Obituaries
Linda Ann Harrison
Nov 8, 2016
Linda Ann Harrison, 65, of Sulphur Springs passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 in Plano.Linda was born in Hammond, Indiana, on March 9, 1951, to Betty Pryde Granack and Robert Granack. She was a homemaker on the dairy farm.She is survived by her son Steven M. Harrison of Commerce and her daughter Mandy Michelle Crocker of Commerce, and, her...
Stephen "Stevie" Lynn Blevins
Nov 6, 2016
Stephen Lynn Blevins, 38, of Quinlan passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016, in Abilene.Stevie was born in Dallas, Texas, on January 4, 1978, to Sandra Lee Graham Blevins and Stephen Lynn Blevins.He was an excellent cook as he could make some of the best meals with just about anything in the kitchen. Stevie had the gift of the gab...
Eddie Wayne Newman
Nov 5, 2016
Eddie Wayne Newman, 70, passed away in Marshall, Texas, on Saturday, November 5, 2016.Eddie was born in Cooper, Texas, on June 9, 1946, to Rosa Francine James Newman and Lewis Edward Newman. He was in the lawn maintenance business.Eddie leaves behind his brother, Harold Newman.He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosa and Lewis Newman.No services are scheduled at...
Oliver Clyde Woods
Nov 5, 2016
Oliver Clyde Woods, 70, formerly of Ladonia passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016, in Dallas.Oliver was born in Ladonia, Texas, on November 9, 1945, to Susie Scott Woods and Willie Woods. He was a butcher and began attending Pleasant Grove church at an early age.Survivors include his sons: Marcus Woods of Bonham, Stacy (Sonia) Woods of Honey Grove and...
Dixie Lee LaCour
Nov 3, 2016
Dixie Lee LaCour, 73, of Commerce passed away in her home, on Thursday, November 3, 2016.Dixie was born in Terrell, Texas, on March 12, 1943, to Tommie Lela Scott Withrow and Floyd Benjamin Withrow. She was married to Justin Davis LaCour was a retired LVN. Dixie enjoyed fishing, camping and loved her grandchildren dearly.Survivors include her husband, Justin; her son,...
Geraldine Speight
Oct 29, 2016
Geraldine (Jerry) Speight, 86, of Commerce passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016.Geraldine was born on June 4, 1930, in Commerce, Texas, to Alma Lee Payne and Louis Aubrey "Chig" Sparkman. She spent a wonderful 66 years married to J.T. Speight. Jerry was retired from Sherwood and Commerce ISD. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Commerce.Jerry...
Agnes "Pauline" Toole
Oct 27, 2016
Pauline Toole, 96, of Greenville went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 27, 2016.Ms. Pauline was born in Pocahontas, Mississippi, on October 20, 1920, to Naomi Clydella Cobb and Herman Boyd Miles. she was married to Willard Emmitt Toole, Sr. she was retired from the United States Postal Service.Survivors include her children: Willard Emmitt Toole Jr., Sharon...
Malcolm Loren Hickson
Oct 26, 2016
Malcolm Loren Hickson, 25, of Carrollton died on Wednesday, October 26, 2016.Malcolm was born in Carrollton, Texas, on November 23, 1990, to Natalie Hickson and Lawrence Menard. His dad preceded him in death.Survivors include his wife, Lapresha; his mother, Natalie Hickson-Streeter; his step-father, Gabe; his brothers: "Bubba", Tony and Abraham; his sister, Cashion; his grandma, "Bernie"; his nephew, aunts, uncles...
Arvella Mae Watson
Oct 26, 2016
Arvella Mae Watson, 83, of Commerce, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, in Honey Grove.Arvella was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on October 24,1933, to Sarah Bessie Brazel and Orval Dulany. She was a homemaker.Survivors include her four daughters: Karen Madewell of Commerce, Becky Trujillo of Pueblo West, CO, Roxie Jones of Portland, OR, and Linda Usery of Grand Prairie;...
Tom Edward Burris
Oct 25, 2016
Thomas Edward Burris was born on Sept. 21, 1929, in Sutherland Springs,TX, to Albert and Lola Burrisâ¦their firstborn child. During these difficult Depression years in America, Tommy, as he was called, lived with grandparents and other relatives while his parents struggled to find work. Between the young ages of 4-7, Tommy was allowed to roam through nearby woods and by...
Delia "Ruth" Bryan
Oct 24, 2016
A sweet reunion was held in heaven Monday evening October 24, 2016 as Ruth Bryan completed her earthly journey and took up residence in her heavenly home. Her 88 years here began on March 24, 1928 in the Beardstown area of Lamar County Texas. This was the day she blessed Gaines Griffith and Delia Belle Jordan Griffith by becoming their...
George Lee Anderson
Oct 23, 2016
George Lee Anderson, 82, of Cumby passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016, in Commerce.George Anderson was born in Wills Point, Texas, on April 4, 1934, to Bertha Mae Corcoran and George Roy Levi Anderson. He was a carpenter by trade but could do almost any job. He was married to Modina (Mona) Rae Anderson, who preceded him in death.Survivors...
Delfino Ramirez Garcia
Oct 14, 2016
Delfino Ramirez Garcia, 61, of Commerce passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016, in Dallas.Delfino was born in Mexico on December 24, 1954, to Flora Garcia and Francisco Ramirez. He was married to Jovita Olmedo de Ramirez. Delfino was a carpet installer.Mr. Delfino Garcia was a very hard working man; he loved his family very much; and, he was a...
Ronald Dale Pruitt
Oct 8, 2016
Ronald Dale Pruitt, 75, of Campbell passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016, in McKinney.Ronald was born in Aransas Pass, Texas, on December 17, 1940, to Lillie Bell Pool and Sidney Edgar Pruitt. On October 4, 1975, in Reno, Nevada, he married Sandra L. Hughes Pruitt. He was a retired equipment operator for Lowry & Little. Ronald proudly served his...
Jerry Franklin Shoaff
Oct 4, 2016
Jerry Franklin Shoaff of Cumby passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016. Jerry was born in Shreveport, La. on October 11, 1944, to Marion Franklin Shoaff and Ann Carolyn Lowe Shoaff. He was an Industrial Mechanic at Mohawk Carpet. On June 3, 1966, Jerry married Mary Sue Hanby in Dallas. Jerry was a member of Brashear Baptist Church and often...
Sally Pauline Bussell
Oct 1, 2016
Sally Pauline Bussell, 95, of Commerce died on Saturday, October 1, 2016, in Greenville, TX.Pauline was born on August 13, 1921, to Bertie Elizabeth Clayton and William Thomas Fulfer. On September 14, 1940, she married the late Joe Robert Bussell. Pauline was a homemaker.Survivors include her 5 children: Delores Willaby of Commerce, Sally Jackson (Larry) of Mineola, Linda Hudson of...
Mary A. Speed
Sep 25, 2016
Mary A. Speed, 87, of Sulphur Springs, formerly of Brashear, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016. Mary was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, on August 10, 1929, to Lois R. Higwood and Johnnie R. Ivey. Mary's mission in life was to hunt for treasures in another mans trash. She always said "I buy junk, but I sell antiques", she...
Susan Marie Mitchell
Sep 21, 2016
Susan Marie Mitchell, 66, of Campbell went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September, 21, 2016. Susan was born on July 13, 1950, in Cambridge, MA, to Margaret McGilvery and Doyal Lee Richerson. On April 10, 1969, she married Jimmy Mitchell. Susan had many hobbies which included; bowling, crafts, fishing, sewing and quilting, she loved football, the New...
Ginnie C. Simmons
Sep 14, 2016
Ginnie C. Simmons, 63, of Commerce passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, in Dallas.Ginnie was born in Tyler, Texas, on July 16, 1953, to Donna Kirk Carter and Isaac Benjamin Carter .The family will hold a private service.
Michael Ray Massey
Sep 13, 2016
Michael Ray Massey, 64, of Commerce passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Michael Ray was born in Commerce, Texas, on December 17, 1951, to Mary Frances Marriott Massey and John Edwin Massey. He was married to Jacque Coomer. He retired from the Texas Workforce Commission in Greenville. Michael was a member of First Baptist Church-Commerce where...