Obituaries
Dorothy Sykes
Apr 19, 2016
Ms. Dorothy Sykes, 91, of Mesquite passed peacefully on Tuesday, April,19, 2016. Dorothy was born in Cumby, Texas, on July 22, 1924, to Bertha McDonald and Harvey E. Blunt. She leaves behind to treasure her memories her twin brother Aubrey Blunt, of Mesquite. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2016, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Jones-Walker...
Roy Louis White
Apr 19, 2016
Roy Louis White, received his wings to Heaven on April 19, 2016, at the age of 88. He was born November 30, 1927, in Fairlie, Texas, to parents, Roy and Stella White. He was raised in Fairlie. He attended Commerce schools where he graduated high school. Then, he joined the United States Navy for four years. He returned home and...
Shellamar Deshae Bateman
Apr 17, 2016
Shellamar Deshae Bateman, 43, passed away at her home in Bonham on Sunday, April 17, 2016. Shellamar was born in Sherman, Texas, on September 21, 1972, to Marilyn Joyce Fritcher and William Scott. Left to treasure her memories are her mother, Marilyn; her son, Ethan Bateman; her brothers: Gaylon Johnson, Martines Bateman and Michael Bateman; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews;...
Martha Lou Campbell
Apr 15, 2016
Martha Lou Campbell, 74, of Commerce passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016, in Greenville.Martha was born in Ballinger, Texas, on February 19, 1942, to Nettie Helen Bryant Sibley and Lee Claudius Sibley. She was a Telephone Operator for many years at United Telephone Company.Survivors include her brother, John Sibley; her son, Charle Jeffery Campbell, her grandson, Cody, her nephews;...
Peggy Dean Hogan
Apr 12, 2016
Peggy Dean Hogan, 91, of Commerce passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Peggy was born in Redwater, Texas, on February 7 , 1925, to Doni Goza Taylor and Sidney Gorman Taylor. She attended school in Redwater and graduated at the age of 16. She attended East Texas Teachers College in Commerce and graduated at the age...
Rev. Christy Dawn LeShaw
Apr 10, 2016
Christy Dawn LeShaw was born September 30, 1974 in Sherman Texas to parents Gladys LeShaw White and David McNeal. She was raised in an extended family environment which consisted of her Mother, Grandmother Ruby LeShaw and Aunts Ruthie Patt Griffin and Mary Margaret LeShaw. She often said that with the help of the Holy Spirit, these women help to mold...
Jeanie P. Johnson
Apr 10, 2016
Jeanie P. "Nana" Johnson of Dodd City, Texas passed away on April 10, 2016 at the age of 79.Jeanie is survived by a daughter, Jaci Garner and husband Bill of Dodd City; a son, Monte Johnson of Burleson; a brother, Billy Carl Pittman and wife Vivian of San Antonio and a sister Judy Burlin of Clarendon.She is preceded in death...
Anna Mary Adkins
Apr 7, 2016
Mrs. Anna Adkins, 74, of Ladonia passed away at her home on Thursday, April 7, 2016. Anna was born in Skowhegan, Maine, on June 6, 1941, to Evangeline Mary Bouffard Chouinard and Lawrence R Chouinard. She was married to Timothy V. Adkins. Survivors include her husband, Timothy V. Adkins of Ladonia; her daughters: Mary Ann Adkins of Florida, Brenda Whalen...
Myrtle "Chip" Phelps
Mar 30, 2016
Mrs. Myrtle E. Phelps "Chip" 63, of Commerce passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, in Rowlett."Chip" was born in New London, Wisconsin, on June 20, 1952, to Myrtle Fields Stilen and Elroy Stilen. She was married to James Phelps.Survivors include her husband, James Phelps; her two daughters: Kellie Schenk and Michelle Phelps both of Commerce; her two sons: Lynton...
Trudy Charlene Timpe
Mar 12, 2016
Trudy Charlene Timpe, 55, of Commerce passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016. Arrangements are pending.
William "Dennis" White
Mar 11, 2016
William "Dennis" White, 72, of Commerce passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016, in Austin, Texas.Dennis was born in San Mateo, CA on November 11, 1943, to Peggy Jeanne Kennedy White and William Jasper (Bob) White. He married Susan Allison White September 1, 1979 in Dickinson, Texas. William Dennis White was a Vietnam medic veteran with the United States Army....
Susan Alix Nichol
Mar 9, 2016
Susan Alix Nichol, 58, of Commerce passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. Susan was born in Coalgate, Oklahoma, on October 22, 1957, to Robert and Annette McCary. She is survived by her mother, Annette McCary; her son, Robert Lee Treece of Rockwall; her daughter, Amanda Louise Taylor of Commerce; her grandchildren: Hannah Leigh Treece, Brandon John Treece, Trenton Lane...
James V. McDowell Jr.
Mar 8, 2016
James V. McDowell Jr. passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in Greenville, Texas. He was 92 years old. Jim as he was known by friends and relatives was born in San Antonio, Texas on June 3, 1923, to Sara Frances Grider and Captain James Veto McDowell. He travelled extensively first as the child of an army officer, then serving...
Leslie Otto Puckett
Mar 7, 2016
Leslie Otto Puckett, 65, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016, in Greenville.There are no services scheduled.
John Wesley Jones
Feb 28, 2016
John Wesley Jones, 87, of Greenville died on Sunday, February 28, 2016 in Greenville.No services are planned at this time.
Trina Lee Hill
Feb 24, 2016
Graveside funeral services for Trina Lee Hill will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, February 28, 2016, at the Rockdale Cemetery, Debord St, Sulphur Springs with Bobby Keller officiating. Visitation will be held two hours prior to service time at Jones-Walker & Son Funeral Home, 1209 Live Oak St. Commerce, Texas, 75428. Trina died Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Baylor...
Carrol Wayne Wilson
Feb 18, 2016
Carrol Wayne Wilson, 72, of Commerce passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016, in Mesquite. Carrol was born on July 25, 1943, in the Needmore Community (Delta County) to Coy Lee Dickey and John Henry Wilson. He worked in the mobile home manufacturing industry. Survivors include his brother, Kenneth Wilson of Commerce; his sisters: Linda Coffman of Commerce, Sally Millsap...
Starlin Jo Hines Reynolds
Feb 16, 2016
Starlin Jo Hines Reynolds, 55, of Commerce passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, in Commerce.Starlin was born on January 1, 1961, in Taco,TX, to Blanchie Faye Crosby and Clifford Taylor. She was cook with Sodexo at Texas A&M University - Commerce. Starlin enjoyed playing and watching her daughters play softball.Survivors include her sons: Joe Raynolds Jr, Isaac Reynolds, Eddie...
Charles Rivers Bolton
Feb 15, 2016
Charles Rivers Bolton, 79, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2016, in Greenville.Charles was born on May 15, 1936, to Helen Zoltanyi and Charles Rivers Bolton Sr. in Bronx, New York. He attended college at Kings Point. On May 16, 1998, he married Carol Ann Place in Konawa, OK. He was a gardener and a Merchant Marine. Survivors include his...
Adeline C. Frietas
Feb 10, 2016
Adeline C. Frietas, 89, of Cumby and formerly of Chico, CA, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Adeline was born to Amelia Miranda and James Leo Phillips in San Jose, California, on March 21, 1926. She was married to Vernon D. Frietas, who preceded her in death. She was a retired Greeter at Wal-Mart. Survivors include her daughter, Cathy...