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Billy Frank James

Billy Frank James

Nov 30, 2025

Services for Billy Frank James, 67, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., at the Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas.

Billy was born December 6, 1957 in Vernon, Texas and passed away November 30, 2025 in Livingston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby James and Helen...

Travis Hampton Harney

Travis Hampton Harney

Nov 30, 2025

Travis Hampton Harney, 70, of Splendora, Texas, was born September 20, 1955 in Edinburg, Texas and passed away November 30, 2025 in Livingston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Clarence Harney and Vivian Juanita (Hardy) Harney; and brother, John Harney.

Travis is survived by his wife, Annette Payne Harney; son, Chad Harney; daughter,...

Joyce Murphy

Joyce Murphy

Nov 30, 2025

Funeral services for Joyce Murphy, 91, of Liberty, Texas will be held Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow at the Camp Ruby Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. just prior to the service.

Joyce was born May 22, 1934 in...

Anna Lavone Alsobrooks

Anna Lavone Alsobrooks

Nov 29, 2025

A memorial service for Anna Lavone Alsobrooks, 63, of Cleveland, Texas will be held Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at the Happy Life Church in Cleveland, Texas with Betty Watson officiating.

Anna was born January 28, 1962 in Liberty, Texas and passed away November 29, 2025 in The Woodlands, Texas.

She is survived...

Ethel May Ener

Ethel May Ener

Nov 27, 2025

Funeral services for Ethel May Ener, age 69, of Shepherd, Texas will be held Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Mr. Gary Burton officiating. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 1:00-2:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Farley Chapel Cemetery in...

Lee Shankles

Lee Shankles

Nov 26, 2025

Funeral services for Leonard Leroy "Lee" Shankles, 40, of Livingston, Texas will be held Monday, December 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow at the Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 10:00-11:00 a.m., at the funeral home.

Lee...

Robert Elmer Cummings Jr.

Robert Elmer Cummings Jr.

Nov 25, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Robert "Bobby" Cummings Jr., age 69, of Livingston, Texas. A lifelong Baptist and a member of First Baptist Church in Livingston, Robert spent the majority of his life in Texas and always considered it his home. Over the years he held several professions and excelled in...

William Ross Acres

William Ross Acres

Nov 24, 2025

Funeral services for William Ross Acres, 92, of Onalaska, Texas will be held Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at the First Baptist Church in Onalaska, Texas with Bro. Matthew Quick and Alan Bramblett officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, Texas. Visitation will be held Friday, November 28, 2025, from 5:00-8:00 p.m., at the Cochran...

John Edward Johnson

John Edward Johnson

Nov 23, 2025

Funeral services for John Edward Johnson, 90, of Livingston, Texas will be held Friday, November 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Mike Loftin officiating. Interment will follow at 3:00 p.m., at the Copeland Chapel Cemetery in Conroe, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 10:00-11:00...

Philisha Kathryn Miller

Philisha Kathryn Miller

Nov 23, 2025

Philisha Kathryn Miller, 60, of Shepherd, Texas was born November 17, 1965 in Lincoln, Nebraska and passed away November 23, 2025 in Cleveland, Texas. She was preceded in death by her mother, Vivian Charlotte Keefer Sanders; sister, Cynthia McClure; and son, Philip Sanders.

Philisha is survived by her husband, Larry Miller of Shepherd, Texas; daughters, Kassidy Fite...

Billie Wyvonne O'Neil

Billie Wyvonne O'Neil

Nov 21, 2025

Graveside services for Billie Wyvonne O'Neil, 86, of Livingston, Texas will be held Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, Texas with Jack Irvin officiating.

Billie was born January 17, 1939 in Big Spring, Texas and passed away November 21, 2025 in Livingston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her...

Ronald Gene Campbell

Ronald Gene Campbell

Nov 20, 2025

Graveside services for Ronald Gene Campbell, 64, of Porter Texas, will be held Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the Camp Ruby Cemetery in Livingston, Texas with Brandon Campbell officiating. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 9:30 a.m., at the cemetery.

Ronald was born December 4, 1960 in Houston, Texas and...

Kelly Jo Perez

Kelly Jo Perez

Nov 18, 2025

Kelly Jo Perez, 63, of Livingston, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025. She was born on April 10, 1962, in Houston, Texas, to Henry Paul and Vonda Daly. Kelly Jo lived a life rooted in love, loyalty, and devotion to her family. She had a special gift for making those around her feel cherished, but nothing brought...

Johnny Ray Updegraff

Johnny Ray Updegraff

Nov 17, 2025

In loving memory of Johnny Ray Updegraff, born in Chula Vista, California on January 31, 1959, and returned home on November 17, 2025.

Johnny was a man like no other. If he dreamed it, he built it. He rejected fear, he refused to compromise, and he never bowed to anything but the spirit within. He knew no...

Hunter Reed Phillips

Hunter Reed Phillips

Nov 17, 2025

Hunter Reed Phillips was born March 25, 1999, in The Woodlands, Montgomery, Texas, and entered into the presence of the Lord at the age of 26 on the 17th day of November, 2025 in Angleton, Brazoria, Texas. Hunter is the son of James and Wendy Richardson. His passing has left a void in the hearts of his family, friends,...

Lynda Kay Lindley

Lynda Kay Lindley

Nov 17, 2025

Funeral services for Lynda Kay Lindley, 72, of Livingston, Texas will be held Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Richard Gray officiating. Interment will follow at the West Tempe Cemetery in Polk County, Texas. Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 26, 2025, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.,...

Maria Elena Maldonado

Maria Elena Maldonado

Nov 17, 2025

Maria Elena Maldonado, 80, of Livingston, Texas was born April 9, 1945, in Chihuahua, Mexico and passed away on November 17, 2025, in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ricardo Maldonado Castillo and Margarita Aurelia Maldonado.

She is survived by her daughter, Laura Andrade and Oscar Miguel of Houston, Texas; daughter, Natalia Andrade;...

Chesson Rydell Williams

Chesson Rydell Williams

Nov 15, 2025

Funeral services for Chesson Rydell Williams, 33, of Livingston, Texas will be held Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Keith Tucker officiating and Jackson Langley who will have a part in the service. Interment will follow at the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will...

Steven "Steve" Wayne Butler

Steven "Steve" Wayne Butler

Nov 15, 2025

Funeral services for Steve Butler, 71, of Livingston, Texas will be held Monday, November 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Mitchell Murphy and Dylan Eaves officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Steve was born September 13, 1954, in Beaumont,...

Betty Ann Roberts

Betty Ann Roberts

Nov 14, 2025

Betty Ann Roberts, 87, of Goodrich, Texas was born December 30, 1937, and passed away on November 14, 2025, in Goodrich, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, L.W. Akin and Myrtle (McCormick) Akin.

Mrs. Roberts is survived by her son, Brian Akin  and Stephanie of Goodrich, Texas; along with numerous other relatives and friends....

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