Obituaries

Jan 10, 2025

Graveside services for Bettie Jene Walters, 89, of Livingston, Texas will be held Friday, January 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at Jones Prairie Cemetery in Leggett, Texas with Teresa Davis officiating.

Bettie was born January 8, 1935 in Stephenville, Texas to parents, A.L. Paddy and Loree (Favors) Paddy, and passed away January 10, 2025 in Livingston, Texas....

Jan 7, 2025

Margie Elaine Hebert Bagwell, 81, of Livingston, Texas was born August 3, 1943 in Deridder, Louisiana and passed away January 7, 2025 in Livingston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill Young and Ida (Lockhart) Young; sons, Billy Hebert and Tommy Hebert; and uncle, Randy.

Elaine is survived by her husband, Johnny Bagwell of...

Jan 6, 2025

Graveside services for Betty Jean Burnett, 79, of Livingston, Texas will be held Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Mt. Rose Cemetery in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Harold Isaacs officiating. Visitation will be held the day of service, beginning at 1:30 p.m., at the cemetery.

Betty was born February 18, 1945 and passed away...

Jan 5, 2025

Graveside services for Thomas Clayton Hollis, 97, of Groveton, Texas will be held Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at the Bennett Cemetery in Groveton, Texas with Bro. Lester McAdams officiating.

Thomas was born May 9, 1927 in Groveton, Texas and passed away January 5, 2025 in Groveton, Texas. He was preceded in death by his...

Jan 4, 2025

William "Bill" Briscoe Keller, 90, of Livingston, Texas was born January 26, 1934 in Long Beach, California and passed away January 4, 2024 in Livingston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Briscoe Keller and Elsie Maude (Hubler) Keller; 2 sons; and 1 daughter.

Bill is survived by his loving wife, Mary Keller of...

Jan 4, 2025

Funeral services for Dalton Poncho, 64, of Livingston, Texas will be held Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Herbert Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 10:00-11:00 a.m., at the...

Jan 3, 2025

Charles McCoy

Charles Keith McCoy, known affectionately as "Charlie," passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025, at the age of 87 in Livingston, Texas.  Born on December 2, 1937, in Lafayette, Indiana, Charlie was the son of Meredith (Wilson) McCoy and Theresa McCoy (Calloway).

Charlie graduated from Rossville (Indiana) High School and proudly served his...

Jan 3, 2025

James Odell Boone, 62, of Livingston, Texas was born April 2, 1962 in Houston, Texas and passed away January 3, 2025 in Houston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parentsm Clarence Merl Boone and Darlene (Custer) Boone; brothers, Gerald Boone, Frank Boone, David Boone, and Jessie Boone; and daughter, Jennie Jackson.

James is survived by...

Jan 2, 2025

Funeral services for Betty Jane Mahrer, 97, of Ace, Texas will be held Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Chris Knox officiating. Visitation will be held the day of service, from 9:00-10:00 a.m., at the funeral home. Interment will take place Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 2:00...

Dec 31, 2024

Barbara Ann Ellis Beymer, 82, passed away on December 31, 2024 at her home in Stuart, Florida

Barbara was born on October 8th, 1942 to Marsh Ellis and Gladys Matlock Ellis. She was the youngest of the girls, and between her two brothers in age. She graduated from Mary Hardin Baylor University and become a social worker....

Dec 31, 2024

On December 31, 2024, the world lost a lovely light. Lorie Ann O'Neill was born February 15, 1963 to William O'Neill and Juanita Jean Montgomery O'Neill Riggs in Steubenville, Ohio. She passed away in Livingston, Texas.

The family moved to Houston, Texas when Lorie was a child. She was creative, a free spirit and a gentle soul...

Dec 31, 2024

Mary Loretta Kimberlin, 57, of Corrigan, Texas was born December 7. 1967 in Augusta, Georgia and passed away December 31, 2024 in Corrigan, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth Kimberlin and Mary (Morrison) Kimberlin; and sister, Gladys Barskie.

Mary is survived by her daughters, Amanda Perteet and husband Christopher of Corrigan, Texas and...

Dec 31, 2024

Funeral services for James Ralph Williams, 92, of Point Blank, Texas will be held Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at Center Hill Baptist Church in Oakhurst, Texas with Bro. Lloyd Bowen officiating. Interment will follow at Center Hill Cemetery in Oakhurst, Texas. Visitation will take place on the day of service. From 10:00-11:00 a.m., at the church....

Dec 30, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Michael "Big Mike" Holden, who left us far too soon on December 30, 2024, at the age of 53. Mike was known for his larger-than-life personality, infectious laugh, and a love for life that inspired everyone fortunate enough to know him.

A true force of...

Dec 30, 2024

Funeral services for Marlin "Joel" Williams, 55, of Livingston, Texas will be held Friday, January 3, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Kevin Hendrix and Bro. John Alworth officiating. Interment will follow at the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held the day of service, from...

Dec 28, 2024

Jo Ann Blankenship, 76, of Corrigan, Texas was born March 16, 1948 in Livingston, Texas and passed away December 28, 2024 in Lufkin, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, W.B. Blankenship and Ruby (Stringer) Blankenship.

Jo Ann is survived by her sisters, Delilah Pecha of Livingston, Texas and Janet Gaston fo Bryan, Texas; daughter,...

Dec 28, 2024

Duane Carl Schall, age 91, a devoted husband, father and enthusiastic golfer passed on Saturday December 28, 2024.

Born on April 25, 1933, Duane grew up as the youngest of four children on the family farm in Waco Nebraska. This is where Duane met the love of his life, Elaine Nadelle Stahr.  Against their parents' wishes they...

Dec 27, 2024

Funeral services for Flaudie V. Hon, 92, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Chuck McLauren officiating. Interment will follow in the Center Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, January 3, 2025, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., in the Cochran Funeral...

Dec 27, 2024

A memorial service for Billy Eugene Ford, 87, of Shepherd, Texas will be held Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas.

Billy was born June 14, 1937 in Maydelle, Texas and passed away December 27, 2024 in Livingston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter...

Dec 25, 2024

Frank Daniel Brooks, 53, of Livingston, Texas was born March 12, 1971 in Houston, Texas to parents, Charles Brooks and Clara (Richter) Limerick and passed away December 25, 2024 in Livingston, Texas.  He is preceded in death by his parents.

Frank Daniel Brooks is survived by his sons, Daniel Paul Brooks, Adam Noel Brooks and Matthew Jean...