Obituaries

Jan 2, 2021

Jane Elizabeth Myers White, 88, of Commerce, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Baylor Scott & White Heart Hospital in Dallas Texas.  She was born on August 23, 1932 in the Scatter Branch Community near Commerce.

When she was thirteen, the family moved to Commerce from Scatter Branch.  She...

2021

Christopher Hollandsworth, of Chesapeake, Virginia (formerly from Texas) passed away from injuries sustained Tuesday, May 4, in Norfolk, Virginia.  Christopher will take his final flight back to Texas where he will be laid to rest.  A graveside service is scheduled for Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 2:00 p,m. at Grove Hill Cemetery, 3920 Samuel Blvd., Dallas, TX 75228.

2021

The memorial service for James has been rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Commerce Funeral Home Chapel.

James Wayne McSwain, 56, of Commerce, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Friday, February 5, 2021.  He was born in Houston, Texas on March 28, 1964, the...

Dec 27, 2020

John “Pete” Allen St. Clair was born on December 28, 1928 in Lamar County, TX.   He passed away peacefully at the Clyde Cosper Texas State Veteran’s Home in Bonham, TX on December 27, 2020, just one day from his 92nd birthday. His parents were Julius and Elma St. Clair.

John grew up along the banks of the...

Dec 27, 2020

Betty Lee Maples, 59, of Saltillo, TX passed away in Sulphur Springs, TX.  Arrangements are pending.

Dec 20, 2020

Sally Ann Grove, 85, of Commerce, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 20, 2020.  She was born on July 25, 1935 in Bonham, Texas, the daughter of Sam Barnett and Mary Elizabeth Pace Barnett.  There will be a gathering of family and friends to take place at the First United Methodist Church in Commerce on Wednesday, December 23, 2020...

Dec 18, 2020

Our beloved Mildred “Louise” McDaniel, 88, of Campbell, Texas departed this world peacefully surrounded by her family on December 18, 2020.

She was born in Ridgeway, Texas on December 4, 1932, to Elmer Clay Clemmons and Lottie Marie Fleenor Clemmons.

Louise, aka “Ma” to those who knew and loved her well, leaves behind her husband,...

Dec 17, 2020

Currey Leon Summerlin, 78, of Campbell, Texas, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 17, 2020.  He was born on July 10, 1942 in Ladonia, Texas, the son of Aubrey Dean Summerlin and Eunice Craig Summerlin.

Leon attended Brownfield High School, graduating with the class of 1960. In April 1963, Leon married Sandra Lee Bair.  The...

Dec 15, 2020

Seungtaek Kim, 57, of Commerce, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 in Commerce, Texas.  He was born on January 23, 1963 in Seoul, South Korea, the son of Kyungjoo Kim and Youngsook Paik Kim. The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Crosspoint Church, 2101 Stonebridge...

Dec 9, 2020

Tommy Dudley, of Commerce, passed away in the early morning hours of December 9 surrounded by loved ones.  Tommy's final resting place will be Estes Park, Colorado.

Dec 8, 2020

Elaine Eklund, of Commerce, passed away at her residence in Commerce on Tuesday, December 8, 2020.  A memorial service may be held at a later date.

Dec 4, 2020

Barbara Ann Copeland Shaw, 81, of Commerce, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness.  She was born on February 9, 1939 in Greenville, Texas, the daughter of Finis Theron Copeland and Flossie Lucille Baker Copeland.  A Celebration of Life service is planned for Friday, December 18 at 10:00 am at the Commerce Assembly of God Church.

Barbara...

Nov 22, 2020

Audie Apple,of Cooper, passed away at Baylor Hospital in Dallas following an illness.  A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Center Point Cemetery in Ladonia.

Nov 22, 2020

Kenneth Hindman passed away peacefully at his Commerce residence surrounded by loved ones.  A committal service for Kenneth is scheduled for December 29, 2020 at 1:15 p.m at DFW National Cemetery.

Nov 10, 2020

Jimmy Harold Lawwill, 76, of Cumby, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.  He was born Hamilton, Ohio on September 12, 1944, the son of Harold Stanley Lawwill and Lucille Cunagin Lawwill.  The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place on Saturday, November 14, 2020 from 2:00-3:00 pm at Commerce Funeral Home.  Burial...

Nov 3, 2020

Marguerite Marie Trull, 87, of Commerce, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.  She was born in Dallas, Texas on October 6, 1933, the daughter of Charles Slaytor Malone and Nannie Puckett Malone.  The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place on Friday, November 6, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Commerce...

Oct 28, 2020

James Reynolds, of Cumby, passed away in Tyler following an illness.  No services are planned at this time.

Oct 22, 2020

Gladys Elizabeth (Hansen) Gray, the first child of Stanley Hansen and Amanda Elizabeth (Juel) Hansen, passed from this life on October 22, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Emmert and Allan Hansen, and her grandparents. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Jack Gray. Other survivors include her daughter Kristin Breazeale...

Oct 21, 2020

Glenna Copsey, a resident at Oak Manor Nursing Home, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 21.  There are no services planned at this time.

Oct 20, 2020

Carlyle (Edna) Cagle, 71, of Commerce, passed away at her home on October 20, 2020. She was born on December 9, 1948, the daughter of C.T. Glen and Elizabeth Glenn.

Edna received her bachelor’s degree in education from East Texas State University. Her teaching career spanned 37 years, making an impact on hundreds of students along the...