Doug and Deb Allen of Livingston.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charges of the arrangements.
Clayton “Chief” Yarbrough
Funeral Services for Clayton “Chief” Yarbrough, age 54 of Willis, TX, will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 5, 2012, at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, TX. Interment will follow at West Tempe Cemetery. Rev. Harold Isaacs will conduct the services. Military Honors will provided by VFW Post #8568. Pallbearers are Robert McGuire, Jay Hales, Jeffrey Wright, Bill Lindley, Johnny Byrd, Gary Reynolds and James Phillips.
Chief Yarbrough was born on February 11, 1957 in Livingston, TX to parents, Louis N. and Minnie Ruth Yarbrough, Sr. He passed away on February 1, 2012 in Houston, TX. Chief is preceded in death by father, Louis Yarbrough, Sr.; three brothers, Louis Yarbrough, Jr., Leroy Johnson and David Johnson; and grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Clark Yarbrough, Sr. He is survived by three sons, Clayton Yarbrough, Jr., James Antley, and Bobby Goynes; daughter, Amanda Goynes; mother, Dorothy Yarbrough; two sisters and two brothers, Sherran Yarbrough, Russell Yarbrough, Lynnette Yarbrough and Charles Johnson; and seven grandchildren.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Christopher Lee Ainsworth
Christopher Lee Ainsworth, age 32 of Livingston, TX passed away at his home in Livingston on January 26, 2012 surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Houston, TX on May 4, 1979 to parents, Curtis Ainsworth and Joretta Sue Helton Brasher.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston. Bro. Larry Skero and Bro. Rickey Helton conducting the services. Interment was at Peebles Cemetery. The Livingston Volunteer Fire Department are pallbearers.
Christopher is preceded in death by his grandparents, Nelwyn and Gene Helton. He is survived by his mother and step-dad, Joretta & Bubba Brasher of Livingston; father, Curtis Ainsworth and Beki Little of Shepherd; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Jeri Eicher of New Caney, Kortnie and Chris Hanley of Ft. Riley, KS, Erica and Thomas Radloff of Houston and Rebecca Ainsworth of Brenham; one nephew, Landon Murphy of Ft. Riley, KS, four nieces, Chloe Murphy, Natylee Murphy and Aliyah Taylor, all of Ft. Riley, KS. Sheila Radloff of Houston; grandparents, Clarence and Billie Ainsworth of Shepherd, TX; aunts and uncles, Rickey and Debbie Helton of Crosby, Donnie and Patty Helton of Shepherd, Bobby Helton of Shepherd, Brenda Ainsworth Nichols of Baytown, Gene and Angie Ainsworth of Shepherd, Mary Woods of Shepherd and numerous other relatives and friends.
Christopher always dreamed of being a member of the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department. On December 20, 2011, that dream came true when the men of the Fire Department presented him with a dress uniform and gave him the title of “Captain Chris”.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Evelyn Marie Long
Evelyn Marie Long, 72, Passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012 at her home in Pasadena, TX. She was born Apri 20, 1939 in Benivata, TX, to Alanzoe and Irene McLan Elliotte. She is survived by her daughters, Donna McElroy, husband Robert and Carrie Collins, husband Terry; son Willie Long; sister, Jenny Woods; grandchildren, Joan Pennington, Renee Pennington, Michael McCoy, Amanda Lloyd, Bonnie Rowe, Brandon Duebbe, Randy Duebbe, Shiann McElroy and 11 great grandchildren. Preceding her in death are her husband Willie Lee Long: parents Alanzoe and Irene Elliotte and brother Al Elliotte. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.pacefuneral.com
Dixie Christian Duke
Funeral Services for Dixie Christian Duke, age 89, of Livingston, will be held Friday, February 3, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston with Rev. James Frazier officiating. Interment will follow in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Livingston. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M., Thursday, February 2, 2012 at the Cochran Funeral Home.
She was born on August 18, 1922 in Richland, Virginia to Parents, Henry Christian and Georgia (Fox) Christian and passed away on February 1, 2012 in Livingston.
Dixie was involved in many organizations particularly with the First United Methodist Church and the Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. On April 27, 1945 she married her husband, Edny Duke and they had a wonderful life together. They had two children and worked very hard to provide for their family.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Henry Christian and Georgia (Fox) Christian; and Husband, Edny Duke.
Dixie is survived by her Daughter and Son-In-Law, Chris and Bud Robison of Livingston, Texas; Son and Daughter-In-Law, Thomas and Dianna Duke of Livingston, Texas; Brother, Dale Z. Christian of Bluefield, Virginia; Grandchildren, Chaz Duke, Amy Vaughan, Lora Lee Dickerson, Jake Robison, Annie Robison; and 8 Great Grandchildren. Numerous Other Relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Gertrude Esther DuBreuil
Gertrude Esther DuBreuil, 85, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 29, 2012 at the Avalon Nursing Home in Trinity, Texas. Gertrude was born July 6,1926 to James and Martha Shepherd in Hemens, Michigan. She moved to Texas in 1984 to live with family members, then in 1987 moved to Pok County. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Goodrich. She is survived by her sons, John R. Miller, Michigan, Perry N. Miller, Texas; daughters, Martha A. Jayne, Virginia and Sherry L. Tomlinson, Texas; 13 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren and 5 Great great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Martha Shepherd and daughter Rosa E.(De) Spence, Virginia. Pace Funeral Home handled arrangements. To sign the guestbook, go to www.pacefuneral.com
Patsy Jean Thompson
Memorial Services for Patsy Jean Thompson, age 79, of Livingston, will be held Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the First United Methodist Church in Livingston.
She was born on June 21, 1932 in Lubbock, Texas to Parents, Cecil Rufus Williams and Zelma Ruby (Thrush) Williams and passed away on January 27, 2012, in Livingston.
Patsy attended College at Texas Tech University in Lubbock where she received her Bachelors Science Degree. She continued her studies at Prairie View A&M and got her Master’s Degree. On October 13, 1955 she married her husband, Vernon Thompson. She was employed as a High School Mathematic teacher and worked for the Goose Creek Independent School District for 35 Years.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Cecil Rufus Williams and Zelma Ruby (Thrush) Williams; Husband of 52 Years, Vernon Thompson; and Grandson, Blane Thompson.
Patsy is survived by her Son and Daughter-In-Law, Mark and Cathen Thompson of Keller, Texas; Daughter and Son-In-Law, Lesli and Rick Ward of Jacksonville, Florida; Son and Daughter-In-Law, Chris and Carol Thompson of Rockwall, Texas; Grandson, Christopher Thompson of Dallas, Texas; Grandson, Sean Thompson of Sherwood, Arkansas; Grandson, Patrick Thompson of Rockwall, Texas; Grandson, Todd Thompson of Jacksonville, Florida; Granddaughter, Katherine Thompson of Sherwood, Arkansas; Grandson, Chase Ward of Jacksonville, Florida; and Grandson, Matthew Thompson of Sherwood, Arkansas. Numerous Other Relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Nora Carolyn Claunch
Nora Carolyn Claunch, age 63 of Onalaska, TX, passed away in Livingston, TX on January 27, 2012. She was born on October 12, 1948, in Little Rock, AR to parents, Roy Cranford and Martha McJunkin Cranford. On June 2, 1990, in Willis, TX, she married Kenneth Claunch.
Nora is preceded in death by her mother, Martha “McJunkin” Cranford; two brothers, Herbert Brian and Chuck Leonard; and grandmother, Nora Davidson. She is survived by husband, Kenneth Claunch of Onalaska; father, Roy Cranford of Enola, AR; daughter, Trish Swearingen of Spring, TX; son, Harvy Cauley of Lovelady, TX; step-son, Kenneth Alex Claunch of Onalaska, TX; and two sisters, Sharon Ellis of Conway, AR and Patty Pampell of Houston, TX.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, TX. Rev. Mickey Fountain will conduct the service.
Cochran Funeral Home, telephone # 936 327 2158, is in charge of arrangements.
James Leon Aldridge
Funeral Services for James Leon Aldridge, age 88, of Livingston will be held Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston. Interment will follow in the Peebles Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel.
He was born on November 24, 1923 in Jasper, Alabama to parents, Mart Aldridge and Pear (Maddox) Aldridge and passed away on January 28, 2012, in Lufkin.
James served in the Navy in his younger years and later worked in Construction as a Pipefitter. He was a member of the Pipefitters Local #211 in Houston, Texas for fifty-five years.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, Mart Aldridge and Pear (Maddox) Aldridge; Wife, Mary Geraldine Aldridge; and Sisters, Inez Seal, Jean Miller, and Flora Godwin.
James is survived by his Wife, Dorothy Aldridge of Livingston; Son and Daughter-In-Law, James David and Bobbie Aldridge of Harveysburg, Ohio; Daughter, Mary Helen Aldridge of Biloxi, Mississippi; Sister and Brother-In-Law, Mary Elizabeth and Hubert Thomas of Clarksville, Tennessee; Grandchildren, James David Aldridge, Jr., Michael Paul Aldridge, Jerri Durae Wolfe, Kimberly Menna, Vanessa Tatsch, and Jimmy Tatsch; Eleven Great Grandchildren; Four Great-Great Grandchildren; Four Step Children; Five Step Grandchildren; One Great Step Granchild; Brother-In-Law, James H. Godwin; Special Niece, Elizabeth Jean Mabry and Husband Byron. Numerous Other Relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mary Ann Johnson-Morgan
Graveside Services for Mary Ann Johnson-Morgan, age 47, of Sulpher, Louisiana, formerly of Livingston were held Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Old Peebles Cemetery in Livingston with Bro. Tom Owen Officiating. Interment in the Old Peebles Cemetery.
She was born on August 9, 1964 in Houston to parents, Jimmy Johnson and Doris Marie (Green) Johnson and passed away on January 25, 2012, in Sulpher. She is preceded in death by her Father, Jimmy Johnson, Son, Joseph Morgan, Brother, Audie Johnson, and Sister, Teressa Johnson.
Mary is survived by her Sons, Travis Moody of Cleveland, Texas and Daniel Wayne Morgan of Cleveland, Tennessee; Mother, Doris Marie Johnson; Brothers, Brian Johnson, Jimmy Johnson, Jr., and Herbert Johnson, Sisters, Melody Johnson and Joyce Johnson. Numerous Other Relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Ralph Bacon
Funeral Services for Ralph Bacon, 92, of Corrigan, Texas will be held Monday, January 30, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel in Corrigan, Texas with Robert Raif officiating. Interment will follow in the Stryker Cemetery in Corrigan, Texas. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel in Corrigan, Texas.
Mr. Bacon was born February 26, 1919 in Zavalla, Texas, and passed away Friday, January 27, 2012 in Corrigan, Texas. He was self employed and worked as a logger for many years. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed spending time fishing, hunting and trapping. He is preceded in death by his parents: Mr. and Mrs. S.B. Bacon; brothers: Noah Bacon and Kinch Bacon; sister-in-law: Anna Lee Bacon.
Mr. Bacon is survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law: Hollis Bacon of Corrigan, Texas, Guy and Elizabeth Bacon of Corrigan, Texas, Ashley “Shorty” and Patty Bacon of Corrigan, Texas; special niece and nephew: Thomas and Janice Tullos of Corrigan, Texas; good friends: Linda, Tommy and Alex Adams of Corrigan, Texas; many other nieces and nephews, and numerous other family and friends.
Pallbearers: Jr. Bacon, Gene Bacon, Dennis Bacon, Randy Bacon, Alex Adams, Tommy Adams.
Honorary Pallbearers: Phil DeLaFosse, Larry Turner.
Funeral Services entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home.
Patsy J. Thompson
Patsy J. Thompson, age 79 of Livingston, TX, passed away on January 27, 2012 in Livingston. Service date is pending at this time.
A full obituary will be in the next publication.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangement.
Cochran Funeral Home, telephone # 936 327 2158, is in charge of arrangements.
Christopher Lee Ainsworth
Christopher Lee Ainsworth, age 32 of Livingston, TX passed away at his home in Livingston on January 26, 2012. He was born in Houston, TX on May 4, 1979 to parents, Curtis Ainsworth and Joretta Sue Helton Brasher.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston. Bro. Larry Skero and Bro. Rickey Helton conducted the services. Interment was at Peebles Cemetery. The Livingston Volunteer Fire Department were pallbearers.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Ronald Claude Browne
Ronald Claude Browne, 72 passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012 at the Nexus Speciality Hospital in Montgomery County. Mr. Browne was born October 6, 1939 to Hanson Claude and Clara Margaret Browne in Houston, Tx. He was a sales manager in the steel industry. He belonged to the Main Street Committee, the Memorial Point water board and was a member of the Blanchard Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Gloria Harvey Browne; daughters Sherrie Gum, spouse Dale, Tammy Cloutier, Theresa Klinger, spouse Robert; sister, Doris Ann; six grandchildren, Jessica, Jordon, Colton, Alyssa, Mason and Jamie. He is preceded in death by his parents Hanson and Clara Browne and grandson, Travis Miller. Services will be held Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 1:00 PM at Pace Funeral Home with Pastor Orval Barger officiating, burial will follow at Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation was Monday evening from 5:00 to 8:00.
Mildred Pierce, 85 of Livingston, TX, Passed away January 23, 2012 at the Memorial Medical Center. Mildred was born in Houston, TX, December 9, 1926 to Robert and Corine Gimbler Westcott. She is survived by her son’s Billy Ray Pierce, spouse Pam and Roger Pierce, spouse Sandra; daughter’s Barbara Jones, spouse George, Peggy Jean Parker, spouse Roger Dale; daughter-in-law, Joan Pierce; Brother’s Cliford Wescott, spouse Betty and Ralph Wescott, spouse Wanda; sister Elsie Wescott; grandchildren, Pam, Stacie, Randy, Shannon, Robert, Raymond, Rodney, Elisa, R.D. and Tommy. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Corine Westcott, husband Chester Franklin Pierce; son Robert Franklin Pierce, two sisters, one Brother. Visitation was held Wednesday evening from 5 to 8 PM, at Pace Funeral Home. Services will be held, Thursday January 26, 2012, 11:00 AM at Providence Baptist Church, with Brother Michael Heuemann officiating. Grandsons will be pallbearers. To sign the guestbook, go to www.pacefuneral.com
Keith Allen Rivers
Funeral Services for Keith Allen Rivers, age 50, of League City, Texas will be held Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston. Interment will follow in the Blue Water Cemetery. Pallbearers are Steve Hiser, Bobby Ezernack, Keith “Bubba“ Reynolds, Jr., Michael Nichol, Nicholas Rivers, Romero Rivers, Many Ezernack, Johnny Rivers and Ronnie Jeane.
He was born on May 17, 1961 in Warren, Arkansas to parents, Kenneth Ollen Rivers and Frances Jean Meshell Rivers and passed away on January 21, 2012, in Beaumont. Keith loved watching Nascar, and was a Houston Rocket Fan.
He is preceded in death by his Father, Kenneth Ollen Rivers, Daughter, Brittany Rivers, grandmother, Victoria Ezernack, and grandfather, J.D. Meshell.
Keith is survived by his Wife, Debra Rivers of League City, Daughter and Son-In-Law, Kasaundra and Jeremy Leggett of Livingston; Son, Seith Rivers of League City; Daughter, Kayla Rivers of League City; Mother & Step-father, Frances and Kenny Jeane of Jasper; Sister and Brother-in-law, Sharon and Mike Nichol of Colmesneil; Brother, Ollen Rivers of Onalaska; Sister, Carla Rivers of Houston; Brother and Sister-in-law of Kevin and Tammy Rivers of Huffman; Step-sister, Tammy Ritchie of Connelville, Pa; Step-brother, Terry Jeane of Dayton; Step-sister, Tina Jeane of Channelview; Step-brother, Ronnie Jeane of Dayton; Step-sister, Chrystle Crocker of Crosby; three Grandchildren Kolton Leggett, Kenzi Leggett and Kyle Leggett, all of Livingston; and a host of nieces, nephew and other relatives.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Gilbert Dean “Big Unc” Criswell
On January 18, 2012, God saw he was getting tired so He placed His loving arms around him and whispered in his ear, “come home My son."
Gilbert Dean Criswell was born February 9, 1970, to the late Lewis and Dorothy Criswell. He attended the Coldspring-Oakhurst School District and was a graduate of the class of 1988. Gilbert is preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Dorothy Criswell, his grandparents, Sherman and Carrie Wyatt and Jessie and Georgia Criswell.
Gilbert leaves to cherish his memories, his sister Sophia Miller, two nephews, Quincy and Jahmon Henderson; one aunt, Shirley Allen (Ira) of Point Blank, TX; two uncles, Clarence Wyatt (Nettie) of Pittsburg, CA; Andrew Womack (Minne) of Blanchard, TX and a host of other relatives and friends.
Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, TX. Interment will follow at Todd Robinson Cemetery in Point Blank, TX
Cochran Funeral was in charge of the arrangements.
Virginia French Bender
Funeral Services for Virginia French Bender, age 79 of Livingston, TX, were held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston. Rev. Wayne Bickley conducted the services. Pallbearers were: William Deaville, William Munn, John Spinks, Eric McAdams, Travis Wakefield and Jimmy Hickman. Honorary pallbearers were Bill Anderson, Eugene Boyd and Melvin Mixon. Interment followed at Restland Memorial Park in Livingston.
Mrs. Bender was born on December 22, 1932 in Houston, TX to parents, Leland Ross Baxley and Orveda Leo Barkley Baxley. She passed away on January 21, 2012 in Conroe.
Mrs. Bender was preceded in death by her parents, Leland and Orveda Baxley; husbands, Norman French and Edmond Bender; sister Merle Nelson; two brothers, Irving Baxley and Alfred Baxley. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Lenelle and Isaac Deaville of Livingston; son, Norman French, Jr. of Livingston; daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Bill Munn of Spring, TX; grandchildren, William Paul Deaville, Kimberlee Wakefield, Casi McAdams, William Munn, and Lisa Munn; eleven great grandchildren; and brother, James Baxley of Florida.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Obit for Albert “Chester” Chesso Bayer
Albert “Chester” Chesso Bayer, age 95 of Goodrich, TX passed away on January 21, 2012 in Livingston, TX. He was born on December 30, 1916, in Alden, OK to parents, Nelson “Ben” Bayer and Maudie Harlass Bayer. Mr. Bayer is preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Maudie Bayer; wife, Jessie Bayer; wife, Christine Bayer and three sisters, Dorothy Fatheree, Ester Applemun and Vera Lee Ernce. He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Alvin and Donna Bayer of Houston; son Leonard Hilliary of Chikasha, OK; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Bruce Fox of Houston, TX; step-daughter, Linda Taylor of Goodrich, TX; thirteen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.
Funeral Services for Mr. Bayer, will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 27, 2012 at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston. Bro. Lindell Mitchell will conduct the services. Internment will follow at Peebles Cemetery in Livingston with Military Honors by VFW Post # 8568. Visitation will begin at noon on Friday, before the service.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Lois Franklin Hickman Parrish
Lois Franklin Hickman Parrish was born on June 11, 1917 in Glenmore, Rapides Parish, Louisiana and passed from this life on January 18, 2012. She was the eighth child born to Charles Houston and Miriam Elizabeth Smith Hickman. During the early years of the Depression, the Hickman families moved to Texas and were residing in Ollie when Lois met her future husband. Shine Parrish and Lois were married on October 15, 1932 in Livingston, Texas by Reverend W. B. Wadsworth.
Mrs. Parrish attended school at Center Grove for several years before her marriage, and lived for the rest of her life in the Center Grove community where she and her husband farmed and raised their five children. She was a member of the Leggett Baptist Church, but over the years had attended church at Center Grove, Hortense, and Jones Prairie Baptist Church.
For over twenty-two years, Mrs. Parrish was a fixture behind the counter of Freeman’s Store at Leggett until the store closed in 1973. She retired from working outside her home and spent her time raising a garden, fishing and quilting. Several of her quilts were awarded ribbons during the years of the Pinecone Festival Quilting Contests. Her ability with a needle and thread did not stop with a quilt, as several of her grandsons can testify to her ability to patch a pair of blue jeans.
Mrs. Parrish was happiest when she could sit on the banks of the pond at her home to fish, especially with any of the grandchildren or great-grandchildren that happened to be visiting.
Mrs. Parrish was preceded in death by her husband, Shine in 2001, by a daughter, Wilma LaVerne Parrish Thompson, son-in-law, Joe B. Willson, and two grandchildren, Joel Bradford Willson and Tammy Lee Parrish. She was also preceded in death by eight of her nine siblings, Alice Hickman, Juanita Smith, Cinderella Melder, John Hickman, Mary Nell Crawford, Charles Leslie Hickman, W. A. Hickman, and Benny Hickman.
Lois Parrish is survived by three daughters, Dollie Mae Willson, Marlene Boatman and husband, Herman, all of Center Grove, Barbara Preston and husband, Willis of Lindale, and her son; Hulon Parrish and wife, Linda of Center Grove. She is also survived by her son-in-law, Ector Thompson of Center Grove and her youngest sister, Edith House of Cedar Park, Texas. Mrs. Parrish has fourteen surviving grandchildren, thirty-one great-grandchildren, and twenty-eight great-great grandchildren. Pall bearers will be grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A visitation was held on Friday, January 20, 2012 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Pace Funeral Home. Graveside services were held Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Center Grove Cemetery with Bro. Jim Blankenship officiating.
Funeral Services for Teresa Ann Hendrix, age 52, of Livingston will be held Monday, January 23, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston. Interment will follow in the Big Sandy Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Sunday, January 22, 2012 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers are Jeff Sanders, Junior Overstreet, Glen Evans, Jeff McWhorter, Timmy Lambright and Jerry Williamson. Honorary Pallbearers are Steve Butler and Keg Puckett.
She was born on January 2, 1960, in Tyler, Texas to parents, John and Linda (Kennerly) Vanya, Sr. and passed away on January 19, 2012, in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Debbie Vanya and Carla Lettner.
Teresa is survived by her husband, Nathan Hendrix; son, Nathan Hendrix, Jr. of Livingston; son, Billy Hendrix of Livingston; daughter, Tanna Hendrix of Livingston; daughter, Lecole Hendrix of Diboll; grandson, Gabe Hendrix of Livingston; grandson, Ethan Fleetwood of Livingston; brother, Bobby Barrett of Wasilla, Alaska; sister, Tina Williamson of Lufkin; brother, Johnny Vanya, Jr. of Livingston; brother, David Vanya of Livingston; sister, Dana Vanya of Corrigan; sisters, Teresa Puckett, Carla Edwards, Connie Butler Anice Holmes and Polly Dueboy; mother-in-law, Pauline Hendrix of Livingston. Numerous relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Zula Nix
A Memorial Service for Zula Nix, age 80, of Livingston, TX was held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, TX . Bro. Ted Savage will conduct the service.
Mrs. Nix was born on June 3, 1931, in Gilmer, TX to parents, John and Maggie Richards. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James Richard Nix, Sr., and daughter, Belinda Kay Hardin. Mrs. Nix is survived by two sons, J. R. Nix of Livingston and Tommy Nix of Gilmer; four grandsons, D. J. Helpenstill of Livingston, Jesse James Nix of Portsmouth, OH, James Brandon Nix of Kilgore, and Jody Wayne Nix of Longview; one granddaughter, Angela Kay Nix of Gilmer; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Paula Renee Dees
Funeral Services for Paula Renee Dees, age 48 of Livingston, TX, will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston. Bro. Ed Jennings will conduct the services. Pallbearers are Joe Calley, Brandy Cullen, Tim Preischel, Cody James, Robert Stancil and Gunner Green. Interment will follow at Peebles Cemetery.
Paula was born on March 12, 1963 in Houston, TX to parents Robert Paul Stancil, Jr. and Doris Arveline Bryer Stancil. She is preceded in death by her parents. Paula is survived by her husband, Marvin Dees, daughter, Tiffany Brooke Dees, son, Justin Forrest Levi Dees, daughter, Christian Nicole Dees and son Marvin Brice Dees, all of Livingston, TX; two grandsons, Marcus Earl Henderson and Joshua Zane Henderson; brother, Robert Paul Stancil III of Beaumont; four sisters, Teresa Kay Calley, Stephanie Ann Gurka, Kelly Green and Jo Lynn Smith, all of Porter TX; grandmother, Jessie Stancil of Livingston; grandfather, T. W. Bryer; aunt, Mary Nell Maner of Livingston; mother-in-law, Barbara Dees of Livingston; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
John Richard Bird, Jr
Funeral Service for John Richard Bird, Jr., age 43 of Trinity, TX was held at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 20, 2012, at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, TX. Internment followed at Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska. Rev. Don Wilkey conducted the services.
John was born on June 21, 1968, in Wurzburg, Germany to parents, John Richard Bird, Sr. and Mary Ann Cabeen Bird. He is survived by his parents, John and Mary Ann Bird of Trinity; son and daughter-in-law, Brandon and Kayla Richardson of Redland, TX; daughter, Stephanie Richardson and boy friend, Scott of Pollock, TX; son, John Richard Bird III of Trinity, TX; sister and brother-in-law, Laurie and Jeff Lentz of Flower Mound, TX; six grandchildren; one niece and two nephews.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
William Glenn Wimberly I
William Glenn Wimberly I, born April 24, 1944 to Pauline McGue Inman and Clarence Inman in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife of thirty-nine years, LaVern, sisters, Barbara and Patsy and aunt and uncle, Ellen & Tom Boshers.
He is survived by wife, Linda Peterson Wimberly of Livingston; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bert and Marie Peterson of Huntsville; sons, Tim and wife, Cynthia Wimberly of Livingston, Todd and wife, Shannon Wimberly of Tomball, daughter Ginger and husband, Johnnie Golsby of Magnolia, daughter, Randi Lampson of Livingston, and son, Ryan Lampson of Huntsville; grandchildren, Christian and husband, Miguel Paramo, William II, Abigail, Dusti, Reagan, Emma and Jacob; great grandchildren, Felicity, Andres and Areli; niece, Sandra Williamson and husband, Gary of Odessa; nephews, Glyn Lang of Odessa, Anthony Lang of Arizona, Kenneth Lang of Kempner; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jane and Ray Skaggs; nephews, Randy Tolliver and Rodney Tolliver; and brother-in-law, Ronald Emmons; niece, Kathryn Clifton and niece, Debra Siebels.
Bill was a loving, caring, kind and generous husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He had a passion for his family and friends. He was a mentor and advisor to many, and touched so many lives. He moved to St. Louis, Missouri and began working for General Motors while going to night classes. Later in 1972, he moved his family to Houston. After earning an Associates Degree in Business Administration, he started Wimberly Construction in 1976, a successful construction company for over thirty years. He moved the family to Lake Livingston in 1983. After semi-retirement, he continued to work with his children in the family business.
He was beloved by so many, and if you were to ask one of his grandchildren, they would say “He is the best Pawpaw in the world“.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 20, 2012 at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston. Interment will follow at 2:30 PM at Brookside Memorial Park in Houston, TX. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2012 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Cochran Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Heart Association, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Special Olympics or a choice of a charity.
Cochran Funeral Home, telephone # 936 327 2158, is in charge of arrangements.
Renee Julietta Solomon
Renee Julietta Solomon, born to the parents Jules and Helty Duval in St. Lucia, West Indies on November 14, 1941. She went to meet the Lord on Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Renee worked as a cook at Cassity’s Café for many years and was loved for her food. Renee is survived by her children, Ernest, Margaret, Thoma, Anthony, Lorna, Kenny and Brian. She leaves behind her brothers and sisters, Titus (deceased), Mary, Desmond, Helen (deceased), Canice, Michael, Mary (deceased) and Celia Marie. She also leaves behind 23 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, brother in laws, Caroll, Charles and sister in laws. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 9AM – 8:00 PM at Pace Funeral Home. Services will be held Friday, January 20, 2012 at 3:00 PM at Holy Ground Church, Calhoun St., with Rev. Gerald Morris officiating. Burial will follow in Restland Memorial Park Cemetery. To sign the guestbook, go to www.pacefuneral.com
Victoria Michelle Foster
Funeral Services for Victoria Michelle Foster, 16, of Corrigan, Texas will be held Monday, January 23, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church Family Life Center in Corrigan, Texas with Bro. Ralph Johnston, Bro. Charlie Hodge and Bro. Floyd Wall officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan, Texas. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 22, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church Family Life Center in Corrigan, Texas.
Victoria was born April 20, 1995 in Lufkin, Texas, and passed away Monday, January 16, 2012 in Beaumont, Texas.
She was a full time student of Corrigan-Camden High School where she participated in cross country, was a member of the Student Counsel and the class treasurer, worked on the Prom Committee. She also participated in the Books with the Bulldog program and made signs to hang in the school. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Corrigan, Texas where she was active in the youth and was a Children’s Church worker. She is preceded in death by her grandmother: Clair “Nana” Kimmey; grandfathers: Glenn Burrous and Wells “Pops” Dear; aunt; Joanna Burrous.
Victoria is survived by her father: Joel A. Foster of Corrigan, Texas; mother: Sherri Lynn Burrous of Huntington, Texas; sister: Sara Elizabeth Foster Fann and husband B.J.; brother: Christopher A. Foster of Corrigan, Texas; nephew: John Preston Fann of Corrigan, Texas; grandmother: Patricia Dear Thompson of Corrigan, Texas; grandfather: Jerry Cockrell of Corrigan, Texas; grandmother: Joyce Burrous of Diboll, Texas, and numerous other family and friends.
Dewey Vernon Hunter
Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 19, 2012 in Livingston, TX for Dewey Vernon Hunter, age 78 of Rye, TX. Internment is at Peebles Cemetery and Rev. Clyde Somers will conduct the service.
Dewey was born on August 18, 1933 in New Orleans, LA to parents, George Ivan Hunter and Gladys Powell Hunter. He passed away on January 15, 2012 in Conroe, TX.
Dewey was preceded in death by his parents, George and Gladys Hunter; wife, Barbara Hunter and brother, Bill Hunter. He is survived by five sons, Robert Alexander, Gary Allen, Ronald Glenn Hunter, Dewey Wayne Hunter and John Hunter; one daughter, Linda Hunter; fifteen grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangement.
Shirley Ann Jenkins
Shirley Ann Jenkins, age 71, of Onalaska, TX, passed away on January 14, 2012 at her home. She was born on December 16, 1940 in Kansas City, MO. A private service will be held later at the family home.
Shirley is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Dan Jenkins of Onalaska; two daughters, Kathy Moore of Onalaska and Patty Dominguez of Roseville, CA; son, Joe Moore of Sacramento, CA; five grandchildren, Tiarra Evans of Onalaska, Trine Osborne of Flag Staff, Arizona, Janelle Dominguez of Sacramento, CA, Christy Dominguez of Yerington, Nevada, Jaucely Ceron of South Lake Tahoe, CA; eight great grandchildren, Kaiden, Jannesa, Trine, Jocelynn, Junior, Jasmin, Faith and Logan.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Emma Smith Kerr
Graveside Services for Emma Smith Kerr, age 94, of Lindale, TX will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, TX. Rev. Dale Snell will conduct the services. Visitation will begin at 5:00 PM on Monday, January 16, 2012 at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston.
Mrs. Kerr was born on September 9, 1917 in Wortham, TX to parents, Wade H. Smith and Mary Frances “Minnie” Brandon Smith. She passed away on January 13, 2012 in Tyler, TX. Mrs. Kerr was a member of Onalaska United Methodist Church and former member of First United Methodist Church of Mexia; and graduate of Mary Hardin Baylor with a Business Degree.
Mrs. Kerr is preceded in death by her parents, Wade and Minnie Brandon Smith; husband, Thurman Kerr; sisters, Minnie Ruth Smith and Edna Fuller. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara Brooks of Coldspring, TX and Camille Reed of Van, TX; two grandchildren, Robin Reed and Kevin Reed; three great grandchildren, Jackson Wade Reed, Sadie Elizabeth Reed and Annabelle Grace Reed.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Cancer Society.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Maudelle Atchley
Funeral Services for Maudelle Atchley, age 82, of Livingston will be held Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 10:00 AM at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston with Bro. Orval Barger officiating. Interment will follow in the Peebles Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Monday, January 16, 2012 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers are Joe Smith, Robert Smith, Raymond Smith, Buddy Smith, Jimmy Wayne Pucket, and Jeff Burdsall.
She was born on August 23, 1929 in Goodrich to parents, Rafe Henry Smith and Lula Vera (Henderson) Smith and passed away on January 14, 2012, in Livingston.
Maudelle is survived by her Daughter, Diane Vickery of Livingston; Son and Daughter-In-Law, Wallace “Babe Ray” Atchley and Joan Atchley of Livingston; Daughter and Son-In-Law, Marilyn Peters and Ricky Peters of Goodrich; Son-In-Law, Johnny Vickery of Livingston, Grandchildren, Dewayne Vickery, Brandy Vickery and Wife, Ashley, Jerry Ellison and Wife, Donna, Billy Jo Atchley and Wife, Lori, Tony Atchley and Wife, Dee Dee, Michelle Munson and Husband, Greg, Rodney Atchley and Wife, Michelle, Julie Peters and Boyfriend, Jake Spencer, and James Peters; Great Grandchildren, Hailee and Caden, Jayden and Brayden, Samantha, Sheri, Austin, Jonathan, Justin, Cole, Reagan, Blake, Jake, Sadie, Paige, Tylor, Chase, Gage, Chance, Brittany, Steven, Christian, Sophia, and Athena; Sister, Frances “Boots“ Pucket Cooper; Sister, Normagene Hancock and Husband, Bill; Brother, Jimmy Ray Smith and Wife, Elsie; Sister, Carolyn Gaston; Sisters-In- Law, Ruth and Doris Jean Atchley, both of Livingston. Numerous Other Relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Cynthia Ann Flores-Peveto
Funeral Services for Cynthia Ann Flores-Peveto, age 53, of Livingston will be held Monday, January 16, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston. Interment will follow in the Peebles Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunday, January 15, 2012 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers are David Churchman, David Vanya, Marcus Ojeda, Bryan Ojeda, James Peveto, and Kyle Foster. Honorary Pallbearers are Alonso Vallejo, Jacob Paschetag, Brandon Wood, Michael Ojeda, and Jacob Potts.
She was born on September 21, 1958 in Livingston to parents, Raymond Flores and (Anna Ellis) Flores and passed away on January 13, 2012, in Livingston. She is preceded in death by her father, Raymond Flores.
Cynthia is survived by her Children, Michelle Foster, James Ray Peveto, and Jamie Lynn Peveto, all of Arkansas; Grandchildren, Makayla Simmons, Tegan Foster, Colton Peveto, Gretchen Wegner, Raelynn Wegner, and Emma Peveto; Mother, Anna Flores of Livingston; Sisters, Teresa Churchman and Husband, David, Ramona Ojeda, and Rhonda Wood, all of Livingston; Eight Nieces and Nephews; five great Nieces and Nephews. Numerous Other Relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Ada Lou West
Funeral Services for Ada Lou West, age 85, of Livingston will be held Monday, January 16, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston. Interment will follow in the Restland Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Sunday, January 15, 2012 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers are Ron West, Derek West, Brett West, Kirk West, Dale Cole, Tommy Fluker and Ron Diderich. In Lieu of Flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Scenic Loop Volunteer Fire Department.
She was born on June 24, 1926 in Oklahoma to parents, Emmett Winter and Deborah (Hauser) Winter and passed away on January 12, 2012, in Lufkin.
Ada is survived by her son, Ron West of Grapevine; daughter, Linda West of Livingston; Grandsons, Derek West, Brett West, Kirk West; brother, Bill Winter; nephews, Eric Winter, Guyler Winter; Nieces, Susan Winter and Lucy Winter. Numerous Other Relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Philip Clyde Lytle, Jr.
Funeral Services for Philip Clyde Lytle, Jr., age 28, of Livingston will be held Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston with Rev. Nathan Hendrix officiating. Interment will follow in the Bluff Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers are Earle Luske, Wesley Smith, David Smith, Jason Langford, Josh Nobles, and Clint Dillard. Honorary Pallbearers are Jeff Wesney, Andrew Thomas, Grady Woods, Steve Brooks, Gerry Brooks, and Aaron Rayburn.
He was born in Pasadena, Texas on August 7, 1983 to parents, Philip Clyde Lytle, Sr. and Crystal Sprinkle and passed away on January 11, 2012, in Tilden.
Philip, Jr. is survived by his wife, Tiffany Lytle of Livingston; daughter, Allison Lytle of Livingston; Father, Philip Clyde Lytle, Sr. of Livingston; brother, Christopher Lytle of Nacogdoches; sisters, Melody Hues of Dayton, Stephanie Lytle of Livingston, and Summer Lytle of Livingston; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Thomas and Dinah Hendrix of Livingston. Numerous Other Relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Sherryl Lynne Richardson
Funeral Services for Sherryl Lynne Richardson, age 51, of Livingston will be held Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 3:00 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston. Interment will follow in the Holly Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Friday, January 13, 2012 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers will be Raymond Cummings, Robert Richardson, Doug Morris, Sean O’Toole, and Jeremy Leggett.
She was born in Wichita, Kansas on March 17, 1960 to parents, Lewis Counter and Shirley Maxine Wait Counter and passed away on January 12, 2012, in Livingston.
Sherryl is survived by her husband, Steven Richardson of Livingston; son and daughter-in-law, Adrian and Devonn Lumpkins of Livingston; daughters, Heather Brown and husband, Joey of Livingston, Shannon Lumpkins and father of her children, Richard Strasheim of Livingston, Chyanne Henley and husband, Dean of Wallingford, Connecticut, Ten Grandchildren and one on the way, three sisters, and two brothers. Numerous Other Relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
R. Dean Blau
R. Dean Blau, age 87, of Huntsville, TX was born in Houston, Texas on May 6, 1924 to parents, Robert Blau and Maurice Whitley Blau and he passed away on January 11, 2012, in Huntsville. He served for three years in the United States Coast Guard and later attended Baylor Dental College and practiced Dentistry. Later in his years he retired and moved to Onalaska where he attended First United Methodist Church for 40 years and later became a member of the Point Blank Community Church. He is survived by his loving wife, Doris Boykin Blau; son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Troylene Blau; daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Jerry Venable; six grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 10:30 AM in the Point Blank Community Church, 456 Robinson Way, Point Blank, Texas 77364.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mildred Irlene Curtis (Rolin)
Mildred Irlene Curtis (Rolin), 88 of Livingston, Texas, was born in Ozawkie, Kansas, on November 27, 1923, to Frank Rolin and Addie Lee Owens. She passed away on January 10, 2012 at the Bradford at Brookside Convalescent Center in Livingston. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert G. Curtis and brothers, Dale G. Rolin and Dwight D. Rolin. Midge is survived by her son, Ricky F. Curtis and his wife Barbara of Fountain City, Indiana, and daughter Sandi A. Curtis of Poway, California. Grandchildren, Timothy M. Curtis of Grand Prairie, Texas, Kristen M. Verheijen-Pina, San Diego, California, and Kelly J. Curtis-Hill, of Springtown, Texas. Great Grandchildren, Casey J. Meister, Chandler M. Curtis, and Nathan A. Hill, and Travis E. Pina.
Midge retired after 23 years in 1988 as Transportation Manager of ITOFCA Inc. a piggy-back rail freight company in Houston, Texas and was a volunteer dispatcher for the Big Thicket Volunteer Fire Department near Rye, Texas for many years. She was also a member of the Livingston VFW - Post 8568. Mrs. Curtis supported many patriotic projects including the Wounded Warrriors, and Hospitalized Veterans charities. Midge was a devoted and loving mother and was known to have helped many other throughout her lifetime.
Visitation will be held between 5-7 pm. Monday, January 16, at Cochran Funeral Home. Graveside Services and burial will be held at 1 pm. at the Houston National Cemetery on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 with Mike Marion Officiating.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
David Brickwedel
David Brickwedel, 67, went to be with the Lord, January 8, 2012 at his residence in Livingston, Texas. David was born in Hoboken, New Jersey, May 7, 1944 to David and Alice Kellenberger Brickwedel. David was a proud veteran of the United States Marine and was stationed in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. His survivors include his wife, Lee Harness Brickwedel; Son, Braze P. Brickwedel, Tallahasee, Florida; Daughter’s, Dawne B. Huhn, Houston, Texas, and Sena L. Brickwedel, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; Stepson Jeremy Jozwiak, Livingston, Texas; Stepdaughter Jodi Jozwiak, Livingston, Texas, Granddaughter’s, Krystle King, Richmond, Virginia, Kathryn Huhn, Houston, Texas and Kylie Huhn, Houston, Texas, Jaydan Jozwiak, Jordan Jozwiak, Jaemyn Jozwiak Kayvian Jozwiak; Sister Loraine Gomulka, Jupiter, Florida. Preceding him in death is his parents David and Alice Brickwedel. A memorial service will be held Sunday, 3:00 PM, January 15, 2012 at Pace Funeral Home, with Rev. Howard Huhn officiating and honoring him will be the VFW post 8568.
Iva Jean Darby, age 67, of Carlisle, TX was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on August 4, 1944 to parents, Jefferson Garrett Smith and Goldie Ruth Cater Smith and she passed away on January 9, 2012, in Houston. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Betty Wallace; brothers-in-law, Gary Darby, Dick Lester, David Gauthier; daughter, Tina Marie Darby. Iva is survived by her husband, Neil Darby of Carlisle; daughters, Mindye McKinster of Huntsville, Cindye Session of Livingston, Karon Darby of Huntsville, Ginger Brennan of Livingston; brother, Steve Smith of Plaindealing, Louisiana; sister, Joy Wise of Plaindealing, Louisiana; grandchildren, Allison Session, Wesley Session, Skyla McKinster, Christopher Brennan, Nicholas Brennan, and Benjamin Criswel. Private Services to be held by her family at a later date.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Joanne Marie Giglio
Funeral Services for Joanne Marie Giglio, age 82 of Livingston, TX will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston. Autumn Blackmon will conduct the service. Interment will be held at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Houston National Cemetery in Houston. Honorary Pallbearers are Richard Collum, Rick Moore, Nick Giglio and John Giglio III. Visitation will begin at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel.
Mrs. Giglio was born on August 10, 1929 in London Ontario, Canada to parents, Thomas and Beatrice Griffen Mace. She passed away on January 9, 2012 in Livingston.
Mrs. Giglio is preceded in death by her husband, John Giglio, Sr.; her parents, Thomas and Beatrice Mace; son, Richard Spinar; grandchildren, Robert Spinar and Noreen Spinar; sisters, Barbra Horvath and Betty Mace; and brothers Tommy Mace and William Mace. She is survived by two daughters, Jackie Collum of Livingston and Tammy Vance Moore of Tomball; two sons, Robert Spinar and John Giglio, Jr., both of Katy; two sisters, Pat Rider of Tomball and Autumn Blackmon of Fulshear, TX; Numerous Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Other Relatives and Friends, also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Melvin Henry “Papaw” Kueck
A Memorial Service for Melvin Henry “Papaw” Kueck, age 87, of Rye, TX will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, TX. Military Honors by VFW Post #8568. Bro. Harold Isaacs will conduct the service.
Melvin was born on January 24, 1924 in Richmond, TX to parents John W. Kueck and Lillie Duesterhoft Kueck. He passed away on January 8, 2012. Melvin was a Navy Veteran of WWII, and worked as a train engineer.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Lillie Kueck; wife, Louise Kueck; grandson, Justin Collins; son, Roger Kueck; and three brothers, Raymond Kueck, Edwin Kueck and Lonny Kueck. Melvin is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Christina and Troy Collins of Rye, TX and Judy and Bobby Ray of Sugarland, TX; two granddaughters, Jill Collins of Rye and Rachelle Murphy of Rosenberg; two grandsons, Brett Murphy of Rosenberg and Jason Moore of Niceville, FL; two sisters, Evelyn Oberhoff and Leona Gowski of Rosenberg and numerous other love ones. Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Cochran Funeral Home is charge of arrangements.
Elaine Gossett
Funeral Services for Elaine Gossett, 78, of Corrigan, Texas will be held Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel in Corrigan, Texas with Pastor Phil Corbett officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan, Texas. Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 10, 2012 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel.
Mrs. Gossett was born July 21, 1933 in Vinton, Louisiana, and passed away Sunday, January 08, 2012 in Livingston, Texas. She was a housewife all her life and a faithful member of the Church of Living God for 25 years. She is preceded in death by her parents: Richard and Panzie (Perry) Stout; daughter: LaVern Roberts; son: Jimmy Gossett.
Mrs. Gossett is survived by her husband: Charlie Robert Gossett of Corrigan, Texas; sons and daughters-in-law: Tracy and Jamie Gossett of Corrigan, Texas, Robert and Patsy Gossett of Diboll, Texas, Roy Gossett of Groveton, Texas, Joe Gossett of Corrigan, Texas; sister: Doris Adkison of Corrigan, Texas; 11 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and numerous other family and friends.
Pallbearers: Tracy Gossett, Robert Gossett Jr., Roy Gossett, Joe Gossett, Shane Gossett, Chad Gossett, Tanner Gossett, Tracy Lynn Gossett, Jimmy David Gossett, Michael Shane Gossett.
Funeral Services entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home.
Carrie Elizabeth Nettles Mayo
Carrie Elizabeth Nettles Mayo went home to be with her Lord on January 4, 2012 in Pasadena, Texas at the age of 102. She was the daughter of Stephen Joseph and Nancy Elizabeth (Dollie) Smith Nettles of Livingston, Texas and very proud to be a fourth generation Texan. She attended Stephen F. Austin State University and later taught at Grace Hill School. She married the love of her life, Luther Mayo, on July 14, 1931. They made their home in Pasadena until Luther retired from Sinclair Oil Company and they returned to live in Livingston. They were faithful Christians and enjoyed being active in Memorial Baptist Church in Pasadena and Central Baptist Church in Livingston. She is survived by her and Luther’s two sons, Reggie Mayo and wife, Patsy, of Farmers Branch and M. L. Mayo and wife, Nan, of Pasadena. “Grandma” leaves to cherish her memory 6 loved and adored grandchildren- Teri Mayo Lewis and Billy; Hal Mayo; Sharon Mayo; Kelli Mayo Wesley and Robert; Matt Mayo and Shannon; and Brock Mayo and Paige. She is also survived by her much loved great-grandchildren – Ryan, Tyler and Raney Wesley; Emily and Addison Mayo; and Lane Mayo. She is also survived by the children and grandchildren of her beloved siblings, who knew her as Aunt Lizzie. Her husband, Luther, preceded her in death on August 31, 1987 after they had celebrated 56 years of marriage. She was preceded in death by her Mother and Father and all of her siblings – Smith Nettles, Iris Lunsford, Joe Sherman Nettles, Lois Sherrill and Clyde (Jimbo) Nettles.
For her family, she will always be that beautiful example of the virtuous woman in Proverbs 31, whose children rise up and call her a blessing! She will be missed by her family and friends. A celebration of Elizabeth’s Life will begin at 11am Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Pace Funeral Home with Rev. Butch Thompson officiating. Interment to follow at Nettles Cemetery in Livingston.
Graveside Services for Johnnie Sue Clifton, age 89, of Livingston, TX. will be held at 2:30 PM on Sunday, January 8, 2012, at Peebles Cemetery in Livingston. Rev. Harold Isaacs will conduct the service. Visitation will begin at 5:00 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston on Saturday, January 7th.
Mrs. Clifton was born in Minden, TX on February 17, 1922 to parents, John Monroe Gage and Cynthia Clinton Gage. She passed away on January 6, 2012, in Livingston. Mrs. Clifton’s parents preceded her in death. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Tom and Janice Clifton and B.J. and Tonya Clifton; two daughters and one son-in-law, Doris Jean Nix and Lucy and George Mann; two brothers, Jessie Gage and Hays Gage; sister, Katharine Welch; seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Delwin F. Maas
Delwin Fritz Mass, age 93, of Goodrich, TX, when home to be with his Lord Jesus on January 5th, 2012 in Houston, TX. He was born in Reutersville, TX on April 23, 1918, to parents, Otto and Clara Beckendorf Maas. Delwin was a WW II Air Force veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Irene. Delwin is survived by his wife, Wiletta “Eva” Maas; two daughters and one son-in-law, Debra Maas Hughes and Brenda & Ray Phillippe; granddaughter, Tracie Spradlin and husband, Joe; grandson, Randy Phillippe and wife, Audra; brother, Reuben Maas and wife, Mary; seven great grandchildren, David Spradlin, Matthew Spradlin, Michael Spradlin, Hannah Spradlin, Daniel Spradlin, McKenzie Phillippe and Tanner Phillippe; and a host of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM on Sunday, January 8, 2012, at Chesswood Baptist Church in Livingston. Col. Howard Daniels will conduct the services. Interment will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, January 9, 2012, at Woodlawn Garden of Memories in Houston. Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Minnie Adell Jacobs Owen
Minnie Adell Jacobs Owen was born on September 5th, 1921 in Gary, TX to John Lewis Belcher and Mittie Nail Belcher. She passed away peacefully in Livingston, TX on January 4th, 2012.
Minnie moved to Livingston at an early age and remained in Livingston the rest of her life. She was married to Arnold Jacobs for twenty-five years before he passed away. They had six beautiful children. Minnie was also preceded in death by Welton Owen after thirty-two years of marriage. Minnie also was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Oliver Belcher and Marvin Belcher; three sisters, Bessie Wiggins, Essie Gross and Ettie Westcott; and son-in-law, Dan M. McKee. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Providence. Minnie was very talented at crocheting and quilting. She made many quilts for friends and family that will be cherished forever. Minnie loved to work in her yard and garden, and was known to have quite a green thumb. She loved her family, and truly loved spending time with all her children and grandchildren. “Mimi” was a wonderful mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by her family.
Minnie is survived by five daughters and one son-in-law, Thelma McKee, Mary and Putney Moore, Debbie Clack, Brenda Jacobs, and Linda Jacobs; one son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Patsy Jacobs; eleven grandchildren, Kevin McKee, David Moore and wife Shelly, Mark Moore and wife, Janan, Lisa Perry and husband, Jeremy, Julie Babbs, Brandy Babbs, Bryan Babbs, Jack Jacobs and wife Somer, Amy Jacobs, Joy Jacobs and John Jacobs, sixteen great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren and one on the way; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Cochran Funeral Chapel in Livingston. Bro. Michael Heuermann will conduct the services. Interment will follow at Peebles Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kevin McKee, David Moore, Mark Moore, Jack Jacobs, Brian Babbs, John Jacobs, Jeremy Perry, and Bryce McLeod.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Robert Bledsoe
Funeral Services for Robert Bledsoe, age 70, of Cleveland will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, January 7, 2012 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston. Interment will follow in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Livingston. Visitation is Friday, January 6, 2012 from 5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Robert was born August 14, 1941 in Stroud, Oklahoma, the son of Dewey Bledsoe and Kathrene Carson Bledsoe and passed away on January 1, 2012 in Houston. He is preceded in death by his Parents, Dewey Bledsoe and Kathrene Carson Bledsoe, Son, Robert W. Bledsoe, Jr., Son, William D. Bledsoe, Son, Ronald E. Bledsoe, Sister, Betty J. Roberts.
He is survived by his Wife, Jeanette Bledsoe of Onalaska, Son and Daughter-In-Law, John Bledsoe and Cindy Bledsoe of Cleveland, Son and Daughter-In-Law, Biff Bledsoe and Jennifer Bledsoe of Onalaska, Daughter-In-Law, Sharie Bledsoe, Brother, Virgil Bledsoe of Livingston, Sister, Joanie Forga of Longview, Brother, Ronnie Bledsoe of Beaumont, Brother, Samuel “Buddy“ Bledsoe of Longview, Grandchildren, Bradley W. Bledsoe and wife, Tammy Bledsoe, Robert A. Bledsoe and wife, Britini Bledsoe, Tiffany A. Bledsoe, Michael A. Bledsoe, Kaitlyn A. Bledsoe, Cameron W. Bledsoe, Summer Smitherman, Jacob Smitherman, Zander Smitherman, Ashtin Bledsoe, Chaselyn Roberts, Alee Bledsoe, Katee Bledsoe, Kelsee Russell, Kelee Russell, Natilee Russell, Great Grandchildren, Rex Bledsoe, Natalie Bledsoe, Kaylynn Bledsoe, Payton Bledsoe, Mattee Bledsoe, Royce Jones. Numerous Other Relatives and Friends.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Dean Phillip Truax
A Memorial Service for Dean Phillip Truax, age 53, of Humble, TX will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 7, 2012, at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, TX. Rev. Harold Isaacs will conduct the service.
Dean was born in Baltwin Park, CA on January 29, 1958, to parents James and Nancy Roop Truax. He passed away on January 3, 2012 in Humble, TX. Dean was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Truax. He is survived by his wife, Martha Burch of Humble, TX; son, Joshua Truax; daughter, Shavonne Truax; father, James Truax; and sister, Denise Mickleberry.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Willie Corene “Gencie” Byrd
Funeral Services for Willie Corene “Gencie” Byrd, age 86, of Livingston, TX will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, January 5th, 2012 at Union Springs Church in Corrigan, TX. Interment will follow at Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan. Rev. Lynnwood Dykes will conduct the services. Pallbearers are Ryan Byrd, Mike Sullivan, Bryant Martinez, Chad Sellars, Larry Burris and Michael Hawk.
Willie was born in the Mt. Rose community on September 17, 1925, to parents, James Apson and Delia Dykes Kelley, who have preceded her in death. She married Milam Lee Byrd on September 6, 1943 in Livingston. Milam also has preceded her in death. Willie was a member of Central Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Larry Byrd of McKinney, TX and Lane Byrd of Livingston; two daughters, Barbara Sullivan of Pearland and Connie Conroy of Humble; ten grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; sister, Martha Murphy of Corrigan and numerous nieces and nephews. Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Hazel Maxine Kemmerling
Funeral Services for Hazel Maxine Kemmerling, age 81, of Elkhart were held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston with Bro. Randall Reeves and Bro. Willie Williams officiating. Interment followed in the Peebles Cemetery in Livingston. Visitation was Tuesday from 1:00 P.M. - service time. Pallbearers are Matt Paul, Zack Cubstead, Josh Cubstead, Lane Henderson, Jerry Henderson, Bobby Henderson, Mike Venoy, and Keith Mays. Honorary Pallbearers are Casey Cubstead and all of her great grandchildren.
Hazel was born August 10, 1930 in Livingston, the daughter of Zackery Pinkney Henderson and Anna Laura Mills Henderson and passed away on December 31, 2011 in Palestine. She is preceded in death by her parents, Zackery Pinkney Henderson and Anna Laura Mills Henderson, 1st husband, Ray Henry Cubstead, son, Dennis Paul Cubstead, 2nd husband, Monte Kemmerling, brother, Carnie Henderson, brother, Carley Love Henderson, brother, Walter Allen Henderson, sister, Alcine Crimm, son-in-law, Donald Wayne Brinson.
Hazel is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Dena Cubstead Paul and David Paul of Frankston, daughter, Donna Cubstead Brinson of Elkhart, son and daughter-in-law, Mike Cubstead and Carla Cubstead of Palestine, son, Steve Cubstead of Palestine, son and daughter-in-law, Andy Cubstead and Darla Cubstead of Shreveport, Louisiana, granddaughter, Laura Kennedy and Dewayne of Palestine, grandson, Casey Cubstead and wife, Jessica of Goose Creek, South Carolina, grandson, Josh Cubstead of Arkansas, grandson, Zack Cubstead of Palestine, granddaughter, Mandy Paul of Palestine, granddaughter, Amy Paul of Palestine, grandson, Matt Paul and wife, Hayley of Elkhart, granddaughter, Crystal Cubstead and Mike of Longview, granddaughter, Courtney Cubstead of Longview, great grandchildren, Madison Pryor, Meredith Pryor, McCain Collett, Mason Collett, Harlee Paul, Pailyn Paul, McKayla Kennedy, Colten Vannoy, Baily Isaac, Cameron Cubstead, Josh Franklin, Sarah Franklin, sister, Lillian Mitchmore of Marshall. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Margy Fann Lankford
Funeral Services for Margy Fann Lankford, 83, of Lufkin, Texas will be held Monday, January 2, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel in Corrigan, Texas with Bro. Royce Pennington officiating. Interment will follow in the Carmona Cemetery in Corrigan, Texas. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 1, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel.
Mrs. Lankford was born October 11, 1928, in Groveton, Texas, and passed away Friday, December 30, 2011 in Lufkin, Texas. She was a retired nurse and a member of First Baptist Church in Corrigan, Texas. She and her husband owned and operated Lankford’s Hardware in Corrigan, Texas for 22 years. She was a State President of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign War and a past worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star for the Corrigan Chapter. She is preceded in death by her husband: Preston “Joe” Lankford; parents: Burl Herman and Lillian Pearl Turner Fann and brothers, John Edwin Fann and Preston Leon Fann.
Mrs. Lankford is survived by her daughter: Linda Sue Perkins of Huntington, Texas; sisters: Dimple Walker of Jacksonville, Texas, Ruth Stokley of Corrigan, Texas, Billie Dowell of Alba, Texas, Byrlene Fuller of Baytown, Texas, Ina Grace Dial of Groveton, Texas; grandson: Preston Loving of Corrigan, Texas; granddaughter: Pattie Miles of Dayton, Texas; 6 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild and numerous other family and friends.
Funeral Services entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home Inc.
Ray Blake Lowe
Graveside Services for Ray Blake Lowe, age 71, of Livingston will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, January 2, 2012 at the Peebles Cemetery in Livingston with Dr. Randall Lowe officiating. Visitation is Sunday, January 1, 2012 from 5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston.
Ray was born September 28, 1940 in Livingston, the son of Clinton G. Lowe and Rosa Lee Williams Lowe and passed away on December 29, 2011 in Goodrich. In his earlier years, he attended college at Sam Houston and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and worked as a CPA.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Clinton G. Lowe and Rosa Lee Williams Lowe. Ray is survived by his loving wife, Diann Lowe of Livingston, son and daughter-in-law, Michael T. Lowe and Heather of Ace, foster daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Joe Ard of Manney, Louisiana, brother and sister-in-law, Bobby Joe Lowe and Annette of Livingston, brother, Dan Lee Lowe of Livingston, and grandchildren, Jesse, Viola, William and Cheyenne. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Lucille Nelson Tipton Perez
Lucille Nelson Tipton Perez, born May 7, 1927 in Nacogdoches, Texas, died Thursday, December 29 2011 in The Woodlands, Texas at the age of 84 years. Lucille is survived by her three children, Jimmy Tipton & wife Cathy, Carolyn Badley & fiancée Raymond Bates and Linda Phelan & husband Wayne; sisters, Irene Patterson and Lillie Jacobs; four grandchildren, nine great- grandchildren and one great-great grandchild on the way along with numerous other relatives and a host of friends. A visitation will be held from 10am till 1pm Saturday, December 31, 2011 with a Celebration of her Life beginning at 1pm all at Pace Funeral Home with Pastor Harold Isaac officiating. Interment to follow at Peebles Cemetery. Go to www.pacefuneral.com to sign the online guest book.
Luther Ray Haire
A graveside service for Luther Ray Haire was held at noon December 29, 2011 at Forest Hill Cemetery in Livingston, TX with Bro. Randal Whitt officiating. Honorary pallbearers were the management and staff of Silverado Senior Living Kingwood.
Luther Ray Haire was born April 24, 1919, in Pelican, LA, to Edgar and Emma Haire, the middle son of seven boys (Truman, Braxton, Hub, Ray, Leo, Cecil “Cat”, and Jesse). He passed away in Kingwood, TX on December 28, 2011, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
Ray served in the Navy in the South Pacific during WWII from 1942 to 1945, earning an honorable discharge. He worked as a machinist for National Biscuit Co. in Chicago (NABISCO), relocating to Texas City, TX in 1952 to find a career as a chemical plant operator for Union Carbide. He retired as a Chief Operator in 1982.
Ray married Kathryn “Kitty” Fox on February 4, 1966, and adopted her son Jack as well. Ray was a wonderful Christian husband and father, who enjoyed camping, gardening, backyard grilling and fishing. He loved his family, and the Lord, and served in his local churches wherever they lived. He and Kitty enjoyed their retirement years with numerous extended trips in their RV, along with frequent trips to just walk the beach in Galveston.
Ray is survived by his wife Kitty, son, Jack and wife, Kitty Haire, and grandson, Trent Haire of Livingston; one surviving brother, Jewel Jesse Haire and wife, Dot of San Diego, Calif., along with numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.
Kitty, Jack, Kerry and Trent especially want to thank the management and staff of Silverado Living Kingwood, for their love and compassionate care for Ray during his almost eight years there. They were and are a true blessing to Ray and the family.
If the reader desires, the family suggests a memorial donation to Central Baptist Church Building Fund (503 N. East St., Livingston, TX 77351), The Alzheimer’s Association, or the charity of your choice. Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Cochran Funeral was in charge of the arrangements.
Nancy Ann Sharkey Paterson
Nancy Ann Sharkey Paterson departed this life on December 24, 2011, after a long and valiant battle with cancer. She died at home in her bed overlooking Lake Livingston and surrounded by loved ones. She was 55 years old.
Nancy was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, on April 10, 1956, to parents Ann and Joseph Sharkey. She was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy in Erie, PA and later received her Master’s of Science in Education from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. She loved to travel and spend time at the lake with family and friends, but more than anything she loved her job—teaching high school mathematics for many years in Dickinson, Texas City, Livingston, and Big Sandy Independent School Districts. Her students and fellow teachers were her second family, and they brought her boundless joy and fulfillment.
She is survived by husband Lee R. Paterson, Sr.; son William H. Rearick, daughter-in-law Katherine, and grandsons Maxwell and Samuel; son Kenneth Rearick, daughter-in-law Julie, and granddaughter Hannah; son John Paterson, daughter-in-law Lucy, and grandchildren Josh, Jarred, and Brooke; and son Lee Paterson, Jr., daughter-in-law Sonia, and grandchildren Justin, Leigha, and Thomas. Nancy is also survived by her aunt Rose Mary Ziegler; uncle Henry Kanyar and his wife Margie; brother-in law Cliff Paterson and his wife, Nancy’s sister-in-law, Barbara Paterson. The family would also like to thank Mary Dymock for her selfless compassion and enduring effort in caring for Nancy in her final weeks.
Visitation is scheduled from 2-8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at Pace Funeral Home, 200 FM 350 North, Livingston, Texas. A brief funeral mass will be held starting at 5 p.m. and visitation will resume after the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations in Nancy’s name be made to the Nancy Paterson Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Big Sandy High School, 9180 FM 1276, Livingston, TX, 77351.
“A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others.”
Funeral Services for Clarmon “Clay“ Sumrall, age 75, of Point Blank, formerly of Houston will be held at 2:00 P. M., Thursday, December 29, 2011 in the First Baptist Church in Onalaska with Rev. Don Wilkey officiating. Interment following in the Magnolia Cemetery. Pallbearers are Rodney Richmond, Elwyn Allbritton, Gerry Lincecum, Iris Jordan, John Barnard, and Tonya Barnard. Visitation is Wednesday, December 28, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
He was born December 17, 1936 in Sicily Island, Louisiana the son of Silvanus Sumrall and Sarah Nugent Sumrall and passed away December 26, 2011 in Oakhurst, Texas. He is preceded in death by his Parents, Silvanus Sumrall and Sarah Nugent Sumrall, Wife, Carmen Escalon Sumrall, Son, Corky Sumrall, Sisters, Irene Allbritton, and Lillie Mae Deville.
Clay is survived by his Daughter and Son-In-Law, Carmen and Casey Anderson of Sealy, Brother and Sister-In-Law, James and Wanda Sumrall of Tullos, Louisiana, Sister, Lottie Jordan of Urania, Louisiana, Sister and Brother-In-Law, Evelyn and Laney Lincecum of Tullos, Louisiana, Grandchildren, Alan Anderson, Karsen Anderson, Hagen Anderson, and Isabella Anderson. Numerous Other Relatives and Friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
John Edwin Younger
Memorial Services For John Edwin Younger, age 50, of Livingston, will be held at 4:30 P. M., Wednesday, December 28, 2011 in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel with pastor Jimmie Hermes officiating.
He was born August 5, 1961 in Cleveland, Texas the son of Luby Kenneth Younger and Lola Belle Sanders and passed away December 23, 2011 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Lola Belle Sanders Younger and Luby Kenneth Younger, and sister, Edith Hughes.
John is survived by his wife, Lana Younger of Livingston, Daughter, Christina Rackel of Livingston, Daughter, Diana Lewis and fiancé Fred Smith of Livingston, Father and Step-Mother, Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Burnett of Goodrich, Brother and Sister-In-Law, James and Donna Thompson of Livingston, Sister and Brother-In-Law, Elane and Stanley Kimes of Goodrich, Brother-In-Law, Shorty Hughes of Livingston, Grandchildren, Robert Dobbs, Mercedes Dobbs, Tony Rackel, Tyler Lewis, and Justin Wilkinson. Numerous Nieces, Nephews, and Other Relatives also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Robert Louis Sharp
Funeral Services for Robert Louis Sharp, age 80, of Livingston will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, December 30, 2011 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston with Pastor Kevin Clinton officiating. Interment will follow in the Magnolia Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Robert Hambrick, Buddy Ennis, Marty Gates, Matt Fuller, and Mike Linney. Honorary Pallbearers are Ted Sharp, Arnold Oliver, Mike Fuller, and Ross Amlin. Visitation is Thursday, December 29, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston.
A Complete Obit will run at a later date.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Beverly Jean Heflin
Graveside services will be held for Beverly Jean Heflin, age 83, of Bedias, TX at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 29, 2011, at Jones Prairie Cemetery in Leggett, TX. Rev. Raymond Harrington will conduct the service. Pallbearers are Michael Disman, Abner Disman, Daniel Reider, Mark Reider, Ashlie Harrington, Kyle Harrington, Casey Crawford, Justin Guest and Jeremy Heflin.
Beverly was born on December 24, 1928, in Pilares, Mexico to parents, Alexander Fell Patterson and Mabel D. Dutcher Patterson. She passed away peacefully with family at her side on December 24, 2011 in Madisonville, TX. Beverly was blessed with many talents, such as cooking, sewing and crocheting. She was well known to many for her involvement with both the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts as well as Livingston Band Boosters Organization. She touched many lives with her outgoing personality. Beverly is preceded in death by her parents, Alexander and Mabel Patterson; husband, Floyd Heflin; daughter, Maxine Heflin; and grandson, Walter Heflin II. She is survived by two sons, and one daughter-in-law, Walter and Dottie Heflin of Livingston and Bobby Ross of Albuquerque, NM; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Martha Reider of Bedias, Myrna and Raymond Harrington of Leggett, Malia and Ernest Guest of Bedias; special friend, Deshanna Ross of Huntsville, TX; brother, Bruce Patterson of Manassas, MD; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-eight great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and other friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Dorothy Jean Duff
Dorothy Jean Duff, age 72, of Livingston, TX passed away on December 26, 2011 in Livingston after a long illness due to complications from diabetes. She was born on October 14, 1939 in Livingston to parents, Ady Hendrix and Ruth Lambright Hendrix. She was a lifelong homemaker, but most important, she was devoted to God and her family. Dorothy was a member of Soda Baptist Church. She was the most unselfish person one could ever meet, always considering others before herself. She cared for her family as well as people in the community. Dorothy’s door was always open to her extended family and every child, no matter what their need might be. Her love cannot be expressed in words. All those who knew her, understood her compassion for others. Dorothy loved her friends and family with all her heart.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 PM. Interment will following the funeral service at Big Sandy Cemetery. Officiating the services will be Rev. Tim Thompson, Rev. Dicky Boddie and Rev. Flynn Hendrix. Pallbearers will be Zack Williford, Karl Kellar, Raymond Duff, Helio Adjuntas, Paul Duff, Adam Duff, Joel Moore and Jeff Cornelius. Honorary pallbearers will be Bo Tolar, Joel Hendrix, Kevin Hendrix, Buddy Wiggins and Chuck Miller. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, Ady and Ruth Hendrix and daughter, Elizabeth Duff. She is survived by her husband, Billy Duff of Livingston; three sons and daughters-in-law, Scott and Melinda Duff, Mark and Sheila Duff, Greg and Cathy Duff, all of Big Sandy; daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Tommy Williford of Big Sandy; son, John Duff of Austin; aunt, Ruby McEwin of The Woodlands; two brothers and sister-in-law, Rex and Winnie Hendrix of Camp Ruby and Edwin and Betty Hendrix of Big Sandy; thirteen grandchildren, Brianna Duff, Brittanie Duff, Chelsea Duff, Cinnamon Duff, Sheena Cater, Karissa Cater, Adam Duff, Bryan Duff, Paul Duff, Rance Duff, Mary Elizabeth Duff, Laikin Nash, and Zack Williford; twelve great grandchildren, Kolby, Kadence, Christopher, Keira, Kable, Samia, Juan, Jonathon, Jasmine, Selena, Trinity and Aiden.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangement.
Bill R. Jones
Bill R. Jones, age 69, of Livingston, TX, passed away in Lufkin, TX on December 22, 2011. He was born in Comanche, OK on November 21, 1942, to parents, Jack Floyd Jones and Macie Roark Jones. Graduated from Seminole High School in 1961 and attended Oklahoma Baptist University on an academic scholarship and later attended Baylor Law School were he received his license in 1967. He was a member of State Bar of Texas and former member of American Bar Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Texas Association of School Board, National Association of School Board, Texas Association of Mediators, National Association of Certified Mediators.
He’s a current member of the Board of Directors for Peoples State Bank and has been for over 30 years. A member of First Presbyterian Church of Livingston where he was an Elder and taught Adult Sunday School for over 30 years. He helped organize the Holy Smoke BBQ, silent auction and garage sale where all proceeds were donated to help mission causes.
He was an avid Houston Astros and Baylor Bear fan. He coached youth baseball for 20 years and was formerly actively involved in Livingston Youth Baseball Association and helped form the Fall Ball teams.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, reading, studying Spanish, playing on his computer, growing a garden, playing dominoes and watching his grandchildren grow.
Bill was preceded in death by his father, Jack Jones; mother-in-law, Ella Smyly and father-in-law, Jack Smyly and good friend, John Slocomb. He is survived by his wife, Susan Smyly Jones of Livingston; mother, Macie Jones of Livingston; two daughters and sons-in-law, Julie and Joe Keith Puckett of Livingston and Leslie and Derrick Birdsall of Denton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Chad and Terri Greenwood and Brad and Trishka Jones of Livingston; brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Katie Jones of Aransas Pass, sister-in-law, Sandy Owen of Woodville; eight grandchildren, Kole Puckett, Kelsey Puckett, Ryan Reed, Zach Reed, Haley Reed, Krista Jones, Jackson Jones and Brooklyn Jones; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at Central Baptist Church in Livingston, at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. Interment will follow at Peebles Cemetery. Pastor Joe McDonald will conduct the services. Pallbearers are John Thompson, John Haynes, Scott Evans, Dick Cordes, Gene Bush, Clarke Evans, Anthony Page and Joe Ned Dean. Honorary Pallbearers are Polk County Bar Association, Bill Jones’ Adult Sunday School Class, Directors and Officers of Peoples State Bank, Henry Ager, Lee Jones, Greg Ogletree, Bruce Bray, John Kinney, Mike Minter, Robert Bice and Bill Glaspy. Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Gloria Brown
Graveside Funeral Services will be held for Gloria Brown age 81, of Lubbock, TX at 2:30 PM on Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at Camp Ruby Cemetery in Polk County, TX. Rev. Fred Alford will conduct the service. Gloria was born on June 29, 1930 in Bridgeport, OK to parents William W. Jones and Mabel Buckner Jones. She passed away on December 22, 2011, in Lubbock, TX. Gloria is formally of Livingston, TX and was preceded in death by her parents William Jones and Mabel Jones, and her brother, Bill Jones. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Georgena and Dana Mackey of Lubbock, TX and Joni and Steve Stevick of Lewisville, TX; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Velma Jones of Livingston, TX; three grandsons, Craig Mackey, Kyle Mackey and Dustin Stevick; one granddaughter, Jennifer Holland; one great granddaughter, Nicole Mackey; and two great grandsons, Skyler Mackey and Rhyder Mackey. Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Helen Perkins
Funeral services for Helen Perkins, 84, of Corrigan, Texas, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2011 in the First Baptist Church in Corrigan, Texas with Bro. Robert Lankford officiating. Interment will follow in the L.H. and Helen Perkins Cemetery in Wakefield, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Monday, December 26, 2011 in the Family Life Center of First Baptist Church.
Mrs. Perkins was born September 6, 1927 in Evansville, Indiana and passed away Friday, December 23, 2011 in Corrigan, Texas. She was a homemaker all of her life and a member of First Baptist Church of Corrigan, Texas. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend. She is preceded in death by her husband, L.H. Perkins and parents, Charlie and Rosa (Johnston) Broadley.
She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Patricia and Kaywood Loving of Corrigan, Texas, Judy and Clyde Wright of Lufkin, Texas, Linda and Randy Juneau of The Woodlands, Texas; son and daughter-in-law: Joseph and Peggy Perkins of Corrigan, Texas; sister: Beverly Barclay of Florida; grandchildren: David Wright, Jason Wright, Kim Sharp, Kody Loving, Kasey Loving, Matthew Mahaffey, Kris Oglesby, Melesha LaRoche, Ruston Juneau, Moriah Juneau, Christina Dunkin, Charles Perkins, Marc Perkins; 10 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Jason Wright, Kris Oglesby, Kasey Loving, Matthew Mahaffey, Charles Perkins, Marc Perkins. Honorary Pallbearers: David Wright, Ruston Juneau, Truman Fussel. Funeral Services Entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home.
Trudie Jewell Miller
Trudie Jewell Miller, age 90, of Livingston, TX, passed away in Jasper, TX on December 22, 2011. She was born in Camden, TX on April 12, 1921, to parents, George W. and Essie Warren Cain. Mrs. Miller is preceded in death by her parents George and Essie Cain, two husbands, Ruben Rozell and A.D. Miller and brother, Clyde W. Cain. She is survived by daughter, Delores Palmer & husband Gordon Gold of Jasper, TX; two sons and daughters-in-law, George and Nan Rozell of Dickinson, TX and James and Linda Rozell of Conroe, TX; nine grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; brother, Raymond “Buck” Cain and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at 10:30 A.M. Interment will follow at Magnolia Hill. Bro. Harold Isaacs will conduct the services.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Bill Jones
Bill Jones of Livingston, TX passed away in Lufkin, TX on December 22, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Susan Jones of Livingston, TX, his mother, Macie Jones of Livingston, TX, children and grandchildren and many friends. Bill’s funeral service is pending at this time. A full obituary will be published in the next addition of the paper. Cochran Funeral Home is charge of the arrangements.
Gloria Brown
Gloria Brown, age 81, formally of Livingston, TX, passed away on December 22, 2011, in Lubbock. Funeral Services are pending at this time and a full obituary will be published in the next publication. Cochran Funeral Home are in charge of the arrangements.
Milton “Peavine” Martin
Milton “Peavine” Martin, born January 4, 1938 in Barnes, Texas went home to his Heavenly Father on December 21, 2011 in Kingwood, Texas at the age of 73 years. He was a lifetime member of the community, employed with International Paper Company as a millwright for 25 years, and a faithful member of Central Baptist Church in Livingston. His loving family includes wife of 50 years, Karen Martin, two daughters, Sheryl Griffin and Wendy Willson and husband, Jimmy; sisters, Ettie M. Grillott, Betty McDonald and husband Jim, Elizabeth Bacon and husband Guy, Jeanette Stephenson and husband Teddy, and Mary Deville and husband Louis; three grandsons, Tyler Griffin, Daniel Kelley and Max Willson; granddaughter, Kristina Sumpter and numerous other relatives and a host of friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Alfred and Ila Martin, brothers, Merrill Martin, Charles Martin and Wayne Martin. Pallbearers are Steven Rice, Randy Burton, Clay Golden, Andy Watson, Dennis Bacon, Randy Bacon and John Deville.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gideons International, P. O. Box 178, Livingston, TX 77351. A visitation was held from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2011. “Peavine’s” Celebration of Life will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 23, 2011 at Pace Funeral Home with Pastor Randal Whitt officiating.
Interment to follow at Pine Grove Cemetery, Moscow, Texas. To sign the online guest book, please go to pacefuneral.com
Glenic Nicole Risner
Glenic Nicole Risner, age 32, of Livingston, was born October 31, 1979 in Humble, Texas the daughter of Walter Lee Risner and Jeffie Hall and passed away December 20, 2011 in Houston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Walter Lee Risner and Jeffie Hall, and Brother, John Risner. Memorial Services will be held at a later date.
She is survived by the Father Of Her Children, Joseph Galardi, Daughters, Chelsy, Alexis, and Jazzmin Galardi, Sister, Sandra Risner, Nephews, Robert and Boomer Risner, Niece, Brittany Risner, all of Livingston, Step-Father, Leonard Miracle of Splendora. Numerous Other Relatives and Friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Meletion Guervara
Funeral Services for Meletion Guervara, 87 of Corrigan, will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, December 23, 2011 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Lonnie Valance of Calvary Temple Assembly of God Church in Groveton officiating. Interment will follow in the Peebles Cemetery in Livingston. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 22, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers are Justin Poncho, Marcus Abbey, Melton Abbey, Justin Newman, Frank Valderez, Christophor Newman, and Richard Guevara.
He was born April 1, 1924 in Oakhurst, Texas the son of Vincent Guervara and Epifania Borjas and passed away December 19, 2011 in Corrigan, Texas.
Meletion is survived his Wife, Patricia Guervara of Corrigan, Daughters, Mary Ann Abbey and husband, Ted of the Reservation, Evelyn Newman of Livingston, Lynn McCracken of Groveton, Sons, Wayne McCracken of Corrigan, Ronald McCracken of Livingston, Sister, Leona Valderez of Livingston, Grandchildren, Jennifer Poncho and husband Justin, Kristina Abbey, Marcus Abbey, Melton Abbey, Michael Newman, Christophor Newman, Justin Newman, Ryan McCracken, Melissa McCracken, Great Grandchildren, Elijah Abbey Jackson, Kaiyah Abbey, Alex Newman, Hailey Newman, Delevin (Pee Wee) Love. Numerous Other Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Rosa Linda Reyes
Special visitation services for Rosa Linda Reyes, 48, of Corrigan, Texas will be held Thursday, December 22, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel.
Ms. Reyes was born April 18, 1963 in Raymondville, Texas and passed away Monday, December 19, 2011 in Corrigan, Texas. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe of Diboll, Texas. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and great friend to many.
She is survived by her sons: Jose (Joey) DeJesus Reyes Jr. of Corrigan, Texas, Cesar Reyes of Lufkin, Texas; daughters: Vanessa Reyes Zapata of Lufkin, Texas, Clara Reyes of Diboll, Texas; parents: Luis and Evangelina Cavallero of Raymondville, Texas; brothers: Luis Cavallero Jr. of Edenburg, Texas, Rene Cavallero of Raymondville, Texas; sister: Elisa Martinez of Laredo, Texas; 11 grandchildren, and numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services Entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home.
Kenneth Austin Watson
Kenneth Austin Watson, born in Centrailia, Texas to James Oscar and Gada Mae Austin Watson May 18, 1926 went to be with his Lord December 17, 2011 in Groveton, TX; Kenneth’s loving family includes daughter, Sheila Dale of Trinity, TX; granddaughter, Stefanie Dale of Lake Jackson, TX; grandson, Rohn Benfield of Brenham, TX; great-granddaughters, Julia and Caitlyn Benfield; great-grandson, Kenneth Austin Benfield; He is preceded in death by his wife, Jewell Pace Watson; daughter, Sharon Watson Robins and grandson, Jeremy Stephens. Numerous other relatives and a host of friends. A graveside service will be held 3pm December 19, 2011 at Camp Ruby Cemetery in Livingston, TX with pastor Orval Barger officiating.
Gary Wayne Schaefer, 63 of Livingston, Texas, went to be with the Lord, December 15, 2011. He was born January 27, 1948 in Horton, Kansas to Howard and Dorothy Schaefer. Mr. Schaefer was a proud veteran having served in the United States Air Force and a member of the Knights Of Columbus. He was a substitute teacher at the Livingston ISD. He is survived by his fiancé Teresa Carnahan; children, Gary W. Schaefer, Jr., Brian Schaefer, spouse Kinslei, Tracey Gartner, spouse Ken, Matthew Schaefer, spouse Sandi Jacobs; Brendan Schaefer; brothers Brett Schaefer, spouse Mari, Jon Schaefer, spouse Tina; sister Sandra Adams; six grandchildren. Preceding him in death are his parents. Visitation was from 5:00 to 7:00 PM , Sunday, December 18, 2011 with a Rosary at 6:00 PM, at Pace Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mr. Schaefer were held Monday, December 19, 2011, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at 11:00AM. Pallbearers were Brendan Schaefer, Matthew Schaefer, Brian Schaefer, Brett Schaefer Joseph Gartner and Jon Schaefer. Burial will follow in Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, Texas. Military Honors and Honor Guard were conducted by VFW Post #8568. Pace Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Jason “COLE” Hollis, age 32 passed away December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. He lived life to the fullest, was willing to take risks and never backed away from any challenges. Cole possessed a charismatic personality and an infectious laugh. His smile and laughter will be missed.
Cole is survived by his Father, Tom Hollis and wife, Teri of Onalaska, Mother, Linda Barker and husband Terry of Willis, Brothers, Dan Hollis of Groveton, Taylor Hollis of Onalaska, Gabe Collier and wife, Jenell of Livingston, Chris Collier and wife, Brooke of Livingston, Grandparents, Clayton and Lillie Faye Hollis of Groveton. Numerous Other relatives and friends also survive.
Memorial Services will be held Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 5:00 P.M. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska. In lieu of flowers please Live Loud, Laugh Hard, and Love Long in memory of Cole.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Moses Linder Huiet, Jr.
Moses Linder Huiet, Jr. was born March 1, 1924 in Union, South Carolina, the son of Moses Linder Huiet, Sr. and Thelma Louise Bates Huiet. He passed away December 17, 2011 in Livingston, TX.
Moses is preceded in death by his parents, Moses Linder Huiet, Sr. and Thelma Louise Huiet. Moses is survived by his wife, Mariam Huiet of Onalaska, two sons, Ross Owen Huiet of Hardin and Marcus Alan Huiet of Onalaska; daughter, Melanie Ann Garcia of Livingston; nine grandchildren, Quinton, Miriam, Chance, Christopher, Paul, Drayton, Anthony, Matthew and Alyssa; five great grandchildren, Nickolas, Dylan, Chayse, Cole and Hayley; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Deborah Kathryn Domer
Graveside Services for Deborah Kathryn Domer age 58 of Willis, Texas will be held Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. in the Farley Chapel Cemetery in Shepherd, Texas with Rev. Bob Bible officiating. Visitation is Saturday, December 17, 2011 from 5:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas.
She was born February 22, 1953 in Livingston, Texas the daughter of Robert Samuel Morris and Esther Murphy Morris and passed away December 15, 2011 in Willis, Texas. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Robert Samuel Morris and Esther Murphy Morris, Son, Bobby Ray Moren Jr., Granddaughter Sherry A. Bebee, Brother, Robert Samuel Morris, Sister, Lydia George.
Deborah is survived by her Husband, Terry Domer, Daughters, Mary Helen Bebee, of Shepherd, Texas, Estther Holcomb of China, Texas, Son, Studs Lannagan Moren of Willis, Texas, Grandsons, Christopher J. Landrum, and Tanner Moren, Granddaughters, Alyssia Laudrum, Angelica Moren, Alessa Moren, Anna Moren, Skylar Moren, Great Grandchildren, Jayden Mullin and Amber Mullin, Sister Colleen Barnett of Houston, Texas and Roxie Roberts of Arkansas. Numerous Other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Caleb Wayne Maze
Memorial Services for Caleb Wayne Maze age 22 of Livingston, Texas will be held Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston.
He was born October 7, 1989 in Galveston, Texas the son of Gary Maze and Tanya Kelley and passed away December 11, 2011 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his Mother, Tanya Kelley.
Caleb is survived by his Father and Step-Mother, Gary and Deborah Maze, Brother, Ethan Maze, Brother, Nolan Maze, Brother, Billy Burkes, Sister, Cayla Kelly, Step-Brother, Sam Johnson, Step-Sister, Christine Kuczewski. Numerous Other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
James “Jim” Lewis Hayes
Graveside Services for James “Jim” Lewis Hayes age 79 of Groves, Texas will be held Friday, December 16, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. in the Jones Prairie Cemetery with Rev. Harold Isaacs officiating. Military Honors provided by VFW Post 8568.
He was born July 14, 1932 in Diboll, Texas the son of Elbert Hayes and Ellen (Riley) Hayes and passed away December 15, 2011 in Groves, Texas.
After graduation Jim entered into the U.S. Marines. After he was discharged from the service he then went and worked in West Texas in the oilfields. He also worked in sales and was an auto salesman in or around Port Arthur, Groves area. He worked in oil refineries and owned and operated a vacuum repair and sales shop in Groves, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, Elbert Hayes and Ellen (Riley) Hayes, and his brother, Clayton Lee Hayes of Lufkin, Texas.
Jim is survived by Sons, Eric Hayes of Groves, Texas, and Paul Hayes of Huffman, Texas, Grandchildren, Nicholas Hayes of Louisiana, Gavin Paul Hayes of Huffman, Texas, and Erica Hayes of Groves, Texas, sisters, Mary Hayes Ashby of Bay City, Texas and Gloria Hayes Wise of Lake Jackson, Texas. Numerous Other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
June May Brown
Memorial Services for June May Brown age 93 of Humble, Texas will be held Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 1:30 P.M. at the Christ The King Lutheran Church, 3803 West Lake Houston Parkway, Kingwood, Texas 77339. Interment in the Forest Hill Cemetery. In Lieu of Flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
She was born June 24, 1918 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania the daughter of Clinton and Phoebe (Spangler) Hayhurst and passed away December 12, 2011 in Humble, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Clinton and Phoebe (Spangler) Hayhurst, Beloved Husband, Barney Brown, Aunt and Uncle (who raised her), May and Cal Kauffman.
June is survived by Son and Daughter-In-Law, Byron and Becky Brown, Son and Daughter-In-Law, Roger and Diana Brown, Daughter and Son-In-Law, Saundra and Gene Bukys, Son and Daughter-In-Law, Scott and Eve Brown, Grandchildren, Robin Campana, Barbara Edmondson, Bridgette Aschenbeck, Bradley Brown, Heather McCulloch, Jason Hill, Travis Brown, and 14 Great Grandchildren. Numerous Other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Boni Sue Rodriguez
Funeral Services for Boni Sue Rodriguez, 54, of Livingston were held at 2 PM, Thursday, December 8th, 2011, in the Assembly of God Church on the Indian Reservation, with the Rev. Rudy Martinez, the Rev. David Busby and Pastor Joe John conducting the services. Interment followed in the Reservation Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were ten of her nephews, Charlie Shane Poncho, Maynard Williams, Greg Willis, Clint Willis, Destin Castillo, Cody Castillo, Quanah Castillo, Jeffery Morris, Joseph Morris, Simon Williams, one great nephew, Donovan Williams, two brothers-in-law, Roland Castillo, and Gabrial Castillo, and one son-in-law, Ricky Seward, four adopted sons, Jesse Espinoza, Damon Domke, Joe Maxted, Ernest Drappeaux. All these honorary pallbearers were selected by Boni because they meant a lot to her. She was born March 9, 1957, in Woodville, TX, to parents, Norris Poncho and Rebecca Thompson. Boni died December 5, 2011, in Livingston. Boni is preceded in death by her mother, Rebecca Thompson; sister, Jackie Thompson; brother Ellison Poncho; four nephews, Dorina Poncho, Emanual Williams, Seth Williams, Gaberial Poncho and niece, Jana Williams. She is survived by her husband, Armando Rodriguez of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation; father, Norris Poncho of Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation; son, Elijah Rodriguez of Kinder, LA; daughter and son-in-law, Tabitha Rodriguez and Ricky Seward of Livingston; son, Ezekiel Rodriguez of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation; son and daughter-in-law, Issac and Mary Rodriguez of Livingston; brother, Leamon Poncho of Elton, LA; brother and sister-in-law, Dalton and Belvia Poncho of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation; sister and brother-in-law, Peggy and Joe John of Livingston; sister and brother-in-law, Waynne and Floyd Poncho of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation; grandchildren, Norris Lee Seward, Kolin Seward, Calvin Seward, Ian Rodriguez, Aurora Rodriguez and Helen Rodriguez; brother-in-law, Gabrial Castillo of Kinder, LA; brother-in-law, Victor Thompson of Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation; sister-in-law, Renee Poncho of Shawnee, OK; aunt, Christene Poncho; in-laws, Maureen and Faye Castillo-Beauex of Krotz Spring, LA, Roland and Misty Castillo of Cleveland, TX, and Cindy Morris of Sulpher, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews that will dearly miss her.
The Rodriguez family would like to express their gratitude to the Alabama Coushatta tribe 1st responders for all they have done for their wife, mother and ahpo. Thank you!
Cochran Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Thelma Naomi Ward
Thelma Naomi Ward, age 92, of Livingston, TX, passed away on December 6, 2011, at her home in Livingston, TX. Mrs. Ward was born in Arkansas on March 6, 1919 to parents, Elvis Mathney and Ruth Smith Mathney. She was married in Altos, Oklahoma, to Joseph C. Ward in 1933. Her parents and husband have preceded her in death. She is survived by two sons, Jimmie C. Ward of Clute, TX and Kenneth Ward of Holbrook, Arizona; brother, Doyle Mathney of Crescent City, CA; four grandchildren, Michael Ward, Julie Hancock, Joel Ward and Cheryl Ward; ten great grandchildren, Christin Young, Catelyn Hancock, Cullen Young, Joey Kelpen, Brent Davis, Hunter Ward, Hanna Ward, Savannah Ward, Jimmie Lynn Murray and Chase Murray; seven great great grandchildren, Levi Davis, Kaydence Malone, Caiden Thomas Young, Jessica Young, Jaython Young, Marley Young and Carter Young. Mrs. Ward was a faithful member of The Church of Christ. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, December 13, 2011, at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, TX. Pastor Lindell Mitchell will conduct the service. Burial will be held on at 1:00 PM, December 14, 2011, at Restwood Cemetery in Clute, TX. Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangement.
Mary Sack Dodd
A Memorial Service was held for Mary Sack Dodd at 4:00 PM on Friday, December 9, 2011, at The First Baptist Church in Livingston, TX. Bro. Rusty Shuler officiated the service.
As a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident on December 6th, Mary lost her life to a new and better one. She was “running errands” taking care of business as was her daily habit.
Mary was born September 19, 1956, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Donna and Duane Sack. She came to Texas with her family in 1966 and has been a fun, smiling, flamboyant, yet gracious, Texan ever since. The most important thing describing Mary, if she were writing this, she would let to know that she was a Christian who loved her Jesus and hoped you knew Him too.
Mary’s education was extensive, a small East Texas town - Livingston, First Baptist Church, Livingston High School, Houston Baptist College, management classes in the corporate world with a Master Degree from the School of Hard Knocks.
She developed an excellent reputation decorating store windows at Palais Royal and Sakowitz. The corporate talent evolved to a community effort to help local friends and businesses with their decorating. Mary had a successful yard service; was “the cook for the Country Club”; and became Livingston’s Camp Cho-Yeh Food Service Director - her second family. She co-managed City Grill. She was a co-host of a morning talk show on the local radio station, KETX. Mary wrote articles, volunteered for numerous projects including Habitat for Humanity and Main Street.
Three years ago, Mary survived a grave health crisis which put her in the category of “disabled”, but Mary did not allow physical limitations to define the remainder of her life. She decorated anybody’s anything and everything with Christmas trimming as her forte. She visited people and businesses, had weekly lunches with groups needing her listening ear and/or support, participated in self-improvement endeavors, encouraged others to keep going, keep doing, keep living and keep giving….and keep smiling! Mary loved people. Mary love her friends. Mary loved her Christianity.
Mary is survived by “two beautiful sons” (her words), Steven Louis and Matthew Duane; mother, Donna Sack; sister, Cathey Sack Rocadas; brother-in-law, Steve Paul; and aunt, Fran Sack Taylor.
Mary was preceded in death by her father, Duane Sack; grandparents, Louis and Nellie Sack, Agnes Manchester; sisters, Barbara Ann Sack and Geri Sack Paul; niece, Laurah Nicole Paul and brother-in-law, Tony Rocadas.
Cochran Funeral Home of Livingston, Texas, in charge of arrangements.
Shirley Mae Barnes
Shirley Mae Barnes, age 67, of Livingston, TX passed away on December 8, 2011, in Livingston, TX. She was born on June 6, 1944 in Lake Charles, LA to parents, Ross and Una Mae Foreman Provost. Her mother has preceded her in death. Mrs. Barnes is survived by husband, Keith Barnes of Livingston, TX, father and step-mother, Ross and Pat Provost of Teague, TX, son, Phillip Green of Nederland, TX, daughter Leisha Tinsley of Austin, TX, three sons, Jeremy Barnes of Leeds, AL, Brian Barnes of Pell City, AL, and Mike Haskins of Bache, OK, grandchildren, Bobby Nace III, Ashley Nace and Dennis Heath Nace of Beaumont, great grandson, Peyton Nace of Beaumont, TX, two sisters, Joan Cummings of Onalaska, TX and Lou Ethel Kincaid of Alvin, TX. A Memorial Service will be held at a later day at the family’s home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Shirley Barnes. Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Clydine Kuehn
Clydine Kuehn, 76, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2011. Clydine was born March 6, 1935 in Livingston, TX to her parents Madge and Clyde Butler. Clydine was a very poised, loving, and giving lady. She has been residing in Houston, TX with her husband of 52 years, Ellis Kuehn. Clydine was a retired employee of the Exxon Corporation. She was also a member of the First Baptist Church North Houston where she was and active choir member.
Clydine was preceded in death by three older brothers and sisters. She is survived by husband, Ellis Kuehn. Their children; David Kuehn, daughter and son-n-law; Kathy Junot-Fleming and Craig Fleming, son and daughter-n-law; John and Stacia Kuehn. Grandchildren; Chanda Kruppa, Cristina and Lindsay Fleming. Sister; Sissy Hart and husband Clyde Hart. Brother; Clyde Butler (Herc) and his daughter and son-n-law; Shawna and Shane Thomas, and their children Booke, Cameron, and Brylie, and a host of loving friends.
Clydine’s friends in Livingston will remember her as a very talented and active friend. She was active in the First Baptist church of Livingston where she was a pianist and organist. She was also a member of the Pilot Club and Trio of Rhythm and Blues singers.
Visitation will be held at the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas on Friday, December 9, 20ll from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Boni Sue Rodriguez
Funeral Services for Boni Sue Rodriguez age 54 of Livingston, Texas will be held Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Assembly of God Church on the Indian Reservation with Rev. Rudy Martinez and Rev. David Bugsby officiating. Interment to follow in the Reservation Cemetery. Visitation is Wednesday, December 7, 2011 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church on the Indian Reservation. Pallbearers are Charley Shanel Poncho, Maynard Williams, Greg Willis, Clint Willis, Destin Castillo, Cody Castillo, Quannah Castillo, Joe Maxsted, Damon Donke, Jesus Espinoza. Honorary Pallbearers are Ernest Drappaux, Grabial Castillo, Rickey Seward.
She was born March 9, 1957 in Woodville, Texas the daughter of Norris Poncho and Rebecca Thompson Poncho and passed away December 5, 2011 in Livingston, Texas.
Boni is survived by her husband, Armondo Rodriguez of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation, son, Elijah Rodriguez of Kinder, Louisiana, daughter and son-in-law, Tabitha Rodriguez Seward and Ricky Seward of Big Sandy, son, Ezekiel Rodriguez of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation, son and daughter-in-law, Issac Rodriguez and Mary Rodriguez of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation, brother, Leamon Poncho of Elton, Louisiana, brother, Dalton Poncho of Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation, grandchildren, Norris Lee Seward, Kolin Seward, Calvin Seward, Ian Rodriguez, Aurora Rodriguez and Helen Rodriguez. Numerous Other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Edward Wray Byrd
Funeral Services for Edward Wray Byrd age 53 of Livingston, Texas will be held Friday, December 9, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. John Cox officiating. Interment to follow in the Camp Ruby Cemetery in Big Sandy, Texas. Visitation is Thursday, December 8, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston. Pallbearers are Mike Boyd, Marshall Wiggins, Hoyt Hamm, Jason Elder, Billy Costlow, Bris Crider, Tommy Coward, and Todd LeBluf. Honorary Pallbearers are Mark Gore, Mark Smith, Rocky Johnson, Paul Teusch and John.
He was born February 12, 1958 in Denver, Colorado the son of Cecil Range Byrd and Tommie Wray Mitchell Byrd. Edward held his Merchant Marine Certificate and later went to school for Real Estate because that was one of his main interests growing up. Later in his adulthood he worked as a process operator for Exxon Mobil. He passed away December 4, 2011 in Livingston, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his son, Donald Paul Byrd, mother, Tommie Wray Mitchell Byrd, father, Cecil Range Byrd, brother, Harold Byrd, and mother-in-law, Margaret Sue Boyd.
Edward is survived by his wife, Donna Byrd, son and daughter-in-law, Travis Wray Byrd and Stevie Byrd, daughter and son-in-law, Rachel Danielle Byrd Rollins and Bradley Rollins, grandchildren, Jaycie Ashlyn and Trig Wrylan, all of Livingston, sister, Brenda Morfitt of Michigan. Numerous Other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Jeanne Ann Tenney
Memorial Services for Jeanne Ann Tenney age 59 of Oakhurst, Texas will be held Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel, Onalaska, Texas with Bro. Terry Holcomb officiating.
She was born November 24, 1952 in Houston, Texas the daughter of Lawrence and Margaret Tyson and passed away December 1, 2011 in Oakhurst, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Margaret Tyson.
Jeanne is survived by her husband, James Tenney of Oakhurst, Texas, Ronald Tyson, Brother, Jody Tyson, Brother, Joyce Darnaby, Sister, James Tyson, Son, Ronni Tyson, Daughter, Kayla Warren, Granddaughter, Dalton, Warren, Grandson, Colby Tyson, Grandson, Andrew Tyson, Grandson, and Cody Park, Great Grandchild. Numerous Other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Noma M. Carroll
Memorial Services for Noma M. Carroll age 85 of Onalaska, Texas will be held Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. in the First United Pentecostal Church in Livingston with Rev. Gerald Morris officiating.
She was born October 12, 1926 in Saranac, New York the daughter of Herbert Rock and Delia Rondeau Rock and passed away December 2, 2011 in Lufkin, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert Rock and Delia Rondeau Rock, son, Buddy Turnage, brothers, Gilbert Rock and Clarence Rock, sister, Florence Pettis, and grandchildren, Dawn Anderson, and Sean P. Carroll.
Noma is survived by her husband, Marvin Carroll of Onalaska, Peggy Perkins, daughter of Onalaska, Sandra Little, daughter of Onalaska, Deborah Holtlrikes, daughter of Sugarland, step children, James M. Carroll of Port Jefferson, New York, John W. Carroll of New York, New York, Terri L. Bunofsky of Station Island, New York, grandchildren, Christopher Turnage, Donald Anderson, John Anderson, Wesley Bryant, Bradley K, Pavlicek, and Kasia J. Bunofsky, great grandchildren, Olivia Bryant, Taylor Anderson, Karah Anderson, Brianna Pavlicek, Kirstan Pavlicek, Lauren Anderson, Ryan Anderson, and Sean Anderson, brothers, Chester Rock, Floyd Rock, Leanord Rock, and Clifton Rock, sisters, Glodi Reid and Cathrine Rock. Numerous Other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Gladys Stremmel
Gladys Stremmel, 86, went to be with the Lord Monday, November 29, 2011, at the Bradford Nursing Home. She was born in Smith County, TX, November 15, 1925 to Archie Carlton and Millie Lorene Brown. Her survivors include her daughters, Loraine Willcoxon & husband Ronald Keith Sr. and family, Carol Reyna and husband Charles and family; son, David Stremmel and family; sister, Estelle McMicken and family; two grandchildren Lori Lorene Willcoxon and Ronald Keith Willcoxon, Jr; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and many friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband H.G. Stremmel, brother, Eugene Brown. Graveside services will be held Friday,11:00Am, December 2, 2011 at Grandview Memorial Park, in Pasadena, TX, with Pace Funeral Home handling the arrangements. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.pacefuneral.com
Bobbie Ruth Glenn
Bobbie Ruth Glenn, 79, went to be with the Lord Monday, November 28, 2011, at her residence in Nacogdoches, TX. Bobbie was born in Camp Ruby, Texas to Lumpkin and Dovie Moore Murphy. Her survivors include long time companion, Ross Gonzales; daughters, Linda Beavers, Janet Simpson, Peggy Murphy and Brenda Lukaszewski; son, Henry Martin; son-in-laws Wayne Murphy and Thomas Lukaszewski; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Martin, sister Winnie Hendrix, spouse Rex and numerous grand-children and great grandchildren. Preceded her in death are her parents, two grandchildren; brothers, Kitchel Ray Murphy, James Genee Murphy and Vonuard Murphy. Services were held at Camp Ruby Baptist Church, Wednesday, November 30, 2011, with Bro. Rex Hendrix and Bro. Kenneth Cauthen officiating. Pallbearers were Kenneth Murphy, Kevin Murphy, Jimmy Murphy, Don Murphy, Frank Lowe and Michael Warnock. Burial followed at Camp Ruby Cemetery.
Franklin Raymond Emrick, 65, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, November 26, 2011 at his residence in Livingston, TX. He was born in Baltimore, MD, December 10, 1945 to John and Margaret Bowers Emrick, was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. Franklin is survived by his wife, Theresa Emrick, of 32 years; son Clayton Emrick, Newport News, VA; Daughter, Sharon Miles, Hampton, VA; Step-son, Chris Simpson, Orlando, FL; Step-daughter Angela Yeager, Livingston, TX; Brother, John Emrick and sister, Margaret Wolfe, Morrisville, Pa. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Margaret Emrick; son, David Emrick and step-daughter, Tammi Lafreniere. Franklin will be buried in sunset Memorial Gardens in Thomasville, GA. Pace Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.pacefuneral.com
Frank A. Harbuck Jr.
Frank A. Harbuck Jr. A loving father, husband, and son. He was the Worshipful Master of the Masonic Lodge in Livingston, a skilled musician, poet, published author, and a dear friend.
He was also a very complex, loving, and driven man. He is survived by his son Frank A. Harbuck III, wife Gale Harbuck, mother Beatrice Harbuck, sister Kathie Sowersby, brother Larry Harbuck, nephew Ryan Harbuck, and nieces Angelia Strieb, Lauren and Katilyn Harbuck. Services were held Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at Masonic Lodge #14. Pace Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.pacefuneral.com
Etta Lee Nerren
Etta Lee Nerren, age 92, was born December 25, 1918 in San Augustine, Texas to John Jerome and Lydia Etheyl Neal. She entered into rest on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 in Livingston, Texas. She is survived by sons, Frank Wood, Denny Wood, John Nerren, Alec Nerren; daughters, Lydia Morton, Carolyn Marsh; two daughters-in-law, Verssie Wood, Bonni Nerren; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She loved to crochet, read, fish, play 42, watch John Wayne movies and bake cookies for her grandchildren. Pallbearers are David Morton, John Nerren, Alec Nerren, Denny Wood, Jerry Marsh and Steve Wood. The visitation will be Sunday, November 27, 2011 from 4-7 PM at Pace Funeral Home. Celebration of life will be held in the Chapel of Pace Funeral Home at 10:00 am, Monday, November 28, 2011 with Bro. Dave Wood officiating. To sign the online guestbook go to www.pacefuneral.com
Ina Merle Nelson
Ina Merle Nelson, age 84, was born November 6, 1927 in Navasota, Texas to James Leland and Orveda Baxley. She entered into rest on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 in Livingston, Texas. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Woodrow Nelson; son, Cecil Wayne Flannery; grandchildren, Steven Wayne Harp, James Michael and wife, Deidrah Harp, Beverly Kay Taylor, Donna Renee Flannery; two great-grandchildren, Shelby Kay Flannery and Kayli Reagan Taylor. Mrs. Nelson was preceded in death by her parents, James Leland and Orveda Baxley, one daughter, Linda Kay Nelson Harp and two brothers, Ervin Dalton and Alford Henry Baxley. The visitation will be on Saturday, November 26, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Pace Funeral Home. Celebration of life will be held in the Chapel of Pace Funeral Home at 2:00 pm, Sunday, November 27, 2011 with Bro. David Jones officiating. The Pallbearers will be James Harp, Steven Harp, Dewey Harp, Doug Baxley, Billy Deaville and Kim Taylor. To sign the online guestbook please go to www.pacefuneral.com
Leon John Schwirtlich
Funeral Services will be held for Leon John Schwirtlich, age 72, of Onalaska, TX. at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 30, 2011, at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston. Interment will be in Holly Grove Cemetery in Polk County following the chapel service. Rev. Harold Isaacs will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be Chuck Elliott, Buddy Henry, Mark Henry, David Henry, Ronnie Waters and Joe Don Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Morris Rhodes and Cody Dodd. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2011, at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston beginning at 5:00 PM.
Mr. Schwirtlich passed away on November 26, 2011 in Goodrich, TX. He was born on October 10, 1939, in Violet, TX to parents, Joseph and Ottilla Wilmer Schwirtlich.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Martha Schwirtlich, two sisters, two brothers and two sons. Leon and Martha Schwirtlich were married on February 21, 2011 in Onalaska, TX and she passed away on March 13, 2011. He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Leonna and Leonard Howard of Goodrich, TX, Vickie and Morris Rhodes of Dayton, TX, Ranita Shows and Debbie Smith of Longview, TX, sons and daughters-in-law, Buddy and Nadine Henry of Hardin, TX, Chuck and A’Dina Elliott of Dayton, TX, Joe Don Smith of Gilmer, TX and daughter-in-law, Virie Henry of Votaw, TX, brothers and sisters-in-law, Leo and Dorothy Schwirtlich, Sylvester and Kay Schwirtlich, Eddie and Gene Schwirtlich, sisters and brothers-in-law, Rosalie and Howard Frantz, Doris and John Jones and Rosina Buckholt, grandchildren, Sabrina Howard, Kim Mueck, Zachary Sanders, Megan Rhodes, David Henry, Mark Henry, Shelby Elliott, Caitlin Elliott, Laura Majeski, Steven Majeski, and Charlie Smith, great grandchildren, Kaden, Chloe, Little David, Lyla, Neely, Jaylynn, Robert, Cody, Kyler, and numerous friends and relatives.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Stanley Elmer Gilnack
Mr. Stanley Elmer Gilnack, age 84, of Livingston, TX , passed away in Lufkin, TX on November 27, 2011. He was born in Glastonbury, CT on August 4, 1927, to parents, Elmer Gilnack and Matilda Miller Gilnack. He is preceded in death by his parents. He was married on April 22, 1950, to Elsie Doberrentz Gilnack in CT. He is survived by his wife, Elsie of Livingston, TX, son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Lenore Gilnack, daughter and son-in-law, Marcie and William Taylor, daughter, Donna Mulcahy and six grandchildren.
Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas, is in charge of the arrangements.
Opal Faye King
Funeral services for Opal Faye King, age 71, of Livingston, Texas, will be held at 2:00 PM., Monday, November 28, 2011, at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Rev. Tim Thompson and Darrell Duff will officiated the services. Interment will be at Jones Prairie Cemetery in Leggett, Texas. Pallbearers will be Brian Duff, Ricky Hooper, Lavon Brown, Beaver Brown, Randy Quinn, Ryan Tolar. Honorary pallbearers will be Heather Allem, Rebekah Allem, Sarah Allem and Brittany Quinn.
Visitation will be held at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, November 27, 2011, beginning at 5:00 PM.
Mrs. King was born on June 8, 1940, in Leggett, Texas, to parents, Buster Lavon and Opal Jewel Murphy Brown. She passed away on November 25, 2011, Humble, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Steve Allem of Humble, Texas, son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Theresa Hance of Livingston, Texas, four granddaughters, Heather Allem, Rebekah Allem, Sarah Allem of Humble, Texas, Brittany Quinn of Livingston, Texas, three grandsons, Dwayne Tolar, Roman Tolar, Ryan Tolar of Livingston, Texas, great grandson, Hunter Shine of Humble, Texas, three brothers, James Brown of Georgewest, Texas, Bobby Brown of Livingston, Texas, Tommy Brown of Liberty, Texas.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Jeanette Dunn
Funeral services for Jeanette Dunn, age 72, of Livingston, Texas, will be held at 1:00 PM., Monday, November 28, 2011, at Graveside - Rosewood Memorial Park in Humble, Texas. Rev. Harold Isaacs will officiate the service. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 27, 2011, at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Mrs. Dunn was born on July 16, 1939, to parents, John and Gay Lee Hill in Lubbock, Texas. She passed away on November 24, 2011, in Livingston. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Dwayne Hill.
Mrs. Parmer is survived by her husband, John L. “Sonny” Dunn of Livingston, two sons and daughter-in-law, Jimmy Dunn of Austin, Texas, and Billy and Sonya Dunn of Tyler, Texas, three sisters, Betty Coleman of Greenville, Texas, Rosa Lee Walker of Lubbock, Texas, and Cindy Baty of Early, Texas, three granddaughters, Lisa Bonin of Livingston, Mindi Cato of Edgewood and Haley Dunn of Tyler, three great grandsons, Joseph Dunn of Lafayette, Louisiana, Logan Bonin of Shreveport, Louisiana, and Josh Bonin of Shreveport, Louisiana.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to any Hospice Facility.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Larry Leon Fleetwood, Sr
Larry Leon Fleetwood, Sr., age 69, was born May 8, 1942 in Maybury, Texas to Acey and Mrytle Newingham Fleetwood. He entered into heavenly rest on November 21, 2011 in Livingston, Texas. He is survived by sons, Timothy Fleetwood, Sr. and Larry Fleetwood, Jr.; daughters, Janice Fleetwood, Sherie Fleetwood and Tina Sanders; brothers, Danny Fleetwood, Ronnie Fleetwood and Mike Fleetwood; and sisters, Frita Chance, Helen Rawls and Wanda Gott. Also surviving are fourteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren along with a host of other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Bernice. He was a minister of the gospel for 35 years. He enjoyed oil painting, fishing and hunting, his grandchildren and playing the guitar and singing. A gathering of family and friends was held on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Pace Funeral Home. A graveside celebration of life will be Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Magnolia Cemetery, Segno, Texas.
Funeral Services for Reba Charlene Parker, age 91, of Goodrich, Texas, will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, November 26, 2011 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, with Rev. Tom Owens officiating. Interment following in the Peebles Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, November 25, 2011 from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. at the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston. She was born on February 1, 1920, in Groveton, Texas, to Medford Harvy Redd and Doxie Stubblefield Redd. Mrs. Parker passed away on November 23, 2011 in Baytown, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Medford and Doxie Redd, her husband, John Samuel Parker, who was the love of her life, daughter, Sammie Charlene Hardy, two sisters, Verna M. Davis and Edna Davis. Mrs. Parker is survived by son, Johnny Glen Parker of Baytown, Texas, brother, Raymond G. Redd of Pasadena, Texas, three grandchildren, Jared Stephan Parker, David Thomas Hardy and John Mark Hardy.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Sylvia Ruth Smiley
Funeral services for Sylvia Ruth Smiley, 70, of Corrigan, Texas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 25, 2011 in the First United Methodist Church in Corrigan, Texas with Bro. John Tyler officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan, Texas. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Thursday, November 24, 2011 in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel.
Mrs. Smiley was born June 6, 1941 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011 in Lufkin, Texas. She graduated in 1959 from the St. Agnes Academy in Houston, Texas and later graduated from college in 1973 from Stephen F. Austin State University with honors. On July 15, 1960 in the Harris County Courthouse, she married the love of her life Robert “Bobby” Smiley and they celebrated 51 years of marriage this year. She was a devoted teacher for Corrigan Camden ISD and former Chairman of the Corrigan Camden PTA. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. Her family was her world and she adored them in every way. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wilfred James Keller and Bertha Ruth Fleming Keller.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years: Robert R. “Bobby” Smiley of Corrigan, Texas; daughters and sons-in-law: Beth and Jeff McBride of Pineland, Texas, Kathy and Russell Harvey of Corrigan, Texas, Christi and Todd Sullivan of Corrigan, Texas; grandchildren: Robert “Scooter” McBride, Corey Christine Harvey, Andrew James Harvey, Michael Todd Sullivan; brothers and sisters-in-law: Larry and Wanda Keller of Rockport, Texas, Rod and Kelly Keller of Santa Barbara, California; sister-in-law and husband: Billie and Eugene Cockrell of Corrigan, Texas; brother-in-law and wife: Donald and Magge Smiley of Kingwood, Texas; special friends: Wayne and Claudia Giese of Brenham, Texas; two special sisters: Rose Harris of Corrigan, Texas and Rosa Flores of Corrigan, Texas; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: John Walter Cobb, Dal Keller, John Keller, Clint Keller, T.J.Nash, Colter Perry.
Honorary Pallbearers: David McClendon, John Sirman, John Kennedy, Harlon Parrish, Mike Parrish.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. Agnes Academy, 9000 Bellaire Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77036
Funeral Services Entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home, Inc.
Mary Frances Parmer
Funeral services for Mary Frances Parmer, age 71, of Point Blank, Texas, were held at 3:00 PM., Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, Texas. Bro. Orval Barger officiated the service. Interment was at Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska. Pallbearers were Michael Arden, Tim Arden, Bill Arden, Tom Durant, Richard Parmer, Billy Arden, Chris Arden, Jordan Arden, Anthony Arden, Jeremy Arden, Cole Arden, Ryan Durant and Troy Durant.
She was born on September 14, 1940, in Yuma, AZ, to parents, Raymond Charles Dent and Alvis Bonnie Darnell Dent. She passed away on November 19 2011, in Houston. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Mrs. Parmer is survived by her husband, John Parmer of Point Blank, Texas, brother, Charles Dent of Reno, NV, sister, Donna Smith of Portland, OR, three sons, Michael Arden of Frisco, Texas, Tim Arden and wife, Danielle of Keller, Texas, and Bill Arden of Houston, Texas, one daughter, Laura Durant and husband, Tom of Houston, Texas, step-son, Richard Parmer and wife, Jenny of Livingston, Texas, grandchildren, Billy Arden, Chris Arden, Jordan Arden, Anthony Arden, Steven Arden, Jeremy Arden, Shannon Arden, Cole Arden, Chase Arden, Ryan Durant, Troy Durant, and Jessica Parmer, nieces and nephews, Kimberly Smith of Portland, OR, Katherine Dent of Denver, CO, Phillip Dent of Denver, CO, and John Dent of Denver, CO. Numerous Other Relatives and Friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Frances Lee Winfrey
Frances Lee Winfrey was born on October 11, 1917, in Sour Lake, Texas, to parents, Joseph Wesley and Margaret Ruth Barnes Hall and passed away on November 20. 2011, in Livingston, Texas.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Lois Pearl Stockton
Funeral Services for Lois Pearl Stockton, age 89, of Livingston, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, November 21, 2011 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, with Rev. Randy Higganbotton officiating. Interment following in the Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, November 20, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. at the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston. Pallbearers are Ronnie Stockton, Roman Stockton, Gary Stockton, Colin Spaniel (grandson), and Chris Fletcher.
She was born on December 12, 1921 in Hattiesburg, Pennsylvania to Clarence Fisher and Lois Wolf Fisher and passed away on November 18, 2011 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Clarence Fisher and Lois Wolf Fisher, and her Husband, Robert Hampton Stockton.
Lois is survived by Daughters, Lois Hickman of Pasadena, Texas, Sue Ellen Morris of Houston, Texas and Louise Davis of Livingston, Texas and Sons, Roman Stockton and Wife, Norma Stockton of Katy, Texas and Ronnie Stockton of Austin, Texas. Lois is survived by 12 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great-Great Grandchildren. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Etta Mae Bailey Criswell
Funeral Services for Mrs. Etta Mae Bailey Criswell, age 98, of Livingston, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at Providence # 1 Baptist Church in Leggett, Texas, with Rev. Ronnie Coleman officiating. Interment following in the New Wensley Cemetery in Leggett, Texas. Visitation will be 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at Providence # 1 Baptist Church. Pallbearers are lesile Bailey, Andrew Taylor, Curly Bailey, Henderson Bailey Jr., Velton Price Jr., Vallas Starghill Jr., & Donnis Crisewll Jr.
She was born February 3, 1913 in Leggett, Texas to Robert and Addie Bailey and passed away Saturday, November 19,2011 in Houston, Texas. She is preceded in death by parents, husband, Walsh Criswell Jr.; three sons, (Lenard, Louis, & Clifton), and a great granddaughter Sonya D. Criswell. Etta is survived by four sons: Leroy Criswell, and adopted son Milton Criswell of Livingston; Curtis (Theodell) Criswell, and Raymond (Angie) Criswell of Houston, Texas; daughter-law, Ms. Annie Mae Criswell; sister in law, Mr. Freddy Flourney of Houston, Texas; and a host of grand, great grand, great great grand children, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Etta Mae attended public School in Leggett, Texas. She married Walsh Criswell Jr. July 6, 1932, and gained a son, Clifton Criswell.
Ms. Etta Mae was a faithful member of Providence # 1 Baptist Church until her health failed her. She held many ministers positions while her health permitted. She was mission president in choir ministry, secretary of New Wensley Cemetery, and supporter to her pastor and all other ministries.
Charles Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
Lois Pearl Stockton
Funeral Services for Lois Pearl Stockton, age 89, of Livingston, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, November 21, 2011 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, with Rev. Randy Higganbotton officiating. Interment following in the Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, November 20, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. at the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston. Pallbearers are Ronnie Stockton, Roman Stockton, and Gary Stockton.
She was born on December 12, 1921 in Hattiesburg, Pennsylvania to Clarence Fisher and Lois Wolf Fisher and passed away on November 18, 2011 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Clarence Fisher and Lois Wolf Fisher, and her Husband, Robert Hampton Stockton.
Lois is survived by Daughters, Lois Hickman of Pasadena, Texas, Sue Ellen Morris of Houston, Texas and Louise Davis of Livingston, Texas and Sons, Roman Stockton and Wife, Norma Stockton of Katy, Texas and Ronnie Stockton of Austin, Texas. Lois is survived by 12 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great-Great Grandchildren. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Robert John Blackstock
Graveside Services for Robert John Blackstock, age 71, of Livingston will be held at 1:00 P.M., Friday, November 18, 2011 at the Forest Hill Cemetery in Livingston with Bro. Harold Isaacs officiating.
He was born on August 14, 1940 in New York, New York to John Blackstock and Mozelle Burns Blackstock and passed away on November 14, 2011 in Houston, Texas.
At the age of 14 Robert began working in the family business and became the owner/manager of Blackstock Auto Salvage in his adult years. Following the sale of this business Robert enjoyed working with Arts and Crafts as part of his wife's business, Pasttimes. He enjoyed traveling becoming a Workkamper along with his wife. Working in the summer months they held positions in many campgrounds across the Country: Graham Creek on Vallecito Lake in Durango, Colorado. Cloquet / Duluth KOA in Minnesota, Crazy Horse Campground in Custer, South Dakota, in the Dixie National Forest near St. George, Utah they Managed the Pine Valley Campgrounds for 2 seasons, the Tremont Resort in Townsend, Tennessee, and Twin Knobs Campgrounds for two years in Eastern Kentucky near Morehead.
Robert survived cancer after his first diagnosis in 1993 and then remained Cancer free for 18 years.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, John Blackstock and Mozelle Burns Blackstock, Brothers, Richard Blackstock and Michael Blackstock.
Robert is survived by his Wife of 50 Years as of October 9, 2011, Judy Bailey Blackstock of Livingston, Daughters, Julye Taylor and Vickie Wall, both of Livingston, Foster Son, Harold Johnson of Livingston, Granddaughter, Magen and Husband, Coy Carpenter of Nederland, Granddaughter, Mayce Taylor of Huntsville, Great Granddaughter, Madysen Carpenter of Nederland. Numerous Other Relatives and Friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Joseph Landry Vowels
Funeral Services for Joseph Landry Vowels, 57, of New Caney, Texas will be held Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel in Corrigan, Texas with Bro. Curtis Jordan officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan, Texas. Visitation will be held Friday, November 18, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel.
Joseph Landry Vowels was born September 11, 1954, in Houston, Texas, and departed from this life on Sunday, November 13, 2011 in Houston, Texas. He retired from the Houston Police Department after 23 years of service. He was a member of Peach Creek Baptist Church in New Caney, Texas. He had a passion for hunting, fishing and music. He is preceded in death by his parents: Jewel Lois and Ennis Marie (Kirkpatrick) Vowels.
Mr. Vowels is survived by his wife: Jeannie Vowels of New Caney, Texas; daughter and son-in-law: Jennifer and Mark Birdwell of Conroe, Texas; son: Joseph Vowels of New Caney, Texas; grandson: Garrett Birdwell; granddaughter: Reece Vowels; brothers and sisters-in-law: Cary and Wanda Vowels, David and Theresa Vowels, Jeff Vowels, James and Dawn Vowels, Jack Vowels; sister and brother-in-law: Glenda and Ron Ridlen; and numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Pallbearers: Cary Vowels, David Vowels, Jeff Vowels, James Vowels, Jack Vowels, Steve Ferrell.Honorary Pallbearers: Mark Birdwell, Garrett Birdwell, Jason Highsmith, Garret Schoppe.
Funeral Services entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home Inc.
Shirley Darlene Wheeler
Memorial Services for Shirley Darlene Wheeler, age 64, of Livingston will be held at 1:00 P.M., Friday, November 18, 2011 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston.
She was born on August 9, 1947 in Waco, Texas to Jake Hiser and Lucy Sims Hiser and passed away on November 15, 2011 in Livingston, Texas.
Shirley is survived by her Companion, J. R. Nix of Livingston, Daughters, Lori Riden and Fiancé, Robert Carter of Humble, and Joyce Lawrence Glover and Husband, John of Livingston, Grandchildren, Brandi and Husband, Thadd, Caleb, Shawna, Tyler, Steven, Lexi, Caden, and Cameron, Brothers, Clifford Hiser of Lynchburg, Virginia, and Nathaniel Hiser of Kermit. Numerous Other Relatives and Friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Bobbie Hickman
Graveside Services for Bobbie Hickman, age 77, of Livingston will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, November 18, 2011 at the Magnolia Hill Cemetery in Segno with Rev. Mitchell Murphy officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, November 17, 2011 from 4:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. at the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston.
She was born on May 13, 1934 in Segno, Texas to Robert B. Williams and Bernice Cain Williams and passed away on November 15, 2011 in Victoria, Texas.
Bobbie is survived by her Daughter, Rhonda Rayburn of Victoria, Daughter, Sandra Hickman of Austin, Sister and Brother-In-Law, Wilma and Winfred Richardson of Segno, Grandson, Carl Rayburn, III of Victoria, Grandson, Dallas Rayburn of Victoria, Grandson, Andrew Hickman of Austin, Great Granddaughter, Sarah Rayburn of Goliad. 3 Nieces, 1 Nephew and other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy Tennyson
Dorothy Tennyson, born June 27, 1931 in Miami, Florida , to Floyd and Margaret Fackler Hinkson, passed away November 13-2011, in Livingston, Texas at the age of 80 years. Her loving family includes daughters, Peggy Tyson and Tom Tyson, Debbie Cherry and husband Allen; brother Floyd Hinkson and wife Ellie, six grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, numerous other relatives and a host of friends. Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband, Dick Tennyson and her parents. Services were handled by Pace Funeral Home.
Tammie Lee “Hall“ VanMetre
Funeral Services for Tammie Lee “Hall“ VanMetre, age 42, of Onalaska will be held at 1:00 P.M., Sunday, November 20, 2011 at the Marquez Baptist Church in Marquez with Rev. Billy Bob Evans officiating. Interment following in the Marquez Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. at the Cochran Funeral Home in Onalaska.
She was born on February 15, 1969 in Houston, Texas to Donald Hall and Paulette Yarter Hall and passed away on November 13, 2011 in Houston, Texas.
Tammie is survived by her Husband, Ken VanMetre of Onalaska, Mother, Paulette Hall of Tomball, Daughter, Candis Hall of Onalaska, Grandson, David Hall of Onalaska, Sisters, Lisa Ponder of Onalaska, and Robbie Vassar of Hardin. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Jane Guissinger
Memorial Services for Jane Guissinger, age 86, of Shepherd will be held at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, November 17, 2011 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston with Rev. Harold Isaacs officiating.
She was born on April 4, 1925 in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania to William Britton Kell and Mary Brandt and passed away on November 14, 2011 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her Parents, William Britton Kell and Mary Brandt, and 5 Brothers and Sisters.
Jane is survived by her Daughter, Barbara Hardy of Katy, Daughter and Son-In-Law, Kathy and Bob Wagner of Pearland, Son, Ed Guissinger of Houston, Granddaughter and Husband, Kristen and David Arriola, Granddaughter, Aubrey Hardy, Granddaughter and Husband, Stephanie and Steven Robeson, Great Grandson, Andrew Flores, Great Granddaughter, Adalyn Arriola. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Richard Homer Viken
Funeral Services for Richard Homer Viken, age 66, of Livingston will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston with Rev. Richard Gray and Bishop C. E. Lott officiating. Interment will follow in the Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 15, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston. Pallbearers are Ronnie Long, John Owens, Ron Gemeinhardt, Nick Gibbons, Anthony Lindsey, and Steven Miller. Honorary Pallbearers are Al Jones, Jerry Viken, Mark Jones, James Twentier, and Reid Leslie.
He was born on October 31, 1945 in Springfield, Missouri to Rev. Orlando Franklin Viken and Ruth Loweeta Wooten Viken and passed away on November 12, 2011 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father, Rev. Orlando Franklin Viken.
The family of Richard is his Wife, Terry Viken of Livingston, Mother, Ruth Viken of Webster, Daughter and Son-In-Law, Sheri and Ronnie Long of Pearland, Granddaughter and Husband, Rhonna and Nick Gibbons of Temple, Granddaughter, Brittany Long of Webster, Great Granddaughter, Lonna Gibbons of Temple, Great Grandson, Caden Gibbons of Temple, Brother and Sister-In-Law, Jerry and Jan Viken of Tyler, and Sister and Brother-In-Law, Marilyn and Ron Gemeinhardt of League City. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Larry Lee Mills
Larry Lee Mills, born June 18, 1952, in Houston, Texas, to Leon and Corine Rhodes Mills, passed away Friday, November 11, 2011 at the age of 59 in Lufkin, Texas. He was a member of The Rittenhouse Baptist Church of Houston and The National Rifle Association. Larry loved the outdoors where he could hunt and enjoyed reading. His family includes sister, Sue Rivera and husband William, nephew, Ray Mills, Johnny, Michael, Anthony, Scott Gummert , and numerous other nephews and nieces. Honorary pallbearers were Ray Mill, Kent Underwood, Charles Robins. A graveside will be held at 1:00 , Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at Holly Grove Cemetery with Pastor Orval Barger officiating. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.pacefuneral.com
William Arthur Dillon
Funeral Services for William Arthur Dillon, age 31, of Livingston will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, November 12, 2011 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston with Bro. Flynn Hendrix officiating and Bro. Danny Moye and Bro. Mitchell Murphy assisting.
Interment will follow in the Big Sandy Cemetery in Big Sandy. Visitation is Friday, November 11, 2011 from 5:00 P. M. - 10:00 P. M. at the Cochran Funeral Home. Pallbearers are Barney Wiggins, David Dillon, Clint Cox, Dusty Lambright, Colt Lambright, and Shannon Wise. Honorary Pallbearers are Steve Butler, Kenneth Dillon, Jr., Brian Wiggins, Billy Hendrix, Robert Dillon, Patrick Dillon, Daniel Dillon, Norris Harrell, and Logan Griffin.
He was born on December 19, 1979 in Lufkin, Texas to Louis Milton Dillon and Dale Lambright Dillon and passed away on November 7, 2011 in Livingston, Texas.
William is survived by his Parents, Louis Milton Dillon and Dale Lambright Dillon, Sister, Melissa Gonzales, Sister, Amanda Griffin, Twin Sister, Hilda Mitchell, Brother-In-Law, Benjamin Griffin, Brother-In-Law, Donald Mitchell, Nephew, Logan Griffin, Nephew, Samuel Griffin, Niece, Baili Mitchell, Niece, Shy Mitchell, Aunt, Patricia Lambright, Uncle, George Dillon, Cousin, Angie Wise, Aunt, Mary Taylor, Uncle, Jimmie Taylor, Girlfriend, Jessica Murphy, Aunt, Margie Lambright. Numerous other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Margaret Lelia Bacon Hill
Funeral Services for Margaret Lelia Bacon Hill, age 87, of Point Blank will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, November 11, 2011 at the St. Stephen The Martyr with Father Daokim Nguyen officiating. Interment will follow in the Center Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, November 10, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska.
She was born on July 6, 1924 in Houston, Texas to Joseph Leo Bacon, Sr. and Lelia Michiels Bacon and passed away on November 8, 2011 in Conroe, Texas. She is preceded in death by Parents, Joseph Leo Bacon, Sr. and Lelia Michiels Bacon, Husband, Robert (Bob) Perry Hill, Brother, Joseph Leo Bacon, Jr., Sister, Ethel Ray (Bacon) Thomason, Great Grandson, Maysen Campbell.
Margaret is survived by her Daughters, Linda Haen Montes of Treasure Island, Florida, Susan Simmons of Fisherman, Panama, Therese Megan of Point Blank, Texas, Jeanne Campbell of Seguin, Texas, Rhonda Kay Wright of Belton, Texas, Donna Gay Parrigin of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Brother, Edward Bacon of Friendswood, Texas, Sister, Doris Bacon Funke of Kingsland, Texas, 9 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Richard Harry Carter
Funeral Services for Richard Harry Carter, age 74, of Livingston will be held Saturday, November 12, 2011 at the Thicket Church of God with Rev. Mark Ainsworth officiating.
He was born on February 4, 1937 in Longview, Texas to Paul Harry Carter and Helen Lamport Carter and passed away on November 7, 2011 in Livingston, Texas.
Richard is survived by his Wife, Pat Carter of Livingston, Texas, Sons, Douglas Carter of Livingston, Texas and Richard Carter of Beaumont, Texas, Brothers, Davi Carter of Torrance, California, Rev. John Carter of Cache, Oklahoma, and Paul Carter of Lexington, Kentucky, Grandchildren, Douglas, Jr., Christin Carter, Richard Carter, Venus Carter, and Angel Carter. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Marolyn Will
Funeral Services for Marolyn Will, age 60, of Livingston, Texas, was held Graveside in Detroit, Texas, on Sunday, November 6, 2011, at 2:00 PM at the Detroit Cemetery. She was born in Clarksville, Texas, on April 10, 1951 to parents, Charles D. King and Mary Ruth Garrison King. Visitation was held at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas, beginning at 7:00 PM on Saturday, November 5, 2011. Mrs. Will is survived by her husband, Robert Will, III of Livingston, Texas, two sons, Matt McAmis of Detroit, Texas, and Michael McAmis of Livingston, Texas, father, Charles D. King of Detroit, Texas, twin sister, Carolyn G. Vance of Arlington, Texas and Wanda Houghton, sister, of Arlington, Texas and two grandchildren, Matthew McAmis and Macey McAmis. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Sidney D. Moffett
Sidney D. Moffett, Age 55, went to sleep and woke up in the arms of Jesus on Monday, October 31, 2011. He was born at Pasadena General Hospital in Pasadena, Texas on August 27, 1956 to Luther D. and Avis Moore Moffett who have preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his Pappaw Kacaska and Mammaw Katie Rebecca Sheffield Moore, Father-In-Law and Mother-In-Law, John D. and Lola Mae Turner Morton, Uncles, Red, Goose, Judge Sheffield, C. L. and Coscobe Moore and Aunt, Clara Moore, Grandmother and Grandfather, Francis and Francis Moffett and his father Luther D. Moffett’s siblings, Cousin, Frank Hood and his Sister-In-Law, Molly L. Foster and Brothers-In-Law, Delbert Bartley and David Allen Morton.
He survived by his Wife of 34 years, Deborah Morton Moffett, Daughters, Angela Moffett Knittel and husband Andrew of Goodrich, Texas, and Jennifer Moffett Murphy and husband Charles (Chuck) of Diana, Texas, Grandchildren, Jorginah and Luther Murphy of Diana, Texas, and Deborah and Joseph Knittel of Goodrich, Texas, Sister, Lajuana and husband Timothy Adams of Casper, Wyoming, and her children, Rebecca, Benjamin, Rachel and Noah Adams, Uncles, James (Turk) C. Moore, Sr., and Aunt, Jolene, Loy (Putney) Moore and Aunt, Mary, all of Livingston, Texas, Brother-In-Law, John B. Morton and family, Windle Dow Morton and wife Rebecca Trent Morton and family of Morrow, Ohio, Sisters-In-Law, Mary Ann McDaniel of Onalaska, Texas, Viola (Vickie) Stover and husband Nelson of League City, Texas, Cathy Gregson and husband David of Onalaska, Texas, Sister-In-Law, Brenda and Larry Cain of Morrow, Ohio, Patty Scarbrough of Potaw, Oklahoma, Flora and Martin Woods of Somerset, Kentucky, Nichol Morton and Chris of Mississippi, Brother-In-Law, Clifford Foster, Jr. of Pasadena, Texas, Special Cousins, Buddy, Robert, and Delbert Moffett, all of Livingston, Texas. Numerous other cousins, nephews, and nieces, too many to name, he loved you all.
Family of First Baptist Church of Providence and the community who are celebrating his final journey from this earth but missing him in Christian love. Special Mention: Cousin Judy Moore Issaacs for playing piano, Arnold and Barbara Oliver who worked out of love for Sidney to provide singing and coordination of food. Also Edie Walters, Cousin and Charles (Joey) Green and family both loved and in our family fold.
Pallbearers: James Moore, Jr., Mark Moore, Jeff Parkman, Tre Page, Jimmy Ward, Kevin Bowyer, Richard Lambert, Sheriff Henry Patterson. Honorary Pallbearers: David Moore, Martin Woods, John B. Morton, Nelson Stover, Marine Sgt. Benjamin Adams (nephew) and Army Sgt. Michelle Woods (niece) and the men of First Baptist Church of Providence.
Sidney served in the Air Force as a fabrication specialist. At the time of passing Sidney was currently employed by Pilot Catastrophe for Allstate Insurance as an adjuster in Western Pennsylvania.
Funeral Services were held Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at the First Baptist Church of Providence with Pastor Michael Hauerman officiating. Interment followed in the Peebles Cemetery with Military Honors being provided by VFW Post # 8568 and with Brandon Parkman playing Taps.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Cinnimon Amber Anita Hickmon
Funeral Services for Cinnimon Amber Anita Hickmon, age 19, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, November 12, 2011, at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston at 2:00 PM. Rev. Don Willis will conduct the services. Burial will be held at Bold Springs Cemetery in Livingston. Pallbearers are Stephan Koonce, Shane Fanestiele, Ronald Price, John McCullar, Ernest Loftin. Honorary Pallbearers will be Special Family. Visitation will begin at 5:00 PM on Friday, November 11, 2011 at the Chapel. Cinnimon was born on July 12, 1992, in Conroe, Texas, to parents, Stephan Koonce and Joyce Byrd Parrish. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Patsy Parrish, step-father, Charles Parrish, brother, Mark Hurd, sister, Candice Hurd, and cousin Nathan Maddox, Jr. Cinnimon is survived by her mother, Joyce Byrd Parrish of Livingston, Texas, father, Stephan Koonce of Woodlands, Texas, three sister, Julie Hickmon, Sara Hickmon, Destiny Parrish of Livingston, Texas, “Big Bubba”, Shane Fanestiele of Livingston, Texas, two grandparents, Ernest Loftin and Dorothy Loftin of Livingston, Texas.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Nicholas “Nicky-D” Dwayne Runyon
Funeral Services for Nicholas “Nicky-D” Dwayne Runyon, age 19, of Livingston, Texas, were held on Saturday, November 5, 2011, at 4:00 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston. Burial followed at Blue Water Cemetery. Rev. Paul Boyd conducted the services. Pallbearers were Micheal Jordan, Brannon Jordan, Perry Hare, Miles Hendrix, Justin Stapleton, Justin Mcallister, Mike Riendeau, Josh Robinson. Honorary Pallbearers were George Campbell and Randy Henry. Nicholas was preceded in death by grandmother, Maggie Seagroves, great grandparents and John Henry, best friend. He is survived by parents, Carl Michael Runyon and Margaret Suellen Seagroves Runyon, of Livingston, sister & brother-in-law, Sarah Michelle Runyon & Perry Hare, of Livingston, brother and sister-in-law, Micheal & Tammy Jordan, of Pasadena, brother & sister-in-law, Brannon & Jessica Jordan, of Livingston, step-sister and husband, Elizabeth & Miles Hendrix, of Dayton, step-brother, Justin Stapleton, of Livingston, step-sisters, Desiree Lawrence and Victoria Lawrence, of Livingston, nieces and nephews, Maggie Michelle Hare, Jett Larson Hendrix, Leslie Nicole Jordan and Erin Jordan, grandfathers, Billy Wayne Seagroves, and Mike Runyons, “Poppa” Randy Murphy, grandmothers, Cookie Verana, and Delores Runyons, aunts & uncles, Sherri & Jody Nation, Tracy & Jason Thompson, Paula & Tom Brasfield, Billy & Cissy Seagroves, Steven Runyons, and Tommy Seagroves, cousins, Tristan Nation, Nathan Nation, Christian Thompson, Tanner Thompson, Makenzie Brasfield, and Kaitlin Brasfield, and numerous other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas, was in charge of the arrangements.
Randy Smith
Randy Smith was born June 10, 1953 in Knox City, Texas and passed away Thursday, October 20, 2011, in Moscow, Texas. He was employed by Loggins Plumbing as a plumber for many years. He was in The United States Air force after completing High school. He is preceded in death by his parents: Billy Hugh and Mary OmaLee (Mitchell) Smith; sister: Toni Smith.
He is survived by his wife: Cherissa Sky-Eagle Smith of Moscow, Texas; sons and daughters-in-law: James Daniel Sky-Eagle and Alaisa Smith of Houston, Texas, Michael Paul Sky-Eagle and Danielle Smith of Moscow, Texas; daughter and son-in-law: Sandy and Jason Mead of Brainerd Minnesota; sister: Jennifer Smith of Leesville, Louisiana; 4 grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends.
Nicholas Dwayne (Nicky-D) Runyon
Funeral Services were held for Nicholas Dwayne (Nicky-D) Runyon, age 19 of Livingston, Texas, at 4:00 PM in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, November 4th, 2011. Burial was held at Blue Water Cemetery following the service. Rev. Paul Boyd conducted the services.
Cochran Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Sidney D. Moffett
Funeral Services for Sidney D. Moffett, age 55 of Livingston, Texas, are to be held on Tuesday, November 8th, 2011, at 11:00 AM at Providence Baptist Church in Livingston, Texas. Burial will following at Peebles Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 7, 2011 at 6:00 PM at the Providence Baptist Church in Livingston, Texas. A full obituary will be in Thursday’s Polk County Enterprise.
Cochran Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Robert Wayne Burks
Funeral Services are to be held for Robert Wayne Burks on Sunday, November 2, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Bro. Mitchell Murphy will conduct the service. Robert was born on May 24, 1957 in Houston, Texas, to Sandy and Dollie Williams Burks. He died on November 3, 2011, in at the age of 54. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Randy Burks, sister, Debbie Sackett and step-mother, Jean Burks. Robert is survived by his wife, Amanda Burks of Shepherd, daughter and son-in-law, Stacy and Travis Henshall of Cosby, Texas, sons, Justin Santos and Josh Copeland of Shepherd, Texas and daughter, Amy Copeland of Shepherd, two sisters and one brother, Sheila Parr, Jay Burks, Mike Burks and Paula Strickland of Livingston, Texas and sister, Terri Smith of Scotland, Grandchildren, Chase Bridgeman and Ruby Cheyenne Tighe-Santos.
Cochran Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
James Arthur Deggs
Funeral Services for James Arthur Deggs, 78, of Corrigan, Texas will be held Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel in Corrigan, Texas with Bro. Steve Hayes officiating. Interment will follow in the Damascus Cemetery in Corrigan, Texas. Visitation will be held Friday, November 4, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel.
James Arthur Deggs was born November 4, 1932, in Pluck, Texas, and passed away in Lufkin, Texas on November 2, 2011. He was a lifelong resident of Polk County. He was a 1953 graduate of Corrigan High School. He worked at East Texas Construction Material Company and retired from Parrish Lumber Company. He was a very hard worker and dearly loved his family and friends. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed raising animals, fishing, hunting, and gardening. He had a strong faith in God and family.
Mr. Deggs is preceded in death by his parents: J.D. “Jim” and Nora Cherry Deggs; sisters and husbands: Gracie and Woodrow Hubbard, Allie and W.P. McClendon, Faye and Jim Norris; and brother-in-law: C.R. “Butch” Kraus. He is survived by his sister: Doris Jean Kraus of Chester, Texas as well as a host of nieces, nephews and other relative.
Pallbearers: Chris Lucas, Tyler Ogden, Hal Hubbard Jr., Ryan Burris, John David Risinger Jr., Hal Hubbard Sr. Honorary Pallbearers: Herbert Gassiott-cousin and best friend, John and Julia Sirman, Guy Bacon.
Special thanks to East Texas Home Health and Corrigan LTC.
Funeral Services entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home Inc.
Robert Wayne Burks
Funeral Services are to be held for Robert Wayne Burks on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Bro. Mitchell Murphy will conduct the service. Robert was born on May 24, 1957 in Houston, Texas, to Sandy and Dollie Williams Burks. He died on November 3, 2011, in at the age of 54. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Randy Burks, sister, Debbie Sackett and step-mother, Jean Burks. Robert is survived by his wife, Amanda Burks of Shepherd, daughter and son-in-law, Stacy and Travis Henshall of Cosby, Texas, sons, Justin Santos and Josh Copeland of Shepherd, Texas and daughter, Amy Copeland of Shepherd, two sisters and one brother, Sheila Parr, Jay Burks, Mike Burks and Paula Strickland of Livingston, Texas and sister, Terri Smith of Scotland, Grandchildren, Chase Bridgeman and Ruby Cheyenne Tighe-Santos.
Cochran Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Christine Bowman Anglin
Funeral Services were held for Christine Bowman Anglin on Friday, November 4, 2011 at 10:00 AM at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Burial was at Richland Cemetery in Richland, Texas, at 3:30. Dr. Doris Meyer and Bro. Winky Johnson conducted the services. Pallbearers were James Guy Samek, Richard Samek Cyrus Anglin, Brad Brigner, Jason Greenhaw and John Thompson. She was born on April 22, 1930, in Nacogdoches, Texas, to Harvey and Ruby Burkhart Bowman. Mrs. Anglin died on October 31, 2011, in Tomball, Texas, at the age of 81. Mrs. Anglin was a member of First Baptist Church in Wild County. She is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law, David Anglin and Larry and Karen Anglin of Rye, Texas, one daughter, Linda Anglin of Plantersville, Texas, six grandchildren, James Guy, Richard, Lori, Royce, Jr., Cyrus, and Jessica, nine great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, two step-sons, Danny Hilbun of Galena, Ill. and Jerry Hilbun of Houston, Tx., four daughters, Joy Tucker and husband, Donald, of Westlake La., Delores Kazee of Blaine, Ky., Susan Hodges and husband, Duanne of Ragley, La.and Connie Gordon of Kinder, La. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Ruby Bowman, husband, James Neal Anglin, husband, Leroy Hilbun, son, Ricky Paul Anglin, and three sisters, Olga Mae Reynolds, Lucille Lunsford and Dorothy Bowman.
Cochran Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Newton George Andrews
Graveside services for Newton George Andrews, 65, of Kemp, Texas, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 3, 2011 in the Carmona Cemetery in Corrigan, Texas with Bro. Charlie Hodge officiating.
Mr. Andrews was born November 5, 1947 in San Antonio, Texas and passed away Sunday, October 30, 2011 in the East Texas Medical Center in Tyler, Texas. He was employed as a laborer for a paper mill in Oregon for many years and was a Baptist by faith. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was awarded a Bronze Star and a National Defense Service Medal. He is preceded in death by his parents, Julius D. and Patricia M. (Bennington) Andrews.
He is survived by his wife: Lidia Andrews of Kemp, Texas; son: Jerry Andrews of San Diego, California; daughter: Pamela Andrews of Fort Worth, Texas; brother: Bobby R. Andrews of Palestine, Texas; granddaughter: Gabrielle Andrews, and numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services Entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home, Inc.
Iris Faye Moulder
Funeral Services for Iris Faye Moulder, 70, of Corrigan, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 in the First Baptist Church in Corrigan, Texas with Bro. Charlie Hodge and Bro. Lesly Wilkinson officiating. Interment will follow in the Carmona Cemetery in Corrigan, Texas. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday, October 31, 2011 in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel.
Mrs. Moulder was born October 30, 1940 in Camden, Texas and passed away Saturday, October 29, 2011, in a local hospital in Lufkin, Texas. She was employed for 31 years as a bookkeeper for Citizens State Bank in Corrigan, Texas and was member of Union Springs Missionary Baptist Church in Corrigan, Texas. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and great friend to many. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rex A. Moulder and parents, Johnnie J. and Violet Ray (Howell) Bryant.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Kenny and Kimberly Moulder of Lufkin, Texas, Ricky and Larena Moulder of Hudson, Texas; brothers and sisters-in-law: Johnny and Donna Bryant of Greenville, Michigan, Bethel and Beverly Bryant of Diboll, Texas; sisters and brothers-in-law: Versie and Frank Woods of Corrigan, Texas, Gladys and Larry Evans of Houston, Texas, Jan and Stan Knox of Houston, Texas, Ethel and Dale Sales of Haughton, Louisiana; grandchildren: Rachel Ann Brown and husband Trey, of Diboll, Texas, Mandy Hutchison and husband Seth of Lufkin, Texas, Sarah Ann Moulder and fiancée Cody Young, Kelsey Lynn Moulder; great grandchildren: Kynlee Rae Brown and Jasyn Wayne Hutchison, and numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Steve Woods, Nick Knox, Michael Bryant, Trey Brown, Seth Hutchison, Cody Young, Glen Beard. Honorary Pallbearer: Remaining Nephews.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Services Entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home, Inc.
Sharan Diana Richardson
Funeral Services for Sharan Diana Richardson, age 63, of Livingston, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 1, 2011 in the First United Methodist Church in Livingston with Rev. James Frazier officiating. Visitation is from 5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. on Monday at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston. In lieu of flowers the family would like to request that memorials be made in honor of Sharan Richardson to the Saafe House, 602 E. Church St. # 149, Livingston, Texas 77351 or to the First United Methodist Church Helping Hands Ministry, PO Box 1638, Livingston, Texas 77351.
She was born December 4,1947 in Russell, Kansas to Leroy David Keil and Dorothy Mildred Mullnix Keil and passed away on October 28, 2011 in Livingston. She is preceded in death by his Parents, Leroy David Keil and Dorothy Mildred Mullnix Keil , Sister, Dorothy Sundeen, and Brother, Raymond Keil.
Sharan is survived by Ron Richardson, Husband, of Livingston, Texas, Mark and Sissy Hamilton, Son and Daughter-In-Law, of Livingston, Texas, Misty Hamilton, Daughter, of Aztec, New Mexico, Lester P. Keil, Brother, of Los Angeles, California, Harvey Keil, Brother, of Sacramento, California, Gerald Keil, Brother, of Anaheim, California, Dennis Hamilton, Husband of Her Children, of Aztec, New Mexico, Gage Hamilton, Grandson, of Aztec, New Mexico, Stevi Hamilton, Granddaughter, of Aztec, New Mexico, Darian Valencia, Granddaughter, of Aztec, New Mexico, Mark Richardson, Step-Son, of Pekin, Illinois, Richard Richardson, Step-Son, of Pekin, Illinois, Missy Fletcher, Step-Daughter, of Pekin, Illinois. Numerous Other Relatives and Friends Also Survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
David Frank Wright
Funeral Services are pending for David Frank Wright. He was born May 3, 1942 in Wichita Falls, Texas, to parents, Thomas Wright, Jr. and Mary Alice Brian Wright and passed away on October 26, 2011 in Houston, Texas.
He is survived by wife, Linda Jo Wright, of Livingston, son, David Wright, II of Livingston, step-son, Steven Lee Moore of Livingston, granddaughter, Ashley Allred of Montgomery, grandson and wife, Marc Lewis and Lupe of Channelview, great grandson, Xavier Lewis of Channelview, great granddaughter, Jade Lewis of Channelview, and one brother, Paul Wright of Brownsville. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Kenneth Glynn James
Kenneth Glynn James was born May 23, 1940 in Daisetta, Texas, to parents, Stanley and Evelyn Collins James and passed away on October 26, 2011 in Cleveland, Texas.
He is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Kenya and Steve Ericson, of Raywood, granddaughter, Morgan Ericson of Raywood, grandson, Trey Ericson of Raywood, and one brother, Marvin Ericson of Segno, Texas. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Lloyd Estle Sutton
Funeral Services for Lloyd Estle Sutton, age 74, of Livingston, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, October 28, 2011 in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston with Rev. Ron Richardson officiating. Interment following in the Menard Chapel Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation is from 5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. on Thursday at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston. Pallbearers are Steven Sutton, Dale Sutton, Riley Gaston, Kolton Gaston, Justin Blancet, Colby Lister, and Brandon Gaston. Honorary Pallbearers are Rocky Coward, Tim Wimberly, Ken Heintjec, and Charles Carter.
He was born September 22,1937 in Sour Lake, Texas to Estle Sutton and Bertie Jones Sutton and passed away on October 24, 2011 in Livingston. He is preceded in death by his Parents, Estle Sutton and Bertie Jones Sutton, Son, Roger Sutton, and Sister, Jewel Heintjec.
Lloyd is survived by Edna Gaston Sutton, Wife, of Livingston, Texas, Liz and Tommy Boles, Daughter and Son-In-Law, of Centerville, Texas, Christie Sutton, Daughter, of Centerville, Texas, Sue and Rocky Coward, Daughter and Son-In-Law, of Livingston, Texas, Robbie Sutton, Daughter-In-Law, of Camilla, Texas, Emmett Sutton, Brother, of San Augustine, Texas, Vernon Sutton, Brother, of Porter, Texas, Floyd Sutton, Brother, of Cleveland, Texas, Joyce Denby, Sister, of Cleveland, Texas, 10 Grandchildren, 17 Great Grandchildren. Numerous Other Relatives and Friends Also Survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Gale Franklin
Gale Franklin, 55, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 22, 2011 at Hospice In The Pines Lufkin Memorial Hospital in Lufkin, TX.
Gale was a devoted mother and loved her children greatly. At an early age she professed Christ as her Lord and Savior. She attended Blanchard Baptist Church with her children. She is survived by her children, Raymond Christopher Welsh & wife Donna, Curtis Ray Welsh & wife Kim, Wendy Charmaine Sucarichi; grandchildren, Paige Sucarichi, Colton Ray Welsh, Shelby Digges, Dylan Andrew Welsh, Hannah Welsh, Kayla Digges, Cierra Digges, Mason Welsh, Casey Welsh and Michael Shane Sucarichi and sister, Nancy Randall,& husband Donnie; brother, Raymond Meyer JR & wife Cindy; father-in-law, Ronald Paul Franklin & wife Virginia Irene, brother-in-law, Charles Chapman & wife Helen; brother-in-law, Rickey Wayne Franklin; sister-in-laws, Tina Lange & husband Mike, Lynell Meyer; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends who will miss her greatly. Gale is preceded in death by her husband William “Willie” Franklin and parents, Raymond Meyer Sr. and Joyce Fay Perryman, brother, Carl R. Meyer; mother-in-law, Edeltraud Franklin and stepdad, R.L. Mitchell.
Services will be held Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 2:00 PM, with Pastor Royce Pennington officiating, burial will follow in West Tempe Cemetery. Pallbearers were Curtis Welsh, Chris Welsh, Dylan Welsh, Rickey Wayne Franklin, Raymond Meyer III, Donnie Randall, Charles Chapman and James Findley, honorary: Raymond Meyer, Jr., Martin Jones and Ronald P. Franklin. Pace Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Jean Marie Stentz was born September 3, 1938 in Clariton, Pennsylvania, to parents, Howard R. and Jean M. Stentz and passed away on October 21, 2011 in Lufkin, Texas.
Jean is survived by son, David J. Michael, of Livingston, two daughters, Carol L. Drum and Michelle R. Michael of Livingston, three granddaughters, Lisa Drum of Livingston, Natasha Michael and husband Jeff Ellis of Austin, and Vanessa Michael of Livingston, one grandson, Vincent Drum of Houston, four great grandsons, Tyler Michael of Austin, Dillan Beasley of Livingston, Cash Ellis of Austin, and Blake Beasley of Livingston, and one brother, Howard Stentz, Jr. of North Carolina.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Daniel Jefferson Self
Funeral Services for Daniel Jefferson Self, age 80, of Livingston, Texas were held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, October 24, 2011 in the Soda Baptist Church in Livingston with Rev. Wayne Bickley officiating. Interment followed in the Good Hope Cemetery, Anacoco, Louisiana, at 3:00 P.M. Visitation is from 5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. on Sunday at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston. Pallbearers are Michael Self, Mark Self, Matthew Self, Mitchell Bullock, Brandon Conn, William Self, Roger Self.
Daniel was born January 26, 1931 in Anacoco, Louisiana to William Joseph Self and Effie Mahale Palmer Self and passed away on October 20, 2011 in Livingston. He is preceded in death by His Parents, William Joseph Self and Effie Mahale Palmer Self and Brothers, Joseph Quenton Self, Odell Self, Hersal Self, Ray Self, Sister, Ida Jane.
Daniel is survived by Zelwanda Scott Self, Wife, of Livingston, Texas, Daniel Michael Self and Suzanne, Son and Daughter-In-Law, of Fredericksburg, Texas, Wanda Diane Bullock and Wade, Daughter and Son-In-Law, of Montgomery, Texas, Sharon Kathleen Conn and Doug, Daughter and Son-In-Law, of Lufkin, Texas. Also surviving are 14 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren. Brothers Elton Self, of Leesville, Louisiana, Carl Self and Ginger, Brother and Sister-In-Law, of De Ridder, Louisiana, Carline Horton and Billy, Sister and Brother-In-Law, of Anacoco, Louisiana, Lanee Osborn, Sister, of Kingwood, Texas, Faye Carson and Jimmy, Sister and Brother-In-Law, of Natchitoches, Louisiana, Wanda Deslattes, Sister, of Alexandrina, Louisiana. Numerous Other Relatives and Friends Also Survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Wilma Lee LeGro
Wilma Lee LeGro was born September 10, 1936 in Jewett, Texas to Joe Bailey Hancock and Sarah Adele Robinson and passed away on October 19, 2011 in Pasadena. She is preceded in death by Parents, Joe Bailey Hancock and Sarah Adele Robinson, Baby Boy Billy, and Daughter, Patricia Barnes.
Wilma is survived by Susie and Charles Norris, Daughter and Son-In-Law, of Conroe, Grandchildren, Jennifer Rivers and Husband Gilbert, Jodie, Charles, Johnny Norris, Danny and Jason Barnes, Brother, Joe Hancock and Wife Peggy of Jewett, Sister, Mary Kennedy and Husband Hayes of Livingston, Eight Great Grandchildren. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive.
Private Services to be held at a later date.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Cameron Wayne Reese
Cameron Wayne Reese was born October 16,2011 in Livingston, Texas to Melissa Faye Reese and passed away on October 16, 2011 in Livingston. Graveside Services were held Friday, October 21, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. in the Menard Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Harold Isaacs officiating.
He is survived by his Mother, Melissa Reese of Goodrich, Texas, Sister, Charlee Kay Reese of Goodrich, Texas, Grandmother, Debra Vanya of Rock Dale, Texas, Grandparents, Johnny and Donna Atkinson of Goodrich, Texas. Numerous Other Relatives and Friends Also Survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
James Lamar Johnson
Graveside Services for James Lamar Johnson, age 74, of Onalaska, Texas will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, October 21, 2011 in the Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska with Bro. Don Wilkey officiating.
He was born October 3,1937 in Austin, Texas to Jullius Fritz Johnson and Beulah Thurman and passed away on October 19, 2011 in Livingston. He is preceded in death by parents, Jullius Fritz Johnson and Beulah Thurman.
James is survived by Dorothy Johnson, wife, of Onalaska, James E. and Flo Johnson, son and daughter-in-law, of Bastrop, Douglas Lee and Tonya Johnson, son and daughter-in-law, of Kerrville, Cheryel and Gary Norfolk, daughter and son-in-law, of Las Vegas, Nevada, Tammy and Russell McGhee, daughter and son-in-law, of Texas City, grandchildren, Jeremy, Chad, Casey, Shannon, Coleman, Douglas James, Michael, Caleb, Morgan, Heather, Kenneth, Jessica, 8 great grandchildren. Numerous other special family and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mae Dell Phillips
Graveside Services for Mae Dell Phillips, age 89, of Livingston, Texas were held at 4:00 PM, Thursday, October 20, 2011 in the Peebles Cemetery in Livingston with Rev. Kevan Wood officiating. Visitation was from 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers please make donations in to Autism Speaks in the name of “Mae Phillips”, 5455 Wilshire Blvd Ste. 2250, Los Angeles, CA 90036.
She was born October 1,1922 in San Jacinto County, Texas to Tommy Gladden and Ellen Currie Gladden and passed away on October 17, 2011 in Livingston. She is preceded in death by her husband (father of daughter), E.B. “Bud” Phillips, husband (father of son), Stanley Stout, parents, Tommy Gladden and Ellen Currie Gladden, brothers, Jack, J.D., Marshall, and John D. Gladden.
Mae Dell is survived by Mayme Bell Henry, sister, Cindy and Staecy Smelley, daughter and son-in-law, Sissy and Billy Lambeth, daughter and son-in-law, Tommy and Sandra Stout, son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Pam Lambeth, grandson and wife, Kimi and Rusty McLaurin, granddaughter and husband, Kim Duke, granddaughter, Maggie Smelley, granddaughter, Hannah McLaurin, great granddaughter, Madison Lambeth, great granddaughter, Cassidy Parker Knight, great granddaughter, Griffin Lambeth, great grandson, Dylan Parker Knight, great grandson, Autumn, Bubba. Numerous other special family and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Cameron Wayne Reese
Cameron Wayne Reese was born October 16,2011 in Livingston, Texas to Melissa Faye Reese and passed away on October 16, 2011 in Livingston.
He is survived by his Mother, Melissa Reese of Goodrich, Texas, Sister, Charlee Kay Reese of Goodrich, Texas, Grandmother, Debra Vanya of Rock Dale, Texas, Grandparents, Johnny and Donna Atkinson of Goodrich, Texas. Numerous Other Relatives and Friends Also Survive.
Private Services to be held at a later date.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Peggy Jo Brown
Funeral Services for Peggy Jo Brown, age 73, of Benton, Arkansas, formerly of Livingston, Texas, were held on Monday, October 17, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. in the Chapel of Little Rock Funeral Home in Little Rock, Arkansas with Rev. Kieth Medlock, Rev. Heath Clower, and Rev. Aaron Ledford officiating. Visitation was Sunday evening at the Little Rock Funeral Home from 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 19, 2011 in the Forrest Hill Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Love Offering Temple Baptist Church, 10710 I-30, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209.
She was born in Jamestown, Texas on May 16, 1938 to Robert Gatha Ashley and Nora Evie Sims Ashley and passed away on Friday, October 14, 2011. She is preceded in death by her Husband, J.W. “Buddy” Brown, Parents, Robert Gatha Ashley and Nora Evie Sims Ashley, Brothers, Winston Ashley of California, Dee Ashley of Tyler, Texas, Sisters, Oudia Ashley Downing of Tyler, Texas, and Billie Ruth Ashley Brannen of Sherwood, Arkansas.
Peggy is survived by her Daughter and Son-In-Law, Cindy and Eddie Wilkerson of North Little Rock, Arkansas, Son and Daughter-In-Law, Jimmy and Rose Holland of Scotland, Texas, Sister, Eloise Ashley Malone of Tyler, Texas, Sister and Brother-in-Law, Billie and Ken Medlock of Benton, Arkansas, Two Grandchildren, Edward Wilkerson and wife Robyn of Texarkana, Texas, and Chad Ray Holland of Wichita Falls, Texas. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive.
Arrangements in Little Rock, Arkansas were made by Little Rock Funeral Home.
Linda Lee Shaw Maywald
Funeral Services for Linda Lee Shaw Maywald, age 69, of Onalaska, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, October 20, 2011 in the Pine Forest Baptist Church in Onalaska with Rev. Larry Shine officiating. Interment following in the Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, Texas. Visitation is from 5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. on Wednesday at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska. Pallbearers are Christopher Rose, Michael Spies, Ryan Mullinax, Jeremy Smith, Wayne Townsend, and Roy Rose.
She was born July 21,1942 in Leesville, Louisiana to James Almon Shaw and Gwendolyn Ruth Cain Shaw and passed away on October 17, 2011 in Onalaska. She is preceded in death by her Parents, James Almon Shaw and Gwendolyn Ruth Cain Shaw and Sister, Joyce Townsend.
Linda is survived by Dennis Maywald, Husband, of Onalaska, Texas, Deanie and Roy Rose, Daughter and Son-In-Law, of Huntsville, Texas, Lisa Grigar, Daughter, of Onalaska, Texas, Amanda and Ryan Mullinax, Granddaughter and Husband, Christopher Rose, Grandson, Stephanie and Jeremy Smith, Granddaughter and Husband, Micheal and Carrie Spies, Grandson and Wife, Tyler James Mullinax, Great Grandson, James A. Shaw, Jr. and Vicki Shaw, Brother and Sister-In-Law, of Tyler, Texas, Wayne and Lisa Townsend, Nephew and Wife, Christine Townsend, Great Niece. Numerous Other Relatives and Friends Also Survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Betty Jane Jones
Funeral Services for Betty Jane Jones, age 85, of Livingston, Texas will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 20, 2011 in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston with Dr. Don Willis and Rev. James Frazier officiating. Interment following in the Restland Memorial Park Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation is from noon until service time on Thursday at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel.
She was born August 26,1926 in Austin, Texas to Mack Moreland and Pearl Ziller Moreland and passed away on October 16, 2011 in Livingston. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mack Moreland and Pearl Ziller, husband, Raymond E. Jones, son, Robert Wesley Jones, brother and sister-in-law, Mack M. Moreland and Jerry, niece, Bonnie Moreland.
Betty is survived by Ann Carroll Jones, daughter, of Texarkana, Arkansas, Raymond Malcolm Jones and Rebekah Jones, son and daughter-in-law, of Livingston, Texas, Cory Shea Jones, granddaughter, Lindsey Branye’ Jones, granddaughter, Mike Moreland, nephew, Jeff Moreland, nephew, step-grandchildren, Katy Muster, Natalie Johnson, Mitch Stephan, Mandy Stephan, and Taylor Stephan, step-grandchild, Tristan Muster. Numerous other special family and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Noel Bradford Proctor
Noel Bradford Proctor was born November 13, 1928 in Medford, Oregon to Allen E. and Lou Bradford Proctor. He passed into Glory with the Living LORD God on Saturday, October 15, 2011. Mr. Proctor is survived by his faithful wife of 64 years, Frances Ives Proctor, one daughter F. Ellen Johnson and her husband Roger Johnson of Greenbelt, Maryland, as well as three sons, Noel W. Proctor of White Salmon, Washington, Mark R. Proctor and his loving wife Nancy of Sugarland, Texas, and Allen H. Proctor and his loving wife Cheryl of Corrigan, Texas. Five grandchildren survive Mr. Proctor: Stephanie M. Proctor, Amanda M. Proctor, Noel Bryant Proctor, Stephen M. Proctor, and John M. Proctor. Mr. Proctor is survived by his in-laws Mrs. Carol Proctor of Newton, Iowa, Marvin and Lorna Ives of Wichita, Kansas and an aunt and uncle Beulah and Jett Bohannon and numerous nephews and nieces.
Noel was an avid Bible Scholar doing in depth studies and wrote many prayers on various subjects, verses, and books. He loved his church and family and in spite of how he felt, he never wanted Frances to stay home with him. He thought it was important for her to fulfill her responsibilities.
Mr. Proctor is survived by his many friends from the community and from his working years. Mr. Proctor served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and worked for seven decades in the field of Applied Physics. The Oil Patch was his primary interest and he held numerous patents in the areas of oil field pipe inspection systems, oil field instrumentation and polymer coatings. He was a well known industry expert in the use of magnetic inspection for tubular products and the design of analog-digital hybrid electronic systems. He retired from Proctor Inspection Technology, Inc. in early 1991 moving to the rural Pine Grove community he loved near Barnum, Texas. He was a member of the Barnum First Baptist Church and enjoyed Bible study, discussing his faith and living the Christian life.
Noel went to sleep in Texas and woke up in Heaven. He probably thought he was still in the same place. At the family's request, memorial gifts may be given to the Barnum Baptist Church of Barnum, P.O. Box 93 Chester, Texas 75936
Pallbearers: Jerry Swearinger, Al Bryan, Patrick Cherry, Noel Byant Proctor, Stephen Proctor, John Proctor.
Funeral Services Entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home, Inc.
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