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Wanda Mae Kelley
July 28, 1926 – May 12, 2014
Funeral services for Wanda Mae Kelley, 87, of Onalaska, Texas, will be held Sunday, May 18, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, Texas with John Venning officiating. Interment
will follow in the Magnolia cemetery in Onalaska, Texas. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 17, 2014 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, Texas.
Mrs. Kelley was born July 28, 1926 in Bailey County, Texas and passed away Monday, May 12, 2014 in Livingston, Texas. She was a program director for the State of Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband, Truman Kelley; father, Lester Johnson; mother, Virgie Mae Tyson; stepfather, John Tyson; son, Lynn Kelley; and sister, Evelyn Davis.
She is survived by her daughter, Gwen Nevils of Kinder, Louisiana; grandchildren, Gina Kelley Nevils, Gigi Nevils Noe and husband Dr. Timothy Noe II, Gia Katrina Nevils; great grandchildren, Vivian, Emma, Evalyn, Aurora; brothers, Caton Tyson and Jesse Tyson both of Maple, Texas; sister, Maxine Robertson; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Damon Miles, Dr. Tim Noe and members of the Livingston congregation of Jehovah’s Witness.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Merlin David Ivie
Merlin David Ivie, born on September 9, 1950 in Houston, Texas to Coleman Chester Ivie Jr. and Joyce Juanita Tice Ivie, passed away on May 12, 2014 at the age of 63. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 40 years, Kathleen Ward Ivie; mother, Joyce Juanita Ivie, children, David Aaron Ivie, Michelle Denise Ivie Washington and husband James, Anna Belle Ivie and Joshua Christopher Ivie; brother, Mark Allen Ivie; sister, Rebecca Sue Ivie; numerous other relatives and a host of friends. David was preceded in death by his father; brothers, Michael Coleman Ivie and Marvin Bruce Ivie “Joe”. David loved the outdoors. He proudly served in the United States Army. Visitation will be on Thursday, May 15, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Pace Funeral Home 200 FM 350 North Livingston, Texas. A Celebration of David’s life will be at 1:00 PM on Friday, May 16, 2014 at Pace Funeral Home with Bro. Glen Mead officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Joshua Ivie, Stephen Krebs, James Washington and David Ivie. Military Honors will be presented by the VFW Post #8568 in Livingston, Texas.
Eugene Trinidad Francis Martinez
August 19, 1957 – February 5, 2015
A memorial service for Eugene Trinidad Francis Martinez will be held at 3:00 P.M., Friday, February 13, 2015 at the Soda Baptist Church with Rev. Wayne Bickley officiating.
Eugene was born on August 19, 1957 in Carizozo, New Mexico and passed away on February 5, 2015 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Trinidad and Antonia (Pacheco) Martinez; brothers, Samuel Martinez and Trinidad Martinez, Jr., sisters, Mary Dirickson and Lydia Ana Martinez.
He is survived by his son, Christopher Cole and daughter-in-law, Rochele of Zavalla, Texas; daughter, Laura Barker and son-in-law, Harley of Livingston, Texas; grandchildren, Ashley Boyle and husband, Danny of Kingwood, Texas, Timothy Odom and wife, Chelsea of Houston, Texas, Brandi Martinez of Livingston, Texas, Trevor Odom of Kingwood, Texas, Brandon Logan of Japan, Tricia Logan of Shepherd, Texas, Samantha Setters and husband, Michael, Tony Garcia, Corbin Garcia, all of Zavalla, Texas; great-grandchildren, Tucker Boyle, Ember Boyle and Skyler Setters; along with other numerous family members and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guest book at www.cocnranfh.com.
Sherry Denise Marek
September 7, 1965 – February 6, 2015
Funeral services for Sherry Denise Marek, 49, of Livingston, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Byron Lyons officiating. Interment
will follow at the Camp Ruby cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. until service begins in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mrs. Marek was born September 7, 1965 in Harris County, Texas to parents, Larry Woodrow and Juanita Ann (Neugebauer) Combs and passed away on February 6, 2015 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Larry “Bubba” Combs.
She is survived by her sons, Michiel Paul Combs and wife, Alyssa of LaGrange, Texas, Curtis Wade Hermes and wife, Jeni of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Shelby Lynn Marek of Livingston, Texas; grandchildren, Noah Michiel Combs, Grayson Wade Hermes, Graci Maelane Hermes, Violet Rowe; sister, Sandra Pate and husband, Keith of Livingston, Texas; along with other numerous family members and friends.
Pallbearers: Michiel Combs, Curtis Hermes, Shelby Marek, Lacy Pierce, Jared Pierce, Trent Pierce
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Lillie Olga “Dworsky” Butcher Drabek
March 8, 1928 – February 6, 2015
Funeral services for Lillie Olga ”Dworsky” Butcher Drabek, 86, of Livingston, Texas will be at 10:30 A.M. Monday, February 9, 2015 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Wade Lloyd officiating. Interment
will follow at Restland Memorial Garden cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will begin at 4:00 P.M. Sunday, February 8, 2015 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas.
Lillie Olga “Dworsky” Butcher Drabek was born on March 8, 1928 in Crisman, Texas and passed away on February 6, 2015 in Bryan, Texas. She had worked as a secretary for a Power Systems Engineering Company for many years and also was member of the First United Methodist Church in Goodrich, Texas. Lillie is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Tillie (Schumaker) Dworsky; husbands, Sheldon Gene Butcher and Eddie R. Drabek; sister, Selma Dworsky Schoeneman; brothers, August Dworsky, Otto Dworsky, Edgar Dworsky, Rudolph Dworsky and Albert Dworsky.
She is survived by her niece and care-giver, Barbara Charanza and husband Lawrence of Bryan, Texas; nephew, Sam Long and wife, Barbara of Alva, Oklahoma; other numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her step-sons, Rudy Drabek and wife Donna of Houston, Texas, Wayne Ford and wife Kelvia of Mexico.
Lillie will be escorted to her grave by pallbearers, David Hourseworth, Lawrence Charanza, Melvin Schoeneman, David Kehlenbrink, Stephen Jeske and Colby Jeske.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Wilbert Louis Vilo
December 4, 1935 – February 1, 2015
Wilbert Louis Vilo was born December 4, 1935 in Orange, Texas, and passed away February 1, 2015 in Lufkin, Texas at the age of 79.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Felix Vilo and Edea Picard Vilo; son, Chip Vilo, numerous brothers and two sisters.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and William Smelley of Onalaska, Texas; brother, Stanly Vilo of Corpus Christi, Texas; daughter-in-law, Charlotte Jones of Shepherd, Texas; 10 grandchildren, Erica and Farrah Vilo, Misty Fulgium, Tabby Bland, Stella Chandler, Chrystal Bice, Darla Waddle, Christina Jones, Brian Smelley and Tammy Mitchel; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Judy Carroll McDowell
September 10, 1950 – February 4, 2015
Funeral services for Judy Carroll McDowell, 64, of Rye, Texas, will be held Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Chimes at the Brookside cemetery in Houston, Texas with Bro. Byron Lyons officiating. Interment
will follow at the Brookside cemetery in Houston, Texas. Visitation will be held Friday, February 6, 2015 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mrs. McDowell was born September 10, 1950 in Houston, Texas, to parents, James Christopher Southers and Gracie Cleo (Cardwell) Southers, and passed away February 4, 2015 in Rye, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Reba Faye Warner; and grandson, Justin Ryan McDowell.
She is survived by her husband, John McDowell of Rye, Texas; son, John Edward McDowell and Lori of Alvin, Texas; son, James Christopher McDowell and Tammy of Humble, Texas; son, Fredrick Alexander McDowell and Brenda of Deer Park, Texas; 14 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sister, Glenda Cleo Williamson of Houston, Texas; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: John McDowell III., Charlie Morris, James Christopher McDowell II., Ryan Arthur McDowell, Ronnie Thetford, Justin Macaluso
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Jimmy Dean Harris, Sr.
July 30, 1933 – February 2, 2015
Funeral services for Jimmy Dean Harris, Sr., 81, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Brett Lester and Rev. Harold Isaacs officiating. Military Honors will be provided by VFW Post# 8568. Interment
will follow at the Bold Springs cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Friday, February 6, 2015 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mr. Harris was born July 30, 1933 in El Dorado, Arkansas, to parents, William Lester Harris and Ola Frances (Cary) Harris, and passed away February 2, 2015 in The Woodlands, Texas. During his life, he received his Masters degree in 1970 from Sam Houston State University and taught school for a total of 45 years; 43 of which were in the Houston Independent School District. Jimmy was also a member of the Ball High Lunch Bunch and a past player of Ball High Tors. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Kenneth L. Harris.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Harris of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Holly Phillips and David of Livingston, Texas; son, Jimmy D. Harris, Jr. and Belinda of Livingston, Texas; grandchildren, Gretchen Harris, David Eric Phillips, Heidi Harris, Jimmy D. Harris, III., Derek Alan Phillips; great-grandchildren, Cade Bryant Randolph and Daisy Marie Harris; sister, Ann Freeman and Bobby; sister-in-law, Eva Harris; brother-in-law, Frank O’ Neill; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Derek Phillips, David Phillips, Jimmy Harris, III., Blake Deason, William Harris, Joseph Harris.
Honorary Pallbearers: Ball High School Lunch Bunch
Junior Pallbearer: Cade Randolph
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the charity of your choice.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
James "Jim" Elton Simmons, Jr.
James “Jim” Elton Simmons Jr., born on October 6, 1961, went to be with his Lord on January 19, 2015 in Houston, Texas at the age of 53. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Leslie Simmons; children, Michelle Santiago, James Simmons, Jacob Simmons, Joshua Simmons, Jessica Parker and Wesley Parker; 5 grandchildren; brother, Larry Simmons; sisters, Melissa Simmons, Donna Simmons and Judy Simmons Mire. numerous other relatives and a host of dear friends. Jim was preceded in death by both his parents; grandparents. Jim loved to fish and go camping. He deeply loved his family and they will miss him greatly. A Celebration of Jim's life will be held at Pace Funeral Home 200 Fm 350 North, Livingston, Texas 77351 on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. Pastor Steve Horn will be officiating. To sign the online guestbook, , please go to www.pacefuneral.com.
Mark Anthony Chesson
October 31, 1955 – January 31, 2015
Mr. Mark Anthony Chesson was born October 31, 1955 in Houston, Texas, to parents, James Franklin Chesson and Gloria Marie (Garza) Chesson, and passed away January 31, 2015 in Livingston, Texas. During his life, he loved to hunt, fish, and was an avid wrestling fan. Mark always took pride in his carpentry work. He was a loving and dedicated husband that was always very family oriented. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Shyra Ann (Chesson) Gilbreath.
He is survived by his wife, Debra L. Chesson of Livingston, Texas; daughters, Misty Rae Gassiott and Brandon of New Orleans, Louisiana, Christine L. Reece and Del of Rice Lake, Wisconsin; sons, Ryan T. Jondreau and Liz of Clarksville, Tennessee, Steven W. Jondreau and Liz of McAllen, Texas; 13 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers, Frank Chesson and Cindy of Livingston, Texas, James Chesson and Joyce of Houston, Texas; sisters, Linda Echlin of Cordova, Tennessee, Yvonne Brasher of Livingston, Texas; Jackie Chesson and Steve Zewe of Columbus, Texas; mother-in-law, Charlotte L. Young of Superior, Wisconsin; sisters-in-law, Cheryl Young of Superior, Wisconsin, Karen Patrick and Cory of Onalaska, Texas, Donna Young of Superior, Wisconsin; special niece and nephew, Taylor and Austin Patrick; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Jimmy Lee Mize
September 16, 1947 – January 28, 2015
Funeral services for Jimmy Lee Mize, 67, of Cleveland, Texas, will be held Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Melvin Holifield officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, February 2, 2015 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mr. Mize was born September 16, 1947 in Cleveland, Texas, to parents, Raymond Mize and Katie (Moore) Mize, and passed away January 28, 2015 in Cleveland, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Doris Belcher and Joyce Mize.
He is survived by his daughter, Susan Mize and Cole Carson of Euless, Texas; son, Dustin Mize and Kimberly of Hurst, Texas; granddaughter, Destiny Wilson-Mize; grandson, Devin Wilson-Mize; granddaughters, Layla Mize and Victoria Hawkins-Mize; brothers, Leroy Mize, Benny Ray Mize and J.T. Mize; sisters, Louise Slaughter and Katie Vern Whitely; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Betty Evelyn Ramsey
March 2, 1935 – January 29, 2015
Graveside services for Betty Evelyn Ramsey, 79, of Coldspring, Texas, will be held Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the Peebles cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will begin 9:00 a.m. until service begins at Peebles cemetery in Livingston, Texas.
Mrs. Ramsey was born March 2, 1935 in Houston, Texas to parents, Lem Merle Ritchey and Mattie Mae (Hay) Ritchey, and passed away January 29, 2015 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, David Gilbert Hill; sons, David Hill, Jr., Ronald Hill and Mark Hill; daughter, Carolyn “Suzie” Brzowski; grandchildren, Laticha “Poncho” Watson, Pete Nohavitza, Michael Hill, Eric Watson, James Hill, and Steven Hill; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Alvis, Kenneth and Earl; sisters, Irene, Bernice, Estell and Louise.
She is survived by her daughters, Gloria Kelly of Coldspring, Texas, Shirley Watson of New Caney, Texas and Debra Pearl and Robert of Houston, Texas; grandchildren, David Hill and Jamie, Bryan Hill and Kim, Stella Hill, Betty Jones and Scott, John Kelly, Jr. and Anna, Rene Kelly, Billy Kelly and Christy, Barbara Turnage and John, Scott Watson, Tonya Watson and Chelle, Jenny Kirksey and Rusty, Doug Brzowski, Jr. and Britney, Kimberly Ellis and Jon, Ronnie Hill, Jr. and Terry Middleton; along with numerous great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Billy Kelly, Bubba Kelly, Doug Brzowski, Scott Jones, Scott Watson, Scooter Everett, Douglas Hill, Robert Pearl, Thomas Watson
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
