Obituaries

Logan  Randle Dugan

Logan Randle Dugan

Apr 23, 2017

Logan Randle Dugan of Commerce passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017, in Commerce.Logan was born in Greenville, Texas, on March 6, 2017, to Brittany L. Ledbetter and Randle Cartez Dugan.Survivors include Logans parents, Brittany and Randle Cartez, his big sister, Brianna Roxanna Ledbetter, His grandparents: Gena and Steven Short, and Randle Dugan, his great-grandma, Ava Dugan, his great-grandpa, Lawrence...

Matthew  Lee Wilson

Matthew Lee Wilson

Apr 18, 2017

Matthew Lee Wilson, 24, of Norman, Oklahoma, formerly of Commerce passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, in Austin, Texas.Matthew was born in Greenville, Texas, on September 18, 1992, to Darlene Michelle Wilson and Rodney Lee Mendez. He was a Fraud Prevention Specialist at Quibids. He was a BJJ fighter at American Elite MMA.Survivors include his parents, Darlene and Rodney,...

Wallace  "Ray" Robertson

Wallace "Ray" Robertson

Apr 10, 2017

Wallace "Ray" Robertson, 96, of Commerce passed away at his home on Monday evening, April 10, 2017.Ray was born in Campbell, Texas on September 23, 1920, to Viola Harrison Robertson and John Houston Robertson. He was married to Joyce Williamson Robertson and was a United States Army veteran serving during WWII. Ray enjoyed old cars and was in the Model...

Grace Bohannon

Grace Bohannon

Apr 8, 2017

Grace Bohannon, 99, of Sulphur Springs passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017.Grace was born in Sulphur Bluff, Texas, to Leora and Will E. Traughber. She was a retired high school teacher from Omaha School.Survivors include her daughter, Debra Bohannon of Sulphur Springs; her nieces and nephews: Elizabeth Lindblade, Jerry Lu Smartt, Jill Mulloy, Amanda Thomas, Melinda Calhoun and David...

Jane Leadley

Jane Leadley

Apr 5, 2017

Jane Leadley, 93, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Greenville.Jane Leadley was born Feb. 28, 1924, in Chicago, IL., the only child of Brig. General John Spence Gulledge, USAF, and Alice Ryder Gulledge. Jane was a model and stage actress in her teens and early twenties. She married Peter Benziger and had 4 daughters: Pamela, Lynn, Helen and...

Lynnyall  Arlene Belcher

Lynnyall Arlene Belcher

Mar 31, 2017

Lynnyall Arlene Belcher, 55, of Commerce passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017, in Sulphur Springs.Lynnyall was born in Commerce, Texas, on April 8, 1961, to Barbara Lynn Thomas and Sanford L. Belcher Jr. (Junior). She was a homemaker who enjoyed going to garage sales, decorating and spending time with her family.Survivors include her daughter, Ashton Carter of Sulphur Springs;...

Cindy  Lou Bunch

Cindy Lou Bunch

Mar 24, 2017

Cindy Lou Bunch, 58, of Brashear passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017.Cindy was born in Snyder, Texas, on May 15, 1958, to Louise Ross Green and Otho Ray Green. She was an escrow officer at Professional Land Title. She was an advocate for the Pitbull breed of dogs and enjoyed making jewelry.She is survived by her former husband, Lonnie...

Thomas  Francis Fell

Thomas Francis Fell

Mar 19, 2017

Thomas F. Fell 94, of Bonham, Texas died Sunday, March 19, 2017, at Dallas Veteran’s Hospital. Tom was born on September 7,1922, in Webster, PA. of parents Francis Albert and Nellie Boyd Fell. He grew up in Fellsburg, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Mr. Fell had been a resident of the Community Living Center in Bonham, Texas for the past 7 years....

Adrian  Kenneth May

Adrian Kenneth May

Mar 13, 2017

Adrian Kenneth May, 84. of Commerce passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017, in Commerce.Adrian was born in Waxahachie on April 30, 1932. He attended Boles Home ISD and Abilene Christian University. He was a private insurance investigator and an Air Force veteran of the Korean ConflictHe is survived by his four sons: Michael P. May and wife Nomi of...

James  Franklin Brown

James Franklin Brown

Mar 12, 2017

James Franklin Brown, 54, of Cooper passed away at his home on Sunday, March 12, 2017.James was born in Dallas, Texas, on November 25, 1962, to Alice Chancellor and James Francis Brown. He was married to Kathy Painter Brown. He was an over the road truck driver.Survivors include his wife, Kathy; his daughters: Jamie Kristine Brown, Krista Diane Taylor and...

Bruce  Elbert Murphy

Bruce Elbert Murphy

Mar 12, 2017

Bruce Elbert Murphy, 54, of Windom - formerly of Wolfe City passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017, in Dallas.Bruce E. Murphy was born on October 23, 1962, in Greenville, Texas, to Mary Frances Murphy and Willie Lee Woodberry, where he was educated in the Wolfe City Independent school system. He chose a vocation as a machinist because he received...

Thelma Smith

Thelma Smith

Mar 9, 2017

"But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the...

Douglas  August Tietjen

Douglas August Tietjen

Mar 4, 2017

Douglas August Tietjen, a physical therapist and resident of Commerce, TX, died unexpectedly on March 4, 2017 at the age of 71 while doing yard work at his home.

Doug is survived by his wife, Sherri Dee Tietjen (née Spitsnogle) of Commerce, TX; his children, daughter Tara Tietjen-Smith and her husband Steve Smith of Cumby, TX, daughter Shana Jump and husband...

Dorothy  Virginia Curtis

Dorothy Virginia Curtis

Mar 1, 2017

Dorothy Virginia "Dot" Curtis, 92, formerly of Commerce departed this world to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 1st in Arlington. A graveside service will be held on Monday, March 13th at 11:00 am at Rosemound Cemetery in Commerce. All are welcome. Dorothy was born in Commerce, Texas on August 11, 1924 to Dorrice Elvita Thomas and Luke Wall....

James  Ralph McDaniel

James Ralph McDaniel

Feb 28, 2017

James Ralph McDaniel, 75, of Commerce passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, in Kaufman. James was born in Dallas on February 6, 1942, to Jimmy McDaniel and Pauline Webb McDaniel. He was a retired Firefighter/EMT for the City of Commerce; and, he was a veteran, having proudly served in the U.S. Army. James was a member of Crossroads Assembly...

Vallabhbhai Patel

Vallabhbhai Patel

Feb 27, 2017

Vallabhbhai V. Patel, 82, of Commerce passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017, in Commerce.Vallabhbhai was born in India, on August 31, 1934, to Bhakhiben and Vanmalibhai Patel. He was married to Laxmiben Patel.Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at 11:00 A.M. at Jones-Walker & Son Funeral Chapel.Mr. Patel will then go home to his home...

Bobbie  Nell Moore

Bobbie Nell Moore

Feb 23, 2017

Bobbie Nell Moore, 79, of Commerce passed away in McKinney on Thursday, February 23, 2017.On March 26, 1937, she was born in Campbell to Ruby Sullivan and Robert Watson. Survivors include her son, Lester Lee Moore; her daughter, Ruby Hudson; her step-daughter, Kay Hollis; her granddaughter, Melinda Crowe; her great-grandchildren: Ashley Stillman and Austin Crowe; and, her great great-granddaughter, Alida...

J  T Speight

J T Speight

Feb 22, 2017

J T Speight, 91, of Commerce passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, in Commerce.J T was born in Fairlie on March 22, 1925, to Stella Ruby Rice Speight and John Authur Speight. He attended schools in Fairlie and Commerce. He was the owner and operator of Speight Mobil Stations in Commerce. His hobbies included riding horses, motorcycles, boating, camping...

Justin  Davis LaCour

Justin Davis LaCour

Feb 18, 2017

Justin Davis LaCour, 74, of Commerce passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017.Justin was born in Alexandria, LA., on August 22, 1942, to Stella Helma Barker LaCour and Joseph Wilford LaCour.He enjoyed fishing, flowers and gardening. Justin opened and ran Red Coleman's Liquor Store in Commerce. He also served as a volunteer on the Commerce Fire Department and as Fire...

Evelyn Young

Evelyn Young

Feb 12, 2017

Evelyn Young, 83, of Cooper passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017.Evelyn Minnie Young was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on May 28, 1933, to Virginia French Justice and Hubert Justice. Survivors include her daughter, Becky Glass; her grandchildren: Adam, Steven, Tisha, C.J. and Billy; her 10 great-grandchildren; and, her 8 sisters and brothers.She was preceded in death by her husband,...