Obituaries

Sandra  Lee Blevins

Sandra Lee Blevins

Sep 18, 2010

Sandra Lee Blevins of Quinlan, formerly of Greenville and Rockwall, joined her Daddy, husband, brother, sister, and her beloved dog, Lou Lou, in Heaven on September 18, 2010.

Sandra was born on a Friday, January 13, 1946 in Victoria, Texas. She was superstitious and really didn't appreciate that whole Friday the 13th thing.

Mom enjoyed long walks at Wal-Mart or any store...

Melvin Parker

Melvin Parker

Sep 18, 2010

Melvin Parker, 61, of Denton, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2010 in Denton.He was born on October 19, 1948 to R.T. Parker and Maggie Mae Sheppeard in Commerce, TX.Melvin is survived by a son, sisters Ella Mae Johnson and Shirley Brent both of Denton; brothers Louie Sheppeard of Denton, Lewis McBath of Ft. Worth and Harold Sheppeard. Melvin is also...

Cammy  Marie Cole

Cammy Marie Cole

Sep 14, 2010

Cammy Marie Cole, 45, of Commerce, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at Hunt Regional Community Hospital of Commerce.She was born on March 8, 1965 to Larry William and Lillian Nellie Gay Cole Sr. in Johnson City, NY.Cammy is survived by her three children: Yvonne Nicole Cole of Dallas, TX, Tiffany Ann Cole of IN, and Anthony Raymond Reed of...

Carmen  Chantell Case

Carmen Chantell Case

Sep 7, 2010

Carmen Chantell Case of Commerce passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2010.Carmen was born November 30, 1968 in Mt. Pleasant, TX.

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Zinita  P. Fowler

Zinita P. Fowler

Sep 3, 2010

Known to the children of Texas as Mrs. Flower, Zinita Fowler lived her life as a teacher, writer, poet, children's librarian, mother and grandmother. Zinita is well-known statewide as a master storyteller and is a published author of professional journals, magazines, poems, plays and books. Her love of writing and teaching prompted the development of "The Crossroads", a literary journal...

Margaret  Jeanne Branom

Margaret Jeanne Branom

Sep 1, 2010

Margaret Jeanne Branom, 89, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2010.

Margaret was born in Cumby on August 22, 1921 to James Merit and Mary Ethel Garoutte Branom.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Aldean Mullins

Aldean Mullins

Sep 1, 2010

Aldean "Dean" Mullins of Commerce passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at Hunt Regional Community Hospital of Commerce.She was born on March 7, 1919, to William Lee and Canzada Quarry Jenkins in Commerce.Dean married Weymon E. Mullins on February 15, 1939, in Greenville. Weymon preceded her in death on July 13, 2007, after 68 years of marriage.She was also...

Hazel  Jean Schwartz

Hazel Jean Schwartz

Aug 30, 2010

Hazel Jean Weatherbee Schwartz, 72, passed away on August 30, 2010 in Commerce. She was born on September 5, 1937, to John and Lona Follis Weatherbee in Commerce.

Hazel married Robert George Schwartz on January 26, 1968 in Commerce. He passed away on September 10, 1997.

She was a graduate of Commerce High School and the East Texas...

Ruby  Marie Close

Ruby Marie Close

Aug 28, 2010

Ruby Marie Close, 72, of Commerce passed away on August 28, 2010.Ruby was born on August 19, 1938 in Peoria, IL to Reinhold and Edith Sharp Close.Ruby is survived by her brothers: Alvin Close and spouse, Martha of Angleton, TX; Kenneth Close of Wolfe City, TX; and Larry Close and spouse, Teresa of Ladonia, TX; a sister, Betty Schoolcraft and...

Roma  Leo Anglin

Roma Leo Anglin

Aug 26, 2010



Roma Leo Anglin, 84, formerly of Commerce, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2010, at Seton Hospital in Austin.Roma was born on December 9, 1925, to Johnny and Martha E. Gibson Anglin in Campbell. He served in the Army-Air Force during WWII. He married his bride, Reba Jeannette Farrow, on December 21, 1949.

Roma was a pilot, teacher, farmer, and...

Maxine Evans

Maxine Evans

Aug 21, 2010

Maxine Evans, 82, of Commerce passed away in Greenville, TX, on Saturday, August 21, 2010. She was born on September 4, 1927, to Maurice T. Hughes and Fannie Little Hughes in Corpus Christi, TX.

While living in Dallas, Maxine was an active member of the Park Cities Baptist Church. She Was a member of the Garden Club and the Temco Comet...

Joyce  Evellen Green

Joyce Evellen Green

Aug 18, 2010

Joyce Evellen Green, 53, was called home to her Lord on August 18, 2010 from her residence in Honey Grove.Joyce was born in Memphis, Tenn. to William Earl and Rose Ann Redman King on October 5, 1956. She is formerly of Paraguld, AK.Joyce is survived by her spouse, William Murphy Green of Honey Grove; two brothers: Lloyd and Michael; four...

Robert  Allen McTigue

Robert Allen McTigue

Aug 18, 2010

Robert Allen McTigue, 76, of Greenville passed away at the Hunt Regional Medical Center on August 18, 2010.



Robert was born on September 29, 1933, in Chicago, IL. He married Paula Warren on April 2, 2004, in Greenville, TX. He loved his animals, being outdoors, and woodworking.Robert is survived by his loving wife; a daughter, Bethany McTigue; numerous grandchildren and...

Walter  Earl McGee

Walter Earl McGee

Aug 14, 2010

Walter Earl McGee, 55, of Honey Grove passed away on August 14, 2010 in Dallas.

Walter was born on November 5, 1954 to J.W. and Opal Alberty McGee in Honey Grove, TX. Walter is survived by his three brothers: Eddie McGee, Gerry McGee and spouse, Graciela, and Jerry McGee; and his three sisters: Jacqueline McGee, Debrena Gaffney, and Delores Patt...

Roberta Brazda

Roberta Brazda

Aug 12, 2010

Roberta Brazda, 83, of Commerce passed away on August 12, 2010 at the Hunt Regional Memorial Hospital in Greenville.Roberta was born in Lyman, Mississippi to William Levy and Wilhelemia McCormick Entrekin on March 24, 1927. She loved to play dominoes, crochet, and playing with dogs, most of all her baby "Pepper", and was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend....

Gene  Everett McKenzie

Gene Everett McKenzie

Aug 10, 2010

Gene Everett McKenzie, 70, went to be with the Lord at his home in Commerce on Tuesday, August 10, 2010. He served his country proudly as a member of the United States Marine Corps.Gene is survived by his wife of 36 years, Jessie McKenzie; his daughters: Nita McCrary and family and Sarah Girlie; his three sons: Ricky McKenzie, Wayne Hilliard...

Winford  Blake Dyer

Winford Blake Dyer

Aug 6, 2010

Winford Blake Dyer, age 83, went to be with our Lord and Savior on August 6, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 12, 1927 in Tolar, Texas, to Aline and H.M. "Bill" Dyer. They moved to Commerce when Winford was two years old. He graduated from Training School in 1944 and earned his bachelor's degree...

Billy Fowler

Billy Fowler

Jul 28, 2010

Billy Gene Fowler, 80, of Commerce went home to tend to God's cows on Wednesday, July 28, 2010.

Billy was born in Mangum, OK, to Foster E. (Jack) and Allie D. McMullen Fowler on October 3, 1929. He served his country in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Bill married Marcelline Hoelscher on June 8, 1950, in San Angelo. Bill was...

Brett  Eugene Petty

Brett Eugene Petty

Jul 25, 2010

Brett Eugene Petty, 46, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2010, at his residence in Cumby.

Brett was born on October 5, 1963, to Dane O. and Catherine Swann Petty in Greenville. He graduated from Cumby High School in 1982; and, later on, he retired as a dairy farmer.

He is survived by his parents; a brother, Greg Petty...

Doyle  "Lefty" Branom

Doyle "Lefty" Branom

Jul 20, 2010

Doyle Joe Branom, a.k.a. "Lefty" or "D.J.", of Commerce passed away on July 20, 2010 at the VA Hospital in Dallas."Lefty" was born on June 13, 1929 to Joe Green and Bertha Mae Coke Branom in Emblem, TX. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Ionia Yvonne Leatherwood on June 27, 1959 in Garland and worked...

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