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Charles Howard Gokey
September 19, 1927 – January 27, 2015
Memorial services for Charles Howard Gokey, 87, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Sunday, February 1, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with Leo Purcell officiating. Military honors provided by VFW Post #8568. Interment
will be in the Houston National cemetery in Houston, Texas. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 31, 2015 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mr. Gokey was born September 19, 1927 in Flordia to parents, Charles Ray Gokey and Mae (Harrison) Gokey, and passed away January 27, 2015 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Gokey of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Charlotte Treadway of Livingston, Texas; grandsons, Jere Warren and Tish, Andrew Treadway, and Allen Treadway all of Livingston, Texas; great-grandson, Mason Wayne Warren of Livingston, Texas; brother, Bobby Gokey, Sr. of Goodrich, Texas; brother, Curtis Gokey and Gwen of Livingston, Texas; sister-in-law, Evelyn Manning of Beaumont, Texas; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Harry Van Whitten
March 8, 1945 – January 28, 2015
Graveside services for Harry Van Whitten, 69, of Huntsville, Texas, will be held Sunday, February 1, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carlisle cemetery in Carlisle, Texas.
Mr. Whitten was born March 8, 1945 in Houston, Texas to parents, Bonie Whitten and Venus Valentines (Marsh) Whitten, and passed away January 28, 2015 in Huntsville, Texas. He is survived by his daughter, Shelly Whitten; son-in-law, Kevin Ubnoske; granddaughters, Hailey Jo Ubnoske and Lacie Van Ubnoske; daughter, Seana Tite; granddaughters, Krystal Kay Lewis and Carrin Cross; great-grandsons, Kenny Lewis and Ike Addison; sisters, Joyce Esman, Lowie Whitten, Shelley Whitten and Linda Whitten; 4-legged granddogs, Doodle Bug, Bella and Precious; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: James Whitten, James Whitten, Jr., Chris Whitten, Mike Whitten, Richard Whitten, Ron Esman
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Scott Sloan
January 20, 1973 – January 27, 2015
Funeral services for Scott Sloan, 42, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Friday, January 30, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Baker Ranch Arena in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Tim Thompson officiating. Interment
will follow in the Victory Place cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 29, 2015 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Scott was born on January 20, 1973 to parents, Dwayne Keith Sloan and Deborah Gail (Burwell) Sloan, and passed away on January 27, 2015 in Livingston, Texas. He is survived by his father, Keith Sloan of Onalaska, Texas; mother, Debbie Sloan of Livingston, Texas; son, Spur Sloan of Montgomery, Texas; sister, Deena Galloway of Livingston, Texas; brother-in-law, Jeff Galloway of Livingston, Texas; nephews, Austin and Cole Galloway both of Livingston, Texas; grandmother, Lona Burwell of Bastrop, Texas; grandmother, Helen Sloan of Woodville, Texas; uncle, Randy Burwell of San Antonio, Texas; uncle, Brant Burwell of Omaha, Nebraska; uncle, Dale Sloan of Ft. Stockton, Texas; aunt, Dixie Bowers of Woodville, Texas; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Chad Truesdale, Bruce Fortenberry, Travis Barnes, Jason Riddle, Brad Young, Brandon Nelson, Cody Baker, Cary Bowers, Byron Defee, Wesley Cook, Brandon Murphy
Honorary Pallbearers: Fred Hooper, Jim Hill Avery, WR Baker, Preacher Jordan, Mike Mangum, David Burns, Dean Ward
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Olive Priscilla Friedrich
December 11, 1920 – January 27, 2015
Funeral services for Olive Priscilla Friedrich, 94, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Ray Dollar, Pastor Dennis Hodge and Bro. Doyle Hodge officiating. Interment
will follow in the Peebles cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Friday, January 30, 2015 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mrs. Friedrich was born on December 11, 1920 to parents, David Millard Ledford, Sr. and Myrtle (Simon) Ledford, and passed away on January 27, 2015 in Livingston, Texas. During her life, she was a member of the Goodrich Methodist Church and a wonderful mother and grandmother. She was an inspiration to us all. She is preceded in death by her husband, Arno H. Friedrich; father, David Millard Ledford, Sr., stepmother, Willie Mae Ledford; mother, Myrtle (Simon) Ledford; brother, David Ledford, Jr.; grandson, Troy Lindberg, Sr.; granddaughter, Janet Sowell; nephew, Glen Ledford.
She is survived by her daughter, Arlene Abbott of Medford, Texas; grandson and wife, Ray Dollar, Sr. and Angie of Livingston, Texas; great-grandson, Troy Lindberg, Jr. of Houston, Texas; great-granddaughter, Delaney Lindberg of Houston, Texas; great-granddaughters, Kelly Sowell, Kristin Sowell, and Kacy Sowell all of San Antonio, Texas; great-grandson, Ray Dollar, Jr. of Livingston, Texas; great-granddaughters, Angel Jones, Tiffany Mendez Charity Hodge; great-grandsons, Jacob Hodge of Livingston, Texas and Timothy Hodge of Onalaska, Texas; great-great granddaughters, Iylena Lindberg and Roseiyln Lindberg both of Houston, Texas; all of Livingston, Texas; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Jacob Hodge, Timothy Hodge, Mark Jones, Troy Lindberg, Jr., Wayne Atkinson, Gary Wilson, Jr.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Ferrelin Joe Walker
November 7, 1958 – January 26, 2015
Funeral services for Ferrelin Joe Walker, 58, of Nacogdoches, Texas, will be held Friday, January 30, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Onalaska, Texas with Rev. Greg Mattox officiating. Interment
will follow in the Mt. Zion cemetery in Point Blank, Texas. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 29, 2015 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Onalaska, Texas.
Mr. Walker was born November 7, 1958 in Huntsville, Texas, to parents, Tommie Walker and Josie Mae Walker, and passed away January 26, 2015 in Nacogdoches, Texas. During his life, Joe loved his children. He was a very loving, caring and comical person. He always loved his family and would help out anyone.
He is survived by his wife, Michelle Walker of Nacogdoches, Texas; daughters, Ashlynn Belyue, Arryanna Walker, Christina Walker, and Caitlynn Walker all of Nacogdoches, Texas; son, Dain Walker of Centerville, Texas; daughter, Deanna Walker of Haskell, Texas; son, Josh Driver of Nacogdoches, Texas; son, William Knowles of Jacksonville, Texas; son, David Driver of Nacogdoches, Texas; mother, Josie Walker of Point Blank, Texas; sisters, Barbara Mattox and Greg of Magnolia, Texas, Janice Gearhart and Larry of Point Blank, Texas, Francis Gearhart and Buford of Point Blank, Texas, Libby Oates and Deryl of Livingston, Texas, Wendy Sanchez and Robert of Onalaska, Texas, Shelia Alders and Carl of Coldspring, Texas; brothers, Charles Ray Walker of Point Blank, Texas, Robert Walker of Point Blank, Texas; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Josh Driver, Will Knowles, Johnny Wilkerson, Jr.; Steven Dobson, T.J. Dobson, Buford Gearhart, Jr.
Honorary Pallbearers: Jason Gearhart, Charles Langley, Jr., Joshua Dunham, Blake Sanchez, Charles Alders, Justin Alders, Victor Alders, Dylan Walker
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Garvis Nell Busby
August 3, 1929 – January 26, 2015
Funeral services for Garvis Nell Busby, 85, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Friday, January 30, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with Rev. David Busby officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 29, 2015 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mrs. Busby was born on August 3, 1929 to parents, Robert Jones Standley and Dora (Hillier) Standley, and passed away on January 26, 2015 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Albert Busby; and her sisters and brothers.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Charles Malone of Thicket, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Delores and Mike Runyons of Livingston, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Billie Busby of Nilwood, Illinois; son and daughter-in-law, David and Carla Busby, Sr. of Livingston, Texas; sister, Ruby Fay Porter of Baytown, Texas; brother, R.D. Standley of Houston, Texas; along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: David Busby, Jr., Josh Busby, Paul Boyd, Steven Malone, John Flores, Jerry Busby, Jr., Jason Johnson
Honorary Pallbearers: Charles Malone, Jr., Jack Holt III., Michael Runyons, Steve Runyons
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
John William McCracken, Sr.
February 1, 1930 – January 24, 2015
Funeral services for John William McCracken, Sr., 84, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Bob Harbuck officiating. Interment
will follow in the Forest Hill cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 5:00 in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mr. McCracken was born on February 1, 1930 to parents, Joe Willie McCracken and Annie Lee (Goodwin) McCracken, and passed away on January 24, 2015 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Irene Delores McCracken; brothers, Robert McCracken, Cullen McCracken, Joe McCracken, Marty McCracken; sister, Lucy McCracken.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Donna McCracken; son, Bill McCracken; son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Janice McCracken; daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Bobby Nelson; daughters, Terri Referda and Dana Lau; son and daughter-in-law, John and Sherry McCracken, Jr; sister, Kay Cook; brother and sister-in-law, Harold McCracken and Debra; grandchildren, Mistrie Dawn, Serenity McCracken, Kyle Sean McCracken, Kristie Leah McCracken, Kelly Daniel Harrison, Bridgette Bocian, Robert Referda, Danielle Shanell Lau, Dustin McCracken, Victoria Chauvin Baker; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Fleta Raye Manning
July 14, 1935 – January 25, 2015
Graveside services for Fleta Raye Manning, 79, of Onalaska, Texas, will be held Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Grounds cemetery in Crockett, Texas with Rev. Don Wilkey officiating.
Mrs. Manning was born July 14, 1935 in Houston, Texas to parents, Bert Pennock Ward and Raye (Ashworth) Ward, and passed away January 25, 2015 in Lufkin, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, David Manning; son, David Wayne Manning; brothers, Burt Ward, Emory Ward; sisters, Darlene Hale, Mary O’Brien.
She is survived by her daughter, Charlene Proffitt and Sam of Onalaska, Texas; grandchildren, David Wayne Manning, Jr. and Dawn, Fleta Nicole Luther and Andy, Samantha Manning, Jennifer Proffitt, Jessica Arzola and Eric, Joanna Proffitt, Nicole Wise, Heather Henigan and Chris; daughter-in-law, Pam Manning of Humble, Texas; great-grandchildren, Madalynn Manning, Todd Mills Jr., Eric Mills, Brandon Mills, Delilah Ray, Dustin Hennigan, Brooklyn Hennigan; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Shirley Willis
August 8, 1955 – January 23, 2015
Funeral services for Shirley Willis, 59, of Channelview, Texas, will be held Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, Texas with Bro. Max Wells officiating. Interment
will follow in the Magnolia cemetery in Onalaska, Texas. Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 27, 2015 beginning at 10:00 a.m. until service time in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, Texas.
Mrs. Willis was born August 8, 1955 in Houston, Texas to parents, Sam Winton and Mable (Reding) Winton, and passed away January 23, 2015 in Houston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her father; and brothers, David Winton and Larry Winton.
She is survived by her husband, Joe Willis of Channelview, Texas; son, Denny Willis of Baytown, Texas; daughter, Sherry Ortiz of Colorado Springs, Colorado; grandchildren, Austyn Willis, Hallie Willis, Syrus Ortiz, Ian Ortiz, Avery Ortiz; mother, Mable Winton of Pasadena, Texas; sister, Diane Eggleston of Pasadena, Texas; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Glenn Louis Blessman
June 20, 1931 – January 22, 2015
One life lived very well
Memorial services for Glenn Louis Blessman, 83, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church in Livingston, Texas with Rev. James Frazier officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, January 30, 2015 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas. Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Earthman Resthaven cemetery in Houston, Texas.
Glenn Blessman, 83, died January 22, 2015, at home after a brief illness surrounded by family, close friends, and his dog, Corky. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert and his brother, Harold. He is survived by his wife, partner and soulmate of 58 years, Margaret Elaine Blessman (nee Bartlett), three children (David Blessman of Portland, Oregon, Cynthia Blessman of Houston, Texas, and Diana Blessman of Atascocita, Texas) and their spouses (Joanne Truesdell, Jon Moody and Joan Reynolds), ten grandchildren (Maygen and Scott Blessman, Tess Baker, Adam Gamudi, Erica and Tim Faircloth, Rachel Moody, Dalton, Drake and Danica Flood), three great-grandchildren (Korbyn and Aurora Byrd, and Shannon Faircloth), and his sister, Shirley Soucek, nephew, John Jenness and niece, Ruth Blessman.
Born in Peoria, Ill., on June 20, 1931, to Altgeld Blessman and Martha Heinold, he moved with his family to Tucson, Arizona. He attended the University of Arizona and then joined the Marine Corps for two years of active duty during the Korean War, reaching the rank of Sergeant, and then was a member of the reserves for eight years until 1960.
After receiving his degree from the University of Arizona in 1954, Glenn then began a successful career in retail management with most of those years with Montgomery Ward in northern California, as well as in Reno, Nevada, Huntsville, Alabama, and Houston, Texas, and then with Gordon Jewelers in Houston and Sam’s Club in Houston and Corpus Christi.
He then retired to a life spent with family and friends in the Lake Livingston area. Devoted also to his church family in the United Methodist Church, he continued a life of service that began many years earlier and continued throughout his life, especially at Klein United Methodist Church for 23 years and First United Methodist in Livingston for 12 years, and volunteering for UM Army, Habitat for Humanity, Helping Hands, Mannafest and Noah’s Helpers.
Glenn also will be remembered for his unwavering support and love for his family, his strong faith, his willingness to help anyone in need, his love of reading and fishing and especially his fondness for spending time with friends and family. His “can do” spirit led him to start and complete many projects for others and his family, including-at 83-building a deck on his home this past spring, so that friends and family could gather for holiday celebrations and social gatherings hosted by Margaret and him.
He taught others by being an example, whether it was a love of learning and reading books, doing good works for others including people he did not know, being a friend and companion to everyone, and unconditionally loving his family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Glenn’s honor to any of the following organizations-Helping Hands, Noah’s Helpers or Mannafest-which can be made care of First United Methodist Church, 2801 Highway 190 West, Livingston, TX 77351
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
