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Arelee Tipton
September 1, 1935 – April 23, 2015

Graveside services for Arelee Tipton, 79, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Bluff Creek cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 25, 2015 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Mr. Tipton was born September 1, 1935 in Onalaska, Texas to parents, Robert Tipton and Charlsie Ruth (Sowell) Tipton, and passed away April 23, 2015 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his sisters, Leecy Wiggins of Livingston, Texas, and Wilma Clifton and Bobby of Livingston, Texas; brother, Charles Tipton and Carol of Livingston, Texas; 8 nieces and nephews; 20 great-nieces and nephews; along with numerous other great-great nieces and nephews, and other family members.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Bettye Faye “Tibbs” Oliver
August 29, 1940 – April 20, 2015

Funeral services for Bettye Faye “Tibbs” Oliver, 74, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Friday, April 24, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Blanchard Baptist Church in Livingston, Texas. Interment icon will follow in the Restland Memorial Park cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 23, 2015 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Mrs. Oliver was born August 29, 1940 in Houston, Texas to parents, Earnest Dewey Tibbs and Minnie Azilea (Stein) Tibbs, and passed away April 20, 2015 in Lufkin, Texas. She lived in Livingston since 1980. Bettye was known as a strong, independent lady who was also a loving and caring mother and wife. She also loved her church family. She is preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Larry Eugene Tibbs.

She is survived by her husband, Johnnie Oliver of Livingston, Texas; sons, Jerry Oliver and John Oliver both of Livingston, Texas; four grandchildren, sister, Jeanene Konviska of South Houston, Texas; sister-in-law, Ruby Mae Tibbs of Onalaska, Texas; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers: Mike Oliver, Mike Boyd, Roye Dupuy, David Corley, Eric Hollander, Gage Shewmaker

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Hilario “Larry” Uvalle III
June 9, 1980 – April 19, 2015

Funeral services for Hilario “Larry” Uvalle III, 34, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Pastor Randy officiating. Interment icon will follow in the Magnolia cemetery in Onalaska, Texas. Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2015 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Larry was born June 9, 1980 in Galveston, Texas to parents, Hilario Miguel Uvalle Jr. and Wanda Yvonne (Cade) Vaco, and passed away April 19, 2015 in Livingston, Texas. He was a very giving man that loved to be around children and pitbull dogs. He was the most wonderful and best husband a girl could ask for.

He is survived by his wife, Monica Uvalle of Livingston, Texas; mother, Wanda Yvonne Vaco of Livingston, Texas; father, Hilario Miguel Uvalle Jr. of Guanajuato, Mexico; brothers, Eugene Uvalle, Justin Uvalle both of Livingston, Texas, and Resa Vaco of Huntsville, Texas; grandparents, Florencia and Jaime Santoyo of Livingston, Texas; 11 nieces and nephews; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers: Jeremy Rodgers, Nick Rojero, Toni Rojero, Brad Davis, Eugene Uvalle, Justin Uvalle, Resa Vaco, Jesus Castillo

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

William Henry Sanders
January 26, 1937 – April 18, 2015

Memorial service for William Henry Sanders, 78, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with John Bentley officiating.

Mr. Sanders was born January 26, 1937 in Spring, Texas to parents, Auther Barnette Sanders and Sarah (Roach) Sanders, and passed away April 18, 2015 in Lufkin, Texas. He retired from A.I. Mundy in 1992 and worked hard all his life. He was an honest man who loved to help do things for others. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Dickey A. Bentley and David Howell; sister, Jessie Vandever.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Sanders of Livingston, Texas; daughters, Wendy H. Sanders of Livingston, Texas, Theresa Gillen of Cleveland, Texas, Wanda Sperry of Kountz, Texas; son, William Sanders Jr., of Conroe, Texas; grandchildren, Sara Eloise White, Renee Sanders, Kayla Sanders, Dustin Sanders, Ashley Sanders, Skylar Sanders, Stephine Cisnerios, Rose Marie Cisnerios, Shawn Wayne Kuntz, Marissa Sullivan, Alishia Sullivan; 13 great-grandchildren; brothers, Le Roy Sanders of Leasville, Louisiana, Ed Ray Sanders of Pumpkin, Texas; sister, Martha Jane Bentley of Conroe, Texas; along with numerous other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Tommye Kathryn Dooley
February 19, 1916 – April 16, 2015

Funeral services for Tommye Kathryn Dooley, 99, of Baytown, Texas, formerly of Livingston, Texas, will be held Friday, April 24, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bill Ehlig officiating. Interment icon will follow in the Forest Hill cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 23, 2015 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Mrs. Dooley was born February 19, 1916 in Van Alstyne, Texas to parents, Robert Eaquage Henderson and Elsie Gladys (Gentry) Henderson, and passed away April 16, 2015 in Baytown, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Andrew McElhanon Dooley; son, Bob Dooley; daughter-in-law, Ruth Dooley.

She is survived by her son, Llyn Dooley of Hurst, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Andrea and Joe Kirkpatrick of Livingston, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Bill Ehlig of Baytown, Texas; granddaughter, Kelly Geurin and Deter of Ingram, Texas; grandson, Keith Dooley and Julie of Beach City, Texas; granddaughters, Kristen Alfano and Victor of Houston, Texas, Kara Hartleib and Matt of Baytown, Texas; grandson, Kyle Dooley of Arlington, Texas; granddaughter, Bethany Wood and Paul of Keller, Texas; grandson, Wade Dooley of Hurst, Texas; granddaughters, Dee Andrea and Phillip Cutler of Aledo, Texas, Krissy Patrick and Matt of Atascocita, Texas, Michelle Kirkpatrick of Liberty, Texas; Tiffany Sorensen and George of Kingwood, Texas, Kelsey Kirkpatrick of Nacogdoches, Texas, Alison White and Brent of League City, Texas; grandsons, Eric Ehlig and Paula Hant of San Francisco, California, Kirk Ehlig and Leanne of Baytown, Texas; 22 great-grandchildren; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers: Keith Dooley, Kyle Dooley, Eric Ehlig, Victor Alfano, Matt Hartleib, Paul Wood, Phillip Cutler, Matt Patrick, George Sorensen, Brent White

Honorary Pallbearers: Great-grandchildren

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Jim Rios
June 24, 1955 – April 17, 2015

Memorial service for Jim Rios, 59, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the American Legion Post #402 in Onalaska, Texas.

Mr. Rios was born June 24, 1955 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to parents, Rudolph D. Rios and Ivy (Rose) Rios, and passed away April 17, 2015 in Lufkin, Texas. He proudly served his country in the United States Army 101st Airborne and was a POW in Vietnam. He was a member of the American Legion Post #402. He loved children so much that he became a foster parent. Jim also loved to fish and hunt.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Rios of Livingston, Texas; sons, Dan Rios of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Jesse Rios of Brooklyn, New York; daughter, Brandy Williams of Diboll, Texas; brothers, Rudolph Rios Jr. of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dennis Rios of Livingston, Texas, Paul Rios of Grand Rapids, Michigan; sisters, Louisa Walters of Chicago, Illinois, Shirley Childs of Newaygo, Michigan; along with numerous other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

William Webster Gray Jr.
May 19, 1942 – April 15, 2015

Memorial services for William Webster Gray Jr., 72, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas.

Mr. Gray was born May 19, 1942 in Wharton, Texas to parents, William Webster Gray Sr. and Lillie B. (Hodge) Gray, and passed away April 15, 2015 in Houston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Jennie Gray, Gladys Marie Ann Gray, and Lue Ella Gray.

He is survived by wife, Mattie Vaughn Gray of Livingston, Texas; stepson, Anthony Wheeler of Livingston, Texas; stepson, Ricky Wheeler of Leggett, Texas; granddaughter, Maddie Wheeler of Livingston, Texas; brother, J.B. Gray and Carolyn of Houston, Texas; sister, Doris Simmons of Houston, Texas; sister, Joyce Whittenberg of San Antonio, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Dennis Aaron Lester
May 3, 1971 – April 14, 2015

Funeral services for Dennis Aaron Lester, 43, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Joe Scott officiating. Interment icon will follow in the Peebles cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Friday, April 17, 2015 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Mr. Lester was born May 3, 1971 in Cleveland, Texas to parents, Tommy Lester and Delma (Thornton) Lester, and passed away April 14, 2015 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father; brothers, Tommy Mack Lester and Delma Ray Lester; sisters, Patsy Ruth Lester and Kimberly Renee Lester; nephews, Bruce Austin Lester and Joshua Keith Lester; great niece, Ashlyn Rose Patrick.

He is survived by his wife, Angie Lester of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Raylea Lester of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Heather Juergens of Livingston, Texas; son, Blaine Juergens of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Kayla Dowden of Livingston, Texas; mother, Delma Lester of Shepherd, Texas; granddaughter, Carter Butler of Livingston, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Roy Jones of Livingston, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Callie and Henry Etheredge of Shepherd, Texas; sister, Joan Pierce of Shepherd, Texas; brother, Pete Lester of Goodrich, Texas; brother, Raymond Lester of Goodrich, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Bruce and Shannon Lester of Goodrich, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Jessica Lester of Ace, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Barney and Sharon Lester of Livingston, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers: Robert Lester, Pete Lester, Blaine Juergens, Robert Pierce, Charles Lester, , Albert Lester, Mark Jones, Mikey Lester.

Honorary Pallbearers: All of his brothers and nephews, James Walder, Scott Holley, Michael Melton, Dwayne Vickery, Brandy Vickery, Dewayne Wright.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com

Everette Lee Lawson
October 23, 1935 – April 1, 2015

Memorial service for Everette Lee Lawson, 79, of Goodrich, Texas, will be held Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the Goodrich Methodist Church in Goodrich, Texas with Pastor Wade officiating.

Mr. Lawson was born October 23, 1935 in Liberty, Texas to parents, William H. Lawson and Essie (Walker) Lawson, and passed away April 1, 2015 in Livingston, Texas. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He loved his family and has left them with many wonderful memories and tall tales. Everette was the founder of the Goodrich Fire Department, a member of the Lions Club and also a member of the Goodrich School Board. He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Dorothy, Helen, Earlyn; and brother, Sellers Roy.

He is survived by his loving wife, Emma Lawson of Goodrich, Texas; brothers, Don and Jimmy; special nephew, Allen Hall and wife, Lajeanne; his babes, Adam Hall, Bobby Hall, Charlsie Hall, Meggin Elstner, Robin Durrett, Savannah Hall; nieces and nephews, Tommy, George, Ron, Rex, Shirley, Norma, and Judy, and numerous other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Everette Lee Lawson
October 23, 1935 – April 1, 2015

Memorial service for Everette Lee Lawson, 79, of Goodrich, Texas, will be held Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the Goodrich Methodist Church in Goodrich, Texas with Pastor Wade officiating.

Mr. Lawson was born October 23, 1935 in Liberty, Texas to parents, William H. Lawson and Essie (Walker) Lawson, and passed away April 1, 2015 in Livingston, Texas. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He loved his family and has left them with many wonderful memories and tall tales. Everette was the founder of the Goodrich Fire Department, a member of the Lions Club and also a member of the Goodrich School Board. He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Dorothy, Helen, Earlyn; and brother, Sellers Roy.

He is survived by his loving wife, Emma Lawson of Goodrich, Texas; brothers, Don and Jimmy; special nephew, Allen Hall; his babes, Adam Hall, Bobby Hall, Charlsie Hall, Meggin Elstner, Robin Durrett; nieces and nephews, Tommy, George, Ron, Rex, Shirley, Norma, and Judy, and numerous other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Edwin D. Battise
June 10, 1940 – April 14, 2015

Funeral services for Edwin D. Battise, 74, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Presbyterian Church, on the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation, in Livingston, Texas with C.R.E. Debra Kleinman officiating. Interment icon will follow in the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 15, 2015 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Mr. Battise was born June 10, 1940 in Polk County, Texas on the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation to parents, Fred Battise and Minnie Ora (Thompson) Battise, and passed away April 14, 2015 in Woodville, Texas. During his life, he was a proud member of the Bear Clan. He was an avid sports fan, especially for University of Texas and the New York Yankees. He also was a lifetime member of the Amateur Softball Association and coached the Houston Indians and the Livingston 49ers softball teams. He was a former basketball player and was a member of the state champion basketball team of Big Sandy in 1957. Edwin also served as a basketball official for the City of Houston. In addition to being a lover of sports, he served as Chairman of the Tribal Elders. He was also a former Tribal Councilman. In the church, he served as a deacon, elder, and former Clerk of Session. In addition to his many church related activities, Edwin served on the transportation staff for Vacation Bible School and was an Indian Presbyterian Church Representative at state Presbyterian Church Representative at state Presbyterian meetings. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Janie (Sylestine) Battise; son, Brian E. Battise; step-son, Allen Sanders; brother, Virgil Battise; sister, Annie K. Langley; and nephew, Linus Battise.

He is survived by his daughter, Blanche Thompson and Sheldon of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation; grandchildren, Shelby Thompson and Taylor Thompson; great-grandchildren, Hunter Thompson and Gunner Thompson; sister-in-law, Bartha Battise of Elton, Louisiana; sisters-in-law, Deloris Johnson and 2nd Chief Herbert Johnson of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation, Beryl Battise of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation; brother-in-law, Amon Sylestine and Deborah of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation, Ralph Bradford and JoAnne of Bedias, Texas; nephews, Jason Rayne Langley and Raven Langley both of Elton, Louisiana; nieces, Karen Williams and Kerri Williams both of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation, Patricia Langley and Chester of Elton, Louisiana; great-great nephew, Nicholas Wyman Williams; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers: Sherald Sylestine, Travis Sylestine, Len Sylestine, Darrell Battise, Lance Battise, Herbert Johnson Jr., Howard Battise

Honorary Pallbearers: Delbert Johnson, Davie Johnson, Jerry Oltremari, Members of the 49ers Softball Team

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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