Obituaries

Sep 11, 2022

Robert Lee Keener, 68, of Commerce, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, September 11, 2022. Robert was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on June 7, 1954, the son of George Leon Keener and Pearl Elizabeth (Collins) Keener. The funeral will take place on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at 9:30 am, at St. Seraphim Cathedral in Dallas. Burial will...

Sep 10, 2022

Howard Barrow “Chub” Lambert was born April 9, 1931 in Broken Bow, OK, and passed away September 10, 2022, in Paris, TX. His quiet wisdom, kind spirit, and dry sense of humor will be greatly missed!  Viewing and visitation will take place on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Commerce Funeral Home.  A funeral...

Sep 5, 2022

Judy K Ransom, 78, of Commerce, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022, in McKinney, Texas.  She was born in Rio Grand City, Texas on February 15, 1944, the daughter of Pete Suddath and Sally Parker Suddath. The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 17, at Cross Trails Cowboy...

Aug 11, 2022

Audrey Waddell, of Rockwall, passed away peacefully at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas.  Arrangements are pending.

Aug 9, 2022

Marian Elizabeth "Libby" Pike passed away peacefully following an illness.  A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Rosemound Cemetery in Commerce.

Aug 9, 2022

Martha Moore, 83, stepped peacefully into heaven in the early hours of August 8, 2022. She was born February 28, 1939 in Sherman, Texas. Viewing/visitation is Friday, August 12, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Commerce Funeral Home.  A funeral service will be held Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church, Commerce.

Martha moved...

Aug 5, 2022

James L (JL) Horn, 90, passed to his heavenly abode Friday, August 5, 2022. He was surrounded by family members, his caretaker, and Hospice nurse, at his Churchill Apartment home in Commerce, Texas.  Viewing/visitation will take place Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Cross Trails Cowboy Church.  A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m.  Interment will...

Aug 1, 2022

Linda Sims, a resident of Paris, passed away following an illness at Paris Regional Medical Center.  Arrangements are pending.

Jul 24, 2022

Kay Lowery, 65, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 24, 2022 in Campbell, Texas. She was born on August 4, 1956 in Greenville, Texas to Bob and Vernie Rogers. She was a lifelong resident of Hunt County, growing up in Lone Oak and Quinlan before meeting her husband Michael Jim Lowery in 1975 and settling in...

Jul 19, 2022

Leonard Lee is survived by his wife, Bea Schilling; sons, Larry Schilling and Leonard Schilling; daughter, Renee Green; brothers, Mike Schilling and Robert Schilling; sisters, Mary Ann Schilling, Dorothy Smith, and Juanita Neumann; 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; many in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Marie.

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Jun 25, 2022

Edyce was born January 26, 1944 in New Castle, PA to Charles Robert and Elizabeth Dickson.  She graduated from Neshannock (nah shan ick) High School and attended Slippery Rock College.  There she met the love of her life, Arthur E. “Bud” Kromer.  They were married on February 5, 1965.  In 1967, they moved to the Dallas area.  There she...

Jun 14, 2022

Owen William Hooten, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Dallas, TX.  He was born on July 4, 1933 in Cooper, TX to Owen and Lois Good Hooten.  He graduated from Cooper High School in 1950 and from the University of Texas in Austin in 1957 with a Bachelor of Architecture Degree.  His last 30 years of...

Jun 11, 2022

Joshua Dale Spurlock, 39, of Commerce, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, June 11, 2022, in Denison, Texas. He was born on December 19, 1982, in Greenville, Texas, the son of Jimmy Dale Spurlock and Cathy Ann (Lowe) Spurlock.

Joshua attended Commerce High School, graduating with the class of 2000.  He worked as a truck...

May 25, 2022

Nelda Parrish, of Dallas, passed away peacefully following an illness.  Nelda was laid to rest in Rosemound Cemetery in Commerce next to her beloved husband, James.

May 14, 2022

Timmy Ray Pate, 59, was called from this earthly home, May 14, 2022, to begin his eternal life with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Timmy was born to Nolan Pate and Liddie (Maye) Golightly Pate in Paris, Texas, on March 16, 1963. He was born the second of four siblings. Timmy was a lifelong resident of...

Apr 30, 2022

For those who cannot attend in person, Rick's service will be live streamed on First Baptist Church Commerce's Facebook page.

We are all stories, in the end. This chapter of Rick Miller’s story came to a close peacefully on the morning of April 30th, 2022 after a long illness. Richard Allen Miller (Rick to most,...

Apr 3, 2022

Leslie Diane, (Annie), Briscoe died on April 3, 2022.  She is survived by her husband Lloyd, two sons, Benjamin and Gregory, one sister, three brothers and seven grandchildren.  There will be an informal gathering and celebration on her birthday, the afternoon of June 18th, beginning around 4:00 pm, at  2501 Mayo St, Commerce, TX.

Mar 29, 2022

Bobbye Mahan, of Greenville, passed away at Briarcliff Health and Rehab.  There are no services planned at this time.

Mar 18, 2022

Brendan Michael Jefferies, of Commerce, passed away suddenly, but peacefully, at home, Friday, March 18, 2022.  A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Commerce Funeral Home.  A private funeral service is planned for Thursday, March 24, 2022.

Born in Dallas, Texas April 9, 1971, Brendan spent his early...

Mar 18, 2022

Dr. Larry James Chaloupka, Sr. 80, died March 18, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 27, 1941, in Rosenberg, Texas, the son of Henry John Chaloupka and Marie Edna (Zwahr) Chaloupka. The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place Thursday, March 24, 2022, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home. A...