Noel Bradford Proctor
Noel Bradford Proctor was born November 13, 1928 in Medford, Oregon to Allen E. and Lou Bradford Proctor. He passed into Glory with the Living LORD God on Saturday, October 15, 2011. Mr. Proctor is survived by his faithful wife of 64 years, Frances Ives Proctor, one daughter F. Ellen Johnson and her husband Roger Johnson of Greenbelt, Maryland, as well as three sons, Noel W. Proctor of White Salmon, Washington, Mark R. Proctor and his loving wife Nancy of Sugarland, Texas, and Allen H. Proctor and his loving wife Cheryl of Corrigan, Texas. Five grandchildren survive Mr. Proctor: Stephanie M. Proctor, Amanda M. Proctor, Noel Bryant Proctor, Stephen M. Proctor, and John M. Proctor. Mr. Proctor is survived by his in-laws Mrs. Carol Proctor of Newton, Iowa, Marvin and Lorna Ives of Wichita, Kansas and an aunt and uncle Beulah and Jett Bohannon and numerous nephews and nieces.
Noel was an avid Bible Scholar doing in depth studies and wrote many prayers on various subjects, verses, and books. He loved his church and family and in spite of how he felt, he never wanted Frances to stay home with him. He thought it was important for her to fulfill her responsibilities.
Mr. Proctor is survived by his many friends from the community and from his working years. Mr. Proctor served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and worked for seven decades in the field of Applied Physics. The Oil Patch was his primary interest and he held numerous patents in the areas of oil field pipe inspection systems, oil field instrumentation and polymer coatings. He was a well known industry expert in the use of magnetic inspection for tubular products and the design of analog-digital hybrid electronic systems. He retired from Proctor Inspection Technology, Inc. in early 1991 moving to the rural Pine Grove community he loved near Barnum, Texas. He was a member of the Barnum First Baptist Church and enjoyed Bible study, discussing his faith and living the Christian life.
Noel went to sleep in Texas and woke up in Heaven. He probably thought he was still in the same place. At the family's request, memorial gifts may be given to the Barnum Baptist Church of Barnum, P.O. Box 93 Chester, Texas 75936
Pallbearers: Jerry Swearinger, Al Bryan, Patrick Cherry, Noel Byant Proctor, Stephen Proctor, John Proctor.
Funeral Services Entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home, Inc.
Debra Jean Gaither
Funeral Services for Debra Jean Gaither, age 55, of Livingston, Texas will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 19, 2011 in the Wildwood Church in Onalaska with Dennis Hodge and Doyle Hodge officiating. Interment following in the Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, Texas.
She was born November 7, 1955 in Graham, Texas to D. C. Rowell and Wilma Jean Perdue Rowell and passed away on October 14, 2011 in Lufkin. She was a graduate of Odessa High School and moved to Livingston in years later. Debra loved her family and spending as much time as she could with them and her friends too. She enjoyed fishing, swimming and watching old movies in her spare time. Debra enjoyed listening to music and had many favorite songs. She loved the color green and she really loved pink roses.
Debra is survived by Steve Mattingly, special friend, Randal Rowe, brother, Edward J. Certain and Gregg and Dana Taylor, son and daughter-in-law, Kirk D. Michael Taylor, son, Marsha and Matt Welker, daughter and son-in-law, Pennie and Doyle Hodge, daughter and son-in-law, Joseph Taylor, grandson, Destinee Taylor, granddaughter, Payton Taylor, granddaughter, Preslie Taylor, granddaughter, James Taylor, grandson, Christopher Taylor, grandson, Brooke Welker, granddaughter, Brittany Welker, granddaughter, Hannah Hodge, granddaughter, Khloe Hodge, granddaughter. Numerous nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Bradly Scott Currie
Funeral Services for Bradly Scott Currie, 19, of Corrigan, Texas will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2011 in the First Baptist Church Family Life Center in Corrigan, Texas with Bro. Phil Corbett officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan, Texas. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, October 13, 2011 in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel.
Bradly was born October 2, 1992 in Livingston, Texas and passed away Thursday, October 6, 2011, in Webb County, Texas. He was employed as a roughneck for Orion Drilling Company and was an Assembly of God by faith. He joined the Corrigan Volunteer Fire Department as soon as he was old enough and was an amazing asset to their crew of firefighters. He was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend and he knew how to live life to its fullest. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Kenneth Thomas and David Currie.
He is survived by his parents: Gary Lynn and Gina Kae (Morrow) Currie of Corrigan, Texas; sister and brother-in-law: Jessica Leigh and Johnny Lee Mercer of Corrigan, Texas; nephew: Johnny Lee Mercer Jr. of Corrigan, Texas; grandmother: Shirley Thomas of Corrigan, Texas; grandparents: Wilbur and Phyllis Morrow of Corrigan, Texas; grandmother: Louise Currie of Corrigan, Texas; great grandmother: Seredah Morrow of McMinnville, Oregon; aunt and uncle: Sissy and Harold Hasty of Corrigan, Texas; Ann and Arnold Montes of Lufkin, Texas; uncle and aunt: Kenneth and Shelby Thomas of Houston, Texas, and numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Hunter Bullock, John Hooks, Taylor Purvis, Beto DeJesus, Christopher Sanders, Johnny Lee Mercer, Clint Platt, Bubba Hall. Honorary Pallbearer: Johnny Lee Mercer Jr.
Services Entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home, Inc.
Maxine Eastman
Funeral Services for Maxine Eastman, age 84, of Onalaska, Texas were held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, October 13, 2011 in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska with Rev. David Burns officiating. Interment followed in the Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, Texas. Pallbearers were Mickey Eastman, Chanse Fite, Johnny Potts, Shawn Stefani, Mickey Ray Eastman, and Robert DeWitt.
She was born March 4, 1927 in Binger, Oklahoma to Houston McKinley and Dolly Grace Winn McKinley and passed away on October 10, 2011 in Conroe, Texas. She is preceded in death by parents, Houston McKinley and Dolly Grace Winn McKinley, brother, Walter White, sister, Polly Wyatt.
Maxine is survived by Glenn Eastman, husband, of Onalaska, Texas, Johnny and Deborah Potts, son and daughter-in-law, of Quitman, Texas, Becky and David Burns, daughter and son-in-law, of Brashear, Texas, Valaree and Mike Fite, daughter and son-in-law, of Beach City, Texas, Mickey and Rhonda Eastman, step-son and daughter-in-law, of Beach City, Texas, Richard Restivo, step-son, of Houston, Texas, Rusty Restivo, step-son, of Woodville, Texas, Mark Restivo, step-son, of Albany, New York, Sherry Chastaine, step-daughter, of Plaquemine, Louisiana, Carol and Lou Hoffner, step-daughter and son-in-law, of Denver, Colorado, Bob White, brother, Mary Cashat, sister. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Roosevelt Hulett
Funeral Services for Roosevelt Hulett 74, of Corrigan, Texas will be held Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Mayo Chapel Baptist Church in Corrigan, Texas with Reverend Leslie Hurd officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan, Texas.
Mr. Hulett was born January 7, 1937 in Corrigan, Texas to Mr. Lee and Maggie (Johnson) Hulett. He was employed as Forklift driver for many years. He was a member of the Mayo Chapel Baptist church in Corrigan. He is preceded in death by his parents: Lee and Maggie Johnson; first wife: Curtis (Peterson) Hulett and the mother of his children: Maurice (Starr) Hulett; daughter: Charlotte Kelly; granddaughter: Yvette Kelly; sister: Nellie Hulett; brothers: Travis Hulett Sr., James Hulett, Wallace Hulett, Jasper Hulett.
On Saturday, October 8, 2011, Roosevelt Hulett heard the Lord call his name and he went home to rest from his labor peacefully.
Mr. Hulett leaves to cherish his sweet memories his son: Ernest (Georgia) Hulett of Fayetteville, North Carolina; daughters: Lakendra (James) Lindsey of Beaumont, Texas, Vivian Lewis of Houston, Texas, DeVora Gipson of Houston, Texas, Patricia Heard of Houston, Texas, and other relatives and friends who loved him.
Services are entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home, Inc.
Relius Edward “Ed“ Certain
Funeral Services for Relius Edward “Ed“ Certain, age 73, of Livingston, Texas will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, October 14, 2011 in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston with Patrick Hitt officiating. Interment following in the Restland Memorial Park Cemetery in Livingston. Military Honors will be provided by the Fort Polk Honor Guard. Pallbearers are members of the Fort Polk Honor Guard. Honorary Pallbearers are grandsons.
He was born September 19, 1938 in Oconee County, South Carolina to Relius L. Certain, Sr. and Nadine Glass Certain and passed away on October 10, 2011 in Livingston. He is preceded in death by his son, Relius E. Certain, Jr., sisters, Evelyn Certain and Estelle Abernathy, brother, James L. Certain, parents, Relius L. Certain, Sr. and Nadine Glass Certain, and nephew, David Certain.
“Ed” is survived by his wife, Betty Certain, son and daughter-in-law, Edward J. Certain and Nancy Certain, son and daughter-in-law, Kirk D. Certain and Regina Certain, son, Skip Certain, daughter and son-in-law, Pam Holbrook and Ricky Holbrook, daughter, Destiny Certain, daughter, Hope Certain, brother and sister-in-law, Ross Certain and Faye Certain, brother, Wyly Certain, brother and sister-in-law, Bobby Jack Certain and Barbara Certain, sister and brother-in-law, Sue Corn and Mike Corn, sister, Peggy Luther, sister, Wanda Jean Certain, sister-in-law, Robin Certain Parrish, grandchildren, Rhonda and Jessie Luce, Lynnette and Chris Bartels, Chris Gipson, Keith Certain, Kenneth Certain, Angelica Certain, Samantha Certain, Brittany Certain, Myndi Certain, Monica Holbrook, Stephen Holbrook, Cheyenne Smithey, Erick Smithey, great grandchildren, Lily Luce, Savannah Luce, Jaden Luce, Steel Bartels, Jacob Bartels, Gavyn Hernandez, Zane Hernandez, Austin Kennedy, Braxon Smith, nieces and nephews, Joey, Michelle, Michael, Janie, James Michael Allen, Elaine Lee, Amanda Avant, Gina, Nicole, William, Lacy, and Jerry, great nephews and nieces, Ross‘ Kids. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Louise S. Higginbotham
Funeral services for Louise S. Higginbotham, 94, of Bryan, Texas, formally of Corrigan, Texas, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 13, 2011 in the First United Methodist Church in Corrigan, Texas with Bro. John Tyler officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2011 in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel.
Mrs. Higginbotham was born November 25, 1916 in Corrigan, Texas and passed away Sunday, October 9, 2011 in the St. Joseph Regional Health Center Bryan, Texas. She was employed as a medical records clerk for Memorial Hospital in Houston for many years and, later, was employed at the Senior Citizens Center in Corrigan. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Corrigan. She was very passionate about her role in life as a mother and grandmother.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Zack Higginbotham; parents, James Lawrence and Willie Mae (Hamilton) Shepherd; and her brother, Estell Shepherd.
She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law: Robert Higginbotham of Houston, Texas, Stan and Sherry Higginbotham of Caldwell, Texas, Dale Higginbotham of Houston, Texas; sisters-in-law: Doris Shepherd of Corrigan, Texas, and Frances Higginbotham of Houston; grandchildren: Terri Kahlden and husband, David, Toni Swann, Michael Justice and wife, Melanie, Zack Higginbotham and wife, Crystal, and Tracy Justice; nine great grandchildren; and many many relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Mike Justice, Zack Higginbotham, Joshua Putz, Melvin Ray Oliver, Stacy Lowe and Joshua Lowe.
At the family's request, memorial gifts may be given to the First United Methodist Church of Corrigan, 101 N. Market, Corrigan, Texas 75939, the Union Springs Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 475, Corrigan, Texas 75939, or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Funeral Services Entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home, Inc.
Paul David Hedley
Memorial Services for Paul David Hedley age 72 of Livingston will be held at 4:00 PM Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at First United Methodist Church in Livingston with Rev. James Frazier and Rev. Don Willis officiating. He was born April 7, 1939 in Lockport, New York to Paul Hedley and Hilda Maynard and passed away October 6, 2011 in Livingston, Texas.
Paul loved to sing and he sang with his church family choir. He also went and sang for the residents at the local nursing homes.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul Hedley and Hilda Maynard. Paul is survived by Donna Kirkland Hedley, wife, of Livingston, Texas, David Hedley, son, of Olcott, New York, Duane Hedley, son, of Claton, North Carolina, Eric Hedley and Barb Hedley, son and daughter-in-law, of Olcott, New York, Alan Savarese and Dymphna Savarese, step-son and daughter-in-law, of Apex, North Carolina, Thomas Savarese and Marie Savarese, step-son and daughter-in-law, of Copperfield, Texas, grandchildren, Katy, Davy, Tyler, Alyssa, Loraine, and Sophia, 2 great grandchildren, brother and sister-in-law, Rod Hedley and Sally Hedley, of Olcott, New York.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy Mae Turner
Funeral Services for Dorothy Mae Turner age 85 of Livingston were held at 4:00 PM Sunday, October 9, 2011 at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston with Bro. Don Goodwin and Bro. Robert Smith officiating.
Dorothy was born January 3, 1926 in Livingston, Texas to Mark Hathaway and Lena Bell Rhoden and passed away October 7, 2011 in Conroe, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband, Morris Turner, James Turner, Son, Her Parents, Brothers; James Anson and Samuel Edward Hathaway and Sedalia Havard, Sister.
She is survived by Ronney and Mitzi Turner, Son and Daughter In-Law of Livingston, Missy and Beauford Chapman, Granddaughter and Husband of Leggett, Rhonda Turner, Granddaughter of Sugerland, Brian and Alex Turner, Grandson and Wife of Houston, John and Naureen Turner, Grandson and Wife of Houston, Braden Turner, Great Grandson, Alyssa and Adriana Chapman, Great Granddaughters and Salem Turner, Great Granddaughter.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy Ray Jefferson
Funeral services for Dorothy Ray Jefferson, age 74, of Leggett, Texas will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at First Community Missionary Baptist Church in Leggett, Texas Pastor C. L Hester officiating. Interment will follow in the Carrington Cemetery in Seven Oaks Texas. There will also be a memorial service held Friday October 7, 2011 from 6:00PM - 8:00 PM at First Community Missionary Baptist Church. Pallbearers are Kendric Mays Sr., Dennis Armstead, Alvin Taylor II, Richard Ballou, Reginald Banks, & Cory Dirden. Honorary Pallbearers are Ellis Jefferson, Eugene Jefferson, Augustus Moore, Clordy Jefferson, Rodney Jefferson, Curtis Jefferson, Danny Garcia, & Chadrick Jefferson.
Dorothy attend Dunbar High School in Livingston, Texas. Dorothy marriage Charles Jefferson in 1956. She worked for the Leggett I.S.D. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She will be greatly missed by all her loving family and friends. She was a faithful choir member, Sunday school teacher, and Jr. Choir matron. She was a member of the women mission.
Mrs. Jefferson was born December 10, 1936 in New Willard, Texas and past away Tuesday, October 4, 2011 in Livingston Memorial Hospital. She is preceded in death by parents Joe Ellis & Mary Wyatt, her husband Charles Jefferson, and son Edward Jefferson. Dorothy is survived by children Ellis Jefferson, Clordy (Velma) Jefferson, Eugene (Anita) Jefferson, Tamelia (Augustus) Moore, Farno (Danny) Garcia, Yowanda Jefferson, & Rodney Jefferson; One Sister Betty Lou Criswell, Two brothers Floyd & Earl Wyatt; mother-in-law Furis Jefferson; sister-in-law Hattie (Anthony) Coleman: 13 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild, & host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Charles Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
Marjorie Temple Sylestine
Funeral Services for Marjorie Temple Sylestine, age 70, of Livingston, Texas will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Presbyterian Church in Livingston, Texas with Elder Debra Battise-Kleinman, CLP officiating. Interment will follow in the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation Cemetery in Livingston. Visitation is Friday, October 7, 2011 from 5 PM - 9 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Pallbearers are Darth Battise, Nick Battise, Garrique Robinson, William Robinson, Jacob Robinson, Jesse Espinosa, Matthew Sylestine, and Colson Alec.
She was born October 14, 1940 in Livingston, Texas to Ashley Battise and Bessie Alec and passed away on October 4, 2011 in Beaumont, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ashley Battise and Bessie Alec, son, Galen Sylestine, 2 great grandsons, Cain and Jaymen Robinson, brothers, Judson Battise and Thurman Battise, sister, Lillian Battise.
Marjorie is survived by William Sylestine, husband, Bethel and Gabriel Hernandez, Jr., daughter and son-in-law, Stacie Sylestine, daughter, Len and Connie Sylestine, son and daughter-in-law, Weaver Battise, aunt, Garrique Robinson, grandson, William Robinson, grandson, Jacob Robinson, grandson, Matthew Sylestine, grandson, Colson Alec, grandson, Dominc Alec, grandson, Devon Sylestine, grandson, Camryn Sylestine, granddaughter, Jamie Alec, great grandson, Gabriella Robinson, great granddaughter, William Bryson Robinson, great grandson, Tairia Robinson, great granddaughter, Izabella Robinson, great granddaughter. Numerous other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Rile James Sanders
Funeral services for Rile James Sanders, Age 76 of Livingston will be held on Monday, October 10, 2011 at 11:00 am at Restland Cemetery in Livingston with Rev. Kevan Wood officiating.
Rile was born on September 27, 1935 in Clark County, Alabama to Beely Rile Sanders and Idell Phillips and passed away on October 7, 2011 in Houston, Texas.
He is survived by Bonnie Holbrook, Sister of Livingston, TX, Roy Sanders, Brother of Livingston, Texas, Nephews; Tony Sanders, Roy Sanders Jr., Gary Holbrook, Ricky Holbrook, Mickey Holbrook, Bruce Sanders Jr., Cecil Snook and Nieces; Serry Overstreet, Beverly Davis and Michelle Vess.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Roy Sawyer
Funeral Services for Roy Sawyer, age 88, of Livingston, Texas will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 7, 2011 at the First United Pentecostal Church in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Gerald Morris officiating. Interment will follow in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Livingston. Visitation is Friday, October 7, 2011 from 12 PM - service time at the First United Pentecostal Church. Pallbearers are grandsons, Mark Crow, Greg Crow, Darrin Crow, Bradley Crow, Ken Baldwin, Timothy Baldwin, Jonathan Sawyer, Ryan Polasek, Brian Elledge, and Chris Balthrop.
He was born June 19, 1923 in New York State to Fred Sawyer and Augusta Albrecht and passed away on October 3, 2011 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by parents, Fred Sawyer and Augusta Albrecht, brothers Fred and Norman, sisters Edna and Louella.
Roy is survived by Ruth Sawyer, wife, of Livingston, Texas, David and Victoria Sawyer, son and daughter-in-law, of Tomball, Texas, , Karol and Tom Carone, daughter and son-in-law, of Toledo, Ohio, Margaret and Stanley Crow, daughter and son-in-law, of Livingston, Texas, Cynthia Baldwin, daughter, of Livingston, Texas, Maribeth and Emery Balthrop, daughter and son-in-law, of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, Debra and Frank Polasek, daughter and son-in-law, of Ellenger, Texas, Jane Sawyer, daughter, of Livingston, Texas, Dan and Glenda Sawyer, son and daughter-in-law, of Mobile, Alabama. Irvin and Hazel Sawyer, brother and sister-in-law, of Bloomington, Minnesota, Arnold and Elane Sawyer, brother and sister-in-law, of Afton, Minnesota, Arthur and Dorothy Sawyer, brother and sister-in-law, of St. Paul Minnesota, Beverly Osborne, sister, of St. Paul, Minnesota, 16 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren. Numerous other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
