Obituaries

Dec 23, 2023

Edward Romano "Buddy" Parker was born on August 15, 1948 to Leo and Mae Ola Parker. Buddy, as most knew him, passed away at his home on December 23, 2023.

Buddy moved to Texas in 1966 where he attended Spurger High School, graduating in 1967. This is where he met the love of his life, Lucy. They...

Dec 22, 2023

Services for Peggy J. (Burton) Hogue, 94, of Houston, Texas, will be held Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Forest Hill Cemetery in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Ted Schwank officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, January 19, 2024 from 5:00-8:0 p.m. at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas.

Peggy was born December 16,...

Dec 22, 2023

Sandra Madge Stackhouse, 85, of Livingston, Texas, was born March 7, 1938 in Houston, Texas and passed away December 22, 2023 in Conroe, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Hackett and Freddie Mae ( Dehnisch) Hackett; daughter, Stephanie Wampler; and grandchildren, Hannah Rescher, Rachel Wampler, and Charles Wampler.

Sandra is survived by her...

Dec 20, 2023

Services for Larry Dale Gearhart, 78, of Point Blank, Texas will be held Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Point Blank, Texas. Visitation will be held the day of service, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel.

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Dec 20, 2023

Services for Rayford Hiram Rash, 61, of Coldspring, Texas will be held Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Daryl Richardson officiating. Interment will follow at Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 27, 2023, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., before the service begins, at...

Dec 18, 2023

Craig Scott Minatrea, age 58, passed away from this worldly life and was welcomed into his eternal life on Monday, December 18, 2023 in Livingston, Texas. He was born June 24, 1965 in Hollis, Oklahoma to Raymond Paul Minatrea and Charolette Ann Mayhugh Booth.

Craig graduated from South Houston High School in 1984, a few years after...

Dec 18, 2023

John William Tubbs, 50, of Shepherd, Texas, was born March 19, 1973 in Houston, Texas and passed away December 18, 2023 in Shepherd, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Elgin Lee Tubbs; and brother, Lee Tubbs, Jr.

John is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Devin and Kendra Tubbs of Shepherd, Texas, and Aaron...

Dec 18, 2023

Rhonda Lynn Jasper Wells, 73, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away on December 18, 2023, after a lengthy illness.  She was born on December 19, 1949, in Harris County, Texas to Herman Sidney and Rose Mary Jasper.  Rhonda was the beloved wife of 55 years to Sidney Lee Wells and the loving mother of Brett (Donnette) Wells and Ginger Wells....

Dec 18, 2023

Services for Herchell Donald Valentine, 79, of Livingston, Texas will be held Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Lee Johnson, Bro. Harold Isaacs, and Bro. Gary Hillyard officiating. Interment will follow at Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 27, 2023, from 5:00-7:00...

Dec 18, 2023

Ronald Shane Brown was pronounced dead on December 18, 2023 in Uvalde, Texas.  Shane (as he was known by those closest to him) came into this world in Houston, Texas on February 21, 1975 and lived to be almost 49 years of age.

Shane was a graduate of Tenney High School and attended college in Lafayette, Louisiana.  ...

Dec 17, 2023

Services for Raymond Minatrea, 84, of Onalaska, Texas will be held Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, Texas.

Raymond was born November 7, 1939 in Wellington, Texas and passed away December 17, 2023 in Onalaska, Texas. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sheila Minatrea; and his parents, L.D. Minatrea and Mary (Turner)...

Dec 16, 2023

Services for Bryant Jefferson Celestine, 49, of Livingston, Texas will be held Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 1:00 p.m., the First Texas Indian Baptist Church in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Kerry Baxley officiating. Interment will follow at the Alabama-Coushatta Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the First Texas Indian Baptist...

Dec 15, 2023

Linda Carole Moore, 79, of Livingston, Texas was born March 29, 1944in Goose Creek, Texas and passed away December 15, 2023 in Livingston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Thomas Moore; son, Brett Moore; daughter, Michelle Simerly; grandsons, Richard Lee Savell, Jr. and Cody Wayne Savell; brothers, Mitchell Jones and Robert Jones; and brother-in-law, Kenneth...

Dec 14, 2023

Dennis Byrd Sr., a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a friend, passed away December 14th, 2023. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and deep commitment to both his family and community.

He proudly served in the United States Army, and after his military service, he spent 33 1/2 years serving with the Houston...

Dec 13, 2023

Ronald Eugene Hearn, 72, of Corrigan, Texas, was born March 13, 1951 in Lufkin, Texas and passed away December 13, 2023 in Corrigan, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Eugene Hearn and Wilma Grace (Maxey) Hearn.

Mr. Hearn is survived by his wife, Rebecca Hearn of Corrigan, Texas; son, James Patrick Eugene Hearn...

Dec 12, 2023

Graveside services for Charles Glenn Carpenter, 87, of Spring, Texas, will be held Monday, December 18, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at the Magnolia Hill Cemetery in Segno, Texas.

Mr. Carpenter was born August 4, 1936 in Monticello, Arkansas and passed away December 12, 2023 in Spring, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Carpenter...

Dec 12, 2023

Graveside services for Jerri Jean Vinci, 69, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Lufkin, Texas. Visitation will be held Monday, December 18, 2023, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Jerri was born January 30,1954 in Dodge City, Kansas...

Dec 11, 2023

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Leslie R. Parker Sr. on December 11, 2023.   He was born March 23, 1944 in San Saba, Texas to Sam Clifton and Francis (Patton) Parker.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Joyce Bell.

Les married his wife of...

Dec 11, 2023

Lonnie Junior Potts, 73, of Spurger, Texas, was born March 17, 1950 in Wynnewood, Oklahoma and passed away Devember, 11, 2023 in Woodville, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rayomond Potts and Twana (McAnnly) Potts.

Lonnie is survived by his son, Jody Potts and Whitney of Kyle, Texas; daughter, Lannie Potts and Monica of...

Dec 10, 2023

Services for Neila Lucille Morgan, 78, of Onalaska, Texas will be held Friday, December 15, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Jerry Vincent officiating. Interment will follow at 3:00 p.m., at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery in Houston, Texas. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at...