Doug Hand
Apr 9, 2026
Douglas Wayne Hand, age 93, of Livingston, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026.
Funeral services will be Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro, Harold Isaacs officiating. Interment will follow in the Bold Springs Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. –...
Billy Ray Baletka
Apr 3, 2026
Funeral services for Billy Ray Baletka, 64, of Livingston, Texas will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Pastor Alex Garber officiating. Interment will follow at Camp Ruby Cemetery. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 10:00-11:00 a.m., at the funeral home.
Billy was born October...
J.E. Murphy
Apr 7, 2026
J. E. Murphy, 91, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, joining his beloved wife of 73½ years, Joyce Maze Murphy, who preceded him in death by only four months. They are now reunited, enjoying eternal life in the presence of their Savior, Jesus Christ.
He was born on December 16, 1934, in Liberty, Texas, to Jett and...
Claude Langston Sr.
Apr 7, 2026
Cecil “Claude” Langston Sr., born on October 4, 1932, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026. His life was marked by his devotion to his family and by the many accomplishments that defined his journey. Among the most meaningful chapters of his life was his time serving in the Navy, a period that shaped his character and instilled in him...
Melissa Kay Smelley
Apr 6, 2026
A memorial service for Melissa Kay Smelley, 61, of Onalaska, Texas will be held Friday, April 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas.
Melissa was born April 16, 1964, in Houston, Texas and passed away April 6, 2026, in Onalaska, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbert Luis Vilo and Jackie...
Terry Wayne Parker
Apr 4, 2026
Terry Wayne Parker, 65, of Onalaska, Texas was born June 2, 1960, in Middletown, Ohio and passed away April 4, 2026, in Livingston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gwendolyn Parker; and sister, Shannon Mullins.
Terry is survived by his wife, Gina Parker; son, Terry Parker II; daughter Christina McIntosh; father, R.C. Delph; grandchildren, Brandon Miles Jr., Dallas...
Gwenda Ann Shivers
Apr 3, 2026
Graveside services for Gwenda Ann Shivers, 63, of Livingston, Texas will be held Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., at the Guedry Cemetery in Batson, Texas with Bro. Chris Knox officiating.
Gwenda was born July 29, 1962, in Lufkin, Texas and passed away April 3, 2026 in Livingston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Buster Shivers and...
Elsie Katherine Bounds
Apr 1, 2026
Graveside service for Elsie Katheriine Bounds, 96, of Fackler, Alabama will be Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the Restland Memorial Park Cemetery. Elsie was born September 5, 1929 in Franklin, Texas and passed away on April 1, 2026, in Fackler, Alabama.
She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Martin; granddaughter, Stacie Martin; grandson, Chad Martin; great-grandchildren, Eva Martin...
Linda Parrish
Apr 1, 2026
Linda Parrish, 78, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026. She was born on November 3, 1947, and lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to her family and community.
Linda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She shared a beautiful marriage with her husband, Hulon Parrish, beginning on August 11, 1965—a bond that lasted over 60...
James "Jim" Douglas Buller Sr.
Mar 29, 2026
James Douglas “Jim” Buller, 78, of Livingston, Texas was born August 6, 1947, in Houston, Texas and passed away March 29, 2026, in Livingston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Love Buller and Audrey Moore Buller Pecha; and stepfather, Jerry Pecha.
Jim’s life reflected a deep sense of dedication, compassion, and perseverance. His contributions to the field...
Mickey Alvin Nettles
Mar 29, 2026
Mickey Alvin Nettles, 68, of Livingston, Texas, beloved husband, son, brother, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
Born on March 20, 1958 in Atlanta, Texas, Mickey was the son of Alvin Wilson Nettles and Olean Macomber Nettles. He worked in the community for nearly 40 years as a welder, fabricator,...
Rosemary Ann Walker
Mar 29, 2026
Rosemary Ann Walker, 79, of Livingston, Texas was born September 23, 1946, in Houston, Texas and passed away March 29, 2026, in Conroe, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hairm Walker; parents, John Lowe and Rosie Giacona Lowe; daughters, Carla and Chatta Orlando; brother, Lloyd Lowe; sister, Gloria Farquhar; nephew, Lloyd Lowe Jr.; and granddaughters, Rosie Walker...
Madonna Cuesta
Mar 26, 2026
Funeral services for Madonna Cuesta, 72, of Livingston, Texas will be held Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Tom Gourley officiating. Interment will follow at West Tempe Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 12:00-2:00 p.m., at the funeral home.
Madonna was born...
Judy Ruth Wesenberg McCormack
Mar 25, 2026
Judy Ruth Wesenberg McCormack, 81, of Livingston, Texas was born November 11, 1944, in Clara City, Minnesota and passed away March 25, 2026, in Livingston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Grussing and Jenny Newberta Grussing; and husband.
Judy is survived by her daughter, Tamera Shannon and husband John; granddaughter, Sharika Wesenberg; grandson, Jarod Wesenberg; great grandchildren,...
Dylan Keith Tassin
Mar 24, 2026
Funeral services for Dylan Keith Tassin, 20, of Livingston, Texas will be held Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the Central Baptist Church in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Melvin Cates officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston,...
Jerry Dewayne Cowen
Mar 23, 2026
A memorial visitation for Jerry Dewayne Cowen, 79, of Livingston, Texas will be held Monday, March 30, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas.
Jerry was born March 28, 1946, in Livingston, Texas and passed away March 23, 2026, in Livingston. He is preceded in death by his parents, Oliver Dennis Cowen and Auda McCaghren...
Kianna Michelle Thompson
Mar 23, 2026
Funeral services for Kianna Michelle Thompson, 31, of Livingston, Texas will be held Friday, March 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., at the Indian Village Assembly of God Church in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Keith Tucker officiating. Interment will follow at the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 26, 2025, from 5:00-9:00 p.m., at...
Ramona Virginia Wright
Mar 23, 2026
Funeral services for Ramona Virginia Wright, 93, of Livingston, Texas will be held Friday, March 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Gary Wright officiating. Interment will follow at the Wright Family Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 10:00-11:00 a.m., at the funeral home.
Ramona...
Billy Floyd Fontaine
Mar 21, 2026
Billy Floyd Fontaine, 80, of Livingston, Texas was born September 29, 1945 in Goose Creek, Texas and passed away March 21, 2026 in Jasper, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Wesley Fontaine and Marylee Fields Fontaine; son, Billy Jontaine Jr.; and brothers, Gene Fontaine and Sid Fields.
Billy is survived by his wife, Vickie Fontaine; daughters, Ronda...
Carol Ann Griffin
Mar 19, 2026
Funeral services for Carol Ann Griffin, 81, of Livingston, Texas will be held Monday, March 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Gary Lawrence, Bro. Charlie Dean and Bro. Mitchell Murphy officiating. Interment will follow at the Holly Grove Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 22, 2026,...
