Obituaries

Aug 31, 2023

Susan Mathews, a long-time resident of Commerce, passed away peacefully in her home on August 31st with her daughter by her side.

Susan was a kind, creative, articulate, talented woman who loved her children above all else. She was passionate about caring for animals and our planet. She saw beauty in all of God’s creation.

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Aug 31, 2023

Tamela "Tammy" Shoff, of Campbell, passed away peacefully at her residence while surrounded by her loved ones.  A graveside service will be held Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Columbia Hill Cemetery in Columbia, LA.

Aug 20, 2023

Clara Ellen Dawson, 78, of Commerce, passed away from injuries sustained in an auto accident on Sunday, August 20, 2023. She was born on December 5, 1944, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to James O’Grady and Clara McKeever O’Grady.

Clara attended high school in St. Joseph, Missouri. She had many varied hobbies that she enjoyed, such as crafts,...

Aug 13, 2023

Robert (Bob) E.L. Johnson Jr. was a beloved husband, father and grandfather, a staunch advocate for those in need, and a community leader who loved Commerce and worked tirelessly for the betterment of all its citizens. His death on Sunday, August 13, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in McKinney marked the end of a lifelong quest to...

Jul 31, 2023

Larry Wayland Myers, a resident of Tyler, TX and formerly a Commerce resident, passed away at Mother Francis Hospital in Tyler following a lengthy illness.

As a boy, Larry grew up on a farm and learned the value of working the land.  He attended Commerce High School, graduating with the class of 1969.   Upon his graduation, Larry...

Jul 26, 2023

Dr. Charles Proctor Elliott, Jr., beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died of Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 85.  Ignoring the famous Dylan Thomas advice, Charles chose to go gentle into that good night on July 26, 2023, and was met by his loving parents and precious son, Christopher.

Charles was born to Charles Proctor Elliott, Sr.,...

Jul 22, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Linda Roosevelt, 82, announces her passing on July 22, 2023 at Hunt Regional Hospital.  Commerce Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.  A memorial service to celebrate Linda's life is scheduled for August 19, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Greenville Club Lake Clubhouse, 4466 Club House Road, Greenville, TX 75402....

Jul 17, 2023

Lynn Greer, a resident of Campbell, passed away at his home.  A graveside service will be held Monday, July 24, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Brigham Cemetery.

Jul 12, 2023

Barbara Kemp McCoy died peacefully, at Colonial Lodge in Greenville, TX on July 12, 2023.  A committal service will take place at the DFW National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX on August 7, 2023 at 9:15 a.m.

Barbara was born April 25, 1933 in Waskom, TX.  She was the youngest child of three, born to...

Jul 7, 2023

Barba Lane McCord of Allen, Texas, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023.  She was born in Poole Creek (Lott), Falls County, Texas, on July 31, 1932, the daughter of Abner and Lizzie Belle Tardy.  The family will receive friends at a visitation on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 10:00 am at the Church of Christ in Commerce, Texas. ...

Jul 4, 2023

Kimber Clark, a resident of Commerce, passed away peacefully at her home on July 4, 2022. No services are planned.

Jul 3, 2023

Regina "Kay" Scott, of Commerce, passed away peacefully at her home with loved ones by her side.  A visitation will take place Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home and Cremation Service.  A funeral service will immediately follow at the funeral home beginning at 2:00 p.m.  Interment will be at Rosemound Cemetery.

Jun 29, 2023

Betty Jo Claunch Vigus, 97, of Commerce, passed away on June 29, 2023. She was born May 14, 1926 in Carbondale, Illinois, the daughter of Marion and Evalena Claunch.

Betty grew up in Carbondale, Illinois on the family farm where her mother and father farmed. She met the love of her life, Bobby Vigus, on a train...

Jun 26, 2023

Patricia LaNelle Russ Gregg was born on April 25, 1947, to Thomas A and LaNelle Russ in Queens, New York.   She passed away peacefully on June 26, 2023.  A visitation for Patti will be held on Friday, July 7, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home.  A Celebration of Life service is scheduled for Saturday,...

Jun 13, 2023

Patsy Ruth Kelly, 85, of Commerce, passed away after a brief illness, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. She was born on August 5, 1937, in Fairlie, Texas, the daughter of Charlie Jackson Walden and Lula Mae (Davis) Walden. The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place on Monday, June 19, at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist...

May 29, 2023

Norma Alice Kilby, 98, who has lived in Commerce for three years, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, May 29, 2023. She was born on September 14, 1924, in Davis, West Virginia, the daughter of Mose David Tewell and Nettie Alcinda (Burley) Tewell. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 12:00 p.m.,...

May 23, 2023

Kathleen Bagwell McQuay, 84, of Honey Grove, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born on July 30, 1938, in Palacios, Texas, the daughter of Ray Armster Bagwell and Clara Bell Louise (Carter) Bagwell.

Kathleen married William Ross “W.R.” McQuay in a ceremony that took place on October 2, 1955,...

May 13, 2023

Christopher Mark Perkins, 64, of Dallas, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 13, 2023. He was born on December 19, 1958, in Dallas, Texas, the son of Donald Durwood Perkins and Katherine Ann Kernion Perkins.  A visitation will be held on Friday, May 19, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home in Commerce.  The...

May 5, 2023

Bohumil Egnac “Bob” Machart, 84, of Commerce, passed away peacefully at home on May 5, 2023.  He was born on April 16, 1939, in Halletsville, Texas, to Bohumil Augustus Machart and Albina Lillian Gallia Machart.

Bob grew up in the prairie and farmlands west of Houston. He was raised, along with his eight siblings, by their loving...

Apr 26, 2023

Rosa Lee Calton, 78, of Commerce, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 after a lengthy illness. She was born on December 5, 1944, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, the daughter of James Pippin and Ruby Kennedy Pippin.

Rosa attended Southside High School in Arkansas, graduating with the class of 1963.  Most recently, she worked as a shipping...