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Nancy Jane Hoke

Nancy Jane Hoke

Aug 15, 2019

Mrs. Nancy Jane Hoke, 61, of Livingston, Texas was born November 14, 1957 in Licking County, Ohio to parents, Woodrow S. Hundley and Helen (Roberts) Hundley, and passed away August 15, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Emory Hoke; and brother, Woody Hundley.

She is survived by her son, Emory...

Joyce Marie Jordan Birdwell

Joyce Marie Jordan Birdwell

Aug 13, 2019

Joyce Marie Jordan Birdwell, 88, passed away on August 13, 2019 in Moore, Oklahoma. She was born April 5, 1931 in Corrigan, Texas and was a longtime resident of Silsbee, Texas. She married Rayford Randolph Birdwell in 1950. As young newlyweds, Joyce and Rayford moved to Silsbee where they were active members of the community. They owned Birdwell's Department...

Joel Mark Whitmire

Joel Mark Whitmire

Aug 12, 2019

A Celebration of Life memorial service for Joel Mark Whitmire, 33, of Shepherd, Texas will be held Sunday, August 18, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Lookout Point by Browder's Marina by the Lake Livingston Dam with Bruce Whitmire officiating.

Joel was born February 16, 1986 in Conroe, Texas to parents, Mark Windsor Whitmire and Carolyn Ann (Whitmire)...

Donald Lester Haynie

Donald Lester Haynie

Aug 11, 2019

Mr. Donald Lester Haynie, 62, of Livingston, Texas was born November 2, 1956 in Houston, Texas to parents, Henry Lester Haynie and Theresia Mae Josephine (Fenzl) Haynie, and passed away August 11, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Theresia Bobalik; and brother-in-law, Billy Joe Bobalik.

He is survived by his...

Melvonda "Michelle" Jones

Melvonda "Michelle" Jones

Aug 8, 2019

Memorial services for Melvonda "Michelle" Jones, 45, of Livingston, Texas will be held Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Pastor Jim Sherrill officiating.

Michelle was born January 14, 1974 in Houston, Texas to parents, William Ogle Jones and Rhonda Gail (Parker) Windham, and passed away August...

David Derrall Pilgrim

David Derrall Pilgrim

Aug 6, 2019

Mr. David Derrall Pilgrim, 66, of Point Blank, Texas was born February 24, 1953 in Houston, Texas to mother, Betty Estell Pilgrim, and passed away August 6, 2019 in Kingwood, Texas.

He is survived by his wife, Jackie Pilgrim; daughter, Connie Pilgrim; and nephew, Thomas Pilgrim; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

Memorial...

Robert Calvin Serpas

Robert Calvin Serpas

Aug 6, 2019

Memorial services for Robert Calvin Serpas, 83, formerly of Livingston, Texas will be held Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Harold Isaacs officiating.

Mr. Serpas was born October 4, 1935 in New Orleans, Louisiana to parents, Robert Sidney Serpas and Minnie (Smith) Serpas, and passed...

Larry Wayne Arriola

Larry Wayne Arriola

Aug 4, 2019

Funeral services for Larry Wayne Arriola, 76, of Houston, Texas will be held Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Harold Isaacs officiating. Interment will begin at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 10th, in the Arriola-Cooke Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the...

John Allen Hensley Jr.

John Allen Hensley Jr.

Aug 2, 2019

Funeral services for John Allen Hensley Jr., 80, of Onalaska, Texas will be held Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, Texas with Pastor Dennis Hodge officiating. Interment will follow in the Hensley Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2019 in the Cochran...

Charles Harvey Bauer

Charles Harvey Bauer

Aug 2, 2019

Funeral services for Charles Harvey Bauer, 78, of Livingston, Texas will be held Friday, August 9, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 9th, in the Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery in Houston, Texas. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the service begins...

Howard Leon Hulsman

Howard Leon Hulsman

Jul 31, 2019

Mr. Howard Leon Hulsman, 80, of Livingston, Texas was born August 12, 1938 in Holland, Missouri to parents, Harry Hulsman and Martha Edna (Thomas) Hulsman, and passed away July 31, 2019 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents; 4 sisters, and 2 brothers. During his life, Mr. Hulsman proudly served his country for a short...

James Corris Stevens

James Corris Stevens

Jul 29, 2019

Funeral services for James Corris Stevens, 60, of Houston, Texas will be held Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, Texas with Rev. Jim Calvert officiating. Interment will follow in the Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the service begins at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 3,...

Debra Jean Thompson

Debra Jean Thompson

Jul 29, 2019

Funeral services for Debra Jean Thompson, 63, of Crockett, Texas will be held Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Barnum First Baptist Church in the Barnum Community in Polk County, Texas with Charlana Kelly officiating. Interment will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery which is also in the Barnum Community. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July...

Carolyn Joann Willson

Carolyn Joann Willson

Jul 28, 2019

Funeral services for Carolyn JoAnn Willson, 66, of Livingston, Texas will be held Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Elton Hodge officiating. Interment will follow in the Center Grove Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until the service starts at 2:00 p.m....

Jerry Dale Swindle

Jerry Dale Swindle

Jul 28, 2019

Graveside services for Jerry Dale Swindle, 71, of Livingston, Texas will be held Friday, August 9, 2018 at 9:45 a.m. in the Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Mr. Swindle was born January 10, 1948 in Marion, Alabama...

Terry John Domer

Terry John Domer

Jul 26, 2019

Graveside services for Terry John Domer, 62, of Shepherd, Texas will be held Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. in the Farley Chapel Cemetery in Shepherd, Texas. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 31, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas.

Mr. Domer was born June 14,...

Miriam Dale Chaney

Miriam Dale Chaney

Jul 26, 2019

Funeral services for Miriam Dale Chaney, 88, of Livingston, Texas will be held Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Brian Waddell officiating. Interment will begin at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 31, 2019 in the Port Bolivar Community Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m....

Kenny Romesburg

Kenny Romesburg

Jul 23, 2019

Funeral services for Kenny Romesburg, 58, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Friday, July 26, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Brian Waddell officiating. Interment will follow in the Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, Texas. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2019 in the Cochran Funeral Home...

Hunter Dee Williams

Hunter Dee Williams

Jul 18, 2019

Funeral services for Hunter Dee Williams, 17, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Big Sandy ISD Gymnasium in Dallardsville, Texas with Bo Richardson officiating. Interment will follow in the Holly Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, July 22, 2019, from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m., in the Cochran Funeral Home...

Opal Irene L. Hall

Opal Irene L. Hall

Jul 18, 2019

Memorial services for Opal (Irene) L. Hall, 78, of Ace, Texas, will be held Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Pastor Ryan Claussen officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the service begins at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 27th.

Ms. Hall was born...

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