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LaJoyce Locke Watts

LaJoyce Locke Watts

Aug 1, 2026

In Loving Memory of LaJoyce Locke Watts

LaJoyce Locke Watts, lovingly known as "Mimi," passed on August 1st, 2026 peacefully into the presence of her Lord, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering faith, unconditional love, and steadfast devotion to her family. LaJoyce was born on October 25, 1942, in Camden, Texas, to Cleo and Jesse Locke. As the youngest of ten...

Mary Lou Andreas

Mary Lou Andreas

Jul 30, 2026

Mary Lou Andreas, 88, of Livingston, Texas, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on July 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.

Born on December 13, 1937, in Gilbert, Louisiana, to James Andrew and Mattie Leona Tarver, she was one of nine children. At just 18 years old, she married the love of...

Harry Beamon Smith

Harry Beamon Smith

Jul 29, 2026

Harry Beamon Smith, 80, was born on July 3, 1946, in Livingston and passed away peacefully at home on July 29, 2026.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Wesley Smith, and his mother, Alvah Nell Cook.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Martha Ruth Smith, of Livingston; his daughter, Angie Christine Beaudreau, of Houston; his son,...

Laura Lee Garner

Laura Lee Garner

Jul 27, 2026

Graveside services for Laura Lee Garner, 65, of Diboll, Texas, will be held Friday, July 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the Big Sandy Cemetery in Dallardsville, Texas with Matthew Tatum officiating.

Laura was born September 8, 1960, in Livingston, Texas and passed away July 27, 2026, in Moscow, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louie McWilliams and...

Barbara Waltmon

Barbara Waltmon

Jul 26, 2026

Graveside services for Barbara Waltmon, 83, of Livingston, Texas will be held Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the Forest Hill Cemetery in Livingston, Texas.

Barbara was born September 22, 1942, in Alexandria, Louisiana and passed away July 26, 2026, in Livingston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Joseph Mayeaux and Ethel A. (Charrier) Mayeaux;...

Billy Joe Luhring

Billy Joe Luhring

Jul 26, 2026

Billy Joe Luhring, 45, of Onalaska, Texas was born November 26, 1980, in Pasadena, Texas and passed away July 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his mother, Donna Sue Darnell; and brother, Johnathan Darnell.

Billy is survived by his wife, Patsy Luhring of Onalaska, Texas; daughter, Harley Husband and husband Tyler of Coldspring, Texas; son, Jason...

Rance David Defeyter II

Rance David Defeyter II

Jul 25, 2026

Rance David Defeyter was born on October 24, 1990 in Cheboygan, Michigan and went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2026 in The Woodlands, TX after a sudden illness. Rance is survived by his parents Rance and Janet (Mercer) Defeyter, Grandmother Barbara Mercer, Aunts and Uncles Cliff and Debbi (Mercer) Roberts, Rhonda Rose, Ron Defeyter, Jerry and Sheila...

Catherine Dorothy Allison

Catherine Dorothy Allison

Jul 24, 2026

Catherine Dorothy Allison, 78, of Houston, Texas was born September 18, 1947, in Calexico, California and passed away July 24, 2026, in Livingston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Wilson and Dorothy Fine.

Catherine is survived by her son, Scott Allison and Ligia of Huntsville, Texas; daughter, Diane Beck and Jason of Livingston, Texas; daughter Donna Goulet...

Nathan Flynn Hendrix

Nathan Flynn Hendrix

Jul 24, 2026

Nathan Flynn Hendrix, age 81, of Big Sandy, TX, passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2026. A memorial service will be held at Big Sandy Community Church on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Viewing begins at 9:00 a.m. with funeral service at 10:00 a.m., followed by graveside services at Big Sandy Cemetery.

Flynn loved the outdoors and was an avid...

Irvin Frank Sabrsula Jr.

Irvin Frank Sabrsula Jr.

Jul 24, 2026

Irvin Frank Sabrsula, Jr. was called home to be with the Lord on July 24, 2026. He passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family after waging a heroic nearly 3-year fight with pancreatic cancer. 

Irvin was born on September 18, 1949, to Irvin Sr. and Billy Sabrsula in Newgulf, Texas. He graduated as a proud "Sandcrab" from Calhoun High School in...

Sherman James Williams

Sherman James Williams

Jul 23, 2026

Funeral services for Sherman James Williams, 84, of Livingston, Texas will be held Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., at the Indian Village Assembly of God Church in Livingston, Texas with Bro Keith Tucker officiating. Interment with follow at the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Saturday, July 25, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m.,...

Timothy Jay Alston

Timothy Jay Alston

Jul 22, 2026

Timothy Jay Alston, 61, of Shepherd, Texas was born September 2, 1964, in Big Spring, Texas and passed away July 22, 2026, in Shepherd, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Lee Alston; and wife, Barbara Alston.

Timothy is survived by his mother, Linda Alston of Shepherd, Texas; brother, Russell Alston and wife Karen of Shepherd, Texas; and...

Tamarha "Tammy" Lynn Swihart

Tamarha "Tammy" Lynn Swihart

Jul 22, 2026

Tamarha “Tammy” Lynn Swihart, born on October 3, 1967, in the charming city of Corpus Christi, Texas, graced this world with her luminous presence until July 22, 2026. Her peaceful passing, surrounded by her beloved sister Samantha, niece Bailey, and a team of caring nurses, marks the end of a life lived with love, joy, and generosity.

Tammy was the cherished...

Charles Nelson Phillips

Charles Nelson Phillips

Jul 22, 2026

Charles Nelson Phillips, 76, of Onalaska, Texas was born November 26, 1949, in Liberty County, Texas and passed away July 22, 2026, in Conroe, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arlis Phillips and Joyce (Clark) Phillips; and sister, Belinda Gilmore and husband B.J.

Charles, who graduated from Galena Park High School in 1969 and was a United States...

Charles and Deborah Murray

Charles and Deborah Murray

Jul 19, 2026

Charles Thomas Murray, 80, born July 26, 1945, in San Augustine, Texas and Deborah Kathryn (Mosier) Murray, 67, born January 25, 1959, in Lynwood, California passed away July 19, 2026, in Taylor County, Texas.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Elbert Murray and Ruby (Parker) Murray; and sister and brother-in-law, Nancy Eloise and Louie Harvey.

Deborah was preceded in...

Nan Hollingshead

Nan Hollingshead

Jul 19, 2026

Leatha Nan Hollingshead, affectionately known as Nan, was born May 8, 1936 in Dallas, Texas and passed away in Texas City, Texas on July 19, 2026. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Pauline Bell, her father, Jimmie Lee Jenkins, and stepfather Frank Lee Bell, her husband, Barney Gene Hollingshead, her sons, Vann Keith Cherry of Spring Texas,...

Bobby Wayne Bullock

Bobby Wayne Bullock

Jul 18, 2026



Memorial services for Bobby Wayne Bullock, 71, of Shepherd, Texas, will be held Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas.

Bobby was born August 16, 1954, in Cleveland, Texas and passed away on July 18, 2026, in Livingston, Texas. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He is...

Billie Joe Bulak

Billie Joe Bulak

Jul 16, 2026

Memorial services for Billie Joe Bulak, 73, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the Trinity Pines Baptist Church in Trinity, Texas.

Billie Bulak, born on May 19, 1953, in Bastrop, Texas, passed away peacefully at home, in Livingston, Texas, on July 16, 2026, with his beloved wife, Charlotte, by his side.

Billie spent many...

Ronnie Lynn Keel

Ronnie Lynn Keel

Jul 16, 2026

Ronnie Lynn Keel, 73, of Cleveland, Texas was born July 31, 1952, in DeRidder, Louisiana and passed away on July 16, 2026, in Cleveland, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Dorothy Keel; and brother, Billy Keel.

He is survived by his wife, Shannon Keel of Cleveland, Texas; son, Drew Keel of Hardin, Texas; daughter, Morgan Tanner...

Howard LaRoe Battise

Howard LaRoe Battise

Jul 15, 2026

Funeral services for Howard LaRoe Battise, 69, of Lufkin, Texas will be held Friday, July 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment will follow at the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m., just prior to the service, at the Cochran Funeral Home.

Howard was born...

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