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Jerry Delano Jones
August 9, 1939-February 15, 2013

Jerry Delano Jones of Biloxi passed away on February 15, 2013 at the age of 73 due to respiratory complications.
Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jones was born on August 9, 1939 in Greenville, Texas. He retired from the United States Air Force in 1984 after 23 years of service and had lived in Biloxi since 1980.

After retirement from the Air Force, he worked with the Biloxi Public School System and was extremely active in American Legion Post 33 including acting as Commander for a number of years. He was also active in local VFW activities.

Jerry is preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Jones; his parents, Haughton and Johnnie Jones; and his sister, Emma Sue Odum.
He is survived by his brothers, Dwight, Ron, David and Michical; his daughters, Jeri and Kathy; his son, John; and his four grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make donations to your local VA or a local veteran’s organization.

Funeral services were held at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home in Biloxi on Monday, February 18, 2013 at 2:00 PM. Interment icon will be held in the Magnolia cemetery in Onalaska, Texas with graveside services beginning at 1:00 PM with Pastor Homer Anderson conducting the service. Military Honors will be provided by the VFW Post #8568 Honor Guard.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the local arrangements.

Lynn Merl Chenault

Lynn Merl Chenault born on February 16, 1942 in Memphis, Texas to Merl James and Jewel Grimsley Chenault, passed away on February 9, 2013 in Livingston, Texas at the age of 70. Lynn is survived by son, Charles Chenault and wife Vanessa; daughter, Cynthia Cronin and husband Kevin; grandchildren, Grace Chenault, Samuel Chenault and Thomas Cronin; cousin Wayne Chenault of Canyon, Texas and numerous other relatives and a host of friends. He has been in this community since 1989. After serving 30 years in the Oil Industry he retired with Shell Oil. Lynn belonged to the American Society of Arms Collectors and the Texas Gun Collectors Association. He is preceded in death by both his parents.

Visitation will be from 12 to 2P.M. on Friday, February 15, 2013 at Pace Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with a Celebration of Lynn’s life beginning at 2:00 P.M.

Officiating will be Reverend James Frazier. Interment icon will follow at Forest Hill cemetery in Livingston, Texas.

Nicholas Heath Wiley
July 24, 1977 to February 8, 2013

Nicholas Heath Wiley, age 35 of Livingston, Texas, passed away on February 8, 2013, at Solara Hospital in Conroe, Texas. Nicholas was born on July 24, 1977, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to parents Richard Wiley and Kathleen Taylor Wiley.

He is survived by one sister, Laura Marks of Livingston, Texas; two brothers, Richard Wiley of Modesto, California and Chris Wiley of Mendocino, California; five nieces; five nephews; two great nieces and four great nephews.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Obit for Joann Ledbetter
January 26, 1941 to February 13, 2013

Joann Ledbetter, age 72 of Ace, Texas, passed away on February 13, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center Hospital in Lufkin, Texas. She was born on January 26, 1941, in Phoenix, Arizona to parents, Joseph Jacobus and Viola Boytston Jacobus. Joann married Lawrence Wayne Ledbetter on September 2, 1961, in Phoenix, Arizona. She was a member of Rainbow Baptist Church in Rye, Texas.

Joann is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Marjorie Billings. She is survived by husband, Lanny Ledbetter of Ace, Texas; daughter, Joy Lynn Houser of Hay Springs, Nebraska; two sons, Michael Wayne Ledbetter of Phoenix, Arizona, and Jonathan Glenn Ledbetter of Wallace, Nebraska; grandchildren, Jennifer Shea, Carmen Barth, Cassandra Barth, Jonathan Houser, Jordan Houser, Jacob Ledbetter, Joseph Ledbetter and Sebastian Ledbetter; and three great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at Rainbow Baptist Church in Rye, Texas. Rev. Clyde Somers will officiate the service. Interment icon will be held at Greenwood Memory Lawn cemetery in Phoenix, Arizona.

Instead of flowers, donations can be made to Eagle Nest Ministries or First National Bank Benefit Account # 2349191.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Christine Bradberry Seago

Christine Bradberry Seago passed from this life on February 12, 2013. Family visitation will be held on Saturday, February 16 from 1-2pm at the First Baptist Church in Corrigan, Texas followed by a Memorial Service at 2 pm.

Christine was born on February 23, 1930 in Denning, Texas and grew up in the San Augustine/Nacogdoches area. She graduated High School from the Stephen F. Austin Teachers College in 1947 and married Elwin V. Seago, her war hero sweetheart in 1948. Following the birth of her first two children, the family moved to Corrigan. When her youngest son began 1st grade, she went against social norms by returning to college full time to become an elementary teacher at Corrigan ISD. For the next 32 years, Mrs. Seago selflessly managed her family, her students and her commitment to church and community. The family has often been told, “Mrs. Seago was my favorite teacher.” She loved gardening, crossword puzzles, game shows, sports (especially the Houston Astros and Houston Rockets) and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Opal Bradberry, 2 siblings, Fredrick Earl Bradberry and Louise McDowell, and her loving husband of 56 years, Elwin V. Seago.

Left to cherish memories of her are her four children, Robert Harold (Renee) Seago of Corrigan; Dianne (L.D.) Rumfield of Corpus Christi; John E. (Linda) Seago of Lufkin and Terry (Mary Helen) Seago of Coldspring; grandchildren, Vickie Graeber, Dayna Rumfield, Chris Seago, Allona Sloan, Lucas Rumfield, James Seago, Joel Seago, Julie Olivares, Stacey Ferguson and Clint Payne; 21 great-grandchildren; a sister, Iris (Jack) Blankfeld of California; special nieces Lynda Baker Mullins and Katherine Bradberry; numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and former students.

She will be greatly missed, but will be remembered for her quick wit, her generosity, no-nonsense approach to education, and her great love for her family.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made via the family to the Christine B. Seago Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Rhonda Carol Bonds

Rhonda Carol Bonds, 51, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 in Houston, Texas.

She was born on Friday, June 16, 1961 in Houston, Texas to Edus Bonds and Jeanette (Mosley) Bonds. Rhonda was preceded in death by her mother.

Left to cherish her memory is her father Edus O. Bonds; loving sons David "Blaze" McAllister and wife Lauren, Joshua Bonds; brother Charles Bonds and wife Janni; sister Lynette Bonds; nephews Jason Bonds, Kevin Bonds and wife Paige; grandson Braylen McAllister; along with numerous other loving family and friends. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made in Rhonda's name to her favorite charity, The River Of Life, 1300 N. Washington, Livingston, Texas 77351Visitation for Rhonda will be held at Neal Funeral Home on Friday, February 8, 2013 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2013 in the Neal Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Burial for Rhonda will immediately follow at Squier cemetery. Officiating, Pastor Charlie Lackey.

Edward Murphy
August 30, 1946 - February 13, 2013

Edward Murphy, age 66 of Livingston, Texas, passed away on February 13, 2013, in Livingston, Texas. Edward was born on August 30, 1946 in Leggett, Texas, to parents, Clarence and Bernice Murphy.

Edward is preceded in death by his father, Clarence Murphy, and brother Arnold Ray Murphy. He is survived by his wife, Lana Murphy, of Livingston, Texas; mother, Bernice Murphy, of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Angie McClain, of Yakima, Washington; daughter, Lana Murphy, of Leonard, Texas; daughter, Lisa Murphy, of Clear Lake, Texas; son, Daniel Murphy, of Livingston, Texas; sister, Stella Murphy, of Livingston, Texas; sister, Frances McCarver, of Moscow, Texas; brother, Bill Murphy, of Arkansas; brother, Doug Murphy, of Livingston, Texas; grandchildren, Allison McClain, Jarod McClain, Josh McClain, Haley Findley, Sydney Findley, Ryan Torres, Mason Lamoon, Alexis Murphy, Dylan Murphy, and McKenzie Murphy; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
A graveside service will be held, Saturday, February 16, 2013, at 3:00 PM, at Jones Prairie cemetery in Leggett, Texas. Bro. John Taylor will be officiating.

A visitation will be held Friday, February 15, 2013, at 5:00 PM, at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

Wilbur Lee “Bill” Bressler
January 26, 1923 - February 11, 2013

Wilbur Lee “Bill” Bressler, age 90 of Livingston, Texas, passed away on February 11, 2013, at his home. Wilbur was born in Rock Port, Missouri, to parents Lee Bressler and Hannah Cooper Bressler. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Master Degree and served in the U.S. Navy, during WWII. Wilbur married Marilyn Campbell on September 8, 1944, in Purcell, Oklahoma. He was employed by Dow Chemical, where he did research on high efficiency catalyst to produce polymers. The developed polymers were used in the heat shield for NASA’s Apollo Program.

He received an Industrial Research IR-100 Award for the Outstanding Research Accomplishment in U.S.A. in 1978. He left DOW in 1979 as a Global Coordinator of research. He retired to the house he built and had a life of fishing, golfing, and relaxation.

Wilbur is preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Hannah Cooper Bressler; son, Mark Eugene Bressler; and brother, Kenneth “Bud” Bressler. He is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Marilyn Bressler of Livingston, Texas; son, William “Bill” Leland Bressler of Lake Jackson, Texas; two daughters, Suzanne Elizabeth Stevenson of Houston, Texas and Deborah Lynn Graham of Mt. Pleasant, Texas; grandchildren, Christin, Katherine, Christopher, Courtney, Mart, Jr., twins, John and Mark, Stephen and Katelynn; and ten great grandchildren.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Austin W. Stutts
September 16, 1937 - February 12, 2013

Austin W. Stutts, age 75 of Onalaska, Texas, passed away on February 12, 2013, in Onalaska. Austin was born on September 16, 1937 in Houston, Texas, to parents, Howard Woodbury and Blythe Mozell Vaughn Stutts.

Austin is preceded in death by both of his parents; son, Michael Stutts; sisters, Marilyn Patricia Stutts, Lavaun Smith, and Janice Angle; brothers, Billy Stutts, Sr., Jack Stutts, Sr., and Wilburn Stutts. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Stutts, of Onalaska, Texas; son, David Brian Stutts, of Onalaska, Texas; daughters, Pamela Ann Wilson, of Jacksonville, Florida, Lisa Kay Halpin, of Media, Pennsylvania, Traci Elaine Alexander, of La Porte, Texas, and Kelly DeAnn Stutts, of Onalaska, Texas; brothers, Bob Stutts and James Armond “Juke” Stutts, both of Onalaska, Texas; grandchildren, Melissa Halpin, Anthony Halpin, Nicholas Alexander, and Michael Alexander; great-grandchildren, Matthew Halpin and Daniel Halpin; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

A memorial service for Austin W. Stutts will be held, Saturday, February 23, 2013, at 10:00 AM, at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, Texas. Rev. Dennis Hodge will be officiating the service. Military honors will be provided by VFW Honor Guard Post #8568.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Lynn Trott
February 17, 1926 - February 13, 2013

Lynn Trott, age 86 of Point Blank, Texas, passed away on February 13, 2013, in his home. Lynn was born on February 17, 1926.

Services for Lynn will be held Saturday, February 16, 2013, at 10:00 AM, at Point Blank Community Church. Interment icon will follow at Center Hill cemetery.

A visitation will be held Friday, February 15, 2013, at 5:00 PM, at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, Texas.

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Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Samuel Lee Moore
December 21, 1988 - February 12, 2013

Samuel Lee Moore, age 24 of Livingston, Texas, passed away on February 12, 2013 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Samuel was born on December 21, 1988 in Livingston, to parents, Oscar Lee and Deborah Dueboay Moore.

Samuel is survived by his two daughters, Carlee and Kaylee Moore, both of Livingston, Texas; the mother of his children, Christina Cones, of Livingston, Texas; parents, Oscar and Debbie Moore; sister and brother-in-law, Lesli and James Hargraves, of Livingston, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Daniel and Mary Janell Moore, of Livingston, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Rebecca and Juan Lopez, of Alvin, Texas; sister, Mary Moore, of Houston, Texas; niece, Brittany Burnett, of Livingston, Texas; niece, Taylor Kirk, of Livingston, Texas; nephew, James Burnett III, of Livingston, Texas; nephew, Dillon Lopez, of Alvin, Texas; niece, Sarah Grace Moore, of Livingston, Texas; great-niece, Ava Kirk, of Livingston, Texas; along with numerous other relatives and friends. Samuel will be escorted to his grave by pallbearers, Daniel Moore, James Burnett III, James Hargraves, Mike Costlow, Lloyd Roth, Marlin Roth, Joseph Cude, Kevin Lenox, and Jason Calvet. The honorary pallbearer will be Dillon Lopez.

Services for Samuel Lee Moore will be held Saturday, February 16, 2013, at 2:00 PM, at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston. Interment icon will be held at Camp Ruby cemetery also in Livingston. Rev. Wayne Bickley will be officiating the service.

A visitation will be held Friday, February 15, 2013, from 5:00-10:00 PM, also at Cochran Funeral Home.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Obit David Wayne Holt Sr.
June 18, 1962 to February 10, 2013

David Wayne Holt Sr., age 50 of Livingston, Texas, passed away at Cleveland Regional Medical Center in Cleveland, Texas, on February 10, 2013. David was born on June 18, 1962, in Houston, Texas, to parents Joe Allen Holt and Virginia Ruth Yancey Holt.

He is preceded in death by his father, Joe Allen Holt; wife, Kelly K. Holt, step-son, Robert Louis Coello; grandmother, Lena Delle Cousey; grandfather, Hubert Lee Yancey; four uncles, Floyd Eugene Yancey, Johnny Edward Yancey; Bart Yancey and Johnny Ray Yancey; and numerous other family members and friends. David is survived by his mother, Virginia Ruth Holt; two sons, David Wayne Holt II and Christopher Allen D. Holt; four daughters, Brandy Nicole Holt and husband, Wesley, Elizabeth Ashley Holt and fiancé’, Nelson, Heather Marie Holt, and Samantha Lynn Locke and husband, Michael; eight grandchildren, Nikolas Alan Holt, Hunter Dewayne Langham, Shane Daniel Holt, Mary Joyce Holt, Austin Locke, Jaxon Locke, Jacob Locke and Starr Marie Montgomery; three sisters, Susan Rena Holt and husband, Paul, Vickie Delle Holt, Lesa Marie Dollar and husband, David; cousin, Kaynelle Yancey; nephews and nieces, Dustin Dollar, Tasha Rena Alexander Hardy, Tabitha Erlene Alexander, Joseph J. Roach and wife, Michelle, Candice Marie Bowen and husband, Chuck, Nicole Graves and Laura Graves; two great nephews and seven great nieces, Donald, Miystical, Tionna, Sarah, Faith, Kendra, Marzadie, Cole and Lillian; two 2nd cousins, Brooke Hilton and Dallas Drummond.

Memorial Service for David will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 15, 2013, at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Bro. Paul Boyd will conduct the service.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Michael Wayne Shoultz

Michael Wayne Shoultz born on November 29, 1948 in Princeton, Indiana to Gearl and Frances Ennes Shoultz, passed away on February 6, 2013 in Houston, Texas. Michael is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Pam Cooper Shoultz; son, Brandon Wayne Shoultz and wife Kristi; grandchildren, Lucas Wayne Shoultz and Leah Michelle Shoultz; niece and nephew, Melinda Schindler and husband Kenny; great nephews, Beaux Schindler and Cole Schindler; sister, Sherry Bell; brother, Jerry Shoultz; numerous other relatives and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by both his parents; sister in law, Joetta Cooper Holmes and husband Richard; In-laws, E.J. Cooper and wife Juanita. Michael was a member of TSCPA (Texas Society of Public Accounts) and AICPA and had his own accounting practice for 30 years in Humble, Texas which he retired and recently moved to Coldspring, Texas to live on Lake Livingston. He proudly served in the United States Army. Michael loved to travel, go RVing, fishing, boating and spending time with his family. Visitation will be from 5-8 P.M. on Friday, February 15, 2013 at Pace Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas. A Celebration of Michael’s life will be on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Pace Funeral Home at 2 P.M. with Chaplin Linda Sharon and Chaplin Melissa Hinton officiating. Interment icon will follow at Pace-Stancil cemetery in Cleveland, Texas. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Schindler, Bob Lilley, Beaux Schindler, Harold Hale, Cole Schindler and Bubba Duncan. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Mike's Angels - Light the Night Walk 2013 @ Discovery Green to fight incurable blood diseases such as Amyloidosis. The web-site link is http://pages.lightthenight.org/txg/Houston13/MikesAngels. For more information, call 866-661-1255.

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