Obituaries

Oct 4, 2025

Graveside services for Frances Louise Bradley, 83, of Goodrich, Texas, will be held Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas.

Mrs. Bradley was born June 18, 1942, in Salinas, California and passed away October 4, 2025, in Kingwood, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, John McBroom and...

Oct 3, 2025

Funeral services for Mark Steven Hamilton, 67, of Houston, Texas will be held Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Mike Loftin officiating. Interment will follow at the Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas.

Mr. Hamilton was born October 14, 1957, in Houston, Texas and passed away October...

Oct 2, 2025

Services for Cadon James Vines, 17, of Livingston, Texas will be held Friday, October 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston with Bro. Edgar Grace officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 5:00-8:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Cadon was born October 30, 2007 in Cleveland, Texas and...

Sep 29, 2025

Jonnie Lynn Welch, 81, of Livingston, Texas was born March 15, 1944 in Ruston, Louisiana and passed away September 29, 2025 in Livingston. She was preceded in death by her parents, Calvin L. Furgeson and Bertha Mae Furgeson.

Jonnie is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Welch of Livingston, Texas; daughters, Karen Needham and husband Keith, Kathy Campbell,...

Sep 28, 2025

Billie Lee Sikes, 80, of Goodrich, Texas was born May 20, 1945, in Harper, Kansas and passed away on September 28, 2025, in Goodrich, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bob Lee Sikes Sr. and Della Marie (Meyer) Sikes; brother, Tommy Sikes; and son, Darin Lee Sikes.

Mr. Sikes is survived by his son,...

Sep 27, 2025

Edward Wesley Hammersley, 89, of Woodville, Texas will be laid to rest in the Houston National Cemetery. He was born January 14, 1936, in New York, New York and passed away on September 27, 2025, in Woodville, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph F. Hammersley and Mary Jane (Depp) Hammersley; and wife, Arlene Hammersley.

Sep 26, 2025

Funeral services for Ima Jean "Jeannie" Pinckard, 95, of Houston, Texas will be held Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Danny Slagle officiating. Interment will follow at Peebles Cemetery in Livingston. Visitation will be held on the day of service from 1:00-2:00 p.m., at the funeral home....

Sep 26, 2025

JoAnne Alcorn, 79, of Bryan, Texas passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 26.

JoAnne was born on March 28, 1946 in Commerce, Texas to Ruben Joseph Miller and Frances Juanita Miller. She attended public school in Commerce. After high school graduation she attended East Texas State University in Commerce, graduating...

Sep 26, 2025

Funeral services for Steve Weldon Page, 64, of Coldspring, Texas will be held Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow at Victory Place Beautiful Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 9:00-10:00 a.m., at the funeral home.

Steve...

Sep 26, 2025

Wilbur Lee Bridges, 86, of Shepherd, Texas was born January 10, 1939 in Elkhart, Texas and passed away September 26, 2025 in Shepherd, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester Lee Bridges and Edwina Wright Bridges; and brother, Jack Lewis Bridges.

Wilbur attended Elkhart Texas High School, graduating in 1957, and Sam Houston State...

Sep 24, 2025

Funeral services for Malcolm Bobby Sanders, 37, of Huntsville, Texas will be held Monday, October 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow at the Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston,...

Sep 22, 2025

Jimmy Doyle Southern (81) was born December 8, 1943 in Livingston, Texas and passed away on September 22, 2025 in his home in Lufkin, Texas.

Jimmy lived a full life and loved the outdoors.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, traveling and telling stories of the good ole days.  He always said his best memories were made outdoors...

Sep 21, 2025

Funeral services for Jesse Michael "Monroe" Clarke, 77, of Moscow, Texas will be held Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Lesly Wilkinson officiating. Interment will follow at the Harding Family Cemetery in Moscow, Texas. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.,...

Sep 21, 2025

Matthew Edwin Pixley, 32, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on September 21, 2025. He was born on April 8, 1993, and from the moment of his birth brought laughter, love, and joy to everyone around him.

Matthew is survived by his devoted wife and the love of his life, Timbre Pixley, and their...

Sep 20, 2025

Shannon Joy Budell, age 55, of Onalaska, Texas, passed away on September 20, 2025.

Born in San Antonio, Texas, Shannon lived her life with strength, compassion, and a heart that touched everyone who knew her.

She dedicated many years of service as a Correctional Officer at the TDCJ Ellis Unit in Huntsville, where her courage,...

Sep 17, 2025

Lavern Wayne Luehrs, 86, of Trinity, Texas was born November 20, 1938 and passed away September 17, 2025 in Livingston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph Luehrs and Adelia (Schoff) Luehrs; sister, Veronia Swindell; and brother, Norman Luehrs.

Lavern is survived by his wife, Arlene Luehrs of Trinity, Texas; daughters, Donna Reeves and...

Sep 15, 2025

Funeral services for Teresa Mignon Scott, 60, of Coldspring, Texas will be held Saturday, September 20, 2025,  at 10:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Don Snider officiating. Interment will follow at Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Friday, September 19, 2025, from 5:00-8:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Sep 15, 2025

Carlene Laverne Hoare, 80, of Livingston, Texas was born December 9, 1944 in Marlin, Texas and passed away September 15, 2025 in Livingston. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Dallas Roberts and Georgia Viola (Manes) Roberts.

Carlene is survived by her husband, Myles Hoare of Livingston, Texas; along with numerous friends.

Sep 14, 2025

Funeral services for Joseph "Joe" Welles McDowell, 81, of Onalaska, Texas will be held Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Loftin officiating. Interment will follow at Farley Chapel Cemetery in Shepherd, Texas. There will not be a procession, please meet at the cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Visitation will be...

Sep 13, 2025

Marcie Kennelly Daniels, 54 of Livingston, Texas was born August 13, 1971, in Spring Branch, Texas and passed away September 13, 2025, in Livingston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her Father Freddie Kennelly.

Marcie is survived by her husband Jack Daniels of Livingston, Texas; stepchildren, Amanda and Josh Heeter, Mary and Jonathan Lacy, and Jack...