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Becky Lynn White
December 23, 1963 – May 8, 2015
Funeral services for Becky Lynn White, 51, of Livingston, Texas will be held Monday, May 11, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. in the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation Multi-Purpose Center in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Joe John officiating. Interment
will follow in the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 10, 2015 beginning at 6:00 P.M. in the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation Multi-Purpose Center in Livingston, Texas.
Becky was born December 23, 1963 in Livingston, Texas to parents, Leroy Stafford and Barbara (Battise) Stafford, and passed away on May 8, 2015 in Lufkin, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Jay Stafford.
She is survived by her loving husband, Don White of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Liza Stafford of Livingston, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Kyle Stafford and Joanna of Livingston, Texas; daughters, Tiffany Henry of Livingston, Texas and Shannon White of Goodrich, Texas; grandchildren, Dylan Stafford, Corey Stafford, Kyle Stafford, Jr., Kendrick Stafford, Kheysen Stafford, Kylianah Stafford, Brianna Henry and Cassidy Henry, Blain Lott; brother, Royce Battise of Kinder, Louisiana; sister and brother-in-law, Charlotte Thompson and Russ of Livingston, Texas; brother, Johnny Stafford of Livingston, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Belinda Sylestine and Rick of Kilgore, Texas, sister, Betsy Stafford of Livingston, Texas; mother-in-law, Patricia White; brother-in-law, Mike White; sister-in-law, Jeannie Gonzales; sixteen nephews and nieces and numerous other relatives and friends.
Becky will be escorted to her grave by pallbearers: J. Mykel Sylestine, Mike White, Carlos Bullock, Delyn Bullock, Cody Costillo, Quanah Costillo, Trent Williams, Stewart Poncho, Gilbert Thompson.
Honorary Pallbearers: George Flores. Carl Boring, Gilman Abbey, Zeke Rodriguez, Jerry Marsh, Quanah Whitethunder, Cedric Williams.
Cochran Funeral Home in in charge of the arrangements.
Betty Gwen Thompson
February 7, 1939 – May 7, 2015
Funeral services for Betty Gwen Thompson, 76, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Sunday, May 10, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Indian Village Assembly of God Church in Livingston, Texas with Rev. David Busby officiating. Interment
will follow in the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 9, 2015 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Indian Village Assembly of God Church in Livingston, Texas.
The Alabama-Coushatta Indian Nation of Texas has suffered the loss of one of it’s most devoted citizens with the passing of Betty Gwen Battise Thompson. The revered tribal elder died at the Lufkin Memorial Hospital on May 7, 2015, after a brief illness, surrounded by her family. Betty was 76 years of age, having been born at the Reservation on February 7, 1939, to parents, Eleanor and Woodrow Battise. In accordance with Tribal Matrilineal custom, Betty was a proud member of the Beaver Clan of the Tribe. She spoke Alabama-Coushatta Tribal language as her native language, and Tribal citizens feel that a huge part of the Tribe, and the Tribal language, has been diminished.
Mrs. Thompson graduated from Milby High School in Houston, and remained a fan of the Buffaloes throughout her life. She also attended the American Indian Art Institute of Phoenix. She was a born member of the Age of Aquarius, long before it became known as such later in her life. Everyone on the Reservation knew her, and she had many friends who will miss her.
She was a Tribal employee for some five decades, with the majority of her many years of service in the Accounting Department. As a Senior Accountant, she was the Assistant Director of the Finance Department. Her role grew along with the advancement of the Tribe, as she devoted her entire adult working life to the service of the Tribe.
She is survived by Ben C. Thompson, her husband of 56 years, and by her daughters, Cheri Polite (Joe Thomas, Jr.), Jane “Missy” Thompson-Janis, all of the Reservation, and Amy Battise of Washington, New Jersey; and son, Jason Thompson (Esmeralda) of Tyler, Texas. She is also survived by her brother, A. Stanley Battise (Jo Ann), sister, Grace Poncho (Sidney) of the Reservation; and sister, Linda L. Small (Wayne) of the Woodlands, Texas. Also, grandchildren, David Battise, Daniel Battise, Candice Polite-Robinson, Kianna Thompson, Ryan Thompson, Ryanna Thompson, Rylan Thompson, Jaycee Thompson, Benjamin Hurst, Shelbie Hurst, Pamela Hurst, Carson Janis, and America Janis, as well as numerous great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Scott Thompson; brother, Brooks Battise; and sister, Noralee Langley.
Pallbearers: Russell Battise, Bryan Small, David Battise, Daniel Battise, Carson Janis, Rylan Thompson, Colin Poncho, Melanie Battise.
Honorary Pallbearers: Dalton Poncho, Judy Williams, Shaa Poncho, Leah Harjo, Marlene Landley, Regina Buffalohead, Ryanna Thompson, Candice Polite-Robinson, Kianna Thompson.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Kathleen Taylor
March 22, 1935 – April 30, 2015
Graveside services for Kathleen Taylor, 80, of Trinity, Texas, will be held Sunday, May 10, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Eastern Gate cemetery in Trinity, Texas with Pastor Connye Roberson officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 10, 2015 beginning at 1:00 p.m. until service begins in the Eastern Gate cemetery in Trinity, Texas.
Mrs. Taylor was born March 22, 1935 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents, Thomas Jackson Wilson and Frieda (Kamen) Wilson, and passed away April 30, 2015 in Trinity, Texas. During her life, she greatly loved her family. Kathleen practiced nursing for over 50 years and she always did a lot to help people in need. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bruce Taylor; son, Donald LaPlant; daughter, Wanda Owen; granddaughter, Christina Cook; brothers, Thomas Wilson, Harvey Wilson, Baxter Wilson, and Michael Wilson; and sister, Mary Wilson.
She is survived by her daughters, Judy Rigler of Borger, Texas, Carolyn Bowman of Cypress, Texas; grandchildren, Christopher LaPlant, Charles Owen, Stacey Williams, Eric Shephard, Bailey Klentzman, Corey Stavinhoa Bowman, Carley Bowman, Herbert Kidd IV; great-grandchildren, Heather LaPlant, Haley Owen, Briana Stavinhoa, Ashleigh LaPlant, Jude Shephard, Brendon LaPlant, Trey Williams, Elise Stavinhoa Bowman, Cowen Bowman; sister, Peggy Carlson of Kansas City, Kansas; foster son, Steve Glossner of Montana; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Joey Eugene McNiel
August 21, 1957 – May 4, 2015
Funeral services for Joey Eugene McNiel, 57, of Onalaska, Texas, will be held Monday, May 11, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the United Pentecostal Church of Onalaska, Texas with Pastor Mike Bryan officiating. Interment
will follow in the Peebles cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 10, 2015 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Cochran Funeral Home in Onalaska, Texas.
Mr. McNiel was born August 21, 1957 in Houma, Louisiana to parents, Charles C. McNiel and Edith (Fontenot) Schlottman, and passed away May 4, 2015 in Onalaska, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father and ex-wife, Tambra West.
He is survived by his daughters, Tiffany McNiel and Brittany Dunaway both of Onalaska, Texas; sons-in-law, Ryan Moscicki and Michael Newman III both of Onalaska, Texas; grandchildren, Katelyn Crowton, Aviona Crowton, Collin Moskicki all of Onalaska, Texas, Brandon Dunaway of Houston, Texas, Kailei Dunaway, Kara Dunaway, Emma Dunaway all of Onalaska, Texas; daughter, Amanda Garden Hutson of Corrigan, Texas; mother, Edith Schlottman of Onalaska, Texas; sister, Lisa White and Jerry of Onalaska, Texas; brother, Jake McNiel and Lowanna, brother, Kenneth McNiel of Livingston, Texas; brother, Charles McNiel Sr. of Onalaska, Texas; sister, Bonnie Johnson and Jim of Broddaus, Texas; daughter, Mandy Sherrard of Onalaska, Texas; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Ryan Moscicki, Michael Newman, Charlie McNiel Jr., Michael Dunaway, Matthew Dunaway, James McNiel Jr., Scott Atkinson.
Honorary Pallbearers: Jake McNiel, Kenneth McNiel, Charles McNiel Sr., Gary Grimm, Clinton Crader, James Alaniz.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Sherry Elaine Baxley
Sherry Elaine Baxley born on March 26, 1942 in Tenaha, Texas to William Claude Porter and Martha Pollard Porter, went to be with her Lord on May 6, 2015 at the age of 73. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 51 years, Joe Baxley; sons Timothy Baxley and Traver Baxley; mother, Martha Porter; aunt, Mozell Barington; numerous other relatives and a host of dear friends. Sherry was preceded in death by her father, William Porter; grandmother, Kizzie Pollard. Sherry was a member of the Central Baptist Church in Livingston, Texas. Sherry was a precious soul and showed love and kindness to all that knew her. She loved her family very much and will be missed dearly. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. on Friday, May 8, 2015 at Pace Funeral Home, 200 FM 350 North, Livingston, Texas. A Celebration of Sherry's life will start at 10:00 A.M. with Pastor Mike Meadows officiating. Bro. Charles Jones and Music Leader Ken Sims. Pallbearers will be Wesley Johnson, Charles Pollard, Donnis Bagett, Olan Cain, Ray Martin and Bill Hodges. Honorary pallbearers will be the Joy Class from Central Baptist Church. Interment
will be at Restland Memorial Park cemetery, 4434 US Hwy 59 South, Livingston, Texas. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to Central Baptist Church Building Fund, 506 North Houston Street, Livingston, Texas 77351. To sign the online guestbook please go to www.pacefuneral.com.
William Melton "Buddy" Wiggins
William Melton “Buddy” Wiggins born on December 30, 1939 in Livingston, Texas to William Winson Wiggins and Essie Jewel Murphy Wiggins, passed away on April 28, 2015 at his home in Segno at the age of 75. Those left to cherish his memory are sons, Robert Wiggins & wife Tammy, Barney Wiggins & wife Eva and Marshall Wayne Wiggins; mother of children, Leecy Wiggins; grandchildren, Jeffrey Wiggins, Britni Wiggins Dupree & husband Charlie, Shonda Wiggins & husband Chad, Shelly Wiggins, Brian Wiggins & wife Rana and Byron Wiggins Jr. 8 great grandchildren; numerous other relatives and a host of dear friends. Buddy was preceded in death by both his parents; sister, Lois Gore. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Wiggins Home Place cemetery, 602 Wiggins Loop Livingston, Texas 77351 with Pastor Mitchell Murphy officiating. Pallbearers will be Dale Johnson, Eddie West, Pat Murphy, Rodney Hendrix, Roger Dowden and Keith Collins. Honorary pallbearers will be Pete Tolar, John Davis, Tony Eaton, Bo Tolar and Herbie Stutes. Buddy enjoyed life, being with his family and friends. He loved to tell stories and met everyone with a kind word and a hand shake. Buddy will be missed dearly.
Ricky Lynn Taylor
June 28, 1957 – May 4, 2015
Memorial service for Ricky Lynn Taylor, 57, of Onalaska, Texas, will be held Friday, May 8, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. at the Onalaska Volunteer Fire Department in Onalaska, Texas with Bro. Jason Ellis officiating.
Mr. Taylor was born June 28, 1957 in Colombia, Louisiana to parents, W.C. Taylor and Myrtis (Peppers) Taylor, and passed away May 4, 2015 in Livingston, Texas. During his life, he was a member of the Trinity Masonic Lodge #14 AF & AM. He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Dois Cook and Mary Coats; brothers, John Taylor and Travis Taylor.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Taylor of Onalaska, Texas; daughter and fiancé, Jody Alec and Allen Davis of Porter, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Ricky Taylor Jr. and Jennifer of Onalaska, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, James and Nancy Taylor of La Porte, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Elizabeth Taylor of Pasadena, Texas; brother-in-law, Walter Cook of Onalaska, Texas; grandchildren, Xavier Reyes, Lainey Alec, Kelcei Alec, Zachary Taylor, Alyssa Taylor, Aniyah Williams, and Andrea Zuniga; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Peggy Williams
December 10, 1952 – April 30, 2015
Graveside services for Peggy Williams, 62, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Friday, May 8, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Blue Water cemetery in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Joe Sanders officiating.
Mrs. Williams was born December 10, 1952 in Clover Leaf, Texas to parents, Charles Ballard and Joy (Brumfield) Ballard, and passed away April 30, 2015 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her mother, Joy Hildebrandt; and son, Michael Sizemore.
She is survived by her father and his wife, Charles and Frances Ballard of Humble, Texas; grandson, Shannon Crawford of Fred, Texas; sister, Linda Gaylene Ballard; along with numerous aunts, other relatives and friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Doris Gay Jones
February 14, 1926 – May 3, 2015
Funeral services for Doris Gay Jones, 89, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Friday, May 8, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the Holly Grove Baptist Church in Segno, Texas with Billy Brackin officiating. Interment
will follow in the Holly Grove cemetery in Segno, Texas. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mrs. Jones was born February 14, 1926 in Hortense, Texas to parents, Roy Gay and Ruby (Littles) Gay, and passed away May 3, 2015 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jones; a baby brother; husband, Charles E. Jones; sons, Thomas R. Jones and Joseph G. Jones; and a sister-in-law, Muriel Duff.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Marsha and Bill Mayhew of Segno, Texas; grandchildren, Austin Jones, Troy Jones and Stephanie, Kerri Proctor and Tony Proctor Jr., Billy Mayhew Jr., Erin Wheeler, Matthew Jones, Bret Jones, Ricky Jones, Timothy Jones and Elizabeth, and Jason Jones; great-grandchildren, Tony Proctor III and Katie, Jackson Wheeler, Joshua Wheeler, Kennedy Wheeler, Jessica Jones, Jacob White, Ryan Jones, Alyssa Jones, Nathan Jones, Devin Proctor, Cody Mayhew, Payton Jones, Dusty Miller, and Justin Miller; great-great granddaughter, Rylie Proctor; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Delores and Rastus Maze, Mary Beth and T.H. Bailey; brother-in-law, Harvey Jones; sister-in-law, Tammy Jones-Deem; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Tex Proctor, Mat Jones, Timothy Jones, Brett Jones, Ricky Jones, Troy Jones, T.J. Proctor, Austin Jones
Honorary Pallbearers: Billy Williams, Trey Williamson, Wesley Cain, Ronnie Bailey, Thomas Bailey, Jerry Maze, Greg Maze, Charles Duff
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Theda Faye Brister Zellars
May 18, 1928 – May 3, 2015
Funeral services for Theda Faye Brister Zellars, 86, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Rev. James Frazier officiating. Interment
will be held in the Greenwood cemetery in Pinevilli, Louisiana on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 6, 2015 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Theda Faye Brister Zellars, “Tee” was born May 18, 1928 in Tioga, Louisiana to Milton and Minnie Jordan Brister. She passed away May 3, 2015 in her home surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband William “Bill” Zellars, her brothers Marvin Brister and Earl Brister, two step-children Karen Zellars and Kent Zellars, and her previous spouse Richard “Dick” Dill. She is survived by her children Debra Tallant and husband Chuck, Brad Dill and wife Carolyn, Ashley Martin and husband Joey, step children Nina Dimiceli and husband Mike, and Janet Ray; grandchildren Vince Tallant and wife Brianne, Jason Dill and wife Crystal, Beth Tallant and Kayla, Taylor Foxworth and Lance Smith, Jordan Foxworth, Quaid Martin, Brian Koecher and wife Kami, Stephen Dimiceli and wife Erin, Krista Roach and husband Aaron, Jason Dimiceli and wife Jennifer, Stephanie Juarez and husband Eric, Amanda Kirane, Justin Zellars, and Joshua Zellars; great grandchildren Sophia and Austin Tallant, Abagayle Baldwin, Kaylen and Brodey Koecher, Mia and Olivia Dimiceli, Emily Dimiceli, Micah Juarez, Chase, Riley, and Ansley Roach, and Addison Zellars, and nieces Madeline England and husband Bobby and Phyllis Pankey, and their children.
Tee graduated from Bolton High School in Alexandria, Louisiana and went on to graduate with her degree in teaching from Louisiana College in Pineville, LA. She obtained her Master’s of Science from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
Prior to her arrival in Livingston, she taught for 18 years in Louisiana before going to work for the State Department of Education in Baton Rouge. She began her career in Livingston at Livingston Junior High and moved to the High School the following year teaching physical science, biology, marine science, and human anatomy. She also served as the Department Chair for the Science Department.
In 2000, she retired from full time teaching, but after 3-4 months she decided retirement just wasn’t for her. She returned to teaching at the GED/Adult Learning Center. The following year, she began working with the newly created Challenger Program and remained there until her health declined in late 2011. The Challenger program allows individuals to meet their requirements for graduation while also meeting other responsibilities such as full-time jobs or parenthood.
Her interests included spending time with her family, reading, and needlepoint. She made 23 Christmas stockings for her entire family which will be cherished for many years. She took great pride in her teaching and her students. One of her greatest pleasures was the time she spent with former students, close friends, and colleagues, whose lives she touched. Other than her family, she considered her greatest achievements to be that of encouraging students to reach their potential, believe in themselves and work hard to achieve their goals.
She received the Polk County Chamber of Commerce Educator awards in 2001 and 2011.
We would also like to take the time to thank all those involved in her care over the last years: Evette Damian, Alondra Delgado, Amber Davis, Dr Jerry Wood and staff, Dr Raymond Luna, Dr Mani, Dr Liberos, Dr Youssef, Dr Robert Hust, Gentiva Hospice, and the entire staff at CHI St Luke’s Memorial Livingston Hospital. Special love to her closest friends Karen Brown Janecke, Ruth Bass Hollenbeck, Sue Allen Murphy, Sue Froehner Nason, and Janet Morris.
Pallbearers will include some of her former students: Thomas Purvis, Don May, Bubba Jackson, Mark Marsh, Buck McClain, John McClain, Chip Theil, Jason Riddle, Richard Whatley, Steven Grimm, and Jeff Gardner.
Honorary Pallbearer: Jeff Gardner
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be designated in her name to the Green and White Scholarship Program at Livingston School District. Please contact Lea Davis at 936-328-2306.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
