Obituaries

Oct 4, 2019

Tony Don Burnett Sr., 56, of Commerce, Texas, passed away after battling illness on October 4, 2019.  Tony was born on April 15, 1963 in Commerce, Texas to Ollie Mae Highfield and Dirl Burnett.  He was the middle of five children and attended grade school and high school in Commerce.

Tony loved fishing and spending time outdoors...

Oct 3, 2019

Kim McMurray, a native of Henderson, Texas, and 51-year resident of Beaumont, passed away peacefully on October 3rd in the loving care of Colonial Lodge, his tender care unit in Greenville, Texas.

Kim retired in 2014 after a successful 35-year career with Gulf States Utilities and then Entergy Texas, first as corporate communications manager and then community...

Oct 1, 2019

James “Eddie” Hardin, 72, of Ladonia, Texas, passed away due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident October 1, 2019.  Eddie was born on October 6, 1946, in Denison, Texas, the son of James Walter Hardin and Eddina Geraldine Burch.

At a young age, Eddie moved to Denton, Texas and lived life as an only child.  He...

Sep 30, 2019

Kelly Ann Coffman, 58, of Campbell, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on September 30, 2019.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 5 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel at Commerce Funeral Home, Commerce, TX.

Kelly was born on April 4, 1961, in Anaheim, CA to Kenneth and Patricia Wallace.  Kelly...

Sep 26, 2019

Terry Jaynes, of Dallas, passed away at his home in Dallas on 9/26/19.  No services are planned at this time.

Sep 22, 2019

Kenneth Perdue, of Cumby, passed away peacefully in Sulphur Springs.  No services are planned at this time.

Sep 17, 2019

Tommy Dale Stephenson, 73, of Quitman, Texas passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, in Grand Saline, Texas. He was born in Commerce, Texas on May 28, 1946, to Marvin William Stephenson and Grace Lou Perkins Stephenson.

The family will receive friends at a visitation from 1:00-2:00 pm on Saturday, September 21 at Commerce Funeral Home and...

Sep 5, 2019

Royce Murray, of Sulphur Springs, passed away in Greenville following a brief illness.  No services are planned at this time.

Aug 21, 2019

Charles Lawrence Leist, Jr. 68, of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 in Pittsburg, Texas.  He was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on January 25, 1951, to Charles Lawrence Leist, Sr. and Ruth Bryan Leist.

Charles graduated from Riverside High School in Parsons, Tennessee in 1969.  He spent some time attending Austin Peay University in...

Aug 6, 2019

Clarence “Jerry” Lytle was born on October 31, 1933 to Clarence Jesse and Thelma Lytle. He often joked the cards were stacked against him since he was red-headed, freckle-faced, born on Halloween, and his parents named him Clarence. Jerry was a truly humble and honorable man who saw the very best in people and had an endless passion to...

Aug 1, 2019

James Lewis Coody, 68, of Campbell, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family.  He was born on December 13, 1950 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to Edwin Austin Coody and Mary Jeanette Given Coody.  The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place Monday, August 5, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 pm at...

Jul 22, 2019

Janice Aimee Guerra King died peacefully at her home in Dallas on July 22, 2019.  She is survived by her husband, Weldon Ben King, two sons, Clifford Breyel (Kathie) and Rodney Breyel (Misty), a daughter, Janine Breyel (Randy Minor) and a stepdaughter, Emily (Geoff) Brenner.  She leaves behind eleven grandchildren:  Daniel Simpson (Danielle), Mason Minor (Erika), Quintin Minor, Emerson...

Jul 18, 2019

Paul Parrish Pace, of Commerce, passed away unexpectedly at his residence.  No services are planned at this time.

Jul 17, 2019

Ava Ann "Abie" Duncan, formerly of Commerce, passed away earlier this year in Houston, TX.  A committal service will be held on Saturday, September 21, at 11:00 a.m. at Rosemound Cemetery with Rev. Sam Caldwall officiating.

Known as "Abie", she was the daughter of Ava Lee DeJernett and John Cameron Brecheen, and the granddaughter of Dr. W....

Jul 14, 2019

Ruth Pauline Briggs, 85, of Campbell, Texas, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 in Commerce, Texas.  She was born on June 24, 1934 in Marlin, Texas to Herman Schmalz and Vernita Kruger Schmalz. The family will receive visitors on Friday, July 19, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home.  The funeral will take place on Saturday, July...

Jul 8, 2019

Ernie Shipman, of Ladonia, passed away at his home following an illness.  He is resting with Jesus.  The family will have a private memorial service at a later date.

Jul 4, 2019

Charles Kennedy, of Commerce, passed away at his home following an illness.  There are no services planned at this time.

Jun 12, 2019

Matthew Vance Crutchfield, 40, of Commerce, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 in Commerce.  Matt was born on March 7, 1979 in Wichita, Kansas to Ronald Crutchfield and Carol Ann Wilkinson.

Matt attended Mesquite Poteet High School.  Following high school, he spent some time attending Texas A&M-Commerce.  He had a real affinity for video games, which...

May 30, 2019

Johnnie Lee Henderson, Jr., 67, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019, surrounded by his family.  He was born on December 28, 1951 in Clarksville, Texas to Johnnie Lee Henderson, Sr. and Evelyn Young Henderson.  The family will receive friends at a visitation on Friday, May 31, 2019 at First Baptist Church in Commerce from 6:00 p.m....

May 23, 2019

Jessie Mae West, 85, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 in Paris, Texas.  She was born on March 15, 1934 in Cleburne, Texas to Hiram and Ruby Moore.  A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home.  A committal service will take place at Dallas Ft. Worth National...