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Loyaluia Mae Brown

Loyaluia Mae Brown

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,...

Laura Elizabeth Swien

Laura Elizabeth Swien

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,...

Charles Victor Brown

Charles Victor Brown

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...

Ramiro Cerda

Ramiro Cerda

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...

Olin Michael Musgrave

Olin Michael Musgrave

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...

Randy Lee Sledge

Randy Lee Sledge

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...

Brian Joseph Palmer

Brian Joseph Palmer

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;...

Melba Rae Dagan

Melba Rae Dagan

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,...

Ruthie Lee Dublin

Ruthie Lee Dublin

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;...

George Robert Knee

George Robert Knee

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,...

Velma Myers Kincade

Velma Myers Kincade

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...

Ronald Paul Steel

Ronald Paul Steel

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...

Thomas O'Neal Huckabay

Thomas O'Neal Huckabay

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....

Kathleen Janette Holmes

Kathleen Janette Holmes

May 28, 2025

Funeral services will be held for Kathleen Janette Holmes, 81, of Livingston, Texas Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at Old Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Albert Murdock officiating. Visitation will take place at the cemetery on the day of service, from 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Kathleen was born June 21, 1943 in Brazoria County, Texas...

Michael Ray Sherrod

Michael Ray Sherrod

May 26, 2025

Michael Ray Sherrod, 67, of Livingston, Texas was born January 14, 1958 in Seguin, Texas and passed away May 26, 2025 in Livingston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Edward Sherrod and Clara McDonald Sherrod.

Michael is survived by his wife of 42 years, Audrey Sherrod of Livingston, Texas; brother, Ralph Sherrod of...

Jennifer Jean Christian

Jennifer Jean Christian

May 26, 2025

Memorial services for Jennifer Jean Christian-Gentry, 41, of Longview, Texas will be held Friday, June 6, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, Texas with Bro. Don Wilkey officiating. Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Jennifer went to be with Jesus on Monday May 26, 2025, and was born...

Linda Loftin Blair

Linda Loftin Blair

May 24, 2025

A Celebration of Life will be held for Linda Loftin Blair on May 29, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., at the River of Life Church located at 2390 S TX-19, Trinity, Texas 75862. Visitation will be held from 2:00-300 p.m., before the service begins.

Linda was born in Trinity, Texas on February 17, 1951. She was the youngest...

Gaylon Ray Rushing

Gaylon Ray Rushing

May 23, 2025

A memorial visitation honoring Gaylon Ray Rushing, 60, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at the

A memorial visitation honoring Gaylon Ray Rushing, 60 of Livingston, will be held Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Gaylon was born...

Jimmy Bonner Clamon

Jimmy Bonner Clamon

May 22, 2025

Funeral services for Jimmy Bonner Clamon, 65, of Livingston, Texas will be held Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Tim Thompson officiating. Interment will follow at Feagin Cemetery in Hortense, Texas. Visitation will take place on the day of service, from 1:00-2:00 p.m., at the funeral home....

Marna Jeanne Corley

Marna Jeanne Corley

May 22, 2025

A memorial service for Marna Jeanne Corley, 73, of Point Blank, Texas will be held Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, Texas with visitation taking place prior to service, from 2:00-3:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Marna was born January 26, 1952 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and passed away...

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