Obituaries

Jan 8, 2018

Wendy Cantrell, of Garland, passed away earlier this week in Garland.  A celebration of Wendy's life will be held on Saturday, January 13 at 11:00 a.m. at Lake Highlands Church, 9919 McCree Rd., Dallas 75238.

Jan 7, 2018

Horace Brocton Norris, 92, of Greenville, Texas, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018 surrounded by his family.  He was born on November 14, 1925, in Pecan Gap, Texas, the son of Charles Benjamin Norris and Nancy Roxie Bartlett Norris.

After graduating from high school, Horace entered the United States Army.  He faithfully served during World War...

Jan 5, 2018

Eddie Carruth Wallace, 81, of Campbell, Texas, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018 at her home.  She was born on January 30, 1936 in Carrollton, Texas, the daughter of Thomas Bedford Carruth and Gladys Mae Lowrey Carruth.  Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home on Monday, January 8, 2018.  Funeral Services will be held on...

Jan 4, 2018

Don Jose Luis Eulogio Leal-Herrera (Joe), 92, died while surrounded by his family at his home in Commerce on Thursday, January 4, 2018.  He was born on September 13, 1925 in Cardenas, Cuba, the son of Don Antonio Plutarco Leal-Castellanos and Dona Luisa Marina Herrera-Hernandez.

Joe was known for being a great cowboy, outstanding horseman and valued...

Jan 2, 2018

J.B. Askew, a resident of Commerce, passed away in Commerce on January 2, 2018 surrounded by loved ones.  No local services are planned.

Dec 25, 2017

Jerry Jack Roberts, 75, of Campbell, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017 in Plano, Texas.  Jack was born in Slayton, Texas on March 13, 1942, the son of James Osco Roberts and Dixie Gaither Foster Roberts.

After graduating from high school in 1960, Jack joined the United States Air Force, serving as a missile mechanic until...

Dec 20, 2017

Carolyn Mae Reynolds, 66, of Wolfe City, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Amity, Arkansas on January 28, 1951, the daughter of Gordon Lee Wilson and Clara B. Franks Wilson.

After growing up in Arkansas, Carolyn met James Reynolds while living in Wolfe City.  They married...

Dec 10, 2017

Jesse Lee Stout, of Commerce, passed away at his home on December 10, 2017.  He was born May 31, 1995 in Martinez, California.  He was raised by his grandparents, Fairell and Ethel Stout.  Jesse moved to Texas with his grandmother in 2005 to be near family.  He attended Commerce ISD and graduated with honors.  After graduation, he entered the...

Dec 10, 2017

Wynona Vail, of Commerce, passed away peacefully on December 10 surrounded by her loved ones.  There will be a gathering of friends and family at Rosemound Cemetery in Commerce on Wednesday, December 13 at 1:00 p.m. to celebrate Wynona's life.

Nov 25, 2017

Glenna Mae Runnels, 94, of Commerce, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Commerce. She was born on April 6, 1923 in Cooper, Texas, the daughter of Marshall Wheeler and Nora Chapman Wheeler. Glenna grew up in Pecan Gap, Texas. On August 28, 1943, when she was 20 years old, she married Jesse Runnels. The ceremony took place at...

Nov 18, 2017

Cody Raymond Burns, 23 years old, of Campbell, TX passed away at his home on November 18.  There are no services planned at this time.

Nov 16, 2017

Amy Chapin Doster, 52 years old, died on Thursday, November 16, 2017, at her home in Commerce, Texas with her son Ethan Doster at her side, after a valiant fight with pancreatic cancer for the past 12 months.  Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends and many supporters carried...

Nov 16, 2017

Rosemarie Richard, 80, of Honey Grove, Texas passed away November 16, 2017 at her home. No services are planned at this time.

Nov 7, 2017

Trezzie Abram Pressley, Jr., 84, of Commerce, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 in Greenville, Texas.  He was born on May 6, 1933 in Rogers, Texas, the son of Trezzie Abram Pressley, Sr. and Irene Pressley Hightower.  Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 10, 2017 at Commerce Funeral Home.  A funeral service will be held...

Oct 28, 2017

The family is planning a memorial service in Michigan at a later date.

Oct 23, 2017

Mary Nell Roberts, 75, of Campbell, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017 in Commerce, Texas.  She was born on August 15, 1942 in Odessa, Texas, the daughter of John Clayton Holt and Nellie Reves Holt.

Mary attended Andrews High School.  She married Jack Roberts on February 2, 1963 in Andrews, Texas.   She earned her Bachelor’s Degree...

Oct 23, 2017

Thomas Fred Scroggins, born May 10, 1935, passed on to his heavenly reward on October 23 surrounded by his family.   He was a faithful, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

He is survived by his lovely bride, Peggy, of 61 years; son Togy Scroggins of Atoka, Oklahoma, and daughter Neva Barnett and her husband Jesse of Lewisville;...

Oct 4, 2017

Lloyd Don Bailey, 78, of Commerce, Texas passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 4, 2017.  Don was born on January 14, 1939 in Dallas, Texas, the only child of Lloyd Hershel Bailey and Velma Corine Thomas Bailey.

Don attended Pleasant Grove High School in Dallas before entering the United States Navy.  While serving in the...

Sep 25, 2017

Sue Ann Finley, 85, of Wolfe City, Texas passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017, in Wolfe City.  She was born on October 26, 1931 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of George Kenneth Stiles and Mary Kathryn Foster Stiles.

Growing up in Dayton, she graduated from Fairview High School.  She married the love of her life, Robert...

Sep 8, 2017

James “Pugs” Moses, 56, of Ladonia, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017 in Commerce, Texas.  He was born on July 31, 1961 in Dallas, Texas, the son of Earl Moses and Billie Jean Lowery Moses.

Growing up in Dallas, Pugs attended Spruce High School.  He enjoyed anything having to do with the outdoors, especially hunting and...