Obituaries

Dec 31, 2022

Ronnie Lee Boydston Jr., 63, was born March 7, 1959, in Galveston, Texas, to parents, Ronnie Lee Boydston and Emma Brooks Boydston and passed away December 31, 2022 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded by his parents; and stepmother, Mary Jo Boydston.

He is survived by his loving wife, Jean LaBauve; daughter, Michelle Dare-Morgan; granddaughter, Amelia Morgan;...

Dec 29, 2022

Mary Jo Jackson, 55, of Livingston, Texas was born November 30, 1967 in Livingston to her parents, William Ray Smith Sr. and Mary Elaine Thomas, and passed away December 29, 2022 in Livingston. She is preceded by her parents.

She is survived her loving husband, Michael Lynn Jackson Jr.; son Matthew Jackson; daughter, Heather Michelle Smith, all...

Dec 28, 2022

Katelyn Michelle Brandon, 18, was born on July 12, 2004 in Conroe, Texas to her parents, John Michael Brandon and Jennifer Leann (Myers) Skiles, and passed away December 28, 2022 in Coldspring, Texas.

She is survived her parents, John Brandon and Jennifer Skiles; sisters Holly Brandon and Jessica Brandon; brothers, Devon Skiles, Cameron Skiles and John Brandon...

Dec 28, 2022

Sheila Kay Nissan, 74, was born December 8, 1948, in Exira, Iowa to her parentsRobert Manuel and Marilyn (Chase) Manuel and passed away December 28, 2022 in Houston, Texas. She is preceded by her parents and her husband, Nevin Nissen.

She is survived by herdaughter, Kimberly Fenner of Conroe, Texas; son Derek Nissen of Cheyenne, Wyoming; and...

Dec 27, 2022

Services for Glenn Allen Lawrence, 76, will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at the West Temp Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 2, 2023 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston.

Glenn was born November 17, 1946, in Livingston, Texas to his parents, Roy...

Dec 27, 2022

John "Johnny" Keith Cunningham, 73, was born October 27, 1949, in Houston, Texas and passed away December 27, 2022 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded by his parents and wife, Debbie Cunningham

He is survived by his son, John Cunningham; daughters, Amanda Stayton of Coldspring, Texas, Carol Cunningham and Cathy Cunningham; granddaughter, Avery Stayton; and grandson, Hayes...

Dec 27, 2022

Funeral services for Harry George Plank Jr, 84, of Livingston, Texas, will be held at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Forest Hill Cemetery in Livingston, Texas and will be officiated by Angela Cox. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:30 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, prior to service, with a procession to follow.

Dec 26, 2022

Services for Elizabeth Theresa Ross, 91, will be held at 12:00 p.m., Monday, January 2, 2023, at the Oakwood Cemetery in Coldspring, Texas and will be officiated by Pastor Dan Darby of the Coldspring Methodist Church.

Elizabeth was born on February 12, 1931, in Ronkonkoma, New York to her parents, Allan Sipos Sr. and Elizabeth (Kraics) Sipos...

Dec 26, 2022

Services for Allen Lee Worley Jr., 90, will be held Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, Texas.

Allen was born November 2, 1932, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to his parents, Allen Lee Worley Sr. and Ruby Irene (Brizendine) Worley, and...

Dec 26, 2022

Funeral services for John D. Clifton Jr., 83 will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 30, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m., Friday, December 30, 2022 at First Baptist Church, prior to the service.

John was born July 11, 1939 in Pueblo, Colorado to his parents,...

Dec 25, 2022

Bettie Ann Mateosky, 75, was born July 5, 1947 in Huntsville, Texas to her parents, Tommie and Elizabeth Bettie (Smith) Lucas, and passed away December 25, 2022 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded by her parents; husband, Gene Mateosky; and son, Grady Simmons.

She is survived by her brother, Tommie Lucas Jr. of Huntsville, Texas; as well...

Dec 24, 2022

Services for Jean Helen Bowen, 94, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 30, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, Texas. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 29, 2022 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. with a Rosary starting at 6:00 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas....

Dec 22, 2022

Bazell Watson, 95, of Livingston, Texas was born September 12, 1927 in Shelby County, Texas and passed away December 22, 2022 in Livingston, Texas. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Ellis Watson and Gracie (Holt) Watson.

Mr. Watson is survived by his son, Robert...

Dec 22, 2022

Funeral services for Lucy Lee Rice, 90, of Livingston, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the Family Life Church in Livingston, Texas and will be officiated by Bro. Cary Baskins. Interment will follow at Jones Prairie Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at the...

Dec 22, 2022

Funeral services for Johnnie D. "Tré" Page III, 35, of Goodrich, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 31, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Providence in Livingston, Texas and will be officiated by Bro. Robert Murphy. Interment will follow at Farley Chapel Cemetery in Shepherd, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, December...

Dec 20, 2022

Funeral services for Herman Lee Barton Sr., 84, of Point Blank, Texas will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow at Mt. Capers Cemetery in Oakhurst, Texas. Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, December 26, 2022 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel.

Dec 20, 2022

Funeral services for Kathryn Laverne Paschal, 93, of Goodrich, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Southpark Cemetery in Pearland, Texas. Visitation will be held from 9:00-10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at the Cochran Funeral Home...

Dec 19, 2022

Services for Helen Marie Byers, 81, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the Cochran Funeral Home chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow at Blue Water Cemetery Livingston. A visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel, prior to the service.

Helen...

Dec 17, 2022

Services for Darline Conger-Jones, 78, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas and will be officiated Bro. Brad Butler. Interment will follow at Camp Ruby Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel Wednesday, December 21, 2022, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. prior to the service....

Dec 17, 2022

Heather Ann Gomez, 42, was born September 29, 1980 in Austin, Texas to her parents, Ronald Smith and Betty Darlene Cates, and passed away December 17, 2022 in Huntsville, Texas. She is preceded by her father, Ronald Smith.

She is survived by her mother, Betty Cates of Crockett, Texas; sons, Anthony Torres and Damion Fiscal, both of...