Obituaries

Dorothy Marie Wood Moore

Dorothy Marie Wood Moore

Mar 3, 2013

Dorothy Marie Wood Moore, 88, of Dallas passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2013, in Dallas.Dorothy was born October 23, 1924, to Eliza May Webb Wood and Elbert Wood in rural Nolan County, Texas. On July 7, 1946, she married Kenneth E. Moore in Commerce. She was a graduate of East Texas Teachers College (now Texas A&M University - Commerce)...

Frank  Chiles Erwin

Frank Chiles Erwin

Mar 1, 2013

Frank Chiles Erwin, 83, of Gainesville passed away on Friday, March 1, 2013, in Denison.Mr. Erwin was born July 21, 1929, to Allie Hidler and Henry Monroe Erwin in Ladonia. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force having served in Korea. Survivors include his wife, Dee Erwin, of Gainesville.Arrangements are pending.

Vera  Bettye Boyd

Vera Bettye Boyd

Feb 28, 2013

Vera Bettye Boyd, 94, of Campbell passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2013, in Greenville. She was born in Eulogy, TX, on September 23, 1918, to Ellen McCarty and Thomas Williams. She was a retired school cafeteria manager for Campbell ISD after 21 1/2 years of service. She also enjoyed cooking for her family, gardening and crocheting.Survivors include her son,...

Dr. Betty Joan Echols

Dr. Betty Joan Echols

Feb 22, 2013

Dr. Betty Joan Echols, 81, of Commerce passed away on Friday, February 22, 2013, in Commerce.Graveside services will be conducted Sunday March 24, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Rosemound Cemetery in Commerce, TX.

Naomi Matlock

Naomi Matlock

Feb 22, 2013

Naomi Matlock, 70, of Commerce passed away on Friday, February 22, 2013, in Greenville.Mrs. Matlock was born on August 13, 1942, to Martha Powell and George Washington Lauderdale in Bokchito, OK. She was married on March 22, 1960, to Harold Wayne Matlock in Durant, OK. Mrs. Matlock was a former Justice Court Clerk for Judge Champion in Commerce; and, she...

Joe Zihlman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...