Obituaries

Mar 22, 2023

Donnie "Pete" Lee Montgomery Sr., 65, of Livingston, Texas, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

Donnie was born March 14, 1958 in Wisconsin to parents, Leonard and Lorraine, who preceded him in death. He is also preceded by his twin sister, Bonnie May who died 3 days after her birth; brothers, Robert, Clayton,...

Mar 22, 2023

Funeral Services for Jerry Lynn Bailey of Trinity, Tx will be held Thursday, March 30th @ 10:00 am, with Pastor TJ Henley officiating.  Interment will follow at Guidry Cemetery in Batson, Tx.

Jerry was born November 2 nd , 1948 in Deridder, LA to his parents Louis Lovett Bailey and Reba (Chism) Lang.  Jerry passed away on...

Mar 22, 2023

Services for Macel Marie Kelly, 90, of Livingston, Texas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2023 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:00-2:00 p.m., prior to service.

Macel was born June 1, 1932 in Bailey, Texas and passed away...

Mar 21, 2023

Michael Gene Munson, was born August 3, 1951 in Livingston, Texas to his parents, Otis Oscar Munson and Lois Christine (Seagroves) Munson and passed away in Livingston on March 21, 2023.

He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Murry; Son, Barry Pinland; daughter, Bridgett Johnson; brother, Leon Munson and wife Mary; sister, Cheryl Baker; and brother,...

Mar 19, 2023

Services for Tommy Leo Smith, 87, of Livingston, Texas, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Peebles Cemetery in Livingston with Bro. Harold Isaacs officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel prior to service.

Tommy was born May 27, 1935 in Harrisonburg, Louisiana and passed away...

Mar 19, 2023

Services for William "Bill" Barnett Hambrick, 64, of Livingston, Texas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 26, 2023 at the Soda Baptist Church in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Wayne Bickley officiating. He will be placed at Camp Ruby Cemetery along with his parents and siblings.

Bill was born October 18, 1958 in Channelview, Texas and...

Mar 18, 2023

James Arthur Rogers was born on June 23, 1946, to Naylon Leonard and Etha Mae (Brown) Rogers in Livingston, Texas. He was welcomed by his sister, Wanda Ruth. He left his earthly body on March 18, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.

James graduated from Livingston High School in 1965. He enjoyed his time on the...

Mar 16, 2023

Marabeth (Beth) Seymour Whitten was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1944. She joined our Heavenly Father on March 16, 2023, where she passed away peacefully at her home in Ennis, Texas. Beth was born at St. Joseph Hospital in Houston, Texas, and attended elementary and junior high school in Livingston, Texas. She married her childhood sweetheart, Buddy Whitten,...

Mar 15, 2023

Jessie Katherine Barnhill, 72, of Point Blank, Texas, was born August 23, 1950 in Denver, Colorado and passed away in Point Blank on March 15, 2023. She is preceded by her parents, Wendell Froese and Isla June (Keeler) Froese.

She is survived by her loving husband, James Barnhill; daughter, Amy Phipps and husband William; son, Bobby Froese...

Mar 13, 2023

Funeral services for Lloyd Turner Dickens will be held Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. until the service begins.

Lloyd Turner Dickens was born in Dallas, Texas, on March 5, 1931, to Watson and Ollie Dickens; he passed away on March 13,...

Mar 13, 2023

Services for Bobby Gene Perkins, 73, of Onalaska, Texas, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Pace Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston. Visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the Pace Funeral Home Chapel, prior to service.

Bobby was born February 8, 1950 in Bonham, Texas and passed away in Onalaska...

Mar 13, 2023

Anne Waller, 81, of Livingston, Texas, was born December 15, 1941 and gained her Angel wings on March 13, 2023, after battling many health issues.

Miss Anne had many friends, whom she loved very much. In her last days, you could mention her friend's names and she smile really big. She was a little spit fire personality...

Mar 12, 2023

JoAnn Ward, 76, of Livingston, Texas was born January 15, 1947 in Houston and passed away in Livingston March 12, 2023. She is preceded by her parents, James K. Johnson and Lena Mae Snook; and great grandson, Gauge Phillips.

She is survived by her daughter, Theresa Duff and husband Ray; sons, Michael James Phillips, Ricky Phillips and...

Mar 12, 2023

Services for David Eugene Bailes, 66, of Livingston, Texas, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 17, 2023 at Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska.

David was born September 7, 1956 in Houston, Texas and passed away in Livingston March 12, 2023. He is preceded by his parents, Robert Eugene Bailes and Betty Nell (Patin) Bailes.

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Mar 12, 2023

On Sunday, March 12th, 2023, Debra Kaye Mayes, loving wife, precious mother, and the World's Greatest Mammy, was called home to Jesus after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.

Debbie was born June 22, 1957 in Livingston, Texas to parents Susie Tinney Woodard Ogden and Curtis Johnson Ogden. She inherited her love of music, entertainment, and...

Mar 12, 2023

Services for Martha Gail Massey, 67, of Livingston, Texas, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel, prior to service.

Martha was born November 28, 1955...

Mar 11, 2023

Richard (Rick) R. Baker, 83, of Livingston, TX passed away peacefully in his home on March 11, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born on October 28, 1939 in Wichita, Kansas to Lora Margarette Davidson (Denton), eventually moving to Texas where he became an anchor to his family; both biological and non-biological. Rick was strong in his faith...

Mar 11, 2023

Services for Doris Virginia Marcus, 85, of Houston, Texas, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 17, 2023 at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 17th at Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco, Louisiana. Bro. Gerald Morris will be officiating,

Doris was born September 22, 1937 in...

Mar 10, 2023

Services for Michael Conrad Marion, 80, of Onalaska, Texas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Livingston. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery in Groveton.

Michael was born May 10, 1942 in Massena, New York and passed away in Onalaska March 10, 2023. He is preceded by his...

Mar 10, 2023

Services for Patrician "Pat" Ann White, 79, of Livingston, Texas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 17, 2023 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston. Visitation will be held from6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 16th at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel.

Pat was born January 23, 1944 in Friday, Texas and passed away in Livingston...