Obituaries

Sep 8, 2021

James Lester Parrish, 85, formerly of Commerce, passed away peacefully at his home in Dallas on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.  He was born in Durham, Texas on November 26, 1935, the son of Millard Parrish and Lucille Cain Parrish.

James attended Wolfe City High School, graduating with the class of 1954.  He married the love of his...

Sep 7, 2021

Toby James Reeves, 38, of Klondike, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, in Commerce.  He was born on December 9, 1982, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, the son of Davie Clifton Reeves and Mildred Carolyn Hamilton Reeves

Toby attended Miller Grove High School, graduating with the class of 2001.  He was self-employed for several years in...

Sep 3, 2021

Eddie Jack Speights, 57, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, September 3, 2021, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on April 22, 1964, in Greenville, Texas, the son of George Alton Speights and Betty Lou Broiles Speights. The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place on Monday,...

Aug 31, 2021

Maria R. Garcia, 90, of Laredo, Texas, passed away after a brief illness, on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. She was born in Mexico on July 4, 1931.

Maria worked hard all her life, since she was four years old. She was a faithful member of the Catholic church. She married Francisco Garcia in Mexico. They enjoyed many...

Aug 28, 2021

Carroll Schmid, a resident of McKinney, passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2021.  Carroll was born on March 3, 1942 in Bonham, TX.  Arrangements are pending.

Aug 26, 2021

Billy Joe Spitler, 89, of Commerce, Texas, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 26, 2021.  He was born on January 15, 1932, in Dallas, Texas, the son of Alvin Spitler and Pauline Jackson Spitler

Billy attended Commerce High School, graduating with the class of 1949.  He entered the United States Army, serving in...

Aug 22, 2021

Carolyn Jean Bearden, 65, of Commerce, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 22, 2021.  She was born on October 10, 1955, in Commerce, Texas to Henry Cleborn Cupit and Billie Margaret Matkins Cupit

Carolyn attended Cumby High School. On June 30, 1973, she married the love of her life, Kenneth...

Aug 20, 2021

Cannon Harold Pate, 51, passed from this earthly home to his eternal home in the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, while surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, August 20, 2021, at St. Frances Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  A graveside service will take place on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Forest...

Aug 11, 2021

David Earl Hindman, 86, of Commerce, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. He was born on August 7, 1935, in Plainview, Texas, the son of William Earl Hindman and Ethel Elizabeth Berry Hindman.  A memorial service is planned for Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 11:00 am at Commerce Funeral Home. ...

Aug 11, 2021

Leslie Taylor Miles, 95, of Ladonia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. He was born on May 6,1926 in Como, Mississippi, the son of Leslie Miles and Clara-Mai Taylor Miles. Shortly after high school, Les enlisted in the United States Navy, obtaining the rank of Seaman Second Class. He was honorably discharged on May 14, 1946. Following...

Jul 29, 2021

James Ray, a Commerce resident, passed away at Oak Manor Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.  No services are planned at this time.

Jul 28, 2021

Marcia Anne Eddy, 79, of Campbell, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.  She was born in Hollywood, California on May 31, 1942, the daughter of Leo Elsworth Eddy and Florence Iva Packard Eddy.

Marcia attended Van Nuys High School, graduating with the class of 1960.  She then earned an Associate of Art...

Jul 19, 2021

Esther Eblen, a resident of Ladonia, passed away in Paris, TX on Monday, July 19.  No services are planned at this time.

Jul 17, 2021

Frank Knight Chaney Jr (Scoot), 76, of Commerce passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021.He was born in Greenville, Texas on November 21, 1944, the son of Frank Knight Chaney, Sr., and Lenora An Alexander. The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church...

Jul 17, 2021

Sara Lou Keesee Gibson was born November 10, 1946, in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Joel and Ruby Keesee. She was a faithful Christian for 63 years, having been baptized into Christ on April 30, 1958 in Wewoka. She graduated as salutatorian from Wewoka High School in 1965 and went on to graduate in 1969 with a degree in Home Economics...

Jul 12, 2021

Vickie Lynn Linley, 65, of Commerce, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 12, 2021. She was born on November 2, 1955, in Mesquite, Texas, the daughter of Howard Wayne Westbrook and Katherine Jean Bell Westbrook.

Vickie attended high school in Lone Oak as a member of the class of 1974. She spent much of her working life...

Jul 9, 2021

Dr. Chester R. Robinson, 64, of Commerce, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021, following a brief illness. He was born in Bluefield, Virginia, on September 21, 1956, the son of James Chester Robinson and Betty Loraine Monroe Robinson. A memorial service will be held to honor Chester on Monday, July 12, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at First United...

Jul 3, 2021

Walter (Walt) Ervin Parker of Commerce, Texas stepped into heaven on July 3, 2021 at the age of 94.  Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 7, 2021 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm at Commerce Funeral Home.  A funeral service will follow at 3:00 pm.  Interment will take place Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 10:15 am at Dallas Fort Worth...

Jun 20, 2021

Janeatha Leigh Barnes, 66, of Commerce, passed away after a lengthy illness on Sunday, June 20, 2021.  She was born on June 2, 1955, in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of William H. Keller and Lillian Lawson Keller.  A memorial service for Janeatha will take place on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home.

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Jun 18, 2021

Deborah Lynn Butterfly departed this world suddenly and unexpectedly on June 18, 2021.  There are no services planned at this time.