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Mark Alan Madere
March 10, 1966 to November 6, 2012
Mark Alan Madere, 46, a beloved son and brother and a talented video editor, artist and graphics designer, died on November 6, 2012 in Livingston, Texas.
Mr. Madere was born March 18, 1966, in Texas City, Texas, the son of Iris and Warren Madere. He attended public school in Texas City before his family moved to Livingston in 1980. He was a 1984 graduate of Livingston High School.
In 2005, he graduated from Westwood College of Technology in Fort Worth, Texas, where he engaged in the study of graphics design, video editing and Internet technology. He later worked for Digital 2000 Systems in Houston, a video production company.
His parents and his brother, Michael Madere of Houston, survive him.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on November 9, 2012, at Cochran Funeral Home, 406 Yaupon, in Livingston. Mike Miller, minister of the Oak Grove Church of Christ in Livingston, will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to the SPCA of Polk County in Livingston.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Shirley V. Tanner
March 15, 1936 - November 5, 2012
Shirley V. Tanner, age 76, or Livingston, Texas, passed away on November 5, 2012 in Livingston, Texas. Shirley was born on March 15, 1936 in Carlsbad, New Mexico, to parents, John William Gaines and Viola B. Burton Gaines.
Shirley was a lifetime member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, she also was a tole painter. She loved baking, laughing, having fun, and playing bingo. Shirley is preceded in death by both of her parents, John William Gaines and Viola B. Burton Gaines; son, Thomas Tanner; grandson, Thomas Tanner III; sister, Muriel Phillips; brothers, Bill Gaines, Gene Gaines, and Denman Gaines. She is survived by her husband, Norville Tanner, Sr. of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Rita Conway of Livingston, Texas; son, Norville Drue Tanner, Jr. and Kelley Arredondo, of Indiana; son, Roy Dale Tanner and Lori, of Indiana; grandchildren, Sean Conway, Brittany McCorstin; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 12:00 PM at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
A memorial service will be held Friday, November 9, 2012 at 11:30 AM also at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
“DJ” David Elbert Johnson, Jr.
January 21, 1925-November 4, 2012
“DJ“ David Elbert Johnson, Jr., age 88, of Livingston was born on January 21, 1925 in Ada, Oklahoma and passed away on November 4, 2012 in Livingston. He was a great husband, father and grandfather. “DJ” was highly known for his lawn mower shop, “DJ‘s Lawn Mower Repair.”
He is preceded in death by his wife, Anneliese Johanna Dormagen and son, Michael Thomas Johnson.
“DJ” is survived by his son, Peter Johnson, of Arkansas; daughter, Linda McFarland, of New Mexico; son, Steve Johnson, of Livingston; six granddaughters, Cristy Brasher, of Hurst, Lori Johnson, of Denton, Michelle Grady, Beth Johnson, Jessica Johnson, Sera Johnson; grandson, Gary Ray McFarland, Jr.; nine great grandchildren; numerous other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
“Grandpa” Arthur Vaughn
July 31, 1919-November 4, 2012
Arthur George Vaughn “Grandpa”, age 93, of Livingston was born on July 31, 1919 in Salem, Missouri to his parents, George Elmer Vaughn and Alice Anna (Maganzer) Vaughn and passed away on November 4, 2012 in Livingston. He was a member of the Giddeons and enjoyed wood working in his spare time.
He is preceded in death by his parents, George E. and Alice Vaughn; loving wife of 50 years, Margaret Vaughn; brothers, James and George Vaughn; son-in-law, Jerry Lamb.
“Grandpa” Arthur Vaughn is survived by his daughter, Geraldine Lamb, of Willis; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Kirby “Clint” Thetford, of Livingston; three grandsons, Arthur “Artie” Moore, of Livingston, Clinton Eugene Thetford, of Eastland, Christopher Lee Thetford, of Traverse City, Michigan; four great grandchildren; brother, Elmer Vaughn, of Terrehaute, Indiana; numerous other relatives and friends.
Visitation will begin at 5:00 PM, Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 8, 2012 at the Midway cemetery in Livingston with Bro. Robert Smith officiating the services. Military honors will be provided by the VFW Post 8568.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Jack Travis Hall
December 15, 1962 to November 2, 2012
Jack Travis Hall, age 49 of Livingston, Texas, passed away on November 2, 2012, at his home in Livingston. He was born on December 15, 1962, in San Antonio, Texas, to parents Jimmie Hall and Lois Day.
Jack is survived by his daughter, April Hall; son, Andrew Hall; father, Jimmy Hall; mother, Lois Day; sister, Sonja Clamon, brother and sister-in-law, Clayton and Traci Day; step-mother, Jennie Battise; special friend, Raymond Knight; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 10, 2012, at Magnolia Hill cemetery in Polk County, Texas. Rev. Bill Brackin will conduct the service. Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM until service time at graveside.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Sturgis Elliot Chadwick, Jr.
November 23, 1931 to October 28, 2012
Sturgis Elliot Chadwick, Jr., age 80 of Livingston, Texas, passed away in Memorial Medical Center in Livingston on October 28, 2012. He was born on November 23, 1931, in New York City, New York, to parents Sturgis Elliot Chadwick, Sr., and Louise Dennett Chadwick. Sturgis was a member of the Masonic Lodge A.F.& A.M. and was a member of the Shrine Jesters and served in the U.S. Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sturgis and Louise Dennett Chadwick, Sr., and son, Steven Chadwick. Sturgis is survived by his wife, Shirley Chadwick of Livingston, Texas; three sons, Sturgis “Butch” Chadwick III of Winnetka, Illinois, Philip Chadwick and his wife Kendall of Shasta, California, and William Rex McKinsey and his partner A.J. Allon of Truro, Massachusetts; two daughters Lisa Sikora and her husband Dave of Austin, Texas, and Jean-Marguerite Miller and her husband Chuck of Livingston, Texas; ten grandchildren, Elizabeth, Madeline and Olivia Sikora, Sam and Steve Chadwick, Charles and Courtney Miller, Mya, Giana and Jacob Alton.
A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 10, 2012, at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Rev. James Frazier will conduct the service. Honorary pallbearers are Bob Burke, Chuck Miller Gary Barnes, Eddie Martin, Jim Dickens, Dr. Woody Reese and David Sikora.
The family request that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Brian Tumor Association, 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue., Ste. 550, Chicago, Illinois 60631.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Paul Allin Heifner
November 26, 1934 to October 31, 2012
Paul Allin Heifner, age 77 of Livingston, Texas, passed away on October 31, 2012, in Livingston, Texas. Paul was born in Moberly, Missouri, to parents Joseph Ernest Heifner and Helen Yeakey Heifner. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the years 1956 to 1962.
Paul is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Helen Heifner, sister, Lollie Roberts, brother-in-law, Joe Roberts, niece, Stephanie Jo Roberts, sisters, Virginia Heifner and Corrine Hess. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jo Jo Heifner of Livingston; Mike and Donna Heifner of Joplin, MO, Patrick and Cindy Heifner of Bloomington, IN, Andrew and Mary Kaus of Holyrood, KS, Donna and Rob Sonesone of Ellis, KS, John Heifner of Ellis, KS, Jodi & Clint Williams of Missouri City, TX, Joseph and Sasha Arredondo of Clute, TX, Cynthia and Albert Boykin of Evans, GA, most loving Mama, Ida Caldwell; sixteen grandchildren, Melissa, Kaleigh, Geoffrey, Abby, Lean, Courtney, Zachary, Bethany, Corbin, Kamryn, Chloe, Kirstin, Kendall, Kobe, Steven and Nichole; eight great grandchildren, Camille, Aubrey, Rory, Angelus, Kaadyn, K.K., Bridgette and Kendra; four dogs, four cats and kittens to come; aunt and uncle, Louis and Billy Trero, niece, Melissa Mills, cousins, Carla and Ernie Anderson.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, November 5, 2012, at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Pastor Bill Cook will conduct the services. Internment will follow the chapel service at Splendora cemetery in Splendora, Texas. Military Honors will be conducted by VFW Post #8568 Honor Guard.
Visitation will begin at 5:00 PM on Sunday, November 4, 2012, at Cochran Chapel in Livingston.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Obit for Robyn Snook
January 19, 1957 - November 2, 2012
Robyn Henderson Snook, age 55, of Spring Texas, passed away on November 2, 2012 in Livingston, Texas. Robyn was born in Melborne, Florida, on January 19, 1957, to parents Robert Courtland Bob Henderson and Janie Jeanette Henderson.
Robyn is preceded in death by both of her parents, R.C and Janie Henderson; and brother, Joe Henderson. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Crystal and Tommy Faught of Livingston, Texas; grandson, Kyle Faught of Livingston, Texas; granddaughter and grandson, Dawn and David Brown of Hinesville, Georgia; granddaughter and grandson, Glenda and Josh Phillips of Trenton, Florida; grandson, George Faught of Hinesville, Georgia; great-grandson and great-granddaughter, Noah and Khole Brown of Hinesville, Georgia; great-grandson and great-granddaughter, Gabriel and Kandiance Faught of Trenton, Florida; great-grandson, Curtis Phillips of Trenton, Florida; sister, Trudy Bunch of Spring, Texas; sister, Becky Logan of Bedias, Texas; sister, Cheryl Bevans of Livingston, Texas; nephew and niece, Michael and Jennifer Hoffer of Livingston, Texas; niece and nephew, Beverly and Darrall Usher of Spring, Texas; nephew, Robert Leslie of Big Sandy, Texas; niece and nephew, Shelly and David Moore of Livingston, Texas; niece and nephew, Sherry and Dusty Griffin of Big Sandy, Texas; niece, Shirley Hoffer of Livingston, Texas; nieces and nephews; Lisa, Cody, Cali, Menike and Jeremy Usher, all, of Spring, Texas; numerous other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Charlotte Ree Stefka
August 30, 1934-November 1, 2012
Charlotte Ree Stefka, 78, of Livingston, Texas passed away on November 1, 2012 in the comfort of her home.
She was born to the late Ral Loyd and Linnie Cone on August 30, 1934 in Sweeney, Texas. She married
Fred Stefka April 23, 1955 in El Campo, Texas and for 57 years she has lovingly referred to him as “Freddy”. She was a member of the Livingston Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Charlotte was a strong and independent lady who was deeply loved. She will be missed by all of those whose lives that she touched.
Charlotte leaves behind her husband, Fred Stefka, of Livingston; four daughters, Regina Chambless, of Livingston, Monica Edwards, of Bryan, Mitzi Thompson and husband, Ronald, of Lovelady, Lynette Lilley and husband, Richard, of Splendora; grandchildren, Charlene Palmeri and husband, Joe, of Florida, Erica Chambless, of New York, Michael Chambless, of Georgia, Alyssa Smith, of Clearlake, April Howard, of Bryan, Kyle Schaeffer, of College Station, Lindsey Edwards, of Bryan, Brianna Edwards, of Bryan, Ariel Lilley Lane and husband, Shawn, of Humble; great grandchildren, Shane Turner, Saylor Tisdale, Molly Lane, Cheyenne Schaeffer; sister, Blanche Spell, of Henderson; numerous other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Ral Loyd and Linnie (Gardner) Cone; her special grandson, Jacob Paul Howard; sister, Lora Lou Williams and brother, R.L. Cone.
Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, November 4, 2012 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston with Randy Maze officiating the services.
The family would like to express their deep appreciation for all of the loving assistance that was provided for Charlotte Ree Stefka and the family during her lengthy illness by the medical staff, home health care attendants, congregation, friends, and neighbors.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Charles Wayne Herron
Charles Wayne Herron, born Feb. 23rd, 1934 in Concord, Texas to Jack and Maude Prince Herron, passed away Nov. 2, 2012 in Trinity, Texas at the age of 78 years. Charles was employed as a glass cutter with Texas Tempered Glass out of Houston for over 40 years. He was a veteran having served in the United States National Guard, an avid fisherman, having spent many hours setting trot lines for his “favorite” catfish.
His loving family includes, companion, Jacqueline Broussard; son, Stevie Herron, daughters, Cindy Biddle, Janet Huffman & Terry Lynn Clay; sisters, Mildred Looney & husband Mac, Evelyn Wagner, Shirley Dwiggins & husband Randy; brother, John Herron & wife Pat. And numerous grand & great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of friends He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Katherine Herron; brother, Drewry Herron. A graveside service will be held 2pm Sunday, November 4, 2012 at Glendale cemetery in Trinity, Texas with Brother Oval Barger officiating.
Billy Stutts
November 23, 1933 to November 1, 2012
Billy Isaac Stutts, Sr., age 78 of Goodrich, Texas, passed away on November 1, 2012, at his home in Goodrich, Texas. He was born on November 23, 1933 in Onalaska, Texas, to parents, Howard Woodbury Stutts, and Blythe Mozelle Vaughan Stutts. Billy married
Phyllis Mae Kirsch on June 5, 1954, in Houston, Texas. He was a member of Onalaska Baptist Church and a lifetime Honorary Fireman of Onalaska Voluntary Fire Department.
Billy is preceded in death by his parents H. W. and Blythe Stutts; sisters, LaVaun Smith, Janice Angle, Baby Marilyn Stutts; brothers, Jack Stutts and Chipper Stutts; great granddaughter, Cierra McCoy; mother-in-law, Edith Kirsch and father-in-law, Earl Kirsch. He is survived by his beloved wife, Phyllis Mae Stutts of Goodrich, Texas; son, Billy Isaac Stutts, Jr. and wife, Emma Stutts of Goodrich, Texas; daughter, Harriett Stutts Hales and husband Jay F. Hales of Livingston, Texas; grandson, Jay F. Hales, II and his wife Leala Hales of Livingston, Texas; granddaughter, Amanda Stutts McCoy of Goodrich, Texas; granddaughter, Jacinda Hales Lewis and husband, Billy Joe Lewis of Livingston, Texas; granddaughter, Carrie Stutts Gibbs and fiancé, Levi Willson of Livingston; grandson, Brian Glen Burks of Ft. Riley, Kansas; grandson, J.J. Burks and fiancé, Amie Farrington of Big Sandy, Texas; fourteen great grandchildren; three brothers, Bob Stutts and wife, Jimmie Jo, Austin Stutts and wife, Shirley, and Juke Stutts and wife, Carol Ann, all of Onalaska, Texas; sister-in-law, Joan Strong of Goodrich, Texas; brother-in-law, David Kirsch and wife, Helen of Ft. Edwards, NY; and sister-in-law, Kathy Key and husband, Gene of Livingston, Texas; and Gus.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, November 5, 2012 at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, Texas. Rev. Dennis Hodge will conduct the services. Pallbearers are Howard W. Smith, Kevin Smith, David Cunningham, Raymond Bishop, Doyle Hodge and Ronnie Hodge. Honorary pallbearers are James B. Bishop, Jay Stutts, Howard A. Smith, Steve Spangle, Ray Spangle, Johnny Ray Burnett, Teddy Koska and James Thompson.
Visitation will begin at 5:00 PM on Sunday, November 4, 2012, at Cochran’s Chapel in Onalaska, Texas.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
