Obituaries

Jun 26, 2024

Jaimie Lea (Lilley) Oder, 36, of Lufkin, Texas left this world on June 26, 2024, leaving behind the father to her children, Mark Oder; children, Lindsy Birdwell (Oder), James Oder, and Krystal Birdwell (Oder); longtime companion, Cody Kennedy; father, Andre Lilley and wife Tammi; mother, Jeannie Lilley; brothers, Cory Lilley, William, Matthew, Brandon and Logan Lilley; sister, Destinea Cato;...

Jun 26, 2024

Grace Janette Morgan, 78, of Onalaska, Texas was born August 13, 1945 in Houston, Texas and passed away June 26, 2024 in Onalaska, Texas. She was preceded in death by her father; mother, Mattylyne Wolfe; and son, Dennis W. Morgan.

Grace is survived by her husband, James R. Morgan of Onalaska, Texas; sons, Donald J. Morgan and...

Jun 26, 2024

It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Albert Wayne Kessler, age 78, who was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday the 26th of June 2024.

Wayne was born in Oakland California on November 15, 1945. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Edwin...

Jun 25, 2024

Terry Wayne Meatte, 68, of Trinity, Texas, was born March 23, 1955 in Jefferson County, Missouri and passed away June 25, 2024 in Trinity, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Morris Matthew Meatte and Mary Emma Keith; brothers, Mike Meatte, Morris Meatte, Jr., and Denny Meatte; and sister, Joyce Taylor.

Terry is survived by...

Jun 25, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Albert Ayala Villarreal, on June 25, 2024, at the age of 92. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family and wife of 49 years.

Albert's remarkable journey was filled with love, laughter, and adventure.  Albert was born to John and Sally Villarreal...

Jun 25, 2024

A graveside service for Glenn N. Smith, 85, of Livingston, Texas will be held Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at Ryan Cemetery in Diboll, Texas with Bro. Steve Waldrep officiating.

Glenn was born September 5, 1938 in Diboll, Texas and passed away June 25, 2024 in Conroe, Texas. He was preceded in death by his...

Jun 23, 2024

A memorial service will be held for Mylinda Kaye Rose, 57, of Livingston, Texas, on Thursday, June 27, 2024, a2 2:00p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Mike Loftin officiating. Visitation will be held the day of service, from 1:00-2:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Mylinda was born January 30, 1967 in...

Jun 19, 2024

Myra Marie Berryhill, 85, of Livingston, Texas, was born March 24, 1939 in Corpus Christi, Texas and passed away June 19, 2024 in Livingston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her mother; father, John Thomas Bell; and brother, Larry Bell.

Myra is survived by her son, Forrest Troutman of League City, Texas; daughter, Kim Barraveccha of...

Jun 19, 2024

Funeral services for Florence Watts Kight, 84, of Lumberton, Texas, will be held Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Jeff Lowe officiating. Interment will follow at Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 1:00-2:00 p.m., at the funeral home....

Jun 18, 2024

A memorial service for Rosa Lee Calvet, 83, of Livingston, Texas will be held Sunday, June 23, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bill Ferguson officiating.

Rosa was born January 22, 1941 in Natchitoches, Louisiana and passed away June 18, 2024 in Livingston, Texas. She was preceded in death...

Jun 18, 2024

Donald Thomas Butler, 80, was born August 24, 1943 in Sullgent, Alabama and passed away June 18, 2024 in Shepherd, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Clarence Butler and Drexel Mae Gilmer.

Donald is survived by his sister, Dorothy Johnson and husband Robert of Houston, Texas; sons, Tim Koerber and wife Kathy and...

Jun 17, 2024

Margaret Elaine Bellamy, 70, of Rye, Texas, was born January 24, 1954 in Texarkana, Arkansas and passed away June 17, 2024 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bennet Dorsey and Nannie (Hightower) Dorsey.

She is survived by her daughter, Anesha Bellamy of Rye, Texas; son, Theo Bellamy of Rye, Texas; son, Curtis...

Jun 15, 2024

Donald James Durbin Sr., 71, of Livingston, Texas, was born February 28, 1953 in Toledo, Ohio and passed away June 15, 2024 in Conroe, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Emerson Durbin and Dorean Rebecca (Guthrie) Durbin; and brothers, Robert Smead and Tom Smead.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Eisenmann of...

Jun 15, 2024

Funeral services for Larry Abbey, 73, of Houston, Texas, will be held Friday, June 21, 2024, at11:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Debbie Kleinman officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., prior to the service at the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.  Interment will follow at the Alabama-Coushatta...

Jun 14, 2024

William Wade "Quick Draw" McGraw passed away on June 14th, 2024 in the comfort of his own home with his loving wife Susie by his side. He was born on leap year, February 29th, 1960. They say some people have nine lives but Wade must have lived about 90 lifetimes in his 64 years here on earth. Although he...

Jun 12, 2024

Graveside services for Willie Mae  (Kerr) Ainsworth, 84, of Shepherd, Texas will be held Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at Peebles Cemetery.

Willie was born September 22, 1939 in Hortense, Texas and passed away June 12, 2024 in Livingston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Glendon Kerr and Dollie Mae (Kelley)...

Jun 11, 2024

Memorial services for Michael Eugene Crawford, A.K.A. "Pops", " Mike", "Moose" or "Moosie", 69, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Livingston Church of Christ with Lindell Mitchell officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. just prior to the service time.

"Pops" was born December 14, 1954 in Livingston,...

Jun 10, 2024

Funeral services for Sandra Mae Lewis, 80, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Danny Moye officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 12, 2024, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Mrs. Lewis...

Jun 10, 2024

Memorial services for Wyman Lee Scroggins, 69, of Corrigan, Texas will be held Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at the Union Springs Missionary Baptist Church in Corrigan, Texas with Bro. Lesly Wilkinson officiating.

Mr. Scroggins was born June 22, 1954 in Nacogdoches, Texas and passed away June 10, 2024 in Corrigan, Texas. He was preceded...

Jun 10, 2024

Funeral services for Larry Gene Sanders, 69, of Onalaska, Texas will be held Monday, June 17, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with John Humplik officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Cemetery in Lovelady, Texas. Visitation will be held the day of service, from 12:00-1:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

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