Obituaries

Jul 7, 2016

Doris Abbott Hancock was born July 28, 1919 to Frederick Roy and Lora Roberts Abbott in Idabel, OK.  She grew up in Idabel and attended college at Southeastern Oklahoma State and Oklahoma State University.  She had the unique opportunity to work in the Pentagon during World War II.  She had the highest security clearance given any civilian and worked...

Jun 8, 2016

David Perez Tijerina, 70, of Cumby, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 8, 2016.  He was born on January 21, 1946 in Luling, Texas to Santiago Gill Tijerina and Elmira Perez Tijerina.   Mr. Tijerina’s family will receive relatives and friends at a visitation to be held Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 11:00 a.m....

May 29, 2016

No services are planned at this time.

May 25, 2016

Jennifer Lynn Champion, 53, of Commerce, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 in Dallas, Texas.  She was born on October 25, 1962 in Eads, Colorado, the daughter of Albert Eugene Clark and Roxie Irene Luellen Clark.

Jennifer moved to Commerce in 2014.  She loved anything to do with the outdoors.  She especially enjoyed spending time in...

May 5, 2016

Kenneth Ray Bearden, 61, of Commerce, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 5, 2016.  He was born December 20, 1954 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to James Dudley Bearden and Christine George Bearden.

Kenneth graduated from Cumby High School in 1973.  He was then hired by his brother-in-law, Kenneth Cummings to work...

Apr 29, 2016

Dan Richard Jones, Ph.D., unexpectedly passed away at his home in Commerce, Texas in the early morning of Friday, April 29, 2016; he was 63 years old. Born on April 1, 1953 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Jones is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Richard Lavern Jones and Frances Wilson Jones of Corpus Christi, Texas.

Dan is...

Apr 12, 2016

Jeff Eaton, 52, originally from Commerce, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016, in Paris, Texas after a lengthy illness

He was born on October 9, 1963 in Klondike, Texas, the son of Charles L. Eaton and Sylvia Brookshire Eaton Hart.  He attended Commerce High School until he became ill.  He loved going to church and helping people...

Apr 9, 2016

Ronald Ray Parsons, 80, of Klondike, Texas, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016 in Paris, Texas.  He was born on April 13, 1935 in Charleston, West Virginia, the son of Russell Roosevelt Parsons and Thelma Myrtle Berry Parsons.

Ronnie was born in West Virginia, but got to Texas as fast as he could, according to his...

Mar 22, 2016

Robert Glen Gilmartin, 86, of Commerce, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at his home in Commerce.  He was born on June 22, 1929 in Ft. Worth, Texas, the son of William Gilmartin and Glenys Worrall GilmartinRobert was born in Ft. Worth, Texas.  After high school, he joined the United States Army, serving during the Korean War. ...

Feb 21, 2016

Martha Pemberton Little, 77, of Nevada, Texas, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016 in Farmersville, Texas.  Martha was born on November 28, 1938 in Commerce, Texas, the daughter of William Jap Pemberton and Thelma Bell Molder Pemberton.

Martha was born in Commerce, Texas, where she attended Commerce High School.  She later married Dwight Little. More than...

Feb 13, 2016

Michael Craig Miller, 53, of Commerce, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at his home in Commerce.  He was born on August 18, 1962 in Fort Worth, Texas, the son of Elroy Miller and Mildred Manning Miller.  No services are planned at this time.

Michael was an Air Force “brat” for the first twelve years of...

Jan 21, 2016

Elmer Lee Castner, 80, of Commerce, Texas, passed away in Greenville on Thursday, January 21, 2016.  He was born in Caddo Mills, Texas on March 18, 1935, the son of Orbie King Castner and Effie Isham Castner.  Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Saturday, January 23 at Commerce Funeral Home in Commerce, Texas.  Funeral Services...

Jan 19, 2016

Lucille Simmons, 81, of Honey Grove, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 in Honey Grove.  She was born in Gadsden, Alabama on October 3, 1934, the daughter of Wilburn and Bertha Hammack.

Ms. Simmons lived in Attalla, Alabama most of her life.  She then moved to Ladonia, Texas in 2006.  She lived at the Honey...

Jan 15, 2016

Judy Laverne Strebeck, 66, of Commerce, passed away at her home on Friday, January 15, 2016.  She was born on January 21, 1949, the daughter of James Pitt Harrison and Mary Leona Kratz Harrison.

Judy was born in Houston, Texas where she attended high school.  She enjoyed crafts, such as making Christmas trees.  She spent a great...

Dec 29, 2015

Linda Darlene Evans, 58, of Commerce, Texas, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015 in Dallas, Texas.  She was born on February 7, 1957 in Commerce, the daughter of Melvin Perkins and Francis Duncan Perkins.  Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 PM on Friday, January 1, 2016, at Commerce Funeral Home.  The Funeral service will take place on Saturday, January 2, 2016...

Dec 17, 2015

Dorothy “Do” Jean Rose Heitholt

Born in Barry, Illinois on April 29th, 1933. She passed away Dec 17, 2015 at the age of 82. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Bill Heitholt, her son Jim and his wife Debby Ohsiek Heitholt, daughter-in-law Deborah Evangelista, grandchildren Vincent and Kali Heitholt, Jason Schmidlen, Nikki Clay, twin...

Dec 13, 2015

Everett “Sonny” Coffman, 80, of Farmer’s Branch, Texas died Sunday, December 13, 2015, in Dallas, Texas.  Sonny was born in Cumby, Texas on February 9, 1935, the son of Ernest Coffman and Gertrude Marler Coffman.  The family will receive friends at a Visitation to take place on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Commerce...

Nov 15, 2015

Delbert Ronel Saulters, 88, of Commerce passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, in Commerce. He was born Dec. 14, 1926, in Kemp, Texas, the son of Jess C. Saulters and Lacormie Lester Moorhead Saulters. His funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m. at Commerce Funeral Home. Rev. Joel Shelton will officiate. Burial will follow immediately...

Nov 11, 2015

Dorothy Christine Ingram, long-time resident of Commerce, TX, passed away on November 11, 2015.  Dorothy is survived by her niece, Lisa Schroeder; her grand nieces, Nancy Schroeder and Amanda Schroeder; brother-in-law, Wayne Winn and numerous beloved cousins.  Dorothy was preceded in death by her father, William Dunn; her mother, Ava Lee Adams;  husband,  Troy Ingram; sister, Nancy Winn; brother,...

Oct 28, 2015

Dr. Margaret Anne Wheat, 93, of Commerce, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2015.  She was born on April 2, 1922 in Paris, Texas, the daughter of Erasmus Wheat and Janera Thompson Wheat.  Visitation was held on Monday, November 2, 2015 at Commerce Funeral Home.   A funeral service took place on Monday immediately following the visitation with Reverend Michael...