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Erma J. Trenary
June 20, 1928 – December 30, 2014

Memorial services for Erma J. Trenary, 86, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Escapees Care Center in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Ray Gearing officiating.

Mrs. Trenary was born June 20, 1928 in Luling, Texas to parents, Emmitt Pooley and Veta Mae (Waldrip) Pooley, and passed away December 30, 2014 in Lufkin, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Melvin Trenary of Livingston, Texas; sons, Ricky Trenary and Sidney Trenary both of Point Blank, Texas; daughters, Donna Harden of Porter, Texas, Lynda Baker of New York, and Celeste White of League City, Texas; 13 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; along with other relatives and friends.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Arvil Mack Young

Arvil Mack Young born on April 19, 1943 in Bronte, Texas to Grover C. Young and Susan McKinney Young, passed away in Houston, Texas at the age of 71. Those left to cherish his memory are wife Dee Kincaid; children, Kenneth Young & wife Rosalia Trevino, Angie Pasciolla & husband Phil; brothers, James Young & wife Bertha, John Young; sisters, Martha Jean Seaton, Sue Ann Barnfield & husband Larry, Loretta Mosher; 2 grandsons, Spencer & Zach; 1 granddaughter, Taylor; numerous other relatives and a host of friends. Mack was preceded in death by both his parents. Arvil proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He loved his family very much and will be missed deeply. Visitation will be on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Pace Funeral Home, 200 FM 350 North Livingston, Texas 77351 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. A Celebration of Arvil's life will be at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, January 9, 2015 with Brother Craig Barnfield officiating. Interment icon will be at 1:15 P.M. at the Houston National cemetery 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive Houston, Texas 77038 with Military Honors being presented by the Houston Honor Guard.

Margie May Ealey

Margie May Ealey born on December 28, 1925 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Orvile William Teays and Ida Mildred Cooley, Margie passed away in Livingston, Texas on January 3, 2015 at the age of 89. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 22 years, Charles Fredrick Ealey Sr.; daughter, Karan Colbert; children, Charles F. Ealey Jr. and wife Deborah, Kris Ealey, Robert Ealey, Kim Earnest and husband Todd, Candy VanDolah; brother, Richard Teays and wife MaryJane; twin sister, MaryJane Hanten; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; numerous other relatives and a host of relatives. Margie was preceded in death by both her parents; brothers, Eugene Teays, Orvile “Bucky” Teays Jr., Edward Teays, Donald Teays; sisters, Juanita Lawless and Mildred Kopp; Margie loved to work crossword puzzles, play cards, cross stitch. She loved butter pecan ice cream. She loved her kids and grandchildren very much and will be missed deeply.

Reola Fisher

Mrs. Reola Fisher was born on July 27, 1919 in Altheimer, Arkansas, to Rev. James Early and Bertha Sanders Early. She was called to her eternal resting place at 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2014, in Oxnard, California.

Mother Fisher (as she was affectionately called by the many people who loved and admired her), led a full and rewarding life. She was a loving and faithful wife to Ervin Fisher, Sr. for 58 years, until his death in 2005. They were the parents of 10 children, 2 of whom preceded her in death (Mary Washington and Bernestine Harris).

Left to cherish her memory are two sisters - Marie Jones and Lucille Johnson of Pine Bluff Arkansas; five sons – Trojan, Ervin Jr., and, William (Rose) Fisher of Corrigan, Texas; Eddie and Robert (Vanessa) Fisher of Lufkin, Texas; three daughters - Earlene Gatheright (Wayne) of Muskegon Michigan; Irene Clifton (James) of Oxnard, California; Elizabeth Smith (John) of Pendergrass, Georgia; son in law Edwin Washington and daughter in law Clarissa Fisher. She also leaves thirty-nine grandchildren, seventy-one great-grandchildren, twenty-five great- great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

A special viewing will be held on Thursday January 8, 2015 from 1-3 pm. at Garcia Mortuary, 629 South A Street in Oxnard, California. Funeral services will be held on Friday January 9, 2015 at 3 p.m. at the St Paul Baptist Church, 1777 Statham Blvd in Oxnard, with extended viewing from 1-3 p.m. A second set of services are scheduled in Texas. The viewing service will be held at the Corrigan Funeral Home on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 4-6pm and funeral services will be Monday, January 12, 2015, 1 pm at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Corrigan Texas. Interment icon will be at Union Springs cemetery in Corrigan, Texas.

Ethel Lee Embrey

Ethel Lee Embrey born on December 9, 1923 in Salina, Oklahoma to Curtis E. Wilson and Noma Pearl Thornton Wilson, passed away in Livingston, Texas at the age of 91. Those left to cherish her memory are son, Lynn Embrey of Bellaire, Texas; daughter, Barbara McWhirter and husband Paul of Ace, Texas; brother, Bobbie Wilson of Silsbee, Texas; 9 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; numerous other relatives and a host of friends. Ethel was preceded in death by both her parents; husband, Cletes Embrey; sister, Cleva Ilse; brothers, Earl L. Wilson, John Daily Wilson, Ralph Curtis Wilson; Ethel was a member of the Point Blank Community Church and sang in the choir. She enjoyed bowling, working in her garden, painting and sewing. She loved her family very much and will be missed dearly by her family. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at Pace Funeral Home 200 FM 350 North, Livingston, Texas 77351 from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. A Celebration of Ethel's life will be at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Sheldon Jefferson officiating. Interment icon to follow at Center Hill cemetery in Oakhurst, Texas.

John A. Sidwill

John A. Sidwill born on December 18, 1949 to John H. Sidwill and Martha E. Myers Sidwill in Columbus, Ohio, passed away on December 28, 2014 in Livingston, Texas at the age of 65. Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Sharlea Evans; sister, Patricia Maggard and husband Carl; numerous other relatives and a host of friends. John was preceded in death by both his parents; daughter, Michelle Sidwill. A memorial will be announced at a later date.

Janice Lynn Strickland

Janice Lynn Strickland born on November 14, 1954 in Heidelberg-Germany to Wade Oliver Counts and Bernice Agnes Zelius Counts, passed away in Livingston, Texas at the age of 60. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband Richard Strickland; son, Michael W. Silvers & wife Michelle; brother, Timothy Counts & wife Nancy; sister, Sharon Miller & husband Jon; granddaughter, Madison Silvers; nephews, Ryan Counts, Kevin Counts, Timmy Counts, Jason Miller, Justin Miller; numerous other relatives and a host of dear friends. Janice was preceded in death by both her parents; stepfather, John Newbold; grandparents, Benedict & Alice Frisell Zelius; grandparents, Leroy & Della Marlott Counts. Janice loved her family and friends very much and will be missed deeply. A Celebration of Janice's Life will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. at Pace Funeral Home 200 FM 350 North, Livingston, Texas 77351. Pastor Orval Barger will be officiating.

Lonnie Eugene Nicklas
August 6, 1986 – January 1, 2015

Funeral services for Lonnie Eugene Nicklas, 28, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Paul Boyd officiating. Interment icon will follow in the Peebles cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Friday, January 9, 2015 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Lonnie was born August 6, 1986 in Livingston, Texas, to parents, Lonnie Wayne Nicklas and Mary (Slocum) Maxwell, and passed away January 1, 2015 in Livingston, Texas. During his life, Lonnie was proud of being a veteran and a very proud dad. He is preceded in death by his father; grandfathers, Ray Nicklas and Yale “Bud” Slocum; uncles, Wesley Slocum and Bert Barnes.

He is survived by his wife, Melody Nicklas of Leggett, Texas; mother, Mary Maxwell and Jimmy of Goodrich, Texas; grandparents, Maxine Slocum and Betty Nicklas both of Leggett, Texas; son, Lonnie Ray Nicklas of Conroe, Texas; daughter, Ravin Marie Nicklas of Conroe, Texas; son, Joseph Allen Gaconnet of Conroe, Texas; brother, Bryan Kay and Angel of Trinity, Texas; step-brothers, Dakota Maxwell of Livingston, Texas, Timothy Johnson and Amber of Livingston, Texas; step-sisters, Christy Villarreal and Jerry of Goodrich, Texas, Jessie Johnson of Ace, Texas, Samantha Maxwell and Aaron Reeves of Goodrich, Texas, Carenda Lawless of Goodrich, Texas, Bobbie Reeves and Larry of Livingston, Texas; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers: Kyle Harrington, Jacob Wright, Gunnar Kay, Jack Carlson, Willie Benner, Isaac Kay

Honorary Pallbearers: Shawn Best, Anthony Wheeler

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Tommy D. “Rod” Walker
August 24, 1957 – January 4, 2015

Funeral services for Tommy D. “Rod” Walker, 57, of Point Blank, Texas, will be held Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Greg Mattox officiating. Interment icon will follow in the Mt. Zion cemetery in Point Blank, Texas. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 7, 2015 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Mr. Walker was born August 24, 1957 in Livingston, Texas, to parents, Tommie Walker and Josie Mae Walker, and passed away January 4, 2015 in Point Blank, Texas. During his life, Rod loved to be outside in nature and with children. He was a very caring person who was always concerned for other people.

He is survived by his mother, Josie Walker of Point Blank, Texas; sisters, Barbara Mattox and Greg of Magnolia, Texas, Janice Gearhart and Larry of Point Blank, Texas, Francis Gearhart and Buford of Point Blank, Texas, Libby Oates and Deryl of Livingston, Texas, Wendy Sanchez and Robert of Onalaska, Texas, Shelia Alders and Carl of Coldspring, Texas; brothers, Farrelin Walker and Michelle of Nacogdoches, Texas, Charles Ray Walker of Point Blank, Texas, Robert Walker of Point Blank, Texas; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers: Richard Langford, Vince West, Johnny Byrd, Greg Smith, Bobby White, Ricky Johnson

Honorary Pallbearers: T.J. Dobson, Jason Gearhart, Shorty Gearhart, Charles Alders, Cody Alders, Victor Alders, John Nelson, Steven Dobson

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

James Earl Phillips
July 29, 1930 – January 2, 2015

Funeral services for James Earl Phillips, 84, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Mike Meadows and Rev. Kevin Hendrix officiating. Interment icon will follow in the Peebles cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Monday, January 5, 2015 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Mr. Phillips was born July 29, 1930 in Livingston, Texas, to parents, Ivan Raymond Phillips and Dovie (Gaylord) Phillips, and passed away January 2, 2015 in Livingston, Texas. During his life, James was a member of the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department #17 from March 3, 1959 until December 31, 1963. He was also a past president of the youth rodeo, an ordained deacon, a great family man and one heck of a daddy. He is preceded in death by his parents, and grandson, Philip Jess Sheppard.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Patsy Phillips of Livingston, Texas; sons, James David Phillips and Karen of Sabinal, Texas, Bobby Lynn Phillips of Livingston, Texas; daughters, Gayle Anne Sheppard and Jerry of Fairfield, Texas, Susan Kay Hayter and John of Montgomery, Texas; grandchildren, James Allen Phillips, Kelly Wren, Logan Hayter, Barrett Jess Phillips, Lindsey Lane, Kassi Bevill, Paige Damerow, Tye Phillips; great-grandchildren, Annabell, Ivy, James Talon, Riley, Reegan, Branton, Abigail, Tripp; sister, Emma Alice Tinney and Danny of Livingston, Texas; special niece, Lisa Jan Henderson of Kingwood, Texas; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of family and friends.

Pallbearers: James Allen Phillips, Barrett Jess Phillips, Logan Phillips Hayter, Tye Phillips, Danny Wren, Dustin Lane, Brian Damerow, Hunter Bevill

Honorary Pallbearers: Joy Sunday School Class, Joe Elliott, Jack Farris, Ron Hamil, Vernon Howard, Glen Goodwin, Rufus Ibison, Danny Tinney

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Central Baptist Church Building Fund or a charity of your choice.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Donald Curtis Bean

Private family services for Mr. Donald Bean, 83, of Moscow, Texas are planned for a later date.

Mr. Donald Bean was born November 13, 1931, in Albion, Texas to Hardy Lee Bean & Ivy Irene McKay and passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2015 in Corrigan, Texas.

Funeral Services entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home.

Ernest “Ernie” W. Norris

Celebration of Life for Ernie Norris, 52, of Houston, Texas will be held at 6:00 P. M., Monday, January 5, 2015, at Love Walk Christian Center in Houston, Texas with Reverend John Redmon presenting the eulogy and Pastor Philip Roman officiating. The family will receive friends 4-6 pm prior to the service.

Mr. Norris was born July 26, 1962 in Newark, Ohio to Floyd W. Norris and Helen M. Stidham Poole (Floyd H.) and the Lord has chosen to call our brother to eternal peace on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 in Houston, Texas.

He grew up in Channelview, Texas and graduated from Spring Branch High School in Houston. From a young age, Ernie was found repairing electronics, even if they weren’t broken. Ernie had several trades, some being in electronics, construction, and auto repair. He was known for the saying “Work Smarter, Not Harder” and answer the phone saying “Handyman Hotline, how can I help you!” Ernie had a BIG heart and would do anything for anyone…in his own time. His family’s favorite T-shirt saying was…”I’m up, I’m dressed, What more do you want.” Many of his friends knew him by his nick name, Shaggy Dog from his CB repair days. Ernie had a love of music with Pink Floyd being his favorite, but he liked bluegrass and other types as well.

A special place in Ernie’s BIG heart was reserved especially for his girls, Courtney, Heather, and granddaughter Skyler. His life revolved around them and brought him purpose and happiness.

Ernie is survived by his wife, Barbara of Houston, Texas; daughters, Courtney E. Norris of Houston, Texas, Heather M. Eddins (Michael) of Houston, Texas; sisters, Gwenna L Cuthbertson (Benjamin D) of Morganton, North Carolina; Kim Spencer of Midlothian, Texas; Linda C Hernandez of Manchester, Tennessee; one grandchild, Skyler R. Eddins and “Special” friend, Trish Redmond and a host of friends that will miss him greatly.

Funeral Services entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home, 204 E. Front Street, Corrigan, Texas.

John Raymond Macias, Jr.

Celebration of life for John Raymond Macias, Jr, 61, of Corrigan, Texas will be held at 11 A.M. Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at the Galveston Fireman’s Hall with the Fire Fighter’s Honor Guard in Galveston, Texas.

Mr. Macias was born June 18, 1953 in Lufkin, Texas to Juan Ramon Macias, Sr and Matilde Miranda Macias and passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015 in his home in Corrigan, Texas.

He was a loving father, grandfather and brother. John worked for the Galveston Fire Department for 29 years and retired in 2004.

John is survived by his loving wife, Carla (Earles) Macias of Corrigan, Texas; son, Timothy J.B. Macias of Moscow, Texas; daughters, Rosalee Macias of Tyler, Texas, Amanda Macias of Corrigan, Texas, Christina Biddy and husband Tommy of Colmesneil, Texas; 8 grandchildren; brother, Mario Macias and wife Connie of Friendswood, Texas; sisters, Teresa Ramirez and husband Felipe III of Galveston, Texas, Martha Urbina and husband Jesus of League City, Texas, Rose Herndon and husband David of Galveston, Texas, Suzanne Taylor and husband John of Jacksonville, Florida and a host of family friends who will miss him greatly.

He is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents JJ. Miranda & Rosa (Miranda) Ramirez and Ramon & Juana Macia.

Funeral Services entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home, 204 E. Front Street, Corrigan, Texas.

Richard G. Gregorcyk, Jr.
March 26, 1944 – December 30, 2014

Funeral services for Richard Green Gregorcyk, Jr., 70, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with Father Clifton Labbe officiating. Interment icon will follow in the Jones Prairie cemetery in Leggett, Texas. Visitation will be held Monday, January 5, 2014 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Richard was born March 26, 1944 in Mathis, San Patricio County, Texas, son of the late Richard G. Gregorcyk, Sr. and Mary Cecilia (Hirscy) Gregorcyk, and passed away December 30, 2014 in the Conroe Regional Hospital in Conroe, Texas.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Virginia Mae Lakey Gregorcyk of Livingston, Texas; son, Richard G. Gregorcyk, III and wife, Denise of Missouri; three granddaughters, Cassandra Terrice Gregorcyk and fiancé, Frankie of Minnesota, Amanda Lynn Gregorcyk and husband, David Restuccia of Iowa, Jessica Elizabeth Gregorcyk and Jesse Ford of Iowa; two great grandchildren; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Emilia and Edward Kasparek of Bellville, Texas, Mary and John Cash of Logansport, Louisiana; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Joseph and Sue Gregorcyk of Sealy, Texas, Michael and Brenda Gregorcyk of Texas City, Texas, Nicholas and Joan Gregorcyk of Wilmington, Delaware, John and Diana Gregorcyk of Madisonville, Texas; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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