Obituaries

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...

Dec 25, 2024

Billy Ray Bond, 53, of Livingston, Texas was born December 25, 1971 in Mexia, Texas and passed away December 25, 2024 in Livingston, Texas.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Laura Ann Bond; and his sister, Amanda Bond.

Billy Ray Bond is survived by his wife, Virginia Nelson of Livingston, Texas; and his brother and...

Dec 24, 2024

Funeral services for Ismael Merino, 35, of Houston, Texas will be held Monday, December 30, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Ruben Sandoval officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Sunday, December 29, 2024, from 5:00-8:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

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Dec 24, 2024

Funeral services for Geneva Rosine "Rose" Handley, 76, of Livingston, Texas will be held Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow at Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan, Texas. Visitation will be held Monday, December 30, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Rose was...

Dec 24, 2024

Funeral services for Avis Virginia Nichols, 89, of Livingston, Texas will be held Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow at Bluff Creek Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Friday, January 3, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Avis was born...

Dec 24, 2024

Funeral services for Coby Dale Brewer, 13, of Livingston, Texas will be held Friday, January 3, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Chaplain Kenneth Adaway officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 2, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at the funeral home....

Dec 22, 2024

Funeral services for Anita Sue Bloomfield, 84, of Livingston, Texas will be held Friday, December 27, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow at the Carlisle Cemetery in Carlisle, Texas. Visitation will be held the day of service, from 9:00-10:00 a.m., at the funeral home.

Anita was born...

Dec 21, 2024

Sammy Allen Davis, born September 25, 1940 to George Ocie and Eppie Marie Davis, December 21, 2024 went home to be with our Lord and Savior.

In the days leading up to Sam's passing he was doing his usual - planting a few plants in the garden,  started watching Yellowstone series on DVD after watching the last...

Dec 21, 2024

Graveside services for Paula Arlene Scheno, 63, of Livingston, Texas will be held Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., at Hayman Cemetery in Coldspring, Texas with Bro. David Martin officiating.

Paula was born March 17, 1961 in Conroe, Texas and passed away December 21, 2024 in The Woodlands, Texas. She was preceded in death by her...

Dec 20, 2024

Thomas "Tom" Milford Edwards affectionately known as "Papa Tom" was born on February 25, 1937 and left this world to be with the Lord on December 20, 2024. Tom is preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years Carolyn Sue Edwards; Mother and Father Luke and Doris Edwards; Brothers Dean and Bill Edwards and sisters Faye, Kay...

Dec 20, 2024

Darrell Gene Little, 61, of Livingston, Texas was born November 19, 1963 in Jacinto City, Texas and passed away December 20, 2024 in Livingston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Curtis Gene Little.

Darrell is survived by his wife, Lisa Little of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Tiffany Little of Lufkin, Texas; mother, Rebecca Little of...