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James “Butch” Williamson
December 8, 1946 - January 31, 2013

James “Butch” Williamson, age 66, formerly of Pasadena, Texas, passed away on January 31, 2013 in Livingston, Texas. James was born on December 8, 1946 in Winnfield, Louisiana, to parents, James David and Sybil Hatten Williamson.

James is preceded in death by both of his parents and his sister, Margaret Louise Williamson. He is survived by his brother, David Williamson, of Dallas, Texas; brother, Charles Williamson, of La Porte, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and Charlie Stephens, of Livingston, Texas; brother, Bobby Williamson, of Hebron, Louisiana; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

A private family service will be held in Winnfield, Louisiana at a later date.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

Ernest Luvern Seward

Ernest Luvern Seward born on July 7, 1946 in Coden, Alabama to Calvin Woodrow Sr. and Matilda Liza Collier passed away on January 31, 2013 at the age of 66. Ernie is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Barbara; son, Ricky Shane Seward and wife Adron; daughter, April Seward Scott and husband Gerald; grandchildren; Norrislee Seward, Corey Scott, Brandi Scott, Kolin Seward, Shayna Scott, Brooke Findley, Calvin Seward, Autumn Findley and Britnie Findley; numerous other relatives and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Sandy Seward and two brothers. Ernie’s favorite past time was to hunt and fish. He loved his grandchildren very much. Visitation will be held Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Pace Funeral Home at 10:00 A.M. A celebration of Ernie’s Life will begin at 12:00 A.M. also at Pace Funeral Home with Bro. Mitchell Murphy officiating. Interment icon will follow at Big Sandy cemetery in Dallardsville, Texas. Pallbearers will be Melvin Henson, Josh Goodson, Ronnie Richardson, Gerald Scott, Chuck Blake, and Danny Barber.

George L. Smith
July 2, 1935 - January 30, 2013

George L. Smith, age 77 of Livingston, Texas, passed away on January 30, 2013. George was born on July 2, 1935, in Houston, Texas, to parents Clifford E. and Ruth Jordan Smith.

George is preceded in death by both of his parents. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Paul Ray and Carla Smith, of Spring, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Martha Ann and Phil Wall, of Livingston, Texas; granddaughter and husband, Jessica and Zachary Swope, of Spring, Texas; granddaughter and husband, Shawna and Wayne Babcock, of Livingston, Texas; grandson and wife, Gabriel and Tara Wall, of Livingston, Texas; great-grandchildren, Zachary Randall, Andrew Randall, Kaitlyn Wall, Jonathan Wall, and Keira Babcock; along with a host of friends. Pallbearers will be, Gabriel Wall, Wayne Babcock, Zachary Randall, Andrew Randall, John Tims, and Jim Fuller. Honorary pallbearers include, his Sunday school class at First Baptist Church of Providence and Gerald Stringer.

George was a member of First Baptist Church of Providence. He never met a stranger and will be dearly missed.

Services for George L. Smith will be held Saturday, February 2, 2013, at 11:00 AM, at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas. Interment icon will be held Monday, February 4, 2013, at 2:00 PM, at Brookside Memorial Park in Houston, Texas. Rev. Shane Norcross will be officiating the service.

A visitation will be held Friday, February 1, 2013, at 5:00 PM, also at Cochran Funeral Home.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

William Wydale McAbee III
October 3, 1978 - January 28, 2013

A memorial service will be held for William “Bill” McAbee III held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Cochran Funeral Home with Reverend Phillip Larsen presiding. A private interment will follow at a later date.

Bill was born on October 3, 1978 in Pomona, California. He passed away Monday, January 28, 2013.

Bill graduated from Livingston High School. Upon graduating, he enlisted in the US Army where his love of firearms, and his expertise, blossomed. He was awarded the Expert Infantry Badge as well as several other citations. After completing his Army commitments, Bill enlisted in the US Air Force where he worked his way up to crew chief on an A-10 Thunderbolt (Warthog) Squadron. He served a tour of duty in Iraq and spent a year in Korea at Osan Air Force Base.

After retiring from the Air Force with a medical disability due to a service related back injury, Bill settled down to being a full time husband and father. He started an online security business “McAbee Defense” and taught his daughters to shoot. Bill was a dedicated family man whose greatest pleasures in life involved hanging out with his wife, daughters, and son. He was a friend to many and always treasured the relationships he had developed while in the military.

Those grieving his loss include his wife and best friend, Shannon; his loving daughters, Autumn and Trinity; his son, William IV; his Mother and Dad, Kathy and Larry Alexander; Father and Step-Mother, William and Jeri McAbee; beloved brother, Kristopher McAbee; niece and nephew, Ava and Finn McAbee, grandmother, Rose Marie Griffin; grandmother, Betty Wood; great uncle, Robert Griffin; special cousins, Anthony and Dusty Boyer and Jenn Smith; and numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, and loved ones.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

George Dent Shepherd

Graveside Services for George Dent Shepherd, 62, of Corrigan, Texas will be held Saturday February 2, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. in the Damascus cemetery in Corrigan, Texas with Pastor Curtis Jordan and Pastor Ralph Johnston officiating.

Mr. Shepherd was born June 3, 1950 in Texas City, Texas and passed away on January 28, 1013 in Lufkin, Texas. He worked as an Inspector in Non-Destructive Testing and was a Baptist by faith. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his dog Ajax. He is preceded in death by his parents: Donnis F. Shepherd and Helen L. (Dent) Shepherd.

Mr. Shepherd is survived by his brothers: Don Shepherd and wife Mary of Corrigan, Texas, Dixie Walker of Texas City, Texas, Joe Collins of Pearland, Texas, John Czerwinski of Spring, Texas; nephews: Sam Shepherd and wife Maria of Humble, Texas, Don Shepherd Jr. of Corrigan, Texas, Kyle David of Corrigan, Texas; great niece: Alyssa Shepherd of Humble, Texas and other friends and family.

Services are entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home, Inc.

Donna Kaye Smart-Radcliffe
Donna Kaye Smart-Radcliffe born on January 19, 1971 to Charles Wayne Smart & Micheal Elaine Sanders in Houston, Texas entered into eternal rest in the arms of our Lord and Savior on January 14, 2013 at the age of 41.

Donna is survived by her loving husband, Rhett Radcliffe; her cherished children, Taran and Gabrielle Radcliffe; her grieving parents. She also leaves behind a brother, Rodney Bryant and wife Erika of Virginia; sisters, Tracy Ayarza of Houston, Krystal Smart & Barbara Smart of Tyler; nephews, Jonathan, Joshua & Stefan; niece, Jessica; numerous other relatives and a host of friends. A Celebration of Donna Kaye’s Life will be Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 12:00 P.M. at Pace Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas. Interment icon will follow at New Prospect cemetery in Timpson, Texas.

Kathy J. O’Steen

Kathy J. O’Steen was born on December 12, 1952 in Coshocton, Ohio to Lawrence James and Betty Jean McCoy; she passed away on January 27, 2013 in Livingston, Texas at the age of 61. She is survived by her loving husband of 23 years Carl O’Steen; children, Carrie Dankenbrink and husband Jarod & Tonya O’Steen; sister, Brenda Finnell; father & mother in law, Ray Kelly and wife Margaret; brother in law, Bruce O’Steen; sister in law, Judy Thomas; 9 Grandchildren; 3 Great grandchildren; aunt & uncle Sandy and David Jennings; sister in law, Donna Finnell; nieces, Emilia & Ellisa Finnell; numerous other relatives and a host of friends. Kathy was preceded in death by her twin sister, Cindy McCoy; mother, Betty; daughter, Carlla O’Steen; grandparents, Henry & Leona McCoy; brother, Stephen Finnell; step father, Paul Finnell. Visitation will be at Pace Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas on Thursday, January 31, 2013 from 4 -7 P.M. A Celebration of Kathy’s life will be on Friday, February 1, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at Pace Funeral Home with Bro. Tom Owen officiating. Interment icon will follow at Forest Hills cemetery in Livingston, Texas.

Kenneth Wayne McEntyre Sr.

Kenneth Wayne McEntyre Sr. was born on December 4, 1935 in Ashville, Alabama to Andy Boyd McEntyre and Eloise Maxine McKinney went to meet his Lord in Heaven on January 27, 2013 in Livingston, Texas at the age of 77. Wayne is survived by sons, Kenneth McEntyre Jr., Steven McEntyre and wife Annette, Russell McEntyre; daughter, Suzanne McGwier; grandchildren, Shannon Cain, Shelly Ramirez and husband Daniel, Derek McEntyre, Lisa Atchison and husband E.C., Patrick McEntyre, Cassidy Powell, Randy McEntyre, Millie Gibson, Paisley Rose McEntyre, Darrin Lee McGwier; great grandchildren, Emma McEntyre, Amelia Ramirez –Arizaga, Preston Cain, Caitlyn Cain, Vance Defee, Trace Schell, Haley Schell; sister, Patricia Chambers; cousins, Becky Buck and husband Ronald, Gary Dorsett and wife Nancy, Diane Blevins and husband Chesley, Cynthia Kelly and husband Jack; numerous other relatives and a host of friends. Loved ones gone before are his parents; brother, Kent Kane McEntyre. Wayne loved photography, spending time with his family, his precious grandkids, most of all he loved his Lord. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2013 from 5-9 P.M. at Pace Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas, with a Celebration of Wayne’s life at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, February 1, 2013 at Pace Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Brackin officiating. Interment icon will follow at Magnolia Hill cemetery in Segno, Texas.

James Ruick Baxley Jr.

James Ruick Baxley Jr., born on December 19, 1922 in Ada, Oklahoma to James R. Baxley Sr. and Millie Elizabeth Davis passed away on January 28, 2013 in Livingston, Texas at the age of 90. James was a veteran in the United States Army having served in WWII. He is survived by stepchildren, Virginia Green of Seven Oaks, Texas, Tommy Warren of Lake Jackson, Texas; brothers, Joe Baxley of Livingston, Texas & David Baxley of Angleton, Texas; sister, Mavis Baggett of Livingston, Texas; numerous grandchildren; and other relatives and a host of friends. James was preceded in death by both his parents; 4 brothers; 2 sisters. James was a member of the VFW Post #8568 in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 29, 2013 from 8:30 to 9:30 A.M. at Pace Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with a Celebration of James’s life following at 10:00 A.M. at Restland Memorial cemetery with Bro. Charles Jones and Bro. Joe Baxley officiating. In lieu of flowers you may donate to the building fund at Central Baptist Church 506 North Houston Avenue Livingston, Texas.

George “Smitty” Smith III
May 30, 1943 - January 27, 2013

George “Smitty” Smith, age 69 of Livingston, Texas, passed away in Baytown, Texas on January 27th, 2013. He was born on May 30th, 1943, in Seguin, Texas, to parents George P. Smith, Jr. and Jonnie Baldwin Smith. Smitty served our country and then retired from the U.S Air Force.

Smitty was preceded in death by his father, George P. Smith, Jr.; son, George “Bubba” Smith; and daughter, Michelle Smith. He is survived by his wife, Susie Smith of Livingston, Texas; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Malinda and Kenny Harrell of Mesa, Arizona, Ruth Ann and Robert Alston of Leesville, Louisiana, Rachel Hodges of Ft. Worth, Texas and Kristen Smith of Livingston, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, George “Buddy” & Laura Gunn of Jackson, Missouri; mother, Jonnie Smith of Crosby, Texas; brother & sister-in-law, Michael and Angie Smith of Crosby, Texas; and seven grandchildren, Samantha Harrell, Bo Alston, Trent Alston, Haley Gunn, Cambreigh Matlock, Connor Matlock and Jude Hodges.

Funeral services, for George “Smitty” Smith III, will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 31st, 2013, at First Assembly Church in Livingston, Texas. Pastor Chris Borden will conduct the service. Interment icon will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, February 7th, 2013, at Houston National cemetery in Houston, Texas, with Military Honors.

Visitation will begin at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, January 30th, 2013, at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made the Grandchildren’s Educational Fund, First State Bank account #6010292.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Payton Earcle Vaughn

Payton Earcle Vaughn, age 73, of Onalaska, Texas, passed away in Conroe Regional Hospital in Conroe, Texas on March 10, 2013. He was born on August 26, 1939, in Lufkin, Texas, to parents William Vaughn and Mary Buckhalter Vaughn. Payton married Joyce Lee Harris in Polk County, Texas. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard.

Payton is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joyce; daughter, Cindy Weller, sister Laverne Johnson; and two brothers, J.E. Vaughn and A.B. Vaughn. He is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Wanda Edenfield and husband, Glen of Onalaska, Texas; daughter, Leticia Parker and husband, Steven of Denham Springs, Louisiana; son, James Enfinger; son, Steven Vaughn of Denham Springs, Louisiana; daughter, Debbie Stone of Marianna, Florida; son, Dennis Vaughn and wife Carrie of Spring, Texas; son-in-law, Doyle Weller of Livingston, Texas; numerous grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; special friend (BFF), Faye Holcomb; brother, Wayne Vaughn; and two sisters, Mauldic Rhodes and Drunell Evans.

A Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, March 14, 2013, at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, Texas. Bro. Harold Isaacs will conduct the service.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Faith Haston Castor

Faith Haston Castor was born on June 15, 1937 in Woodbury, New Jersey to her parents, Wallace Geitz and Betty (Schoal) Geitz and passed away in Livingston on March 11, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Beth Beader. Her survivors include her husband, Linford “Jake” Castor, of Livingston and her son, Keith A. Castor, of Tolleson, Arizona. Numerous other relatives and friends, also survive.

Memorial Services for Faith Castor, age 75, of Livingston will be held at 6:00 PM, Sunday, March 17, 2013 at the Central First Baptist Church of Livingston with Bro. Mike Meadows conducting the services.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Rose of Texas Hospice or to MD Anderson.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Elmeta Marie Brock

Elmeta Marie Brock, age 86 of Onalaska, Texas, passed away on March 7, 2013, in Conroe, Texas. She was born on September 22, 1926 in Wilburton, Oklahoma, to parents Ben and Lovina Wheeler Newberry.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Wesley Brock, sister and brother-in-law, Elfreeda and Bob Allen. Elmeta is survived by daughter, Donna Brock of Onalaska, Texas; grandson, Michael Haynes, of Angleton; grandson, Steven Haynes, of Galveston; granddaughter, Courtney Wurz and husband, Ryan, of Magnolia; great granddaughter, Madison Pryor, of Spring; great grandson, Braden Haynes, of Angleton; great grandson, Austin Wurz, of Magnolia; great grandson, Riley Wurz, of Magnolia; brother and sister-in-law, R.B. and Sandi Newberry, of Bastrop. Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 11, 2013 at the First Baptist Church of Onalaska. Bro. Don Wilkie will be officiating the services. Interment icon will take place later that afternoon at 3:00 PM in the Restwood cemetery in Lake Jackson.

Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM until service time on Monday, March 11, 2013, at the First Baptist Church of Onalaska.

Cochran Funeral Home, Directors in charge of arrangements.

Sidney H. Adams

Funeral services for Sidney H. Adams, 90, of Corrigan, Texas, will be held Monday, March 11, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel in Corrigan, Texas with Bro. Phil Corbett officiating. Interment icon will follow in the Holshausen-Darby cemetery in Moscow, Texas. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 10, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel.

Mr. Adams was born June 14, 1922 in Moscow, Texas to the late Sidney Fox Adams and Flavilla Adams and passed away Friday, March 8, 2013 in a hospital in Lufkin, Texas. He was a 1950 graduate of the first law class at the University of Houston. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was of the Methodist faith. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy in WWII as a Pharmacist Mate on the USS Wharton. He served as the Polk Commissioner Pct. 3 and was a surveyor for W.T. Carter for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Nadine Adams.

Mr. Adams is survived by his children: Sidney Fox Adams II and wife Mona of Diboll, Texas, John Quincy Adams and wife Ramona of Rustin, Louisiana, Theresa Adams Rivera of Corrigan, Texas; grandchildren: Heather Nicholson Davis and Cameron Adams; great granddaughter: Lanna Davis; sisters-in-law: Mary Thomas and Shirley Hefley; brothers-in-law: Shelton Hefley and Calvin Hefley; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Special thank you to the staff of Corrigan LTC Partners Nursing Home, Memorial Medical Center in Lufkin, Texas and Hospice in the Pines during his illness.

Pallbearers: Milt Purvis, Charlie Hodge, Leslie Kilgore, Mike Nicholson, Gilbert Christian, Darrell Jones, Larry Baker.

Honorary Pallbearers: Curtis Jordan, T.F. Nash, Frank Miranda.

Funeral Services entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home.

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