Obituaries

Jul 3, 2024

Funeral services for Charles Kenneth "Ken" Burchfield, 82, of Tomball, Texas will be held Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., at the Chesswood Baptist Church in Livingston, Texas with Daniel Burchfield officiating. Interment will follow at Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 12:00-2:00 p.m., at the church.

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Jul 2, 2024

Jesse Wayne Roberts, 85, of Livingston, Texas was born March 26, 1939 in Galena Park, Texas and passed away July 2, 2024 in Jasper, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Matt Ernest Roberts and Eva America (Reynolds) Roberts.

Jesse is survived by his wife, May Beth Roberts; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Barb Roberts;...

Jul 1, 2024

Funeral services for John Ira Owens, 77, of Livingston, Texas will be held Friday, July 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Robert Durham officiating. Interment will follow at Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan, Texas. Visitation will be held the day of service, from 9:00-10:00 p.m., at the funeral home....

Jun 30, 2024

Jo Ann Parrish, 83, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2024, in Livingston, Texas. She was born on September 10, 1940 in Camden, Texas to parents, Joseph (Joe) Vanek and Sophia (Sophie) Mae Lamb Vanek. Jo Ann grew up in Barnum, Texas and attended school in Chester, Texas, graduating in 1958. Jo Ann was a member of First Methodist...

Jun 30, 2024

Funeral services for Carol Marie Giacona, 84, of Livingston, Texas will be held Friday, July 5, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, Texas with Bro. Michael Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Holhausen-Darby Cemetery in Moscow, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 1:00-2:00 p.m., at the funeral home....

Jun 30, 2024

A memorial service for Calvin Hurst Small, 90, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Friday, July 26, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at Second Baptist Church in Cypress, Texas.

Calvin was born May 17, 1934 in Corpus Christi, Texas and passed away June 30, 2024 in Livingston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and...

Jun 29, 2024

Darin Ray White, 57, of Livingston, Texas was born February 20,1967 in Houston, Texas and passed away June 29, 2024 in Jasper, Texas. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Brown White.

Darin is survived by his father Arlis White; sons, Steven White and wife Megan, Douglas Shane White, and Darin Ray White, Jr.; brother,...

Jun 28, 2024

Robert David Johnson ("Dave"), age 89, passed away peacefully due to natural causes in Livingston, Texas on June 28, 2024. Dave was born on February 28, 1935 and grew up in the Pittsburg, Pennsylvania area. He was blessed with a loving family and friends and has left them with many fond memories.

Dave was preceded in death...

Jun 28, 2024

Robert David Johnson ("Dave"), age 89, passed away peacefully due to natural causes in Livingston, Texas on June 28, 2024.  Dave was born on February 28, 1935 and grew up in the Pittsburg, Pennsylvania area.  He was blessed with a loving family and friends and has left them with many fond memories.

Dave was preceded in death...

Jun 28, 2024

Barbara Helen Rider Middleton, 80, of Livingston, Texas went home to be with her Lord on June 28, 2024.  She was born in Houston, Texas on October 31, 1943, to Gus Rider and Margaret Mooneyham Rider.

Barbara married Herbie Middleton in 1966 and they raised their family in the suburbs of north Houston.  Barbara is preceded in...

Jun 27, 2024

Funeral services for Maria José Hernandez will be held Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Father Paul Kahan officiating. Interment will follow at Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas.

Maria is survived by her parents, David Hernandez and Maribel Flores; and siblings, Yuridia Hernandez Flores, Jessica Hernandez...

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....