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Homer W. NeSmith Jr.
May 22, 2026
Homer W. NeSmith Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026.
He was a Christian and a Mason. Born on November 10, 1943, in Houston, Texas, Homer was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Jaso NeSmith and Homer W. NeSmith Sr. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Sharon King NeSmith, and his daughter, Dawnette Louise...
Kay Loy Schrimsher
Jun 9, 2026
Kay Loy Schrimsher passed away on June 9, 2026, in Livingston, Texas, just one month shy of her 85th birthday. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd W. and Iletta M. Schrimsher.
She is survived by her two children; her brother, Rick Schrimsher; his wife, Lisa; and their children, Madison, Jack, and Grace.
Kay Loy enjoyed a long career in...
Terry Carmene Birch
Jun 8, 2026
A memorial service for Terry Carmene Birch, 70, of Livingston, Texas will be held Friday, June 19, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Miguel Smith officiating. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 12:00-3:00 p.m., at the funeral home.
Terry was born May 17, 1956, in Houston, Texas and passed...
Sherrill Francine Oetgen Canet
Jun 7, 2026
Sherrill Francine Oetgen Canet, of Livingston, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the age of 81.
Born in Macomb, Illinois, to Lloyd Homer Oetgen and Doris Mae Jackson Moates on April 15, 1945, Sherrill lived a life marked by love, kindness, and devotion to her family and friends. She...
Robert Eugene Morris Jr.
Jun 5, 2026
Robert Eugene Morris, Jr., affectionately known as Gene, of Etoile, Texas, passed peacefully on June 5, 2026 at his home surrounded by the love of his family, with his son, Robert Eugene Morris III, by his side.
Born on September 15, 1931, in Lufkin, Texas, Gene lived a life defined by hard work, loyalty, service, and an unwavering commitment to those...
Rena Mary Thomas
Jun 5, 2026
Graveside services for Rena Mary Thomas, 93, of Livingston, Texas will be held Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Orange, Texas.
Rena was born October 30, 1932 and passed away June 5, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob Thomas; daughter, Cynthia Prewitt; son, John Russo; and brothers, Sterling...
Loyce Nell Kennedy
Jun 5, 2026
Graveside services for Loyce Nell Kennedy, 82, of Moscow, Texas, will be held Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., at the Holhausen-Darby Cemetery in Moscow, Texas with Kelly Harvard and Ronnie Frankens officiating.
Loyce was born January 6, 1944, in Corrigan, Texas and passed away June 5, 2026, in Moscow, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hardy...
Ruth L. Tullos
Jun 1, 2026
A memorial service for Ruth L. Tullos, 97, of Trinity, Texas will be held Friday, June 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church in Trinity, Texas.
Ruth was born August 31, 1928, in Wharton County, Texas and passed away June 1, 2026, in Trinity, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Samuel...
Mark Robert Stewart
May 31, 2026
Graveside services for Mark Robert Stewart, 61, of Shepherd, Texas, will be held Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the Farley Chapel Cemetery in Shepherd, Texas with Bro. Chester Holloway officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 9:30 – 10:00 a.m., at the Farley Chapel Cemetery in Shepherd, Texas.
Mark was born August 3, 1964, in...
Judy Louise Mire
May 29, 2026
Judy Louise Mire, age 54, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026. She was born on September 28, 1971, and throughout her life was a source of love, strength, guidance, and unwavering support to all who knew her.
Judy possessed a beautiful heart and touched countless lives with her kindness, compassion, generosity, and unconditional love. She had a remarkable ability to...
Terri McClain Miller
May 28, 2026
Terri McClain Miller, 65, of Livingston, Texas was born March 22, 1961, in Livingston, Texas and passed away May 28, 2026, in Livingston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald Wayne McClain and Mary Lou Carter McClain.
Terri is survived by her husband, Art Miller; sister Kathy McClain; brother, John McClain and wife, Katharine “Sas”; nieces, Candis Nunez...
Billy Wayne Burnett Sr.
May 27, 2026
Graveside services for Billy Wayne Burnett Sr., 67, of Livingston, Texas will be held Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at the Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Frank Aragon and Bro. Larry Thompson officiating. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 1:00-2:00 p.m., at the cemetery.
Billy was born July 19, 1958, in Livingston, Texas...
Johnnie Molina
May 27, 2026
Funeral services for Johnnie Molina, 92, of Livingston, Texas will be held Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Lesly Wilkinson officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 1:00-2:00 p.m., at the funeral home.
Johnnie was...
Dena Michelle Atkinson
May 25, 2026
Funeral services for Dena Michelle Atkinson, 45, of Coldspring, Texas will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the San Jacinto County Fair and Rodeo Grounds in Coldspring, Texas with Bro. Terry Jones officiating. Interment will follow at the Oak Wood Cemetery in Coldspring, Texas. Visitation will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10:00 – 11:00...
Ellis James Williamson
May 25, 2026
Ellis James “Willie” Williamson, age 103, passed away peacefully on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026 — a fitting final salute to a true American hero and member of the Greatest Generation.
Born on April 16, 1923, in Gallatin, Texas, Ellis lived a life defined by courage, resilience, service, hard work, and love for family and friends. He graduated from Gallatin High...
Barbara Ann Williams
May 24, 2026
Barbara Ann Williams was born to William Ben and Frances Lucille (Peacock) Sanford on December 28, 1945, in Navasota, Texas. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 24, 2026, in Onalaska, Texas, at the age of 80.She is survived by her loving husband Steven Allen Williams; son, Dwayne Sides & wife Kristy; daughter, Danna Green; sister,...
Sarah Estelle Stowe
May 23, 2026
Funeral services for Sarah Estelle Stowe, 69, Porter, Texas will be held Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Pastor Don Goodwin officiating. Interment will follow at the Brookside Cemetery in Houston, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 10:00-11:00 a.m., at the funeral home.
Sarah was...
Paul Eugene Jones, Jr.
May 22, 2026
Funeral services for Paul Eugene Jones Jr., 66, of Livingston, Texas will be held Friday, May 29, 2026, at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Harold Isaacs officiating. Interment will follow at Victory Place Beautiful Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 10:00-11:00 a.m., at the funeral home.
Paul was...
Wendell Allen Lewis
May 22, 2026
Wendell Allen Lewis, 69, of Corrigan, Texas was born August 7, 1956, in Abbeville, South Carolina and passed away May 22, 2026, in Corrigan, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Martha Lewis; wife, Melissa Lewis; and brothers, Mike Lewis and James Lewis.
Wendell is survived by his daughter, Jessie Lee and Zachary of Livingston, Texas; sons,...
Christopher Michael Moore
May 22, 2026
Christopher Michael Moore, 54, of Livingston, Texas was born September 10, 1971, in Pasadena, Texas and passed away May 22, 2026, in Livingston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Leah Moore.
Chris is survived by his sons, Justin Moore and wife Alexis of Bryan, Texas, Jason Fowler of Arlington, Texas; and Josh Fowler and wife Leah...
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