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Marvin Voss Carroll
February 17, 1934 – March 19, 2015

Funeral services for Marvin Voss Carroll, 81, of Onalaska, Texas, will be held Monday, March 23, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas. Interment icon will follow at a later date in the Houston National cemetery in Houston, Texas. Visitation will be held Monday, March 23, 2015 beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the service begins, in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Mr. Carroll was born February 17, 1934 in Yoakum, Texas to parents, Woodrum W. Carroll and Grace (Mohaw) Carroll, and passed away March 19, 2015 in Onalaska, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Norma (Rock) Carroll; sister; and grandchild, Dawn Anderson.

He is survived by his daughters, Terri Bunofsky of Staten Island, New York, Deborah Holtriker of Hitchock, Texas, Peggy Perkins of Onalaska, Texas, and Sandra Little of Onalaka, Texas; sons, James M. Carroll of Port Jefferson, New York, John W. Carroll of New York, New York; grandchildren, Christopher Turnage, Donald Anderson, John Anderson, Wesley Bryant, Bradley K. Pavlicek and Kasia J. Bunofsky; great-grandchildren, Olivia Bryant, Taylor Anderson, Karah Andreson, Brianna Pavlicek, Kirsten Fritch, Lauren Anderson, Ryan Anderson, Sean Anderson, and Janis Turnage; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Harold Junior Gross
March 12, 1925 – March 21, 2015

Funeral services for Harold Junior Gross, 90, of Livingston, Texas, will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Shorty Hodge officiating. Military honors will be provided by VFW Honor Guard Post #8568. Interment icon will follow in the Carlisle cemetery in Carlisle, Texas. Visitation will be held Monday, March 23, 2015 at 5:00 P.M. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas.

Harold Junior Gross was born on March 12, 1925 in Madisonville, Texas and passed away on March 21, 2015 in Livingston, Texas. He was a member of the Nacogdoches American Legion. Harold loved to fox hunt and the sound of dogs running. He was also the owner of Junior’s Night Club. Harold is preceded in death by his parents, Delos S. and Viola (Baker) Gross; wife, Jerri (Garrett) Gross; son, Robert Gross; brothers, Hoyt Gross and Refus Baker; and sister, Pauline Gross McCarty.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Joy Wilson and Charles of Livingston, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Jack K. Gross and Kathy of Joplin, Missouri; grandchildren, Bo Gross and Kristi, Wes Wilson, Quirt Wilson, April Brewer, Lacy Methvin and Justin, Jennifer Ryal and Jonathan; eight great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Eugene and Elanie Gross of Houston, Texas; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

Harold will be escorted to his grave by pallbearers, Bo Gross, Wes Wilson, Quirt Wilson, Hunter Gross, Andy Elliott and Kenneth Wilson. Honorary pallbearer is Glen Duff.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Birdie Overstret Bearss

Birdie Overstreet Bearss born in Segno, Texas on August 1, 1916 went to be with her Lord on March 20, 2015 in Livingston, Texas at the age of 98 years old. A Celebration of Birdie Mae's Life will begin at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at Pace Funeral Home, 200 FM 350 North, Livingston, Texas with a visitation beginning prior to the Celebration at 1pm. Full obituary will follow in next addition.

Jayne Audrey “Pat” Greenhaw
September 26, 1924 – March 17, 2015

Memorial services for Jayne Audrey “Pat” Greenhaw, 90, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Pastor Ron Bates officiating.

Mrs. Greenhaw was born September 26, 1924 in Cleveland, Ohio to parents, George Clinton Crumley and Della (Fulton) Crumley, and passed away March 17, 2015 at her home in Livingston, Texas. She married Archie Greenhaw on August 28, 1944 in Houston, Texas and they moved to Livingston in 1982. She enjoyed sports of all kinds and loved her family. Before becoming the best mom ever, she worked at the GE assembly plant, Rosie the Riverteer during World War II. She is preceded in death by her husband, Archie Leon Greenhaw, and parents.

She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Day of Sarasota, Florida; daughter, Barbara Freeman of Livingston, Texas; son, Dennis Greenhaw of Conroe, Texas; daughter, Georgi Dalton of Sarasota, Florida; daughter, Lisa Niccum of Spring, Texas; son, Steven Greenhaw of Livingston, Texas; son, Patrick Greenhaw of Conroe, Texas; sixteen grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Livingston Youth Baseball Association.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

The Oldest Woman In the State of Texas

Services for Lulang Wilson King, 110, of Livingston, Texas will be held Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Church of Christ in Livingston, Texas. Interment icon will follow at the St. Andrews cemetery in Onalaska, Texas. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 21, 2015 beginning at 9:45 a.m until 11 a.m. at the Church of Christ, in Livingston, Texas.

Mrs. King was born in Onalaska, Texas on August 17, 1904, to her parents Mr. Charlie and Melissa Wilson, and she passed away on March 12, 2015 surrounded by those who loved her. She is preceded in death by her Parents; her Grandparents; Her Husband: Mr. Walter Lee King; Her Brother: Earnest (Rosie) Wilson; Her Sister: Claricy (Atman) Qualls; Her Son: Charlie Nathaniel (Lou Nell) King; and Her Daughter: Mary Lou Davis.

Mrs. King leaves to cherish her memory: Her Loving Children: Clarice (Clarence) Branch; Walter Henry (Betty) King; and Glory Jean Ward all of Houston, TX; Elsie Deloris Hill and her son-in-law Elgin Davis both of Livingston, TX; Her Nieces and Nephews: Deloris Jackson and Charles "Buddy" Qualls; Lavern Walker Graves of Milwaukee; Jean (Terry) Moore; Kendra Jean Moore of Canada; Rosetta Wilson of Detroit; a collective number of 127 Grandchildren, and many loving cousins, great nieces, and nephews across the country and Canada.

Pallbearers: Michael Paul Hill Sr.; Joe King; Quaay Branch; Prinee Albert Allen; Eugene King Jr.; Bennie King; Malcolm Allen; Rev. Terrance Branch; Michael Paul Hill Jr.

Honorary Pallbearers: Charlie King Jr.; Clarence Branch Jr.; Don Kevin Glenn; Walter Bernard King; Tommie King; Henry King; Charles Horton Jr.; Michael Jerome Ward; Frank Ward Jr.; Regionald Hill; Darnell Hamilton; Alfred King; Monty King.

Duncan Funeral Home in charge of the final arrangements.

Ronnie Lee Fillingim Sr.
October 24, 1955 – March 15, 2015

Graveside services for Ronnie Lee Fillingim, Sr., 59, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Friday, March 20, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Old Hardin cemetery in Kountze, Texas with Rev. Ernest Brown officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 19, 2015 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with a memorial service of remembrance at 7:00 p.m. where family and friends will share their special memories and tributes.

Mr. Fillingim was born October 24, 1955 in Kountze, Texas to parents, George Fillingim and Charlotte (Ricks) Fillingim, and passed away March 15, 2015 in Alexandria, Louisiana. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Linda Ann Fillingim; father, George Fillingim; brother, Lynn Fillingim; and wife, Sharon Fillingim.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, LaDonna and Jimmy Stephens of Venus, Texas; son, Ronnie Lee Fillingim Jr. of Asheboro, North Carolina; brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Kathy Fillingim of Humble, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Kim and Melvin Dunn of LagoVista, Texas; grandchildren, George Stephens and Elizabeth Stephens of Venus, Texas; nieces and nephews, Kelly Griffin and Justin and their son Rhett, Seth Fillingim, Ashleigh Glover, and Whitney Glover; and numerous other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to CASA of the Pines, Inc., P.O. Box 835, Lufkin, Texas 75902.

Pallbearers: Tony Freeze, Zack Freeze, Seth Fillingim, Justin Griffin, Mike Fillingim, Melvin Dunn, and George Stephens.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Bertie Gesford Kyle

Funeral Services for Bertie Gesford Kyle, 90, of Corrigan, Texas will be held at 10 A.M. Friday, March 20, 2015 in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel, Corrigan, Texas with Bro. Buster Grigg officiating.

Mrs. Kyle was born February 24, 1925 in Nacogdoches County, Texas and passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2015 in Lufkin, Texas.

She grew up in the Alazan community near Nacogdoches, Texas. Bertie moved to the Camden-Corrigan area where she met the love of her life, Andrew Eutaw Gesford and was married to him for 27 years. She enjoyed fishing, gardening but most of all she loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Bertie loved spending time with her family! Her greatest accomplishment was raising her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. When she was able she was involved in her church, Seventh Day Adventist, here in Corrigan, Texas.

Bertie is survived by her husband of 37 years, Thomas H. Kyle; sons, Randy Gesford and fiancé, Marty Morrison of Bryan, Texas, Andrew Gesford and wife Renee of Willis, Texas; daughter, Doris Higgins and husband Tommy of Pollok, Texas; 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her first husband, Andrew Eutaw Gesford; parents, William S. and Lucy Reed Norton; brothers, Clyde Norton, Bob Norton; sisters, Syble Odessia Gesford, Willie Vee Johnson; step sons, Tommie Kyle and James H. Kyle.

Pallbearers are Allen Gesford, Wade Gesford, Shane Higgins, Ryan Gesford, Tim Kyle and Keith Gesford.

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

Sharon Kay Fillingim
July 26, 1955 – March 15, 2015

Graveside services for Sharon Kay Fillingim, 59, of Livingston, Texas will be held Friday, March 20, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Old Hardin cemetery in Kountze, Texas with Rev. Ernest Brown officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with a memorial service of remembrance at 7:00 p.m. where family and friends will share their special memories and tributes.

Mrs. Fillingim was born July 26, 1955 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to parents, Emil Kitzmann and Katherine (Lampert) Kitzmann, and passed away March 15, 2015 in Alexandria, Louisiana. She is preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Ronnie Fillingim.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Christine Casarez and Tony Freeze of Splendora, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Lynnea Flores of Racine, Wisconsin; son and daughter-in-law, Caleb and Jackie Flores of Tarkington, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Lynn Loverne and Dennis of Kenosha, Wisconsin; brother and sister-in-law, Keith and Angela Kitzmann of Kansas; brother, Mark Kitzmann of Kenosha, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Angela and J.R. Roberts, Zack Freeze, Hallie Freeze, Ethan Kreutz, Babs and Gemma Flores; along with several nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Tarkington Volunteer Fire Department.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Edell Walker
March 31, 1932 – March 16, 2015

Funeral services for Edell Walker, 82, of Livingston, Texas will be held Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Robert Johnson, Bishop Raford Chimney, and Rev. Joe Jackson officiating. Interment icon will follow in the St. Andrews cemetery in Onalaska, Texas. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 21, 2015 beginning at 8:00 a.m. until service begins in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Mr. Walker was born March 31, 1932 in Onalaska, Texas to parents, Henderson Walker and Thelma Gladys (Hooey) Walker, and passed away March 16, 2015 in Livingston, Texas. During his life, he was a member Livingston Church of God in Christ Brotherhood and a member of the male choir. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Holestine (Rice) Walker; brothers, Andrew Stephens, James Albert Stephens, Joe Louis Stephens; and sister, Addie Mae Stephens.

He is survived by his wife, Anna Walker of Livingston, Texas; daughters, Gloria A. Lewis of Livingston, Texas, Mary Gladys Wyatt of Houston, Texas; grandchildren, Antoinette Wyatt, LaNitta Wyatt, Ira Joe Wyatt, Travis Wyatt, and Brandon Lewis; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Melvin Stephens and Marvin Stephens both of Livingston, Texas; sister, Rose Mary Stephens of Livingston, Texas; nieces, Sabinetta Stephens, Stephanie Stephens, Shana Jackson, and Sabrina Jackson; nephews, Sabin Stephens, Donte Stephens, and Steve Jackson; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers: Steven Jackson, Sabin Stephens, Ira Wilson, Edwin Gray, Morgan Wyatt Jr.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Anita Louise Smith
October 15, 1918 – March 16, 2015

Graveside services for Anita Louise Smith, 96, of Hockley, Texas, will be held Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Peebles cemetery in Livingston, Texas.

Mrs. Smith was born October 15, 1918 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to parents, Clarence White and Helen (Morgan) White, and passed away on March 16, 2015, in Tomball, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Horace Clifton Smith.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Barbara Smith of Hockley, Texas; son, Wayne Smith of Spring, Texas; daughter, Dianne Burkhalter of Austin, Texas; grandchildren, Robin Shelly, Traci, Richard, Jon-A-Ril, Shane; along with numerous great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mattie Maureen Sirman Sciba

A visitation will be held Friday, March 20, 2015 from 6-8 pm at the Corrigan Funeral Home, for Mattie Sciba, 83, of Corrigan. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 2 pm at Stryker Baptist Church with Brother William Glass officiating. Burial will immediately follow in the Stryker cemetery.

Mrs. Sciba died March 16, 2015, in a Lufkin hospital. She was born July 24, 1931, in Stryker, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, A. A. “Sonny” Sciba in 2006, her parents, Bill & Hazel Sirman of Corrigan and brother, Joe “Sonny” Sirman.

Mattie grew up in Corrigan Texas, graduating from Corrigan High School as valedictorian in 1948. She met her husband while attending Sam Houston State University where she graduated with a teaching degree. She lived in Wharton County where their three children were born- later moving to Texas City, Texas where she was a homemaker and taught high school. She retired to “the lake house” at Toledo Bend in 1985. She returned to Corrigan in 1997. She was an avid reader, was a collector antique bottles, and always enjoyed spending time with her family and friends– especially in later years at the Corrigan Senior Citizens center.

Survivors include: sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Kathy Sciba of Wharton, Don and Cheryl Sciba of Chandler; and daughter Susan Jones of Waxahachie.

Granddaughters: Amanda Sciba, Rachael Cowling (Chris), Kelcy Sciba, Stephanie Jones.

Grandsons: Michael Beierle, Cody Sciba (Jennie), Matt Sciba (Michelle), Jacob Sciba (Tiffany), John Jones, Joe Jones

Great grandchildren: Kayla Sciba (Amanda), Hannah Sciba (Cody), Kate and Will Sciba (Matt), Ari Sciba (Jacob), Aiden & Brendan Jones (Stephanie).

The family offers special thanks to Mattie’s caregivers at Corrigan Nursing Home and Hospice in the Pines.

Services entrusted to Corrigan Funeral Home, Corrigan, Texas

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