Obituaries

Sep 13, 2024

Services for Ricky Earl Wittge, 72, of Livingston, Texas will be held Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas, with interment to follow at 2:30 p.m., at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster, Texas. Visitation will be held the day of service, from 9:00-10:00 a.m., at the funeral home.

Sep 13, 2024

Funeral services for Jenny Clair Branan Tompkins, 79, of Livingston, Texas will be held Monday, September 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Harold Isaacs officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Sunday, September 15, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at the funeral...

Sep 12, 2024

Toni Rena Newman, 58, of Goodrich, Texas was born March 29, 1966 in Pasadena, Texas and passed away September 12, 2024 in Goodrich, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Billy Joe Boyd, Sr. and Anna (Richardson) Boyd.

Toni is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth Newman of Goodrich, Texas; daughter, Kimberly Newman of Livingston,...

Sep 12, 2024

Oscar Eugene Bailey, born February 25, 1935, died peacefully in his chair on September 12, 2024 at the blessed age of 89. Gene was known by many and by many names: Oscar, Gene, Eugene, Mr. Bailey, or simply Bailey. He was drafted at the young age of 17 for the Korean War and lead a full life as a...

Sep 9, 2024

Funeral services for Donna Jean "Jeanie" Aden, 79, of Point Blank, Texas will be held Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., at the Point Blank Baptist Church in Point Blank, Texas with Bro. Mickey Fountain officiating. Interment will follow at Center Hill Cemetery in Oakhurst, Texas. Visitation will be held the day of service, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at...

Sep 9, 2024

Reverend William Glen Hearren passed away on September 9, 2024.

Glen, an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God, was a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

He was born on July 26, 1947, in Livingston, Texas to Louis E. and Daisy R. Hearren Glen was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Louis Edward...

Sep 8, 2024

Born Betty Juandine Merritt, in Jacksonville, Texas and passed away at the age of 93 in San Marcos, Texas.  She was one of nine children. Four of whom are still living; Janice Musick of San Marcos, Texas, Charlene Porter of Marion, NC., Roy Merritt of Bullard, Texas., and Roger Merritt of Kansas City, Mo.

She is also...

Sep 7, 2024

Funeral services for Bill Maurice McIntyre, 67, of Cebu City, Philippines will be held Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., at the First Baptist Church of Providence in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Robert Murphy officiating. Interment will follow at the Forest Hill Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held the day of service, from 12:00-1:00 p.m., at...

Sep 5, 2024

James (Jimmy) Slone III (84), born January 15, 1940 in Lufkin, Texas to parents James Slone Jr. and Ethel Louise Slone passed peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2024 in Livingston, Texas.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Bonnie Loving Slone; daughter, Bonita Moore & friend Rocky of Spartanburg, South Carolina; son, Jeffrey Slone and...

Sep 4, 2024

A Celebration of Life for Mark Alan Nelson, 69, of Shepherd, Texas will be held Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., at the family's home located at 100 Pine St., Shepherd, Texas 77371.

Mark was born December 16, 1954 in Baytown, Texas and passed away September 4, 2024 in Cleveland, Texas. He was preceded in death...

Sep 3, 2024

Elvira Pollard, 69, of Livingston, Texas was born February 15, 1955 in Houston, Texas and passed away September 3, 2024 in Livingston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Erasmo Vela and Katherine (Garcia) Vela; and son, Robbie Pollard.

Elvira is survived by her husband, Wiley Roy Pollard; daughters, Karen Parrish and husband Christopher, and...

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,...