Obituaries

Feb 16, 2025

Funeral services for Frank Rodriguez Sanchez, 80, of Livingston, Texas will be held Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow at Jones Prairie Cemetery in Leggett, Texas. Visitation will be held Monday, March 3, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas....

Feb 15, 2025

A much-loved James Clay "Jim" Dillard, born on September 29, 1937 in Westminster, Maryland, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025 in Livingston, Texas.

Jim grew up in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, where he earned his Eagle Scout award. After finishing High School, he went into the Unites State Coast Guard stationed in Cape May, NJ from November...

Feb 14, 2025

Funeral services for Mary Jane Cockrell, 83, of Livingston, Texas will be held Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Sonny Hathaway and Rev. Lawrence Woods officiating. Interment will follow at Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan, Texas. Visitation will take place on the day of service, from 9:30-10:30...

Feb 13, 2025

Betty Sue Robison, 72, of Dayton, Texas was born December 6, 1952 in Cleveland, Texas and passed away February 13, 2025 in Cleveland, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Jefferson Mosley and Peggy Lucille (Donovan) Mosley.

Betty is survived by her husband, Jimmy Lee Robison; son, Jimmy Joe Robison and wife Gloria; daughters,...

Feb 13, 2025

Funeral services for Jay Fron Hales, 68, of Livingston, Texas will be held Wednesday, February, 19, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow at Prairie Grove Cemetery in Diboll, Texas. Visitation will take place Tuesday, February 18, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Jay was born...

Feb 12, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Judge David G. Johnson. Judge Johnson passed away in his home surrounded by loving family and friends on February 12th, 2025.

David was born on October 8th, 1953 in Houston, Texas. After High School in Pearland, Texas, David joined the Houston Fire Department at the young...

Feb 10, 2025

Funeral services for Ropyr Wayne Gartner will be held Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., at the Oakdale Cemetery in Daisetta, Texas with Milton Powers and Deandre Grant officiating.

Ropyr was born and passed away February 10, 2025 in Houston, Texas. He is survived by his parents, Justin Gartner and Victoria Gartner of Daisetta, Texas; sister,...

Feb 10, 2025

Wilma Elaine Carter, 74, of Livingston, Texas was born May, 17, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri and passed away February 10, 2025 in Livingston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rachael Barker; and her father.

Wilma is survived by her husband, Shannon Reed Carter of Livingston, Texas; stepson, Shannon Carter, Jr. and wife Rozanna...

Feb 10, 2025

Mrs. Virginia Faye (Wright) Baker was born August 9, 1930 in Onalaska, Texas and passed away February 10, 2025 in Livingston, Texas.

Her early childhood years were spent in Onalaska, where she and her 5 siblings began grade school.  She went on to graduate from Livingston High School in 1948. She remained close friends and had regularly...

Feb 9, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved mom, nonnie, sister and friend. Mary "Maxine" Harvey left us on February 9, 2025 at the age of 70, surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Quinton Ellison and Mildred Adron (Thompson) Ellison; husband, Eddie Harvey; brother, Jewel Ellison;...

Feb 8, 2025

A graveside service will be held to honor Sarah Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at Bold Springs Cemetery in Livingston, Texas.

Sarah Elizabeth Pridgen Mangham, 51, of San Antonio, Texas, was born on January 21, 1974 in Woodville, Texas, and passed away on February 8, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas, following a brief illness. She...

Feb 8, 2025

Graveside services for Freda Earline Bland, 90, of Coldspring, Texas, will be held Friday, February 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the Laurel Hill Cemetery in Coldspring, Texas.

Mrs. Bland was born September 7, 1934 in Amarillo, Texas and passed away February 8, 2025 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Earl Poe...

Feb 7, 2025

Brian Buckley Smith, 69, of Point Blank, Texas was born April 11, 1955 in Waukesha, Wisconsin and passed away February 7, 2025 in Houston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father, Lincoln Smith.

Brian is survived by his mother, Ann Smith of Point Blank, Texas; and brother, Richard Smith of Homer, Alaska; along with numerous...

Feb 6, 2025

Memorial services for James Mason "Chubby" Bullock of Shepherd, Texas will be held Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Ronald Ellisor officiating.

Chubby, 61, of Shepherd, Texas was born June 19, 1963 in Livingston, Texas and passed away February 6, 2025 in Livingston, Texas. He was...

Feb 6, 2025

Wyatt Michael Ellis, 19, of Livingston, Texas was born January 20, 2006 in Wimberley, Texas and passed away February 6, 2025 in Livingston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Gail Hogan; grandfather, Samuel Ellis; and cousin, Addyson Staats.

Wyatt is survived by his mother, Sara Hogan; father and stepmother, David Ellis and Carolyn Williams;...

Feb 4, 2025

Funeral services for Robert Allen McLaurin, 93, of Livingston, Texas will be held Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the Oak Grove Church of Christ in Livingston, Texas with Pastor Mike Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Rice Cemetery in Leggett, Texas.

Robert was born December 30, 1931 in Jasper, Texas and passed away February...

Jan 29, 2025

Ike Christian Rader, 73, of Onalaska, Texas was born December 21, 1951 in Munich, German and passed away January 29, 2025 in Houston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, George P. Rader and Elisabeth Wagner Rader; and brothers, George Rader and Fred Rader.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy Rader of Onalaska, Texas;...

Jan 29, 2025

John Louis Walker, affectionately known as Johnny Walker, was born on March 8, 1945, in Conroe, Texas, to Watson and Estelle Walker.  Johnny experienced a unique and colorful childhood, growing up in the Polk County jail where his father served as Sheriff from the time Johnny was three until he was 23.  This unusual upbringing provided him with countless...

Jan 28, 2025

Ken Raye Glover was born on October 25, 1961, in Houston, Texas. He passed away January 28, 2025, resting peacefully at his home.

Ken was a long-time resident of Livingston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his and wife Cindy's three "Rainbow Babies"; both of his parents, A.D. Glover, Jr. and Mattie Marcille Clark Glover; brother,...

Jan 26, 2025

Services for Sharon Denise Glass, 60, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Friday, January 31, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. William "Peanut" Glass officiating. Interment will follow at Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 5:00-8:00 p.m., at the funeral home.