Obituaries

Nov 17, 2025

In loving memory of Johnny Ray Updegraff, born in Chula Vista, California on January 31, 1959, and returned home on November 17, 2025.

Johnny was a man like no other. If he dreamed it, he built it. He rejected fear, he refused to compromise, and he never bowed to anything but the spirit within. He knew no...

Nov 17, 2025

Hunter Reed Phillips was born March 25, 1999, in The Woodlands, Montgomery, Texas, and entered into the presence of the Lord at the age of 26 on the 17th day of November, 2025 in Angleton, Brazoria, Texas. Hunter is the son of James and Wendy Richardson. His passing has left a void in the hearts of his family, friends,...

Nov 17, 2025

Funeral services for Lynda Kay Lindley, 72, of Livingston, Texas will be held Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Richard Gray officiating. Interment will follow at the West Tempe Cemetery in Polk County, Texas. Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 26, 2025, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.,...

Nov 17, 2025

Maria Elena Maldonado, 80, of Livingston, Texas was born April 9, 1945, in Chihuahua, Mexico and passed away on November 17, 2025, in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ricardo Maldonado Castillo and Margarita Aurelia Maldonado.

She is survived by her daughter, Laura Andrade and Oscar Miguel of Houston, Texas; daughter, Natalia Andrade;...

Nov 15, 2025

Funeral services for Chesson Rydell Williams, 33, of Livingston, Texas will be held Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Keith Tucker officiating and Jackson Langley who will have a part in the service. Interment will follow at the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will...

Nov 15, 2025

Funeral services for Steve Butler, 71, of Livingston, Texas will be held Monday, November 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Mitchell Murphy and Dylan Eaves officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Steve was born September 13, 1954, in Beaumont,...

Nov 14, 2025

Betty Ann Roberts, 87, of Goodrich, Texas was born December 30, 1937, and passed away on November 14, 2025, in Goodrich, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, L.W. Akin and Myrtle (McCormick) Akin.

Mrs. Roberts is survived by her son, Brian Akin  and Stephanie of Goodrich, Texas; along with numerous other relatives and friends....

Nov 13, 2025

Loving son, husband, father, uncle, friend

Louis "Bill" Hastings, 66, of Livingston, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025, after courageously facing health challenges in recent years.

Bill grew up in Houston, Texas. He graduated from Robert E.  Lee High School in Houston, Texas, and later attended Texas State in San Marcos, Texas.

Nov 13, 2025

Memorial services for Alex Earl Brock Jr., 57, of Shepherd, Texas, will be held Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas.

Alex was born October 11, 1968, in Houston, Texas and passed away on November 13, 2025, in Shepherd, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Nov 13, 2025

Funeral services for Bruce Allen McBride, 70, of Livingston, Texas will be held Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Harold Isaacs officiating. Interment will follow at the Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Monday, November 17, 2025, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., at the...

Nov 13, 2025

William Harvey "Billy" Poff, 53, of Coldspring, Texas was born December 4, 1971 in Portales, New Mexico and passed away November 13, 2025 in San Jacinto County, Texas. He was preceded in death by his son, Jake Poff.

Billy passed away after a life marked by hard work, love, and perseverance. A longtime resident of north Houston,...

Nov 10, 2025

Funeral services for Leah Pace, 95, of Chester, Texas will be held Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Reverend Norman Turner of Pine Grove Church of Christ will officiate.  Interment will follow at the Holly Grove Cemetery in Segno, Texas. Visitation will be held Saturday, November 15, 2025, from...

Nov 10, 2025

Larry Ray Baisdon, 77, of Woodville, Texas was born July 6, 1948, in Woodville, Texas and passed away on November 10, 2025, in Jasper, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Baisdon and Miladean (Nolen) Baisdon; and son, Travis Baisdon.

Mr. Baisdon is survived by his wife, Kathryn Baisdon of Woodville, Texas; daughter, Kara...

Nov 10, 2025

Margie Joyce Jones was born in Livingston, Texas on April 25, 1933. She was one of nine children.  Joyce passed away November 10, 2025, in The Woodlands, Texas.  She graduated from Livingston High School where she played basketball for 3 years and lettered 2 of those years. She thought it was funny that most people didn't believe she had...

Nov 9, 2025

Funeral services for Eric Robert Draven Lynn, 15, of Coldspring, Texas will be held Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Edgar Grace officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel.

Eric was born...

Nov 9, 2025

Services for David Royce Brackin, 62, of Segno, Texas, will be held on Sunday, November 16,  2025 at 2:00 pm at Holly Grove Baptist Church in Livingston. Interment will follow at Holly Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, November 16, 2025 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at the church, prior to the service. Bro. Ryan Claussen, Jr. will...

Nov 8, 2025

Brandon Tyler Sarten, 29, of Livingston, Texas was born February 3, 1996, in Clarksville, Arkansas and passed away on November 8, 2025, in Conroe, Texas.

Brandon is survived by his wife, Artie Sarten; children, Brenna Louise Sarten, Wesley Levi Davidson Sarten, Cherokee Renee Sarten, Johnny Tyler Sarten, Elizabeth Michelle Sarten, and Amber Rose Sarten; parents, Billy and...

Nov 8, 2025

Ceburn Belcher, aged 92, of Livingston, Texas, passed away on November 8, 2025. Born on February 11, 1933, in Conroe, Texas, Ceburn was a beloved member of his community and family. He was a veteran of the United States Army and had a passion for fishing and watching football.

Ceburn is preceded in death by his wife,...

Nov 6, 2025

Memorial visitation for Ronald Clarence Tullos, 83, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Sunday, November 16, 2025, beginning at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas.

Mr. Tullos was born October 29, 1942, in Gladewater, Texas and passed away on November 6, 2025, in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his...

Nov 6, 2025

BORN IN WINNSBORO, TEXAS, ON JULY 22, 1928, FRANK WAS THE YOUNGER SON OF WILLIAM FRANK AND EFFIE LAURA LEWIS REEVES.  AT 97, HE PASSED PEACEFULLY FROM THIS LIFE ON NOVEMBER 06, 2025, IN LIVINGSTON, TEXAS, WITH FAMILY AT HIS SIDE.

HE IS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS CHERISHED WIFE OF 73 YEARS, HAZEL MARIE REEVES OF...