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Harva Nell Barker
November 27, 1933 – December 18, 2014

Funeral services for Mrs. Harva Nell Barker, 81, of Livingston, Texas will be held Monday, December 22, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas. Interment icon to follow at the Alexander cemetery in Leggett, Texas. Visitation will be held Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Mrs. Barker was born November 27, 1933 in Polk County, Texas to parents, Marsh Ellis and Gladys (Matlock) Ellis, and passed away December 18, 2014 in Galveston, Texas. On October 1, 1954, she married the love of her life, Truman “Pete” Barker. During her life, she began working at the First State Bank in 1965 and continued until 1993 when she retired as the Vice President. She is preceded in death by her husband, Truman “Pete” Barker and brother, Charles Ellis.

She is survived by her son, Allen Barker and wife, Nancy; son, Glen Barker and wife, Tammy; son, Mark Barker and wife, Charlotte; brother and sister-in-law, Tommy and Shirley Ellis; sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Bob Parker; sister, Barbara Beymer; brother-in-law and wife, Roy and Linda McPike; grandchildren, Kaleb Barker and Mary Beth, Jared Barker and Alicia, Blake Meshell, Taylor Barker, Lauren Barker and Savannah Barker; great-grandchildren, Evan Pete Barker and Clayton Meshell; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers: Kaleb Barker, Jared Barker, Blake Meshell, Doug Casper, Paul Parrish, Larry Bullock

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Jones Prairie Baptist Church

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Sarah Lou Emmons
September 22, 1981 – December 17, 2014

Funeral services for Sarah Emmons, 33, of Livingston, Texas will be held Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Harold Isaacs officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Ms. Emmons was born September 22, 1981 in Humble, Texas to father, Richard E. Emmons and mother, Mary Aubrey, and passed away December 17, 2014 in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her father and brother, Lloyd Robert Cain.

She is survived by her mother, Mary Aubrey of Livingston, Texas; sister, Jennifer Miller of Livingston, Texas; grandmother, Virginia Aubrey of Livingston, Texas; uncle, Chuck Aubrey of Livingston, Texas; first cousin, Jacey Aubrey of Livingston, Texas; aunt and husband, Janet and Richard Rovenilli of Livingston, Texas; step-daughter, Alexis Matlock of Dayton, Texas; cousins, Beth, Lauren, Misty, Ginnie and Stacey; aunt and husband, Elaine and Jimmy Bowen of Livingston, Texas; cousin, Jill; uncle and wife, David and Joysree Aubrey of Los Alamos, New Mexico; uncle, John Aubrey of Livingston, Texas; aunt and husband, Elizabeth and Joe Pirtle of Beaumont, Texas; cousins, Jim Bob, Cory and Brian Aurbrey; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

David Cooper
June 27, 1955 – December 17, 2014

Funeral services for David Cooper, 59, of Moscow, Texas will be held Monday, December 22, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Moscow in Moscow, Texas with Rev. Robert Jones officiating. Interment icon to follow at the Stokley cemetery in Moscow, Texas with Military Honors provided by VFW Post #8568. Visitation will be held Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Mr. Cooper was born June 27, 1955 in Houston, Texas to parents, Richard Cooper and Betty (Blanyard) Cooper, and passed away December 17, 2014 in Kingwood, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father and brother, Lee Cooper.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Cooper of Moscow, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Sarah Cooper of Leesville, Louisiana; mother, Betty Cooper of Santa Fe, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Cheryl and Bobby Adamek of Santa Fe, Texas; grandchildren, Kodie Payne, Alaura Schiano, Roper Payne, Lukas Schiano, Ethan Cooper and Lilly Cooper; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Harva Nell Barker
June 27, 1955 – December 18, 2014

Funeral services for Mrs. Harva Nell Barker, 81, of Livingston, Texas will be held Monday, December 22, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas. Interment icon to follow at the Alexander cemetery in Leggett, Texas. Visitation will be held Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Sarah Lou Emmons
September 22, 1981 – December 17, 2014

Funeral services for Sarah Emmons, 33, of Livingston, Texas will be held Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Frank James Fry, Jr.
June 6, 1946 – December 16, 2014

Funeral services for Frank Fry, Jr., 68, of Livingston, Texas will be held Friday, December 19, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Votaw Worship Center in Votaw, Texas with Shorty Hodge and Jason Berry officiating. Interment icon to follow at the Votaw cemetery in Votaw, Texas. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 18, 2014 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Votaw Worship Center in Votaw, Texas.

Mr. Fry was born June 6, 1946 in Magnolia, Texas to parents, William Fry and Doris Marie (Russell) Fry, and passed away December 16, 2014 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Jeff Arrant; brothers, Harold Fry and Johnny Hazlewood; sisters, Evelyn Penn and Mary Fisher.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Fry of Livingston, Texas; son, Tommy Nesmith of Leggett, Texas; daughter, JoJuanna Nesmith of Leggett, Texas; stepdaughters, Susie Jeans of Onalaska, Texas and Myra Mitchell of Jasper, Texas; stepson, Harlan Rose of Houston, Texas; stepdaughter, Patricia Eddins of Houston, Texas; stepsons, Keith Rose and Harleton, Texas and Steven Rose of New Orleans, Louisiana; brothers, Elmo Hazlewood of Votaw, Texas, Jeff Mitchell of Silsbee, Texas and Homer Arrant of Saratoga, Texas; sisters, Ruby Buffington of Votaw, Texas and Ethal Arrant of Otascosita, Texas; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers: Duff Nelson, Nathan Nelson, Rowdy Watson, Melvin Sturges, Bubba Johnson, JR Fry

Honorary Pallbearers: Reno Holloman, Joel Massengill, Joe Smith

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

James Earl Mays
September 21, 1950 – December 15, 2014

Funeral services for James Mays, 64, of Livingston, Texas will be held Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the New Wensley Missionary Baptist Church in Leggett, Texas with Rev. Donald Vance officiating. Interment icon to follow at the New Wensley cemetery in Leggett, Texas. Visitation will be held Saturday, December 20, 2014 beginning at 12:00 p.m. until service begins in the New Wensley Missionary Baptist Church in Leggett, Texas.

Mr. Mays was born September 21, 1950 in Livingston, Texas to parents, Morris Mays and Vernice (Jefferson) Mays, and passed away December 15, 2014 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father and brother, Morris Mays.

He is survived by his daughter, Kim Mays of Spring, Texas; son, Laquincy Berry of Corrigan, Texas; granddaughter, Kensington Murphy of Spring, Texas; mother, Vernice Mays of Leggett, Texas; brother, Mark Mays of Leggett, Texas; sisters, Johnnice Bunn of Lufkin, Texas, Shirley Perkins of Livingston, Texas, Dessie Williams of Houston, Texas, and Glenda Sue Dirden of Moscow, Texas; brothers, Michael Mays of Corrigan, Texas, Louis Odums of Houston, Texas, and Joe Richard Mays of Houston, Texas; sisters, Peggy Mays of Houston, Texas, Patricia Mays of Corrigan, Texas, and Kathy Dove of Leggett, Texas; brother, Patrick Mays of Lufkin, Texas; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers: Mike Mays, Jr., Pierre Mays, Cory Dirden, Edmond Mays, Dedrick Mays, Joe Perkins

Honorary Pallbearers: All of his brothers

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Charles Wayne Tanner

Charles Wayne Tanner born on September 7, 1933 in Romayor, Texas to Henry J. Tanner and Maxine Dunaway Tanner, went to be with his Lord on December 16, 2014 at the age of 81. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 19 years, Lois Lilley Tanner; son, Carl Tanner; daughters, Valerie Tanner Wood & husband Harvey, Katherine Tanner Serna, Marvin Lilley, Howard Lilley & wife Liz; brother, James Tanner & wife Mary Lou; sister, Betty Warren & husband Rusty; 17 grandchildren, Joel Wood, Khristin New, Cody Wood, Rachael Siegel, Victoria Serna, Leslie Tanner, Hailey Smith, Maghan Tanner, Austin Wood, Erricka Serna, Madison Tanner, Chad Lilley, Jeremy Lilley, Michael Lilley, Kevin Lilley, Matt Lilley and Sonya Lilley; 12 great grandchildren, Seslee Wood, Shyenne New, Dustin New, Roper Wood, Elizabeth Bazaldua, Candon Wood, Dalton Taylor, T.J. Lilley, Cord Lilley, Garrett Lilley, Desi Lilley and Samuel Miller; numerous other relatives and a host of dear friends. Charles was preceded in death by both his parents; brothers, Bobby Tanner & Billy Tanner. Charles was a member of the Sunflower Baptist Church. He was a graduate of A&M University. He was a former cadet of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets. Charles proudly served in the United States Army. He was a life time member of the NRA. Charles loved his family very much and will be missed dearly. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Friday, December 19, 2014 at Pace Funeral Home 200 FM 350 North Livingston, Texas. A Celebration of Charles's life will be at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Pace Funeral Home with Pastor Mitchell Murphy officiating. Pallbearers will be Harvey Wood, Jeremy Lilley, Joel Wood, Michael Lilley, Cody Wood and Chad Lilley. Honorary pallbearers will be T.J. Lilley, Candon Wood, Garrett Lilley, Roper Wood, Cord Lilley and Dustin New. Interment icon will be at Big Sandy cemetery.

Wallace "Wally" Wendell Loerch

Wallace “Wally” Wendell Loerch born on November 1, 1925 to Wendell H. Loerch and Regina Wiler Loerch in Fargo, North Dakota passed away on December 15, 2014 in Livingston, Texas at the age of 89. Those left to cherish his memory are sons, Thomas Randal Loerch and Philip A. Loerch; 4 grandchildren, Wendy Shelton & husband Cory, Christopher Loerch, Regina Loerch and Rebecca Loerch; 2 great grandchildren, Sidney Shelton and Cory Ray Shelton Jr.; sisters, Bonnie & Lisa; numerous other relatives and a host of friends. Wally was preceded in death by both his parents; wife, Marie Loerch; 3 brothers, Ronald Loerch, Jimmy Loerch and Maxwell Loerch; grandchild, Jean Maria Loerch; Wally loved to fish and hunt. Loved to watch football. He belonged to the American Legion Post #312 in Livingston, Texas. A highly decorated WWII veteran having served in the United States Army. Receiving multiple Purple Hearts, a Combat Infantry Badge. Numerous other awards and medals for his selfless service and dedication to his country. Wally was loved very much and will be missed dearly. Visitation will be from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, December21, 2014 at Pace Funeral Home, 200 FM 350 North Livingston, Texas 77351. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 12:30 P.M. on Monday, December 22, 2014 at the Houston National cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive Houston, Texas 77038.

Thomas Steven Wright
February 3, 1924 – December 15, 2014

Memorial services for Thomas Wright, 90, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the First Presbyterian Church in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Joe McDonald officiating.

Mr. Wright was born February 3, 1924 in Magnolia, Arkansas to parents, Ollie Butler Wright and Jennie Katherine (Keith) Wright, and passed away December 15, 2014 in Livingston, Texas. During his life, he graduated from the University of Arkansas with a business degree in 1950. In 1982, he retired from Amoco Oil in Texas City to pursue his passion for fishing, gardening and woodworking. He was an avid chess player with people all over the world via the internet as well as an elder in the First Presbyterian Church in Livingston. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Marshall Wright and sister, Virginia Cole.

He is survived by his wife, Joy Wright of Livingston, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Pat Campbell of Calahan, California; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Robin Wright of Hitchock, Texas; son, Steve Wright of Nacogdoches, Texas; grandchildren, Mason and Tyler and Everett Hullquist; brother-in-law, Millard Cole of Prescott, Arizona; and numerous other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kids Free Clothing, P.O. Box 2555, Onalaska, Texas, 77360.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Iverson (Ike) Barnett DeLaney

Ike DeLaney, 77, of Livingston TX, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2014 surrounded by family.

A visitation will be held 3:00-6:00 PM on Friday, December 19th at Cochran’s Funeral Home located at 406 Yaupon in Livingston, TX.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 20th at 10:00 AM at Cochran’s Funeral Home with Dr. Randall Lowe of Calvary Baptist Church of Trinity, TX officiating. The grave-side service and burial will follow at Peebles cemetery in Goodrich, TX.

Iverson (Ike) Barnett DeLaney was born in Lufkin, TX to Frances Nell Chambers and Letus Arthur Delaney on June 5, 1937. Ike attended most of his elementary school years in Goodrich. His family relocated to Pasadena, TX where he completed the remainder of his public education, thus graduating from Pasadena High School in 1956. He attended Sam Houston State University, while continuing to help his parents operate the family business at the Goodrich Telephone Exchange. Much later in life, he completed his vocational teaching certification through Texas A&M University and taught Automotive Repair in Pasadena ISD for many years.

Ike DeLaney and Mary Ruth Dominy eloped in March of 1959 and were married in the home of Pat and Ellen Long of Goodrich, TX. The event was officiated by Pat Long and witnessed by Mary’s sister, Annette Dominy Lowe, and brother-in-law, Bobby Joe Lowe. The couple resided in Pasadena for most of their marriage before retiring to Polk County in 2005.

During that time, Ike held a variety of jobs in addition to his previously mentioned teaching career. He was a successful salesman for the Flowers’ Sunbeam Bread Bakery of Houston, and later, for Frito-Lay. Mr. DeLaney owned and operated a series of businesses including Ike’s Small Engine Repair, Ike’s Automotive Repair, Partner’s Marine and Automotive Repair with long-time friend, Bill Thames, and a machine shop. Nothing gave him more joy than taking something apart, putting it back together, &/or teaching someone else how to do the same.

Iverson was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Mary Ruth DeLaney, his parents, Letus and Frances Delaney, his brother, Robert Arthur Delaney, and his nephews, Christopher and David Delaney. Also included are his in-laws: Leon and Louise Dominy, and Bill and Zeffa Dominy.

He is survived by his daughter, Rhonda deLaney Brodie of Livingston, and her three daughters: Kieran Sine’, J. Sterling, and Brienne Regan deLaney Brodie.

And, also, survived by his son, Bobby Rance DeLaney of Keller, his wife, Elizabeth, and their three children: Olivia Nicole, Elise Victoria, and Andre’ Rance DeLaney.

He is survived by his brothers and their spouses: Charles and Maydelle Delaney of Livingston, Kenneth and Lucy Delaney of Houston, and James and Pat Delaney of New Caney.

Also, he is survived by his in-laws: Annette Dominy and Bobby Joe Lowe of Livingston, and Ruth Gerlach and Tommy Dominy of Livingston.

Additionally, he is survived by his nieces and nephews: Richard Delaney, Nancy Delaney Garst, James Anthony Delaney, Shelly Delaney Dromgoole, Barbara Dominy Wishon, Jerry Dominy, Billie Dominy Street, Mike Dominy, Randall Lowe, Gary Lowe, Lynne Dominy, and numerous great-nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be David Dawlearn of Humble, Anthony Delaney of New Caney, Richard Delaney of Livingston, Ronnie (Bubba) Duke of Goodrich, Manuel Ramirez of Pasadena, and Kevin Thames of Cypress.

Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association in lieu of flowers.

Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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