Obituaries

Nov 25, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Robert "Bobby" Cummings Jr., age 69, of Livingston, Texas. A lifelong Baptist and a member of First Baptist Church in Livingston, Robert spent the majority of his life in Texas and always considered it his home. Over the years he held several professions and excelled in...

Nov 24, 2025

Funeral services for William Ross Acres, 92, of Onalaska, Texas will be held Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at the First Baptist Church in Onalaska, Texas with Bro. Matthew Quick and Alan Bramblett officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, Texas. Visitation will be held Friday, November 28, 2025, from 5:00-8:00 p.m., at the Cochran...

Nov 23, 2025

Funeral services for John Edward Johnson, 90, of Livingston, Texas will be held Friday, November 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Mike Loftin officiating. Interment will follow at 3:00 p.m., at the Copeland Chapel Cemetery in Conroe, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 10:00-11:00...

Nov 23, 2025

Philisha Kathryn Miller, 60, of Shepherd, Texas was born November 17, 1965 in Lincoln, Nebraska and passed away November 23, 2025 in Cleveland, Texas. She was preceded in death by her mother, Vivian Charlotte Keefer Sanders; sister, Cynthia McClure; and son, Philip Sanders.

Philisha is survived by her husband, Larry Miller of Shepherd, Texas; daughters, Kassidy Fite...

Nov 21, 2025

Graveside services for Billie Wyvonne O'Neil, 86, of Livingston, Texas will be held Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, Texas with Jack Irvin officiating.

Billie was born January 17, 1939 in Big Spring, Texas and passed away November 21, 2025 in Livingston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her...

Nov 20, 2025

Graveside services for Ronald Gene Campbell, 64, of Porter Texas, will be held Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the Camp Ruby Cemetery in Livingston, Texas with Brandon Campbell officiating. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 9:30 a.m., at the cemetery.

Ronald was born December 4, 1960 in Houston, Texas and...

Nov 18, 2025

Kelly Jo Perez, 63, of Livingston, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025. She was born on April 10, 1962, in Houston, Texas, to Henry Paul and Vonda Daly. Kelly Jo lived a life rooted in love, loyalty, and devotion to her family. She had a special gift for making those around her feel cherished, but nothing brought...

Nov 17, 2025

In loving memory of Johnny Ray Updegraff, born in Chula Vista, California on January 31, 1959, and returned home on November 17, 2025.

Johnny was a man like no other. If he dreamed it, he built it. He rejected fear, he refused to compromise, and he never bowed to anything but the spirit within. He knew no...

Nov 17, 2025

Hunter Reed Phillips was born March 25, 1999, in The Woodlands, Montgomery, Texas, and entered into the presence of the Lord at the age of 26 on the 17th day of November, 2025 in Angleton, Brazoria, Texas. Hunter is the son of James and Wendy Richardson. His passing has left a void in the hearts of his family, friends,...

Nov 17, 2025

Funeral services for Lynda Kay Lindley, 72, of Livingston, Texas will be held Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Richard Gray officiating. Interment will follow at the West Tempe Cemetery in Polk County, Texas. Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 26, 2025, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.,...

Nov 17, 2025

Maria Elena Maldonado, 80, of Livingston, Texas was born April 9, 1945, in Chihuahua, Mexico and passed away on November 17, 2025, in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ricardo Maldonado Castillo and Margarita Aurelia Maldonado.

She is survived by her daughter, Laura Andrade and Oscar Miguel of Houston, Texas; daughter, Natalia Andrade;...

Nov 15, 2025

Funeral services for Chesson Rydell Williams, 33, of Livingston, Texas will be held Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Keith Tucker officiating and Jackson Langley who will have a part in the service. Interment will follow at the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will...

Nov 15, 2025

Funeral services for Steve Butler, 71, of Livingston, Texas will be held Monday, November 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Mitchell Murphy and Dylan Eaves officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Steve was born September 13, 1954, in Beaumont,...

Nov 14, 2025

Betty Ann Roberts, 87, of Goodrich, Texas was born December 30, 1937, and passed away on November 14, 2025, in Goodrich, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, L.W. Akin and Myrtle (McCormick) Akin.

Mrs. Roberts is survived by her son, Brian Akin  and Stephanie of Goodrich, Texas; along with numerous other relatives and friends....

Nov 13, 2025

Loving son, husband, father, uncle, friend

Louis "Bill" Hastings, 66, of Livingston, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025, after courageously facing health challenges in recent years.

Bill grew up in Houston, Texas. He graduated from Robert E.  Lee High School in Houston, Texas, and later attended Texas State in San Marcos, Texas.

Nov 13, 2025

Memorial services for Alex Earl Brock Jr., 57, of Shepherd, Texas, will be held Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas.

Alex was born October 11, 1968, in Houston, Texas and passed away on November 13, 2025, in Shepherd, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Nov 13, 2025

Funeral services for Bruce Allen McBride, 70, of Livingston, Texas will be held Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Harold Isaacs officiating. Interment will follow at the Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Monday, November 17, 2025, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., at the...

Nov 13, 2025

William Harvey "Billy" Poff, 53, of Coldspring, Texas was born December 4, 1971 in Portales, New Mexico and passed away November 13, 2025 in San Jacinto County, Texas. He was preceded in death by his son, Jake Poff.

Billy passed away after a life marked by hard work, love, and perseverance. A longtime resident of north Houston,...

Nov 10, 2025

Funeral services for Leah Pace, 95, of Chester, Texas will be held Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Reverend Norman Turner of Pine Grove Church of Christ will officiate.  Interment will follow at the Holly Grove Cemetery in Segno, Texas. Visitation will be held Saturday, November 15, 2025, from...

Nov 10, 2025

Larry Ray Baisdon, 77, of Woodville, Texas was born July 6, 1948, in Woodville, Texas and passed away on November 10, 2025, in Jasper, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Baisdon and Miladean (Nolen) Baisdon; and son, Travis Baisdon.

Mr. Baisdon is survived by his wife, Kathryn Baisdon of Woodville, Texas; daughter, Kara...