Obituaries

Mar 10, 2022

Dee Ann Gorham, of Commerce, passed away peacefully at her residence on March 10, 2022.  She was surrounded by loved ones at the time of her passing.

Mar 7, 2022

William Ray Patton, 39, died at his home in Commerce on Monday, March 7, 2022. He was born on July 28, 1982, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Ray was a lifelong resident of Commerce. He attended Commerce High School, graduating with the class of 2001. He worked in manufacturing at Rubbermaid and Fritz industries in Greenville and in...

Mar 6, 2022

Sue Quarles Sheppard, 84, of Commerce, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Farmersville, Texas. She was born on December 31, 1937, in Clarksville, Texas, the daughter of Lee Quarles and Clara Buchanan Quarles. The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Cross Trails Cowboy...

Feb 28, 2022

Kaylea Dawn Banister entered Heaven with the wings of an angel on February 28, 2022.  She came into this world on May 9, 2000 in Irving, Texas, the daughter of Bryan and Delisa Banister.  Her daughters are Dakota and Aspen.  Other loving family members are Tylor Banister, Philip, Alexa, and three nephews.  Her dearest friends are Ashley Featherston and...

Feb 28, 2022

Eddie Jack Chapin, Jr., 59, of Cumby, passed away at his home Monday, February 28, 2022. He was born on September 27, 1962, in Greenville, Texas, the son of Eddie Jack Chapin, Sr. and Charlotte Atkins Chapin. There will be a private burial at a later date.

Eddie attended Commerce High School, graduating with the class of...

Feb 23, 2022

Larry Dale Bell, 71, currently living in Commerce, Texas passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 in Dallas.   He was born April 5, 1950 in Paris, TX, the son of Thomas Clyde Bell and Willie Jo (Stewart) Bell.  Visitation and Viewing will be available at the Commerce Funeral Home prior to a service to begin at 10 am.  Larry...

Feb 23, 2022

Larry Michael Binion, 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. He was surrounded by his wife of 47 years, Nancy, their three children, and other close family members as he completed his earthly journey.

Larry was born April 16, 1946, in Sayre, Oklahoma, but spent his youth, adolescence, and early adulthood in Wewoka, Oklahoma. He...

Feb 11, 2022

Janet Ruth Pinney Williams Skauge passed away peacefully at her home in Commerce on February 11, 2022, following a short battle with cancer. She was born on October 25, 1943, in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of Wilbur L. and Mildred Marie Norris Pinney.    A Celebration of Life is planned for March 26, 2022 at 1:00 pm at the...

Feb 10, 2022

Robert John Scott, of Greenville, passed away at his home with his loved ones at his side.  No services are planned.

Feb 7, 2022

Kenneth Lamar Garland, II, 53, of Commerce, passed away at his home on Monday, February 7, 2022. He was born on November 26, 1968, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the son of Kenneth Lamar Garland and Beverly Jo (Phillips) Garland.

Ken attended the Tennessee Temple Academy. He spent his career as a service specialist as well as serving as...

Feb 7, 2022

William T. Peek, “Billy T,” 83, of Commerce, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 7, 2022. He was born on January 21, 1939, in Greenville, Texas, the son of Bruce Peek and Estilene Harris Peek.

Bill grew up in Commerce, graduating from Commerce High School with the class of 1957. He then attended East Texas State University...

Feb 1, 2022

Sharon Miller Johnson, 76, of Campbell, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, with her husband by her side. She was born on November 7, 1945, in Cooper, Texas, the daughter of Marion Manton Miller and Melverne Baker Miller.

After graduating from Cooper High School, Sharon attended East Texas State University (Texas A&M Commerce), earning her Bachelor...

Jan 22, 2022

Marvin Patterson, a resident of Houston and formerly of Commerce, passed away at his residence in Houston.  A visitation and viewing will take place on Saturday, January 29, 2022 from noon to 1:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home.  A funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. with burial to follow at Rosemound Cemetery.

Jan 22, 2022

Lela Highfill Brock, 91, passed away on January 22, 2022 in Grapevine, TX. She was born July 14, 1930 near Freedom, OK, to Elmer and Elizabeth Highfill, and grew up on her beloved family farm in Mooreland, OK.

Lela earned her BSN from Oklahoma Baptist University, graduating in the school’s first nursing class in 1956. She married...

Jan 22, 2022

Mary Louise Carter, nee Suskie, was born July 19, 1957, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to John and Melba Suskie during his time in the Air Force. She passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at her home in Leonard, Texas surrounded by family and her beloved animals.

Mary was the eldest of six children growing up in...

Jan 19, 2022

Gene Louis Rainey, 84, died peacefully at his home in Athens, Texas, on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. He was born on June 20, 1937, in Commerce, Texas, the son of Russell Holderness Rainey and Gladys Hilda (Wise) Rainey.

Gene attended Commerce High School, graduating with the class of 1956. Following graduation, he enlisted in the Army National...

Jan 17, 2022

Michael Wayne Cooper, 71, of Denison, passed away after a lengthy illness, on January 17, 2022. He was born on April 17, 1950, in Greenville, Texas, the son of George Winifred Cooper and Bonita Virginia (Shipp) Cooper.

Mike spent his career as one of the best body shop repair technicians in the area. He worked for Danny...

Jan 14, 2022

Ethel Jo Stephens, 85, of McKinney, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on January 14, 2022. She was born on February 26, 1936, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the daughter of Drue Asberry Stephens and Anna Ruth (Clarke) Stephens.

Jo grew up in Norfolk, Virginia. One of her first memories was watching the soldier convoys arrive home...

Jan 13, 2022

Kenneth Wayne Motes, of Dallas, passed away on January 13.  There are no services planned at this time.

Jan 10, 2022

R. Paul Johnson of Commerce, Texas, a retired professor at Texas A&M Commerce and a beloved father, grandfather, and husband to Norma Johnson for 64 years, died on January 10, 2022  He was 90 years old.  The cause of death was heart failure.

Paul was born April 26, 1931, in Durant, Oklahoma, the son of Thomas Earl...