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Obit for Sarah Davis Cox
October 26, 1919 to July 29, 2012
Sarah Davis Cox, age 92 of Houston, Texas, passed away on July 29, 2012, at her home in Houston. She was born on October 26, 1919, in Henderson, Texas, to parents, Marvin Jackson Davis and Daisy Mae Gill Davis.
Mrs. Cox is preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Daisy Davis; her husbands, Russell Tribe and Reams Cox; two grandsons, David Barrett and Danny Barrett; two brothers and four sisters. She is survived by daughter, Carolyn Henry of Houston; son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Elizabeth Tribe of Conroe; daughter and son-in-law, Gaye and Ron Watley of Trinity; daughter and son-in-law, Gloria and Bryant Pollard of Magnolia, son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Kathy Tribe of Conroe; daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and James Cloud of Houston; twenty-two grandchildren; thirty-seven great grandchildren; twelve great great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston; Rev. Mark Herridge will conduct the services. Pallbearers are: Kristopher Tribe, Stuart Allbritton, Eric Allbritton, Brandy Tribe, Johnny Barrett and David Price. Honorary pallbearers are Billy Barrett, Jonathon Baker, Matthew Baker, Christopher McDaniel Jeremy McDaniel and Jeff Burge. Following the chapel service, interment will be held at Menard Chapel in Polk County, Texas.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Aloysius “Al” Patrick Blackbird
Al Blackbird passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012, after a four-year fight with cancer. He was 81. Throughout his life, Al was a competitor, whether it was the army, work, during a tennis match, a race, or in his battle with cancer. He never gave up. True to his spirit, however, and with quiet dignity, he knew when it was time to surrender, and passed peacefully in the presence of his family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Barbara, children Maureen Chmelik, William Blackbird and wife Pam, Kathryn Blackbird and husband Craig Hurwitz, Andrew Blackbird, and Molly Roman and husband Steve, and grandson Shelton Blackbird. He was predeceased by his son-in-law Carl Chmelik, and his granddaughter Melissa Blackbird.
Al was an inspiration to all. He was awarded a Bronze-Star Medal of Honor from President Eisenhower for meritorious service during the Korean War, as discovered posthumously by his family. He served as a 1st Lieutenant in the 2nd Infantry Division, 9th Regimental Combat team, Medical Service Corps, where he also received a United Nations Service Medal, a Korean Service Medal, a Combat Medical Badge, and a National Defense Service Medal.
Gregarious and endearing, Al made friends wherever he went. He had a contagious love of the outdoors and was completely in his element while running on the beach at Galveston, snorkeling in Belize, or sailing, swimming and hiking with his family around Lake Livingston, his home for the past 25 years.
Until his last days, Al was an avid tennis player. In previous years, he completed the Empire State Building stairwell run, hiked the Inca Trail to Macchu Picchu in Peru, and achieved the ultimate physical challenge at the age of 61 by completing the Pike’s Peak Ascent marathon in Colorado. His philosophy was “you’re only as old as your legs are, " and he diligently exercised daily, doing hundreds of squats every few days, even in his last months.
Al was born in North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin and raised in Waupun, Wisconsin. He received his B.S. in Pharmacy from the University of Wisconsin in 1953, and worked his way to owning several drug stores including Key Rexall Drug Store in Pasadena, TX.
A memorial service will be held at Cochran Funeral Home on Saturday August 11, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations of remembrance may be made to Hospice in the Pines, 1504 W Frank Ave, Lufkin, TX 75904, or to the American Cancer Society.
Lenora Marie Hance
July 6, 1951 to July 29, 2012
Funeral services for Lenora Marie Hance, age 61 of Corrigan, Texas, will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Bro. Charlie Hodge will conduct the services. Pallbearers are: Jeremy Carrico, Josh Duncan, Kyle Shaw, Dillon Hance, Kolton Thompson, Buck Hance, Josh Crotts and Aaron Mochman. Interment
will be held at Camp Ruby cemetery in Polk County, Texas, following the chapel service.
Lenora was born on July 6, 1951, in Lubbock, Texas, to parents, Harry Hubert and Evelyn Marie Hughes Snow. She married
Rennie “Bubba” Hance on November 30, 1976. She passed away on July 29, 2012, in Tyler, Texas. Lenora was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She is preceded in death by her father, Harry Hubert Snow; mother, Evelyn Marie Hughes Hawk; and two brothers, Ronnie Webster and David Snow. Lenora is survived by her husband, Rennie “Bubba” Hance of Corrigan; daughter, Jaime Marie Hance of Livingston; three step-sons and their wives, Maston Rennie and Tami Hance, Wendell Lynn and LeeAnn Thompson and Lendell Gelnn and Teri Thompson, all of Groveton; grandchildren: Justin Pate, Katelyn Pate, Dillon Hance, Mikala Hance, Trey Hance, Tristan Hance, Josh Crotts, Kolton Thompson, Bobby Thompson, Jacob Thompson, Hunter Thompson, Gracie Thompson, Kiowa Gross and LaKota Gross; great grandchild, Maston Cody Hance; two brothers, Steve Snow of California and Doug Snow of Misouri.
Visitation will begin at 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Danette Carol Torres
April 3, 1964 to July 28, 2012
Funeral Services for Danette Carol Torres, age 48 of Hereford, Texas, will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at The Indian Village Assembly of God Church in Polk County, Texas. Rev. David Busby will conduct the services. Internment will be held at the Alabama-Coushatta cemetery following the church service. Pallbearers are: Manuel Aldaco, Jr., Troy Langley, Stewart Poncho, Edgar Don Juan, Baldo Torres, Sergio Torres and Manuel Aldaco, Sr. Honorary pallbearers are: Rene Don Juan, Patriclo Torres, Memo Torres, Francisco Garcia, Murphy Williams, Sherman Williams, Kenneth Williams, Roy Williams and Dolen Williams.
Danette Carol Torres was born in Woodville, Texas, on April 3, 1964. She married
Guillermo Torres on July 6, 1984 in Livingston, Texas. Danette is survived by her mother, Delma Williams of Livingston; husband, Guillermo Torres of Hereford; two sons and two daughters, Bryan Torres and Jacob Torres of Livingston, Wendi Torres of Livingston, and Kaitlyn Torres of Hereford; brother, Keith Williams of Rosharon; two sisters and brother-in-law, Amanda and Rickey Davis of Nacogdoches and Sherri Aldaco of Grapeland; eight grandchildren; three nephews; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Juana and Edward Torres of Monterrey, Mexico.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Lee Wensky
Lee Wensky, age 87 of Livingston was born August 25, 1924 and passed away on July 28, 2012 in Livingston. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at the Magnolia cemetery in Onalaska with Dr. Don Wilkey officiating the services.
He was a long time resident of Polk County and worked for the government until he retired. Lee was a member of the Central Baptist Church and loved the Lord. He is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Wensky. Survivors include his nephew, Jim Horn and sister-in-law, Lynelle Coppage. Many friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Philip J. Nowak
Funeral services for Philip J. Nowak, 74, of Corrigan, Texas, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2012 in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel in Corrigan, Texas with Bro. Ty Phillips officiating. Interment
will follow in the Union Springs cemetery in Corrigan, Texas. Visitation will be held Monday, July 30, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr. Nowak was born September 7, 1937 in Anderson, Texas in Grimes County and passed away Friday, July 27, 2012 in Lufkin, Texas. He proudly served our country in the United States Navy. He was a member of the Corrigan Masonic Lodge #1103. He is preceded in death by his wife: Virginia Lee (Skinner) Nowak; parents: Frank and Dorothy (Posinski) Nowak; sisters: Rosalie Pulpan, Elizabeth Meunier; brother: Ambrose Nowak.
Mr. Nowak is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law: James and Dwana Nowak of Lufkin, Texas, Raymond and Darla Nowak of Village Mills, Texas, Daniel and Kris Nowak of Texas City, Texas and Michael Nowak of Corrigan, Texas; brothers and sisters-in-law: Frank Nowak, Jr. of Brenham, Texas, David and Joanne Nowak of Edgefield, South Carolina; brother-in-law: Gene Meunier of Littleton, Colorado; sisters: Irene Havlik of Houston, Texas, Christine and George Craig of Bermuda Dunes, California; sister-in-law: Donnie Nowak of Houston; Grandchildren: Amanda and Brent Howard of Port Lavaca, Texas, Alex Nowak of Lufkin, Texas, Colton Nowak of Texas City, Texas, Blaine Nowak of Texas City, Texas, Dean Nowak of Texas City, Texas, Brandon Ellis of Tyler, Texas, Courtney Ellis of Beaumont, Texas; great granddaughter: Emily Kay Howard of Port Lavaca, Texas and many other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in honor of Philip to Hospice in the Pines, 1201 W. Frank, Lufkin, Texas 75904.
Funeral Services entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home.
Mildred Jacobs
Funeral Services for Mildred Jacobs, age 86, of New Caney, formerly of Livingston will be held Monday, July 30, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston with Tony Idol officiating the services. Interment
will follow in the Camp Ruby cemetery in Polk County. Visitation will be held Sunday evening from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston.
She was born on September 18, 1925 in Silsbee, Texas the daughter of Henry Kennard and Libby (Hooks) Kennard and passed away on July 26, 2012 in Humble. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Henry Kennard and Libby (Hooks) Kennard; Husband, James P. Jacobs; Grandsons, Leonard R. Stowe and Darrell Owens.
Mildred is survived by her Daughters and Sons-In-Law, Mildred and Paul Mauceli, of Cape Copal, Florida, Barbara and George Broadright, of Conroe, Texas, Carolyn and Raymond Lilley, of New Caney, Texas, Francis and Phillip Scarcella, of Porter; Sons, Vernon Renfro and Jerry Renfro; Nine Grandchildren; Sister, Opal Moody. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Jack Wilkins
Funeral Services for Jack Wilkins, age 81, of Onalaska will be held Monday, July 30, 2012 at 10:00 AM at the Pine Forest Baptist Church in Onalaska with Rev. Larry Shine officiating the services. Interment
will follow in the Magnolia cemetery in Onalaska. Pallbearers will be Guy Wilkins, Sonny Wilkins, Tim Wilkins, Calvin Wilkins, Matt Woehil, and Randall Shaeffer. Visitation will be held Sunday afternoon beginning at 1:00 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston.
He was born on November 13, 1930 in Luling, Texas the son of Calvin Wilkins and Eva Laura (McGee) Wilkins and passed away on July 27, 2012 in Onalaska. He is preceded in death by his parents, Calvin Wilkins and Eva Laura (McGee) Wilkins and by his wife, Betty Jean (Mitchell) Wilkins.
Jack is survived by his Daughter and Son-In-Law, Karen and Billy Hedrick, of San Antonio; Sons and Daughters-In-Law, Guy A. and Rosi Wilkins, of Houston, Sonny and Lori Wilkins, of Houston and Tim and Yvette Wilkins, of Katy; Sister, Johnnie Hall of Spring; Grandchildren, Jennifer, Brandon, Calvin, Bryan, Cody, Matt, Cayse, Randall, Ashlin, Jordin, Kimberlin, and Camerin; Great Grandchildren, Brylie, Madison, Jack, Ariana, Morgan and Addison. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mary Jewel McGinnis
Mary Jewel McGinnis born February 13, 1937 in Stonewall, OK to Therman and Effie Harper Musgrove, passed away July 24, 2012 in Trinity, TX at the age of 75 years. Mary was a member of Carlisle Baptist Church in Trinity, TX. She is survived by her three children; Kathy Coston of Corrigan, TX, Louis McGinnis of Alamsa, CO and Jerry McGinnis of Humble, TX. Five grandchildren, Scott McGinnis of Huntsville, TX, Steven McGinnis of Willis, TX, Kelly Lambright of Corrigan, TX, Joshua McGinnis and Clint Massey; Six great-granchildren, Preston McGinnis, Anthony McGinnis, James McGinnis, Matthew McGinnis, Felicity McGinnis and Christen Oleinik. Mary is also survived by sisters, Christeen Pollet, Billie Jo Nampkin and Linda Price. She will be missed by her family and dear friends.
A visitation will be held Sunday, July 29, 2012 from 3 to 7 P.M. at Pace Funeral Home and graveside services will be at Brookside Memorial Park, Houston, TX on Monday, July 30, 2012 at 2 P.M. with Pastor Dwayne Pollard officiating.
Maggie Maugre Fredregill
Maggie Maugre Fredregill, 86 of Woodville, TX passed away July 27, 2012. She was born June 25, 1926 in Leesville, LA to Tilmon and Nettie Hinson. Maggie was a resident at Dogwood Trail Manor and was loved by all. She always had a “hello” and a smile for everyone. She loved her family and her many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husbands, sons, Ray Shown and Waymon Treadway, and grandchildren, Tina Shown, Crystal Abshire and Steven Shown and brothers, Mack Hinson and Clayburn Hinson. Maggie is survived by her three daughters, Elaine Treadway Owens and husband Clint of Woodville, TX, Darlene Treadway Tolbert and husband David of Corrigan, TX and Sheila Moye Fowler and husband Dale of Woodville, TX and a beloved daughter-in-law, Debbie Treadway of Trinity, TX. She is also survived by her grandchildren Missy Tolbert and husband Gary of Woodville, TX, Benny Owens and wife Bonnie of Warren, TX, Richard Shown of Colmesneil, TX, David Shown of Woodville, TX, Monica Reddick and husband Forrest of Trinity, TX, Edwin Fann and wife Courtney of Chester, TX and Chad Abshire of Woodville, TX; sisters, Clydine Parlette, Claudine Hare, Mary Tomplait, and Marcia Duncan and brothers, Randy Hinson and Danny Hinson, numerous great grandchildren and a host of family members and friends. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 29, 2012 from 6:00 until 9:00 P.M. at Pace Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 30, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at Pace Funeral Home with Brother Larry Trest officiating. Burial will follow at Camp Ruby cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be Richard Shown, David Shown, Benny Owens, Edwin Fann, Chad Abshire and Gary Tolbert; Honorary Pallbearer will be Dale Fowler.
Helen McClanahan
October 16, 1922 to July 27, 2012
Helen McClanahan, age 89 of Houston, Texas, passed away on July 27, 2012, in Houston. She was born on October 16, 1922, in Port Arthur, Texas, to parents, Harry B. Lively and Georgianne Garvey Lively. Mrs. McClanahan is preceded in death by her husband, Randall Ives McClanahan, Sr. and son, Randall Ives McClanahan, Jr. She is survived by daughter, Susan McClanahan Lott and husband, Bruce of Houston, Texas; granddaughter, Lisa Bean and husband, Chris of Denton, Texas; great grandson, Peyton David Bean; and great granddaughter, Pressley Elizabeth Bean.
Graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 30, 2012, at Forest Hill cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Bruce Lott will conduct the service.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Jeanne Mettauer Callison Easterling
Jeanne Mettauer Callison Easterling – born May 10, 1923 in Chireno, Texas. Jeanne passed on Wednesday July 25, 2012 at the young age of 89. She was preceded in death by first husband Ned Callison- second husband JR "Joe" Easterling-Father Paul Edward Mettauer-Mother Fannie Lou Day Mettauer-Sister Joy Mettauer Smith- Brother Jack Bob "Sonny"Mettauer- Nephews Jack Bob"Bobby" Smith and Jerry Smith III. She is survived by relatives Niece Jeanne Ann Smith Byrd- 3 Great Nephews-1 Great Niece-4 Great Great Nephews-3 Great Great Nieces.
She was raised by Mother Fannie Lou Day Mettauer a widow for 70 years. Fannie never remarried
after her Father Paul Edward Mettauer passed. Fannie took her family to Houston, Texas. At an early age she learned about hard work. She worked to help her mother, brother and sister at the family Café. Then worked as a buyer for Hughes Tools Company for 45 years, from 1942 to 1987. She was awarded outstanding women of the Hughes Tool Family. Retired with awards of Loyal Faithful and Meritorious Service.
She lived in Houston in Hunters Creek since 1955. Her yard and home was very important to her, if you drove on Voss Road you would see her working in her yard. She had a lot of pride in her home and yard. Enjoyed her fellowship and was involved in Second Baptist Church. Member of the Mary Martha Class. She filled her home and heart with beauty and love.
Viewing will be Sunday July 29, 2012 At Cochran Funeral Home in Onalaska, Texas from 5p.m.-8p.m. Graveside service will be in Houston, Texas at Forest Park cemetery on Westheimer at 10:00a.m., Monday, July 30, 2012. Associate Pastor Lee Maxey of Second Baptist Church will be officiating. Pallbearers are David Davenport, Kevin Davenport, Michael Davenport, George Cunningham, Josh Cunningham, Jimmy Dunn.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
ANDREW BRENNING VANCE SR.
ANDREW BRENNING VANCE SR. of Blanchard died peacefully on July 23, 2012 in the company of his family. He was 78 years old. Andy was born July 10, 1934 in Burleson County, Texas and except for time spent serving his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force, he was a lifelong resident of Texas. Andy lived a full and accomplished life. He took great pride, and he found great joy and success in the many roles he played in life as husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, in-law, co-worker, mentor, coach, neighbor and friend. Andy was a generous man who gave freely and cheerfully of his time and everything else he had without any expectation that his generosity be returned. Andy retired in 1990 and moved to Lake Livingston after working hard for more than 30 years at Continental Can Company in Houston during which time he developed many close and enduring friendships. Andy enjoyed most sports, and he especially loved baseball. He was an active member of Spring Branch American Little League in Houston for many years where he served as a director, coach, volunteer and fan. Andy also loved to fish and play dominoes, and he was darn good at both. But more than anything else, Andy loved spending time visiting with family and friends, laughing and telling stories.
Andy was preceded in death by Dorothy Machost Vance and their beloved daughter, Pamela Kaye; and also by his parents and several brothers and sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Dorothy Vance; his three sons, Andy Vance, Jr. and wife Peggy, Daryl Vance and wife Cindy, and James Vance and wife Tiffany; his son-in-law David Kaye; seven grandchildren, Mark Kaye and wife Lindsay, Reagan Vance, Justin Vance, Andy Vance III, Jack Vance, Blake Vance and Halee Vance; Bud and Margie Smith along with their sons Mike and Robert and families; his brother James Vance Sr.; three sisters, Anita Kubena, Evelyn Hall and Grace Lewis; and numerous other family members. Andy will be dearly missed by too many people to name all of whom are heartbroken to have lost him, but delighted and grateful to have had him in their lives.
Memorial Services for Andrew Brenning Vance, Sr. were held on Friday, July 27, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, Texas with Rev. Harold Isaacs officiating the services. Military Honors were provided by the VFW Post # 8568 Honor Guard.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Doris Inez Reeves
May 26, 1933 to July 25, 2012
Funeral Services for Doris Inez Reeves, age 79 of Trinity, Texas, will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Revival Center Church of God in Onalaska, Texas. Bishop T. Wayne Dority and Rev. Clay Duckworth will conduct the services. Pallbearers are: Curtis Ritchy, Mickie Barton, Ray Hines, James Dunaway, Jamie Johnson, Scott Spann, Kenny Johnson and Willard “Willie” Johnson, Jr. Following the church service, interment will be held at Eastern Gate cemetery in Trinity, Texas.
Doris was born on May 26, 1933, in Carlisle, Texas, to parents, Charlie B. Johnson and Leola Starnes Johnson, She married
Gerald Reeves on March 14, 1953, at Assembly of God Church in Trinity, Texas. Doris passed away on July 25, 2012, at her home in Trinity. She was a member of Revival Center Church of God in Onalaska.
Doris is preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Leola Johnson, three brothers, Clayton Johnson, Clarence Odis Johnson and Willard Johnson. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Gerald Reeves of Trinity; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Gene Evans of Livingston; son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Rene Reeves of Shepherd; two grandsons Gerry Solomon and wife, Kasey of Jacksonville, Florida, and Phillip Solomon of Trinity; two granddaughters, Natalie Reeves and Lauren Haggie of Shepherd; four great grandchildren, Kloe, Lanna, Layla and Luke; two brothers and two sisters-in-law, Robert “Dutch and Debbie Johnson of Fairfield, TX, and John and Sharon Johnson of Bryan, Texas; and one sister and brother-in-law, Edna Johnson and Jimmy Joe Walker of Livingston, Texas.
Visitation will begin at 5:00 PM on Friday, July 27, 2012, at Revival Center Church of God in Onalaska.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
