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Robert Michael Velasco

Robert Michael Velasco

May 14, 2021

A celebration of life for Robert Michael Velasco, 70, of Goodrich, Texas, will be held Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Church on the Lake in Livingston, Texas with Pastor Mike Hooper officiating.  Military Honors will be provided by the VFW Post 8568 Honor Guard.

Robert Michael Velasco was born November 5, 1950 in...

Norma Jean Ramsey

Norma Jean Ramsey

May 13, 2021

Funeral services for Norma Jean Ramsey, 79, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Mitchel Murphy officiating. Interment will follow in the Camp Ruby Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Friday, May 21, 2021, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., in the...

Tommy "Pete" Nelson

Tommy "Pete" Nelson

May 12, 2021

Graveside services for Tommy "Pete" Nelson, 94, of Goodrich, Texas, will be held Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Tom Owen officiating. Military honors will be provided by VFW Post #8568. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until the procession leaves at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 16,...

Benjamin Land Bays

Benjamin Land Bays

May 10, 2021

Mr. Benjamin Land Bays, 63, of Onalaska, Texas was born March 26, 1958 in Cleveland, Mississippi to parents, Lewis William Bays Sr. and Ruby Evelyn (Land) Bays, and passed away May 10, 2021 in The Woodlands, Texas. During his life, Ben worked in the oilfield for 40 years in the Houston and Gulf Coast areas. He received numerous top...

Jerry Lambert Hitchings Sr.

Jerry Lambert Hitchings Sr.

May 10, 2021

Mr. Jerry Lambert Hitchings Sr., 79, of Rye, Texas was born September 20, 1941 in Murdo, South Dakota to parents, Perry Hitchings and Esther (Shouldis) Hitchings, and passed away May 10, 2021 in Livingston, Texas. During his life, Mr. Hitchings proudly served his country in the United States Army in Korea. He was a life-time member of the Amvets...

Myrlin J. Breeland

Myrlin J. Breeland

May 9, 2021

Memorial services for Myrlin J. Breeland, 78, of Rye, Texas, will be held Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Tom Owens officiating.

Mrs. Breeland was born September 7, 1942 in Anton, Texas to parents, Jessie Densmore Hardin and Mary Lou (Capps) Hardin, and passed away...

Teresa Denise Clamon

Teresa Denise Clamon

May 7, 2021

** Interment for Ms. Teresa Clamon will be held today, Friday, May 14, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Feagin Cemetery. Interment was delayed previously due to weather. **

Funeral services for Teresa Denise Clamon, 56, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel...

Noble Lee Terry

Noble Lee Terry

May 5, 2021

Graveside services for Noble Lee Terry, 89, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Morgan Cemetery in Splendora, Texas with Bro. Richard Gray officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas. Military honors will be...

Edward Ward Jones

Edward Ward Jones

May 5, 2021

Graveside services for Edward Ward Jones, 92, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Jones Prairie Cemetery in Leggett, Texas with Rev. Kevan Wood officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the service begins at 10:00 p.m. in the cemetery.

Edward Ward Jones was born January 21,...

Jerry Maxey

Jerry Maxey

May 4, 2021

Funeral services for Jerry Maxey, 85, of Corrigan, Texas, will be held Friday, May 7, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the First Baptist Church in Corrigan, Texas with Bro. Lonnie Crawford officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan, Texas.  Visitation will be held Friday, May 7, 2021 from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. in the First...

Ruth Elizabeth Porter

Ruth Elizabeth Porter

May 3, 2021

Ruth "Betty" Elizabeth Porter, 81, of Onalaska Texas, died May 3rd with her beloved granddaughter, Ashley Porter Maichetti by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Richard Lennon Porter and one son, Richard Lennon Porter Jr. A memorial service is planned for her at her home church, Livingston First Church Nazarene at 2...

Hazel Marie Reeves

Hazel Marie Reeves

May 1, 2021

A funeral mass for Hazel Marie Champagne Reeves, 91, of Livingston, Texas will be held on September 18, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Livingston, Texas with Father Tarsisius Puling, SVD officiating.

Hazel Marie Champagne Reeves was born on October 27, 1929, in Port Neches, Texas.  She went to the Lord on May...

K.Z. Smith

K.Z. Smith

May 1, 2021

A Celebration of Life for K.Z. Smith, 25, of Waterwood, Texas, will be Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. in the Center Hill Baptist Church in Oakhurst, Texas with Rev. Tim Byrd officiating. Interment will follow in the Center Hill Cemetery just next to the church under two cedar trees. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until...

Anni Rhoden

Anni Rhoden

Apr 30, 2021

Funeral services for Anni Rhoden, 94, of Groves, Texas, will be Saturday, May 8,  2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Steve Waldrep officiating.  Interment will follow in the Camp Ruby Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the service begins at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home.

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Joseph Samuel "Sambo" Martin, Jr.

Joseph Samuel "Sambo" Martin, Jr.

Apr 30, 2021

Funeral services for Joseph Samuel "Sambo" Martin, Jr., 87, of Moscow, Texas, will be Monday, May 3,  2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Robert Jones officiating.  Interment will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery in the Barnum Community, Texas.  Visitation will be Sunday, May 2, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. -...

James Lee Ener

James Lee Ener

Apr 29, 2021

Memorial services for James Lee Ener, 57, of Shepherd, Texas, will be Friday, May 7, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Military honors will be provided by VFW Post #8568.

Mr. Ener was born September 22, 1963 in Liberty, Texas to parents, John D. Ener and Dottie Lou (Carlton) Ener...

Edith Maureen Walters

Edith Maureen Walters

Apr 25, 2021

Memorial services for Edith Maureen Walters, 85, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Friday, April 30, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Kevan Wood officiating.

Ms. Walters was born December 16, 1935 in Onalaska, Texas to parents, Charlie Cook and Flossie (Sheffield) Cook, and passed away April 25,...

Mary Joyce Thorn

Mary Joyce Thorn

Apr 25, 2021

Memorial services for Mary Joyce Thorn, 67, of Onalaska, Texas, will be held Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until the service begins at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home.

Mary was born December 9, 1953 in Pasadena, Texas to...

Jonel Pierce Beard

Jonel Pierce Beard

Apr 25, 2021

Graveside services for Jonel Pierce Beard, 75, of Houston, Texas, will be held Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Jones Prairie Cemetery in Leggett, Texas with Frank H. Golden, Jr. officiating.

Jonel Pierce Beard, was born February 19, 1946 in Houston, Texas to parents Vernon Leo Pierce, Sr. and Betty Jo Massey Pierce, and...

Sandra Estelle Roberds Coleman

Sandra Estelle Roberds Coleman

Apr 23, 2021

Graveside services for Sandra Estelle Roberds Coleman, 70, of Pasadena, Texas, will be held Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Menard Chapel Cemetery in Livingston, Texas with Pastor Tracy Henderson officiating.

Mrs. Coleman was born October 7, 1950 in Galena Park, Texas to parents, Luther Roberds and Ima (Blackmon) Roberds, and passed away April...

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