Joy Leatherman
Funeral services for Gwendolyn Joy Leatherman age 90 of Frisco, Texas will be held Sunday November 14, 2010 at 2:00 PM Graveside at Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, Texas with Jerry Leatherman officiating.
She was born in Tyler, Texas the son of John & Geneva King Brown and passed away November 11, 2010 in Frisco, Texas.
She is survived by Jeff & Cheryl Leatherman, son and daughter in law, Ken & Barbara Leatherman, son and daughter in law, Tim & Rosemary Leatherman, son and daughter in law, Jerry & Sandra Leatherman, son and daughter in law, Judy Hutcheson, daughter, Annie Barger, sister and 15 grandchildren.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Brittnay Leigh Tidwell
September 12, 1991 - November 7, 2010
Brittnay Leigh Tidwell, born September 12, 1991 in Houston, Texas to Michael Kevin Tidwell and Lisa Janel Key Tidwell was called home to her Heavenly Father on November 7, 2010. Brittnay was preceded in death by her father, Michael, her grandfathers, Robert Key and Harry Porter. She is survived by her parents, Greg and Lisa Michael, sister, Tiffany Michael, brothers, Brady and Gregory Michael, sister-in-law, Heather Loomis and niece, Makaelah Grace Michael all of Porter, Texas. Her grandmothers, Lynne Key of Livingston and June Porter of Deer Park, Texas, other grandparents, Jane and Nathan (Butch) Crawford of Denham Springs, Louisiana and Ron and Charlotte Michael of Conroe, Texas. Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, cousins and a host of friends. She graduated from New Caney High School in May of 2010, was a student at Lone Star College of— Kingwood, loved the theater, was an excellent actor in many productions, and worked at the Texas Renaissance Festival each fall.
Visitation will be Thursday, November 11, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. and services Friday, November 12, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at Green Lawn Funeral Home on Loop 494 in New Caney, Texas.
Pace Funeral Home has provided a memorial tribute and a on line guest book for family and friends. Please go to pacefuneral.com
Kimberly A. Lewis
November 19, 1970 - November 2, 2010
Funeral services for Kimberly Ann Pate Lewis age 39 of Livingston, Texas will be held Saturday November 6, 2010 at 10:00 AM in the chapel of Cochran Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Shine officiating and interment to follow in the Farley Chapel Cemetery in Shepherd, Texas. Pallbearers will be Chad Hammett, Ben Cockrell, Kevin Lloyd, Chance Cockrell, Mike Colvin and Kim Holmes. Honorary Pallbearers will be Marty Williams, Chris Pate, Jay Todd Hughes and Allan Hughes.
She was born November 19, 1970 in Channelview, Texas the daughter of Donnie Pate and Elaine Smith and passed away Tuesday November 2, 2010. She is preceded in death by her brother Kevin Ray Pate.
Kim was marriage to her sweetheart Michael, raising two teenagers and working for the family business. Some of her favorite quotes were “ Don’t be afraid of perfection, you’ll never reach it” Striving for excellence motivates you; striving for perfection is demoralizing.”-Harriet Braiker. She loved scrap booking, traveling and Facebooking.
She is survived by her husband Michael Lewis, daughter Olivia and son, Ethan, Donnie and Jane Pate, father and step mother, Elaine Smith, mother, Chris Pate, brother, Beth Pate, sister, Wayne and Elaine Lewis, mother in law and father in law, Guy Wayne Lewis, brother in law, grandparents, Mert and Raymond Handley, numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Donald Gene Evans
Funeral Services will be held Saturday July 2nd for Donald Gene Evans at 11:00 a.m. at Pace Funeral Home in Livingston. Mr. Evans is preceded in death by his parents Harold Evans, Mary Sorhowski, and his brother Harold Evans Jr. Don is survived by his children Tracy Heidpman, Dawn Evans, Ryan and Taylor Evans, Deanna Evans, Misty Evans, Laura Wilson, Six Grandchildren, Best Friend Arline Marlow, Brothers Bob Evans, Jan Evans, and Dean Evans. He will be truly missed as a great father and man.
Mildred Sue Harris
Mildred Sue Harris, age 67, was born on March 6, 1944 in Beckville, Texas to Hubert Vest Shipley and Mildred Williams Shipley passed away on June 14, 2011 in Trinity, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Hubert Vest Shipley and Mildred Williams Shipley, daughters, Lisa Muller and Regina Harris, sister, Leona Bailey, sister-in-law, Lena Shipley, niece, Louise Smith.
Mildred is survived by Sonny Harris, husband, of Trinity, Texas, Terri and Buddy Bonk, Daughter and Son In-Law, of Livingston, Texas, Bonnie Muller, Daughter, of Conroe, Texas, Buford Shipley, brother, of Kilgore, Texas, Ruth Ann and Ray Freeman, sister and brother-in-law, of Latexo, Texas, Robert Shipley, brother, of Henderson, Texas, grandchildren, Emily Bonk and Bonnie Bonk. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive. Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Allen E. Gott
Allen E. Gott born March 11, 1945 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Dale Gott and Marion Scoville, went to be with his Lord June 23, 2011 in Houston, Texas at the age of 66. Allen retired after 14 years of service with Transocean. A faithful member at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. His loving family includes his wife Juanita L. Gott of Livingston, TX; mother, Marion Bell Gott of Valparaiso, IN; brother; Dale W. Gott, Jr. & wife Sharon of Plymouth, IN; sons; David Gott & wife Susie of Harleton, TX; Kelly A. Gott of Spring, TX, Jason M. Gott of Spring, TX, daughter in law Susie Gott; granddaughters; Bailey Gott, Brinley Gott; grandson; Caydon Gott; nephews; Jeff Gott, Tom Gott; nieces, Kim Cook and Kathereen Macias; numerous other relatives and a host friends. Mr. Gott is preceded in death by his father Dale W. Gott, Sr. Visitation will be held from 5-8 pm Monday, June 27, 2011 with a Rosary at 6:30pm. A Celebration of Allen’s Life will be held Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 2:00 pm at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father Clifton Labbe S.V.D. officiating. Interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, TX. Pallbearers will be; David Gott of Harleton, TX, Kelly Gott of Spring, TX, Jason Gott of Spring, TX, Jeff Gott of Northbrook, IL, Tom Gott of Valparasio, IN, and Gary Hughes of Livingston, TX.
Lillian Lavern Knowlton
Funeral Services for Lillian Lavern Knowlton, 84 will be held Thursday June 23, 2011 at the Cochran Funeral Home at 2:00 PM with Bro. Ike Cochran and Bro. Mark Spencer officiating. Interment to follow in the Peebles cemetery . Pallbearers are Kenneth, Wilson, Bradley Wilson, Morgan Burton, Larry Allen Knowlton, Jonathan Knowlton, Michael Williamson, Timothy Knowlton, Jr.
She was born April 27, 1927 in Shepherd, Texas to Edgar A. Shrader and Hervey Lee Kimball Shrader and passed away on June 19, 2011 in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Lillian is survived by Helen Janet Baker, daughter, of Humble, Texas, Irene and Howard Burton, daughter and son-in-law, of Splendora, Texas, Paula Louise and Freddie Wilson, daughter and son-in-law, of Cursing, Texas, Timothy Ray Knowlton, son, of Del Rio, Texas, Lawrence Knowlton, son, of Chapla Jalisco, Mexico, sisters, Doris Flaherty, Elmer Lee Lehmann, Carolyn Dulaney, Mary Hale, Pauline Hammonds, Eunice Smith, brother, Forest Edgar Shrader, grandchildren, Michael Williamson, Morgan Burton, Wendy Burton, Timothy Knowlton, Jr., Larry Allen Knowlton, Jonathan Knowlton, Sabrina Brooks, Kenneth Wilson, Bradley Wilson, Kellie Reeves. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Bernice Beeson
Bernice Beeson born June 23, 1927 in Cleveland, Texas to Melvin Whitmire and Bula Lee Buckalew, passed away June 20, 2011 in Onalaska, Texas at the age of 83. She is survived by her sons; JD Beeson and wife Coly of Freer; Harold Beeson and wife Sharon of Cleveland; daughters; Bertha Beeson, Catherine Beeson, Mary Brewer and husband Charles all of Onalaska; brothers; Ray Whitmire, D.D. Whitmire, Arthur Whitmire, Lewis Whitmire and Marion Whitmire; sisters Melvie Whitmire, Pearl Poter, Hazel Whitmire, Odessa Casewell and Faybell Whitmire all of Cleveland; ten grandchildren; numerous great and great-great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Ms. Beeson is preceded in death by her parents; sons; Robert Beeson and Harvey Beeson; sister; Lillian Tilton; brother; Buddy Whitmire and granddaughter Catherine Brewer. Visitation was held Wednesday, June 22, 2011 from 5-9pm at Pace Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 2:00 pm at the Pace Funeral Home Chapel.
Felder Lafayette Duboise, Sr
Funeral Services for Felder Lafayette Duboise, Sr., 72 of Livingston, Texas will be held Wednesday June 22, 2011 at the Cochran Funeral Home at 3:30 PM with Rev. Tim Thompson officiating and Angela Cox to assist. Interment to follow in the Jones Prairie cemetery . Pallbearers are Christopher Hooper, Shaun Dubois, Joshua Hooper, Steven Dubois, John Tyler Wilson, Brian Hickman, Kaden Wilson, James Stricklin. Honorary Pallbearers are Mason Brother Trinity 14, Corrigan 1103, OES 1139 and 631, Special Friends at SHECO, Billy Bergman, Doug Bergman.
He was born October 29, 1938 in Lena, Louisiana to Ralph Lafayette Dubois and Delsie Guin Dubois and passed away on June 20, 2011 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Lafayette Dubois and Delsie Guin Dubois, brothers, Melton Dubois, Ralph Wayne Dubois.
Felder is survived by Margaret Dubois, wife, of Leggett, Texas, Mary Helene and Rick Hooper, daughter and son-in-law, of Leggett, Texas, Margaret Jeanene and Kevin Wilson, daughter and son-in-law, of Leggett, Texas, Felder Lafayette Dubois, Jr. and Stephanie Dubois, son and daughter-in-law, of Livingston, Texas, grandchildren, Christopher Hooper, Shaun Dubois, Joshua Hooper, Steven Dubois, John Tyler Wilson, Samantha Wilson, Kaden Wilson, great grandchildren, Christian, Nathan, and Gabrielle Hooper, brothers, Melvin Dubois of Groves, Texas, Brent Dubois of Georgia, Richard Dubois of Chopin, Louisiana, Bruce Dubois of Boyce, Louisiana, Alton Dubois of Boyce, Missouri, Michael Dubois of Lena, Louisiana, sisters, Berth Crosby of Lena, Louisiana, Betty Knight of Melvern, Pennsylvania. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
John Anthony Grigg
Funeral Services for John Anthony Grigg, 36 of Livingston, Texas will be held Wednesday June 22, 2011 at the First United Pentecostal Church at 11:00 AM with Rev. Gerald Morris officiating. Rev. Dennis Maddox will assist and Rev. Terry Sealy will officiate at the interment to follow in the Nesbitt cemetery . Pallbearers are Keleb Grigg, Nathan Irvine, Mark Crow, Gregg Crow, Frank Naquine, Jamie Naquine, Tony Maddox. Honorary Pallbearers are Darrin Crow, Jonathan Maddox, Davig Grigg, Billy Blackburn, Jeffery Blackburn, Scott Fye.
He was born May 19, 1975 in Cleveland, Texas to Michael Patrick Grigg and Edith Marie Maddox Grigg and passed away on June 19, 2011 in Livingston, Texas.
John is survived by Edith Marie Grigg, mother, Michael Patrick Grigg, father, DeAnna Grigg Irvine, sister, Joey Grigg, brother, Elbert and Edith Maddox, grandparents, nephews, Keleb Grigg, Nathan Irvine, niece, Bethany Irvine. Many aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Evelyn Elaine Crawford
Funeral Services for Evelyn Elaine Crawford, 64 of Livingston, Texas will be held Wednesday June 22, 2011 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 PM with Bro. Rex Hendrix officiating. Interment will follow in the Forest Hill cemetery . Pallbearers are Ricky Taylor, Kent Hooper, Jake Taylor, Chase Hooper, David Watson, Wesley Matlock. Honorary Pallbearers are Joe Keefer, Dustin Crawford, Keith Tucker, Grant Hooper.
She was born June 25, 1946 in Woodville, Texas to Louie McWilliams and Dovie Lee Overstreet McWilliams and passed away on June 19, 2011 in Lufkin, Texas.
Evelyn is survived by Bobby Crawford, Sr., husband, of Livingston, Texas, Dana and Ricky Taylor, daughter and son-in-law, of Livingston, Texas, Bobby Crawford, Jr., son, of Livingston, Texas, John and Angela Crawford, son and daughter-in-law, of Livingston, Texas, Linda and Kent Hooper, daughter and son-in-law, of Allen, Texas, Bobby and Wilma Placker, brother and sister-in-law, of Austin, Texas, Linda and Preston Hook, sister and brother-in-law, of Diboll, Texas, Laura and Boyce Garner, sister and brother-in-law, of Westminister, South Carolina, Doris and Mark Hougue, sister and brother-in-law, of Diboll, Texas, Linda Lou and Terry Jenkins, sister-in-law and husband, of Livingston, Texas, Malinda Sweeten, special niece, of Livingston, Texas, Jane King, special friend, of Cleveland, Texas, 8 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and one on the way. Numerous other relatives and Friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
James Franklin Griswold
Memorial Services for James Franklin Griswold, 50 of Conroe, Texas will be held Saturday June 25, 2011 at the home of his brother at 11:00 AM.
He was born November 14, 1960 in Selma, Alabama and passed away on June 17, 2011 in The Woodlands, Texas.
James is survived by Mary Griswold, mother of Conroe, Texas, Casey Griswold Jones, Daughter of Madisonville, Texas, Marissa Griswold, Daughter of Livingston, Texas, Ernest “Ernie“ D. Griswold, Jr., brother of Pearland, Texas, Dale E. Griswold, brother of Livingston, Texas, Karen E. Griswold, sister of Porter, Texas, Kathy M. Whatley, sister of Conroe, Texas. Numerous other relatives and Friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Charlotte Lee Fehl
Memorial services for Charlotte Lee Fehl, 70, of Livingston, Texas, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 25, 2011 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel.
She was born April 3, 1941 in East St. Louis, Missouri to Charles B. Fehl and Rae Elizabeth Harper Fehl and passed away on June 10, 2011 in Lufkin, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles B. Fehl and Rae Elizabeth Harper Fehl.
Charlotte is survived by Bernice “Pookie” Daughtry, Partner of 33 years of Livingston, Texas, Tony Fehl and wife Sue, Brother and Sister in-law of Pasadena, Texas, Bobby Fehl and wife Betty, Uncle and wife of Fairview Heights, Illinois, Bessie Brown, Aunt of Bellville, Illinois, Toni Michelle Fehl, Niece of Baytown, Texas, Michael and Lisa, Nephew and wife of Huntsville, Texas, Charles Fehl and wife Donna, Nephew and wife of Pasadena, Texas, Randy Dodson and wife Missy, Nephew and wife of La Porte, Texas, 2 Great Nieces, 5 Great Nephews and 4 Cousins. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to The American Cancer Society.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Nola Colquitt Scott
Funeral Services for Nola Scott, 96, of Lufkin, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 25, 2011 in the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Corrigan, Texas with Rev. Herman Scott officiating. Interment to follow at Lily Island Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, June 24, 2011 in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Ma`dea, Grand Mama, Aunt Nola, Cousin Nola, Mrs. Scott, Sis. Scott was born November 14, 1914 in Peach Tree Village, Texas to Henry Colquitt and Ellen Martin Colquitt.
Mrs. Nola Scott resided in Camden, Texas for many years then moved to Corrigan, Texas in 1969 until her health began to fail in 2005 at which time she resided in Lufkin, Texas until the Lord called her home.
Ma`dea, Grand Mama, Aunt Nola received her education in Camden Texas. She worked as a maid (known in today’s society as a domestic engineer) for white families in both Camden and Corrigan and performed various other jobs such as a presser at the Corrigan Cleaners, a cook at Corrigan-Camden High School and she also worked at W.T. Carter & Bros. Saw Mill in Camden, the --- and Georgia Pacific Plywood plant in Corrigan to help provide for her family.
Mrs. Nola Scott gave her life to Christ at a very early age and was a member of the Palestine Baptist Church, Lily Island Baptist Church then the New Olive Baptist Church of Camden, Texas merged with the Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Snow Hill, Texas and became Mt. Olive Baptist Church where Sis. Scott continued to be an active member until her health began to fail. She was devoted to Mission work, she housed guest for the visiting association members, she sold good dinners for the church building funds and pastor’s anniversaries, and she was always helping those in need.
Mrs. Scott believed in supporting her pastors and her church. Her motto was Ecclesiastes 11:1-`Cast you bread upon the waters for you shall find it after many days.
Sis. Scott was a devoted Eastern Star and she served as Mission President at the New Olive Baptist in Camden, Texas for many, many years.
Sis. Scott was also known to be a very sharp dresser. She could accessorize any outfit, hats, shoes, purses with matching jewelry for any occasion and wearing the finest perfumes. Many years ago in Camden before integration, several young ladies would borrow her gloves and jewelry to wear to their senior proms and dances, they were always sworn to a verbal commitment to return them the next day in the same condition they left in. She led by example and she expected us to follow. When she worked at the Saw Mill, she starched and ironed her coveralls and put on perfume. She used to say ‘always make a clean start.
Mother’s Day 1998, Sis Nola Scott received `Mother of the Year` here at Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
Mrs. Nola Scott marriage Mr. Theodore Scott, December 6, 1944, who preceded her in Death December 5, 1971.
Mrs. Nola Scott was one of the last of 23 children. All of her siblings preceded her in death.
Ma`dea, Grand Mama, Aunt Nola, Cousin Nola, truly loved all of her children and family and would go to any measure to defend, support and rescue them at any cost, we mean ANY COST.
Ma`dea, Grand Mama, leaves to cherish her life and legacy 2 sons: Henry Louis Scott (Clara) of Los Angeles, California, Reverend Herman E. Scott (Nelda) of Lufkin, Texas, 2 daughters, Billie Jean Scott- Fears of Los Angeles, California and Nola Beth Scott- Jackson (David) of Fort Worth, Texas. 13 Grandchildren: Reverend James D. Fears Jr.( pastor of the Spirit of Love Baptist Church in Los Angelos, California), Reverend Gilbert W. Fears, Herman M. Scott, Herman E. Scott II, LaShanna Scott-Gilmore, LaVhanna Scott, Lateesha D. Scott, Reverend Montavion D. Scott, Vincent A. Keys, Jr., Victor Theodore Keys, Venus C. Jackson, Jezreel Branch, and preceding in death Reverend Broderick J. Fears and 25 great-grandchildren, 24 great-great grand-children. Special family friends, Clifford & Arnita Cartwright of Fort Worth, Texas, and Luberta Fields of Lufkin and many, many nieces, nephews, cousins & friends.
Pallbearers: Karia Adams III, Jezreel ZE. Branch, Gilbert W. Fears II, Victor Theodore Keys, Vincent A. Keys Jr., Marquis Lockett, Herman E. Scott II, Herman M. Scott, Rev. Montavion D. Scott.
Honorary Pallberaers: Deacons of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Deacons of Sprit of Love Baptist Church.
