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Deborah Sylestine

Deborah Sylestine

Jun 15, 2026

Funeral services for Deborah Sylestine, 69, of Livingston, Texas will be held Friday, June 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at the Indian Presbyterian Church in Livingston, Texas with Debra Battise-Kleinman, CRE officiating. Interment will follow at the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. A wake will be held Thursday, June 18, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m., at the church.

Deborah,...

Brenda Kay Wiggins

Brenda Kay Wiggins

Jun 14, 2026

Brenda Kay Wiggins, 67, of Livingston, Texas was born December 19, 1958, in Cleveland, Texas and passed away June 14, 2026, in Livingston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Wilson and Virginia King Wilson.

Brenda is survived by her daughter, Alisha Wilson of New Willard, Texas; son, John Wiggins and Emily of The Woodlands, Texas; daughter, Jodi...

William Melvin Marquis

William Melvin Marquis

Jun 12, 2026

Funeral services for William Melvin Marquis, 74, of Longview, Texas will be held at Cochran Funeral Home Onalaska Chapel at 11 AM on Saturday, June 20, 2026. William was born August 25, 1951, in Houston, Texas to Graham and Gloria Marquis. He graduated Stephen F. Austin High School in 1970 and became a self-employed businessman, operating the Reliable Vending Machine...

Kay Loy Schrimsher

Kay Loy Schrimsher

Jun 9, 2026

Kay Loy Schrimsher passed away on June 9, 2026, in Livingston, Texas, just one month shy of her 85th birthday. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd W. and Iletta M. Schrimsher.

She is survived by her two children; her brother, Rick Schrimsher; his wife, Lisa; and their children, Madison, Jack, and Grace.

Kay Loy enjoyed a long career in...

Terry Carmene Birch

Terry Carmene Birch

Jun 8, 2026

A memorial service for Terry Carmene Birch, 70, of Livingston, Texas will be held Friday, June 19, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Miguel Smith officiating. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 12:00-3:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Terry was born May 17, 1956, in Houston, Texas and passed...

Sherrill Francine Oetgen Canet

Sherrill Francine Oetgen Canet

Jun 7, 2026

Sherrill Francine Oetgen Canet, of Livingston, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the age of 81.

Born in Macomb, Illinois, to Lloyd Homer Oetgen and Doris Mae Jackson Moates on April 15, 1945, Sherrill lived a life marked by love, kindness, and devotion to her family and friends. She...

Robert Eugene Morris Jr.

Robert Eugene Morris Jr.

Jun 5, 2026

Robert Eugene Morris, Jr., affectionately known as Gene, of Etoile, Texas, passed peacefully on June 5, 2026 at his home surrounded by the love of his family, with his son, Robert Eugene Morris III, by his side.

Born on September 15, 1931, in Lufkin, Texas, Gene lived a life defined by hard work, loyalty, service, and an unwavering commitment to those...

Rena Mary Thomas

Rena Mary Thomas

Jun 5, 2026

Graveside services for Rena Mary Thomas, 93, of Livingston, Texas will be held Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Orange, Texas.

Rena was born October 30, 1932 and passed away June 5, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob Thomas; daughter, Cynthia Prewitt; son, John Russo; and brothers, Sterling...

Loyce Nell Kennedy

Loyce Nell Kennedy

Jun 5, 2026

Graveside services for Loyce Nell Kennedy, 82, of Moscow, Texas, will be held Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., at the Holhausen-Darby Cemetery in Moscow, Texas with Kelly Harvard and Ronnie Frankens officiating.

Loyce was born January 6, 1944, in Corrigan, Texas and passed away June 5, 2026, in Moscow, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hardy...

Barney Hamilton Corbin Jr.

Barney Hamilton Corbin Jr.

Jun 4, 2026

Barney Hamilton Corbin Jr., age 86, peacefully passed away at home with his wife and dogs in Livingston, Texas on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

Born on October 6, 1939, to Barney Corbin Sr. and Ann (Lillian) McNicholas in Melbourne, Florida, Barney loved life and adventure. From early on he loved sand, sun and the sea, surfing off the Melbourne coast, diving...

Ruth L. Tullos

Ruth L. Tullos

Jun 1, 2026

A memorial service for Ruth L. Tullos, 97, of Trinity, Texas will be held Friday, June 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church in Trinity, Texas.

Ruth was born August 31, 1928, in Wharton County, Texas and passed away June 1, 2026, in Trinity, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Samuel...

Mark Robert Stewart

Mark Robert Stewart

May 31, 2026

Graveside services for Mark Robert Stewart, 61, of Shepherd, Texas, will be held Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the Farley Chapel Cemetery in Shepherd, Texas with Bro. Chester Holloway officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 9:30 – 10:00 a.m., at the Farley Chapel Cemetery in Shepherd, Texas.

Mark was born August 3, 1964, in...

Judy Louise Mire

Judy Louise Mire

May 29, 2026

Judy Louise Mire, age 54, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026. She was born on September 28, 1971, and throughout her life was a source of love, strength, guidance, and unwavering support to all who knew her.

Judy possessed a beautiful heart and touched countless lives with her kindness, compassion, generosity, and unconditional love. She had a remarkable ability to...

Terri McClain Miller

Terri McClain Miller

May 28, 2026

Terri McClain Miller, 65, of Livingston, Texas was born March 22, 1961, in Livingston, Texas and passed away May 28, 2026, in Livingston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald Wayne McClain and Mary Lou Carter McClain.

Terri is survived by her husband, Art Miller; sister Kathy McClain; brother, John McClain and wife, Katharine “Sas”; nieces, Candis Nunez...

Billy Wayne Burnett Sr.

Billy Wayne Burnett Sr.

May 27, 2026

Graveside services for Billy Wayne Burnett Sr., 67, of Livingston, Texas will be held Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at the Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Frank Aragon and Bro. Larry Thompson officiating. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 1:00-2:00 p.m., at the cemetery.

Billy was born July 19, 1958, in Livingston, Texas...

Johnnie Molina

Johnnie Molina

May 27, 2026



Funeral services for Johnnie Molina, 92, of Livingston, Texas will be held Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Lesly Wilkinson officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 1:00-2:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Johnnie was...

Dena Michelle Atkinson

Dena Michelle Atkinson

May 25, 2026

Funeral services for Dena Michelle Atkinson, 45, of Coldspring, Texas will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the San Jacinto County Fair and Rodeo Grounds in Coldspring, Texas with Bro. Terry Jones officiating. Interment will follow at the Oak Wood Cemetery in Coldspring, Texas. Visitation will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10:00 – 11:00...

Ellis James Williamson

Ellis James Williamson

May 25, 2026

Ellis James “Willie” Williamson, age 103, passed away peacefully on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026 — a fitting final salute to a true American hero and member of the Greatest Generation.

Born on April 16, 1923, in Gallatin, Texas, Ellis lived a life defined by courage, resilience, service, hard work, and love for family and friends. He graduated from Gallatin High...

Barbara Ann Williams

Barbara Ann Williams

May 24, 2026

Barbara Ann Williams was born to William Ben and Frances Lucille (Peacock) Sanford on December 28, 1945, in Navasota, Texas. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 24, 2026, in Onalaska, Texas, at the age of 80.She is survived by her loving husband Steven Allen Williams; son, Dwayne Sides & wife Kristy; daughter, Danna Green; sister,...

Sarah Estelle Stowe

Sarah Estelle Stowe

May 23, 2026

Funeral services for Sarah Estelle Stowe, 69, Porter, Texas will be held Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Pastor Don Goodwin officiating. Interment will follow at the Brookside Cemetery in Houston, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 10:00-11:00 a.m., at the funeral home.

Sarah was...

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