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Erin Louise Chancellor

Erin Louise Chancellor was born on November 10, 1913 in Tupelo, Mississippi to John and Ernestine Taylor Freeman, passed away on October 15, 2012 in Livingston, Texas at the age of 98 years old. Louise is survived by her children; Wayne Kirton and wife Evelyn, Carolyn Freener and husband Stephen; Children by marriage; Kay Broadway and husband C.H., Nita Carter and husband Mike, Dwayne Chancellor and wife Peggy, Alice Phillips; 7 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; loving husband Ben C. Chancellor that passed away in 2008. Louise was a member of Central Baptist Church in Livingston, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday October 18, 2012 at Restland Memorial Park cemetery with Pastor David Jones officiating.

Robyn Michelle Smith

Graveside services for Robyn Michelle Smith, 36, of the Wakefield Community in Corrigan, Texas, will be held Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Wheeler cemetery in Corrigan, Texas with Rev. Adrian Neal officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, October 19, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel.

Miss Smith was born June 6, 1976 in Lufkin, Texas and passed away Sunday, October 14, 2012 in Diboll, Texas. She was a loving daughter, sister and aunt. She had been employed by Brookshire Bros. for many years. She is preceded in death by her grandparents and two aunts.

She is survived by her parents Billy Wayne and Leila Raye (Perkins) Smith of the Wakefield Community in Corrigan, Texas; sister: Kelley Perkins of New Caney, Texas; brothers and sister-in-law: Curtis Wayne Smith of the Wakefield Community in Corrigan, Texas, Scotty and Kristina Smith of the Wakefield Community in Corrigan, Texas; nephews: Tubby Smith, Wesley Smith and Dalton Smith all of the Wakefield Community in Corrigan, Texas, and numerous family and friends.

Pallbearers: Terry Smith, Donald Smith, Ronnie Smith, Scotty Smith.

Honorary Pallbearers: Tubby Smith, Wesley Smith, Dalton Smith.

Funeral Services Entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home.

Rhett Cyrvin Lathan

Rhett Cyrvin Lathan born November 14, 1995 in the Woodlands, Texas passed away October 13, 2012 in Houston, Texas. Rhett’s loving family includes his parents, Brian & Tabitha Lathan; sister, Brooke Lathan; grandparents, Tommy & Nona Lathan and Rhonda Long; great-grandparents, Ted & Melda Pace and Dianne Lathan; aunt, Karen Williamson & husband Thomas; uncle, Dwayne Hicks; cousins Garrett & Rylei Williamson, Bailey & Ben Hicks; special friends, Colton & Ethan Placker, Tanner Martin and Alex Hicks; numerous other relatives and a host of friends.

He is preceded in death by his great-grandparents, W.W. & Bea Holloway and Bill Lathan. Rhett attended First Baptist Church in Livingston; he also loved to hunt, play baseball, ride horses and rope calves. A visitation will be held at First Baptist Church in Livingston, Tuesday October 16th from 5pm to 8pm with a Funeral Service beginning at 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 17, 2012 also at the First Baptist Church 106 Colt Rd. Livingston, TX 77351 with Pastor Brett Lester officiating. Interment icon to follow at Holhausen Darby cemetery. Donations can be made in Rhett’s memory to First National Bank P.O. Box 671 Livingston, Texas 77351.

Ronald Lee Collard
December 15, 1939-October 8, 2012

Ronald Lee Collard, age 72, of Livingston, was born December 5, 1939 in Brook, Indiana to parents, Edmund J. Collard and Dorothy N. Parks. He later met and courted his sweetheart, Solita Ann South. On June 7, 1975 they were joined in holy union as husband and wife in Thayer, Indiana.

He joined the United States Air Force and served this nation during the Vietnam war. Ronald worked while he was in the Air Force as the Aircraft Maintenance Superintendent and it was there that he spent twenty-four years of service. He was out of the service for six months and later went to work for the civil service for another twenty years doing the same job as he did in the Air Force. He was a loving husband, father and beloved brother-in-law and passed away on October 8, 2012 at his home in Livingston, Texas.

Ronald is survived by his wife, Solita Collard, of Livingston; daughter and son-in-law, Monette Sue and Sean Hayes; daughter, Rhonda Lee Mardis; son and daughter-in-law, Bret E. and Nyna Burright; son and daughter-in-law, Toby M. and Jen Burright; daughter, Cindy D. Burright; daughter and son-in-law, Brigitte L. and James Baucum; son and daughter-in-law, Clinton and Rebel Taylor; twenty grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Melody and Stony Brooks, of Lake Village, Indiana; sister, Carolyn Wicks, of Crawfordville, Indiana; brother, Buddy Parks, of Monticello, Indiana; nephew, Jeffrey Zak and wife, Denise; sister-in-law, Mickey Read and numerous other relatives and friends.

Services entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, directors.

THOMAS HENRY CHRISLEY, JR.
August 17, 1923 to October 13, 2012

Funeral services for Thomas Henry Chrisley, Jr., age 89 of Livingston, Texas, will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 19, 2012, at Houston National cemetery Chapel in Houston, Texas. The services will be conducted by Deborah Factor. Military Honors will be conducted by District #4 Ceremonial Team. Pallbearers are David, Wolters, Adam Wolters, Chris Chrisley, Sonny Manning, Benny Manning and Chris Moody. Interment icon will follow the chapel service at Houston National cemetery in Houston, Texas.

Mr. Chrisley was born on August 17, 1923, in Daisetta, Texas, to parents, Thomas Chrisley, Sr., and Bessie Crider Chrisley. He serviced our country in the U.S. Navy during WW II. Mr. Chrisley is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Bessie Chrisley, Sr., seven brothers and one sister. He is survived by his beloved wife, Rosetta Chrisley of Livingston; daughter, Linda Jean Durham of Wichita, Kansas; son and daughter-in-law, Rusty and Karen Chrisley of Spring Grove, Pennsylvania; two granddaughters and their husbands, Deborah and Tony Factor of Greensburg, Kansas, and Rebekah and Ted Blakley of Wichita, Kansas; and grandson, Michael Chrisley of Spring Grove Pennsylvania; and grandson and wife, Robert and Stephanie Chrisley.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Arlene Bookman Hughes

Arlene Bookman Hughes was born on April 23, 1950 to Tommy and Georgia Lee Bookman. Arlene went to be with her Lord on December 12, 2012 at the age of 62. She is survived by sons, Byron Keith Hughes Sr. & wife Dessie, Romad Bookman & wife Michell; daughter, Brigitta Hughes; Seven grandchildren; brother, Tommy Bookman & wife Tyler; sisters, Essie Harrell & husband Odis, Erma Roberts & husband Levell, Carrie Carter & husband Russell and Bea Bell; sisters and brother in laws, Edward & wife Janice, Luby & wife Brenda, Bobby & wife Elmer, Earnest & wife Joan, James & wife Annette, Eddie Mae & Husband Kirby, and Willie Jean; numerous other relatives and a host of friends. Arlene is preceded in death by both of her parents; loving husband, Tommy Hughes; brother, Ray Bookman; sister, Ella Mae Bogany.

Visitation will be held on December 22, 2012 at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Goodrich, Texas beginning at 10:00 AM with a Celebration of Arlene’s Life starting at 11:00 AM. Officiating will be Rev. Byron Hughes Jr. of Rising Star Baptist Church in Conroe, Texas. Interment icon will follow at New Hope cemetery.

Melvin Barnes
June 2, 1942 - December 15, 2012

Melvin Barnes, age 70, of Livingston, Texas, passed away on December 15, 2012, in Livingston, Texas. Melvin was born on June 2, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, to parents, Leroy and Eddie Bell Yelder Barnes.

Melvin is preceded in death by both of his parents; and two brothers, David Rue and Lucious Rue. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Barnes, of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Cynthia Hardiman, of Detroit, Michigan; daughter and son-in-law, Melvyna and Terry Allison, of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Kymberly Wiley, of Kansas City, Missouri; daughter, Rena Toney, of Detroit, Michigan; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Elcock and Lionel, of Detroit, Michigan; son, Travia Davis, of Livingston, Texas; son, Daniel Davis, of Livingston, Texas; son, Tony Davis, of Livingston, Texas; son, Christopher Whattys, of Livingston, Texas; son, Christian Whattys, of Livingston, Texas; brother and sister-in-law. J.J. Barnes and Bernice, of Detroit, Michigan; sister and brother-in-law, Ortheia and Robert Kinnerly, of Detroit, Michigan; sister and brother-in-law, Vivian and Otis Green, of Livingston, Texas; twenty-three grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews.

The funeral service for Melvin Barnes will be held, Saturday, December 22, 2012, at 11:00 AM, at Livingston Church of God in Christ. Bishop Rayford Chimney will be officiating.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Lola Mae Parham
March 29, 1911 - December 16, 2012

Lola Mae Parham, age 101, of Livingston, Texas, passed away on December 16, 2012, in Livingston, Texas. Lola was born on March 29, 1911, in Zavalla, Texas, to parents, Abe and Rosie Hornsby Mott.

Lola is preceded in death by both of her parents; first husband, Todd Marsh; and second husband, Floyd Parham. She is survived by her daughter, Virginia McNiel, of Shawnee, Oklahoma; nine grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Lola was a member of Winnie St. Baptist Church.

A graveside service for Lola Mae Parham will be held, Thursday, December 20, 2012, at 2:00 PM, at Bold Springs cemetery, in Livingston, Texas. Rev. David Adcox will be officiating. Her pallbearers will be her grandchildren.

A visitation will be held, Wednesday, December 19, 2012, at 5:00 PM, at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Wilbur Dean “Wil” Davis
December 22, 1939 - December 17, 2012

Wilbur Dean “Wil” Davis, age 72, of Livingston, Texas, passed away on December 17, 2012, in Livingston, Texas. Wil was born on December 22, 1939, in Dallas, Texas, to parents O.C. Davis and Hazel Inez McNatt Davis.

Wilbur is preceded in death by both of his parents, and grandson, Chase Carpentor. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Sandy Davis, also of Livingston, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Tony Davis and Janice, of Highlands, Texas; daughter, Tonya Menzies, of Clearwater Beach, Florida; son and daughter-in-law, Robert Davis and Christine, of East Hampton, New York; daughter and son-in-law, Tricia Poppy and Ken, of Boise, Idaho; grandchildren, Sarah Davis, Elizabeth Davis, Tony Davis, Jr., Taylor Carpentor, Ashlyn Carpentor, Jack Davis; great-grandchild, Aaron Brow; sister, Dorothy Winters, of Kennedale, Texas; sister, Jodie Ward, of Irving, Texas; sister, Norma Everett, of Irving, Texas; brother, Mack Davis, of Foley, Alabama; numerous other family and friends.

Services for Wilbur Dean “Wil” Davis will be held, Friday, December 21, 2012, at 11:00 AM, at First Presbyterian Church in Livingston, Texas. Interment icon will follow in Forest Hill cemetery. Rev. Galen “Joe” MacDonald will officiate the service.

A visitation will be held Thursday, December 20, 2012, at 5:00 PM, at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Richard Eugene Nizol
September 8, 1930 to December 12, 2012

Richard (Dick) Eugene Nizol, age 82 of Onalaska, Texas, was born in Detroit, Michigan, on September 8, 1930, to parents, Walter Nizol and Helen Barowski Nizol. He died at his home on December 12, 2012, in Onalaska, Texas.

Dick was a veteran, serving in the United States Navy during the Korean war. He worked for Grumman in New York and was transferred to League City, Texas to work on the Apollo Space Program with Grumman Aerospace, where he raised his family. In later years, he worked for Baker Hughes Corp., as a manufacturing engineer, until he retired to Onalaska in December 1997. He was an avid fisherman, and loved his church home of St. Luke’s Episcopal, where he was an active member. Dick was also a member of the American Legion Post #291 in San Leon, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter Nizol and Helen Barowski Nizol; and three brothers, George Nizol, Raymond Nizol and Sam Nizol. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Annamarie Nizol; children, Kim Nizol, Richard P. Nizol and his wife, Ruth, and Karen Smith and her husband, Alan; grandchildren, Jessica Mutz and her husband, Jonathan, Kyle Smith, Jennifer Chacon and her husband, Alex and Collin Smith; and a niece, Judy Papoulos in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Livingston, Texas, on Saturday, December 22, 2012, at 11:00 AM.

Donations to the American Cancer Society are requested in lieu of flowers.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Jimmie Rae Skelton

Jimmie Rae Skelton, born on June 28, 1933 in Meridian, Mississippi to Claud L. and Georgina Keith Skelton Sr. passed away on December 13, 2012. Jimmie is survived by his loving wife Mildred Skelton; brothers, Claud L. Skelton Jr. and Ronald D. Skelton and wife Kathy; sister Delora Gay Graham; grandchildren, Robbie Stanley and Lynda Sawyer; 2 great grandchildren; numerous other family and friends. Visitation will be on Monday, December 17, 2012 beginning at 9:00 AM with a celebration of Jimmie’s life following at 11:00 AM at Beacon Bay Baptist Church FM 3126 at FM 350 North in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Harold Isaacs officiating. Private interment will follow at the Houston National cemetery.

Geraldine McDonald
July 24, 1934 - December 12, 2012

Geraldine McDonald, age 80, of Pearland, Texas, passed away on December 12, 2012, in Pearland, Texas. She was born on July 24, 1932, in Houston, Texas, to parents, Clyde and Wynoia Mary Brown Facundus.

Geraldine is preceded in death by both of her parents; husband, Leon McDonald; son, Gene Bollman. She is survived by son, Glenn Bollman; son, John Bollman; sister, Pat Sweet; sister, Wanda Erwin; ten grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service for Geraldine will be held, Saturday, December 15, 2012, at 10:30 AM, at Camp Ruby cemetery. Rev. Harold Isaacs will be officiating.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mack McGill Walker
April 22, 1957 - December 11, 2012

Mack McGill Walker, age 55, of Livingston, Texas, passed away on December 11, 2012, in Livingston, Texas. Mack was born on April 22, 1957, in Livingston, Texas, to parents, Burke and Lydia Stafford Walker.

Mack is preceded in death by his mother, Lydia Stafford Walker; son, Bradley Walker; and niece, Lindsey Williams. He is survived by wife, Judith Walker of the Reservation; daughter, Leeza Walker, of the Reservation; son, Dylan Walker, of the Reservation; daughter, Joanna Walker, of the Reservation; daughter, Ranalyn Bullock, of the Reservation; grandson, Kyle Stafford, Jr., of the Reservation; grandson, Kendrick Stafford, of the Reservation; father, Burke Walker, of the Reservation; brother and sister-in-law, Johnny and Sandra Walker, of the Reservation; sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Roy Williams, of the Reservation; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Brenda and Joe Thomas, of the Reservation; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Perry and Darlene Williams, of the Reservation; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Leslie and Maryllis Williams, of the Reservation; brother-in-law, Larry Williams, of Lufkin, Texas; brother-in-law, Gene Williams, Sr., of Palestine, Texas; along with numerous other relatives and friends. Mack was also a member of the First Texas Indian Baptist Church.

Funeral services for Mack Walker will be held, Friday, December 14, 2012, at 2:00 PM at the First Texas Indian Baptist Church. Interment icon will follow the services at the Alabama-Coushatta Reservation cemetery. Reverend Ernest Best will be officiating.

Mack will be escorted to his grave by pallbearers, Larry Langley, Derek Battise, Shaun Walker, Kyle Stafford, Sr., Delyn Bullock, and Scott Thompson. Honorary pallbearers will be Ben Thompson, Brady Bullock, Kenneth Williams, Leslie Williams, Austin Johnson, Charley Sylestine, Raymond Knight, and Justin Poncho.

A visitation will be held the day before the service, Thursday, December 13, 2012, at 5:00 PM at the First Texas Indian Baptist Church.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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