Obituaries

Ollie Williams

Ollie Williams

Jan 19, 2015

Ollie Williams, 96, of Marble Falls, Texas, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2015, in Seton Highland Lakes, Burnet, Texas.Ollie was born in Wichita Falls,Texas on August 20, 1918, to Pearl Andrews and Thomas (Red) Hathcock. She was married to Ed Williams, who preceded her in death in 1994. Ollie loved to dance, her last statement was "I'm going to...

Richard  Allen Barker

Richard Allen Barker

Jan 15, 2015

Richard Allen Barker, 73, of Campbell passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015. Richard was born in Greenville on February 25, 1941, to Lilly and Claude Barker. He was married to Joyce Ann Barker. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Ann; his children: Richard Allen Barker Jr, Robert Owen Barker and Jenesta Ann Barker; his grandchildren: Justin Allen Barker, Jessica Dawn...

Corey  D. Heath

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 “Linnie” 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...