Obituaries

Jan 9, 2021

Mr. Michael David LaBean, 67, of Huntsville, Texas was born September 28, 1953 in Flint, Michigan, to parents, Patricia and Michael David LaBean Sr., and passed away January 9, 2021 in Huntsville, Texas.  He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Colleen Ann Wilks of Huntsville, Texas; sons, Sheldon LaBean of...

Jan 8, 2021

Mrs. Vickie Lynn Douglas, 67, of Livingston, Texas was born May 1, 1953 in Porter County, Indiana, to parents, John W. Ainsworth and Kathryn J. (Sherrick) Ainsworth, and passed away January 8, 2021 in Conroe, Texas.  She is preceded in death by her parents, and grandson, Ashton Allen Smith.

She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Douglas...

Jan 7, 2021

Graveside services for James Phillip Kelley, 79, of Galveston, Texas will be held Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. in the Coldspring Methodist Cemetery in Coldspring, Texas.

Mr. Kelley was born October 2, 1941 in Newport, Arkansas, to parents, Walker Kelley and Bonnie (Barnett) Kelley, and passed away January 7, 2021 in Galveston, Texas. He is...

Jan 6, 2021

A memorial service for Tommie Floyd Dill, 79, of Livingston, Texas, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the First Baptist Church in Livingston, Texas.

Tommie Floyd Dill was born January 15, 1941 in Dallas, Texas to parents Tom Dill and Florede (Whitworth) Dill passed away on January 6, 2021 in Livingston, Texas. ...

Jan 6, 2021

Funeral services for Colton Lee Harvey, 30, of Onalaska, Texas, will be held Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Pastor Mickey Fontaine officiating.  Interment will follow at the Guedry Cemetery in Batson, Texas. Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 12, 2021 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the...

Jan 6, 2021

Graveside services for Barbara Marie Myers, 79, of Livingston, Texas will be held Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Big Sandy Cemetery in Dallardsville, Texas with Keith Tucker officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the service begins at 2:00 p.m. in the cemetery.

Mrs. Myers was born June 8, 1941 in...

Jan 6, 2021

Funeral services for Darrell Gilbert Battise, 62, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Monday, January 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Roy Jernigan and Bro. Chuck McLaurin officiating. Interment will follow at the First Texas Indian Baptist Church Cemetery in Livingston, Texas.  Visitation will be held prior to the...

Jan 6, 2021

Ashton Allen Smith, 22, of Livingston, Texas was born January 8, 1998 in Humble, Texas, to parents, Billy Smith and Claressa Hartman, and passed away January 6, 2021 in Livingston, Texas.

Ashton is survived by his wife, Erin Pasket of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Khloe Faith Smith of Livingston, Texas; sisters, Raven Smith, Skie Smith, and Destiny Snyder,...

Jan 5, 2021

Graveside services for Earl Edward Holland, 69, of Willis, Texas, will be held Sunday, January 10, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carlisle Cemetery in Carlisle, Texas with Bishop Tommy J. Lee officiating.

Earl Edward Holland was born October 17, 1951 in Los Angeles, California to parents William Howard Holland and Ola Dorene (Scotts) Holland, and passed...

Jan 5, 2021

Robert Ken Hoke, 48, of Silsbee, Texas was born May 19, 1972 in Silsbee, Texas to Robert Herman Hoke and Yondie (Moore) Hoke Gentry, and passed away January 5, 2021 in Beaumont, Texas. He is preceded in death by his mother.

He is survived by his wife, Kelli Lewis-Hoke; daughter, Elizabeth Marie Reaurin and husband, Brendan of...

Jan 4, 2021

Funeral services for Jolene Marie Powell, 61, of Livingston, Texas will be held Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Steve Waldrep officiating. Interment will follow in the Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2021 in the Cochran...

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. ...

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...

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...

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,...

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.

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...

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....

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...

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...