Obituaries

Nov 10, 2025

Margie Joyce Jones was born in Livingston, Texas on April 25, 1933. She was one of nine children.  Joyce passed away November 10, 2025, in The Woodlands, Texas.  She graduated from Livingston High School where she played basketball for 3 years and lettered 2 of those years. She thought it was funny that most people didn't believe she had...

Nov 9, 2025

Funeral services for Eric Robert Draven Lynn, 15, of Coldspring, Texas will be held Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Edgar Grace officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel.

Eric was born...

Nov 9, 2025

Services for David Royce Brackin, 62, of Segno, Texas, will be held on Sunday, November 16,  2025 at 2:00 pm at Holly Grove Baptist Church in Livingston. Interment will follow at Holly Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, November 16, 2025 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at the church, prior to the service. Bro. Ryan Claussen, Jr. will...

Nov 8, 2025

Brandon Tyler Sarten, 29, of Livingston, Texas was born February 3, 1996, in Clarksville, Arkansas and passed away on November 8, 2025, in Conroe, Texas.

Brandon is survived by his wife, Artie Sarten; children, Brenna Louise Sarten, Wesley Levi Davidson Sarten, Cherokee Renee Sarten, Johnny Tyler Sarten, Elizabeth Michelle Sarten, and Amber Rose Sarten; parents, Billy and...

Nov 8, 2025

Ceburn Belcher, aged 92, of Livingston, Texas, passed away on November 8, 2025. Born on February 11, 1933, in Conroe, Texas, Ceburn was a beloved member of his community and family. He was a veteran of the United States Army and had a passion for fishing and watching football.

Ceburn is preceded in death by his wife,...

Nov 6, 2025

Memorial visitation for Ronald Clarence Tullos, 83, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Sunday, November 16, 2025, beginning at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas.

Mr. Tullos was born October 29, 1942, in Gladewater, Texas and passed away on November 6, 2025, in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his...

Nov 6, 2025

BORN IN WINNSBORO, TEXAS, ON JULY 22, 1928, FRANK WAS THE YOUNGER SON OF WILLIAM FRANK AND EFFIE LAURA LEWIS REEVES.  AT 97, HE PASSED PEACEFULLY FROM THIS LIFE ON NOVEMBER 06, 2025, IN LIVINGSTON, TEXAS, WITH FAMILY AT HIS SIDE.

HE IS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS CHERISHED WIFE OF 73 YEARS, HAZEL MARIE REEVES OF...

Nov 5, 2025

Carl Michael Runyon Jr., 60, of Livingston, Texas was born October 17, 1965 in Houston, Texas and passed away November 5, 2025 in Conroe, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Michael Runyon Sr.; son, Nicholas Runyon; and brother, Steven Runyon.

Carl is survived by his daughter, Sarah Runyon and Perry of Conroe, Texas;...

Nov 5, 2025

Glenn Edward Mann, 70, of Livingston, Texas was born Marh 4, 1955 in Liberty, Texas and passed away November 5, 2025 in Livingston. He was preceded in death by his parents, D.L. Mann and Louise Jackson Mann.

Glenn is survived by his wife, Anna Marie Mann of Livingston, Texas; daughters, Rebecca Bowman of Livingston, Texas, Mary Bowman...

Nov 5, 2025

Brian Payne, aged 62, of Livingston, Texas, was born on January 28, 1963, and passed away on November 5, 2025, in Livingston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Payne and Janice Berry, and his sister, Janice Payne.

He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Payne, and her four children; his son, Brian Keith...

Nov 3, 2025

Mary Ann Suchman, 71, of Livingston, Texas was born January 24, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri and passed away November 3, 2025, in Livingston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Huch Jennings and Jeanette Redeker Jennings.

Mary is survived by her husband, Lester Suchman of Livingston, Texas; stepsons, Bruce Suchman of Cape Girardeau, Missouri,...

Nov 3, 2025

Funeral services for Joe "Jokey" Frank Stephens will be held Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow at Farley Chapel Cemetery in Shepherd, Texas. Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Joe was born June 17, 1939,...

Nov 3, 2025

Services for Helen Marie Harman, 82, of Livingston, Texas will be held Monday, November 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, Texas with Bro. Michael Tibbs officiating. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 1:00-2:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Helen was born April 29, 1943 in Port...

Nov 2, 2025

Helen Faye Harrison, 87, of Cypress, Texas was born February 5, 1938, in Bastrop, Louisiana and passed away November 2, 2025, in Cypress. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe Spence and Marguerite McCall Spence; husband, James Harrison Sr.; and numerous brothers and sisters.

Helen is survived by her son, James Harrison Jr. and wife...

Nov 2, 2025

Mary Lou Clifton, 80, of Livingston, TX passed away on November 2nd, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, she leaves behind a legacy of faith and love that will live on in the hearts of everyone that knew her.

Mary Lou was born on June 17, 1945 to Homer Hubert Fears and Vera...

Nov 1, 2025

Funeral services for Kelley Wayne Wars, 58, of Livingston, Texas will be held Friday, November 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the First Baptist Church in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow at the Carlisle Cemetery in Carlisle, Texas.  Visitation will be Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Kelley...

Oct 30, 2025

Geraldine Riley, 78, of Livingston, Texas was born July 6, 1947, in Houston, Texas and passed away October 30, 2025, in Livingston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Betty (Bone) Stutts; husband, Milton Riley; and brother, Jerry "Pete" Bone.

Geraldine went to Smiley High School in Houston, Texas. She worked as a...

Oct 27, 2025

Robert Alfred Erdmann passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, with his sons by his side. A proud Vietnam Veteran, Robert served his country with honor and courage.

Robert had a deep passion for NASCAR and loved spending time at the races, especially while camping in the infield at tracks across the country. Talladega was his favorite,...

Oct 27, 2025

N. M. (Tutie - Newt) Barham, Jr. passed away peacefully in his home in Livingston, TX, on October 27, 2025, at the age of 95.  He was surrounded by his family and left this life feeling loved and being prayed over.

Newt was born July 22, 1930, in Tahoka, TX, to Newton Milton Barham, Sr. and Callie...

Oct 27, 2025

Services for Bobby Ray Rothman, 81, of Livingston, Texas will be held Monday, November 3, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Denton Maze officiating. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 1:00-2:00p.m., at the funeral home.

Bobby was born January 6, 1944, in Ft. Worth, Texas and passed...