Obituaries

Dec 24, 2024

Hank Allison, a resident of Wolfe City, passed away on 12/24/2024 with his loved ones by his side.  Arrangements are pending.

Dec 22, 2024

Gordon “Pat” Donovan Skauge, 81, of McKinney, Texas, passed away on the morning of December 22nd, 2024. Pat died peacefully, surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and great granddaughter, who were able to spend time with him in his final days. 

Pat was born on March 17th, 1943 in Yellowstone, Montana to Harold and Iva Skauge. He proudly grew up in Red...

Dec 22, 2024

Alberta Ann Munding of Cooper, Texas, gained her wings on December 22, 2024.  A Celebration of Life service will be held Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Enloe United Methodist Church.

Alberta was born in Pataskala, Ohio on February 10, 1944 to Ernest and Orpha Moorhead.  She graduated from Watkins Memorial High School, studied cosmetology, and opened a beauty...

Dec 16, 2024

Mary Zachary, a resident at Oak Manor Nursing Home in Commerce, passed away peacefully on Dec. 6, 2024.  No services are planned.

Nov 27, 2024

J.W. Watson, a resident at Oak Manor Nursing Home in Commerce, passed away peacefully with loved ones at his side.  No formal services are planned.

Nov 27, 2024

Margaret Sims, of Greenville, passed away at Baylor Scott and White Lakepoint Medical Center in Rowlett at the age of 102.  No formal services are planned.

Nov 19, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Billie Lou Patterson, a beloved wife and mother, who passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024, at the age of 94.  She had a deep devotion to family.  She is loved and missed by her son, Chris Patterson, daughter-in-law Ladonna Patterson; grandchildren Clay Patterson, Brittaney Gambrell and husband Dusten Gambrell; and...

Nov 13, 2024

Raymond Joseph Embro of Commerce passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 69 on November 13, 2024. Ray was a loving husband, father, and grandpa, who was known throughout his community. He and his wife, Sheri Embro, were together 38 years and created a life full of love with children and grandchildren who adored him.  A visitation...

Nov 5, 2024

Baby Boy Molina was born sleeping on November 5, 2024.  He is safe in the arms of Jesus.

Nov 1, 2024

Christopher Alan Shaw left his earthly home on Friday, November 1, 2024.  A visitation will take place on Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 1:00 to 2:00 at First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas.  A memorial service to celebrate Chris’ life will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the church.

Born in Greenville, Texas on January 15, 1971...

Oct 24, 2024

Jamie E Kee, of Campbell, passed away at Baylor Scott and White in Dallas following an illness.  No services are planned.

Oct 23, 2024

Helen Hillbish, a resident of Cooper, passed away peacefully at CC Young Senior Living in Dallas, at the age of 99.   The family will host a celebration of life on December 20, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery, CR 1030, Cooper, TX 75432.  A reception will follow at Cooper Methodist Church fellowship hall, 200 Southwest 1st St., Cooper....

Oct 18, 2024

Gina Virginia (Conner) Ivy, 81, passed away peacefully in Cooper, Texas on October 18, 2024. She was born on October 22, 1942, in Florence, Arizona, the daughter of O.D. Conner and Edna Lucille Logan.  A memorial service will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

Gina graduated...

Oct 16, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia (Trish) Thornton on October 16, 2024 at the age of 81. Trish was born on June 21, 1943 in Charleston, South Carolina, the daughter of James Haskell Trotter and Thelma Annette Craven.

Trish attended the James A. Gray High School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, graduating...

Oct 9, 2024

Odeana McFadden Stewart, 84, of Commerce, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born on August 5, 1940, in Commerce, the daughter of Dalford McFadden and Geneva Patterson McFadden. The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place on Monday, October 14, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 pm at Commerce...

Oct 7, 2024

Nancy Myers McFarland of Commerce passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 83 on October 7, 2024 at Medical City Hospital in Plano, Texas after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke two days earlier. A retired educator and loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Nancy was a kind and cheerful woman who was known throughout her community for her service...

Oct 5, 2024

Kathleen Anita Capehart passed away peacefully Saturday, October 5th at Tender Care Colonial Lodge after a brief, but tumultuous, battle with cancer. She was 76 years old.

Kathleen lived a life of laughter, love, and faith- always trying to find strength and a smile in even the toughest of times. She was born October 18th, 1947 in...

Sep 28, 2024

Jerry Alvin Liston, 76, of Commerce, Texas, passed away on September 28, 2024 at UTSW Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.  His wife of over 50 years, Linda Sue Luckett, as well as his children were by his side.  Jerry was born on September 11, 1948 to Alvin Arthur Liston and Verda Ruth Carr.

Jerry grew up in...

Sep 4, 2024

Anna Lee Talley Crouch, age 88, passed away peacefully with family by her side at the Sanctuary at Bear Lake in Apopka, Florida, on September 4, 2024. She is survived by her daughter Rana Smith of Sorrento, Florida and son, Greg Crouch of Austin, Texas. Her son, Daniel Rayburn Crouch, preceded her in death in 1997. Anna is survived...

Sep 4, 2024

Rhonda Carol Cook, 58, of Cooper, TX passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at the home of her parents, Richard and Mary Miller, after a long battle with cancer.  The angels in heaven were rejoicing as another child of God was taken home and set free from pain.  Visitation will be held on Friday, September 13, 2024, from 6:00-8:00...