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Cleo Ray Butler

Cleo Ray Butler

Apr 29, 2023

Cleo Ray Butler, 78 of Livingston, Texas passed away at his home Saturday, April 29, 2023. A celebration of life will be at a later date.

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Cathy Jean O'Hara

Cathy Jean O'Hara

Apr 27, 2023

Cathy Jean O'Hara, 74, of Ace, Texas was born October 15, 1948 in Beaumont to Parents, Charles Baughman and Emma Jean (Henderson) Baughman and passed April 27, 2023. She wa s preceded in death by the love of her life, Jim O'Hara; and her beloved mother, Jean Baughman.

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Glee "Pappy" Handshoe

Glee "Pappy" Handshoe

Apr 27, 2023

Glee "Pappy" Handshoe, born September 17, 1947, Orange Township, Michigan to father, Coett Handshoe and mother, Hazel (Bailey) Handshoe and passed away April, 27, 2023. His parents were buried in Hueysville, Kentucky.

"Pappy" went into the Army on 6/6/66 and received Flag Orders from the White House. He also received secret...

Donald Charles Newland, Jr.

Donald Charles Newland, Jr.

Apr 25, 2023

Donald Charles Newland, Jr., 63, was born June 11, 1959 in Houston, Texas to parents, Donald Charles Newland, Sr. and Constance Jean (Mallo) Newland and passed away April 25, 2023, in The Woodlands, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his loving wife, Billie Newland;...

Mary Ethel (Collins) Polvadore

Mary Ethel (Collins) Polvadore

Apr 24, 2023

Services for Mary Ethel (Collins) Polvadore, 85, of Houston, Texas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 30, 2023 and the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Mitchell Murphy officiating. Interment will follow at the Bluff Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 Sunday the 30th, prior to service.

Billy Wayne Hukill

Billy Wayne Hukill

Apr 24, 2023

Billy Wayne Hukill, 67, of Livingston, Texas was born September 18, 1955 in Fort Worth, Texas, to parents, Johnie Lee Hukill and Donna Mae (Sechler) Hukill and passed away April 24, 2023 in Livingston. He is preceded by his parents and his sister, Lisa Hukill.

Billy is survived by his loving...

Glatha Mardel Harrison

Glatha Mardel Harrison

Apr 24, 2023

Glatha Mardel Harrison, 79, of Livingston, Texas was born April 6, 1944 in Briar, Missouri, and passed away April 24, 2023 in Kingwood, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Garrett Walker and Audrey Lee.

She is survived by her husband, Earnest Harrison of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Angela Lilley...

Mae Ola Parker

Mae Ola Parker

Apr 22, 2023

Funeral services for Mae Ola Parker, 93, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Monday, May 1, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at the First Methodist Church in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Bryan Wooten and Rev. Joel McMahon officiating. Interment will follow at the Ford Cemetery in Newton County, Texas. Visitation will be Monday, May 1, 2023, from...

Lunell Walters Stephens

Lunell Walters Stephens

Apr 21, 2023

Services for Lunell Walters Stephens, 95, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at 1st United Pentecostal Church in Livingston with Rev. Joshua Carney and Rev. Gerald Morris officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:30-2:00 p.m. at the church, prior to service.

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Eugene Paul Polk

Eugene Paul Polk

Apr 21, 2023

Services for Eugene Paul Polk, 82, of Deer Park, Texas, will be held Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Pastor Bruce McCaffety officiating. Interment will follow in the Falba Cemetery in Huntsville, Texas. Visitation will be held Friday, April 28, 2023, from 5:00 - 7:00...

Melinda Kay Wilson

Melinda Kay Wilson

Apr 20, 2023

Services for Melinda Kay Wilson, 57, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston.

Melinda was born July 24, 1965, in Pasadena, Texas to parents, Norman Glenn Mitchamore and Janice (Lohse) Mitchamore and passed away April 20, 2023...

Audrey Faye Koska

Audrey Faye Koska

Apr 16, 2023

Services & visitation for Audrey Faye Koska, 85, of Coldspring, Texas will be held at 4pm - 6pm, Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas.

Audrey was born August 5, 1937, in Houston, Texas, the daughter of Costa "Blackie" and Lola Mae Marta.  Audrey Faye Koska passed away in...

Arnold "Dean" Lowrey

Arnold "Dean" Lowrey

Apr 15, 2023

Funeral services for Arnold "Dean" Lowrey, 90, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Sunday, April 23, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Johnny Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in the Menard Chapel Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., in the...

Joe Mike Walker

Joe Mike Walker

Apr 15, 2023

Funeral services for Joe Mike Walker, 91, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Friday, April 21, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Gary Lawrence officiating. Interment will follow in the Bluff Creek Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Friday, April 21, 2023, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., before the...

Dorothy T. Troutman

Dorothy T. Troutman

Apr 14, 2023

Mrs. Troutman was born November 2, 1940, in Bruceville, Texas and passed away April 14, 2023 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, C.W. Thompson and Ethel (Butler) Thompson; husband, Jessie Troutman; sisters, Louise Payne and Mildred Palmer; and brothers, Earl Neal, John Thompson, and Dale Neal.

She is survived by her son,...

Paula Wynell Tolar

Paula Wynell Tolar

Apr 14, 2023

A memorial visitation for Paula Wynell Tolar, 75, of Onalaska, Texas, will be held Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas.

Paula Wynell Tolar was born January 12, 1948 in Beaumont, Texas to parents Willie Dee Tolar and Juanita H. (Delaney) Tolar and passed away...

Paula Royce Mcdaniel

Paula Royce Mcdaniel

Apr 13, 2023

Memorial Services for Paula Royce McDaniel, 77, of Huntsville, Texas, will be held Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Joel Wilson officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., before the service begins.

Mrs. McDaniel was born December 20,...

Robert "Bobby" Henry Pate

Robert "Bobby" Henry Pate

Apr 12, 2023

Funeral services for Robert "Bobby" Henry Pate, 76, of Goodrich, Texas, will be held Monday, April 17, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Mike Loftin officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, April 17, 2023, from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m., before the service begins.

Mr. Pate was born August...

Johnnie Ray Rains

Johnnie Ray Rains

Apr 11, 2023

Johnnie Ray Rains, 85, of Livingston, Texas, was born April 14, 1937 in Livingston, to parents, Johnny Franklin Rains and Mattie Sue (Hoffman) Rains, and passed away in Livingston April 11, 2023. He is preceded by his parents.

Johnnie is survived by his loving wife, Louise Rains of Livingston, Texas; son, Stacy Rains of Livingston, Texas; daughter,...

Delma Lea Kuritz

Delma Lea Kuritz

Apr 10, 2023

Services for Delma Lea Kuritz, 90, of Livingston, Texas will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Holly Grove Cemetery in Livingston and will be officiated by Pastor Quail.

Delma was born April 19, 1932 in Livingston, Texas to parents, Willie and Estella (Wilkinson) Gay, and passed away in Livingston April 10, 2023. She...

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