Obituaries

Aug 31, 2024

Dr. Jack Glen Pirkey, 87, of Commerce, died at his home (The Lytle Home Place) August 31, 2024. His wife of 68 years, Beverly Jo Lytle, as well as family members, were at his side.

Survivors include his son and daughter in law, Dr. Steve and Shelley Pirkey of Wylie, Texas; grandchildren; Chase Pirkey and his fiancé...

Aug 19, 2024

Clyde Marion Spurlock, a 44 year resident of Commerce, passed away peacefully at home on August 19, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.  He was born on January 25, 1954 to James Clifton Spurlock and Clyde Mercedes Keller.

Marion graduated from Commerce High School with the class of 1973 and went on to enjoy an 18 year career...

Aug 10, 2024

Shawn Allan Karnes, a resident of Commerce, passed away at his home on August 10, 2024.  The family will hold a memorial service Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Commerce.

Aug 4, 2024

Marquis Jamal Reed, Jr. was born on May 30, 2024 to Harley Diandra Nierman and Marquis Jamal Reed.  He passed away peacefully and entered Heaven’s gates on August 4, 2024.  Marquis is survived by his mother, Harley Nierman; his father, Marquis Reed; grandma, Cierra Robinson; grandparents, James and Tisha Reed; aunties, Chassidy Reed, Jay Long, and Mecia Reed; uncle,...

Jul 30, 2024

Billie Callendar, of Cumby, entered into Eternity on 7/30/24.  No services are planned.

Jul 25, 2024

Edward Mahan passed away peacefully at Greenville Gardens in the early morning hours of July 25, 2024.  No services are planned.

Jul 18, 2024

Melissa Albright, a resident of Sulphur Springs, TX, passed away in Tyler at Christus Mother Frances hospital.  A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home, 1505 Washington St., Commerce.

Jul 16, 2024

Carolyn Ann Eilers, age 75, passed on to be with her Lord and Savior, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at her home in Campbell, Texas.  Carolyn was the devoted wife of TJ Eilers and loving mother to Bobby Joe Eilers and Delbert Anthony Eilers. Her favorite role, cherished above all others, was that of being a grandmother to Morgan...

Jul 15, 2024

Arlene Tate Riddle came into this world on February 9, 1932 to Elgin and Christeene (Huffman) Tate in Tuttle, OK.  She may have been the middle child with 4 siblings, but she was the boss from the time she was born.  A visitation will take place on Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the...

Jul 11, 2024

Lee Anthony “Thony” Medina passed away suddenly on July 11, 2024 at the young age of 54.  He was born in Sulphur Springs, TX on November 4, 1969, to Percileono Hernandez Medina and Annie Pearl Latimer Medina.  A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at First Christian Church, 1101 Sycamore St.,...

Jul 10, 2024

Johnnie Frances Higginbotham (Wallace), born on May 21, 1931, in Campbell, TX, to Claude Collin Wallace and Nancy Leona Fox Wallace, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. She was one of seven siblings and a proud member of the Wallace and Fox families, who have been settled in Hunt County since 1870.  A graveside service will be...

Jul 9, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Judy Sue Hornsby Collette on July 9, 2024, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, TX. Judy was born on September 20, 1951, in Commerce, TX, and spent her earliest and latest years as a resident of Klondike, TX, which she chose as her final place of...

Jun 21, 2024

Kelly Irene Talbot passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by her loved ones on June 21, 2024.  A memorial service to celebrate Kelly's life will take place on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Commerce Funeral Home.

Kelly was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on August 11, 1963, the daughter of Dorothy Wilson Talbot...

Jun 16, 2024

Kevin Sprouse, of Klondike, passed away peacefully at home with his loved ones by his side.  No services are planned.

Jun 9, 2024

Kevin Williams, of Sachse, Texas, passed away unexpectedly at his residence.  The family will host a memorial service at a later date.

Jun 8, 2024

Asher Dean Fields was born sleeping on Saturday, June 8, 2024.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 7, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Grace Community Church, 2800 Rodeo Drive, Greenville, TX 75402.

Jun 5, 2024

Alvis Gray, of Klondike, passed away at Birchwood Nursing and Rehab in Cooper, TX.  Arrangements are pending.

Jun 1, 2024

Our much-loved Pa, Virgil A. McDaniel, 94, of Campbell, Texas, departed this world surrounded by his loving family on June 1, 2024.

Visitation will be Wednesday 5 to 7 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home. His funeral service will be the following day, Thursday, at 1 p.m. at the same location.

Pa was born Feb. 8,...

May 31, 2024

Clarence Eugene “Doc” Jensen was born on November 25, 1937 (Thanksgiving Day, as well as his parents’ third wedding anniversary), to Clarence Eric Jensen and Marie Parker Jensen. A visitation will be held on Friday, June 7, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home.  A funeral service will take place on Saturday, June 8, 2024...

May 28, 2024

James Earl “Jimmy” Langston of Pecan Gap, Texas passed away peacefully on May 28, 2024 in Commerce, Texas. Jimmy was born January 11, 1939 in California to Curtis and

Margaret Langston, and later graduated from Pecan Gap High School. Jimmy was the father of three children, whom he is survived by: son James Scott Langston, wife Shelly,...