All Obituaries

Mrs. Johnnie Skipworth, 93, of Carrollton, passed away at Brookhaven Nursing and Rehabilitation in Carrollton on Saturday morning, July 25, 2020. She was born on May 18, 1927, in Dallas, TX., the daughter of Forest Butler Cross and Myrtle Elizabeth Hammonds Cross. She married Robert Glen Skipworth on December 17, 1942 in Dallas; he preceded her in death. Johnnie found her fulfillment in life as a homemaker. Mrs. Skipworth is survived by her three grandsons: Tom Penny of Fate, TX., Robert...

Claire Bourassa Nicosia passed away peacefully in Commerce, TX. on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the age of 93.  She had been residing in Texas the past three years, but was a lifelong resident of New England.  She was raised in Lawrence, MA. by her parents Louis and Marie (Richer) Bourassa and then married the love of her life Anthony "Tony" Nicosia. Upon marriage, she moved to North Andover, MA. where she lived for 25 years before moving to Salem and then Nashua, New...

Madeline Smith, 95, passed away peacefully at the Honey Grove Nursing Center on July 8, 2020. Arrangements are pending at this time.

June Cordelia Junell, 89, of Lone Oak, Tx. passed away early Sunday morning, July 5, 2020 in Sulphur Springs. June was born in Commerce, Tx. on June 14, 1931, the daughter of John Arnold and Lena Sanders Arnold. She was a retired telephone operator having worked for 30 plus years in the industry. After retiring from the telephone office, June enjoyed her grandchildren. They were the light of her life and they in turn deeply loved their "Granny June". Her happiest days were spent...

Cheyenne Bateman, 19, of Bonham, passed away early Saturday, July 4, 2020 in Honey Grove from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born on November 2, 2000, in Sherman, TX the daughter of Martinous Sheraye Bateman and Kathy Jo Stowe Bateman. Cheyenne was employed by Seven Oaks Nursing & Rehab as a certified nurses aide to work her way into a nursing career.  Cheyenne was very loving and outgoing.  She had such a big personality that everyone loved and...

Cynthia Shamburger Thomas, 67, a lifelong resident of Commerce, Texas died June 29th 2020 due to complications from COVID-19. Her graveside service will be held at 11:00 am this Friday, July 3, 2020 at Rosemound Cemetery in Commerce, TX. Visitation will be held that morning from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at Jones-Walker & Son Funeral Home. Cindy was born on January 2, 1953 in Tacoma, Washington to William Arthur and Edna Shamburger. She graduated from Commerce High School in 1971 and...

Betty Ann Potts, 81, of Waskom, passed away peacefully in Commerce on Sunday morning, June 28, 2020. Betty was born on April 18, 1939 in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of William Perkins and Artie Parker Perkins. She was a retired electronics assembler for E-Systems (now L-3) in Greenville, Texas. Betty loved John Wayne, the Old Westerns, watching PBR events, her dog Lucy, and her family and friends. She is survived by her four children: Darrell Gaston of Tyler, Tx., Gary Potts and wife...

Marion Ratliff Jr., 55, of Commerce, passed away at his residence early Tuesday morning, June 23, 2020. Marion was born on December 4, 1964 in Georgetown, Ohio, the son of Marion Denver Ratliff Sr. and Kathleen Blankenship Ratliff. He served in the U.S. Navy from December 1983 until September of 1985. He was a self employed truck driver for thirty years. Marion married Val Chambliss on August 12, 2015 and they resided in Commerce. Marion is survived by his parents of Alabama, his wife Val...

Donald Blake, 63, of Hunt County, passed away early Friday morning June 19, 2020 at Legend Healthcare in Greenville. Arrangements are pending.

Marcelline Fowler, 89, of Commerce passed away peacefully at her home, with family by her side, on Tuesday June 16, 2020. She was born in Rowena, Texas on December 3, 1930, the daughter of Herman A. Hoelscher and Agatha T. Schuster Hoelscher. Marcelline married Billy Gene Fowler on June 8,1950, in San Angelo, Texas and they were married for 60 years before his passing on July 28, 2010.  Mrs. Fowler retired from the Customer Service Department of GTE. Being of German descent, Marcelline...