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Debra Johnson
Jan 2, 2026
Debra Johnson, 69, of Livingston, Texas was born October 10, 1956, in Liberty, Texas to parents Sam William McCreight and Myrtie Vee (Parker) McCreight and passed away on January 2, 2026, in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her father; and brother, Randy McCreight.
Debra is survived by her daughters, Debbie Lee Oxford and Angela...
Emory Carroll Watts, Sr.
Jan 2, 2026
Emory Carroll Watts Sr., lovingly known as "Big E," passed away on January 2, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born on May 25, 1939, at Bergman Hospital in Livingston, Texas. Big E was a lifelong resident of Polk County and a cherished husband, father, grandfather, mentor, and friend to many.
Emory married the love...
Susanne David
Jan 2, 2026
Graveside services for Susanne David, 79, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at the Forest Hill Cemetery in Livingston, Texas with Tracy Kincade officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Susanne was born July 27,...
Christopher Contreras
Jan 2, 2026
Christopher Contreras, 59, of Livingston, Texas was born June 23, 1966, in Dallas, Texas and passed away on January 2, 2026, in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his mother, Margaret E. (Peña) Contreras.
He is survived by his son, Grayson Contreras of Bryan, Texas; son, Nathaniel Contreras of Waco, Texas; son, Christian Contreras of...
Carroll Lee Hayden
Dec 31, 2025
In Loving Memory
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Carroll Lee Hayden, who departed this life on December 31,2025 at the age of 87. Carroll was born on November 5th, 1938, in Humble Texas, and throughout her life, she touched the hearts of many with kindness, generosity, and unwavering...
Jean Ann Parrish
Dec 30, 2025
Graveside services for Jean Ann Parrish, 72, of Pasadena, Texas, will be held Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., at the Parrish Cemetery in Livingston, Texas.
Jean was born January 22, 1953, in Singer, Louisiana and passed away December 30, 2025, in Webster, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elvin Clyde Hammerly and...
John Spencer Bartee
Dec 30, 2025
John Spencer Bartee, 55, of Onalaska, Texas was born November 22, 1970, in Huntsville, Texas and passed away December 30, 2025, in The Woodlands, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, John Bartee.
He was a hardworking man who was always fixing, building, or working on something. He took pride in staying busy and providing...
Kathy Jean Campbell
Dec 30, 2025
Memorial services for Kathy Jean Campbell, 54, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Friday, January 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas.
Kathy was born November 1, 1971 in Houston, Texas to parents Barney Gene Hollingshead and Jonnie Lynn (Furgerson) Hollingshead and passed away on December 30, 2025 in Livingston,...
Patricia Ann Collins
Dec 29, 2025
A memorial service celebrating the life of Patricia Ann Collins, 69, of Crosby, Texas, will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas, with Bro. Charlie Dean officiating.
Patricia was born on July 23, 1956, in Houston, Texas, and passed away on December 29, 2025, in...
John Alan Dickey
Dec 29, 2025
Funeral services for John Alan Dickey, 59, of Shepherd, Texas will be held Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Robert Brown officiating. Interment will follow at the Farley Chapel Cemetery in Shepherd, Texas. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 3, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at...
Josephine Joan Jeffries
Dec 28, 2025
Funeral services for Josephine Joan Jeffries, 88, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Monday, January 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with David Jeffries officiating. Interment will follow at Peebels Cemetery in Livingston. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 10:00-11:00 a.m., at the funeral home.
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Patsy Lou Sutton
Dec 24, 2025
Graveside services for Patsy Lou Sutton, 84, will be held Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at the Menard Chapel Cemetery in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Jeff Blizzard officiating.
Patsy was born April 18, 1941, and passed away December 24, 2025, at her home, surrounded by loved ones. She was married for 69 years, to her...
Helen Mitchell
Dec 22, 2025
HELEN BENITA MITCHELL of Onalaska, Texas passed away Monday, December 22, 2025. She was born June 22, 1935, in Slocum, Texas to Lee and Oma Alford and was raised in Houston, Texas.
She is survived by and will be remembered by her beloved children, Karen Jones
and husband Fred, Jimmy Adams and wife Joanie, and...
Lacy Doil Lee
Dec 22, 2025
Graveside services for Lacy Doil Lee, 79, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., at the Forest Hill Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 4, 2026, from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mr. Lee was born October 13, 1946, in...
Glen Richard Evans
Dec 22, 2025
In Loving Memory of Glen Richard Evans
Glen Richard Evans, 75, of Livingston, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 22, 2025. He was born on November 14, 1950, in Livingston, Texas — the town he loved and proudly called home. Glen was born to Earnest Ray Evans and Posey Wathine Gilliam Evans and was...
Vicki Lynn Hull
Dec 21, 2025
Funeral services for Vicki Lynn Hull, 62, of Livingston, Texas will be held Friday, December 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Pastor Jeremy Fletcher officiating. Interment will follow at Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 12:00-2:00 p.m., at the funeral home....
Alana Delee Green
Dec 20, 2025
Funeral services for Alana DeLee Green, 66, of Livingston, Texas will be held Sunday, December 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Gordon Herring officiating. Interment will follow at the Old Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., at...
Kayla Jo Smith
Dec 19, 2025
Memorial Visitation for Kayla Jo Smith, 51, of Gulfport, Mississippi, will be held Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Kayla was born August 14, 1974, in Woodville, Texas and passed away December 19, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi.
She is survived by her daughters, Bailey Beech...
Fay Marie Duff
Dec 18, 2025
Funeral services for Fay Marie Duff, 88, of Livingston, Texas will be held Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at the Menard Chapel Cemetery in Livingston, Texas with Nita Gokey officiating.
Fay was born September 19, 1937 in Livingston, Texas and passed away December18, 2025 in Livingston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Phyllis Jeanne Walters
Dec 14, 2025
Funeral services for Phyllis Jeanne Walters, 92, of Point Blank, Texas will be held Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at the First Baptist Church in Point Blank, Texas with Bro. Mickey Fountain officiating. Interment will follow at Center Hill Cemetery in Oakhurst, Texas. Visitation will be held Friday, December 19, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at the Cochran...
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