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D.E. “Spec” Roberts
August 12, 1915 - January 10, 2013

D.E. “Spec” Roberts, age 97 of Houston, Texas, passed away on January 10, 2013, in Livingston, Texas. He was born on August 12, 1915, in Nacogdoches, Texas, to parents, Thomas Jennings and Lodie Lee Roberts.

D.E. is preceded in death by both of his parents; wife, Elsie Roberts; brothers, Richard, Hubert, Kenneth, Charles, and Fred; sisters, Tommie Williams and Betty Pitman. He is survived by brother and sister-in-law, Don and Dixie Roberts, of Houston, Texas; sisters-in-law, Shelly Nesloney, of Houston, Texas, Verline Roberts, of Etoile, Texas, Alma Roberts, of New Caney Texas, Barbara Roberts, of Nacogdoches, Texas; brother-in-law, John Pitman, of Lufkin, Texas; and numerous nephews and nieces.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, January 14, 2013, at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Dr. James Frazier will conduct the services. Pallbearers are Todd Roberts, Sr., Jay Roberts, Reid Roberts, Aubrey Brown, Tommy Pitman and Ron Price. Internment will follow the service at Magnolia cemetery in Onalaska, Texas.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM until service time on Monday.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

John Frank Crosby

John Frank Crosby born December 18, 1935 to Clarence W. & Lillian Mae Kinney Crosby in Colmesneil, Texas passed away January 7, 2013 in Segno, Texas at the age of 77 years. Johnny is survived by numerous cousins and a host of friends. He is preceded in death by parents, wife and sister. A graveside service will be held 1pm Friday, January 11, 2013 at Turner Branch cemetery in Spurger, Texas.

Betty Christine Kyle

Betty Christine Kyle was born on June 21, 1930 to George Whited and wife Rose in Middleburg, Kentucky passed away on January 9, 2013 in Rye, Texas at the age of 82. Betty is survived by her loving husband of Ernest Kyle of 48 years. Also four children and four grandchildren, numerous other relatives and a host of friends. A Celebration of Betty’s life will be held at a later date.

Eugenia Murphy
February 13, 1919 to January 9, 2013

Eugenia Murphy, age 93 of Livingston, Texas, was born on February 13, 1919, and passed away on January 9, 2013, in Livingston.

Mrs. Murphy is preceded in death by her husband, Clayton E. Murphy. She is survived by all the staff at Timberwood Nursing Home.
Graveside Funeral Service will be held at 9:00 AM on Friday, January 18, 2013, at Houston National cemetery in Houston, Texas.
Visitation will begin at 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Thursday, January 17, 2013, at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Ada Faye Polite
August 19, 1925 - January 8, 2013

Ada Faye Polite, age 87 of Livingston, Texas, passed away on January 8, 2013, in Livingston, Texas. Ada was born on August 19, 1925, also in Livingston, Texas, to parents Jim and Mattie Sue Poncho Battise.

Ada is preceded in death by both of her parents; her husband, Ford Polite; two brothers, Charles Battise and Rev. Milton “Redd” Williams; and two sisters, Nettie Lee Poncho and Marville Price. She is survived by her son, Pete Polite, of the Reservation; granddaughter, Candice Polite Robinson and husband, Manning, of the Reservation; great-granddaughters, Aiylah Polite Robinson and Miyakoda Polite Robinson, both of the Reservation; brother, Burke Walker, of the Reservation; brother and sister-in-law, Oscar and Delores Williams, of the Reservation; sister-in-law, Pauline Williams, of the Reservation; along with a host of nieces and nephews. Ada will be escorted to her grave by pallbearers, Darren Obe, Sr., Nathan Williams, Clint Poncho, Clifford Williams, Jason Williams, Joel Williams, Shawn Walker, and Julian Sylestine. Honorary pallbearers include, Aaron Williams, Trey Bullock, and Roland Poncho.

Funeral services for Ada Faye Polite will be held Friday, January 11, 2013, at 2:00 PM, at Indian Village Assembly of God Church on the Reservation. Interment icon will follow the service at First Texas Indian Baptist Church cemetery. Rev. David Busby and Rev. Rudy Martinez will be officiating.

A visitation will be held Thursday, January 10, 2013, at 5:00 PM, also at Indian Village Assembly of God Church, with a wake service beginning at 6:00 PM.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Marjorie Nell Acres

Marjorie Nell Acres born July 4, 1936 to Nelson and Anne Smith Way in Bryan, Texas went to be with her Lord January 7, 2013 in Lufkin, Texas at the age of 76. Nell was a member of the First Baptist Church in Onalaska, Texas and a member of Alpha Delta Kappa Teachers Society. Her loving family includes husband of 58 years William Acres; son, Stephen Acres & wife Arlene; daughter, Sharon O’Neill & husband Bobby; Five grandchildren, Cori Johnson & husband Shaun, Christopher Rios, Casey Atkins & husband Austin, Matthew Acres and Michael Acres; numerous other relatives and a host of friends. Nell is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Bill Way; sisters, Sylvia Way & Sandra Way; grandchild, Mahlon Acres. Visitation will be held at Pace Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas on Friday, January 11, 2013 from 5-8PM with a Celebration of Nell’s Life on Saturday at 10:30 AM at First Baptist Church of Onalaska, Texas with Pastor Don Wilkey officiating. Graveside services will follow at Forest Park Lawndale cemetery in Houston, Texas at 3PM.

Henry Lee Johnson
July 19, 1942 - January 5, 2013

Henry Lee Johnson, age 70, of Livingston, Texas, passed away on January 5, 2013, in Livingston, Texas. Henry was born on July 19, 1942, in Blanchard, Texas, to parents, Willie and Ruby Franklin Johnson.

Henry is preceded in death by both of his parents, Willie and Ruby Franklin Johnson; son, Donell Houston; two brothers, Roosevelt Johnson and Sonny Johnson; and sister, Jimmie Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Plesteen Johnson; daughters, Stephanie Johnson, of Livingston, Texas, Keisha Houston, of Houston, Texas, and Marquetta Rodgers, of Houston, Texas; brother, Lee Otis Johnson, Sr., of Houston, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Faye Hill and Joe, of Livingston, Texas; sister-in-law, Ora Johnson, of Livingston, Texas; grandson, Kieron Johnson, of Livingston, Texas; grandson, Eric Johnson, of Livingston, Texas; grandson, Lynn Johnson, of Livingston, Texas; grandson, Xavier Lee, of Huntsville, Texas; granddaughter, Cortney Lee, of Houston, Texas; grandson, Dontrelle Lee, of Houston, Texas; granddaughter, Keoyna Lee, of Houston, Texas; grandson, DeAress Lee, of Houston, Texas; granddaughter, Dominique Rodgers, of Houston, Texas; granddaughter, Demisha Rodgers, of Houston, Texas; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services for Mr. Johnson will be held, Saturday, January 12, 2013, at 11:00 AM, at Grace Hill Baptist Church, in Livingston, Texas. Pastor Scott Harrell will be officiating the service. Interment icon will follow at Carriville cemetery. Visitation will be held the same day, beginning at 9:00 AM, until service time.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Patsy Ruth Allen

Patsy Ruth Allen, born December 10, 1931 to Payton and Trudie Estel Richardson Went to be with her Lord January 5, 2013 at the age of 81 years. She was a member of Holly Grove Baptist Church. Patsy is survived by her Loving husband D. H. Allen; son, Charles Morris & wife Lydia; daughters, Trudie F. Miller & husband Glenn, Ann Gilbert & husband Ed, brother, Marvin Richardson & wife Melvice; sisters, Ludell Richardson & husband Roy Kenneth, Eddie Brackin & husband Billy, Bobbie Collins; step daughters, Drucilla Miller & husband Gary, Wanda Parsons & husband Bob; 15 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild; numerous other relatives and a host of friends. She is preceded in death by her parent; son, Greg Richardson; brother, Calvin Richardson; sister, Charlsie Waltrip. Visitation will be held from 5pm till 8pm Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Pace Funeral Home. A Celebration of Patsy’s Life will begin at 10 am Monday, January 7, 2013 at Holly Grove Baptist Church with Brother Billy Brackin officiating. Interment icon to follow at Holly Grove cemetery.

Edna Hart Hill Burton

Edna Hart Hill Burton was born on October 20, 1923 to J. B. Hill and Ferbie Adline Garner in Amity, Arkansas passed away on December 28, 2012 in Livingston, Texas at the age of 89. Edna was a member of Melrose Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. She belonged to the VFW Ladies Aux. of Houston and the Livingston Red Hat Society; Edna moved to Livingston, Texas and retired after the death of her husband Jordan Garrett Burton. Edna is survived by children, Alice Ridgeway and husband Kenneth, Rebecca Middleton and husband Richard, Sue Jones and husband Ben, Allen Burton and wife Doreen and Stan Burton and wife Becky; Seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; Numerous other family and a host of friends.

Edna is preceded in death by both her parents; loving husband Jordan Garrett Burton; three brothers; six sisters; one grandson, Ricky. A Celebration of Edna’s life will be at 12:00 PM on December 31, 2012 at Pace Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with Pastor Harold Isaacs officiating.

Mildred T. Hamilton

Mildred T. Hamilton born on December 8, 1927 to Clarence Pridgen and Adderie Adana Anderson Pridgen in Livingston, Texas passed away on December 24, 2012 in Grand Junction, Colorado at the age of 85 years old. Mildred is survived by two children, Luther Thompson Jr. of Whitewater Colorado, and Helen Swensen of Fairview, Utah; grandchildren Travis Thompson and Chandra Thompson; sister Pauline Maze and brother, Joe Pridgen and wife Carol. She is preceded in death by both her parents; two husbands, Luther Cade Thompson Sr. and Rick Hamilton; brother, Marion Pridgen. A Celebration of Mildred life will be on December 31, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at Mt. Rose cemetery in Livingston, Texas.

John Allen Weaver
December 9, 1932 - December 30, 2012

John Allen Weaver, age 80 of Livingston, Texas passed away on December 30, 2012, in Lufkin, Texas. John was born on December 9, 1932, in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, to parents Paul Endly and Sara Francis Love Weaver.

John is preceded in death by both of his parents; brothers, James Alvin Weaver, Howard Arthur Weaver, and Stanley David Weaver. He is survived by wife, Margie Tutor, of Livingston, Texas; grandson, Billy Willingham of Katy, Texas; great-grandson, Ian Willingham, of Corpus Christi, Texas; great-grandson, Oliver Willingham, of Houston, Texas; sisters, Francis Eilene Weaver, Lela May Weaver, Hazel Ann Weaver, Pauline Evelyn Weaver, and Rosalind Louise Weaver; brothers, Robert Vernon Weaver, Paul Everett Weaver, Steven Craig Weaver, Roy Dale Weaver, and Kent Jay Weaver.

Services for John Allen Weaver will be held, Thursday, January 3, 2013, at 2:00 PM, at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Chris Borden will officiate the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First Assembly of God Church, 2025 N. Houston, Livingston, Texas.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Cody Lee Thinnes
October 21, 1990 - December 29, 2012

Cody Lee Thinnes, age 22 of Livingston, Texas, passed away on December 29, 2012, in Livingston, Texas. Cody was born on October 21, 1990, in Channelview, Texas, to parents, Joe and Lynn Thinnes.

Cody is preceded in death by his Maw-Maw and Paw-Paw, Sandra Hood and Leonard Richardson; aunt, Jena Sue Patterson; and high school friend, Jimmy Snyder. He is survived by his baby girl, Madison Leigh Thinnes, of Livingston, Texas; parents, Joe and Lynn Thinnes, of Livingston, Texas; mother of his child, Faith Gradney, of Livingston, Texas; brother, Tommy Thinnes and wife Myra, and niece Mia, of Livingston, Texas; brother, Ricky Carr and wife Megan, of Livingston, Texas; grandparents, (GaGa) Cora Sue Watson, of Coldsprings, Texas, Bill and Karla Thinnes, of Orofina, Idaho, Robert and Chari Hood, of Gulfport, Mississippi, and Gramma and Mick Jenkins, of Norfork, Oregon; aunts and uncles, Robyn Cyr and son Lucas, Johnny Cyr, Darrell Hood, Billy Hood, Bobby Hood, Glenn and Beverly Conner, Ronald Patterson, and John and Jenay Farley; girlfriend, Alicia Gonzales, of Livingston, Texas; numerous cousins and other relatives and a host of friends. Brothers In Arms, Lacy Wallace, Damon Vessey, Josh Barker, Jeffrey Petterman, Lucas Stayton, Cody Garefalos, and 72nd engineering battalion. Cody served in the National Guard and is an Iraq Veteran.

Services for Cody Lee Thinnes will be held, Saturday, January 5, 2013, at 11:00 AM, at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas. Interment icon will follow at Ryan cemetery in Tarkington, Texas. Rev. Don Burkett and Bro. Darrell Hartless will be officiating. Military Honors will be provided by VFW Honor Guard Post #8568. The Patriot Guard Riders will also be a part of the service.
A visitation will be held, Friday, January 4, 2013, at 5:00 PM, also at Cochran Funeral Home.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Lester Manshack

Funeral Services for Lester Manshack, 73, of Highlands, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 4, 2013 in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel in Corrigan, Texas. Burial to follow in the Union Springs cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 3, 2013 in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Mr. Manshack was born August 31, 1939 in Jasper, Texas and passed away December 28, 2012 in Baytown, Texas.

Funeral Services entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home.

ELMIRA RODGERS SEALS
December 3, 1922 to December 29, 2012

Elmira Rodgers Seals, age 90 of Point Blank, Texas, passed away on December 29, 2012, at her home. She was born on December 3, 1922, in Midland, Texas, to parents James H. and Amelia Freude Rodgers.

Mrs. Seals was preceded in death by her parents; son, Charles Meek; two brothers and three sisters. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth and James Hicks of Onalaska, Texas, Sue and Bill Venable of Point Blank, Texas, and Lily and Matt Zahn of Gillette, Wyoming; daughter-in-law, Janice Meek of Snyder, Texas; thirteen grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 5, 2013, at Trickham Union Church in Trickham, Texas. Rev. McClatchy will conduct the services. Inurnment will follow the church service at Trickham cemetery.

Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Frank Edwin Flowers
January 13, 1941 to December 27, 2012

Our father, Frank Edwin Flowers, Sr., went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 27, 2012. He was 71 years of age. “Pops” was born to Clyde and Maudie Flowers on January 13, 1941 in Hemphill, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Neva Lewis, and sons, Frank, Jr. and Robert Clay. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Ann Flowers; daughter, Margaret Torres and husband, Daniel; sons, Steven DeWayne Flowers and wife, Jennifer, and Joseph Earl Flowers and wife, Kristin; grandsons, Brandon and Austin Lewis, Mario Hernandez, II and Jakeb and Darren Flowers; granddaughters, Ashley and Lindsay Hernandez and Abigail Flowers; great granddaughters, Kyrston and Haven Hernandez and Jayde Lewis; plus many, many more family and friends. Our father was born and raised in East Texas and at the age of 18, he joined the USMC. He was Honorably Discharged after 11 years of service with one year of service in Vietnam. Pops eventually moved his family to Texas City and worked for more than 20 years at Amoco Oil refinery. Our parents started a new life in Livingston, Texas after pops retired from Amoco. They joined Beacon Bay Baptist Church where he became a Deacon and made many new and lasting friendships. In July 2011 our parents moved back to Texas City to be close to family while pops battled stage 4 COPD. He put a Hard and Courageous Fight. Throughout his life our Father was a pillar of strength to his family. He was a Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather. Above all else, he was a Friend. He will be missed so much.

We as a family would like to thank Heart to Heart Hospice and especially Donnika, Angie, and Mike. Thank you so much for everything.

Memorial Services for Frank Edwin Flowers, will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Beacon Bay Baptist Church in Livingston with Bro. Harold Isaacs officiating the services. Military Honors will be provided by VFW Post #8568. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Beacon Bay Baptist Church.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Gordon Howard LeBarron
July 20, 1936 to December 29, 2012

Gordon Howard LeBarron, age 76 of Livingston, Texas, passed away on December 29, 2012, in Livingston, Texas. He was born on July 20, 1936 in Bellingham, Washington, to parents, Clifton and Nona Mae LeBarron. Gordon is preceded in death by his parents, and is survived by one sister. Gordon served in the U.S. Air Force for nine years.

No service is planned, but a register book will be available for his friends to sign at Polk County Enterprise in Livingston, Texas.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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