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Billie Joe Bulak

Billie Joe Bulak

Jul 16, 2026

Memorial services for Billie Joe Bulak, 73, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the Trinity Pines Baptist Church in Trinity, Texas.

Billie Bulak, born on May 19, 1953, in Bastrop, Texas, passed away peacefully at home, in Livingston, Texas, on July 16, 2026, with his beloved wife, Charlotte, by his side.

Billie spent many...

Ronnie Lynn Keel

Ronnie Lynn Keel

Jul 16, 2026

Ronnie Lynn Keel, 73, of Cleveland, Texas was born July 31, 1952, in DeRidder, Louisiana and passed away on July 16, 2026, in Cleveland, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Dorothy Keel; and brother, Billy Keel.

He is survived by his wife, Shannon Keel of Cleveland, Texas; son, Drew Keel of Hardin, Texas; daughter, Morgan Tanner...

Howard LaRoe Battise

Howard LaRoe Battise

Jul 15, 2026

Funeral services for Howard LaRoe Battise, 69, of Lufkin, Texas will be held Friday, July 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow at the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m., just prior to the service, at the Cochran Funeral Home.

Howard was born...

William Elmer Osinga

William Elmer Osinga

Jul 15, 2026

William Elmer Osinga, 78, of Livingston, Texas was born December 14, 1947, in Jersey City, New Jersey and passed away July 15, 2026, om Houston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Osinga and Charlotte Ann Lewis Osinga; and brothers, Gary Osinga and Harry Osinga.

William is survived by his wife, Lucy Osinga of Livingston, Texas; daughters, Bobbie...

Carol Sutton

Carol Sutton

Jul 15, 2026

Funeral services for Carol Sutton, 82, of Humble, Texas will be held Monday, July 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m., at the Zwolle City Cemetery in Zwolle, Louisiana. Visitation will be held Monday, July 20, 2026, from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home...

Jimmy Dean Harris Jr.

Jimmy Dean Harris Jr.

Jul 13, 2026

Funeral services for Jimmy Dean Harris Jr., 67, of Livingston, Texas will be held Monday, July 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Kevan Wood officiating. Interment will follow at Bold Springs Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 19, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the...

Rebecca Ehrlich Bobo

Rebecca Ehrlich Bobo

Jul 12, 2026

Funeral services for Rebecca Ehrlich Bobo, 95, of Livingston, Texas will be held Friday, July 17, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Mike Miller officiating. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 3:00-4:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Rebecca was born February 21, 1931, in Polk County, Texas and...

Michael Joseph Robrecht

Michael Joseph Robrecht

Jul 8, 2026

Michael Joseph Robrecht, 69, passed away on July 8, 2026 in Livingston, TX.

Mike was born on December 30, 1956 at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida to Brent and Margaret Robrecht of St. George Island. He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Tammy Robrecht of Livingston, Texas; stepsons, Dusty West of Groveton, Texas and Eric...

William Dean Canton

William Dean Canton

Jul 7, 2026

William Dean Canton, 81, of Onalaska, Texas was born March 3, 1945, in Houston, Texas and passed away July 7, 2026, in Onalaska, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Canton and Josie Rains Canton.

William is survived by his sons, James Canton and Renee of Arlington, Texas and John Warren Canton and Tammy of Fulshear, Texas; and...

Patricia Allyce Smith Lankford

Patricia Allyce Smith Lankford

Jul 7, 2026

In Loving Memory of Patricia Allyce Smith Lankford With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Allyce, who peacefully entered eternal rest with our Lord in the early morning of July 7th, 2026, at the age of 72.

Allyce was born on June 17th, 1954, to Tommy and Patricia Smith in Macon, Georgia. She lived a life rooted in...

Sergio Reyes-Montoya

Sergio Reyes-Montoya

Jul 6, 2026

Sergio Reyes-Montoya, 62, of Livingston, Texas was born October 22, 1963, in Torreon Coahuila, Mexico and passed away July 6, 2026, in Tomball Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Nieves Reyes and Juana Maria Montoya; and brother, Gustavo Reyes.

Sergio is survived by his wife of 41 years, Juanita Reyes of Livingston, Texas; sons, Gustavo Reyes and...

Donald Gene Blanks

Donald Gene Blanks

Jul 5, 2026

Graveside services for Donald Gene Blanks, 70, of Trinity, Texas, will be held Monday, July 13, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., at the Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, Texas.

Donald was born January 23,1956 in Livingston, Texas to parents Tom and Annie (Gladden) Blanks and passed away July 5, 2026, in Huntsville, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Donald is survived...

Rodney Joshua Miller

Rodney Joshua Miller

Jul 1, 2026

Graveside services for Rodney Joshua Miller, 40, of Livingston, Texas will be held Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas.

Rodney was born November 12, 1985, in Livingston, Texas and passed away July 1, 2026, in Livingston. He was preceded in death by his father, Rodney Melvin Miller; brother, Patrick Miller; and sister, Prudence Miller.

He is survived...

Angela Hampton Snook

Angela Hampton Snook

Jun 29, 2026

Funeral services for Angela Hampton Snook, 53, Livingston, Texas will be held Monday, July 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Joshua Cathey officiating. Interment will follow at the West Tempe Cemetery in Livingston, Texas.

Angela was born October 7, 1972, in Dodge City, Kansas and passed away June 29, 2026, in...

Aubrey Hill

Aubrey Hill

Jun 28, 2026

Funeral services for Aubrey Hill, 91, of Silsbee, Texas will be held July 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at the Pinecrest Baptist Church in Silsbee Texas with Bro. Bill Coffey officiating. Interment will follow at 4:30 p.m., at the Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 1:00-2:00 p.m., at the church.

He is...

Gloria Zamora

Gloria Zamora

Jun 28, 2026

Funeral services for Gloria Zamora, 88, of Spring, Texas will be held Friday, July 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Pastor Matt Woodfill and Augustine J. Zamora officiating. Interment will follow at the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 1:00-2:00...

Quanah Lee WhiteThunder

Quanah Lee WhiteThunder

Jun 27, 2026

Funeral services for Quanah Lee WhiteThunder, 49, of Livingston, Texas will be held Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Pastor Keith Tucker officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m., just prior to the service.

Quanah was born October 19, 1976, in Lawton, Oklahoma and passed away June 27, 2026,...

Betty Jean Freeman

Betty Jean Freeman

Jun 24, 2026

Graveside services for Betty Jean Freeman, 95, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, will be held Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the Midway Cemetery in Livingston, Texas with Pastor Mike Miller officiating.

Betty was born February 15, 1931, in Dallas, Texas and passed away June 24, 2026, in Springdale, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, William E. Dickens...

Dolores Martha Opela

Dolores Martha Opela

Jun 24, 2026

Funeral services for Dolores Martha Opela, 96, of Katy, Texas will be held Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 1, 2026, from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral...

Walter Amos Cones IV

Walter Amos Cones IV

Jun 20, 2026

Funeral services for Walter Amos Cones IV, 67, of Shepherd, Texas will be held Friday, June 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow at the Jones Prairie Cemetery in Leggett, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 1:00-2:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Walter was born October...

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