Obituaries
Vickie Ann Gonzales
Jun 17, 2016
Vickie Ann Gonzales, 51, of Commerce died in her home on Friday, June 17, 2016. Vickie Ann was born in Red Creek, New York, on January 5, 1965, to June A. Lamond Abrams and James E. Abrams Jr. She was married to Jose (Pepe) Gonzales and was employed by Sodexo at Texas A&M University - Commerce. Left to cherish Vickie's...
Kathy Joyce Carnes
Jun 13, 2016
Kathy Joyce Carnes, 58, of Commerce passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016. Kathy was born in Greenville, Texas, on June 19, 1957, to Sandaluia Joyce Watson and William C. Middleton. Kathy was a true animal lover. She was an exotic animal enthusiast and a registered service animal trainer. Survivors include her companion - whom she considered her husband -...
Ruby Moore Cooper
Jun 4, 2016
Ruby Cooper, 84, of Commerce passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016, in Sulphur Springs. Ruby was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas, on May 6, 1932, to Bertha Wood and Fred A. Moore. She was a retired nurse's aid. Ruby enjoyed working out in her yard and making it pretty. Too, she enjoyed sewing. Survivors include her children: Janice (Henry)...
Lenora Elaine Long
May 30, 2016
Lenora Elaine Sley Long, 92, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016, in Paris, TX.Arrangements are pending.
JD McGuyer
May 30, 2016
J D (Mac) McGuyer, of Commerce, Texas, joined his family in Christ on 30 May, 2016. J D was born on 11 February 1918 in Charleston, Texas, to Benjamin and Florence McGuyer. He grew up on the family farm in Charleston and attended school there through the eighth grade. He attended Cooper High School and earned his high school diploma...
Ruby Marzee Carpenter
May 29, 2016
Ruby Marzee (Cain) Carpenter, 93, passed peacefully at Kemp Care Center in Kemp, Texas at 4:52 p.m. Family was at her bedside. Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her daughter Gayl Askins, son Rex Larry Carpenter, granddaughter Jenifer; great- grandchildren Tristen, Trevor and Cody. She was predeceased by her husband Rex LaVellyn Carpenter, granddaughter Katy and all...
Nadine Hobbs
May 29, 2016
Nadine N. Hobbs died on Sunday, May 29, 2016, at Grace Presbyterian Village, Dallas at age 99. She was born January 9, 1917. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben F. Hobbs, her parents, S.A and Ethel Nolen; and, several brothers and sisters. Survivors are nieces: Merlene Tidwell of Grand Prairie, Faye Gage of Nevada, TX, Ethel Ingram...
James Joseph Bullard
May 27, 2016
James "Jimmy" Joseph Bullard, 67, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away May 27, 2016, in his home surrounded by his family.Jimmy was born on December 9, 1948, to Annie Lois and Jim Bullard of Commerce. He married Brenda Kay Bullard in June of 1996. Jimmy retired from the US Postal Service in 2006; and, he was also a...
Linda Smith
May 27, 2016
Linda Smith, 69, of Commerce passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016 in Greenville.Arrangements are pending.
Eric Lee Shearer
May 24, 2016
Eric Lee Shearer, 31, of Mesquite passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016.Arrangements are pending.
Roy Dean Price
May 20, 2016
Roy Dean Price, 56, of Greenville passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016, in Greenville. Roy was born in Bonham, Texas, on June 11, 1959, to Ruby Earl Lakey Price and Roy Price. He graduated from Fannidel High School and was a member of First Baptist Church in Pecan Gap. He was a retired truck driver and a proud United...
Ralph Kenneth Smith
May 18, 2016
Ralph Kenneth Smith, (Sonny) 79, years old of Commerce, Texas, lost his battle with Cancer at his home in Commerce, Texas, surrounded by his family on May 18,2016. Mr. Smith was born in Bonham, Texas, on July 30, 1936, to Ralph and Gladys Smith. He grew up and attended school in Ladonia, Texas, where he played football for the Ladonia...
Gregory Scott Tiller
May 3, 2016
Gregory Scott Tiller, 52, passed away at Hunt Regional Hospital Medical Center of Greenville on Tuesday, May 3, 2016.Greg was born in California, on November 2, 1963, to Vivian Patricia Baird and Robert Francis Tiller.He is survived by he sister Denise Tiller and friends, Doug and Sharon Ragsdale.There are no services scheduled.
Betty Jane Winstead
May 2, 2016
Betty Jane Winstead, 83, of Cumby passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016.Betty was born on October 24, 1932, in Commerce, Texas, to Thelma Hammonds and Joe Lytle. She married Billy Joe Winstead in Greenville on December 6, 1949.She was CNA for over 40 years.She is survived by her two sons: Billy John (Ruby) Winstead of Cumby and Benny Sim...
Heather Waldrip-Brown
Apr 28, 2016
Heather Waldrip-Brown, 46, of Commerce passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016.A memorial service will be held at Jim's place, 1100 Bois D'Arc St. Commerce, on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at 2:00 P.M.
SERVICES Memorial Service Saturday, May 21, 2016 2:00 PM
Jim's Place 1100 Bois D'Arc St. Commerce, Texas 75428
Helen Cornelia Dickson
Apr 27, 2016
Helen Cornelia Ratliff Dickson peacefully passed from this earth to her heavenly home on April 27, 2016, at the grand age of 96. She was born on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1919, in Cumby, Texas, to Lela Chaffin and Joseph Edward Ratliff, Sr. Helen grew up in Commerce and Memphis, Texas, graduating from Commerce High School with honors and from...
Bailey Marley, Jr.
Apr 26, 2016
Mr. Bailey Marley Jr. 60, of Commerce passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Bailey was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, on July 12, 1955, to Mary Amelia Kelm and Bailey Reeves Marley. He was previously employed by L-3 Communications. He was married to Shirley Ann Fischer Marley. He was of the United Methodist faith. He was...
Genevieve Mingo
Apr 25, 2016
Ms. Genevieve Mingo, 91, of Commerce passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016, in Commerce.She was born on November 24, 1924, in Belgrade, MN, to Margaret Rosekrans and Lawrence Fuerstenberg. On June 2, 1944, she married Laurence H. Mingo. She was a supervisor for the City of Garland.Survivors include her sons: Lawrence Mingo of Tucson, AZ, Daniel Mingo of Mesquite...
Robert R. Smith
Apr 23, 2016
Mr. Robert R. Smith, 94, of Cooper passed away Saturday evening, April 23, 2016. Arrangements are pending.
Charles Hill
Apr 20, 2016
Charles Hill, 80, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, in Dallas.There are no services planned at this time.