Obituaries

Sep 1, 2024

Betty Louise Sewell Peebles passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024.  Betty was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She cared for and helped others in her community her entire life, reflecting her devotion to Christ.

Betty was born on December 19, 1926, in Abilene, Texas to D.C. and Lillian Gibbs Sewell.  She was born...

Aug 31, 2024

Evelyn Marie Vines, 84, of Livingston, Texas was born January 6, 1940 in Lewisville, Texas and passed away August 31, 2024 in Livingston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Olaf Payne and Hester (Brown) Payne.

Evelyn is survived by her son, Mark Vines of Spring, Texas; granddaughters, Abby Vines Mechler and Carina Vines...

Aug 30, 2024

Funeral services will be held for Sherry Lynn Wheeler, 77, of Livingston, Texas on September 14, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Billy Bracken officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Grove Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 10:00-11:00 a.m., at the funeral...

Aug 30, 2024

Funeral services for William Wallace Powell, 92, of Onalaska, Texas will be held Friday, September 6, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at Pine Forest Baptist Church in Livingston, Texas with Dr. R. Sean Ferry officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, Texas. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 5, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home...

Aug 30, 2024

A memorial service will be held for Phyllis Wannelle Glasgow, 81, of Livingston, Texas on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Pat Swilley officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., before the service, at the funeral home.

Phyllis was...

Aug 29, 2024

A memorial service for Blake Ashton Thornton, 21, of Big Spring, Texas will be held Monday, September 9, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, Texas. Visitation will be held Sunday, September 8, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Blake was born January 29, 2003 in Tomball, Texas to parents,...

Aug 28, 2024

Graveside services for Susan Hodge, 65, of Onalaska, Texas will be held Monday, September 2, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at Carlisle Cemetery in Carlisle, Texas with Bro. Elton Hodge officiating. Visitation will be held the day of service, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., at the cemetery.

Susan was born August 18, 1959 in Houston, Texas and passed away August...

Aug 26, 2024

Visitation for Virginia Nell Robbins, 87, of Livingston, Texas will be held Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Graveside services will be held Friday, August 30, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas. Bro. Chris Knox will be officiating.

Virginia...

Aug 26, 2024

A memorial visitation for Michael Ray Smith, Sr., 49, of Willis, Texas will be held Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 1:00-3:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas.

Michael was born October 21, 1974 in Houston, Texas and passed away August 26, 2024 in Willis, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Aug 23, 2024

Emalee Flanery Houk, 83, of Lufkin, Texas was born January 11, 1941 in Shepherdville, Kentucky to parents, Walter L. and Nettie Flannery and passed away in Lufkin, Texas on August 23, 2024.  She is preceded in death by his parents.

Emalee is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda McGarry and Shawn of Onalaska, Texas; son and...

Aug 23, 2024

Donald was born to Mabel Battise and Boston Obe on December 17, 1940 in Elton, Louisiana and was of the Beaver Clan.  He graduated from Jefferson Davis High School in Houston, Texas and went on to complete an associate degree after attending classes at Angelina College in Lufkin, Texas and McNeese University in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Donald...

Aug 22, 2024

A memorial service for Dennis Wayne Sherman, Jr., 34, of Livingston, Texas will be held Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held the day of service, from 2:00-3:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Dennis was born November 27, 1989 in Humble, Texas and passed...

Aug 22, 2024

Raymond Eugene Weatherford, Jr., 66, of Livingston, Texas, was born January 21, 1958 in Tuscola, Illinois to parents Raymond Eugene Weatherford, Sr. and Shirley (Barnes) Weatherford and passed away August 22, 2024 in Cleveland, Texas. He is preceded in death by his son-in-law, Todd Williams.

Raymond is survived by his wife, Rose (Fleming) Weatherford of Cleveland, Texas;...

Aug 21, 2024

Gayle Phillips Sheppard, age 67, of Fairfield, Texas, passed away on August 21, 2024, at Baylor Scott and White in Dallas, Texas. Gayle was born on July 15, 1957, in Livingston, Texas, to James Earl Phillips and Nina Faye Warren.

Gayle was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who brought joy and warmth to everyone around her....

Aug 21, 2024

Memorial services for Truman Roger "Pick" Bland, 80, of Goodrich, Texas will be held Sunday, August 25, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Wayne Bland officiating

Pick was born September 6, 1943 in Beaumont, Texas and passed in peace Wednesday, August 21, 2024 in Goodrich, Texas. He was...

Aug 21, 2024

Funeral services for Samuel Joshua Guy Jr., 64, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Chris Knox officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., before the service begins, at the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston,...

Aug 18, 2024

Funeral services for Janice Lynn Townsend, 65, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Ginger Olivares officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 27, 2024, from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., before the service begins, at the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Aug 18, 2024

Gerald Wesley Bloomfield (97), born June 18th, 1927 in Saratoga, Texas to parents Fred and Ila Bloomfield joined the Lord Sunday morning Aug 18th, 2024 in Humble, Texas at NE Memorial Hermann Hospital.

Until about the age of 3, he lived in the woods on a narrow-gauge rail car used by the timber company.  After the Depression...

Aug 18, 2024

Funeral services for Loueise Allen Brecheen, 91, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow at the Bold Springs Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Friday, August 23, 2024, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home in...

Aug 17, 2024

Funeral services for Margaret Louise Brown, 85, of Crosby, Texas, will be held Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Rev. David Fauss and Rev. Tommy Jackson officiating. Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m., at the Rosewood Cemetery in Houston, Texas. Visitation will be held Monday, August 26, 2024,...