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Reginald Gillespie, Jr
September 22, 1949 – July 23, 2013
Reginald Gillespie, Jr., age 63 of Goodrich, Texas passed away on July 23, 2013 in Kingwood, Texas. Reginald was born on September 22, 1949 in Houston, Texas to parents, Reginald Gillespie, Sr. and Kathryn French.
Reginald is preceded in death by both of his parents; step-father, W.C. Spinks; sister, Barbara Chestnut; grandsons, Ethan Wayne Gillespie and Jason Wilkerson. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Gillespie of Goodrich, Texas; daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa and Jeremy McVey of Conroe, Texas, Cyndi and Benny Wilkerson of Goodrich, Texas, Cheryl and Roger Warden of Livingston, Texas, and Jerri Lynn and Johnny Burnett of Goodrich, Texas; sister, Elaine Pipes of Livingston, Texas; sister, Joan Spinks of Livingston, Texas; brother, John Spinks of Livingston, Texas; ten grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; numerous other relatives and friends.
Reginald will be escorted to his grave by pallbearers, Donavin McVey, Travis Spinks, Bradley Taylor, James Antley, Bobby Goins, John Spinks, Wayne Hall, and Waco Compton. Honorary pallbearers are Bobby Hall, Clay Yarbrough, Benny Wilkerson, and Robert Beaty.
A graveside service for Reginald Gillespie, Jr. will be held Sunday, July 28, 2013 at 1:00 PM, at Restland Memorial Park cemetery in Livingston, Texas.
Visitation will be held Saturday, July 27, 2013, at 5:00 PM, at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Hazel Racine Sanford
February 16, 1956 – July 23, 2013
Hazel Racine Sanford, age 57 of Leggett, Texas passed away on July 23, 2013 in Leggett. Hazel was born on February 16, 1956 in Houston, Texas to parents, Lawrence Francis King and Mildred Harrison Nickerson.
Hazel is preceded in death by both of her parents and her sister, Frankie Lucille Thomas. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Amina Kazi and Khalid of Pakistan; brother and sister-in-law, William King and Carolyn of Leggett, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Cathy Dettenhaim and John of Leggett, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Fern Brow and Harold of Livingston, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy Watson and Floyd of Porter, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Cindy Williams and James of Leggett, Texas; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Services for Hazel Racine Sanford will be held Saturday, July 27, 2013, at 2:00 PM, at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas. Rev. Fred Huff will be officiating. Interment
will follow at Jones Prairie cemetery in Leggett, Texas.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 26, 2013, at 5:00 PM, at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Rubye “Winnie” Ferguson
Rubye “Winnie” Ferguson born on July 17, 1920 to Marlin Lowe and Ethel Abigail Collier Morris in Avinger, Texas passed away on July 17, 2013 at the age of 93. Winnie is survived by her loving husband William R. Ferguson Sr. of 40 years. Children, Martha Jean Renault of Sacramento, CA, Peggy Terry of Dickinson, Texas Martha Ann Wright of Houston, Texas and Joseph A. Regini of Alvin, Texas; grandchildren, Greg Derden, Jason Derden of Dickenson Texas, Kevin Regini and Jamie Regini of Alvin, Texas; great grandson, Nicholas Derden; step children, Bill Ferguson Jr. of Texas City, Texas, Connie Van Zyll De Jong of Clear Lake, Texas, Carol Bachman of Spring, Texas; step grandchildren, Leslie Ferguson of Santa Fe, Texas, Neal Ferguson of Texas City, Texas, Keli Wise of Friendswood, Texas and Krista Stithem of Conroe, Texas; step grandchildren, Chandler Ferguson, Graycin Ferguson and Ashlyn Ferguson; brother Vernon Morris of San Angelo, Texas; sister, Nelwyn Collier of Anacoca, Louisiana; numerous other relatives and a host of friends. Winnie is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Lester Morris, and T.K. Morris; sisters, Mildred Harris, Edrey Morris and Gladys Morris. Winnie was a choir member at First United Methodist Church in Goodrich, Texas. She worked as a Bookkeeper and Bank Teller at the bank of Lamarque for 20 years. Winnie was a member to the Aqua Dears Swim Group and Stitch-N-Bitch Quilting Group. Retired in 1983 and traveled with husband Bill. The family would like to thank the staff of Lighthouse Hospice for all the love and kindness that was shown to the family. In lieu of flowers you may send donations to the Lighthouse Hospice at 210 West Park Drive Suite 102 Livingston, Texas 77351.
A Celebration of Winnie’s life will be held at Pace Funeral Home at 200 FM 350 North in Livingston, Texas on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 11:00 AM with Dr. Don Willis officiating.
•RODNEY KENT DOVE•
January 25, 1956 - July 23, 2013
Beloved father, brother and friend Rodney Kent Dove passed from this earthly world Tuesday morning the 23rd of July 2013. Rodney was 57 years old and had been having serious health issues for some time.
Rodney was born in Lubbock, Texas at Reese Air Force Base to Billy C. Dove, Sr. and Margie McIntosh Dove on January 25th 1956. Rodney moved with his family to Livingston shortly thereafter. Rodney attended Livingston Schools 1st through 12th grades and was a long time Livingston resident.
Rodney was a free and unique spirit. Early in his life Rodney was bitten with the motorcycle bug and was a lifelong motorcycle enthusiast and loved to ply the roadways on his Harley Davidson Motorcycle. Rodney’s many adventures could fill a book.
After high school, Rodney was engaged for many years in the construction industry as a floor mechanic, laying carpet and vinyl floors all around the Polk County area. Rodney married
Sheryl Sumner in 1989. Sheryl and Rodney had one child Laura Dove. Shortly after Rodney and Sheryl married
they moved to Rhode Island where Rodney worked mostly odd maintenance jobs. Having not made their fortune in the Northeast, Rodney and Sheryl decided to move back to Texas. Rodney rode his Harley Davidson Sportster motorcycle the entire distance back to Texas as Sheryl followed in the car. Rodney describes this as quite an adventure. After returning to Livingston, Rodney attended Angelina Junior College in Lufkin, earning his full Paramedic certification and was employed for many years in the Houston area with United Ambulance Service as a paramedic. Rodney and Sheryl eventually divorced, with Rodney remaining in Livingston. Rodney’s health took a downturn about 6 years ago, resulting in total kidney failure and his having been receiving dialysis for a number of years. Most recently Rodney underwent a single heart bypass and amputation of his left leg. None of this, however, deterred Rodney from his love of riding, as he continued to ride whenever he could and most recently purchased a sidecar for his motorcycle so he could continue to ride, even though he was an amputee. This project was just completed, but he never got the chance to ride again. Rodney was also a talented story teller and could have you rolling on the floor listening to him tell the stories of his many exploits. His free spirit and sense of humor will be missed, as will his love for his family and friends.
Rodney is pre-deceased by his parents, Billy C. Dove, Sr. and Margie McIntosh Dove. Rodney is survived by his daughter, Laura Dove of Livingston; brother, Billy C. Dove, Jr. and wife Gail M. Dove of Shepherd; sister, Kimberly Dove Daniel and husband Mike Daniel of Conroe; sister, Tracy Dove Laux and husband Doug Laux of Longview; special family friend, Tori Maricelli of Livingston; uncle and aunt, Bascomb and Bettye Dove of Coldspring; many nephews, nieces, friends and his brothers of the Livingston Chapter of the San Jacinto High Rollers Motorcycle Club.
Rodney will be escorted to his grave by pallbearers, Hank Keller, Ronnie Long, Jeremy Munnerlyn, Billy C. Dove III, Elmer May, and Jeff Ruperburg. Deek Emmons is an honorary pallbearer.
Services will be at Cochran Funeral Home Livingston Saturday July 27th at 10:00 AM. Interment
will follow at Jonesville cemetery in Huntington Texas. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Rodney’s name to your favorite charity.
L.E. Willis
L.E. Willis born on August 22, 1927 in Moonshine Hill Humble, Texas to William and Mary Cook Willis, passed away on July 22, 2013 at the age of 85. L.E. is survived by his daughter, Charlotte Hoffpauir and companion, Charlie Petko of Point Blank, Texas; son, William Willis of Friendswood, Texas; daughter, Diana Trent and husband Doug of Allen, Texas; grandchildren, Chance Ford of Spring, Texas, Corey Hoffpauir of Onalaska, Texas, Jeffery Willis, Phillip Willis, Matthew Willis, Garrett Willis, Elliott Willis, all of Houston, Texas, Austin Willis and Joseph Caldwell of Louisville, Kentucky, Bryan Trent and wife Kris of Allen, Texas, Kirk Trent and wife Catherine of Allen, Texas, Kimberly Wegner and husband Bobby of Houston, Texas, Jennifer Simmons and husband Matt of Austin, Texas; Six great grandchildren: Alyssa, Hayden, Kloe, Taylor, Sydney and Bailey; long-time companion, Mary Frances Ledo; sister, Opal Marsh of California; numerous other relatives and a host of friends. L.E. was preceded in death by both his parents; his loving wife of 35 years, Glennie; son, Tommy Willis; and ten brothers and sisters. He was a member of the United States Army and served proudly in World War II. He worked in the oil field business. Loved to have family around and liked to tell jokes. L.E. liked to visit and help people in the Bradford House.
Visitation will be on Saturday, July 27, 2013 between 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Pace Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas. A Celebration of L.E.’s life will follow at 12:30 PM with Brother Orval Barger officiating. His proud grandsons will be his pallbearers. Graveside service will be at Memory Gardens 3915 Garth Road in Baytown, Texas at 4:00 PM.
Sam Laufette Allen
February 12, 1933 – July 22, 2013
Sam Laufette Allen, age 80 of Romayer, Texas passed away on July 22, 2013 in Romayer. Sam was born on February 12, 1933 in Romayer, Texas to parents Claude Allen and Ruby Glen Leviness Allen.
Sam is preceded in death by both of his parents. He is survived by his wife, Betty Allen of Romayer, Texas; along with numerous friends.
A graveside service for Sam L. Allen will be held Thursday, July 25, 2013, at 10:00 AM, at Romayer cemetery.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Ann Kimball
March 4, 1921 – July 20, 2013
Ann Kimball passed from this life surrounded by her loving family. Ann was born on March 4, 1921, in Cushing, Texas to William Mitchell Richards and Georgia Lillius Studdard Richards. She attended school in Cushing and moved to Crockett with her family where she finished school.
The family then moved to Livingston, Texas where she met and married
Carroll Winston Kimball. To this union four children were born, Larry Kimball, Carol Kimball Pixley, Martha Kimball Davis and Bill Kimball.
She is survived by her son, Larry Kimball and wife, Esther of Camden, Texas, daughter, Carol Kimball Pixley of Goodrich, Texas, daughter, Martha Kimball Davis and husband, Don Davis of Deer Park, Texas and son, Bill Kimball and wife, Lynn of Spring, Texas; thirteen grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Ann worked as a telephone operator in Livingston until dial service became available. She later began a long career with the Livingston Independent School District in the cafeteria service. She retired from LISD on May 31, 1985.
After her retirement, Mother lovingly attended our father during his long illness. After his death, she became involved with the Livingston Senior Citizen Center. Many good memories of “42 Games” with good friends at the center were made during these years. She served on the Board of Directors of the Livingston Senior Citizen Center as well as supervising the Senior Resale Shop.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that you please make contributions to the Church of your choice to advance God’s work in your community.
A graveside service for Ann Kimball was held Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at 10:00 AM, at Pine Grove cemetery in Camden, Texas.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
James Tasker
James Tasker born on June 25, 1941 to Kenneth Earl and Minnie Darlene Tune Tasker in Alvord, Texas, passed away on July 21, 2013 at the age of 72. James is survived by his loving wife of 16 years Lena Chatham Tasker; brother, Charles Tasker and wife Mary “Cookie”; sister, Sally Darlene Challies and husband David; sons, John Barrett and wife Dayna, Bobby Barrett and Ricky Barrett and wife Trish; daughter JoAnn Otwell; grandchildren, Ja`Kayla Challies, Justin Barrett, Cody Barrett, Haley Barringer and husband Tommy, Amanda Otwell, Joshua Adams, Jason Adams and wife Chantelle, Kristina Barrett, Adrian Barrett and Ronnie Barrett; great grandchildren, Bryce Barringer, Kaysen Barringer, and Kaleb Adams; numerous other relatives and a host of friends. James is preceded in death by both his parents, son, Kenneth Earl Tasker. A Celebration of James’s life will be on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 beginning at 10:00 AM at Pace Funeral Home, 200 FM 350 North in Livingston, Texas with Cookie Tasker officiating.
Yale Eugene Slocum “Bud”
April 1, 1932 – July 19, 2013
Yale Eugene Slocum “Bud”, age 81 of Livingston, Texas passed away on July 19, 2013 in Livingston. He was born on April 1, 1932 in Cadillac, Michigan to parents, Wesley Arthur and Johanna (Harris) Slocum.
Bud is preceded in death by both of his parents; sons, Wesley Slocum and Dale Slocum; brother, Richard “Chum” Slocum; sisters, Sharon Thomas, Shirley Manlove, Mary French, and Barbara Amidon. He is survived by his wife, Maxine Slocum of Leggett, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Jimmy Maxwell of Goodrich, Texas; sister, Betty “Bets” Johnigan of Manton, Michigan; sister, Margaret “Pete” Thatcher of Cadillac, Michigan; brother, Don Slocum of Grand Rapids, Michigan; grandchildren, Bryan Kay, Lonnie Nicklas, Christin Villareal, Bobbie Reeves, Carenda Lawless, Jessie Fulsom, Samantha Maxwell, Dakota Maxwell, Chris Slocum and Wesley Slocum; great-grandchildren, Kristine Baty, Gunnar Kay and Shaniah Kay, Isaac Kay, Joshua Kay, Joseph Gaconnet, Ravin Nicklas, Lonnie Nicklas, Ty Lawless, Brooke Sanchez, Sadie Sanchez, Brendan Ethridge, Jimmy Maxwell, Johanna Reezes, Jymma Folsom; great-great-grandchildren, Diezel Kay and Brandon Baty; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Bud will be escorted to his grave by pallbearers, Jimmy Maxwell, Dakota Maxwell, Howard Kay, Gunner Kay, Larry Reeves, and Curtis Scogin.
Services for Yale “Bud” Slocum will be held Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 4:30 PM at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas. Rev. Paul Boyd will be officiating the service. Interment
will follow at Peebles cemetery in Livingston. Military Honors will be provided by VFW Honor Guard Post #8568.
Visitation will be held Monday, July 22, 2013 at 5:00 PM at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
John Cravey Alston
October 4, 1921 – July 20, 2013
John Cravey Alston, age 91 of Livingston, Texas, passed away on July 20, 2013 in Livingston. He was born on October 4, 1921 in Corrigan, Texas to parents, Henry Ditzley Alston and Hilma (Cravey) Alston.
John married
Verna Jones in Moscow, Texas on February 10, 1946. He participated in the 1940 High School All Star Football Game. He played football at Southern Methodist University and later attended Lon Morris Jr. College. He was a member of the Lion’s Club for many years, Farm Bureau, the American Legion, and very active in the early Civil Defense Program in the county. As long as he was able, he was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church, serving as administrative board head and in many other capacities. After WWII, he and a few other men initiated the Men’s Breakfast that is held every Friday morning at 6:00 AM.
He joined the Army in 1941 and became NCO for the cadet ground school, teaching the young cadets how to assemble and disassemble their weapons and calibrate them.
John and his family moved to Liberty in 1948. He worked for Halliburton. Three years later the family returned to Livingston so John could help his dad build the Alston Ratchet Pipe Cutter. The Allis Chalmers dealership was added to the business soon after. He retired in 1989, but his family and farm kept him busy.
His granddaughters, Nena and Elizabeth got most of his attention. He and Verna attended their volleyball and softball games regularly, in high school and college as long as they were able.
John is preceded in death by both of his parents and his wife, Verna Alston. He is survived by his daughter, Dicki Lou Alston of Livingston; daughter and son-in-law, Libby and James Gibson of Huntsville; sister-in-law, Faye Alston of Livingston; granddaughter and husband, Elizabeth and Drew Morgan of Georgetown; granddaughter and husband, Nena and Tallan Metcalf of Huntsville; nephews, Hank Alston of Spring and Ditz Rabel of Cypress-Fairbanks; nieces, Cynthia Walter of England, Martha Hogue of Allen, Texas, Ann Rabel of Houston, and Sue Keenon of Weimar; most loving caregiver, Rita Alanis of Livingston; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
John will be escorted to his grave by pallbearers, George Harrell, Jerry Riley, John Gardner, Judson Pritchard, Hank Alston, Ditz Rabel, Mike Dabney, and Mickey Nettles.
Services for John C. Alston will be held Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 2:00 PM, at the First United Methodist Church in Livingston, Texas. Rev James Frazier, Dr. Don Willis, and Rev. Steve Woody will be officiating the service. Interment
will follow at Forest Hill cemetery in Livingston. Military Honors will be provided by VFW Honor Guard Post #8568.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request that memorials or contributions be made to the endowment fund at First United Methodist Church of Livingston.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Jim Jessie Jr.
Funeral services for Jim Jessie Jr., 85, of New Willard will be held Saturday, July 27, 2013, at 12:00 P. M., at New Beulah Baptist Church in New Willard, Texas. Rev. Harold Gause will officiate the service.
On February 5, 1928 a precious baby boy was born to Jim Sr. and Amira Criswell Jessie. They named him Jim Jessie Jr. Jim attended public schools in Marston, Texas. Jim enlisted in the United States Army in 1953 and served in the Korean War. He was employed with Parris Logging Company where he worked as a wood buncher until retirement. Jim accepted Christ as his personal Savior and united with new Beulah Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim Sr. and Amira Jessie, sibling: Josephine Davis, Maurine Green, Richard and Earl Jessie and survived by one sibling, Louise Taylor. Jim departed this life Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Kindred Northwest Hospital in Houston, Texas.
Jim was best known as the historian of his family and was admired for his remarkable ability to recall information with his 85 years of wisdom and knowledge. Interment
will follow in New Wensley cemetery, in Leggett, Texas.
Active Pallbearers: Don Taylor Sr., Bruce Green Sr., Herbelt Jessie, Clyde Jessie, Gregory Jessie, & Arvin Mitchell
Honorary Pallbearers: James Davis, Ellis Green Sr., Andrew Taylor, Jeffrey Dunn, Raymond Johnson, & great nephews
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Charles Mortuary, Livingston, Texas.
