Charles Anthony Wilson
HUNTSVILLE - Charles Anthony Wilson, 55, was born on April 1, 1948 and died on May 8, 2003. Funeral services were held Monday, May 12, from the Huntsville Funeral Home Chapel, with interment following in Dodge Cemetery.

Kimberly Dawn McDowell
LIVINGSTON - Kimberly Dawn Johnson McDowell, 36, died early Tuesday morning, May 13, 2002, at her residence in Livingston. She was born July 6, 1966 to Richard and Patricia Cramer Johnson in Bartlesville, Okla. She grew up and received her education in Bartlesville until 1982. She moved with her family to Livingston and graduated in Livingston in 1984. She married Thomas McDowell in October 1983. They made their home in Las Vegas, Nev. until they divorced. She returned to Livingston in 1996 and met and established a home with Luther "Bubba" Thompson. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Harvey Johnson and Leonora Johnson. Survivors include a son, Dustin Tyler McDowell; daughter, Zoe Marissa McDowell; her mother and stepfather, Don and Pat Cox of Livingston; father and stepmother, Richard and Sandy Johnson of Hurricane, Utah; husband, Bubba Thompson Jr. of Livingston; sister, Lisa Johnson of Livingston; stepsisters, Nancy Gardner of Victoria and Abby and Brittany Cox of Livingston; stepbrother, Jerry Cox of Midland; grandparents, Jim and Darlene Cramer of Nowata, Okla.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Luther and Myrtle Thompson of Livingston and many other family members and friends. Services were held Thursday, May 15, at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Frank Hood officiating. Burial was on Saturday, May 17, in Memorial Park Cemetery in Bartlesville, Okla.

Frances Louise Hopson
LIVINGSTON - Funeral services for Frances Louise Hopson, 68, were held Wednesday, May 14, 2003, from the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Frank Hood officiating. Burial followed in Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska. Mrs. Hopson died Monday, May 12, in Livingston. She was born April 10, 1935 in Livingston, the daughter of Williams Bryant Platt and Minnie Lee Poor Platt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carol Dean Hopson; her parents; daughter, Betty Carol LeGeare; six brothers and one sister. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Barney Stephenson of Wells; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Alicia Hopson of Evergreen; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Steve Lee of Trinity; daughters, Brenda Lewis and Sharon Lewis, both of Livingston; grandchildren, Lynn, Tommy, Ginny, Angela, Elizabeth, Lloyd, April, John, Richard, Kevin, David and Amanda; seven great-grandchildren and brothers, Morriss Platt Sr., Curtis Platt and Floyd Stowe, all of Livingston. Pallbearers were Walter Murphy, Bobby Platt, Morriss Platt Jr., Lynn Hopson, Tommy Hopson and Darren Hopson.

Trevor Vinning Pinder Jr.
LIVINGSTON - Funeral services for Trevor Vinning Pinder Jr., 55, of New Waverly were held Wednesday, May 14, 2003, from the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Robert Durham officiating. Burial followed in Baker Bell Cemetery in Fred. Mr. Pinder died Sunday, May 11, in Kerens. He was born March 27, 1948 in Kountze, the son of Trevor Vinning Pinder Sr. and Alma Jewel Freeman Pinder, both of whom preceded him in death. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Tracey and David Hyatt of Montgomery; son and daughter-in-law, Trevor Vinning and Mindy Pinder IV of New Waverly; daughter, Tobie Pinder of Conroe; sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathy and Craig Kefauver of Houston and Margaret and Phil Blanchette of Kankee, Ill.; and grandchildren, Dylan Hyatt, Taylor Hyatt, Trevor V. Pinder, Christopher Zieler, Brendan Zieler and Lexi Zieler. Pallbearers were Sean McDonald, Jay Gately, Jimmy Daniel, Trampas Weaver, Lil Man Wilson and Craig Kefauver. Honorary pallbearer was Henry Freeman.

Sybil M. Bailey
LIVINGSTON - Sybil M. Bailey, 80, of Onalaska died on Thursday, May 1, 2003, in Livingston. A memorial service will be held. Mrs. Bailey was born on May 11, 1922 in Logansport, La. to parents Gifford and Johnnie Edith Foshee Smith. She married Jack W. Bailey on May 31, 1939 and he preceded her in death in 1976. Mrs. Bailey was a retired bookkeeper, a Methodist and had been a Polk County resident since 1976, moving from Houston. She is survived by her children, Michael Bailey of Onalaska, Terry M. Salmasi and husband Dennis of Onalaska and Kathleen D. Brumley and husband Ray of Onalaska; sister, Edith Farris of San Antonio; grandchildren, Dena Kerschen, Kenneth Wayne Hammond, Skyler Salmasi, Cody Salmasi, Noah Brumley, Legion Brumley, Ariel Brumley, Chance Brumley and Jada Brumley; great-grandchildren, James Michael Harmon, Denee' Wilson, Raphsodi Martin, Bailey Moffett, Mia Brumley and Atticus Brumley and great-great-grandchildren, Tory D. Wilson and Candice Harmon. Pace Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Billy Ray Fesperman
LIVINGSTON - Funeral services for Billy Ray Fesperman, 67, were held Tuesday, May 6, 2003, from the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Frank Hood officiating. Burial followed in Forest Hill Cemetery. Mr. Fesperman died Friday, May 2, at his residence in Livingston. He was born Oct. 15, 1935 in Lott, the son of John Oliver Fesperman and Maggie Lena Fesperman, both of whom preceded him in death. He graduated from Lott High School in 1954. He and Angela Rowe were married on Nov. 20, 2000 in Livingston. Mr. Fesperman built churches and school furniture, was an auto mechanic, did offset photography, was with the Marlin Police Department and was a correctional officer for TDCJ. Pallbearers were Butch Price, John Riks, Ken Bohnert, Bobby Watson, Charles Smith and Leon Middleton. Cochran Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Lois Virginia Fischer
LIVINGSTON - A memorial service for Lois Virginia Fischer, 80, were held Friday, May 2, 2003, from the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Clyde Summers officiating. Mrs. Fischer died Wednesday, April 30, in Memorial Medical Center - Livingston. She was born Dec. 21, 1922 in Rockmart, Ga., the daughter of William and Bertha Fields Christopher. Mrs. Fischer served as a U.S. Army nurse during World War II. She was preceded in death by her husband James and her parents. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Gail Fischer of Rye and James and Theresa Fischer of Rye; daughter, Violet Christopher of Rockmart, Ga.; son, Josh Ross of North Carolina; grandsons, T.J. Fischer and Kenneth Fischer, both of Rye; granddaughters, Chrystal Fischer of Rye, Melonie Fischer of Shepherd, Jamie Miller of Coleman, Ala. and Tori Lynn Carroll of Rye; sister, Mary Woods of Rockmart, Ga.; brother, Monroe Christopher of Rockmart, Ga. and daughter-in-law, Bonnie Daley of Shepherd.

Novie Hunter
LIVINGSTON - Funeral services for Novie Hunter, 71, of Livingston were held Saturday, May 3, 2003, from St. Luke's United Methodist Church, with the Rev. John Jackson officiating. Interment followed in Kibbiefield Cemetery in Marston. Mr. Hunter died April 27 in Livingston. He was born Oct. 20, 1931, the son of Wilson and Gasoline Coleman Hunter. He was a Methodist. Survivors include three children and six stepchildren, Alma Furr, Betty Scott, J.J. Willis, Mamie Forney and Jerry Scott, all of Lufkin, Bobbie Scott and Earl Scott of Diboll, Sally Reed of Alton and Green Scott Jr. of Corrigan; son-in-law, Steve Furr; step-sons-in-law, Milton Regan of Alto and R. Roberts of Diboll; step-daughters-in-law, Vera Scott, Tina Richards and Evelyn Scott; sisters, Pearly M. Sandefur and Mildred D. Forte, both of Ashdown, Ark.; brothers, Ennis L. Hunter of Fort Worth and A.C. Hunter and wife Helen, Cleo Hunter and Roy Hunter and wife Joyce, all of Ashdown, Ark.;12 grandchildren; 21 step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; 14 step-great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Anthony Flournoy, Marvel Nickson, Arthur Dirden, Cornell Flournoy, R. Roberts, Travis Dirden, Kenneth Ligon, Michael P. Hill, Todd Dirden, Gerald Ligon and Jerry Scott. Honorary pallbearers were J.J. Willis, Cleo Hunter, Ennis Hunter, Roy Hunter and A.C. Hunter. Duncan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Willidene Culley
LIVINGSTON - Graveside services for Willidene Culley, 63, were held Saturday, May 3, 2003, from Peebles Cemetery, with the Rev. James R. Holt officiating. Mrs. Culley died Tuesday, April 29, in OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City. She was born March 26, 1940 in Wetumpka, Ala., the daughter of Earl and Lucy Macon Warmack. She was a member of Pickens Baptist Church in McMillan, Okla., and a devoted mother and wife and church member. She was preceded in death by her father, Earl Harvey Warmack; mother, Lucy Macon Warmack Jones; and father who raised her, Hollis Jones. Survivors include her daughters, Debra Lynn Chance of Porter and Dona Lea Hopson of Livingston; son, David Lane Davis of Crockett; sister, Mary Green of Ardmore, Okla.; brother, Earl Warmack; grandchildren, Brandi Lingerfelt, Savannah Hopson, Tyler Hopson, Nicole Davis Arbuckle, Edward Davis, William Davis, Jason Chance, Hendrix Chance, Tommy Brewer, Karysa Kerr, Colten Davis and Cheyena Davis and great-grandchildren, Bailey Chance, Preston Chance and Sarah Arbuckle. Cochran Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Manuel Patrick Barrientez
LIVINGSTON - Manuel Patrick Barrientez, 53, of Livingston died Thursday, May 1, 2003, in The Woodlands. Services were held Wednesday, May 7, at Pace Funeral Home. Interment was in Forest Hill Cemetery in Livingston followed by a reception at the Idlewilde Subdivision Clubhouse in Onalaska. Mr. Barrientez was born on July 6, 1950 in Sweeney to parents Frank and Ignacia Gutierrez Barrientez Sr. He was retired and had been a Livingston resident since January 2002, moving from Shepherd. He was known as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a versatile man who enjoyed bowling, coaching softball, playing billiards, playing with his grandchildren and dancing. He is survived by his wife, Dee of Livingston; son, Manuel Barrientez Jr. of Shepherd; daughters, Lisa Barrientez of New Caney and Christina Davis of Baltimore, Md.; brothers, Henry, Ruben, Richard, Alfonso, Frank, Joe Alex, Raymond and Lupe Barrientez; sisters, Annice Mendevil, Rosa Salinas and Lucia Zertuche and grandchildren, Morgan Mariah Barrientez and Jordan Pierce Barrientez.

Helen Emma Roberts
HEMPHILL - Graveside services for Helen Emma Roberts, 67, of Livingston were held Saturday, May 3, 2003, from Gravelhill Cemetery in Hemphill, with I.W. Ferguson officiating. Mrs. Roberts died Thursday, May 1, at her residence in Livingston. She was born Dec. 7, 1935 in Hemphill. She was a homemaker and had resided in Livingston since 1991. Survivors include her husband, Carl Roberts of Livingston; daughter, Carla Hiesler and husband Gordon of Houston; sister, Agnes West of Shepherd; nephew, Charlie Wilson and nieces, Christina, Stephena and Angela, whom she raised as grandchildren; and numerous other nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Starr Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

James Rodney McDonald
LIVINGSTON - James Rodney McDonald, 50, died on Friday, May 2, 2003, at his residence in Conroe. He was born on Sept. 11, 1952 in Houston, the son of James "Buck" McDonald and Jo Allie Metts McDonald, both of whom preceded him in death. Mr. McDonald served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by two sisters, Barbara Sweeten and Gail King of Conroe; three brothers, Michael McDonald of Conroe, John McDonald of Palestine and George McDonald of Cornville, Ariz. and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and many friends. Graveside services were held Sunday, May 4, from New Bethlehem Cemetery in Conroe. Pallbearers were Kevin Lyle, Marshall Neal, Chris Cameron, Mark Taylor, Shanon Jones and Tim Guidash. Honorary pallbearers were Sammy Pagiert, Bill Hanft and Jeffery Buzek. Cochran Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Justice Lynn Wright
LIVINGSTON - Funeral services for Justice Lynn Wright, age 2, of Livingston were held Wednesday, May 7, 2003, from the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Joel Salazar officiating. Burial followed in Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska. Justice Lynn died Thursday, May 1, in Cooks Children's Hospital in Ft. Worth. She was born Feb. 26, 2001 in Livingston, the daughter of Ethan and Stephanie Corbeil Wright. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Jennifer Lynn Wright; great-grandfathers, Maurice Wright, Hershel Burrow and Herman Corbeil and great-grandmother, Fern Corbeil. Survivors include her father, Ethan Allen Wright of Livingston; mother, Stephanie Mae Corbeil Wright of Livingston; sister, Liberty Lynn Wright of Livingston; grandmother, Judy Corbeil of Livingston; grandfather, Steve Corbeil of Livingston; grandfather, Warren Wright Jr. of Sorrento, Fla.; great-grandmother, Lynna Wright of Livingston; grandmother, Ruby Williams of Ace; great-grandmother, Janice Angle of Onalaska; great-grandfather, George Angle of Onalaska and a host of uncles, great-aunts and great-uncles. Pallbearers were Joey Corbeil, Vernon Pierce Jr., Casey McGowen and Vernon Pierce III.

Johnnie Mae Horton
LIVINGSTON - Graveside services for Johnnie Mae Horton, 88, were held Monday, May 5, 2003, from Camp Ruby Cemetery, with the Rev. Mitchell Murphy officiating. Mrs. Horton died Saturday, May 3. She was born Dec. 8, 1914 in Creek, the daughter of John B. Hester Sr. and Naomi Earle Adams Hester. She was preceded in death by her husband, E.L. "Pete" and her parents. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Mack Moffett of Livingston; son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Jima Denny of Humble; grandson and wife, David and Kary Denny of Humble; granddaughter, Delys Rankin of Humble; great-grandson, Justin Rankin of Humble; great-granddaughter, Katie Rankin of Humble; great-grandson, Kaleb Denny of Humble; great-granddaughter, Micah Denny of Humble; sisters, Thelma Stephenson of Dallas and Ruth Adams of Baytown; and several nieces, nephews and friends. Cochran Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Arthur Peter Renfro
CLEVELAND - Arthur Peter Renfro, 76, of Coldspring died on April 30, 2003. He is survived by his daughter, Bridget Renfro; two grandchildren, Sarah Renfro and David Renfro; daughter-in-law, Cathy Renfro and three nephews, Bill Smith, Gary Smith and Mike Smith. A memorial service was held Saturday, May 10, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Livingston. Pace-Stancil Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Lois Munson
LIVINGSTON - Funeral services for Lois Munson, 70, were held Wednesday, May 7, 2003, from the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Frank Hood officiating. Burial followed in Blue Water Cemetery. Mrs. Munson died Monday, May 5, in Livingston. She was born March 9, 1933 in Troup, the daughter of Nathaniel and Esther Womack Seagroves. She was known as someone who loved her family, country music, playing Bingo, helping others and making sure that everyone was happy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Munson; her parents; son, Darrell Glen Munson; brothers, Elbridge Seagroves, Leon Seagroves and Roy Seagroves Sr. and sisters, Bernice Franklin and Joyce Moore. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Robert Baker of Livingston; sons and daughters-in-law, Leon and Mary Munson, Mike and Patricia Munson and Gerald and Teresa Munson, all of Livingston; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and numerous other family members and friends. Pallbearers were Greg Munson, Josh Munson, Jered Munson, Jewell Ellison Jr., Ronnie Seagroves and Barry Penland. Honorary pallbearers were Timmy Leggett and Billy Collier.

Vincent Van Lynn
LIVINGSTON - A memorial service for Vincent Van Lynn, 85, were held Saturday, May 10, 2003, from the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Van Lynn died March 25, 2003 in Livingston. He was born Nov. 28, 1917 in Queens, N.Y., the son of Vincent and Agnes Bittner Herth. His parents preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Rogers-Herth of Livingston; three sons, Jeff Herth of Dillsburg, Pa., Chad Herth of Shirley, N.Y. and Greg Herth of Oakdale, N.Y.; two daughters, Shelley Rogers and Tracey Rogers of Houston and nine grandchildren.

"Tootsie" McBride Cheshire
LIVINGSTON - Graveside services for "Tootsie" Mattie Ellen McBride Cheshire, 65, of Kountze were held Wednesday, May 7, 2003, from Peebles Cemetery, with Pastor Robert Moore officiating. Mrs. Cheshire died Saturday, May 3, in St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. She was born Sept. 3, 1937 in Goodrich, the daughter of J.B. and Maggie Ellen Stokes McBride. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton; her parents; brothers, Johnny B. McBride and Jerry McBride; daughter, Rita Ann and grandchild, Mitchell Allen Knight. Survivors include her son, Ross Aaron Cheshire of Salisburg, N.C.; daughter, Rhonda Knight of Fred; brothers, Truman McBride of Tivoli and Buddy McBride of Evans, La.; sisters, Betty Hollaway of Independence, Kan. and Pat Buell of San Antonio; grandchildren, Brittany Cheshire and Aaron Cheshire and beloved companion, L.B. Chapman of Honey Island.

Kenneth Eugene Haynes Jr.
LIVINGSTON - Kenneth Eugene Haynes Jr., 45, died Sunday, May 4, 2003, at his residence in Onalaska. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 8, from the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Steven Baker officiating. Burial followed in Bold Springs Cemetery. He was born Nov. 18, 1957 in Sulphur, La., the son of Kenneth Eugene Haynes Sr. and Eva Lou Nemitz Haynes Sr., both of whom preceded him in death. He married Jona Haynes on Nov. 17, 1988 in Livingston. He loved hunting, fishing and the outdoors. Survivors include his wife, Jona Haynes of Livingston; stepson, Steven Gardner of Onalaska; sisters and brothers-in-law, Peggy and Jay Kennedy of Livingston, Janet Jackson of Onalaska and Caroline and Johnny Burnett of Conroe; sisters-in-law, Lynda Robinstein and Sherrie Franklin, both of Onalaska; aunts, Billie Jean Tierney of Willis and Opal Haynes of Onalaska; uncle, John Gerald Haynes of Houston; nephew, Duke Kennedy of Willis; nieces, Misty Ganzer of Katy, Melissa Soules of Conroe, Ashley Lawrence of Livingston and Casay Lawrence of Livingston; cousins, Rosemary Tierney of Willis, Richard Tierney of Houston, Eileen Tierney of Houston and Sue and Bob Whitecotten of Indiana and lifelong best friends, Bobby Cassity, Jerry Havard, Mike Gaston, Junior Loper and Charlie Johnson. Pallbearers were Mike Gaston, Junior Loper, Tony Thrasher, Jerry Don Havard, Jay Kennedy and Bobby Cassity.

Ralph "Eddie" Nichols
LIVINGSTON - Ralph Edward "Eddie" Nichols, 51, died Tuesday, May 6, 2003, at his residence in Livingston. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 8, from Church on The Rock in Livingston, with Pastor Jim Sherrill officiating. Burial followed in Peebles Cemetery. Military honors were provided by VFW Post 8568. He was born on Sept. 19, 1951 in Panama City, Fla., the son of Ralph and Lucille Sweeney Nichols. He married Kathleen Nichols on June 30, 1972. He was a member of Church on The Rock in Livingston, former member of the Goodrich School Board and DAV lifetime member. He served in the Marines during the Vietnam era and was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his service. He was discharged on Sept. 30, 1971. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Nichols of Livingston; mother, Lucille Sweeney Bounds of Livingston; stepfather, Murphy Bounds of Livingston; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and C.W. Strickland of Livingston; son and fianc , Shawn Nichols and Lisa Vailes of Livingston; daughter and fianc , Laura Nichols and Paul Valderez of Livingston; grandson, Matthew Sanders of Livingston; granddaughters, Ashley Strickland and Katelynn Valderez, both of Livingston; stepsister and husband, Patti and Tim Godwin of LaPorte; stepsister, Diane Cordova of Pasadena and stepbrother, Tim Bounds of Hineston, La. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph LeRoy Nichols. Pallbearers were Randy Smith, Billy Smith, C.W. Strickland, Paul Valderez, Billy Frame and Dale Fox. Honorary pallbearers were Shawn Nichols, Matthew Sanders, Corey Smith, Shannon Gumm Jr. and Ian Smith. Cochran Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.