Obituaries

Richard (Rick) Poston

Richard (Rick) Poston

Dec 25, 2025

Richard (Rick) Poston, born July 19, 1946, passed away on December 25, 2025, at his home in Crosby Texas.

Rick attended high school in Commerce Texas, graduating in 1964. In 1965 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he achieved the rank of Sergeant. Rick married Teddie Ferrell in 1966. After the Marine Corps, he completed his Bachelor of...

Antonio Salazar

Antonio Salazar

Feb 22, 2026

Antonio Salazar, 67, of Klondike passed away at his residence with his family by his side on Sunday February 22, 2025.

Arrangements are pending.

Marcus Keith Woods

Marcus Keith Woods

Feb 15, 2026

Marcus Keith Woods, a beloved member of the Ladonia community, was born on April 24, 1967, in Dallas, Texas. His journey came to an end on February 15, 2026, in his hometown of Ladonia, where he was known and cherished by many.

A proud graduate of Fannindel High School, Marcus excelled in all sports and garnered numerous scholarship offers due to...

Mary Ann Stevenson

Mary Ann Stevenson

Feb 14, 2026

Mary Ann Stevenson, a beloved mother, sister, and grandmother, peacefully departed this life on February 14, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, surrounded by thoughts of her cherished family and the memories that defined her warm spirit. Born on February 28, 1954, in her hometown of Honey Grove, Texas, Mary lived a life marked by quiet strength and enduring kindness.

Mary dedicated many...

Michelle Rose Phelps

Michelle Rose Phelps

Feb 12, 2026

Michelle Rose Phelps, 46, of Commerce passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Medical Center of Plano.

Arrangements are pending.

Carol Ann Newman

Carol Ann Newman

Feb 12, 2026

Carol Ann Newman, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, passed away on February 12, 2026, at Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation in Greenville, Texas. Born on February 8, 1945, in Dallas, Texas, Carol touched the lives of many during her remarkable journey of over 33 years as the Business Office Manager at Oak Manor Nursing Home in Commerce.

Carol’s life was defined by...

Tina Marie Mueller-Meeks

Tina Marie Mueller-Meeks

Jan 18, 2026

Tina Mueller-Meeks, born on July 6, 1964, in Honolulu, Hawaii to Goldie and Marilyn Davis, passed away on January 18, 2026, in Paris, Texas. Her journey through life was marked by an infectious spirit that brought joy, laughter, and a plethora of memories to those she encountered. She was often the catalyst for excitement among her friends and family, her...

Paulette A Irvin

Paulette A Irvin

Jan 15, 2026

Paulette A Irvin, 81, of Klondike passed away early Thursday morning January 15, 2026, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs.  She was born in Winnsboro, Tx., the daughter of Leonard E. Holt and Pauline Holt. Paulette married Thomas Lloyd Irvin on April 24, 1965, a union that would have been for 61 years this coming April.

Paulette was an...

Donna Ann Garwood

Donna Ann Garwood

Jan 14, 2026

Donna Ann Garwood, born Harris, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, at the age of 85. She was born on July 30, 1940, in Wellsville, New York, and lived a life devoted to her family and community.

Donna was primarily a stay-at-home mother, embracing the role with love and dedication as she raised her children. In...

Billie Faye Ivey

Billie Faye Ivey

Jan 7, 2026

Billie Faye Ivey, 75, of Commerce passed away on Wednesday evening, January 7, 2026, at Hunt Regional Hospital in Greenville.  Billie was born on January 7, 1951, in Gilmer, TX to Fayrine Robinson.  She worked as a certified nurse's aide for many years.

Billie is survived by her daughter Stacey Mobley and husband Lafe of Ft. Worth, grandchildren Kendra Polk and...

Helen Renia Fletcher

Helen Renia Fletcher

Jan 7, 2026

Helen Renia Fletcher, 65, of Commerce passed away on Wednesday afternoon January 7, 2026, at Hunt Regional Hospital in Greenville.  Helen was born on July 1, 1960, in Sulphur Springs to Bobby Joe Pannell and Sarah Fletcher.  

Helen is survived by her son Gaylon Dukes, granddaughter Suri Jolee Dukes, sister Davida Fletcher Neal and husband Kenneth, niece Ternandra Neal, nephews:...

John Millard McKibben

John Millard McKibben

Jan 1, 2026

John McKibben, 90, of Commerce passed away in Plano on Thursday afternoon January 1, 2026.  He was born in Canton, TX on February 28, 1935, to Floy (Stack) McKibben and Glen McKibben. John was a jack of all trades; he had worked at UTD as a maintenance engineer and also many years with Kraft foods. He was also a mechanic,...

Kathryn O'Brien Hutchinson

Kathryn O'Brien Hutchinson

Dec 29, 2025

Kathryn Hutchinson, 64, of Commerce passed away at her residence in the early hours of Monday, December 29, 2025. She was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on December 17, 1961, the daughter of Frederick Eichorn and Mary Lucille Crimmins. Kathryn was employed at the Dairy Queen in Cooper, Texas. Kathryn was known to be an avid Dallas Cowboy fan, whether...

Variee Flanagan

Variee Flanagan

Dec 27, 2025

Variee Flanagan, a beacon of love and service, was born on January 22, 1935, in Hope, Arkansas, and embarked on her journey to a peaceful rest surrounded by her loving family on December 27, 2025, in Commerce, Texas. Variee’s steadfast devotion to family and faith carved a legacy of compassion that echoes through the hearts of all who knew her.

For...

Peggy Jean Aubrey

Peggy Jean Aubrey

Dec 20, 2025

Peggy Jean Aubrey, born on March 9, 1971, in Plainview, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, in Commerce, Texas. A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Peggy's life was marked by her resilience, hard work, and deep commitment to her family and community.

Peggy graduated from Fannindel High School and devoted herself to various jobs throughout her lifetime, including...

Gladys Marie Allen

Gladys Marie Allen

Dec 13, 2025

Gladys Marie Allen, 69, of Bonham and formerly of Honey Grove, passed away on Saturday afternoon December 13, 2025, at her residence in Bonham. Gladys was born January 3, 1956, the youngest of eight children born to Anderson "Bud" Allen and Minnie Faye Allen.  Gladys was born in Honey Grove and received her schooling education in the Honey Grove schooling...

Mary Carolyn Scarborough

Mary Carolyn Scarborough

Dec 3, 2025

Mary Carolyn Scarborough, 82, of Ladonia, Tx passed away on Wednesday afternoon at Hunt Regional Medical Center of Greenville, Tx.

Mary Carolyn Broyles Scarborough born December 24, 1942 in Little Rock AR to John Ben and Geraldine Hughes Broyles. Mary and her family moved to Ladonia in 1959 where she met her love…her husband Ronald Dale “RD” Scarborough. They were married...

Huyen Le

Huyen Le

Dec 3, 2025

Huyen Le, 69, of Commerce passed away Wednesday morning at Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville, Tx.

Arrangements are pending.

Kathleen Elizabeth Marsh

Kathleen Elizabeth Marsh

Nov 22, 2025

Kathleen Elizabeth Marsh, affectionately known as Kathy, left this world on November 22, 2025, while attended by her loving husband, Dewey Marsh. Born on November 8, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, Kathy brought an infectious spirit and warmth to all who had the privilege of knowing her. She was a beacon of light in her community, dedicating her life to helping...

Ben Boykin

Ben Boykin

Nov 6, 2025

Ben Boykin, 54, of Fate passed away early Thursday morning, November 6, 2025, at his residence with his loving wife, son and daughter-in-law at his side.  Ben was born on June 20, 1971, in Houston to Benjamin Newton Boykin and Linda Sue Hickey. He married Sheryl Lynn Kosarek. Ben loved to fish and teaching Brian. He also loved RC cars...