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James “Clint” Wright
April 8, 1943 – January 26, 2014

Graveside services for James “Clint” Wright, 70, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Thursday, January 30, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. in the Bluff Creek cemetery in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Wayne Bickley officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the VFW Post #8568 Honor Guard.

Mr. Wright was born April 8, 1943 in Livingston, Texas to parents, Hiram Meadows and Thelma Mae (Austin) Wright, and passed away on January 26, 2014 in Conroe, Texas. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Marvin Wright and sisters, Margie Gay and Mabel Dietrich.

He is survived by his wife, Mae Wright of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Martha “Marti” Wyrick of Houston, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Ernie Piehl of Ft. McCoy, Florida; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Connie Griggs of Livingston, Texas; sister, Dorothy Faye Goulder of Dayton, Texas; grandchildren, Tiffany Wyrick and Angie Hinson; great grandchildren, Sierra Hinson and Wyatt Hinson; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Luther Lee “Pete” Kimes
May 5, 1926 – January 24, 2014

Funeral services for Luther Lee “Pete” Kimes, 87, of Huntsville, Texas, will be held Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Wayne Landrum officiating. Military honors will be provided by the VFW Post #8568 Honor Guard. Interment icon will follow in Peebles cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Mr. Kimes was born May 5, 1926 in Goose Creek, Texas to parents, Tom and Jimmie Lee (Edmonds) Kimes, and passed away on January 24, 2014 in Conroe, Texas. He was a devout Christian man who was loved by all. He loved telling jokes and was very humorous. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Alton Kimes; daughter, Mary Jean Kimes; brothers, Otis Ray Kimes, Sam Kimes, Sammy Joe Hughen, Milton Kimes; sisters, Billie Jo Booth, Patsy Ruth Yancey; grandchildren, Donnie Kimes and Gina Kimes.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Diane Kimes of Huntsville, Texas; son, Preston Kimes of Shepherd, Texas; daughters, Sandra Kay of Livingston, Texas and Debbie Ammons of Trinity, Texas; 15 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; sister, Eula Peal Gay of Goodrich, Texas and Jeanette Coleman of Goodrich, Texas; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers: Ronnie Kimes, Robert Smith, Wesley Smith, Shawn Kimes, Billy Martinez, Patrick Kimes, Stevie Kimes, Michael Kimes.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

DiAnn D. Roosa
September 29, 1946 – January 25, 2014

Mrs. Roosa was born September 29, 1946 in Livingston, Texas to parents, John W. and Oleta (Tullos) Williamson, and passed away on January 25, 2014 in Lufkin, Texas. She is preceded in death by her mother, Oleta Tullos Williamson.

She is survived by her son, James Daniher of Euless, Texas; brother, John M. Williamson of Spring, Texas; father, John W. Williamson of Livingston, Texas; and other relatives and friends.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

George Donald Robinson Jr.
May 6, 1924 – January 23, 2014

Funeral services for George Donald Robinson Jr., 89, of Onalaska, Texas, will be held Tuesday, January 28, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. in the Onalaska Church of Christ in Onalaska, Texas with Homer Anderson and Toni Lalli officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the VFW Post #8568. Interment icon will follow in the Magnolia cemetery in Onalaska, Texas. Visitation will be held Monday, January 27, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Onalaska, Texas.

Mr. Robinson was born May 6, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan to parents, George Donald and Rhoda (Miller) Robinson Sr., and passed away on January 23, 2014 in Onalaska, Texas. He helped build the church building for the Onalaska Church of Christ, and he and his wife Bernie were charter members of Onalaska Church of Christ. George proudly served in the United States Army Air Force, during World War II, making 37 combat missions as a lower turret gunner in a B-17 Flying Fortress. He retired in 1979, as a conductor for 32 years, for the Pennsylvania Railroad in Logansport, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 67 years, Bernie Robinson; sisters, Betty Robinson and Pat Johnson.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Donald R. and Thuy Robinson of Onalaska, Texas; son, James Robinson of Onalaska, Texas; grandson and wife, Eric George and Colanda Robinson of Webster, Texas; granddaughter, Dawn Marie Coe of Royal Center, Indiana; great grandchildren, Desiree Coe and Damon Coe of Royal Center, Indiana; sisters, Jerry Cowell of Daytona, Florida and Jacquelyn Ross of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; brother, William Rouch of South Carolina; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Thelma Beatrice Reddicks
February 8, 1923 – January 20, 2014

Funeral Services for Thelma Beatrice Reddicks, 90, of Livingston, Texas, will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Fred Huff officiating. Interment icon will follow at Camp Ruby cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Thelma was born on February 8, 1923 in Camden, Texas and passed away on January 20, 2014 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Charlie” Reddicks; parents, George and Maggie Farrar; brother, Rheubin Farrar; and step-son, Charles Reddicks.

She is survived by sons, Donald Reddicks and wife Helen of Houston, Texas and James Reddicks and wife Judith of Arkansas; step-son, Wayne Reddicks and wife Carol of Wisconsin; brother, Gene Farrar and wife Barbara of Livingston, Texas; 12 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Dorothy "Lulu" Coker

Funeral services for Dorothy “Lulu” Coker, 89, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Harold Isaacs and Rev. Jeffrey Sherry officiating. Interment icon will follow in the Restland Memorial Park cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Friends are cordially invited to visitation with the family on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Dorothy “Lulu” Coker was born October 31, 1924 in Linflat, Texas to parents, Ernest Moody and Lena (Winder) Moody, and passed away peacefully Sunday, January 19, 2014 in the Bradford House in Livingston, Texas. As a young girl her family moved to Polk County, Texas. After marriage she traveled throughout the United States with her husband and family on numerous pipeline jobs but always called Livingston home. She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Preacher Coker, and her brother, Dick Moody.

Dorothy truly had a servant’s heart and lived her life in devotion to her family, her community, and Calvary United Pentecostal Church. Wearing many different hats as a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, friend, postal worker, constable, along with cooking and taking care of many throughout the country. She brought laughter to all through some of her notable antics, such as riding her horse up the courthouse stairs, twirling in the Livingston band, mowing highways and pipelines on her Massey Ferguson tractor, and last but not least involving her heart and soul in the political realm to help elect people that would benefit our community. Her smile, laughter, and witty personality have made lasting impressions on many hearts and have entwined endearing memories to many in Polk County. Her greatest legacy left to all, was her unconditional love for her family and friends. She will be forever missed.

She is survived by her daughter: Ann Easton and husband Ron; son: Dennis Coker and wife Martha; grandchildren: Sandi Morris, Chris Easton and wife Jolynn, Shanna Glawson and husband Len, Kari Lewis and husband Jeffery; great grandchildren: Ace Easton, Cooper Morris, Rowdy Glawson, Nathaniel Lewis, Colt Easton, and Paisley Ann Glawson; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends; and last but not least her best friend through life, Helen Campbell.

Pallbearers: Tyler Coker, Colin Coker, Brannon Coker, Cameron Coker, Bobby Keith, Gene French, George Moody, Robbie Allen.

Honorary Pallbearers: Ernest Coker Jr., Butch Coleman, John Thompson, Don Baskin, John Baskin, Corky Cochran, Mike Nettles, Melvin Leggett, Scott Hughes, Benny Fogleman, Levon Hudman.

Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Thomas Wayne Wolford
September 17, 1959 – January 18, 2014

Funeral services for Thomas Wayne Wolford, 54, of Livingston, Texas, will be held at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Wayne Bickley officiating. Interment icon will follow at Bluff Creek cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held at 5:00 PM, Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Mr. Wolford was born on September 17, 1959 in Alexandria, Louisiana to parents, Earl Thomas Wolford, Sr. and Jeanette Faulsphoul and passed away on January 18, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Earl Thomas Wolford, Jr.; and step-father, Carl James Salard.

He is survived by wife, Wanda Wolford of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Toshann Wolford of Deridder, Louisiana; son, Greg Fontenot of Lake Charles, Louisiana; daughter and son-in-law, Ashley and Casey Vines of Rosepine, Louisiana; sister and brother-in-law, Diana and Mark Fournerat of Many, Louisiana; brother, Johnny Wolford of Frederick, Maryland; grandchildren, Ashlen Vines, Armando Davalos, Cadon Vines, Miguel Davalos, Selena Davalos, and Allie Vines; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mr. Wolford will be escorted to his grave by pallbearers: Ronnie Bradley, Roger Miner, Neal Nettles, Kenny Wayne Gaston, David Burns, Allen Faulsphoul, Joey Deville, and Vic Constance.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Jackie Ann Madison

On August 7th, 1938, Jackie Ann Marsh was born to Annie Rachel “Jackson” Marsh and James Herman Marsh in Livingston, TX. She graduated from Corrigan High School in 1956. On February 23rd, 1957 she married Isaac Dean Madison.

Ann was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, “Mimi”, and Great Grandmother. Graduate of Baylor University, she was an accomplished artist, teacher, author and entrepreneur.

Ann passed peacefully in her sleep on January 20, 2014. She is preceded in death by her mother, father, Sister Bobbie Jean and Brother Ron. She is survived by her husband Dean of Cisco, TX, son Steven Dean and his wife Cindy Madison of Crane, TX, daughter Terri Ann Theriault of Santo, TX, four granddaughters, Stephany Madison-Crookes, Elizabeth and husband Kurt Schubert, Jackie Madison, and Traci Theriault, two great granddaughters, Grace Schubert and Rylee Crookes, one great grandson Chase Schubert, Sister Marsha Ann and husband John Hill, Sisters-in-law Gloria Marsh, Von and husband Joe Lee McMahon, Mavis Hart, and Jo Wilkerson, nieces Lisa Burleson and Linda McMahon-Partain, Tammy Lukins, nephews Larry Wilkerson and Randy Hart and numerous great nieces and nephews.

Services will be Wednesday January 22, 2014 in the Kimbrough Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Buddy Sipe and Reverend Bruce Stovall Officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery in Cisco. Visitation with the Family will be from 5 PM until 7 PM Tuesday evening at the funeral home.

Finley Ray Masquat
September 6, 1959 – January 17, 2014

Funeral services for Finley Ray Masquat, 54, of Livingston, Texas, will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, January 20, 2014 at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with Evangelist Joe John officiating. Interment icon will be held Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Little Axe cemetery in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 10:00 PM, Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Mr. Masquat was born on September 6, 1959 in Shawnee, Oklahoma and passed away on January 17, 2014 in Livingston, Texas. He graduated from Shawnee High School in 1977 and later worked as a cook for delis. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Ramona (Solis) Masquat; grandparents, Charlie and Catherine Masquat; grandfather, Jose Solis; half-brother, Michael Bryce; and nephew, Isaiah Poncho.

He is survived by wife, Wanonia (Battise) Clark of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Lindsay Marie Masquat of South Dakota; five step-children, Veronica Williams, Jordan Williams, Victoria Battise, Francellia Clark, and Emma Abbey; thirteen grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Iola Renee Poncho and Buddy McInturff of Livingston, Texas; brother, George Masquat, Jr. of Shawnee, Oklahoma; sister, Vanessa Smith of Shawnee, Oklahoma; sister and brother-in-law, Kay and Sam Ketakea of Shawnee, Oklahoma; half-sister, Monica Kieffer of Shawnee, Oklahoma; aunts, Lula Mae Bettelyoun, Judy Wood, Matilda Thorpe, Georgia Ann McGuire, and Cheryl Masquat, all of Shawnee, Oklahoma; nephews, Shane Poncho of Livingston, Texas and Brian K. Smith of Allen, Texas; nieces, Laquita Poncho of Shawnee, Oklahoma, Naamah Poncho of Shawnee, Oklahoma, Chelcy Masquat of Edmond, Oklahoma, Courtny Finch of Denver, Colorado, Kristi Smith of Shawnee, Oklahoma, Ashley Ketakea of Shawnee, Oklahoma, and Kayla Ketakea of Shawnee, Oklahoma; along with numerous great nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers: Brian K. Smith, Lester John Bettelyoun, Dillan Poncho, Shane Poncho, George Masquat, Buddy McInturff, Samuel Ketakea, and Dewayne Wilson.

Honorary Pallbearers: Jordan Williams, Leonard Williams, Simeon Williams, Kendall Williams and James Greenlee.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mitchell Leroy Jones
November 4, 1945 – January 16, 2014

A graveside service for Mitchell Leroy Jones, 68, of Livingston, Texas, will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Freeman cemetery off of FM 1485 in Grangerland, Texas with Jack Perry officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Mr. Jones was born on November 4, 1945 in Dunbar, Oklahoma and passed away on January 16, 2014 in Livingston, Texas. During his lifetime, he worked as a welder for various welding companies and he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and is a Vietnam Veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lemule J. and Ruby (Cowan) Jones; and sons, Wesley Jones and Stoney Jones.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Zelek Jones of Livingston, Texas; son, Cameron Jones of Conroe, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Lemule and Cindy Jones of Conroe, Texas; step-sons, Robert Zelek and Blaine Zelek, both of Livingston, Texas; sisters, Fran Perry of Conroe, Texas and Linda Moore of Livingston, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Kenneth Johnson of Oklahoma; along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Brian Eric Battise
August 18, 1962 – January 17, 2014

Funeral services for Brian Eric Battise, 51, of Livingston, Texas, will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, January 20, 2014 at the Indian Village Presbyterian Church on the Reservation with Elder Debra Battise Kleinman, CRE officiating. Interment icon will follow at the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation cemetery. Visitation and the wake service will be held at 7:00 PM, Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Brian Eric Battise was born on August 18, 1962 in Houston, Texas and passed away on January 17, 2014 in Livingston, Texas. He worked as a carpenter for the majority of his life. He pitched in softball for the Livingston 49ers team and also traveled with other teams, he was a lifetime member of the ASA Softball Association. He was a member of the Deer Clan and a die-hard University of Texas Fan. He learned how to howler from Wymon Battise. He is preceded in death by his brother, Allen Sanders; uncles, Virgil Battise, Lowell Sylestine, James Battise, Gordon Sylestine, and Coyd Langley; grandparents, Fred and Minnie Ora Battise and Amos and Ella Sylestine; and cousin, Linus Battise.

He is survived by his parents, Edwin and Janie Battise of Livingston, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Blanche and Sheldon Thompson of Livingston, Texas; niece and “light of his life”, Shelby Thompson of Livingston, Texas; aunts, Deloris and Herbert Johnson, Sr. of Livingston, Texas, Beryl Battise of Livingston, Texas, Annie Langley of Elton, Louisiana, and Bartha Battise of Elton, Louisiana; uncles, Amon and Deborah Sylestine of Livingston, Texas and Ralph and JoAnn Bradford of Bedias, Texas; sister-in-law, Dawn Sanders of Little Elm, Texas; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

Brian will be escorted to his grave by pallbearers, Obrey Alec, Baxter Polite, Sherald Sylestine, Bryan Williams, Lyndon Alec, Derek Battise, Garrett Battise, and Shannon Thompson. Honorary pallbearers will be, Guy Kowena, Howard Battise, Sheldon Thompson, Gary Hoffman, Nick Battise, Darell Battise, Davie Johnson, Delbert Johnson, Herbert Johnson, Jr., Travis Sylestine, Lance Battise, Rory Battise, Ethan Battise, Rayne Langley, Raven Langley, Patrick Battise, Len Sylestine, Nathan Williams, Ralph Bradford, Jackson Langley, Taylor Thompson, Donovan Williams, and Curtis Williams.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Barbara Ruth Cowan
September 13, 1930 – January 17, 2014

A family visitation for Barbara Ruth Cowan, 73, of Livingston, Texas, will be held at 10:00 AM, Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Barbara was born on September 13, 1940 in Spurger, Texas and passed away on January 17, 2014 in Lufkin, Texas. She was a housewife/homemaker the majority of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Stannie (Sirmons) Sheffield; husband, Vernon J. Cowan, Sr.; and dear friend, Shirley Roberts.

She is survived by her daughter, Sylvia Schlips; sons, Vernon J. Cowan, Jr. and wife Yolanda and John Wayne Cowan and wife Kim; grandchildren, Chris Schlips, Stephen Ritch, Amy Ellerbe, and Lacey Eaglin; 6 great-grandchildren; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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