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Vernon Towns Lang, Sr.
August 21, 1934 - November 26, 2012
Vernon Towns Lang Sr., age 78 of Spring, Texas, was born August 21, 1934 in Camden, Texas, to parents, Louis and Mary (Cherry) Lang. Vernon passed away on November 26, 2012 in Spring, Texas.
Vernon is preceded in death by both of his parents, Louis and Mary (Cherry) Lang; wife, Hazel Marie Lang; brothers, Louis Lang and Eddie Carroll Lang; brother-in-law, Jack Lovett; sisters-in-law, Loraine Lang and Janell Lang. He is survived by his daughter, Terrie Manning of Houston, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Renee and Randall Swift of Southlake, Texas; son, Vernon Lang, Jr. of Houston, Texas; sister, Rhoda Mae Lovett of Shepherd, Texas; brother, Edwin Earl Lang of Oakhurst, Texas; grandchildren, Brandi Thames, Meagan Lezo, Harrison Swift, Sydney Swift, Aubrey Swift, Chase Lang, and Mandie Lang; great-grandchildren, Carlos Lezo and Anthony Lezo; numerous nieces, nephews and other friends.
Funeral services for Vernon Towns Lang, Sr. will be held Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 12:00 PM at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas. A visitation will be held the same day, beginning at 10:00 AM until service time. Interment
will follow the service at Union Springs cemetery in Corrigan, Texas. Brother Ray Hyden will be officiating.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Jolie Faith Vaughan
November 20, 2012-November 20, 2012
Jolie Faith Vaughan was born on November 20, 2012 in Houston, Texas to her parents, Michael and Amy Michelle (Cude) Vaughan and passed away on November 20, 2012 in Houston, Texas.
Survivors include her parents, Michael and Amy Vaughan; sisters, Hannah Murphy and Peyton Vaughan; brother, Logan Murphy, all of Onalaska; grandparents, Dianna and Tommy Duke, of Livingston, Scotty and Suzette Odom, of Dallas, Jerry and Sandy Upchurch, of Venus; great grandparents, Bob and Jimmie Jo Stutts, of Onalaska; numerous other relatives and friends.
Graveside services for Jolie Faith Vaughan will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 1, 2012 in the Magnolia cemetery with Bob Stutts officiating the services. Honorary pallbearers include Hannah Murphy, Peyton Vaughan and Logan Murphy.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
James Raymond Strittmatter
June 22, 1946 - November 20, 2012
James Raymond Strittmatter, age 66 of Point Blank, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 in Point Blank, Texas. James was born on June 22, 1946 in Ft. Worth, Texas, to parents, George Albert and Margarite Imogene Weed Strittmatter.
James Strittmatter is preceded in death by both of his parents, George and Margarite Strittmatter and his grandson, James Aaron Wright Jr. He is survived by his brother, Gerald Strittmatter; nephews, Joseph Strittmatter and John Strittmatter; daughter, Lisa Cronic; son-in-law, David Cronic; grandson, Michael Alexander; grandson, Kadin Cronic; grandson, Craig Cronic; grandson, William Cronic; son, Douglas Strittmatter; daughter-in-law, Amanda Strittmatter; Jovan Zuniga; grandson, Tyler Strittmatter; granddaughter, Nevaeh Strittmatter; daughter, Angela Strittmatter; grandson, Marc McComas; grandson, Thad McComas; grandson, Nathan McComas; son, James Aaron Wright, Sr.; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
A memorial service for James Raymond Strittmatter will be held Friday, November 30, 2012 at 3:00 PM at Penfield Baptist Church in Union Point, Georgia. Reverend David Jordan will be officiating.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Kenneth Ray Dillon
Kenneth Ray Dillon was born January 8, 1952 in Livingston, Texas, to N.K Dillon and Angie Lene Erwin Dillon and went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2012 at the age of 60 years and 10 months.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Guynne’ Lollar Dillon. Kenneth met Guynne 53 years ago on the day she was born and little did he know at the time that God would send her to him 29 years later. Kenneth is also survived by his two sons, Jeffrey Kyle Dillon and wife Laura Liles Dillon of Bryan, Texas, and son Marshall Keith Dillon of Livingston, grandson Carter Dillon and granddaughter, Caroline Dillon of Bryan, Texas; father-in-law and mother-in-law, R.B and Imogene Lollar of Goodrich, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Sandra Drews and husband Wally of Bryan, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and David Peck of Livingston, Texas; sister, Marsha Lawrence; sister and brother-in-law, Wanda Jo and Ronnie David of Trinity; brother and sister-in-law, Billy and Donna Gage of Caldwell; brother and sister-in-law, Don and Rosa Gage of Caldwell; sister-in-law, Tammy Knighton of College Station; brother-in-law, Danny Lollar of Goodrich, Texas; he is also survived by a host of loving uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, and cousins.
He is also survived by many supportive friends, especially Benny and Lea Ann Cude, Larry and Sheila Hill and James Gay. This group went through the doctor and hospital visits, called or visited daily and made sure the family lacked for nothing. Additionally, he is survived by his closest Postmaster friends and the entire Texas and National NAPUS family, (National Association of Postmasters of the United States) who continually sent cards and letters and prayed in support of the family.
Kenneth is preceded in death by his mother and father, Angie and N.K. Dillon; step- mother, Wanda Dillon; grandmothers and grandfathers; aunts and uncles; and brother-in-law, David Knighton.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. His kids and grandkids were his greatest joy. He loved and cherished his relationship with Jesus Christ and sought to assure other that we will all see each other soon, so this is nothing to be grieving over unless you are not prepared for heaven. He believed God has a plan, even in a death, and was not afraid to die as a Christian.
Kenneth began his Postal career as a clerk in the Livingston Post Office in 1971. Postmaster and Supervisor, Archie Holbrook and James Stutts gave him opportunities to go into management in 1977. Kenneth worked for the U.S. Postal Service for over 36 years, serving as Postmaster of Onalaska for almost 30 years and Officer-In-Charge of Livingston, Leggett and Shepherd Post Offices through his career. He was a Postmaster Trainer and served on Details including New Facility Studies which put new Post Office facilities in Onalaska, Rye, The Woodlands, Panther Creek, Beaumont, Bryan, College Station, Caldwell, Huntsville, New Waverly, and Goodrich. He, along with his fellow Postmaster Stoney Burk, prepared budgets for all offices in the Houston District for several years. His favorite boss, C.O. Sylvester recommended him as an EEOC investigator, which would eventually lead to his detail appointment as Coordinator for training all investigators and reviewing sexual harassment investigations in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana.
After retiring from the Postal Service, Kenneth went to work in the oilfield for his loyal, childhood friend, Benny Cude and his wife Lea Ann, as the HSE Compliance Manager. Kenneth was employed there until his death.
Kenneth was one of five individuals who organized and started the youth soccer program in Livingston. He coached soccer and baseball and served as Commissioner of the Youth Baseball Association. He served on the Polk County Child Welfare Board for eight years and was a charter member of the Onalaska Lions Club and Onalaska Chamber of Commerce. Kenneth was also a member of Central Baptist Church of Livingston.
Services for Kenneth were held Sunday, November 25, 2012, at 4:00 PM, at Central Baptist Church in Livingston, Texas. Interment
followed the services at Forest Hill cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Rev. Mike Meadows and Rev. Harold Isaacs officiated the services.
A visitation for Kenneth was held the day before the funeral service, Saturday, November 24, 2012, at 4:00 PM, at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangement.
Needham Weatherford Poncho
Needham Weatherford Poncho, age 68 of Livingston, Texas passed away on November 24, 2012, in Houston, Texas. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27, 2012, at the First Texas Indian Baptist Church, in Livingston, Texas, with Pastor Gary W. Evans officiating. Pallbearers will be Stewart Poncho, Richard Thompson, Marcus Thompson, Jermaine Poncho, Anthony Williams, Zachary Williams, Troy Langley and Harvey Williams. Interment
to follow at the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation cemetery in Livingston, Texas.
Needham was born on December 18, 1943, in Livingston, Texas to parents, Folsom Poncho and Taia (John) Poncho. He married
his wife, Henrietta (Austin) Poncho on July 26, 1969, at the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation, in Livingston. He is predeceased by his parents, Folsom and Taia Poncho; a brother, Chap Poncho and granddaughter, Chastity Tess.
Needham is survived by his wife, Henritta Poncho of Livingston, Texas; son, Eric Poncho of Livingston, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Elgin and Terri of Warren, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Jose Chavarria of Livingston, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Joyce Poncho of Livingston, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Elwin and Elizabeth Poncho of Spurger, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Marion and Mary Poncho of Woodville, Texas; sister, Ruthie Padilla of Pasadena, Texas; Lenora Williams of Livingston, Texas; sister, Jennie Thompson of Livingston, Texas; grandchildren: Cayley, Contessa, Caris, Chafton, Anthony, Tara, Jermaine and Alissa; three great grandchildren; and numerous other family and friends.
Needham was a funny, friendly, kind, loving and caring man. He loved his wife of 43 years and loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He worked for many years and retired from International Paper Company and worked part-time at the Alabama-Coushatta Senior Citizens and enjoyed his job.
For many years Needham served as the bass guitarist, song leader, Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher and Deacon of his church. But what he loved the most was serving the Lord, his Savor. He was very devoted to his church, encouraged, witnessed and prayed for people. He would visit other churches and places to sing and play his bass guitar when it came to the Lord. He always put Him first in his life and never turned down the Lord’s work and was never ashamed of it. Needham loved and honored Him and was always thankful for the life he lived. A job well done he did for his Lord and Savior.
Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
William Oscar Chesser
William Oscar Chesser, age 70 of Trinity, Texas passed away on November 25, 2012 at his residence in Trinity. He was born October 22, 1942, in Shepardsville, Kentucky to parents, Wurley B. Chesser and Lulla Pearl (Nicholson) Chesser. William married
his wife, Joann (Bradbury) Chesser in Houston, Texas on August 29, 1979. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wurley and Lulla Chesser; and one son, William Shane Chesser.
William is survived by his wife, Joann (Bradbury) Chesser of Trinity, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Belinda and Greg Gray of Laport, Texas; grandchildren: Blake, Braden, Zoie, and Hailey; sisters, Martha Ann and Evelyn; and brothers, Marshall, Hubert and Johnny.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Clara Emojean Dillon
Clara Emojean Dillon, age 80, of Livingston, Texas passed away on November 24, 2012, in Livingston. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 26, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston with Rev. Goodwin officiating. Interment
will follow at Rice cemetery.
Mrs. Dillon was born on February 7, 1932, in Livingston, Texas to parents Thomas Jefferson Rice, Sr and Sarah Ludi (Martin) Rice. She married
the love of her life, Euzell Dillon on December 24, 1950 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Sarah Rice; along with a daughter, Debra Holmes.
Mrs. Dillon is survived by her husband of 61 years, Euzell Dillon of Livingston; son and daughter-n-law, Rex and Gina Dillon of Livingston; son and daughter-n-law, Dennis and Kathy Dillon of Livingston; son and daughter-n-law, Greg and Shelly Dillon of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren: Lauren, Alex, Alyssa, Abigail, Amy, Ally, Kevin, Matthew and Ryan; great-grandson, Spur; brother, Thomas Jefferson, Rice, Jr, of Leggett; and numerous other family and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. .
Kenneth Ray Dillon
January 8, 1952 to November 22, 2012
Kenneth Ray Dillon, age 60 of Livingston, Texas, passed away on November 22, 2012. Funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, November 25, 2012, at Central Baptist Church in Livingston, Texas. Rev. Mike Meadows and Rev. Harold Isaacs will conduct the services. Interment
will be held at Forest Hill cemetery in Livingston, following the church service.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Nelda Pearl Mayes
July 31, 1930-November 21, 2012
Nelda Pearl Mayes, age 82, of Katy, was born July 31, 1930 in Livingston, Texas to her parents, Clifford Elmer Sanders and Willie Pearl Cubstead. She graduated from Sam Houston University, where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, where she also served as president. She was also a member of the Livingston Pilot Club. She taught school in Kingsville, Dickinson, Livingston, Goodrich, and Shepherd. She was a member of Central Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir. She was also a member of St. Luke‘s United Methodist Church in Houston, Texas. On September 1, 1950, she married
Bill Mayes and together they had four children. Nelda passed away on November 21, 2012 in Houston.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Clifford Elmer and Willie Pearl (Cubstead) Sanders and her husband, Bill Mayes.
Nelda is survived by her son, Keith Mayes and wife, Debbie, of Livingston, Texas; son, Toby Mayes and wife, Tracey, of Katy, Texas; daughter, Sally Renino and husband, Bob, of Cortlandt Manor, New York; daughter, Julie Hamrick and husband, James, of Houston, Texas; grandchildren, Willie and Betsy Mayes, Katie and Andrew Scott, James William Hamrick, Claire Hamrick, Ben Robert Renino, Mackenzie Mayes, Kellen Mayes; great grandchildren, Maggie Mayes, Harper Mayes, Miller Scott, Lucy Scott; numerous other relatives and friends.
Visitation for Nelda Pearl Mayes will be held from 6:00 PM-10:00 PM, Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, November 25, 2012 at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston with Rev. Mike Meadows, Rev. Steve Horn and Rev. Mark Lewis officiating the services. Interment
will follow the services at Peebles cemetery. Pallbearers will be Willie Mayes, Andrew Scott, James William Hamrick, Kellen Mayes, Ben Robert Renino, Chris Gibson, Bill Haecker, Steve Eska.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Benjamin (Ben) Harless
Benjamin Franklin Harless, 63, passed away at 10:58pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at his home in Rye, Texas of Cancer.
Ben was born July 17, 1949 in Boston, MA to Benjamin Francis Ferree and Geraldine Marie (Barker) Harless, who have preceded him in death.
Ben is survived by his spouse of 15 years, Nancy Armstrong Burney; a daughter, Melissa Lynne Harless of Livingston, Texas; a son, Benjamin Isaac Harless of Corcoran, CA; a brother, Wayne Ferree of Rye, Texas; two sisters, Yvonne Harless of Athens, WI; and Nancy Lowe of Florida; a brother-in-law, Lynn Armstrong of Dayton, TX; a sister-in-law, Betty Swenson of Boise, ID; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and extended close family members.
God saw that he was hurting and a cure was not to be, So he put his arms around him and whispered “Come with Me.” With tearful eye we watched him suffer and saw him fade away. We could not bear to lose him, but we could not bid him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands laid to rest. Now he has no more pain, and is peacefully resting in his Father’s arms!
He would say, “Do not grieve for me, for now I am free. My life has been full, I enjoyed much… good friends, good times, and my loved one’s touch. I’ve laughed, loved, worked… and don’t forget we played!! So please don’t cry for me, I haven’t really left you, I have just gone to my heavenly home, and I am closer than you know. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with all the joys and memories we have shared…. Close your eyes and know that I will always be with you! Until we meet again… I love you all and I know I was loved.”
Dad would have wanted us to build a Fire, gather around and reminisce about “Good Ole’ Times” and to not be upset over him leaving, but remembering what he left behind!
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Cochran, Sheco, & LLWS directly to help cover all costs during this difficult time for the family.
A viewing will be held from 4-6pm for the Family, 6-7pm for Friends, and a Memorial from 8-9pm on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Francisco Emmanuel Mendez
Francisco Emmanuel Mendez was born on July 26, 1999 to Juan Manuel Mendez and wife Maria in Galveston, Texas he passed away on January 10, 2013 at the age of 13. Francisco is survived by his loving parents; two siblings, Juan Mendez Jr. & Maria Del Rosario Mendez; one sister-in-law, Tiffany Mendez; two nieces, Summer & Natalie Mendez; two nephews, Juan & Javier Mendez; grandparents, many aunts, uncles, and cousins; numerous other relatives and a host of friends. Francisco had a lot of interests & hobbies, which included dance, soccer, worship, church, youth retreats, singing, playing the guitar. When he sang there was no heart that he didn’t touch and no knee that did not fall to the ground in worship to God. Francisco was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and The Spanish Choir there. His mom said “He was the youngest everywhere he went, but he always taught someone a lesson”. He went to Livingston Jr. High where he will be greatly missed. Visitation will be on January 15, 2013 from 5-8 P.M. at Pace Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with a rosary beginning at 7:00 P.M. A funeral Mass will be précised by Bishop Curtis Guillory S.V.D., D.D. with The Celebrant Reverend Clifton Labbe, S.V.D. at 6:00 P.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Livingston, Texas. Pallbearers, will be Denny Silva, Ivan Vasquez, David Rosas, Nate Wellz, Steven Salazar, Jose Medina; Honorary Pallbearers, Juan Manuel Mendez Sr., Juan Manuel Mendez Jr., Mariana Adame, Matachines Dance Group – St. Joseph Catholic Church, Nataley Rocha, Fatima Burgueño, Samuel Burgueño, Francisco Sauceda, Jesus Adame.
Nelda Maurine Moffett
Nelda Maurine Moffett was born on July 15, 1916 to John R. and Mary Miller Peebles in Livingston, Texas. Nelda went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2013 at the age of 96. She is survived by her loving daughter, Mary Ann Myrow and husband Leroy; grandchildren, Teri Goff, Keith Smith and wife Sandra; great grandchildren, Lindsey Ellisor and husband Daniel, Brandon Smith, Leanne Irwin, Zachary Smith, Megan Marlow and Zane Goff; great great grandchildren, Emily Moore, Bryce Moore, Kenzlie Smith, Parker Ellisor, Taylor & Lauren Ellisor; extended family, Myrow children & grandchildren; brother, Stacey Peebles; numerous other relatives and a host of friends. Nelda was preceded in death by both her parents; loving husband Roy H. Moffett; brothers Alvin, J.C., Edward & Billy; sisters, Maudie Collier & Twila Dickerson.
Nelda was a member of the First Baptist Church in Goodrich, Texas. She loved to crochet and was a caregiver to family and friends. Visitation will be on Saturday January 12, 2013 between 5-8 PM at Pace Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas. A Celebration of Nelda’s life will be on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 3:00 PM at Pace Funeral Home with Brother Tom Owens officiating. Interment
will follow at Peebles cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Pallbearers will be Robert Lantrip, Matt Moffett, Andrew Lantrip, Zachary Smith, Daniel Ellisor & Kerry Campbell. Honorary pallbearers will be Lindsey Ellisor, Brandon Smith, Zane Goff, Shane Moffett, Wade Moffett, James Walters & Steve Campbell.
