Obituaries
Corey D. Heath
Jan 13, 2015
Corey Dominic Heath, 23, of Commerce passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. Corey was born in Greenville on August 18, 1991, to Lajuana Heath Phifer and Howard Phifer. He was a 2010 Commerce High School graduate. Corey enjoyed fishing, roofing and working with computers. Left to treasure his memories are his parents, Lajuana and Howard Phifer; his daughter, Jaidyn...
Carol Collins
Jan 12, 2015
Carol Collins, 84, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015.A family graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, January 31, 2015, at 4:00 p.m. at Rosemound Cemetery.
Dillon Curtail Patt
Jan 10, 2015
Dillon Patt, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 10, 2015. Survivors include his mother, Debrea Glenn, his father, Darren Patt, his siblings: Teonamy Bibbs, Destiny Patt, Dreighton Patt and Kobe Patt, his grandparents; Dietra Hall, of Greenville, Charles and Ruthie Griffin, of Honey Grove and a host of other loving aunts, uncles, cousins, family and...
Rachel Lee Tillman
Jan 10, 2015
Rachel Lee Tillman, 65, of Greenville passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015.Rachel was born in Little River County, Arkansas, on August 20, 1949, to Josie Green Wright and Fraizer Wright. She was a nurse for 46 years.Survivors include her daughter, Marti Pageler and her husband, Christopher (Crytear); her step-daughter, Debra Hawes (Tweety); her step-sons: James Tillman and Larry Tillman;...
Cameron William Lee Jewell
Jan 9, 2015
Cameron William Lee Jewell went to his Heavenly home on Friday, January 9, 2015.Baby Cameron was the son of Kassandra Jewell and Shawn Jewell of Commerce.There are no services planned.
Thelma Parker
Jan 3, 2015
Thelma Parker, 97, of Sulphur Springs passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015.Thelma was born in Gainesville, Texas, on May 30, 1917, to Dovie May Mitchell Morgan and Dalton Allen Morgan. On June 17, 1940, she married the love of her life, Robert (Bill) Parker, who preceded her in death. She was a retired dietician at Hopkins County Hospital.Survivors include...
Melba Joyce Crenshaw
Jan 3, 2015
Melba Joyce Chenshaw, 80, of Cooper passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Dallas. Joyce - as she was known by her family members - was born in Winnsboro on May 21, 1934, to Nannie Louella Caviness and Roland Valton Crenshaw. She was a very talkative lady; and, in her latter life, was a very happy person. If she...
Cordie Rodgers
Jan 3, 2015
Mrs. Rodgers, 80, died Saturday, January 3, 2015, at Round Rock Medical Center. She was born on October 24, 1934 in Pickton, Texas, the daughter of Orvil Ray and Lima âLinnieâ Lester Johnson Ray. She married William Leroy Rodgers on October 17, 1978, in Longview, Texas. He preceded her in death on October 15, 2005. Mrs. Rodgers was a homemaker...
Donna Gail Webster
Jan 2, 2015
Donna Webster, 65, of Commerce passed away on Friday, January 2, 2015.Donna was born in Commerce on October 16, 1949, to Minnie Lee Bonham Robinson and Clyde Earold Robinson. Donna was a Nail Tech at Hair by Norma in Commerce. She was a lifelong member of Caney United Methodist Church where she was also the pianist. Along with being a...
Renae Jones
Jan 2, 2015
Renae Jones unexpectedly passed away one day short of her 53rd birthday in Tyler, Texas. Renae was born in Dallas, Texas, to her mother and best friend, Wanda Bonner. Renae is survived by her former husband and best male friend, David Finch; her sons: David Finch II, Chadwick Finch and his wife Jade and their children: Hunter, Oriyana, Sage, Emerald...
Billie Margaret Cupit
Dec 31, 2014
Billie Margaret Matkins Cupit, 84, of Commerce graduated into Heaven on Wednesday, December 31, 2014.Billie was born in Commerce on December 11, 1930, to Clara Mitcham Matkins and Alton Matkins. On February 19, 1949, she married Henry Cleborn Cupit. Billie was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.Survivors include her son, Michael Paul Cupit (Michelle of Mt. Vernon;...
Aliah Walker
Dec 30, 2014
Aliah Christine Walker, 3, of Celeste passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014.She enjoyed playing Barbies, doing hair, coloring, drawing, singing, going to church and the park, watching and acting like Doc McStuffin. Aliah was a Heaven-sent angel. To know her was to love her. She was feisty, smart, beautiful, and full of God and life. She loved helping others....
Clint Wayne Parker
Dec 29, 2014
Clint Parker, 46, of Commerce passed away on Monday, December 29, 2014, in Commerce. Clint is survived by his wife, Niki Fults Parker; his mother , Connie Gail Parker, his daughter, Brandi Renea Shamburger of Greenville; his son, Brayden Slough-Parker of Cooper; his grandson, Kolsten Garner Stuart; his granddaughter, Brooklyn Hoffman, his brother, Robert Alan Parker, and a host of...
Billie Anne Martinez
Dec 20, 2014
Billie Anne Martinez, 79, of Commerce passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2014, in Greenville. She was a nurse at Briarcliff Health and Rehabilitation Center in Greenville.Billie was born in Riverside, California, on August 10, 1935, to Dorothy Lorraine Williams and William Johnathan Archeleta. She attended Riverside Polytechnic High School and Mercy College of Nursing in San Diego, California. Billie...
Luther Tilman Burns
Dec 18, 2014
Luther Tilman Burns, 89, of Richardson - formerly of Commerce - passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2014, in Sherman, Texas.Luther was born in Hopkins County on April 11, 1925, to Lula Mitchell Burns and Neal Edward (Buster) Burns.Survivors include two sisters: Billie Ruth Tunnell of Richardson and Betty Lou Hobbs of Richardson; and, his stepson, Mike Davis and his...
Billy W. Moore
Dec 7, 2014
At the age of 90, Billy (Bill) W. Moore of Garland, formerly of Commerce, passed away on December 7, 2014. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who was born July 1, 1924. Bill served in the United States Air Force during WWll. He enjoyed his work as a carpenter and helped construct many buildings in Dallas. He was...
Jerry Christopher Klein
Dec 3, 2014
Jerry Christopher Klein, 71, of Commerce passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014, in Greenville.Jerry was born in Muenster, Texas, on March 13, 1943, to Violet Muller Klein and William Charles Klein. He worked as a machinist. Jerry enjoyed fishing, wood working and singing karaoke. He was an self-portrait artist .Jerry was a proud United States Marine.Survivors include his daughters:...
Raymond Thompson
Dec 2, 2014
Raymond Thompson, 56, of Commerce passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2014.Raymond was born in Antlers, Oklahoma, on December 9, 1957, to Mary M. Anderson Thompson and Grover D. Thompson. He was an avid pool player.Survivors include his son, Jody Vogt of Seattle, WA; his brother, Richard Thompson and his wife Martha Jean of Sulphur Springs; his nephew, Adam Dewayne...
Kate Mae Mangual
Nov 27, 2014
Kate Mae Mangual (Katie), age 55, was called home to be with the Lord on November 27, 2014, after a short but courageous battle with colon cancer.
Katie was the 11th of 13 children born to Johnnie and Tommie C. Fisher. She was raised in Austin, Texas, where she was a stand-out in high school track and field and basketball. Katie...
Bobby Oneil Murphey
Nov 26, 2014
Bobby Oneil Murphey, 67, of Mabank, formerly of Dallas passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2014, in Tyler. Bobby was born in Corsicana, Texas on February 2, 1947, to Mary Aljean Lasley Murphey and Oneil Murphey. He owned a flower shop in Dallas for many years, and took great pride in being a brother and uncle. Bobby was very happy...