Obituaries

Alma Marie Moyer

Alma Marie Moyer

Apr 19, 2026

Alma Marie Moyer, born January 30, 1932, in Hays, Kansas, passed away on April 19, 2026, in Commerce, Texas.

Alma was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who lived a life centered on family, faith, and love. She worked at TWA and was known for her creativity and passion for writing. Alma wrote four books and published one, and she...

Joe Ed Matlock Jr.

Joe Ed Matlock Jr.

Apr 20, 2026

Joe Ed Matlock Jr., 69, of Commerce passed away at Hunt Regional Hospital of Greenville on Monday evening April 20, 2026, with family by his side.

Arrangements are pending.

Loyce Waits

Loyce Waits

Apr 17, 2026

Loyce Waits, 82, of Celeste passed away on Friday morning April 17, 2026. He was born in Athens, Texas located in Henderson County on February 9, 1944, to Henry Dean Waits and Rena Ray (Green) Waits.

Loyce is survived by his daughters: Holly McKay (Jeffrey), Rena Rané Waits (Keith Schnacke) and son, Kyle Waits; grandchild Dylan McKay (Brooke) and great-grandchild Rosalie...

Paulette Davis

Paulette Davis

Mar 10, 2026

Glenda Paulette Edelhauser Davis, 80, of Wolfe City passed away Tuesday night, March 10, 2026, at her residence surrounded by family.  Born July 16, 1945, to Paul and Christine (Hoffman) Edelhauser.  Paulette worked at Covidien in Commerce as the Purchaser/Payroll clerk for 17 1/2 years until she retired in December 2012.

She will be remembered for her kind heart, her joy...

Sheila Borchardt Solis

Sheila Borchardt Solis

Mar 5, 2026

Sheila Borchardt Solis, affectionately known as “Smiley,” was born on April 7, 1969, in Garland, Texas. She passed on March 5, 2026, in Plano, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, joy, and cherished memories.

Sheila was a devoted mother to her three sons, Jacob Solis, Zachary Solis, and Albin Laubscher, who, alongside his wife Meghan, carries forward her spirit. Her...

Carlos Everett McKay

Carlos Everett McKay

Feb 28, 2026

Carlos Everett McKay, 88, of Wolfe City passed away on Saturday morning February 28, 2026 in Farmersville. He was born in the Aberfoyle Community (Hunt County, Texas) on July 5, 1937 to William Everett McKay and Jessie Esther Wilburn McKay.  Carlos married Mereta Faye Wilson in Commerce, Tx. on September 27, 1957.

Carlos is survived by his sons: Jeffery McKay (Holly),...

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. He was born in Dr. Arroyo, Nueva Leon, Mexico on January 12, 1959; the son of Sixto Salazar and Hilaria Morales. Antonio owned his own mechanic shop in Klondike, Tx. where he loved helping anyone with any car issue...

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.

No services are planned at this time.

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...

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...