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Marleen Levins Arnold

Marleen Levins Arnold

Jan 4, 2021

With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Marleen Levins Arnold, our loving mother and friend to all whose lives she touched, on January 4, 2021.  She left us after a short battle with COVID. She was 79.

Marleen was born in Port Neches, Texas and was the only child of Henry Lee and Margret Levins. ...

Frances Enriquez

Frances Enriquez

Jan 3, 2021

Funeral services for Frances Enriquez of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Vincente Hernandez officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 9, 2021 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas.

Frances Enriquez was born...

Louis Harold Fuller, Jr.

Louis Harold Fuller, Jr.

Jan 3, 2021

Graveside services for Louis Harold Fuller, Jr. of Livingston, Texas, will be held Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in the Old Salem Cemetery in Hempstead, Texas.  Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 6, 2021 from 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas.

Louis Harold Fuller, Jr. was born...

Ronny Allen Smith

Ronny Allen Smith

Jan 2, 2021

Mr. Ronny Allen Smith, 61, of Livingston, Texas born January 3, 1959 in Alvin, Texas to parents, William Smith and Barbara (Rouse) Smith, and passed away January 2, 2021 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Smith of Livingston; son, Jessie Smith of League City; sister,...

Robin Lynn Shelton

Robin Lynn Shelton

Jan 2, 2021

Ms. Robin Lynn Shelton, 53, of Onalaska, Texas was born February 16, 1967 in Cherry Point, North Carolina, to parents, Roger Van Allen Shelton Sr. and Donna Marie (Liversedge) Shelton White, and passed away January 2, 2021 in Humble, Texas.

Evelyn Frances Mauck

Evelyn Frances Mauck

Jan 2, 2021

Beloved follower of Jesus, Evelyn Frances Mauck, 76, of Onalaska, Texas, passed away January 2, 2021, holding the hand of her granddaughter after a valiant battle with COVID-19.

An adored member of her family, Evelyn or "Mimi" was often the light of any gathering and brought joy to anyone who knew her. She was a fervent believer...

Angel Merino

Angel Merino

Jan 1, 2021

Funeral services for Angel Merino, 71, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Carney and Bro. Sandoval officiating.  Interment will follow in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Livingston, Texas.  Visitation will be held Monday, January 4, 2021, from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m....

Brett Tyler Sylestine

Brett Tyler Sylestine

Dec 31, 2020

Brett Tyler Sylestine, a citizen of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, passed away on December 31, 2020 in Livingston, Texas. He was born on August 20, 1984, to Sabrena Lewis Kemmell and Thomas Mason Sylestine.

Brett attended Baytown Independent School District, and graduated from Ross Sterling High School, Baytown, Texas. He was a member of the school's...

Fred E. Stefka

Fred E. Stefka

Dec 31, 2020

A private memorial service for Fred E. Stefka, 91, of Livingston, Texas will be held Friday, January 8, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas.

Mr. Stefka was born March 11, 1929 in Shiner, Texas and passed away December 31, 2020 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his...

Mike Caldwell

Mike Caldwell

Dec 31, 2020

Funeral services for Mike Caldwell, 71, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Monday, January 4, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. in the Life Vine Church in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Simon Geller officiating. Interment will follow in the Camp Ruby Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Monday, January 4, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., before the...

Reba Geraldine Hooper

Reba Geraldine Hooper

Dec 30, 2020

Reba Geraldine Griffin Hooper, 83, of Hoop and Holler (Rye, Texas) died, December 30, 2020, after a long battle with cancer.

Reba was born on May 12, 1937, in Wewoka, OK, and was a resident of Hoop and Holler, Texas for 23 years, coming from Palm Beach County, FL.

Reba was a member of Holly...

Bonnie Maud Wiggins

Bonnie Maud Wiggins

Dec 30, 2020

Bonnie Maud Sowell Wiggins, 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in Livingston, Texas. She was born in Onalaska on October 12, 1930 to William Charlie Sowell and Leecy Mae Crawford. She attended Onalaska and Livingston ISD. She married her husband Barney Flowers Wiggins in 1951 and raised four children and were lifelong residents...

Wanda Ruth Brower

Wanda Ruth Brower

Dec 29, 2020

Mrs. Wanda Ruth Brower, 88, of Livingston, Texas was born December 19, 1932 in Vernon, Texas, to parents, L.C. Byrd and Maggie Alice (Johnson) Byrd, and passed away December 29, 2020 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; and sons, Billy Wayne Kincheloe, Richard Lee Brower, and Kenneth Paul Brower.

She is survived...

Wilda Jean Moore

Wilda Jean Moore

Dec 29, 2020

Mrs. Wilda Jean Moore, 89, of Livingston, Texas was born February 16, 1931 in Elwood, Texas, the daughter of Ed Dean and Annie Bell (Matthews) Dean and passed away December 29, 2020 in Livingston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Chester Moore; two sisters, Dorothy Poe and Nell Ferguson; one son, Danny Moore; and...

Kenneth Eugene Yarbrough

Kenneth Eugene Yarbrough

Dec 28, 2020

Kenneth E. Yarbrough, a 50 plus year resident of Livingston, died peacefully on December 28, 2020. He was born on August 4, 1938 at home in East Texas along the Attoyac River near the Nacogdoches and Shelby county line to Eugene Yarbrough and Lucille Christopher.  He worked hard alongside his parents and siblings on the family dairy farm. He...

Edith Mae David

Edith Mae David

Dec 27, 2020

Graveside services for Edith Mae David, 96, of Livingston, Texas will be held Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Olanta, Pennsylvania.

Mrs. David was born January 20, 1924 in Faunce, Pennsylvania to parents, Ai and Ethel Barrett, and passed away December 27, 2020 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in...

Thomas Joe Ware

Thomas Joe Ware

Dec 27, 2020

Mr. Thomas Joe Ware, 80, of Onalaska, Texas born May 3, 1940 in Corpus Christi, Texas to parents, Thomas Leonard Ware and Agnes Marie (Rackley) Ware, and passed away December 27, 2020 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Richard Ware.

He is survived by his wife, Leona Ware of Onalaska,...

Carol Joann Tipton

Carol Joann Tipton

Dec 26, 2020

Graveside services for Carol Joann Tipton, 78, of Livingston, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 3, 2021 in the Bluff Creek Cemetery in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Steve Waldrep officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the service begins at 2:00 p.m. in the cemetery.

Mrs. Tipton born December 20, 1942...

Efigenia Merino

Efigenia Merino

Dec 26, 2020

Funeral services for Efigenia Merino, 57, of Goodrich, Texas, will be held Saturday, January 2, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Iglesia de Jesucristo located at 6514 S. Hwy 59 in Goodrich, Texas with Pastor Diego Garzon officiating.  Interment will follow in the Restland Memorial Park Cemetery in Livingston, Texas.

Mrs. Merino born September 26, 1963 in...

D'Juana Lalane Nicklas

D'Juana Lalane Nicklas

Dec 26, 2020

Graveside services for D'Juana Lalane Nicklas, 52, of Groveton, Texas, will be held Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Steve Waldrep officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 30th in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. when the procession will leave...

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