Obituaries

Jun 9, 2026

Isaac Paul Wangler was born on November 12, 2005, in San Antonio, Texas and he tragically passed away on June 9, 2026 in his residence in Livingston, Texas.

Preceded in death by his grandmother Emily Vales, Isaac is survived by his mother, Natalie Vales/Wangler, his father Kurt Wangler, and his twin sister Angie Wangler. Numerous extended family members and close friends...

Jun 19, 2026

Jun 10, 2026

On June 10, 2026, Shirley Ann Boyd, lovingly known as Gigi to her late husband of 56 years, Allen Ray and Moon Deer to her Native American Indigenous friends and family, passed away peacefully of natural causes.

Shirley will be missed by her large family who she held close and cherished above all else. Shirley was a first responder and held...

Jul 7, 2026

William Dean Canton, 81, of Onalaska, Texas was born March 3, 1945, in Houston, Texas and passed away July 7, 2026, in Onalaska, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Canton and Josie Rains Canton.

William is survived by his sons, James Canton and Renee of Arlington, Texas and John Warren Canton and Tammy of Fulshear, Texas; and...

Jul 7, 2026

In Loving Memory of Patricia Allyce Smith Lankford With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Allyce, who peacefully entered eternal rest with our Lord in the early morning of July 7th, 2026, at the age of 72.

Allyce was born on June 17th, 1954, to Tommy and Patricia Smith in Macon, Georgia. She lived a life rooted in...

Jul 6, 2026

Sergio Reyes-Montoya, 62, of Livingston, Texas was born October 22, 1963, in Torreon Coahuila, Mexico and passed away July 6, 2026, in Tomball Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Nieves Reyes and Juana Maria Montoya; and brother, Gustavo Reyes.

Sergio is survived by his wife of 41 years, Juanita Reyes of Livingston, Texas; sons, Gustavo Reyes and...

Jul 5, 2026

Graveside services for Donald Gene Blanks, 70, of Trinity, Texas, will be held Monday, July 13, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., at the Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, Texas.

Donald was born January 23,1956 in Livingston, Texas to parents Tom and Annie (Gladden) Blanks and passed away July 5, 2026, in Huntsville, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Donald is survived...

Jun 29, 2026

Funeral services for Angela Hampton Snook, 53, Livingston, Texas will be held Monday, July 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Joshua Cathey officiating. Interment will follow at the West Tempe Cemetery in Livingston, Texas.

Angela was born October 7, 1972, in Dodge City, Kansas and passed away June 29, 2026, in...

Jun 28, 2026

Funeral services for Aubrey Hill, 91, of Silsbee, Texas will be held July 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at the Pinecrest Baptist Church in Silsbee Texas with Bro. Bill Coffey officiating. Interment will follow at 4:30 p.m., at the Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 1:00-2:00 p.m., at the church.

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Jun 28, 2026

Funeral services for Gloria Zamora, 88, of Spring, Texas will be held Friday, July 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Pastor Matt Woodfill and Augustine J. Zamora officiating. Interment will follow at the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 1:00-2:00...

Jun 27, 2026

Funeral services for Quanah Lee WhiteThunder, 49, of Livingston, Texas will be held Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Pastor Keith Tucker officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m., just prior to the service.

Quanah was born October 19, 1976, in Lawton, Oklahoma and passed away June 27, 2026,...

Jun 24, 2026

Graveside services for Betty Jean Freeman, 95, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, will be held Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the Midway Cemetery in Livingston, Texas with Pastor Mike Miller officiating.

Betty was born February 15, 1931, in Dallas, Texas and passed away June 24, 2026, in Springdale, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, William E. Dickens...

Jun 24, 2026

Funeral services for Dolores Martha Opela, 96, of Katy, Texas will be held Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 1, 2026, from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral...

Jun 20, 2026

Funeral services for Walter Amos Cones IV, 67, of Shepherd, Texas will be held Friday, June 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow at the Jones Prairie Cemetery in Leggett, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 1:00-2:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Walter was born October...

Jun 20, 2026

Wanda Lee Still Warren departed this earth and entered into God’s Kingdom on June 20, 2026.

Wanda was born at home, on January 26, 1933, in Livingston, Texas to Ray and Daisy Swilley Still, as the baby girl of her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Daisy Marie Still and Ray Toomey Still Simmons; and two...

Jun 16, 2026

Funeral services for David Van Fain, 69, of Livingston, Texas will be held Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow at Bold Springs Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 10:00-11:00 a.m., at the funeral home.

David was born November 2, 1956,...

Jun 15, 2026

Funeral services for Deborah Sylestine, 69, of Livingston, Texas will be held Friday, June 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at the Indian Presbyterian Church in Livingston, Texas with Debra Battise-Kleinman, CRE officiating. Interment will follow at the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. A wake will be held Thursday, June 18, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m., at the church.

Deborah,...

Jun 14, 2026

Brenda Kay Wiggins, 67, of Livingston, Texas was born December 19, 1958, in Cleveland, Texas and passed away June 14, 2026, in Livingston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Wilson and Virginia King Wilson.

Brenda is survived by her daughter, Alisha Wilson of New Willard, Texas; son, John Wiggins and Emily of The Woodlands, Texas; daughter, Jodi...

Jun 12, 2026

William Melvin Marquis, born August 25, 1951, in Houston, Texas, to Gloria and Graham Marquis, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gloria and Graham Marquis, as well as his brothers, Graham and John.

William was a devoted husband to his wife, Susan Marquis of 44 years. They enjoyed serving...

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...