Obituaries

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...

Dec 8, 2023

A memorial service for Randall Lloyd Green, 79, of Livingston, Texas will be held Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the 22nd St Church of Christ in Texas City, Texas.

Randall was born April 11, 1944 in Texas City, Texas and passed away December 8, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd...

Dec 6, 2023

Kathleen Mary Wilkinson, 77, of Onalaska, Texaswas born November 9, 1946 and passed away December 6, 2023 in Pasadena, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald Wenk and Edith (Anderson) Wenk; husband Stephen Wilkinson; and sister, Karen Smith.

Kathleen is survived by her son, Daniel Williams and wife Mary Elizabeth of Pasadena, Texas; daughter,...

Dec 6, 2023

Betty Jane Vaughn, 86, of Onalaska, Texas was born May 31, 1937 in North Carolina and passed away December 6, 2023 in Onalaska, Texas. She was precede din death by her parents, husband, George Vaughn; 1 brother; and 4 sisters.

Betty is survived by her daughter, Helen Welch of Onalaska, Texas; sons, David Banes of Ohio and...

Dec 3, 2023

Services for William Wise, 82, of Livingston, Texas will be held Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Jeffrey Williams officiating. Interment will follow at the Alabama-Coushatta Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel, prior to service.

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Dec 3, 2023

Services Emogene Trilby Shelton, 92, of Coldspring, Texas will be held Friday, December 8, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Dalton Currie officiating. Interment will be held Friday, December 8, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., at Brookside Cemetery in Houston, Texas. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 7, 2023, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.,...

Dec 2, 2023

Graveside services for George Kelly Mann, 85, of Point Blank, Texas, will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Hoot Family Cemetery in Huntsville, Texas and will be officiated by Brother Glenn Cooksey.

George was born January 13, 1938 in San Antonio, Texas, and passed away at Huntsville Memorial Hospital after a...

Dec 1, 2023

Services for Barbara Jana Tucker, 85, of Cleveland, Texas will be held Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Mark Conner officiating. Interment will follow at Camp Ruby Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel...

Nov 30, 2023

A visitation for Florence Elizabeth Maze will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas.

Florence was born, November 15, 1931 in Leggett, Texas to parents Clarence Carter Tullos and Annie Elizabeth (Matthews) Tullos and passed away November 30, 2023 in Corrigan, Texas, at the age of...

Nov 27, 2023

A memorial service for William Alton King, 73, of Livingston, Texas will be held Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas.

William was born August 7, 1950 in Houston, Texas and passed away November 27, 2023 in Houston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife,...