Obituaries

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...

Apr 25, 2023

Uvone Reid, 77, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2023, at 5:40 in the morning. She was born October 2, 1945, at home in Wilburton, Oklahoma, to Loyd and Lena Reid. Uvone was the middle child of nine, with six sisters and two brothers. She was afflicted with a medical mishap at the age of eleven months, which left...

Apr 19, 2023

Patricia Berry passed away peacefully at home in Austin, Texas on April 19, 2023 at the age of 88, holding her daughter Sonya’s hand and supported by her nurse Beth and NP Christie from Hospice Austin.

Patricia was born on February 14, 1935, in Paris, Texas to Robert H. Berry and Nancy Lee (Pat) Berry.  Patricia leaves...

Apr 10, 2023

Judah Isaac Ze'ev Johnston was born sleeping at Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite.  A graveside service will be held Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Wolfe City.

Apr 7, 2023

On April 7, 2023, James Houston Ripley passed away peacefully surrounded by all his family.  While the past year has been a difficult one for James, it has given him cherished “bonus” time with family and friends.   A visitation will take place on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Commerce Funeral Home.  A funeral service will follow...

Apr 4, 2023

Bob Shannon, a renowned prankster, stepfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on April 4, 2023, the date of his 73rd birthday. Bob was a resident of River Oaks Memory Care in Coppell, Texas at the time of his death, receiving excellent care during this past year.  The family is grateful to River Oaks and Freedom Hospice for all...

Mar 25, 2023

Tommy Dean Parker was born in Bay City, TX on October 17, 1941 to Elise Josephine (Patsy) Leaser.   He passed from this life on Saturday, March 25, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.   Visitation will take place on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Commerce Funeral Home and Cremation Service.  A funeral service will immediately...

Mar 24, 2023

Edith Marie Blanton, 87, went home to her Lord and Savior Friday, March 24, 2023. She was born in Mason County, West Virginia to Charles and Edith Marie Weethee, along with ten siblings. Edith continued to live in West Virginia, where she had four children, Debbie, Eddie, Beverly, and Donnie. She met the love of her life, Harold Blanton,...

Mar 17, 2023

Scott Edward James Cahill died in a car accident on March 17, 2023.  Interment will take place on Monday, April 3, 2023 at 1:00 pm at DFW National Cemetery with full military honors.

Scott is survived by his wife, Cyndee, who loved and adored him, his children, Emily Cahill and wife Kasidy, Benjamin Cahill, Abigail Cahill, Bailee...

Mar 2, 2023

Lynda Beth Hammack, 86, of Commerce, passed away peacefully at home after a lengthy illness. Lynda was born on June 13, 1936, in Spur, Texas, the daughter of Jack C. Day and June Squires Day.

Lynda was a very creative person. She loved to knit and crochet. She headed up the Prayer Shawl ministry at First Baptist...

Feb 19, 2023

With our deepest sorrow, we announce that Stephan Joseph Jeff Olsen Jr. (Bubby) our most beloved son, brother, family member and friend passed suddenly on Sunday February 19th, 2023.  A Celebration of Life will be held for Bubby on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 1:00 pm at the Fannindel football field, 603 Mill St., Ladonia, TX.  Donations to help...

Feb 13, 2023

Anna Marie Knutson, 61, passed away in Dallas after a brief illness, on Monday, February 13, 2023. She was born on December 15, 1961, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, the daughter of Thomas Ray White, and Ruth Ann (Moore) White.

Anna’s family moved to Commerce early in her life. She graduated from Commerce High School in 1980....

Feb 11, 2023

Teresa McDonald, of Commerce, passed away at home with her loved ones by her side.

Feb 8, 2023

Edward Dean Voskuhl was born at home on his family’s farm in Mulhall, Oklahoma on May 26th, 1946.  A funeral service will take place on Monday, February 20, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Commerce Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends and family at a reception following the funeral.  Ed will be laid to rest, with military honors, on...

Jan 28, 2023

UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION:  The Arrington family will receive family and friends at a visitation on Saturday, February 18, 2023 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at Commerce Funeral Home.

William Dale Arrington, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many died unexpectantly at his home on January 28, 2023.  The family will host a...

Jan 17, 2023

Bobbye Virginia Thomas Humphries was born on December 22, 1939, to J.D. and Alpha Killebrew Thomas in Cooper, Texas.   A private burial service will take place on Friday, January 20, 2023.  At noon on Friday, January 20, 2023 there will be a Memorial Service held at Cross Trails Cowboy Church, followed by a gathering in the Fellowship Hall at...

Jan 16, 2023

Nona Kaye Adams, 83, passed away in Methodist Hospital in Dallas on January 16, 2023.  She was born on September 6, 1939, in Bell, California. She resided in Commerce, Texas most of her life where she graduated from Commerce High School in 1957, then attended East Texas State University.

Kaye married the love of her life, John...

Jan 7, 2023

Mary (Marty Marsh) Jacobs, a resident of Commerce, went to her heavenly home on January 7, 2023.  St. Joseph Catholic Church will have a Memorial and Prayer Service for parishioner Marty Jacobs next Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Marty previously played guitar with our Music Ministry family here and was a former employee of Texas A&M-Commerce. She...