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Bobby Joe Brown

March 23, 1947 to August 8, 2013

Bobby Joe Brown, age 66 of Oakhurst, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Huntsville Memorial Hospital in Huntsville, Texas. He was born on March 23, 1947 in Kirbyville, Texas to parents Vernon Bronson Brown and Rosie B. Oliver Brown.

Mr. Brown married Elizabeth Chadwick in Houston, Texas on January 8, 1966. He honored his country by serving in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam conflict a part of the First Marine Division - Kilo Co. 35. Mr. Brown was a member of Christian Faith Church in Oakhurst, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Rosie Brown and his wife, Elizabeth Chadwick Brown. He is survived by his daughter, Bridgette Young and his son, Michael Young, both of Oakhurst, Texas; two granddaughters, Mariah Gober and Tori Gober of Oakhurst, Texas; three brothers and four sisters, W. R. Brown of Hemphill, Texas, Vernon Charles Brown of Kirbyville, Texas, Mary Francis Barfield of San Antonio, Texas, Shirley Ann Jackson of Pasadena, Texas, Jerry Dean Brown of Pasadena, Texas, Judy Lynn Dorflinger of Pasadena, Texas, and Margaret Lavern Jones of Austin, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, August 11, 2013 at Trustee Christian Faith Church in Oakhurst, Texas. Rev. Dale Kelley will conduct the services. Interment icon will be held at Center Hill cemetery in Oakhurst, Texas, following the church service.

Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Willard Burl Avery
October 19, 1940 – August 30, 2013

Willard Burl Avery, age 72 of Livingston, Texas passed away in Conroe, Texas on August 31, 2013. He was born on October 19, 1940 in Forrest City, Arkansas to parents, George and Helen (Burbank) Avery.

Willard is preceded in death by both of his parents and his sister, Catherine Fowler. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Danielle and Stanton Marsh of Livingston, Texas; daughters, Jody Johnston, Tommie Neil, and Sonnie Quin; son, George V. Avery of Livingston, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Renae and Earl Bartholomew of College Station, Texas; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of friends.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

W.R. “Bill” Hulin
July 27, 1919 – August 28, 2013

W.R. “Bill” Hulin, age 94 of Segno, Texas, passed away on August 28, 2013 in Livingston, Texas. He was born on July 27, 1919 in Sulphur, Louisiana to parents, Ulysses and Vivian (Carlin) Hulin.

W.R. “Bill” is preceded in death by both of his parents; wife, Gean Ellis Hulin, who he married on October 29, 1946 in Beaumont, Texas; brother, James Thomas Ulan; sister, Inez Kent; and grandchild, Jodie Lynn Buckner. He is survived by his daughters, Sondra Cain of Segno, Texas and Linda Buckner and husband Billy of Beaumont, Texas; son, Bill Hulin and wife Mirna of Galena Park, Texas; grandchildren, Billie Gean Bradbury and Brandon, Paul Cain and Tanya, Kimberly and Trey Lewis, Leigh Ann and Colby White, Justin Hulin, Erica Cuellar, Mitchell Cuellar, Myrna and Daniel Sandvoal; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Lillian Allen of Henderson, Texas; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

He will be escorted to his grave by pallbearers, Paul Cain, Justin Hulin, Wade Cain, Bo Tolar, Mike Schwark, Brandon Bradbury, Bill Locke, and Glen Carpenter.

W.R. “Bill” Hulin was a past member of the Segno Fire Department and the Silsbee Fire Department. He was also a member of the Kountze Pine Lodge #642 A.F. & A.M and of Sun Flower Baptist Church. He honored his country by his service during WWII in the US Army.

Services will be held Saturday, August 31, 2013, at 10:00 AM, at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas. Rev. Mitchell Murphy will be officiating the service. Interment icon will follow at Magnolia Hill cemetery in Segno, Texas. Military honors will be provided by VFW Honor Guard Post #8568.

Visitation will be held Friday, August 30, 2013, at 5:00 PM, also at Cochran Funeral Home.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Tim Allen Winland

Tim Allen Winland born on September 24, 1957 in Lutcher, Louisiana to Milton and Jean Winland, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Goodrich, Texas at the age of 55. Tim was a beloved brother, uncle and friend to many. Tim was veteran with the United States Navy the service to his country and community will never be forgotten. He is survived by his two brothers, Chris Winland and Jack Winland; sister, Jody Shawa; nieces, Melanie and Karen; nephews, Chris, Jack and Jason; numerous other relatives and a host of friends. A Memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Billy Elton Kervin
October 25, 1926 – August 26, 2013

Billy Elton Kervin passed away in Conroe, TX on August 26, 2013. He was born in Holly Grove, TX on October 25, 1926 to William Morgan Kervin and Sallie Martha Rhodes. He grew up in Holly Grove and graduated from Hardin High School. He enlisted in the army in June of 1945 and was honorably discharged in December of 1946.

In 1985, Bill retired from Brown and Root after 28 years of service. He loved to deer hunt, raise cattle, and bale hay. He was a member of Trinity Masonic Lodge #14 in Livingston and was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason. He was a member of Holly Grove Baptist Church where he served as Sunday school superintendent. He was a member of the Arizona Creek Hunting Club for many years and served as an officer of that club.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Mae Cain Kervin; daughters and sons-in-law, Kay and Billy Mitchell of Hardin, TX, Rhonda and Robert Aldrich of Hardin, TX; step-daughter Beverly Stutts Worthington and husband David of Naples, FL; step-son Virgil Stutts and wife Sheila of Segno, TX; sisters Dorothy Shivers and husband John of Magnolia, TX, Faye Cain and husband Olan of Segno, TX, Carol Griffin and husband Jimmy of Segno, TX, Sue Edge and husband Buddy of Holly Grove, TX; brother Elba Kervin of Votaw, TX; grandchildren Amanda Mitchell and partner Eric Rhodes of Dayton, TX, Tanya Rich and husband Gary of Dayton, TX, Jeri Sonnier and husband David of Segno, TX, Charlotte Jackson and husband Gary of Kingwood, TX, Julie Bourgoin and husband Tom of Boston, MA, Dawn Rivera of Magnolia, TX, Joel Danforth and wife Yesenia of NY, Kelly Wesley of Houston, TX, Tessa Marriott and husband Steve of Willis, TX and Virgil “L.B.” Stutts and wife Karla of Pflugerville, TX; great-grandchildren Gracie Mitchell, Derk Mitchell, Morgan Rhodes, Kelton Rhodes, Keith Rich and wife Nicki, Jessica Burke and husband Chris, Katie Carroll and husband Chance, Mindy Bielss and husband Otto, Tom Jackson, Abigail Jackson, Frazier Bourgoin, Nate Bourgoin, Victoria Rivera, Isabella Rivera, Sophia Rivera, Sarah Stutts, Rene Stutts, Stephen Lawson, Lane Robinson, and London Marriott; great-great grandchildren, Kylee Rich, Laikyn Rich, Aubrey Burke, Kyler Bielss and Carson Carroll.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, J. Carlton “Buddy” Kervin and Bradford Kervin.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston with burial following at Holly Grove cemetery.

Pallbearers are Gary Jackson, David Sonnier, L.B. Stutts, Ernie Richardson, John Shivers Jr., Ray Kervin, Mike Kervin, and Victoria Rivera. Honorary pallbearers are Leamon Roy Cain, Charles Williams, David Brackin, and John Smith.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Thomas F. Vogt

Thomas F. Vogt, Jr. of Livingston, Texas, was born on December 23, 1956 in Houston, Texas. Thomas was the beloved son of Thomas F. Vogt and Mary Jane Vogt. He died on August 24, 2013 in Livingston, Texas. He is survived by his mother, Mary Jane Vogt; sisters, Barbara L. Hagan, Susan Jordan and husband David, Deborah Creppon and husband Joe and Lisa Harless; aunts, Barbara Cox, Carol Siler and Shirley Siler; uncle, Randy Siler; numerous other nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Thomas is preceded in death by grandparents, father, Thomas F. Vogt and his infant brother, Thomas Floyd Vogt.

A celebration of Thomas’s life will be held at 2:00 Pm on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at Pace Funeral Home 200 F.M. 350 North, Livingston, Texas. Bro. Orval Barger will be officiating.

James Clarence Bratton Jr.
May 17, 1984 – August 18, 2013

James Clarence Bratton Jr., known to friends and loved ones as “Blinky”, died Sunday, August 18, 2013.

James was a cherished son, an adored brother, a die-hard friend, a fun uncle, and a loved cousin. He was born at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas in 1984 to James Bratton Sr. and Barbara Bratton. He grew up in and around Livingston, Texas.

As a kid, he was the youngest of three and the only son, doted on by sisters and cousins. He was relentlessly curious and quick with a smile, and picked up his first guitar at the age of four. As a young man, he was selfless, intelligent and thoughtful. Many nights found him playing Metallica riffs on an electric guitar, working on his car, or deep in conversation on the front porch of his uncle’s house, or standing around a campfire, laughing with friends. He travelled Canada and the U.S. extensively for work, and briefly lived in Torrence, California before returning to Livingston in 2012.

He is survived by his mother and father; sisters, Rose Maltby of Houston and Catherine Kennedy of Livingston; four nieces, one nephew and many cousins, aunts and uncles.

His friends and family are grateful they had the opportunity to witness his life and to be a part of it, and will miss him more than words can express. A private memorial will be held on Saturday, August 31; contact family members for details.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Harold Clifford Tarver Sr.

Graveside services for Harold C. Tarver Sr., 82, of Leggett, Texas will be held Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the Jones Prairie cemetery in Leggett, Texas with Rev. Johnny Robinson officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, August 28, 2013 in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel in Corrigan, Texas.

Harold Tarver Sr. was born June 19, 1931 in Harrisonburg, Louisiana and passed away Saturday, August 24, 2013 in Elkhart, Texas. He retired from the United States Army in 1974 where he proudly served his country for 20 years. He was member of the Pentecostal Fellowship. He was known as “Dobbin” to his grandchildren and great grandchildren and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He is preceded in death by his wife: Willie Mae (Cardwell) Tarver; parents: John Wesley and Marie A. (Kelly) Tarver; brothers: Jay Jay Tarver, Jimmy Tarver; sisters: Glades Joy and Adena Cirillo.

Mr. Tarver is survived by his sister: Maggie Weatherly and husband James of Smithville, Texas; twin brother: Carrol Tarver of Houston, Texas; sons and daughters: Phyllis Herron and husband John of Oakwood, Texas, Harold Clifford Tarver Jr. and wife Polly of Florida, Vickie West and husband Eddie of Warren, Texas, Michael Reed and wife Suntree of Houston, Texas, and Toni Mouton of Buffalo, Texas; 15 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and other family and friends.

Funeral Services Entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home, 204 E Front Street, Corrigan, Texas 75939

Earl Hilton

Earl Hilton born on September 6, 1930 in Leggett, Texas to Sam Smith and Margaret Corzine Hilton, passed away on August 25, 2013 at the age of 82. Earl is survived by children, Edward Hilton and wife Donna, Donnie Hilton and wife Wendy, David Hilton, Sam McGee and wife Sandy, Lila Ceaser and husband Steve, Paula Waller and Consandra Bates; 12 grandchildren, numerous of relatives and a host of friends. Earl was preceded in death by both his parents; wife, Sandra Hilton; daughter, Samantha Hilton; son, Jackie Hilton. A celebration of Earl’s life will be held at a later date.

Virginia Ann Garsee

Funeral services for Virginia Ann Garsee, 63, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel in Corrigan, Texas. Interment icon will follow in the Pine Grove cemetery in the Barnum Community in Corrigan, Texas. Visitation will be held prior to the service, Saturday, August 24, 2013 from 10:00 – 12:00 a.m. in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel in Corrigan, Texas.

Miss Garsee was born November 14, 1949 in Center, Texas and passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013 in Livingston, Texas. She was a Baptist by faith. She is preceded in death by her parents: A.J. Garsee and Vera LaVerne (LaNier) Garsee, and nephew: Eric Garsee.

She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law: Eddie and Marilyn Garsee of Conroe, Texas; sister: Donna Mae Cory of Livingston, Texas; nieces and nephews: Kaylee Garsee, Karen Garsee, Chris Egbe, Bart Garsee, Danielle Garsee, Daniel Garsee and Vera Garsee; numerous cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers: Eddie Garsee, Bart Garsee, Danny Garsee, Wayne Sanders, Kyle Sanders, Daniel Garsee, Brandon Garsee, Mason Lusty.

Honorary Pallbearers: Donna Cory, Stephanie Jacob, Brenda Sue Williams, Cathy Sanders, Elizabeth Sowell, Julie Jordan, Jennifer Kaldor, Glenda Fredieu, Sherry K. Mangrum, Donna Polland, Donita White, Vicki Pate, Charlotte Fredieu, Betty Rodgers.

Funeral Services Entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home.

James H. Tucker
September 26, 1935 to August 21, 2013

James H. Tucker was born September 26, 1935 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Dewey H. Tucker and Cora L. Spencer Tucker. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1954 to 1957 during the Korean Conflict, honoring his country. James met the love of his life and married Barbara Lee on March 22, 1956 in California.

James passed away on August 21, 2013 at his home in Livingston. He is preceded in death by two sons, James Calvin Tucker and Richard Wayne Tucker; his parents, Dewey and Cora Tucker; five sisters, three brothers, one granddaughter, Adrian M. Bowling, one son-in-law, Robert D. Schlageter, numerous nieces and nephews. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Barbara Lee Tucker of Livingston, Texas; daughters and sons-in-law, Gloria and John Avery of Jasper, Texas, Ellen and Doug Frankie of Spring, Texas, Debbie and Bill Bowling of Lufkin, Texas; sons and daughters-in-law, Stanley and Beverly Tucker of Evergreen, Texas, James D. and Tonya Tucker of Livingston, Texas; fourteen grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; one g-g grandchild; sister, Linda Sue Vaughn and husband, Bobby Joe of Conroe, Texas and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Pastor Craig Tucker Stewart will conduct the services. Military Honors will be provided by VFW Post # 8568 Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Kristian Tucker, Michael Lybrand, Munro Tucker, Charles Harp, Charles Allen Steward, and Kenneth Sims. Honorary pallbearers will be all of the grandchildren. Interment icon will be held at Camp Ruby cemetery in Polk County, following the chapel service.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Charles Ray Childress
July 27, 1947 – August 21, 2013

Charles Ray Childress, age 66 of Livingston, Texas passed away on August 21, 2013 in Livingston. Charles was born on July 27, 1947 in Houston, Texas to parents Marshall Childress and Kathryn Cordell.

Charles is preceded in death by his father, Marshall Childress; brother, Richard Childress, and Kathy Hultin. He is survived by his daughters, Carolyn and husband Alex Melendez of Humble, Texas, Michelle Purcell of Conroe, Texas, and Amanda Childress of Waukesha, Wisconsin; mother and step-father, Kathryn and Richard Patterson of Livingston, Texas; sisters, Vicki Childress of Livingston, Texas and Sharon and husband Kenny Sangster of Livingston, Texas; brothers, Gary Childress of Livingston, Texas and Stacy Childress of Houston, Texas; grandchildren, Jeremy Barziza, Jenna Keena, Jennifer Musgraves, Justin Musgraves, Jordann Hardcastle, Jacob Hardcastle, Henry Morgan, and Penn Morgan; great-grandchildren, Branden Keena and Alizabeth Keena; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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