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Kenneth Alan Watson

Kenneth Alan Watson

Aug 1, 2023

Services for Kenneth Alan Watson, 53, of Livingston, Texas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. at Boren-Conner Funeral Home in Jacksonville, Texas. Interment will follow at the Rest Haven Cemetery in Jacksonville, Texas.

Kenneth was born June 22, 2023 in Tyler, Texas and passed away August 1, 2023 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by...

Pastor Randy Glen Findley

Pastor Randy Glen Findley

Jul 31, 2023

Services for Pastor Randy Findley, 63, of Livingston, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 12, 2023 at the Cochran Funeral Home chapel in Livingston, Texas and will be officiated by Pastor Scott Windrum. Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on the day of service.

Pastor Randy was born July 22, 1960 and passed...

Elvira Sue Lee

Elvira Sue Lee

Jul 31, 2023

Elvira Sue Lee, 71, of Onalaska, Texas, was born September 20, 1951 in Houston., Texas and passed away July 31, 2023 in Onalaska, Texas. She is preceded in death by her father, Sylvester Renfro, Jr.; and daughter, Lisa Clark.

Elvira is survived by her son, Jody Clark and wife Shanon of Greeley, Colorado; granddaughter, Destiny Powel of...

Mary Esther Gonzalez-Gentz

Mary Esther Gonzalez-Gentz

Jul 29, 2023

Mary Esther Gonzalez-Gentz, 81, of Onalaska, Texas, was born February 2, 1942 in Kansas City, Kansas and passed away July 29, 2023 in Corrigan, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, George Lopez and Jovita (Aquirie) Lopez; and son, Gerardo Gonzalez.

Mary worked as Registered Nurse for 44 years, at the Audie Murphy V.A. Hospital...

Mary Kay Glenn

Mary Kay Glenn

Jul 29, 2023

Mary Kay Glenn, 81, of Livingston, Texas, was born September 2, 1941 in Abilene, Texas and passed away July 29, 2023 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold Russell Glenn and Floradene Elizabeth (Riddle) Glenn.

Ms. Glenn is survived by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Diana "Dicy" Millsap and Freddy of Sulphur Springs,...

William "Bill" Lawrence Lafour

William "Bill" Lawrence Lafour

Jul 29, 2023

A Memorial service for William Lafour, age 90, of Livingston, Texas will be held August 19, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses.

William was born March 19, 1933 in Galveston County, Texas and passed away peacefully on July 29, 2023 in Livingston, Texas at home.

He is preceded in death...

Elvin Dean Simpson, Sr.

Elvin Dean Simpson, Sr.

Jul 28, 2023

Elvin Dean Simpson Sr., 88, was born in Delight, Arkansas on April 16, 1935. He spent his younger years in Arkansas working alongside his parents, brother and sisters. He moved to Houston, TX is his later years and would spend the majority of his adult life there.

Elvin met Linda Brown Beard at Sun Valley Church of...

James Martin Mckissick Jr.

James Martin Mckissick Jr.

Jul 27, 2023

A memorial service for James Martin McKissick, Jr., 66, of Livingston, Texas, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at the Cochran Funeral Home chapel in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Monday, July 31, 2023 at the Cochran Funeral Home chapel in Livingston, Texas.

James was born January 12, 1957...

Theresa Jo Wilson Woosley

Theresa Jo Wilson Woosley

Jul 27, 2023

Theresa Jo Wilson Woosley has gone to Valhalla, the hall of slain warriors famed in Norse mythology. Fiercely determined to overcome the cancer that darkened her final months, Theresa faced death as she had faced her 67 years on Earth: with courage, integrity and grace. She died Thursday, July 27, at her daughter's home in Willis, Texas, from the...

Wanda Irene Childress

Wanda Irene Childress

Jul 26, 2023

A graveside service for Wanda Irene Childress, 97, of Spring, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Forest Hill Cemetery in Livingston, Texas

Wanda was born April 9, 1927 in Drumright, Oklahoma and passed away July 26, 2023 in Spring, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Tom and...

Betty Sue Weatherford

Betty Sue Weatherford

Jul 26, 2023

Services for Betty Sue Weatherford, 86, of Livingston, Texas, will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Livingston, Texas and will be officiated by Pastor Alex Garber. Interment will follow at Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held from5:00-7:00 p.m., Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel...

Shirley Ann Johnson

Shirley Ann Johnson

Jul 25, 2023

Shirley A. Johnson, born November 26, 1936, sadly passed away on July 25, 2023 at the age of 86 in Livingston, Texas. She was a very headstrong and loving mother and grandmother who loved the Lord.

She has requested that there be no public service, but leaves us with this verse from Psalm 71:18; Even now when...

Robert Charles Mcmurry

Robert Charles Mcmurry

Jul 24, 2023

Services for Robert Charles McMurry, 95, of La Porte, Texas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, Texas and will be officiated by Pastor Sean Ferry. Interment will follow at Carlisle Cemetery in Trinity, Texas.

Robert was born October 7, 1927 in Lake Charles, Louisiana and...

Kimberly Kay Stone

Kimberly Kay Stone

Jul 22, 2023

Services for Kimberly Kay Stone, 60, of Onalaska, Texas, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, Texas and will be officiated by Bro. Dusty Lee. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, Texas. Visitation will be held the day of service from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at the Cochran...

Enid Ruth Mckey

Enid Ruth Mckey

Jul 21, 2023

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Enid Ruth (Smith) McKey, 88, of Conroe, Texas, passed away on July 21, 2023.

Born on October 31, 1934 in Leggett, Texas, to parents Forrest and Edith (Ward) Smith, she was the oldest of four children.  Enid was a lifelong member of the Church by Christ Jesus in New Willard, Texas.  She spent her...

Schevie Layfette Slayden

Schevie Layfette Slayden

Jul 21, 2023

Services for Schevie Layfette Slayden, 37, of Goodrich, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow Farley Chapel Cemetery in Shepherd, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel.

Schevie was...

William "Charles" Henry Payne

William "Charles" Henry Payne

Jul 20, 2023

Services for William Henry "Charles" Payne, 92, of Navasota, Texas will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 19, 2023 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas and will be officiated by Jeff Pearce and Bill Pearce. Interment will follow at Jones Prairie Cemetery in Leggett, Texas.

Charles was born November 26, 1930 in Houston,...

Betty Sue Youngblood

Betty Sue Youngblood

Jul 17, 2023

Services for Betty Sue Youngblood, 78, of Oyster Creek Texas, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 22, 2023 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas and will be officiated by Pastor Don Goodwin. Interment will follow at Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held the day of service from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at the...

Keith Ray Puckett

Keith Ray Puckett

Jul 16, 2023

Services for Keith Ray Puckett, 63, of Livingston, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at the Center Grove Cemetery in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Chuck McLaurin officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas.

Keith was born June 8,...

Bevis "Jerry" Jerome Minter

Bevis "Jerry" Jerome Minter

Jul 15, 2023

Services for Bevis Jerome "Jerry" Minter, 74, of Corrigan, Texas, will be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Riley Funeral Home in Woodville, Texas and will be officiated by Mike Minter. Interment will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in Camden, Texas. Visitation will be held the day of service from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Riley Funeral Home....

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