Obituaries

Feb 22, 2024

Judy Elizabeth McWilliams was called home on February 22, 2024.  A visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Commerce Funeral Home from 4:00-5:00 p.m.

She was born January 2, 1949 in Dallas, Texas the fifth child of George Washington Stembridge and Thelma Louise Watts Stembridge.  She spent her childhood years growing up in the...

Feb 21, 2024

Dr. William Donald (Don) Pryor was born February 2, 1939, to William Jesse (Buster) and Pauline Todd Pryor.  He was the eldest of eight children. He grew up in Olive Branch, Mississippi where he attended elementary through high school. Don attended church at First Baptist Church in Olive Branch.

After graduating high school, Don went to Northwest...

Feb 15, 2024

Eric Martin Bowles, 51, of Commerce, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 15, 2024. He was born on November 21, 1972, in Boise, Idaho, to Kelly Bowles and Kathleen Rebich Bowles.  A funeral service will take place on Friday, February 23, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home.

Eric attended Viewmont High School...

Feb 8, 2024

William “Bill” Warren Taylor, 88, was called home to be with his Lord on February 8, 2024. He was born on October 1, 1935, in Marked Tree, Arkansas, the son of William Edgar Taylor and Mary Frances Warren Taylor.

Bill was drafted into the Army in 1955, serving during the Korean conflict. Serving his country and the...

Feb 7, 2024

Hazel Vick, a Commerce resident, passed away at Rowlett Health & Rehab following a lengthy illness.  A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Rosemound Cemetery in Commerce, TX.

Feb 5, 2024

Donald Louis Munding, a resident of Cooper, passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 85.  He was a resident of Enloe and Cooper for over 20 years.

Donald was born in Glendale, CA on March 26, 1938 to Oscar Munding and Margaret Preston.  He learned, at a very young age, everything there was to...

Feb 1, 2024

Billie June Young, of Enloe TX, was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.  She passed away peacefully at home on February 1, 2024, at the age of 95. She was born on January 20, 1929, to the late Rush and Alta Regan. Billie was preceded in death by her husband, Don, and son, Robert.

Billie was...

Jan 30, 2024

Kathryn “Kathy” Melissa Gardner Sandlin passed away peacefully on January 30, 2024.

Kathy was born in Garland, Texas, on April 27, 1976, to Robert J. Gardner and Brenda J. Finigan Gardner. She grew up in Rockwall, graduating from Rockwall High School in 1994. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts from Texas A&M...

Jan 25, 2024

Karen Yvonne McCull was born in Kane, Pennsylvania. She married Glen McCull in 1985. Glen is currently employed by Texas A&M Commerce Police Department.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents Wilgus H. Sewell and Winona G. Fox as well as her sister Charlane Ford. Karen is survived by her brother Kevin Sewell who resides in...

Jan 10, 2024

Glenice Turner, a resident of Ben Franklin, passed away in Paris following a lengthy illness.  No services are planned.

Jan 4, 2024

William Ross “Dub” McQuay, of Honey Grove, Texas, was born in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas on October 30, 1935.   He passed away at his home on January 4, 2024, at the age of 88.   He loved his family and liked telling jokes and stories.  He enjoyed the outdoors, music and was a long-time farmer in Arkansas and Texas.

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Dec 12, 2023

Kody Dewayne French, 38, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. He was born on June 20, 1985, in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of Richard Anthony French and Melissa Jan (Phipps) White.

Kody attended New Albany High School in Indiana as a member of the class of 2003. HIS faith was a...

Nov 26, 2023

William (Bill) Homer Hopkins, 90, of Commerce, Texas, passed away on November 26, 2023.  He was born on July 5, 1933, in Hobbs, New Mexico to Homer Thomas Hopkins and Jewel Elizabeth Rolls Hopkins.

Bill graduated from Odessa High School in Odessa, Texas in 1952.  Proudly served in the United States Army.  Married Dorothy P. Thompson on...

Nov 9, 2023

Paula Collins of Lone Oak, passed away unexpectedly on November 9, 2023.  A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at Top Rail Cowboy Church in Greenville.  The service will also be live streamed on the church's website.  A full obituary is forthcoming.

Oct 20, 2023

Wayne Soloman Guthrie went home to be with the Lord October 20, 2023. He passed away peacefully at his home in Campbell, Texas, with his wife Katie by his side.

Wayne was born to Rutha Lee Hopper and George Soloman Guthrie in Cleveland, Mississippi, on February 2, 1947. He was raised by his Mama and step-father, William...

Oct 1, 2023

Deborah Wymore, a resident of Klondike, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Carrus Health in Sherman, TX, following a lengthy illness. No services are planned at this tine.

Sep 30, 2023

Rodney Lewis Lowrie, 55 years of age, passed away at Christus Trinity Mother Frances hospital in Tyler on Saturday, September 30, 2023.   He was born in Klondike, TX to Velma Jeanine Roundtree and Anson Reese Lowrie, Sr.  A visitation will take place on Thursday, October 5, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home.   Graveside service is...

Sep 22, 2023

Margaret (Marge) Elizabeth Brinkman, 83, went to her eternal home with the Lord on Friday, September 22, 2023. She was born a Connecticut Yankee on March 20, 1940, to Margaret Webster. Raised by her grandmother, Elizabeth DesMarais, and her mother, she lived in Connecticut until junior high school. They then moved to upstate New York, where she graduated from...

Sep 21, 2023

Howie passed late Thursday, September 21, 2023, with the love of his life by his side. He was born on June 9, 1964, in Schoharie, NY.  He married Mark George (the love of his life) on July 27, 1987. They spent most of their life together in Greenville, Texas. Howie worked for New York State Tax and Finance until...

Sep 21, 2023

Doyle George, Jr, 89, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, in Greenville, Texas, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 12, 1934, in Forney, Texas, the son of Bonnie Doyle George and Minerva Belle George.

Doyle married the love of his life, Dorothy Viola Taylor, in Dallas, on February 15, 1957. They enjoyed sixty-six years...