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EDYTHE ANN SMITH
EDYTHE ANN SMITH, 87, of Livingston, Texas was welcomed into Heaven, a new angel, on Tuesday, the 4th day of June 2013. She was known to family and friends as a beautiful, kind and generous Spirit throughout her life, who dearly loved the Lord. She was born on January 7, 1926 in Pleasureville, Henry County, Kentucky to Clifford and Lillian Blount Pratt. Her family moved to Livingston in 1935 where her father was a local dry goods merchant. She attended the Livingston Public Schools and at the age of 16 years she graduated from Livingston High School in the Class of 1942. Following her graduation, her family moved to Kentucky for a while. She graduated from Moorehead State Teachers College, Moorehead, Kentucky in 1946 and taught elementary school at Turner’s Station, Kentucky for one year. In 1947 she returned to Livingston and taught in the Livingston Elementary School for one school year. On June 1, 1947 she married
her high school boy friend, Sidney Ross Smith. She was married
to Sidney for 66 years.
She and her husband owned and operated a dry goods store in Livingston for over 20 years. Sidney, who was a C.P.A., operated an accounting business and later became President of the Livingston Telephone Company. Edythe Ann became a mother, when they adopted two beautiful baby brothers, Robert Mark and Frederick Michael. During their formative years she was P.T.A. Member, a Cub Scout Den Mother, and was in charge of the Food Committee for the softball team when her sons played this sport.
Throughout her life she was an active member of the Central Baptist Church. She taught a teenage girl’s Sunday School Class; served as President and Secretary of the Nettie Cochran Sunday School Class and was Chairman of the Church Flower Committee. She was also a member of the Joy Sunday School Class.
Edythe Ann was a member of the Livingston Garden Club and Livingston Golf Club. She was a charter member of the Robert Rankin Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and served as Vice Regent and Regent receiving state recognition for her work during her terms of office. She was a member of the Baylor University Women’s Club and served on Baylor’s Development Council. She has helped to support many Baylor Students in their quest towards a degree by establishing a Baylor Endowed Scholarship. She also gave a Green & White Scholarship each year for a Livingston High School graduate. In 2006 she was named an Outstanding Graduate of Livingston High School.
Edythe Ann and her husband established a charitable trust, the Smith Family Foundation. Through their generosity they built a Gazebo on the lawn of the Polk County Courthouse for public use for music concerts, weddings, etc. and gave the large chiming clock to the City of Livingston which is located in front of the new City Hall building. They also made a sizable contribution to the Polk County Higher Education Foundation for a new junior college being built and furnished a room in the new Memorial Medical Center of Livingston. To the Central Baptist Church for their new sanctuary they gave the children’s hand bells; a three manual pipe organ and a grand piano for the member’s enjoyment during worship services. These are only a few of the many charitable gifts that they have given to their Church, Livingston and Polk County.
In 2004, she became a member of the Board of Directors of the Forest Hill cemetery Association, Inc. and immediately desired to see landscape improvements to the cemetery. Through her generosity she landscaped the Memorial Garden area in the center of the cemetery which included beautiful greenery, a religious statue, State historical marker, and a flag pole for the visitors and public use.
Those who know Edythe Ann Smith well are aware that she has helped many young people with clothing, feeding, and encouragement to stay in school and graduate. She has also helped with the support of a Safehouse for women and children. There are many, many, people who have been touched by her when they have been in great need and she has quietly provided financial assistance without any public knowledge or recognition. She was a generous woman who experienced life to the fullest and accomplished her great dream--simply to matter. She was truly a notable woman of Livingston and Polk County whose presence will be greatly missed by her family, friends and colleagues.
Edythe Ann was preceded in death by her parents, sister Rose Dee Smith and husband Key, and her life long dear friends and classmates Mary Jo Nixon and Sunshine Wright. She is survived by her husband Sidney, sons Bob Smith and Fred Smith and fiancé’, Diana Lewis and sons Justin and Tyler, granddaughters, Sydnee Ann Smith and Christian Elizabeth Smith, sister-in-law, Mary Alice Wise and husband, Charles, niece, Mary Kathryn Wise, nephew Charles Ross Wise, niece Lillian Ann Arbogast and husband Al, nephew Isaac Key Smith and wife Barbara, great niece and nephews, Jennifer Smith, Nathan Smith, Kevin Arbogast, John Arbogast and wife Maggie; and also her friends, Thelma Mence, Peggy Carnes Lively, Lois Revis West, Bobbie Segrest and many other friends who she loved and they dearly loved her. Special Thanks to Dr. Jerry Wood & Staff and her caregivers, Malinda Pixley, Lorraine Durden, Veronica Diaz, and Theresa Cruz.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 6th from 5:00 to 8:00 PM in the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home. A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, June 7th at 2:00 PM at Central Baptist Church, with Bro. Barry Jeffries officiating and special music by Bro. Joel Salazar. Graveside service will follow at Forest Hill cemetery with Bro. Mike Meadows officiating.
Pallbearers are: Curt Walzel, Charles Wise, Gregory Ogletree, Kyle Mence, Tommie Legg, Melvin Joice, Fred M. Smith and Robert M. Smith. Honorary Pallbearers are: Joe Pedigo, Allen Peebles, Richard Collins, Lloyd Dickens, Dan Marsh, Jim Connor, Larry Horn, Bill Goodwin, Ray Tiner, James Bergman, Al Arbogast, members of the Joy Sunday School Class, members of the Livingston Lions Club and employees of the Livingston Telephone Company.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be made in her honor to, Central Baptist Church, 503 N. East Ave., Livingston, Texas 77351, or to the charity of your choice.
Irvin Albert Mitchell, Sr.
March 8, 1956 – June 4, 2013
Irvin Albert Mitchell, Sr., age 57 of Livingston, Texas, passed away on June 4, 2013, in Livingston. He was born on March 8, 1956, in El Paso, Texas, to parents, Christopher Mitchell and Bertha Macias.
Irvin is preceded in death by both of his parents and his son, Sgt. Irvin Mitchell, Jr. He is survived by his daughters, Amanda Kuhlmann and husband Sterlin, of Picayune, Mississippi, Katie Stephens and husband Jesse, of Livingston, Texas, and Megan Mitchell, of Highlands, Texas; son, Damion Mitchell, of Denver, Colorado; grandchildren, Micheal, Hailey, Christopher, Madison, Adrianna, Shila, Grace, Chase, Ethan, Joshua, Zachary, Jonathon, and Cody; brothers, Vernon Mitchell, of Alabama, and Christopher Mitchell, Jr., of Texas; sisters, Ophiela Chatellier and husband Tommy, of Mandiville, Louisiana; the mother of Katie and Megan, Dina Bench, of Highlands, Texas; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Alma Jo Westcott
Alma Jo Davis Westcott, 81 of Livingston died on Monday, June 3, 2013 in Livingston at her place of residence in the Bradford at Brookside. Alma Jo Davis Westcott was born December 8, 1931 in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas to her parents, Wilbur Buster Davis and Ora Lee Berryhill Davis. She was one of six children, five girls and one boy. She grew up and attended school in Palestine, Texas. She also attended business school in Palestine, where she learned her trade being a bookkeeper.
On June 21, 1952 she married
her husband and soul mate Robert J. Westcott Jr. here in Polk County, Texas. She worked for the Livingston Telephone Company; Polk County Courthouse and she found a home at Ogletree Lumber Company where she worked until she retired. She said she always enjoyed working there.
She and Robert had three daughters; Mary, Linda and Patricia. Alma was preceded in death by both her parents; her husband and soul mate Robert; her brother, Jimmy Carl Davis; her sister, Bertha Mae Ramey; one great granddaughter Clarissa.
She is survived by three sisters, Norma Jourline Breathwitt of Conroe, Texas, Molly Lee Galloway and husband William of Palestine, Texas, Shirley Ann Newsome and husband Gene of Palestine, Texas.
Alma is survived by three daughters, Mary Elizabeth Oliver and husband Ricky Dean Oliver of Kline, Texas, Linda Marie Brecheen and husband Fred of Mesquite, Texas, Patricia Diane Blalock and husband Thomas of Livingston, Texas.
Alma has eight grandchildren, Angela and Travis Foster of Magnolia, Texas, Scott Oliver of Germany, Alana Brecheen, Amanda Martin and Audrey Proza of Mesquite, Texas, Steven Placker of Nashville, Tn., Stephanie Faddis of Livingston, Texas, Tiffany Blalock of Marshall, Texas; five great grandchildren, Kaci Foster, Logan, Owen and Austin Placker and Patience Faddis; four step grandchildren, Bill, Tommy, Kris Blalock and Marcia Marsh; ten step grandchildren; sister in laws, Elsie Dutch Westcott and Betty Westcott of Dallas; one brother in law, Ralph and wife Wanda Westcott of Livingston.
Alma was a Christian by faith and a member of Blanchard Baptist Church. She and Robert were charter members of Chesswood Baptist Church of Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held at Pace Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas on June 4, 2013 from 5PM to 8 PM. A celebration of Alma’s life will begin at 10:00 AM on June 5, 2013 at Pace Funeral Home with Pastor Frank Aragon and Bro. Tommy Blalock officiating. Pallbearers will be Steven Placker, Dan Dugger, Ricky Oliver, Arnold Oliver, Roger Pierce, Danny Moseley, Tommy Blalock Jr. and R.D. Pierce. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Placker, Greg Ogletree and Kelton Ogletree. Interment
will follow at Peebles cemetery in Livingston, Texas.
Gwen Ruby Ham
Gwen Ruby Ham born on January 13, 1937 in Manchester, New Hampshire to William O. and Hazel I. O`Connor Robbins passed away on May 29, 2013 at the age of 76. Gwen is survived by sisters; Jacquelyn Cate of Contoocook, New Hampshire, Donna Johnson of Falmouth, Virginia and Marilyn Robbins of Franklin, New Hampshire; brother, William Robbins Jr. of Maine; friends, Pat Eversole of Coldsprings, Texas and Regina Windt of Shepherd, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews; a host of friends. Gwen is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Ham and both parents. She lived in the Shepherd community since 1976. Gwen’s former occupation was in the Home Health for 12 years.
Jack Lewis Horn
October 24, 1950 – June 3, 2013
Jack Lewis Horn, age 62 of Livingston, Texas, passed away on June 3, 2013, in Brownsville, Texas. He was born on October 24, 1950, to parents, J.D. and Edna (Rickard) Horn in Waxahachie, Texas. Jack worked as a Truck Driver.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lillian Gilmore; and a brother, Paul Ray Horn.
Jack is survived by his wife, Betty Horn, of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Jacqueline Webb; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Johnny Sharbine, of Houston, Texas; daughter, Tammy Carr, of Livingston, Texas; son, James Sharbine, of Naples, Texas; daughter, Sandy Barton, of Naples, Texas; grandchildren, Justin Barton, Ace Barton, Wesley Sharbine, Crystal Sharbine and Carol Sharbine, Heather Griffin, David Sharbine and Sarah, Timothy Sharbine, Jonathan Sharbine and Ashley Willeford, Ricky and Megan Carr; great-grandchildren, Maddi Sharbine, Hannah Sharbine, Serenidy Sharbine, J.B. Sharbine, Caden Griffin, Cameron Griffin, Brayden Carr, Hunter Carr; sister-in-law, Dorothy Webb, of Tyler, Texas. Numerous other relatives and friends, also survive.
Graveside services for Jack Lewis Horn will be held Thursday, June 6, 2013, at 2:00 PM, at Bluff Creek cemetery in Polk County, Texas with Bro. Darryl Hartless officiating the services.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Oscar Vernon Torno
June 11, 1926 – May 31, 2013
Oscar Vernon Torno, age 86 of Onalaska, Texas, passed away on May 31, 2013, in Onalaska, Texas. He was born on June 11, 1926, to parents, Otto Karl and Maggie McCarty Torno in St. Paul, Texas. Oscar married
his long time sweetheart Esther Marion on May 9, 1947 in Sinton, Texas. He also served in the United States Army and fought in WWII.
He is preceded in death by his wife in 2008; his parents, OK and Maggie; grandson, Emery Wayne Walker; two brothers, Otto Karl Torno, Jr. and Pat Gearald Torno; son-in-law, Boyd Walker and brother-in-law, Steve Rapach.
Oscar is survived by his four daughters, Ruth Walker, Carol Browning and husband, Don, Shirley Hufford and Candy Torno; ten grandchildren; three step grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren and fourteen step great grandchildren. One sister Alpha Rapach and one brother Billy and wife Marilyn Torno, sister-in-laws Patty Torno and Ruth Ann Floyd. Numerous other relatives and friends, also survive.
Funeral services for Oscar Vernon Torno will be held Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at 2:00 PM, at Cochran Funeral Home in Onalaska, Texas with Pastor Bill Cook officiating the services. Mr. Torno will have funeral services again at 3:00 PM on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at the Ritchea-Gonzales Funeral Home in Sinton, Texas. Interment
will follow the services in the Palms Memorial Garden cemetery in Portland, Texas. His body will be escorted to his grave by his pallbearers, Tony Smith, Matthew Walker, Gary Torno, Darrell Torno, Robert Marion and Troy Marburger.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 4, 2013 beginning at 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM, also at Cochran Funeral Home in Onalaska.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Helen Margaret Marsh
June 11, 1930-June 1, 2013
Helen Margaret Marsh, 82, passed away on June 1, 2013 from complications of a stroke. She was born on June 11, 1930, in Goose Creek to the late Leo and Vlasta Dziadek. She retired in 1984 after a long career at Southwestern Bell Telephone in Houston.
Survivors include three children, Susie Carraway and her husband Harvey; Rogers H. Marsh, Jr.; and Kathy Nail and her husband Mike; 3 grandchildren; 1 brother, 2 sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Rogers, 3 brothers, and 1 grandchild,
Graveside services for Helen Margaret Marsh will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 6, 2013 at her family plot in Bold Springs cemetery in Livingston with Bro. Harold Isaacs officiating the services. A memorial for her husband, Rogers, who passed away on April 1, 2013, will also be held after her services.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Gary Lee Stein
November 21, 1960 – May 31, 2013
Gary Lee Stein, age 52 of Rye, Texas, passed away on May 31, 2013, in Rye, Texas. He was born on November 21, 1960, to parents, William and Hazel Fay Warren Stein. Gary enjoyed motorcycles, being outdoors and going hunting and fishing.
He is preceded in death by his father, William Stein and his grandparents, Julia and Lubie Warren. Gary is survived by his mother, Hazel Stein, of Conroe, Texas; daughter, Shyane Stein, of Rye, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Nancy Stein, of Rye, Texas; sister, Julia Fay Stein, of Conroe, Texas; nephews, Robert Stein, II and wife, Jessica and James Stein and wife, Angel; nieces, Amy Stein, Tonya Parker and boyfriend, Shawn Thomas, Charity Lister and husband, Chris and Alisha McClain and husband, Ricky. Numerous great nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends, also survive.
Funeral services for Gary Lee Stein will be held Sunday, June 9, 2013, at 1:00 PM, at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Frank Aragon officiating the services. Interment
will follow the services in the Massey cemetery in Hortense, Texas. His body will be escorted to his grave by his pallbearers, Robert Stein, II, James Stein, Mark Moore, Tommy Fisher, Rick Lawson and Chester Tanton. Honorary Pallbearers are Robert Stein, Robert Casselberry and Ronnie Evans.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 7, 2013 and Saturday, June 8, 2013, both beginning at 5:00 PM, also at Cochran Funeral Home.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Dortha Geneice Miller
June 13, 1945 – May 29, 2013
Dortha Miller, age 67 of Livingston, Texas, passed away on May 29, 2013, in Lufkin, Texas. Dortha was born on June 13, 1945, to parents, Claude Chester Clopton and Edna Mae Moses.
Dortha is preceded in death by both of her parents; son, Tony Chumley; brothers, Jerry, Barry, Rodney, Norman, Patrick & Danny Clopton; sister, Diane Holman; sisters-in-law, Carol Clopton and Gayle Clopton; and step-mother, Faye Clopton. She is survived by her husband, David Miller, of Livingston, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Stacy and Wendy Guthrie, of Livingston, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Lesley and Josh Stowe, of Shepherd, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Jo Clopton, of Huntsville, Texas; grandsons, Nathan Guthrie, of Livingston, Nicholas Guthrie, of Livingston, Joshua Stowe, of Shepherd, and Zachary Stowe, of Shepherd.
Funeral services for Dortha Miller will be held Saturday, June 1, 2013, at 10:00 AM, at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Jesse Patton officiating.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 31, 2013, at 5:00 PM, also at Cochran Funeral Home.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
JOHN MEREDITH BRECHEEN, SR.
May 19, 1927 to May 29, 2013
Funeral services for John Meredith Brecheen, Sr., age 86 of Livingston, Texas, was held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 1, 2013, at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment
was held at Bold Springs cemetery in Livingston, Texas, following the chapel service. Rev. Roger Gregg conducted the services. Military Honors were provided by VFW Post #8568 Honor Guard.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Eunice Campbell Morrison
April 6, 1925 - May 24, 2013
Eunice Campbell Morrison, age 88, of Shepherd, Texas, passed away Friday, May 24, 2013, in Glennville, Georgia. Mrs. Morrison was born in Center, Texas on April 6, 1925. She is survived by her daughter, Saundra Morrison Winge and husband, Charles, of Glennville, Georgia; one grandson, John Preston and wife, Kelly and great grandson, Matthew Kent, of Temple, Texas; one granddaughter, Rhonda Rene Formby and husband, Chance and great grandson, Dash Patrick Formby, of Nashville, Tennessee; and one brother, Joe Campbell, of Livingston, Texas.
Mrs. Morrison is preceded in death by her husband, John Kenneth Morrison; son, James Kent Morrison; daughter-in-law, Barbara McKellar Morrison; one sister and five brothers.
Funeral services for Eunice Campbell Morrison will be held at First Baptist Church of Shepherd on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 2:00 PM. Interment
will follow services in the Shepherd City cemetery in Shepherd, Texas. There will be a visitation at First Baptist Church of Shepherd on Saturday from 1:00PM-2:00PM.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
