Obituaries
James Lee Wilson
Oct 10, 2014
James Lee Wilson, 87, of Commerce passed away on Friday, October 10, 2014. James was born in Hopkins County, Willow Oak Community on November, 1, 1926, to Coylee Dickey Wilson and John Henry Wilson. James proudly served in the United States Army. He was married to Ruth Moreland who preceded him in death. Survivors include his sisters: Sally Millsap, Mereta...
Freida Jo Teel
Oct 7, 2014
Frieda Teel passed away at her home in Klondike on Tuesday, October 7, 2014.Freida was born in Texarkana on November 17, 1946, to Geneva Frerichs and Joe Starkes. She was a retired Registered Nurse. Freida enjoyed gardening and her animals; and, she especially loved her church. There was no greater joy in her life than Henley, her granddaughter, who resided...
Rosie Mae "Cookie" Jacobus
Oct 4, 2014
Rosie Mae "Cookie" Jacobus, 73, of Commerce passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2014.Rosie (Cookie) was born on September 20, 1941,in Barton, Ohio, to Goldie Arlene Boggs Jewell and James Donald Jewell. She was a retired R.N. primarily caring for geriatric patients. Rosie served in the National Guard. "Cookie" loved going to the lake,eating out and going to movies and...
Shirley Rosie Sandridge
Oct 3, 2014
Shirley Rosie Sandridge, 78, a long time resident of Commerce, Texas, passed away in Gulfport Mississippi, on Friday, October 3, 2014.She was born in West Virginia on July 22, 1936, to Roosevelt Rowe and Armeda Blevins Rowe.Shirley had retired from Chat and Chew restaurant, which was located in downtown Commerce for many, many years.She is survived by her caretaker and...
Bobbie Jean Robinson
Sep 29, 2014
Robbie Jean Barnes Robinson, 71, of Bismarck, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2014.Bobbie was born in Dallas on May 2, 1943, to Dorothy Mae Calvin Barnes and Doyle King Barnes Sr. She enjoyed working in her garden; and, her favorite pastime was playing a game or two of Bingo. In Bobbie's earlier years, she was known as a...
Brian Keith Finney
Sep 28, 2014
Brian Keith Finney, 45, of Commerce, formerly of Honey Grove, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014, in Dallas.Brian was born in the Dial Community on November 25, 1968, to Fessie Lee Rhymes Finney and Willie Lee Finney. Brian met and married Melissa Caesar Finney.Survivors include his parents, his wife, Melissa Finney, sons; Markeus Finney and Quenton Finney, brothers: Arthur...
Samuel Charles Tater
Sep 23, 2014
Samuel Charles Tater, 56, of Campbell, Texas, died on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 in Campbell. Samuel was born in Dallas, Texas on August 18, 1958 to Anne Kamen Tater and Bruce Harris Tater. Samuel worked in Dallas Texas and in Tulsa, Oklahoma as a General Manager for Auto Dealerships. His favorite pass-time was enjoying time with his friends and playing...
Jordan de Jesus Espinoza
Sep 23, 2014
Jordan de Jesus Espinoza left us for the Kingdom of Heaven on Tuesday, September 23, 2014.Jordan was the son of Julissa Urbina and Jesus Antonio Espinoza of Greenville.There are no services planned at this time.
Albert P. Whitley
Sep 18, 2014
On September 18th, we said good-bye to Burt Whitley, affectionately known as "Burtimus" to his wife. He fought bravely to Mesothelioma still putting his family's needs ahead of his own.Burt was a railroader on the Cotton Belt line, he proudly served his country, while serving in the National Guard Army. Burt enjoyed fishing and watching Texas UT Football.He leaves behind,...
Emily "Geraldine" Branom
Sep 17, 2014
Emily "Geraldine" Branom, 101, of Commerce passed away at her home on Wednesday, September 17, 2014."Gerry" was born in Cumby on December 7, 1912, to Mary Esther Garoutte and James Merit Branom.She was a retired Librarian, she spoke fluent English, French and German.Survivors include her sister, Frieda Marian Branom of Commerce, Texas, her brother Merit "Rex" Branom of Phoenix, Arizona,...
Mary Ruth Tucker
Sep 15, 2014
Mary Ruth Tucker, 92, of Cooper passed away Monday, September 15, 2014.Mary Ruth was born in the Shiloh Community on December 7, 1921, to Mary Tennessee Dees Stewart and William Henry Stewart. She was married to Willie Tucker. She was a retired Nurse for Dr. King for many years.Survivors include her daughter Brenda Jones and her husband Tim; her two...
Cecelia Mavis Hernandez Pena
Sep 11, 2014
Cecelia Mavis Pena "Cissy" passed away unexpectedly at the age of 56. Residing in the city of, League City, Texas she was pronounced deceased on September 11, 2014.Cecelia was born March 9, 1958, in Dallas, Texas. She was the daughter of Juvencio Martinez Hernandez and Minny Mavis Maxie. Cissy was a middle child, Sammy was her older brother and Christina...
Cynthia Jean McGarity
Sep 6, 2014
Cynthia Jean McGarity, 53, of Commerce died Saturday, September 6, 2014.Cynthia was born in Freeport, TX, on November 21, 1960, to Gerealdean Nunly Howell Gilbert and Andrew Jackson Gilbert. She was married to Truett Lee McGarity.Left to treasure her memories are her husband, Truett McGarity; Sherri Thompson of Commerce, the daughter she treated as her own; her brother, Johnny Gilbert...
Jimmy Don Sims
Sep 2, 2014
Jimmy Don Sims, 57, of Commerce passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2014.Jimmy was born in Kaufman County on November 21, 1956, to Betty Jane Mills and Jackie Lee Sims. He was a mechanic.Survivors include his two brothers: Richard and Jackie Ray Sims, his nieces and nephews, and, his special four legged friend, Lexi.No services are planned at this time.
William Earl Crawford
Aug 26, 2014
William Earl Crawford, 67, of Commerce, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at his residence.William was born on February 9, 1947 in Mineral Wells, TX to Gordon C. Crawford and Earlene Barron.William was a self- employed contactor.He is survived by his former wife Alice Westerfield of Rowlett, TX and his son William "Bill" Crawford of Houston, TX.Services will be...
Linda May Crutchfield
Aug 25, 2014
May the Good Lord and Angels open their arms to Linda Mae Crutchfield who went home to the Lord on Monday, august 25, 2014, in Lubbock, Texas.On a glorius day in Paris, Texas, William Scharnhorst and Dorothy Clinton welcomed their baby girl on April 3, 1942.Two men, Linzy "Buddy" Bell and Edgar Dee Crutchfield, have had the honor of having...
Billy Thomas Knight
Aug 25, 2014
Billy Thomas Knight, 76, of Dallas, formerly of Fairlie Community, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2014 at his residence.Billy Tom was born in Commerce on November 13, 1937, to Naomi Odom Knight and A. Dudley Knight. Billy was a Private Investor and an Artist.Survivors include: Carol Odom Shaw of Temple, Chris Shaw and his wife Kristie Lee and their...
Dylan Sparks
Aug 14, 2014
Dylan Sparks, 21, of Commerce passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2014. Dylan was born in Rowlett on November 23, 1992, to Laura Elisabeth Mandina and Stephen D. Sparks. He was Assistant Store Manager at The Dollar Tree. In Dylan's free time, he enjoyed woodworking and art; but, his real passion was skateboarding. Survivors include his parents, Steve and Laura...
Bobbie Ann Ouellette
Aug 10, 2014
Bobbie Ann Skipworth Ouellette, 69, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2014, at her home in Krum.Bobbie was born in Dallas on June 16, 1945, to Johnnie Tom Cross Skipworth and Glen "Skippy" Skipworth. Bobbie was married to Don Ouellette. She was a mother; and, she was a dog groomer for many years.Survivors include her husband, Don; her sons: Robby...
Benjamin W. Taylor Jr.
Aug 6, 2014
Benjamin W. Taylor Jr., 96, of Commerce passed away August 6, 2014, in Sulphur Springs.Private family graveside services with Military Honors will be conducted at a later date.
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