Janet Marie Wilson
LIVINGSTON - Funeral services for Janet Marie Wilson, 47, were held Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003, from Point Blank Community Church, with Bro. Eddie Adams officiating. Burial followed in Center Hill Cemetery in Oakhurst. Mrs. Wilson died Monday, Jan. 20, in Christus Schumpert Health System in Shreveport, La. She was born Aug. 25, 1955 in Houston, the daughter of Harlan and Shirley McLaughlin Warden. Mrs. Wilson was a member of Point Blank Community Church. Survivors include her husband, Tommy Wilson of Point Blank; her father, Harlan Warden; her mother, Shirley McLaughlin Warden; son, Ross "Trey" Williams III of Virginia; daughters, Trisha Snyder of Houston and Natalie Reagan of Phenix City, Ala.; brother, John Warden of Pasadena; sister, Vicki Johnson of Pasadena; grandmother, Louise Pippin of Pasadena; grandchildren, Machenzie Reagan, Zackary Reagan and Makenna Snider and beloved companion, "Spike." Pallbearers were Tom Tyson, Bob Hagerman, Bill Loving, Art Bianchi, Aubrey Covington and Jerry McBee. Cochran Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Jack Arnold Sr.
LIVINGSTON - Jack Arnold Sr., 76, of Indian Springs died Friday, Jan. 24, 2003, in a Pasadena hospital. Services were held Sunday, Jan. 26, from Pace Funeral Home, with the Rev. Lee Poe officiating. Interment followed in Camp Ruby Cemetery. Mr. Arnold was born on Jan. 28, 1926 in Shelby County, the son of John and Alice Brawley Arnold. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving with Merrill's Marauders in Burma during World War II. He married Lola Penry on May 2, 1947 and she preceded him in death on Feb. 23, 1992. Mr. Arnold was a heavy equipment operator and was retired from Local 450 in Houston. He had been a Polk County resident since 1970, moving from Houston. He was a member of VFW Post 8568. Survivors include five sons, Johnny Jack Arnold of Splendora, Charles Ray Arnold and wife Terry of New Caney, Jimmy Lee Arnold and wife Claudia of Livingston and Jack Arnold Jr. of Livingston; two daughters, JoAnn Tryon and husband Frank of Whitewright and Judy Lynn Gates and husband Robert of Livingston; brother, John Arnold of Kirbyville; one sister, Maudene Rushing of Deer Park; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were John Arnold, Jason Arnold, Michael Gates, Jimmy Jack Arnold, Charles Lee Arnold, John Edward Arnold and John Wesley Arnold.

Maggie Ola Hudson
LIVINGSTON - Funeral services for Maggie Ola Hudson, 93, were held Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003, from the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Frank Hood officiating. Interment followed in Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska. Mrs. Hudson died Friday, Jan. 24, in Livingston. She was born Jan. 17, 1910 in Onalaska, the daughter of William O. Hilton and Alvena Stewart Hilton. Mrs. Hudson was a member of Chesswood Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim; her parents; daughter, Hazel Hudson and son-in-law, Herman Odom. Survivors include her daughter, Minnie Odom of Deweyville; sons and daughters-in-law, James and Debra Hudson and Jimmy and Louise Hudson, all of Goodrich; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Troy Tucker, Mike Robbins, Casey Tucker, Michael Crim Jr. and Earl Hilton.

Walter R. Reavis
ONALASKA - Walter R. Reavis, 79, died Friday, Jan. 24, 2003, at his residence in Onalaska. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 27, from the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, with the Rev. Don Wilkey officiating. Mr. Reavis was born Dec. 22, 1923 in Fort Smith, Ark., the son of Floyd Wallace Reavis and Leva Olive Leach Reavis. He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives, a son, one brother and two sisters. Survivors include his daughters, Susan Edwards of Onalaska, Carol Wise of Houston and Cheryal Reavis of Onalaska; sisters, Mary Ponder of Livingston and Jane Ruggels of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; brother, Paul James Reavis of Lufkin; grandsons, Douglas Nelson of Pasadena and Daniel Reavis of Pasadena; granddaughter, Crystal Burkett of Pearland and seven great-grandchildren.

Barbara Margaret Vail
ONALASKA - Barbara Margaret Vail, 77, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2003, at her residence in Onalaska. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 28, from the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, with Bro. Don Wilkey officiating. Cremation was in Restland Crematory in Livingston. She was born April 1, 1925 in New York, N.Y., the daughter of Richard E. and Elizabeth Grossman Loud, both of whom preceded her in death. Mrs. Vail served on the Onalaska City Council, was a former member of the Onalaska Lioness Club and was a member of the Onalaska Lions Club. Survivors include her husband, Lew Vail of Onalaska; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Helen Pankau of Tampa, Fla., Edmund and Lisa Pankau of Spring and Thomas and Betty Pankau of Key Largo, Fla.; son and partner, Jim A. Vail and Mike McKellar of Searcy, Ark.; granddaughters, Lauren Pankau of Tampa, Fla. and Stacy Pankau of Houston; grandsons, Chris McKellar of Searcy, Ark., Eddie "Max" Pankau of Houston and Mikey of Spring; sister, Betty Donato of New York, N.Y.; special niece, Barbara Fortin of Naples, Fla.; stepdaughters, Ana Williams and Janet Fisher, both of San Jose, Calif.; step-granddaughter, Joyce Williams of San Jose, Calif.; mother-in-law, Evelyn Carolan of Livingston; sister-in-law, Magdaline Carolan of Thurmont, Md. and many nephews, nieces and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Texas Lions Camp, P.O. Box 290247, Kerrville, Texas 78029 or the charity of your choice.

Floyd Andrew Mobley
LIVINGSTON - Funeral services for Floyd Andrew Mobley, 72, were held Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003, from the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, with the Rev. Harold Isaacs officiating. Burial followed in Forest Hill Cemetery. Military honors were provided by VFW Post 8568 and Trinity Lodge No. 14 AF&AM conducted a Masonic graveside service. Mr. Mobley died Monday, Jan. 27, in The Woodlands. He was born Feb. 21, 1930 in Granger, the son of Hubert and Marie Magdalene Miller Mobley. Mr. Mobley was a Master Mason, a member of the Hella Temple Shrine and a member of Reagan Lodge No. 1037. He was a member of Beacon Bay Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. Mr. Mobley was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; his parents and one son, Stephen Ross Mobley. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Gordon and Annette Mobley of Spring; daughter, Sarah Loyce Elmer of Gulfport, Miss.; daughter-in-law, Vicki S. Mobley of Humble; grandchildren, Brittany Marie Mobley, Sean Andrew Mobley, Tiffany Nicole Mobley, Steven Richards Mobley and Mishon Marie Elmer; great-grandchildren, Alexis Dewitt and Steven Riley Mobley; brother, Jack Elmer Mobley of Spring and sister, Elgean Lydia Murray of Livingston. Pallbearers were Jack Henry Mobley, David Hoffman, Riley Richards, Cecil Graham, Ray Mack, Troy Nolen, James Richards and Earl Seiley. Donations may be made in his memory to Beacon Bay Baptist Church in Livingston.

Oscar Roy Platt
LIVINGSTON - Oscar Roy Platt, 85, of Livingston died Monday, Jan. 27, 2003, in a Lufkin hospital. Services were held Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Pace Funeral Home, with the Rev. Glen Price and the Rev. Frank Hood officiating. Interment followed in Mt. Rose Cemetery. Mr. Platt, a long time resident of Polk County, was born on Sept. 19, 1917 in Lyrick to parents William Bryant and Minnie Lee Poor Platt. He married Elsie Vaudine Shirley on Sept. 24, 1938. Mr. Platt was a veteran, serving with the U.S. Army near the end of World War II and serving in Japan. He was a retired sawmill worker and also was retired from the City of Livingston and Brookshire Bros. Mr. Platt was a member of East Tempe Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Gary Peden and a great-grandson, Matthew Goff. Survivors include his wife, Vaudine Platt of Livingston; son, Charles Platt and his wife Mary Elizabeth of San Antonio; two daughters, Marjeanne Gibson of Livingston and Shirley Peden and husband Earshel Ray of Crockett; three brothers, Morris Platt and wife Jean of Livingston, Curtis Platt of Temple and Floyd Stowe of Livingston; one sister, Francis Hopson of Livingston; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Jacquelyn Lindsey Kirkland
LIVINGSTON - Jacquelyn Lindsey Kirkland, 64, died on Monday, Jan. 27, 2003, following a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family and friend Dottie Elliott at her residence in Livingston. Mrs. Kirkland was born on Nov. 11, 1938 in Oklahoma City, Okla., the daughter of Charles Arvil Lindsey and Johnnie Tolliver Lindsey, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Joe Don Kirkland in Sweetwater on June 2, 1956. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Joe Don Kirkland of Livingston; daughter, Jana Finch, son-in-law, Ron Finch and granddaughters, Jacqueline Michelle Finch and Mackenzie Finch of Friendswood; daughter, Julie Delka, son-in-law, Curtis Delka, grandson, Bryant Kirkland Delka and granddaughter, Kalli Delka of Friendswood; sister and brother-in-law, Celeste and K.T. Williamson of Livingston; sister, Denna Jones of Arlington; brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Jeanette Lindsey of New Orleans, La. and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. A celebration of her life was held Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Rolling Hills Restaurant in Livingston. Cochran Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Ida Lois Lamkin
LIVINGSTON - Ida Lois Lamkin, 73, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2003, in Methodist Hospital in Houston. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 30, from Center Hill Baptist Church, with Bro. Norman Diehl officiating. Interment followed in Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska. Mrs. Lamkin was born on Oct. 6, 1929 in Byrdtown, the daughter of Bill and Jessie Hughes Power, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Orval Morris Lamkin on July 3, 1947. Mrs. Lamkin was a member of Center Hill Baptist Church in Oakhurst. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Orval Morris Lamkin of Onalaska; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Robert Clark of Crosby and Cheryl and Robert Royall of Highlands; grandsons, Craig Clark of Crosby, Trey Royall and wife Becki of Sacramento, Calif., Kevin Clark and wife Cindy of Houston and Justin Royall and wife Jennifer of Highlands; granddaughter, Carrie Clark of Houston; great-grandchildren, Ashlynn, Lana, Lane, Riley, Lucas and Lavondria and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Craig Clark, Kevin Clark, Trey Royall, Justin Royall, Mike Schifani and Donald Schifani. Honorary pallbearer was Carrie Clark. Cochran Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Charlene Jones Greene
CORRIGAN - Funeral services for Charlene Jones Greene, 67, of Camden were held Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003, from Lily Island Missionary Baptist Church in Camden. Interment followed in Lily Island Cemetery. Mrs. Greene was born Aug. 25, 1935 in Camden and died Monday, Jan. 27, in a Houston hospital. She retired from Champion International as a dryer grader and was a member of Lily Island Missionary Baptist Church. Her father, Ben Jones Sr.; brother, Arthur N. Jones and goddaughter, Theresa Jones, preceded her in death. Survivors include her sons, Don Stelly of Kildare, Raymond Stelly of Houston, Aaron Stelly of Camden, Nathaniel Greene of Norfolk, Va. and Mark Greene of Beaumont; daughters, Kathy Wilson of Beaumont, Murtha Lorraine Fletcher of Liberty and goddaughter, Tameka Jones of Humble; mother, Ludella Jones of Camden; brothers, Ben Jones Jr. of Humble, Theophilus Jones, James Earl Jones and Oscar Jones, all of Houston; sisters, Frankie Jackson of Camden, Henry Helen Jermany, Jewel Esther Bailey, Betty Burleson and Willie Lee Harden, all of Houston and Rosetta Freeman of Beaumont; 23 grandchildren and six step-grandchildren. Corrigan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Sylvia "Babs" Hickman
HOUSTON - Sylvia "Babs" Hickman, 73, died on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003, in Livingston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton E. Hickman; her son, Stephen Eugene Hickman and her daughter, Jennifer Elaine Hickman. She is survived by her sisters, Joan Smart and Maureen Brain; brother, Teddy Brain; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Lou Hickman, Laverne Grantham and husband Curtis, Barbara Quinn and husband William, Louise Gardner and husband W.T., Leon Hickman and wife Dorothy and Charles Hickman. A graveside service was held Saturday, Feb. 1, from Holly Grove Cemetery near Livingston. Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

John William Konopka
LIVINGSTON - John William Konopka, 80, died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003, in Memorial Medical Center - Livingston. A rosary was held Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral mass was held Friday, Jan. 31, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, with Father Clifton Labbe officiating. Burial followed in Midway Cemetery. He was born July 7, 1922 in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of Peter and Marianna Pikulinski Konopka, both of whom preceded him in death. Mr. Konopka was a captain in the Army of the United States and flew 35 missions over Germany in a B-17 during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Helen Konopka of Livingston; brother, Bill Konopka of Lakewood, Colo.; daughter and son-in-law, Patty and Henry Ager of Livingston; son, Charles David Hunter of Livingston; son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Lynette Hunter of Houston; nephew and wife, Bill and Jan Konopka of Lakewood, Colo.; grandsons and wives, Hank and Cecilia Ager of Livingston and Michael and Sherrin Ager of Austin and great-grandchildren, Hannah and Julia. Pallbearers were Ed Smiers, Joe Bowen, Dave Morgan, Richard Jackson, George Decou and Skip Nodurft.

Helen Gilmore Thorne
ONALASKA - Helen Gilmore Thorne, 79, of Onalaska died on Jan. 25, 2003 in East Texas Medical Center in Tyler. Mrs. Thorne lived for 53 years in West Chester, Pa. She was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary for many years and taught piloting and navigation in the adult night school there. Before settling in Onalaska, Mrs. Thorne traveled extensively around the country in a motor home with her daughter and son-in-law and was a member of the Escapees RV Club. Mrs. Thorne is survived by a son, Philip G. Thorne of Lyme, N.H.; daughter, JoAnn T. Dibeler of Onalaska; grandsons, Ian Thorne of Norwich, Vt., Jeremy Thorne of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Bruce Wolfer and Brian Wolfer, both of West Chester, Pa. and granddaughters, Tanith Jones of New Holland, Pa. and Asha Moffatt of Vershire, Vt. Mrs. Thorne had 10 great-grandchildren.

Robert Glenn "Bob" Chambers
LIVINGSTON - Robert Glenn "Bob" Chambers, 78, died Jan. 21, 2003 in Northeast Medical Center in Humble. A memorial service is planned. Mr. Chambers owned and operated his own insurance company and consultant business. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Survivors include his wife, Jean Ellyn Chambers of Kingwood; and daughter, Susan Chambers-Cilie and husband of Humble. Charles Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Neva Mary Pruitt
LIVINGSTON - Funeral services for Neva Mary Pruitt, 82, were held Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003, from the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. David Roberts officiating. Burial followed on Tuesday, Feb. 4, in Memory Lane Cemetery in Harrah, Okla. Mrs. Pruitt died Friday, Jan. 31, in St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in Houston. She was born Aug. 24, 1920 in Harrah, Okla., the daughter of Harley Frances King and Lilly Viola Griffey King. She married Thomas Ralph Pruitt on Nov. 28, 1945 in Seminole, Okla. Mrs. Pruitt was a member of Westbury Methodist Church in Houston. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Jude King, Harvey King, Harce King, Samuel King, Anuel King and Willard King; sisters, Julia Renfro and Mildred Bennett and son-in-law, Drew Weiss. Survivors include her husband, T. Ralph Pruitt of Livingston; daughters and sons-in-law, Janis and Stuart Farb of Galveston, Jennifer and Ron Cummings of Livingston and Javada Weiss of Houston; grandchildren, Jeremy Henley, Jami Farb, Jenell and husband Gabe Collier, Javada and husband Howard Smith, Jason Weiss, Jared Weiss and Tim Rasberry; great-grandchildren, Justin Smith, Jordan Rasberry and Jadyn Collier; brother, Harley King of Livingston; sister, Velma Bowien of Nicoma Park, Okla. and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Jeremy Henley, Howard Smith, Jason Weiss, Jared Weiss, Ron Cummings, Stuart Farb, Tommy King, Gabe Collier, Harley King and James Bowien.

Brenda Caro Tullous
LUFKIN - Services for Brenda Caro Tullous, 41, of Lufkin were held Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003, from Cornerstone United Pentecostal Church, with Bro. Bobby Ferguson and Bro. Nathan Scoggins officiating. Interment followed in Mount Rose Cemetery in Livingston. Mrs. Tullous was born Nov. 22, 1961 in Pasadena, the daughter of Rose Marie Hutchingson and Jessie L. Ellis, and died Friday, Jan. 31, in a local hospital. Mrs. Tullous was employed by J.C. Penney Co. in the ladies' wear department for 21 years. She was a member of Cornerstone United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include her husband, Samuel Lee Tullous of Lufkin; son, Jacob Brendin Lee Tullous of Lufkin; father, Jesse L. Ellis of Colorado and brothers, Joseph L. Ellis of Houston and Robert G. Ellis of Conroe. Pallbearers were Johnny Perry, Dyron Adams, Bryon Banken, Kenneth Cook, Chad Parker and Joseph Ellis. Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.

Georgia Marie Appel
LIVINGSTON - Georgia Marie Appel, 87, of Livingston died on Monday, Feb. 3, 2003, in Memorial Medical Center - Livingston. Mrs. Appel was born on Aug. 15, 1915 in Pleasantdale, Mo., the daughter of George C. Tolle and Mabel O. Foster Tolle, both of whom preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughter, Linda Dietrich of Luray, Tenn. Cochran Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Earl McGathon Sr.
HOUSTON - Earl McGathon Sr., 99, died on Jan. 30, 2003. Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 6, from Mt. Rose Church of God in Christ, 12028 Crosby Lynchberg, with the Rev. Ron Eagleton officiating. Burial was Friday, Feb. 7, in St. Andrew Cemetery in Onalaska. Duncan Funeral Home, Houston, was in charge of arrangements.

Edwin Courville
LIVINGSTON - Funeral services for Edwin Courville, 66, were held Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003, from St. Joseph's Catholic Church, with Father Clifton Labbe officiating. Burial followed in Holly Grove Cemetery. A rosary was held Wednesday at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by Deacon Rudy Kauntze-Cockburn. Mr. Courville died Sunday, Feb. 2, at his residence in Livingston. He was born Feb. 15, 1936 in Eunice, La., the son of Delestone and Amelia Courville. He married Joyce Courville on Nov. 28, 1964 in Hardin County. Mr. Courville served in the National Guard. He was employed by Southwest Chemical in Seabrook for 24 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Norbert Courville and Herbert A. Courville and sister, Clara Belle Ponthieu. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Courville of Livingston; son and daughter-in-law, Nathan and Charmaine Courville of Lawrenceville, Ga.; grandson, Joshua Courville of Lawrenceville, Ga.; brothers, Ben Courville of El Centro, Calif., Hurst Courville of Fifth Ward, La. and Harris Courville of Mansura, La.; sisters, Annie Lee Matt of Angleton and Laurice Martin of Angleton and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Ray Fuqua, Doug Fuqua, Kenneth Matt, Lance Matt, Michael Carter and Gene Carter.

Bessie F. Jones
LIVINGSTON - Funeral services for Bessie F. Jones, 92, were held Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003, from the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Jim Godwin and the Rev. Cliff Mayton officiating. Burial followed in Jones Prairie Cemetery in Leggett. Mrs. Jones died Monday, Feb. 3, at her residence in Conroe. She was born Aug. 17, 1910 in San Jacinto County, the daughter of John Newton Parker and Minnie Martin Parker. Mrs. Jones was a member of Memorial Baptist Church in Houston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Erskin Jones; her parents; two sons; one daughter; two sisters; four brothers; two grandchildren and one daughter-in-law. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, John and Janet Jones of Conroe, Herman and Joyce Jones of Spring, Hartzel and Jimmie Sue Jones of Lufkin and Charlie and Janie Jones Sr. of Conroe; daughter-in-law, Dorothy Jones of Willis; son-in-law, Rod Connor of Lumberton; sisters, Jane Brooks of Livingston and Edith Stuckey of Chester; 19 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Pallbearers were her grandsons.

Lorena "Cricket" Reeves
LIVINGSTON - Lorena "Cricket" Reeves, 61, of Livingston died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003, at her residence. Services were held Friday, Feb. 7, at Pace Funeral Home, with the Rev. Frank Hood officiating. Interment followed in Peebles Cemetery. She was born on March 17, 1941 in Harris County to parents Henry B. and Christell Baker Reeves. She had been a Polk County resident since 1944. She was preceded in death by her father and a sister, Margaret Reeves. Survivors include her mother, Christell Reeves of Livingston; a brother, David Reeves of Livingston; sisters, Joyce Smith and husband Pete of Jasper, Patricia White of Livingston and Nelda Valderez and husband Manuel of Livingston; eight nieces and six nephews. Her nephews served as pallbearers.