Obituaries

Jun 17, 2021

Connie Joan (Shipp) Foretich, “Mama Connie,” 65, of Commerce, passed away, after a lengthy battle with breast cancer, on Thursday, June 17, 2021. She was born on January 18, 1956, in Grapevine, Texas, the daughter of Carl Shipp and Florence Luckett Shipp. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at Commerce Funeral...

Jun 9, 2021

Jimmie Frank Moore, 72, of Commerce, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, June 9, 2021.  He was born on August 25, 1948, in Commerce, Texas, the son of Jack Aubrey Moore and Grace Reagan Moore.  The family will receive friends at a memorial gathering to take place on Saturday, June 26, 2021, from...

May 25, 2021

Clayton Jerome “CJ” Sweesy, Jr., 48, of Dallas, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Plano, Texas.  He was born on May 23, 1973, in Key West, Florida, the son of Clayton “Jerry” Jerome Sweesy, Sr. and Debi Lynn Penrod Sweesy.  Burial will take place at DFW National Cemetery on July 23, 2021, at 3:00 p.m.

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May 23, 2021

Paul Robert Welch, 53, of Greenville, died on Sunday, May 23, 2021 after a brief illness.  He was born on December 14, 1967 in Greenville, Texas, the son of Lester Lee Welch and Jeanette Sibley Welch Norris.

Paul was raised in Commerce.  He attended Commerce High School, graduating in 1991.  Paul attended Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Commerce...

May 15, 2021

Robert “Bob” Couch Grove, 87, of Commerce, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 15, 2021.  He was born on July 18, 1933 in Dallas, Texas, the son of Joseph Gilbert Grove and Nell Elizabeth Couch Grove.  A funeral will take place on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home with Reverend Samuel Caldwell officiating.

May 12, 2021

Doris June Lawwill, 76, of Cumby, passed away on May 12, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on June 20, 1944 in Valley Creek, Tennessee, the daughter of Gilbert Hatfield and Goldie Lee Dunn Hatfield.  The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place on Monday, May 17, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at...

May 11, 2021

Thomas James Reel was called home to the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.  He was born on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 7:17 p.m. weighing 1 lb. 4.7 oz. and measuring 10.63 in. long at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano.  In his short 4 days, his sweet story touched all our lives.  We are blessed...

May 8, 2021

Patricia Annette (Jones) Pope transitioned from life on May 8th, 2021, at the age of 81.  Pat was born on April 25th, 1940, in Gilmer, Texas, to Harmon Woodrow and Troy (Lansdale) Jones. She grew up and attended public schools in New Boston, Texas, and subsequently earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Texas Woman’s University, a master’s degree...

May 4, 2021

Rosenda ‘Rose’ ‘Chenda’ Perez Ohsiek, 84, was born September 5th, 1936 in Meoqui Chihuahua, Mexico. She passed away peacefully in her home in Commerce, TX on May 4th, 2021.  ‘Chenda’ came to the U.S. as a young teenager, attending Lydia Patterson Institute in El Paso. She began her career in retail and thoroughly enjoyed her job as a bridal...

Apr 30, 2021

Freddie Lee Cauley, 71, of Dallas, Texas, died peacefully at his home while surrounded by his family on Friday, April 30, 2021.  He was born on January 4, 1950 in Commerce, Texas, the son of Troy Lee Cauley and Fredna Lakey Cauley.

Freddie attended Garland High School, graduating with the class of 1968.  The majority of his...

Apr 19, 2021

Alfred M. Zarate, 70, of Kaufman, Texas, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, April 19, 2021.  He was born on August 26, 1950 in Melvin, Texas, the son of Santos Zarate and Isidra Maldonado Zarate.

Al attended high school in Cisco, Texas, graduating in 1968.  He married his wife of 34 years, Rose Laverne, on...

Apr 17, 2021

Keith J. Arands, 64, of Point, Texas, passed away April 17, 2021 in Commerce, Texas.  He was born August 1, 1956 in Newark, New Jersey, the son of Henry Arands and Margaret Roy Arands

Keith attended high School at Hackettstown, New Jersey, graduating in 1974.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, serving...

Apr 13, 2021

Monika Bonsall, a resident of Country Home Estates, passed away peacefully on April13, 2021.  There are no services planned.

Apr 8, 2021

Kimberly Kathleen Gilcrest, 46, of Campbell, Texas passed away after a long battle with cancer on Thursday, April 8, 2021 in Dallas.  She was born on February 28, 1975 in Dallas, the daughter of John Lincoln Levins and Susan Cheryl Morris Levins

Kim attended North Garland High School, graduating in 1993.  Following high school, she attended Texas...

Apr 3, 2021

Leland Bradley “Preacher” Fouse, 61, of Commerce, passed away from injuries sustained in an accident on Saturday, April 3, 2021.  He was born on October 6, 1959 in Leonard, Texas, the son of L.B. Fouse and Edna Earl Luttrell Fouse.

Leland attended high school in Ladonia. He is described by those who knew him best as a...

Apr 1, 2021

Phillip David Strong, 77, died on Thursday, April 1, 2021 in Greenville, Texas.  He was born on August 14, 1943 in Dallas, Texas, the son of David Arthur Strong and Wilma Joyce Beavers Strong.  A memorial service to honor Phillip took place on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Commerce Funeral Home in Commerce, Texas.

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Mar 25, 2021

Julie Anna Walker, of Sulphur Springs, TX, passed away peacefully at her home while surrounded by her loved ones  No services are planned,

Mar 20, 2021

Marsha Marie Holley, 83, of Dallas, joined her beloved husband, Valton Holley, in Heaven after battling a lengthy illness.  There are no services planned at this time.

Mar 12, 2021

James Lamon Harris was born in Commerce, Texas to Giles Lamon "Dootch" Harris and Una Mae Harris on October 22, 1949 and went to be with our Lord on March 12, 2021.

A memorial service to celebrate James' life is planned for Friday, April 16 at 1:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1505 Washington...

Mar 11, 2021

Mary Alice Thornton Culberson was born November 4, 1931 in New Boston, Texas, to Porter Russell Thornton and Willie Duren Thornton.  She grew up in the Malta, DeKalb, and Hooks area, graduating from Hooks High School.  During her senior year, she was voted “most beautiful”.  She married Billy Steve Culberson on July 19, 1950.  Together, they had two children,...