Obituaries
Joe Zihlman
Feb 9, 2013
On Saturday, February 9, 2013, we lost an extraordinary man who tried to live an ordinary life. Everett Joe Zihlman, 83, of Commerce passed away at home after an extended battle with cancer. He began his life in Wichita Falls, Texas, on February 22, 1929, then relocated to Dallas. He worked 28 years for the City of Dallas. He retired...
Sudie Jane Robnett Hartman
Feb 8, 2013
On February 8, 2013, Sudie Jane Robnett Hartman, 102, exchanged her life on earth for a better one in Heaven and went home peacefully to be with her Lord. Jane was born November 23, 1910, on a farm in Shiloh near Klondike, the fourth of nine children born to Rev. Bruce and Emma Robnett. She was taught Christian principles of...
MSGT. Stephen A. Young III
Feb 3, 2013
Stephen A. Young III, 72, of Commerce passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2013.Mr. Young was born in Fremont, Ohio, on October 29, 1940, to Irene Fisher and Stephen August Young II. On November 8, 1974, he married Evelyn Justice in Las Vegas, NV. He was a retired Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force. While serving his country...
Robert Kayne Oltman
Jan 11, 2013
Robert Kayne Oltman 69, of Commerce passed away on Friday, January 11, 2013, in McKinney.Bob was born on April 4, 1943, to E.W. and Alice Oltman in Alliance, NE. He was raised in Ogallala, NE.Bob honorably served our country in the United States Air Force from 1962 to 1966. While serving our country, he met and married Martha (Mitzi) Irene...
Elaine Lydell Daugherty
Jan 10, 2013
Elaine Lydell Daugherty, 92, of Commerce, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013.Elaine was born on December 15, 1920, to Robert C. Stroup and Della V. Cumpton in Arlington, Texas.Arrangements are pending.
Linda Ann Padilla
Jan 9, 2013
Linda Ann Padilla, 64, of Greenville passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, in Greenville.
Linda was born on January 19, 1948, to Anna Lucille Cheers and Paul Henderson Hughes in Meadville, PA. On November 23, 1968, she married Daniel Padilla in San Jose, CA. She was a Quality Assurance Inspector for Six Sigma.
She was preceded in death by...
Jimmie L. Arnold
Jan 6, 2013
Jimmie L. Arnold, 80, of Cooper passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013, in Dallas.Jimmie was born December 03, 1932, in Cooper to John Hargis Arnold and Ruby Golden Rushing Arnold.He is survived by his nephew Michael Douglas Arnold ( Debra) of Ft. Worth and his sister-in-law Mary Ruth Weems.He was preceded in death by his parents; his two brothers: John...
Lola "Adelle" Todd
Jan 4, 2013
Adelle Todd, 95, of Garland passed away on Friday, January 4, 2013, in Sulphur Springs.Adelle was born on January 24, 1917, in Garland, Texas, to David Llewlyn Yarborough and Letha Annis Wills Yarborough.Survivors include her three sisters: Billie Couthran, Bobbie Ford and Marita Hollenshead; her brother, Ben Yarborough; her one granddaughter, Tanya Michelle Lanham. her great-grandson Cody Lanham; and, many...
Odessa Lee Bangs
Jan 1, 2013
Odessa Lee Bangs, 83, of Commerce passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2013, in Greenville. Odessa was born on August 20, 1929, in Commerce to Oscar and Minnie Shaw. She was a retired Greeter at Wal-Mart. She is survived by her granddaughter, Michelle Rucker of Dalton, GA; her niece, Peggy Adair of Dallas; her nephew, Dudley Shaw (Tammie); her great-niece,...
Lucile Holley
Jan 1, 2013
Lucile Holley, 99, of Commerce passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2013, in Greenville.Lucile was born on October 8, 1913, in Hopkins County to Hugh Nicewarner and Della Moore. She worked for Dr. Smith, a local dentist, for 30 years; and, she also ran the lunchroom at Branom School.She was preceded in death by Husband Clyde, Sister Delma, Bother Willard...
Dr. William Carroll Adams
Dec 27, 2012
Dr. Carroll Adams, 82, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2012, in Greenville.William Carroll was born on July 15, 1930, in Star City, Arkansas, to Allie L. and Ila Miles Adams. He proudly served in the U.S Army during the Korean Conflict and was in the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps in research and development. He attended Lake Village Public Schools...
Tom Bailey
Dec 21, 2012
Tom Bailey, 57, of Commerce passed away on Friday, December 21, 2012, in Commerce.He worked in air conditioning and maintenance.Tom was born on March 13, 1955, in Harleton, TX, to Silver Montgomery and George Davis.He was married to Evelyn Hatley Bailey. Survivors include his wife; his mother, Silver Lee Bailey; his three sons; Tommy Bailey, Kevin Bailey and Brandon Bailey;...
Claudis Ann Perryman
Dec 21, 2012
Claudis Ann Perryman, 76, of Honey Grove passed away on Friday, December 21, 2012, in Honey Grove.Claudis was born on September 26, 1936, in Hillsboro, TX, to Clark and Allie Mae Anderson. On April 23, 1956, she married Terry Perryman in Ennis, TX.She was an Execuitive Secretary .Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Larry Joe Perryman and Doris Perryman of...
Don "Wayne" Newman
Dec 21, 2012
Wayne Newman, (Dr Pepper man), passed away Friday, December 21, 2012, at his residence with his family and friends by his side.He had worked at Coca-Cola, Wal-Mart and had proudly served his country with the United States Coast Guard. He is survived by his wife, Carol; his stepdaughter , Sherri Bond and husband Jessi of Greenville; his son, Don Newman...
Doris Merle Ramsey
Dec 17, 2012
Doris Merle Ramsey, 86, passed away Monday, December 17, 2012, in Garland.Doris was born on July 13, 1926, to Essie Thurman Brothers and Sanford Brothers. She was a homemaker; she enjoyed sewing and making dolls.Survivors include her three sons: Tommy Wayne Ramsey of Ladonia, Roger Ramsey of Lewisville and Timmy Ramsey also of Lewisville; her two daughters: Doris Wade of...
Lottie "Tootsie Jones" Griffin
Dec 5, 2012
Lottie "Tootsie Jones" Griffin, 86, of Honey Grove passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2012.
Lottie was born in Bryan County, Oklahoma, on August 4, 1926, to Leafy Harris Jones and James Marion Jones. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and baking, doing yard work, crafts and walking.Survivors include her daughter-in-law Joyce Bills, her grandsons; Jared Bills and Greg Bills,...
Lorrie Miller
Nov 28, 2012
Lorrie Miller,41, of Commerce passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at home.She was born in Paris, TX, on January 6, 1971, to Molly Ann Walker and Tiny Dollins. Lorrie was a hair stylist.Survivors include sons: Joshua McDonald and Jacob McClure; her mother; and, her grandson, Daniel McDonald. She was preceded in death by her father.
James Gordon Busby
Nov 21, 2012
James Gordon Busby, 76, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2012, in Commerce.He was born March 3, 1936, to Mamye Lee Siegler and Delbert G. Busby in Collin County, Texas. On October 12, 1956, he married Annette Eloise Harbor. James was a Baptist by faith and had been employed by Rockwall International.James was preceded in death by his wife; his...
Albert Lee Benson
Nov 18, 2012
Albert Lee Benson, 79, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2012, at his home in Commerce.
Albert was born on September 7, 1933, in Jefferson, TX, to Maudie Paige and Edgar Benson. On September 3, 1955, he married the love of his life, Elois Julian, in Greenville; and, they enjoyed 55 wonderful years together until her death in 2010.
He was...
H. B. Jones
Nov 15, 2012
H. B. Jones was born in Bennington, OK, but considered himself a Texan from a young age. He picked cotton and was said to be the best and fastest picker around. He worked on the Goss Farm close to Honey Grove, danced on the square in Sulphur Springs for money to go to the movies. Later married and settled in...
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