Obituaries

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.

Jan 26, 2025

Services for Richard Neuwirth, 69, of Onalaska, Texas will be held Friday, January 31, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, Texas with Pastor Clint Rogas officiating. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 9:00-11:00 a.m., at the funeral home.

Richard was born January 20, 1956 in Lenoir, North...

Jan 25, 2025

Services for Sarah Jo Carpenter, 72, of Livingston, Texas will be held Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Johnny Barrett officiating. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 1:00-2:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Interment will be held privately.

Sarah Jo was born...

Jan 25, 2025

A memorial service for Thomas Phillip LeCure, 85, of Onalaska Texas will be held Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 1:00-2:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Thomas was born in Missouri on July 31, 1939 to parents,...

Jan 25, 2025

Robert David Orendorff, 77, of Point Blank, Texas, was born March 30, 1947 in East Moline, Illinois and passed away January 25, 2025 in Point Blank. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Orendorff and Carol (Sunderland) Orendorff.

Robert is survived by his wife, Cynthia Orendorff of Point Blank, Texas; daughter, Robin Christy of Longmont,...

Jan 24, 2025

Funeral services for Carol Yvonne Clark, 73, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Ronald Ellisor officiating.  Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. just prior to the service.

Carol Yvonne Clark was born February 27, 1951 in Atlanta,...

Jan 22, 2025

Arnold Gail Thomas, 83, of Onalaska, Texas was born June 18, 1941 in Ronceverte, West Virginia and passed away January 22, 2025 in Onalaska, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman G. Thomas and Mable Francis (Dilley) Thomas; and wife, Barbara Thomas.

Arnold is survived by his daughter, Cathy Lynch and husband Kevin of...

Jan 18, 2025

Funeral services for Bennie Gayle McDuffie, 78, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment will be held Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at the Egypt Cemetery in Colmesneil, Texas.

Mr. McDuffie was born November 29, 1946 in Iola, Texas...

Jan 17, 2025

Graveside services for Jerry Ray Walker, 70, of Livingston, Texas will be held Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at Camp Ruby Cemetery in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Steve Waldrep officiating.

Jerry was born August 9, 1954 in Lufkin, Texas to parents, Edward Hearne Walker and Altha Sara (Morgan) Taylor and passed away January 17, 2025...

Jan 16, 2025

Services for Paul William Brown, 81, of Livingston, Texas will be held Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livngston, Texas. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas.

Paul William Brown was born February 19, 1943 in Cumberland, Maryland to parents, William A....