Obituaries

Mar 27, 2021

Richard Paul Fulkerson, 79, of Commerce passed away at his residence on Saturday, March 27, 2021.  He was born in Herrin, Illinois on February 9, 1942 to Elbert Fulkerson and Emma Grace Mossberger Fulkerson.  He met and married Sharon Ann Loveless in Columbus, Ohio in 1970.

Dick retired from Texas A&M University-Commerce where he was a Professor of English. He...

Mar 20, 2021

Michelle Renae Bone passed away early Saturday morning, March 20, 2021 at the young age of 52. She was born July 26, 1968 in Klondike, Texas to Evelyn  and John Spencer. She was raised in Commerce where she attended school,  worked and raised her family. 

Michelle was the best daughter, granddaughter, mother, granny, sister, aunt, niece and friend you could ever have. Michelle...

Mar 17, 2021

Norris Dee Doolin, age 78, of Mesquite, Texas passed away March 17, 2021. Norris was born on January 8, 1943 in Commerce Texas to Willie Eugene Doolin and Lera Mae Moore. He has been married to Rebecca Williams for over 57 years. Norris and Rebecca were married April 5, 1963 in Commerce, Texas.

He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Doolin and two sons,...

Mar 15, 2021

Mary Helen "Burner" Threlkeld, 99, of Campbell passed away on Monday afternoon at Hunt Regional Hospital in Greenville. She was born on December 28, 1921, in Hunt County, Texas, the daughter of Bernice Henry Price and Finetta Elizabeth Kizer Price.  She married Lorenzo Leonard Threlkeld on March 9, 1941.  After being a housewife and Mother, Mary went to Cosmetology school...

Mar 11, 2021

William A. Mulcahy III (Bill), age 58, passed away March 11, 2021 in Commerce, Texas. He was born December 23, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois to William Anthony Jr. and Antoinette (Accardo) Mulcahy. Bill grew up with his parents and three sisters Kate, Joan, and Ann Marie. He lived in Riverdale, Il and graduated from Mount Carmel High School in 1982....

Mar 6, 2021

 Marilyn Crain Heath passed away at Hunt Regional Hospital, Greenville, Texas, March 6, 2021.  She was born at the U.S. Army base in Stuttgart, Germany, September 29, 1951  to Vernon John Crain and Cecelia Emma (DeBell) Crain while her dad was on duty there.

She leaves her  husband of 43 years, John, of Commerce, son John Paul Heath(Lisa), Lufkin, Texas,...

Mar 5, 2021

Raymond Charles Johnson, 58, of Commerce passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 at his residence.  Raymond was born in Cooper, TX on March 6, 1962 to Charlie Johnson and Georgia Owens Johnson.  He was married to Verbena Johnson.

Raymond was a man of many talents and worked in many professions and enjoyed fishing in his spare time.

Raymond is...

Mar 3, 2021

Dennis Wayne Neel, 63, of Commerce passed away at Hunt Regional Hospital-Greenville on Wednesday, March 3, 2021.  Dennis was born on August 4, 1957 in Enid, Oklahoma to Howard Lee Neel and Frances Jean Bell Neel.  Dennis met and married Larissa Chumbley.

Dennis worked in the construction industry and the Oil and Gas industry.  He loved to play golf whenever...

Feb 25, 2021

Grant Samuel Tipps, 25, of McKinney passed away on Thursday afternoon, February 25, 2021 in Plano, TX.  Grant was born on June 11, 1995 in Greenville to Eddie Dewayne Tipps and Rachel Annette Dawson.  Grant spent his entire life as an overcomer, having to make all the adjustments necessary for his special needs; which he did well. He loved anything dealing with...

Feb 22, 2021

Feb 19, 2021

Lonnie Dale Simmons Jr, 46, of Dodd City passed away at his residence early Friday morning February 19, 2021.  Lonnie was born on September 24, 1974 in Irving, TX to Lonnie Dale Simmons Sr. and Nancy Lue Bornholdt Simmons.  

Dale, as he was called, had a passion for cars and loved to work as a mechanic from time to time.  He...

Feb 13, 2021

Ray Junior Homer "aka Ray Sampson", 77, of Honey Grove, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Texoma Medical Center in Bonham, TX.  Ray was born in Petty, TX on June 25, 1943 to Bill Barry and Mary Joe Homer.  Ray met and married Gracell Finney.  He worked many years as a farmworker for AW Shelton and Hicks Graves. 

Left...

Feb 12, 2021

Joseph M. Rosochacki, 66, of Cumby passed away at his residence on Friday, February 12, 2021.

No services are planned at this time.

Feb 9, 2021

Annie Elizabeth Wadlow Ridings, 47, of Cumby passed away at Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville on February 9, 2021. She was born in Lubbock, Texas on January 9, 1974, the daughter of William Paul Wadlow and Loretta Faye Kitchens Wadlow.  Annie was a homemaker that worked at Cumby ISD for a while. She leaves behind to cherish her memories, her husband Mike...

Feb 4, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Swann Callan of Cumby passed away on Thursday February 4, 2021 in Granbury TX. Mary was born in West Point, Arkansas on September 13, 1928 to Hal and Austin Girdner Swann.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband Robert “Bobby” Callan, her parents, her sister Catherine Petty, and her great-grandson Robert Callan Frizell.

Survivors include her two...

Jan 30, 2021

Sam Ruben Stewart, 89, of Rockwall passed away on Saturday night, January 30,2021 at Rockwall Health Care Center. He was born on January 1, 1932, in Crockett, Texas, the son of William Cofield Stewart and Emma Sue Williamson Stewart. Sam loved going to church and listening to the gospel and he was a member of Faith Outreach of Greenville. His favorite past...

Jan 30, 2021

Wanda Louise Anderson Talley passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, January 30th at the wonderful age of 96 years and 4 months with her family nearby.  Wanda was born on September 29, 1924 in Delta County to Kenneth Wesson Anderson and Ruby Louella Gentry Anderson.  After the passing of Kenneth, Ruby married Mel Brackeen in 1930.  Wanda had two brothers;...

Jan 29, 2021

Jesse Hines, 79, of Commerce, entered into the gates of heaven in the presence of his loving family on Friday night, January 29, 2021.

Jesse was born on April 1, 1941 in Rodessa, Louisiana to Benjamin Franklin Hines and Daisy Jane Sprayberry Hines.  He enlisted in the United States Army where he served his country from 1958 until 1962.  He...

Jan 29, 2021

Willie Pauline Evans, 76, of Cumby passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, January 29, 2021 at her residence with her son by her side.

There are no formal services planned at this time.

Jan 27, 2021

Patsy Jo Pickitt Belcher, 84, of Garland (formerly of Commerce), died peacefully and went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, January 27th, 2021.  She was the daughter of W.H. Pickitt and Clara Tippett Pickitt Love. 

Patsy was born and grew up in Commerce, TX, where she spent most of her time with her grandparents, Annie and Daddy Tom...