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Joann Short

Joann Short

Dec 12, 2025

JoAnn Short, 94, of Shepherd, Texas, passed away on December 12, 2025, surrounded by loved ones, after a long battle with dementia.

JoAnn was born on December 31, 1930, in San Antonio, Texas, to Jake McCarley and Bennie Mae Lindley. She was a woman of strong faith and spent much of her life active in the church....

Charles Randy Peters

Charles Randy Peters

Dec 11, 2025

Funeral services for Charles Randy Peters, 67, of Livingston, Texas will be held Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Wayne Landrum  officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Rose Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 1:00-2:00 p.m., at the funeral...

David Glenn Weatherly

David Glenn Weatherly

Dec 10, 2025

Funeral services for David Glenn Weatherly, 79, of Livingston, Texas will be held Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bill Sugareck officiating. Interment will follow at the Bold Springs Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. just prior to the service.

David was...

James Alan Breier

James Alan Breier

Dec 10, 2025

James Alan Breier, 62, of Livingston, Texas was born September 6, 1963 in Toledo, Ohio and passed away December 10, 2025 in Livingston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Aubrey Breier; and son, Charlie Breier.

James is survived by his wife, Ginger Breier of Livingston, Texas; father, James P. Breier of Ace, Texas;...

Katherine Poole Nobles

Katherine Poole Nobles

Dec 8, 2025

Katherine Poole Nobles, 87 of Goodrich, Texas passed away December 8, 2025 in Houston, Texas. Kathy was born November 22, 1938 to Lawrence Poole and Lida Kate Bryson Poole. Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 65 years, Richard O. Nobles, great grandson Brett McDonald, brother Lawrence Poole, sister, Krystal Poole Gladhill. She is survived...

Micakalla "Kay" Hightower

Micakalla "Kay" Hightower

Dec 7, 2025

A memorial service for Micakalla "Kay" Hightower, 76, of Livingston, Texas will be held Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Sonny Hathaway officiating. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 1:00-2:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Kay was born February 28, 1949...

Joshua David Manuel

Joshua David Manuel

Dec 7, 2025

Joshua David Manuel, 35, of Livingston, Texas was born March 7, 1990 in Houston, Texas and passed away December 7, 2025 in Livingston, Texas.

Joshua is survived by his parents, Jack Lynn Manuel and Susan Manuel of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Logan Marie Manuel of Pflugerville, Texas; sons, Jeremiah Manuel of Livingston, Texas, Maverick Manuel of Pflugerville, Texas,...

Gwendolyn Kay Chisman

Gwendolyn Kay Chisman

Dec 5, 2025

Gwendolyn Kay Chisman, 79, of Dayton, Texas was born December 15m 1945 in Martinsburg, West Virginia and passed away December 5, 2025 in Shepherd, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Leroy Hollis and Mary Louise Powell Hollis.

Gwendolyn is survived by her husband, Nelson Chisman of Dayton, Texas; son, Steven Noel and wife...

Freddy Earnest Weidner

Freddy Earnest Weidner

Dec 3, 2025

Freddy Earnest Weidner, 74, of Onalaska, Texas was born January 20, 1951 in Houston, Texas and passed away December 3, 2025 in Jasper, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude Weidner and Minnie Yarbrough Weidner.

Freddy is survived by his wife, Connie Weidner of Onalaska, Texas; daughter, Michelle Weidner; sons, Michael Weidner, Freddy Weidner,...

June Beverly Driskell

June Beverly Driskell

Dec 3, 2025

Funeral services for June Beverly Driskell, 101, of Livingston, Texas will be held Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Charlie Hodge officiating. Interment will follow at Big Sandy Cemetery in Dallardsville, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 10:00-11:00 a.m., at the funeral...

Jason Dewayne Wheeler

Jason Dewayne Wheeler

Dec 2, 2025

Funeral services for Jason Dewayne Wheeler, 47, of Livingston, Texas will be held Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at the First Baptist Church in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Brad Butler and Minister Darryl Lindsey officiating. Interment will follow at New Winsley Cemetery in Leggett, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 10:00-11:00 a.m.,...

William Wade Boone

William Wade Boone

Dec 1, 2025

Funeral services for William Wade Boone, 97, of Channelview, Texas will be held Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Mike Loftin officiating. Interment will follow at Menard Chapel Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.,...

Steven Glenn Slocum

Steven Glenn Slocum

Dec 1, 2025

The road goes on forever and the highway never ends for Steven Glenn Slocum who passed away Dec 1, 2025

Steve proudly served his country in the US Army and continued to serve our country as a long haul trucker for many years. He was proud of his time in the US Army as well as his...

Irene Susan Vernon

Irene Susan Vernon

Nov 30, 2025

Irene Susan Vernon, 78, of Livingston, Texas was born July 5, 1947 in New York, New York and passed away November 30, 2025 in Livingston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Shirley Goldberg.

Irene is survived by her husband, Samuel Vernon of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Elizabeth Keyeless and Barry of Phoenix, Arizona;...

Billy Frank James

Billy Frank James

Nov 30, 2025

Services for Billy Frank James, 67, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., at the Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas.

Billy was born December 6, 1957 in Vernon, Texas and passed away November 30, 2025 in Livingston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby James and Helen...

Travis Hampton Harney

Travis Hampton Harney

Nov 30, 2025

Travis Hampton Harney, 70, of Splendora, Texas, was born September 20, 1955 in Edinburg, Texas and passed away November 30, 2025 in Livingston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Clarence Harney and Vivian Juanita (Hardy) Harney; and brother, John Harney.

Travis is survived by his wife, Annette Payne Harney; son, Chad Harney; daughter,...

Joyce Murphy

Joyce Murphy

Nov 30, 2025

Funeral services for Joyce Murphy, 91, of Liberty, Texas will be held Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow at the Camp Ruby Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. just prior to the service.

Joyce was born May 22, 1934 in...

Anna Lavone Alsobrooks

Anna Lavone Alsobrooks

Nov 29, 2025

A memorial service for Anna Lavone Alsobrooks, 63, of Cleveland, Texas will be held Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at the Happy Life Church in Cleveland, Texas with Betty Watson officiating.

Anna was born January 28, 1962 in Liberty, Texas and passed away November 29, 2025 in The Woodlands, Texas.

She is survived...

Ethel May Ener

Ethel May Ener

Nov 27, 2025

Funeral services for Ethel May Ener, age 69, of Shepherd, Texas will be held Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Mr. Gary Burton officiating. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 1:00-2:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Farley Chapel Cemetery in...

Lee Shankles

Lee Shankles

Nov 26, 2025

Funeral services for Leonard Leroy "Lee" Shankles, 40, of Livingston, Texas will be held Monday, December 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow at the Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 10:00-11:00 a.m., at the funeral home.

Lee...

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