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William Glen Renfro
Jan 2, 2024
William Glen Renfro, 65, of Livingston, Texas, was born October 31, 1958 and passed away January 2, 2024 in Houston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father, Sylvester Renfro Jr.; and sisters, Elvira Lee and Debbie Reynolds.
He is survived by his mother, Betty Jean Renfro of Livingston, Texas; son, Dana Jay Lafell of Venita,...
Casey Dion Smelley
Jan 1, 2024
Funeral services for Casey Dion Smelley, 30, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Friday, January 12, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 11, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas.
Casey Dion Smelley was born February 2, 1993...
Kay Johnson
Jan 1, 2024
Devada Kay Johnson, 81, of Big Sandy, Texas, was born Decemeber 22, 1942 in Ashdown, Arkansas and passed away January 1, 2024 in Livingston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her mother, Elthel (Blakely) Johnson; and father, C.S. Johnson, Jr.
Kay is survived by her sisters, Charlotte Hendrix and husband Lynn of Big Sandy, Texas and...
James Glenwood Kneeland
Dec 31, 2023
A memorial service for James Glenwood Kneeland, 49, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Pastor Simon Geller officiating.
James was born January 31, 1974 in Calais, Maine and passed away December 31, 2023 in Livingston, Texas.
He is...
David Lorenza Franklin
Dec 29, 2023
David Lorenza Franklin was born February 6, 1941 in Opelika, Alabama and passed away December 29, 2023 in Nacogdoches, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents James and Maggie Franklin. His brothers James Franklin Jr, Joseph Franklin, Grady Franklin, and Walter Franklin as well as his sisters Mary Herring and Laura Franklin. He is also preceded in...
Robert Bruce Tanner
Dec 29, 2023
Robert Bruce Tanner, 73, of Onalaska, Texas was born August 16, 1950 in Livingston, Texas and passed away December 29, 2023 in Onalaska, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rollen Merrell Tanner and Renova Lucile (Wilkerson) Tanner; and sister, Lenda Tanner.
Robert is survived by his daughter, Anita Kay Robison of Coldspring, Texas; grandsons,...
Helen Dickens Grube
Dec 28, 2023
A graveside service for Helen Dickens Grube, age 103, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Forest Hill Cemetery in Livingston, Texas at 10:00 AM with Rev. Joel McMahon officiating.
Helen Grube was born April 1, 1920 in Tyler County, Texas, the daughter of Thomas Watson Dickens and Ollie Rhodes Dickens, and passed...
Audrey Lavon Cargel
Dec 27, 2023
Memorial services for Audrey Lavon Cargel, 65, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas.
Audrey was born August 27, 1958 in Honey Grove, Texas and passed away December 27, 2023 in Conroe, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aubrey...
Pamela Kay Henricksen
Dec 25, 2023
Funeral services for Pamela Kay Henricksen, 69, of Hull, Texas, will be held Sunday, January 7, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas.
Mrs. Henricksen was born October 8, 1954 in El Campo, Texas and passed away December 25, 2023 in Webster, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Russell Eli Hebert
Dec 25, 2023
A memorial service for Russell Eli Hebert, 63, of Livingston, Texas will be held Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Pastor Rodrick Brodrick Gordon officiating.
Russell was born June 29, 1960 in Jefferson County, Texas and passed away December 25, 2023 in Livingston, Texas. He was...
Rogelio Govea Govea
Dec 23, 2023
Funeral services for Rogelio Govea Govea, 51, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Friday, December 29, 2023, at 12:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Nelson Mazzini officiating. Â Interment will follow at the Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Â Visitation will be held the day of service from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the...
Edward Romano Parker
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...
Peggy Hogue
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,...
Sandra Madge Stackhouse
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...
Larry Dale Gearhart
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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Rayford Hiram Rash
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...
Craig Scott Minatrea
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...
John William Tubbs
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...
Rhonda Lynn Wells
Dec 18, 2023
Rhonda Lynn Jasper Wells, 73, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away on December 18, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Â She was born on December 19, 1949, in Harris County, Texas to Herman Sidney and Rose Mary Jasper. Â Rhonda was the beloved wife of 55 years to Sidney Lee Wells and the loving mother of Brett (Donnette) Wells and Ginger Wells....
Herchell Donald Valentine
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...
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