Boni Sue Rodriguez
Funeral Services for Boni Sue Rodriguez, 54, of Livingston were held at 2 PM, Thursday, December 8th, 2011, in the Assembly of God Church on the Indian Reservation, with the Rev. Rudy Martinez, the Rev. David Busby and Pastor Joe John conducting the services. Interment followed in the Reservation Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were ten of her nephews, Charlie Shane Poncho, Maynard Williams, Greg Willis, Clint Willis, Destin Castillo, Cody Castillo, Quanah Castillo, Jeffery Morris, Joseph Morris, Simon Williams, one great nephew, Donovan Williams, two brothers-in-law, Roland Castillo, and Gabrial Castillo, and one son-in-law, Ricky Seward, four adopted sons, Jesse Espinoza, Damon Domke, Joe Maxted, Ernest Drappeaux. All these honorary pallbearers were selected by Boni because they meant a lot to her. She was born March 9, 1957, in Woodville, TX, to parents, Norris Poncho and Rebecca Thompson. Boni died December 5, 2011, in Livingston. Boni is preceded in death by her mother, Rebecca Thompson; sister, Jackie Thompson; brother Ellison Poncho; four nephews, Dorina Poncho, Emanual Williams, Seth Williams, Gaberial Poncho and niece, Jana Williams. She is survived by her husband, Armando Rodriguez of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation; father, Norris Poncho of Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation; son, Elijah Rodriguez of Kinder, LA; daughter and son-in-law, Tabitha Rodriguez and Ricky Seward of Livingston; son, Ezekiel Rodriguez of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation; son and daughter-in-law, Issac and Mary Rodriguez of Livingston; brother, Leamon Poncho of Elton, LA; brother and sister-in-law, Dalton and Belvia Poncho of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation; sister and brother-in-law, Peggy and Joe John of Livingston; sister and brother-in-law, Waynne and Floyd Poncho of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation; grandchildren, Norris Lee Seward, Kolin Seward, Calvin Seward, Ian Rodriguez, Aurora Rodriguez and Helen Rodriguez; brother-in-law, Gabrial Castillo of Kinder, LA; brother-in-law, Victor Thompson of Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation; sister-in-law, Renee Poncho of Shawnee, OK; aunt, Christene Poncho; in-laws, Maureen and Faye Castillo-Beauex of Krotz Spring, LA, Roland and Misty Castillo of Cleveland, TX, and Cindy Morris of Sulpher, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews that will dearly miss her.
The Rodriguez family would like to express their gratitude to the Alabama Coushatta tribe 1st responders for all they have done for their wife, mother and ahpo. Thank you!
Cochran Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Thelma Naomi Ward
Thelma Naomi Ward, age 92, of Livingston, TX, passed away on December 6, 2011, at her home in Livingston, TX. Mrs. Ward was born in Arkansas on March 6, 1919 to parents, Elvis Mathney and Ruth Smith Mathney. She was marriage in Altos, Oklahoma, to Joseph C. Ward in 1933. Her parents and husband have preceded her in death. She is survived by two sons, Jimmie C. Ward of Clute, TX and Kenneth Ward of Holbrook, Arizona; brother, Doyle Mathney of Crescent City, CA; four grandchildren, Michael Ward, Julie Hancock, Joel Ward and Cheryl Ward; ten great grandchildren, Christin Young, Catelyn Hancock, Cullen Young, Joey Kelpen, Brent Davis, Hunter Ward, Hanna Ward, Savannah Ward, Jimmie Lynn Murray and Chase Murray; seven great great grandchildren, Levi Davis, Kaydence Malone, Caiden Thomas Young, Jessica Young, Jaython Young, Marley Young and Carter Young. Mrs. Ward was a faithful member of The Church of Christ. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, December 13, 2011, at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, TX. Pastor Lindell Mitchell will conduct the service. Burial will be held on at 1:00 PM, December 14, 2011, at Restwood Cemetery in Clute, TX. Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangement.
Mary Sack Dodd
A Memorial Service was held for Mary Sack Dodd at 4:00 PM on Friday, December 9, 2011, at The First Baptist Church in Livingston, TX. Bro. Rusty Shuler officiated the service.
As a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident on December 6th, Mary lost her life to a new and better one. She was “running errands” taking care of business as was her daily habit.
Mary was born September 19, 1956, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Donna and Duane Sack. She came to Texas with her family in 1966 and has been a fun, smiling, flamboyant, yet gracious, Texan ever since. The most important thing describing Mary, if she were writing this, she would let to know that she was a Christian who loved her Jesus and hoped you knew Him too.
Mary’s education was extensive, a small East Texas town - Livingston, First Baptist Church, Livingston High School, Houston Baptist College, management classes in the corporate world with a Master Degree from the School of Hard Knocks.
She developed an excellent reputation decorating store windows at Palais Royal and Sakowitz. The corporate talent evolved to a community effort to help local friends and businesses with their decorating. Mary had a successful yard service; was “the cook for the Country Club”; and became Livingston’s Camp Cho-Yeh Food Service Director - her second family. She co-managed City Grill. She was a co-host of a morning talk show on the local radio station, KETX. Mary wrote articles, volunteered for numerous projects including Habitat for Humanity and Main Street.
Three years ago, Mary survived a grave health crisis which put her in the category of “disabled”, but Mary did not allow physical limitations to define the remainder of her life. She decorated anybody’s anything and everything with Christmas trimming as her forte. She visited people and businesses, had weekly lunches with groups needing her listening ear and/or support, participated in self-improvement endeavors, encouraged others to keep going, keep doing, keep living and keep giving….and keep smiling! Mary loved people. Mary love her friends. Mary loved her Christianity.
Mary is survived by “two beautiful sons” (her words), Steven Louis and Matthew Duane; mother, Donna Sack; sister, Cathey Sack Rocadas; brother-in-law, Steve Paul; and aunt, Fran Sack Taylor.
Mary was preceded in death by her father, Duane Sack; grandparents, Louis and Nellie Sack, Agnes Manchester; sisters, Barbara Ann Sack and Geri Sack Paul; niece, Laurah Nicole Paul and brother-in-law, Tony Rocadas.
Cochran Funeral Home of Livingston, Texas, in charge of arrangements.
Shirley Mae Barnes
Shirley Mae Barnes, age 67, of Livingston, TX passed away on December 8, 2011, in Livingston, TX. She was born on June 6, 1944 in Lake Charles, LA to parents, Ross and Una Mae Foreman Provost. Her mother has preceded her in death. Mrs. Barnes is survived by husband, Keith Barnes of Livingston, TX, father and step-mother, Ross and Pat Provost of Teague, TX, son, Phillip Green of Nederland, TX, daughter Leisha Tinsley of Austin, TX, three sons, Jeremy Barnes of Leeds, AL, Brian Barnes of Pell City, AL, and Mike Haskins of Bache, OK, grandchildren, Bobby Nace III, Ashley Nace and Dennis Heath Nace of Beaumont, great grandson, Peyton Nace of Beaumont, TX, two sisters, Joan Cummings of Onalaska, TX and Lou Ethel Kincaid of Alvin, TX. A Memorial Service will be held at a later day at the family’s home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Shirley Barnes. Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Clydine Kuehn
Clydine Kuehn, 76, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2011. Clydine was born March 6, 1935 in Livingston, TX to her parents Madge and Clyde Butler. Clydine was a very poised, loving, and giving lady. She has been residing in Houston, TX with her husband of 52 years, Ellis Kuehn. Clydine was a retired employee of the Exxon Corporation. She was also a member of the First Baptist Church North Houston where she was and active choir member.
Clydine was preceded in death by three older brothers and sisters. She is survived by husband, Ellis Kuehn. Their children; David Kuehn, daughter and son-n-law; Kathy Junot-Fleming and Craig Fleming, son and daughter-n-law; John and Stacia Kuehn. Grandchildren; Chanda Kruppa, Cristina and Lindsay Fleming. Sister; Sissy Hart and husband Clyde Hart. Brother; Clyde Butler (Herc) and his daughter and son-n-law; Shawna and Shane Thomas, and their children Booke, Cameron, and Brylie, and a host of loving friends.
Clydine’s friends in Livingston will remember her as a very talented and active friend. She was active in the First Baptist church of Livingston where she was a pianist and organist. She was also a member of the Pilot Club and Trio of Rhythm and Blues singers.
Visitation will be held at the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas on Friday, December 9, 20ll from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Boni Sue Rodriguez
Funeral Services for Boni Sue Rodriguez age 54 of Livingston, Texas will be held Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Assembly of God Church on the Indian Reservation with Rev. Rudy Martinez and Rev. David Bugsby officiating. Interment to follow in the Reservation Cemetery. Visitation is Wednesday, December 7, 2011 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church on the Indian Reservation. Pallbearers are Charley Shanel Poncho, Maynard Williams, Greg Willis, Clint Willis, Destin Castillo, Cody Castillo, Quannah Castillo, Joe Maxsted, Damon Donke, Jesus Espinoza. Honorary Pallbearers are Ernest Drappaux, Grabial Castillo, Rickey Seward.
She was born March 9, 1957 in Woodville, Texas the daughter of Norris Poncho and Rebecca Thompson Poncho and passed away December 5, 2011 in Livingston, Texas.
Boni is survived by her husband, Armondo Rodriguez of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation, son, Elijah Rodriguez of Kinder, Louisiana, daughter and son-in-law, Tabitha Rodriguez Seward and Ricky Seward of Big Sandy, son, Ezekiel Rodriguez of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation, son and daughter-in-law, Issac Rodriguez and Mary Rodriguez of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation, brother, Leamon Poncho of Elton, Louisiana, brother, Dalton Poncho of Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation, grandchildren, Norris Lee Seward, Kolin Seward, Calvin Seward, Ian Rodriguez, Aurora Rodriguez and Helen Rodriguez. Numerous Other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Edward Wray Byrd
Funeral Services for Edward Wray Byrd age 53 of Livingston, Texas will be held Friday, December 9, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. John Cox officiating. Interment to follow in the Camp Ruby Cemetery in Big Sandy, Texas. Visitation is Thursday, December 8, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston. Pallbearers are Mike Boyd, Marshall Wiggins, Hoyt Hamm, Jason Elder, Billy Costlow, Bris Crider, Tommy Coward, and Todd LeBluf. Honorary Pallbearers are Mark Gore, Mark Smith, Rocky Johnson, Paul Teusch and John.
He was born February 12, 1958 in Denver, Colorado the son of Cecil Range Byrd and Tommie Wray Mitchell Byrd. Edward held his Merchant Marine Certificate and later went to school for Real Estate because that was one of his main interests growing up. Later in his adulthood he worked as a process operator for Exxon Mobil. He passed away December 4, 2011 in Livingston, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his son, Donald Paul Byrd, mother, Tommie Wray Mitchell Byrd, father, Cecil Range Byrd, brother, Harold Byrd, and mother-in-law, Margaret Sue Boyd.
Edward is survived by his wife, Donna Byrd, son and daughter-in-law, Travis Wray Byrd and Stevie Byrd, daughter and son-in-law, Rachel Danielle Byrd Rollins and Bradley Rollins, grandchildren, Jaycie Ashlyn and Trig Wrylan, all of Livingston, sister, Brenda Morfitt of Michigan. Numerous Other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Jeanne Ann Tenney
Memorial Services for Jeanne Ann Tenney age 59 of Oakhurst, Texas will be held Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel, Onalaska, Texas with Bro. Terry Holcomb officiating.
She was born November 24, 1952 in Houston, Texas the daughter of Lawrence and Margaret Tyson and passed away December 1, 2011 in Oakhurst, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Margaret Tyson.
Jeanne is survived by her husband, James Tenney of Oakhurst, Texas, Ronald Tyson, Brother, Jody Tyson, Brother, Joyce Darnaby, Sister, James Tyson, Son, Ronni Tyson, Daughter, Kayla Warren, Granddaughter, Dalton, Warren, Grandson, Colby Tyson, Grandson, Andrew Tyson, Grandson, and Cody Park, Great Grandchild. Numerous Other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Noma M. Carroll
Memorial Services for Noma M. Carroll age 85 of Onalaska, Texas will be held Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. in the First United Pentecostal Church in Livingston with Rev. Gerald Morris officiating.
She was born October 12, 1926 in Saranac, New York the daughter of Herbert Rock and Delia Rondeau Rock and passed away December 2, 2011 in Lufkin, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert Rock and Delia Rondeau Rock, son, Buddy Turnage, brothers, Gilbert Rock and Clarence Rock, sister, Florence Pettis, and grandchildren, Dawn Anderson, and Sean P. Carroll.
Noma is survived by her husband, Marvin Carroll of Onalaska, Peggy Perkins, daughter of Onalaska, Sandra Little, daughter of Onalaska, Deborah Holtlrikes, daughter of Sugarland, step children, James M. Carroll of Port Jefferson, New York, John W. Carroll of New York, New York, Terri L. Bunofsky of Station Island, New York, grandchildren, Christopher Turnage, Donald Anderson, John Anderson, Wesley Bryant, Bradley K, Pavlicek, and Kasia J. Bunofsky, great grandchildren, Olivia Bryant, Taylor Anderson, Karah Anderson, Brianna Pavlicek, Kirstan Pavlicek, Lauren Anderson, Ryan Anderson, and Sean Anderson, brothers, Chester Rock, Floyd Rock, Leanord Rock, and Clifton Rock, sisters, Glodi Reid and Cathrine Rock. Numerous Other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Gladys Stremmel
Gladys Stremmel, 86, went to be with the Lord Monday, November 29, 2011, at the Bradford Nursing Home. She was born in Smith County, TX, November 15, 1925 to Archie Carlton and Millie Lorene Brown. Her survivors include her daughters, Loraine Willcoxon & husband Ronald Keith Sr. and family, Carol Reyna and husband Charles and family; son, David Stremmel and family; sister, Estelle McMicken and family; two grandchildren Lori Lorene Willcoxon and Ronald Keith Willcoxon, Jr; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and many friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband H.G. Stremmel, brother, Eugene Brown. Graveside services will be held Friday, 11:00Am, December 2, 2011 at Grandview Memorial Park, in Pasadena, TX, with Pace Funeral Home handling the arrangements.
Bobbie Ruth Glenn
Bobbie Ruth Glenn, 79, went to be with the Lord Monday, November 28, 2011, at her residence in Nacogdoches, TX. Bobbie was born in Camp Ruby, Texas to Lumpkin and Dovie Moore Murphy. Her survivors include long time companion, Ross Gonzales; daughters, Linda Beavers, Janet Simpson, Peggy Murphy and Brenda Lukaszewski; son, Henry Martin; son-in-laws Wayne Murphy and Thomas Lukaszewski; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Martin, sister Winnie Hendrix, spouse Rex and numerous grand-children and great grandchildren. Preceded her in death are her parents, two grandchildren; brothers, Kitchel Ray Murphy, James Genee Murphy and Vonuard Murphy. Services were held at Camp Ruby Baptist Church, Wednesday, November 30, 2011, with Bro. Rex Hendrix and Bro. Kenneth Cauthen officiating. Pallbearers were Kenneth Murphy, Kevin Murphy, Jimmy Murphy, Don Murphy, Frank Lowe and Michael Warnock. Burial followed at Camp Ruby Cemetery.
Franklin Raymond Emrick
Franklin Raymond Emrick, 65, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, November 26, 2011 at his residence in Livingston, TX. He was born in Baltimore, MD, December 10, 1945 to John and Margaret Bowers Emrick, was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. Franklin is survived by his wife, Theresa Emrick, of 32 years; son Clayton Emrick, Newport News, VA; Daughter, Sharon Miles, Hampton, VA; Step-son, Chris Simpson, Orlando, FL; Step-daughter Angela Yeager, Livingston, TX; Brother, John Emrick and sister, Margaret Wolfe, Morrisville, Pa. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Margaret Emrick; son, David Emrick and step-daughter, Tammi Lafreniere. Franklin will be buried in sunset Memorial Gardens in Thomasville, GA. Pace Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Frank A. Harbuck Jr.
Frank A. Harbuck Jr. A loving father, husband, and son. He was the Worshipful Master of the Masonic Lodge in Livingston, a skilled musician, poet, published author, and a dear friend.
He was also a very complex, loving, and driven man. He is survived by his son Frank A. Harbuck III, wife Gale Harbuck, mother Beatrice Harbuck, sister Kathie Sowersby, brother Larry Harbuck, nephew Ryan Harbuck, and nieces Angelia Strieb, Lauren and Katilyn Harbuck. Services were held Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at Masonic Lodge #14. Pace Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Etta Lee Nerren
Etta Lee Nerren, age 92, was born December 25, 1918 in San Augustine, Texas to John Jerome and Lydia Etheyl Neal. She entered into rest on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 in Livingston, Texas. She is survived by sons, Frank Wood, Denny Wood, John Nerren, Alec Nerren; daughters, Lydia Morton, Carolyn Marsh; two daughters-in-law, Verssie Wood, Bonni Nerren; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She loved to crochet, read, fish, play 42, watch John Wayne movies and bake cookies for her grandchildren. Pallbearers are David Morton, John Nerren, Alec Nerren, Denny Wood, Jerry Marsh and Steve Wood. The visitation will be Sunday, November 27, 2011 from 4-7 PM at Pace Funeral Home. Celebration of life will be held in the Chapel of Pace Funeral Home at 10:00 am, Monday, November 28, 2011 with Bro. Dave Wood officiating.
Ina Merle Nelson
Ina Merle Nelson, age 84, was born November 6, 1927 in Navasota, Texas to James Leland and Orveda Baxley. She entered into rest on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 in Livingston, Texas. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Woodrow Nelson; son, Cecil Wayne Flannery; grandchildren, Steven Wayne Harp, James Michael and wife, Deidrah Harp, Beverly Kay Taylor, Donna Renee Flannery; two great-grandchildren, Shelby Kay Flannery and Kayli Reagan Taylor. Mrs. Nelson was preceded in death by her parents, James Leland and Orveda Baxley, one daughter, Linda Kay Nelson Harp and two brothers, Ervin Dalton and Alford Henry Baxley. The visitation will be on Saturday, November 26, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Pace Funeral Home. Celebration of life will be held in the Chapel of Pace Funeral Home at 2:00 pm, Sunday, November 27, 2011 with Bro. David Jones officiating. The Pallbearers will be James Harp, Steven Harp, Dewey Harp, Doug Baxley, Billy Deaville and Kim Taylor.
Leon John Schwirtlich
Funeral Services will be held for Leon John Schwirtlich, age 72, of Onalaska, TX. at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 30, 2011, at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston. Interment will be in Holly Grove Cemetery in Polk County following the chapel service. Rev. Harold Isaacs will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be Chuck Elliott, Buddy Henry, Mark Henry, David Henry, Ronnie Waters and Joe Don Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Morris Rhodes and Cody Dodd. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2011, at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston beginning at 5:00 PM.
Mr. Schwirtlich passed away on November 26, 2011 in Goodrich, TX. He was born on October 10, 1939, in Violet, TX to parents, Joseph and Ottilla Wilmer Schwirtlich.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Martha Schwirtlich, two sisters, two brothers and two sons. Leon and Martha Schwirtlich were marriage on February 21, 2011 in Onalaska, TX and she passed away on March 13, 2011. He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Leonna and Leonard Howard of Goodrich, TX, Vickie and Morris Rhodes of Dayton, TX, Ranita Shows and Debbie Smith of Longview, TX, sons and daughters-in-law, Buddy and Nadine Henry of Hardin, TX, Chuck and A’Dina Elliott of Dayton, TX, Joe Don Smith of Gilmer, TX and daughter-in-law, Virie Henry of Votaw, TX, brothers and sisters-in-law, Leo and Dorothy Schwirtlich, Sylvester and Kay Schwirtlich, Eddie and Gene Schwirtlich, sisters and brothers-in-law, Rosalie and Howard Frantz, Doris and John Jones and Rosina Buckholt, grandchildren, Sabrina Howard, Kim Mueck, Zachary Sanders, Megan Rhodes, David Henry, Mark Henry, Shelby Elliott, Caitlin Elliott, Laura Majeski, Steven Majeski, and Charlie Smith, great grandchildren, Kaden, Chloe, Little David, Lyla, Neely, Jaylynn, Robert, Cody, Kyler, and numerous friends and relatives.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Stanley Elmer Gilnack
Mr. Stanley Elmer Gilnack, age 84, of Livingston, TX, passed away in Lufkin, TX on November 27, 2011. He was born in Glastonbury, CT on August 4, 1927, to parents, Elmer Gilnack and Matilda Miller Gilnack. He is preceded in death by his parents. He was marriage on April 22, 1950, to Elsie Doberrentz Gilnack in CT. He is survived by his wife, Elsie of Livingston, TX, son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Lenore Gilnack, daughter and son-in-law, Marcie and William Taylor, daughter, Donna Mulcahy and six grandchildren.
Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas, is in charge of the arrangements.
Robert Charles Smith
Robert Charles Smith, age 59 of Coldspring, Texas, passed away on June 13, 2012, at his home in Coldspring. He was born on May 6, 1953, in Lenoir, Tennessee, to parents Robert A. Smith and Billy Jean Richards Smith.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Billy Smith. He is survived by his wife, Robin Smith of Coldspring; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Michael Smith of Gordon, Ohio, Allen and Patty Wilson of Inkster, Michigan, Brian Wilson of Kingsland, Texas, Christopher and Nichole Wilson of Dearborn Heights, Michigan; eleven grandchildren, Ashley, Trisha, Alyssa, David, Austin, Brianna, Vivian, Alex, Andrew, Domnick, Elijah; four brothers and four sisters-in-law, Carl and Debbie Smith from Lewisburg, Ohio, Steve and Kathy Smith of Arcanum, Ohio, Kirk and Lois Smith of Arcanum, Ohio, and John and Martha Keener of Lenior, Tennessee; one sister and brother-in-law, Ginny and Dean Daughtery; and numerous nieces of nephews.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
