Obituaries

Jun 19, 2025

Ronnie Lee Ennis, 78, of Onalaska, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on June 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.  Born on July 12, 1946, to George and Bessie Ennis, Ronnie lived a life marked by deep love, unwavering devotion, and quiet strength.  He will be remembered as a man who loved wholeheartedly — a devoted husband...

Jun 17, 2025

A memorial visitation will be held for Otis "Tim" Green, 68, of Livingston, Texas on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 1:00-3:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston with Pastor Eric McCloud officiating.

Tim was born November 1, 1956 in Shepherd Texas and passed away June 17, 2025 in Conroe, Texas. He was preceded in...

Jun 17, 2025

Sarah Estell Duke, 82, of Leander, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, in Floresville, Texas.

Born on April 28, 1943, Sarah lived a vibrant and adventurous life. Alongside her beloved husband of 63 years, Ronald C. Duke, she traveled across the United States in an RV, embracing the beauty of nature and the thrill of...

Jun 16, 2025

Funeral services for Margaret Orell Ditsworth Bridges, 91, of Channelview, Texas will be held Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Sam Webb, Bro. Timothy Brewer, and Bro. Matthew Broomfield officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, Texas. Visitation will take place on the day of...

Jun 13, 2025

Royce Gene Nettles, 87, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, in Slidell, Louisiana.

Royce was born August 15, 1937, in Livingston, Texas, to Joe Sherman Nettles and Carrie Tolbert Nettles.  In 1960, he married the one love of his life, Doris Ann McWhorter, in La Marque, Texas, they had three sons.  In 1976, the family moved...

Jun 9, 2025

Jimmy Laprelle Collins, 84, of Livingston, Texas was born August 3, 1940 in Romayor, Texas and passed away June 9, 2025 in Conroe, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emil Sediel Collins and Lavella Penella (Beasley) Collins; wife, Patti Collins; son, James Strange, and brother, Frank Collins.

Jimmy is survived by his daughter, Amanda...

Jun 8, 2025

A memorial service for Kim D. Hopson Giese, 67, of Pasadena, Texas will be held Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas.

Kim was born September 6, 1957 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and passed away June 8, 2025 in Pasadena, Texas. She was preceded in death by her...

Jun 6, 2025

Loyaluia Mae Brown, lovingly known as Mom, Grandma Brown, or Sparkie, passed away peacefully in Livingston, Texas, Friday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 93.

Born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, on August 31, 1931 (though some say 1930), Loyaluia was the cherished daughter of Noah Sparks and Effie Slater. She grew up surrounded by a large,...

Jun 6, 2025

Laura Elizabeth Swien, 61, of Livingston, Texas was born October 11, 1963 in Lapeer, Michigan and passed away June 6, 2025 in Houston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her father, John Krascell; husband Robert Swien; and son, Daniel Swien.

Laura is survived by her son, Robert Swien of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Shelby Swien of Livingston,...

Jun 5, 2025

Charles Victor Brown, 78, of Conroe, Texas, returned to his Lord and Savior on June 5, 2025. Born November 11, 1946, in Pasadena, Texas, Charlie Brown arrived four years before that other beloved Charlie Brown made his debut. He graduated in 1965 from Pasadena High School, where his classmates voted him class clown. Outside the classroom, he began to...

Jun 5, 2025

Funeral services for Ramiro Cerda, 76, of Corrigan, Texas will be held Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Corrigan, Texas with Fr. Paul Kahan, SVD officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Memorial Park Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., with Rosary...

Jun 3, 2025

Graveside services for Olin Michael Musgrave, 71, of Onalaska, Texas will be held Friday, June 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at Holhausen-Darby Cemetery in Moscow, Texas with Howard Christian officiating.

Olin was born November 25, 1953 in Houston, Texas and passed away June 3, 2025 in Onalaska, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie...

Jun 2, 2025

Randy Lee Sledge, 62, of Point Blank, Texas was born September 16, 1962 in Abilene, Texas and passed away June 2, 2025 in Point Blank. He was preceded in death by his sister, Shelly Phillips.

Randy is survived by his wife, Nena Sledge of Point Blank, Texas; sons, Larry Sledge and wife Hannah of Midland, Texas and...

Jun 2, 2025

Brian was born January 23, 1978 in Houston, Texas and passed away June 2, 2025 in Houston. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest Joe Palmer and Priscilla Ruth (Morris) Marshall; and baby daddy-in-law, Arnold Lee Coker Jr.

He is survived by his son and future daughter-in-law, Cameron Palmer and Caity Garcia; daughter, Donella Coker;...

Jun 1, 2025

Services for Melba Rae Dagan, 83 Of Livingston, Texas will be held Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas.

Melba was born March 4, 1942 in Oil City, Louisiana and passed away June 1, 2025 in Livingston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray Samuel Fleener and Melvene Mason Fleener; husband,...

Jun 1, 2025

Ruthie Lee Dublin, better known as "Lulu," was a loving mother, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. Ruthie was born August 15,1954 to A Ruth Bailey and Earl Dublin and passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025. She was preceded by her parents, A Ruth Bailey and Earl Dublin; life partner and father of her children, Willie J. Haynes;...

Jun 1, 2025

With heavy hearts, the family of Robbie Knee, shares the news of his passing.

George Robert Knee, III, 77, was born on July 20, 1947 to George Robert, Jr. and Arlene in Houston and graduated Humble High School in 1965.  On June 19, 1965, Robbie married his loving wife, Avy, after being introduced by his brother, Bob,...

May 31, 2025

Services for Velma Myers Kincade, 79, of Livingston, Texas will be held Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Kevin Okonski officiating. Interment will follow at the Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 4, 2025, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., at the Cochran...

May 29, 2025

Ronald Paul Steel, Sr., 75, passed away May 29, 2025 and was born November 29, 1949. He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Jean (Dorsey) Kelly and loving stepfather, Edward Kelly; father, Auldon Steel; and brother-in-law, Jim Riccio.

Ronnie was a wonderful son, loving father and grandfather, brother and friend. He was an avid fisherman...

May 28, 2025

Thomas O'Neal Huckabay, 87, of The Woodlands, Texas was born May 11, 1938 in Austin, Texas and passed away May 28, 2025 in Webster, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Huckabay; parents, George O'Neal Huckabay and Lois Christine Malone Huckabay; and sister, Sherry Huckabay Gore.

Thomas is survived by his daughters, Cheryl A....