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     Mrs. Betty Pauline (Weatherford) Baldwin, age 75, of Nacogdoches, Texas, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011.

     Mrs. Baldwin was born Nov. 17, 1936, in San Augustine County, Texas, as a daughter of the late Enoch Weatherford Sr. and Ollie Mae (Williams) Weatherford. She attended Massey Business School in Nacogdoches and had a long distinguished career working in the office administration for Nibco in Nacogdoches. She was a member of Greater Faith Tabernacle Church.

     Survivors include a son, Charles Baldwin and wife Linda of Henderson, Texas; daughter, Linda Netherland and husband Gary of Madison, Mississippi; brothers, Bobby Weatherford and wife Betty of Broaddus, Texas, and Barney Weatherford and wife Janie of Broaddus, Texas; six grandchildren, Charles Lyn Baldwin, Dana Sharp, Cara Luman, Garren Netherland, Gretchen Daniels, and Marla Oliver; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

     She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Baldwin; daughter, Elizabeth Oliver; grandchildren, Jeffery Oliver and Crystal Oliver; a sister, Doris Warren; and brothers, Billy Ray Weatherford and Enoch Weatherford Jr.

     Funeral services are set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, located at 316 W. Columbia Street in San Augustine, Texas, with Rev. Gary Netherland officiating. Interment will follow at Hebron Cemetery, located on County Road 4600 near Broaddus, Texas.

     Visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel and continue until service time.

     Pallbearers: Brock Weatherford, Tim Weatherford, Dwayne Oliver, Charles Lyn Baldwin, Paul Luman, and Ethan Luman.

     Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas. Online obituary posted and condolences accepted at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.

     A private graveside service for Dorothey L. Oliver, 76, of Nacogdoches will be held on Sunday, November 27, 2011, at Sunset Memorial Park.

     Dorothy passed away on Friday, November 25, 2011, in Nacogdoches.

     She was born February 3, 1935, in Angelina County.

     Condolences may be offered at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.

     Wilma “Bill” Persis Rushing McFarland of Lufkin, Texas, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011. She was born on August 1, 1919, in Jasper, Texas.

     She was a cheerleader at Center High School and sold popcorn during World War II at the local theater in Timpson, Texas. Bill attended the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, where she was named a Bluebonnet Belle. She was active in the First Methodist Church in Center, Texas, and at the First Methodist Church in Nacogdoches, Texas. She worked at Farmer’s State Bank in Center, Texas, and at Stone Fort National Bank in Nacogdoches for 27 years as an officer. Upon retirement she enjoyed bridge and playing golf. A resident of Nacogdoches for 50 years, she moved to Lufkin, Texas, in 2001 and lived at Pinecrest Retirement Center since that time.

     She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Rushing McFarland, and her husband, Kenneth Malcolm McFarland, Jr.

     She is survived by her daughter, Deanne Goldsberry of Dallas, Texas; and her sister, Jean Milligan of Kerrville, Texas. Other survivors include grandchildren, Connie Goldsberry Griffin, Frank Hood Goldsberry III, Penny Jean Goldsberry, Michael Rushing McFarland, Jr., and Michael Jameson. The great-grandchildren are Drew Griffin, Alexandra Griffin, Morgan Goldsberry, Michael McFarland III, Fisher McFarland, and Ruby McFarland; and many cherished nieces, nephews, and friends.

     A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, November 25, 2011, at PineCrest Chapel, 1302 Tom Temple Drive in Lufkin, with Minister Deanne Goldsberry officiating.

     In Lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.

     Online condolences accepted at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.

     Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas.

     Mr. James S. Cochran was born Nov. 18, 1925, to Thomas Jefferson Cochran and Mary Elizabeth Ryals Cochran in Buna, Texas. He passed away on Nov. 21, 2011, at Memorial Hospital with his beloved family at his side.

     He attended schools in Buna and Stephen F. Austin State University. He and Marvis Christopher Cochran were married April 18, 1946, in Beaumont, Texas. To this union, four children were born: Ann Cochran Summers, Sue Cochran Summers, James Michael Cochran, and Joyce Cochran Russell. James served in the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Saratoga during World War II from 1942 until 1945. He lived and worked in Beaumont and Nacogdoches, having been employed the Texas Department of Transportation for approximately 35 years. He retired in 1990 as a Superintendent of Parks.

     James was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was also a loving son, husband, brother, uncle, and great-uncle.

     He is survived by his four children, Ann Cochran Summers and husband Henry, Sue Cochran Summers and husband William, James Michael Cochran, and Joyce Cochran Russell and husband Lono, all of Nacogdoches, Texas; six grandchildren, Cheryl Fenlason and husband Allen of Fort Collins, Colorado, Craig Summers and wife Charene of Nacogdoches, Texas, Tracey Brewer and husband Ted of Mesquite, Texas, Kristi Courvelle and husband Richard of Nacogdoches, Texas, Carrie Hobbs and husband Roy of Balch Springs, Texas, and April Parrish and husband Todd of Woden, Texas; fourteen great-grandchildren, Aaron Martinez and wife Katie of Denver, Colorado, Christopher Martinez, Hannah Fenlason, A.J. Fenlason, all of Fort Collins, Colorado, Jacob Summers and Joshua Summers of Nacogdoches, Texas, Tyler Brewer and Taylor Brewer of Mesquite, Texas, Michael Courvelle and Emma Courvelle of Nacogdoches, Texas, Lacy Parrish and Lane Parrish of Woden, Texas, and Lexi Hobbs and Clayton Hobbs of Balch Springs, Texas; and one great-great granddaughter, Faith Ann Martinez of Fort Collins, Colorado. He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Melva Hines of Nacogdoches, Texas; a brother-in-law, Charles A. Hancock of Nacogdoches; and a very special great-nephew, Elmer Adaway and wife Karen; as well as many other nieces and nephews.

     He was predeceased by his wife, Marvis Christopher Cochran on Nov. 10, 2011; his parents; a sister, Nadine Cochran Sermons; sister-in-law, Mavis Christopher Hancock; brother-in-law, James M. Hines; two great-great-grandchildren, MacKenna Grace Martinez and Baby Hobbs.

     Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011, at Shady Grove Baptist Church, located at 2548 FM 2112 in Nacogdoches County, with Bro. John Withem and Bro. Charles A. “Chuck” Hancock officiating. Interment will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery.

     Online condolences accepted at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.

Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors.