Letha White
Funeral Services for Letha White, age 92, of Livingston, Texas will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 1, 2011 in the First Baptist Church of Livingston with Bro. Harold Isaacs officiating. Interment in Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation is Friday, September 30, 2011 from 5 PM - 9 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas. Pallbearers are Corky Cochran, Harace Duff, Emory Lowe, J.T. Grimes, Bobby Lowe, and Chuck Barmore.
She was born December 8, 1918 in Mineral Wells, Texas to Jeff Driskell and Lettie Milliken Driskell and passed away on September 28, 2011 Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by parents, Jeff Driskell and Lettie Milliken Driskell, as well as 7 brothers and sisters.
Letha is survived by Carnie White, husband, of Livingston, Texas, Ray White and Dianne White, son and daughter-in-law, of Tomball, Texas, Dr. Wade White and Lisa White, grandson and wife, Ashley White Allen, granddaughter, 5 great-grandchildren, Walker Ray White, Katie Reese White, Jackson Keith White, Karle Ann Allen, and Taylor Lynn Allen. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Roger Walters
Roger Walters, 79, passed away peacefully, Sunday, September 25, 2011 surrounded by his family. He was born June 15, 1932 in Polk County, Texas. He attended Livingston public schools, and graduated from Sam Houston State. He worked as a Financial Examiner for the State of Texas, until he retired. His work took him all over the country. Later in his life he met his future wife, Barbara in Utah. They were marriage 24 years, and spent time in SLC, Utah, and made their home in Boerne, Texas. They had a great group of friends and neighbors in the hill country. Roger loved his early morning walks and visiting with friends. He was loved and admired by everyone that knew him. When he was with his brothers, they could all tell funny stories for hours. He will be sorely missed by his friends and family that loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis "Sparky" and Vena Walters, and brother Bill Olen. He is survived by his wife; Barbara and son William. Step children; Barbara Alvarado, Frank (Jean) Huff, David (Kathleen) Huff, Julie (Blake) Goff, Jennifer (Dan) Breeze, and Jon Huff; Brothers; Lewis Edwin (Anna Marie) of Germany, Payton (Tamara) of Lufkin, and Paul (Kitty) of Livingston. He also had many nieces and nephews; 12 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. at the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston. The viewing will be held Friday, September 30, 2011 from 5 P.M. - 7 P.M. at the same location.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Jimmie Lee Elpers, Sr.
Funeral Services for Jimmie Lee Elpers, Sr., age 59, of Livingston, Texas will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, October 2, 2011 in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment in Ace Cemetery in Ace, Texas. Visitation is Sunday, October 2, 2011 from 10:00 AM until service time at the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas. Pallbearers are William Brown, Larry Brown, Tommy Vance, Joshua Elpers, Nathaniel Elpers, Robert Hardy, Roger Gray, James Brooks, Christopher Elpers, Jimmie Elpers, Jr., and Demetrius Steptoe.
He was born November 13, 1951 in Houston, Texas to Robert William Elpers, Sr. and Eileen Virginia Mourning Elpers and passed away on September 25, 2011 Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by parents, Robert William Elpers, Sr. and Eileen Virginia Mourning Elpers, brothers, Robert William Elpers, Jr. and Michael Alva Elpers, Sr., great grandchild, Malakai Holman, nephew, Michael Alva Elpers, Jr., first wife, Darlene Gay Isbell Elpers, special friend, Earl Barker, and nieces, Angel and Amy.
Jimmie is survived by Lisha Elpers Jordan and Richard Jordan, daughter and son-in-law, of Shepherd, Texas, Jimmie Elpers, Jr., son, of Shepherd, Texas, Carol Elpers Steptoe, and Demetrius Steptoe, daughter and son-in-law, of Shepherd, Texas, Nathaniel Elpers, son, of Shepherd, Texas, Joshua Elpers, son, of Livingston, Texas, Christopher Elpers, son, of Huntsville, Texas, Rickie Elpers, brother, of Shiner, Texas, Tommie Elpers, brother, of Pearland, Texas, Virginia Elpers Riggs, sister, of Houston, Texas, grandchildren, KayLee Jordan, Kenzee Jordan, Jessica Jordan, Kaitlyn Plaisance, Makayla Elpers, Julieana Elpers, Brenden Elpers, Dominickka Steptoe, Demetrickk Steptoe, De’Andre Steptoe, Malikye Williams Steptoe, and Kymbryana Steptoe, ex-wife, Gale Bourgeois, of Splendoria, Texas, ex-wife, Misty Brown of Livingston, Texas, and special friend, William Brown, of Livingston, Texas. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
James Ross Bouras
Memorial services for James Ross Bouras, age 74, of Livingston, Texas will be held at a later date. Services that were scheduled for Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 2:00 PM in the Escapees Care Center in Livingston, Texas have been canceled. Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Lloyd Estle Sutton
Funeral Services for Lloyd Estle Sutton, age 74, of Livingston, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, October 28, 2011 in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston with Rev. Ron Richardson officiating. Interment following in the Menard Chapel Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation is from 5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. on Thursday at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston. Pallbearers are Steven Sutton, Dale Sutton, Riley Gaston, Kolton Gaston, Justin Blancet, Colby Lister, and Brandon Gaston. Honorary Pallbearers are Rocky Coward, Tim Wimberly, Ken Heintjec, and Charles Carter.
He was born September 22, 1937 in Sour Lake, Texas to Estle Sutton and Bertie Jones Sutton and passed away on October 24, 2011 in Livingston. He is preceded in death by his Parents, Estle Sutton and Bertie Jones Sutton, Son, Roger Sutton, and Sister, Jewel Heintjec.
Lloyd is survived by Edna Gaston Sutton, Wife, of Livingston, Texas, Liz and Tommy Boles, Daughter and Son-In-Law, of Centerville, Texas, Christie Sutton, Daughter, of Centerville, Texas, Sue and Rocky Coward, Daughter and Son-In-Law, of Livingston, Texas, Robbie Sutton, Daughter-In-Law, of Camilla, Texas, Emmett Sutton, Brother, of San Augustine, Texas, Vernon Sutton, Brother, of Porter, Texas, Floyd Sutton, Brother, of Cleveland, Texas, Joyce Denby, Sister, of Cleveland, Texas, 10 Grandchildren, 17 Great Grandchildren. Numerous Other Relatives and Friends Also Survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Gale Franklin
Gale Franklin, 55, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 22, 2011 at Hospice In The Pines Lufkin Memorial Hospital in Lufkin, TX.
Gale was a devoted mother and loved her children greatly. At an early age she professed Christ as her Lord and Savior. She attended Blanchard Baptist Church with her children. She is survived by her children, Raymond Christopher Welsh & wife Donna, Curtis Ray Welsh & wife Kim, Wendy Charmaine Sucarichi; grandchildren, Paige Sucarichi, Colton Ray Welsh, Shelby Digges, Dylan Andrew Welsh, Hannah Welsh, Kayla Digges, Cierra Digges, Mason Welsh, Casey Welsh and Michael Shane Sucarichi and sister, Nancy Randall, & husband Donnie; brother, Raymond Meyer JR & wife Cindy; father-in-law, Ronald Paul Franklin & wife Virginia Irene, brother-in-law, Charles Chapman & wife Helen; brother-in-law, Rickey Wayne Franklin; sister-in-laws, Tina Lange & husband Mike, Lynell Meyer; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends who will miss her greatly. Gale is preceded in death by her husband William “Willie” Franklin and parents, Raymond Meyer Sr. and Joyce Fay Perryman, brother, Carl R. Meyer; mother-in-law, Edeltraud Franklin and stepdad, R.L. Mitchell.
Services will be held Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 2:00 PM, with Pastor Royce Pennington officiating, burial will follow in West Tempe Cemetery. Pallbearers were Curtis Welsh, Chris Welsh, Dylan Welsh, Rickey Wayne Franklin, Raymond Meyer III, Donnie Randall, Charles Chapman and James Findley, honorary: Raymond Meyer, Jr., Martin Jones and Ronald P. Franklin. Pace Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Jean Marie Stentz
Jean Marie Stentz was born September 3, 1938 in Clariton, Pennsylvania, to parents, Howard R. and Jean M. Stentz and passed away on October 21, 2011 in Lufkin, Texas.
Jean is survived by son, David J. Michael, of Livingston, two daughters, Carol L. Drum and Michelle R. Michael of Livingston, three granddaughters, Lisa Drum of Livingston, Natasha Michael and husband Jeff Ellis of Austin, and Vanessa Michael of Livingston, one grandson, Vincent Drum of Houston, four great grandsons, Tyler Michael of Austin, Dillan Beasley of Livingston, Cash Ellis of Austin, and Blake Beasley of Livingston, and one brother, Howard Stentz, Jr. of North Carolina.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Daniel Jefferson Self
Funeral Services for Daniel Jefferson Self, age 80, of Livingston, Texas were held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, October 24, 2011 in the Soda Baptist Church in Livingston with Rev. Wayne Bickley officiating. Interment followed in the Good Hope Cemetery, Anacoco, Louisiana, at 3:00 P.M. Visitation is from 5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. on Sunday at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston. Pallbearers are Michael Self, Mark Self, Matthew Self, Mitchell Bullock, Brandon Conn, William Self, Roger Self.
Daniel was born January 26, 1931 in Anacoco, Louisiana to William Joseph Self and Effie Mahale Palmer Self and passed away on October 20, 2011 in Livingston. He is preceded in death by His Parents, William Joseph Self and Effie Mahale Palmer Self and Brothers, Joseph Quenton Self, Odell Self, Hersal Self, Ray Self, Sister, Ida Jane.
Daniel is survived by Zelwanda Scott Self, Wife, of Livingston, Texas, Daniel Michael Self and Suzanne, Son and Daughter-In-Law, of Fredericksburg, Texas, Wanda Diane Bullock and Wade, Daughter and Son-In-Law, of Montgomery, Texas, Sharon Kathleen Conn and Doug, Daughter and Son-In-Law, of Lufkin, Texas. Also surviving are 14 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren. Brothers Elton Self, of Leesville, Louisiana, Carl Self and Ginger, Brother and Sister-In-Law, of De Ridder, Louisiana, Carline Horton and Billy, Sister and Brother-In-Law, of Anacoco, Louisiana, Lanee Osborn, Sister, of Kingwood, Texas, Faye Carson and Jimmy, Sister and Brother-In-Law, of Natchitoches, Louisiana, Wanda Deslattes, Sister, of Alexandrina, Louisiana. Numerous Other Relatives and Friends Also Survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Wilma Lee LeGro
Wilma Lee LeGro was born September 10, 1936 in Jewett, Texas to Joe Bailey Hancock and Sarah Adele Robinson and passed away on October 19, 2011 in Pasadena. She is preceded in death by Parents, Joe Bailey Hancock and Sarah Adele Robinson, Baby Boy Billy, and Daughter, Patricia Barnes.
Wilma is survived by Susie and Charles Norris, Daughter and Son-In-Law, of Conroe, Grandchildren, Jennifer Rivers and Husband Gilbert, Jodie, Charles, Johnny Norris, Danny and Jason Barnes, Brother, Joe Hancock and Wife Peggy of Jewett, Sister, Mary Kennedy and Husband Hayes of Livingston, Eight Great Grandchildren. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive.
Private Services to be held at a later date.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Cameron Wayne Reese
Cameron Wayne Reese was born October 16, 2011 in Livingston, Texas to Melissa Faye Reese and passed away on October 16, 2011 in Livingston. Graveside Services were held Friday, October 21, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. in the Menard Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Harold Isaacs officiating.
He is survived by his Mother, Melissa Reese of Goodrich, Texas, Sister, Charlee Kay Reese of Goodrich, Texas, Grandmother, Debra Vanya of Rock Dale, Texas, Grandparents, Johnny and Donna Atkinson of Goodrich, Texas. Numerous Other Relatives and Friends Also Survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
James Lamar Johnson
Graveside Services for James Lamar Johnson, age 74, of Onalaska, Texas will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, October 21, 2011 in the Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska with Bro. Don Wilkey officiating.
He was born October 3, 1937 in Austin, Texas to Julius Fritz Johnson and Beulah Thurman and passed away on October 19, 2011 in Livingston. He is preceded in death by parents, Jullius Fritz Johnson and Beulah Thurman.
James is survived by Dorothy Johnson, wife, of Onalaska, James E. and Flo Johnson, son and daughter-in-law, of Bastrop, Douglas Lee and Tonya Johnson, son and daughter-in-law, of Kerrville, Cheryel and Gary Norfolk, daughter and son-in-law, of Las Vegas, Nevada, Tammy and Russell McGhee, daughter and son-in-law, of Texas City, grandchildren, Jeremy, Chad, Casey, Shannon, Coleman, Douglas James, Michael, Caleb, Morgan, Heather, Kenneth, Jessica, 8 great grandchildren. Numerous other special family and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mae Dell Phillips
Graveside Services for Mae Dell Phillips, age 89, of Livingston, Texas were held at 4:00 PM, Thursday, October 20, 2011 in the Peebles Cemetery in Livingston with Rev. Kevan Wood officiating. Visitation was from 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers please make donations in to Autism Speaks in the name of “Mae Phillips”, 5455 Wilshire Blvd Ste. 2250, Los Angeles, CA 90036.
She was born October 1, 1922 in San Jacinto County, Texas to Tommy Gladden and Ellen Currie Gladden and passed away on October 17, 2011 in Livingston. She is preceded in death by her husband (father of daughter), E.B. “Bud” Phillips, husband (father of son), Stanley Stout, parents, Tommy Gladden and Ellen Currie Gladden, brothers, Jack, J.D., Marshall, and John D. Gladden.
Mae Dell is survived by Mayme Bell Henry, sister, Cindy and Staecy Smelley, daughter and son-in-law, Sissy and Billy Lambeth, daughter and son-in-law, Tommy and Sandra Stout, son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Pam Lambeth, grandson and wife, Kimi and Rusty McLaurin, granddaughter and husband, Kim Duke, granddaughter, Maggie Smelley, granddaughter, Hannah McLaurin, great granddaughter, Madison Lambeth, great granddaughter, Cassidy Parker Knight, great granddaughter, Griffin Lambeth, great grandson, Dylan Parker Knight, great grandson, Autumn, Bubba. Numerous other special family and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Cameron Wayne Reese
Cameron Wayne Reese was born October 16, 2011 in Livingston, Texas to Melissa Faye Reese and passed away on October 16, 2011 in Livingston.
He is survived by his Mother, Melissa Reese of Goodrich, Texas, Sister, Charlee Kay Reese of Goodrich, Texas, Grandmother, Debra Vanya of Rock Dale, Texas, Grandparents, Johnny and Donna Atkinson of Goodrich, Texas. Numerous Other Relatives and Friends Also Survive.
Private Services to be held at a later date.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Peggy Jo Brown
Funeral Services for Peggy Jo Brown, age 73, of Benton, Arkansas, formerly of Livingston, Texas, were held on Monday, October 17, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. in the Chapel of Little Rock Funeral Home in Little Rock, Arkansas with Rev. Kieth Medlock, Rev. Heath Clower, and Rev. Aaron Ledford officiating. Visitation was Sunday evening at the Little Rock Funeral Home from 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 19, 2011 in the Forrest Hill Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Love Offering Temple Baptist Church, 10710 I-30, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209.
She was born in Jamestown, Texas on May 16, 1938 to Robert Gatha Ashley and Nora Evie Sims Ashley and passed away on Friday, October 14, 2011. She is preceded in death by her Husband, J.W. “Buddy” Brown, Parents, Robert Gatha Ashley and Nora Evie Sims Ashley, Brothers, Winston Ashley of California, Dee Ashley of Tyler, Texas, Sisters, Oudia Ashley Downing of Tyler, Texas, and Billie Ruth Ashley Brannen of Sherwood, Arkansas.
Peggy is survived by her Daughter and Son-In-Law, Cindy and Eddie Wilkerson of North Little Rock, Arkansas, Son and Daughter-In-Law, Jimmy and Rose Holland of Scotland, Texas, Sister, Eloise Ashley Malone of Tyler, Texas, Sister and Brother-in-Law, Billie and Ken Medlock of Benton, Arkansas, Two Grandchildren, Edward Wilkerson and wife Robyn of Texarkana, Texas, and Chad Ray Holland of Wichita Falls, Texas. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive.
Arrangements in Little Rock, Arkansas were made by Little Rock Funeral Home.
Linda Lee Shaw Maywald
Funeral Services for Linda Lee Shaw Maywald, age 69, of Onalaska, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, October 20, 2011 in the Pine Forest Baptist Church in Onalaska with Rev. Larry Shine officiating. Interment following in the Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, Texas. Visitation is from 5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. on Wednesday at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska. Pallbearers are Christopher Rose, Michael Spies, Ryan Mullinax, Jeremy Smith, Wayne Townsend, and Roy Rose.
She was born July 21, 1942 in Leesville, Louisiana to James Almon Shaw and Gwendolyn Ruth Cain Shaw and passed away on October 17, 2011 in Onalaska. She is preceded in death by her Parents, James Almon Shaw and Gwendolyn Ruth Cain Shaw and Sister, Joyce Townsend.
Linda is survived by Dennis Maywald, Husband, of Onalaska, Texas, Deanie and Roy Rose, Daughter and Son-In-Law, of Huntsville, Texas, Lisa Grigar, Daughter, of Onalaska, Texas, Amanda and Ryan Mullinax, Granddaughter and Husband, Christopher Rose, Grandson, Stephanie and Jeremy Smith, Granddaughter and Husband, Micheal and Carrie Spies, Grandson and Wife, Tyler James Mullinax, Great Grandson, James A. Shaw, Jr. and Vicki Shaw, Brother and Sister-In-Law, of Tyler, Texas, Wayne and Lisa Townsend, Nephew and Wife, Christine Townsend, Great Niece. Numerous Other Relatives and Friends Also Survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Betty Jane Jones
Funeral Services for Betty Jane Jones, age 85, of Livingston, Texas will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 20, 2011 in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston with Dr. Don Willis and Rev. James Frazier officiating. Interment following in the Restland Memorial Park Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation is from noon until service time on Thursday at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel.
She was born August 26, 1926 in Austin, Texas to Mack Moreland and Pearl Ziller Moreland and passed away on October 16, 2011 in Livingston. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mack Moreland and Pearl Ziller, husband, Raymond E. Jones, son, Robert Wesley Jones, brother and sister-in-law, Mack M. Moreland and Jerry, niece, Bonnie Moreland.
Betty is survived by Ann Carroll Jones, daughter, of Texarkana, Arkansas, Raymond Malcolm Jones and Rebekah Jones, son and daughter-in-law, of Livingston, Texas, Cory Shea Jones, granddaughter, Lindsey Branye’ Jones, granddaughter, Mike Moreland, nephew, Jeff Moreland, nephew, step-grandchildren, Katy Muster, Natalie Johnson, Mitch Stephan, Mandy Stephan, and Taylor Stephan, step-grandchild, Tristan Muster. Numerous other special family and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
