All Obituaries

Glenna Copsey, a resident at Oak Manor Nursing Home, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 21.  Arrangements are pending.

Edna Cagle, of Commerce, passed away at her residence.  She will be laid to rest in her beloved state of Wyoming.

Weldon Reed Wallace, 85, of Campbell, Texas, died on Sunday, October 18, 2020, in Bonham, Texas.  He was born on November 9, 1934 in Campbell, Texas, the son of Claude Collin Wallace and Nancy Leona Fox Wallace.  Weldon attended Campbell High School, graduating with the class of 1952.  After graduation, he moved to Odessa, Texas.  While there, he joined the Army.  Just before he left for service, he married the love of his life, Eddie Carruth, on March 19,...

Ernest Dean Krawczyk, 86, of Cooper, Texas, passed away Monday, October 5, 2020.  He was born on September 16, 1934 in St. Joseph, Missouri, the son of Frank Krawczyk and Florence Walls Krawczyk. Ernest attended St. Joseph High School, graduating in 1952.  While in high school, he participated in several sports, including basketball and football.  His senior year, he achieved the honor of having been the sixth highest scorer in football in the nation.  He was also active...

Nancy Jane Newman, 74, formally of Commerce, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2020, surrounded by her family.  A celebration of life memorial service will be held Sunday, October 4, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home and Cremation Service. She was born on October 11, 1945 in Tallulah, Louisiana, the daughter of Leonard Paul Neumann and Bessie Idadelle Tryon Neumann.  Nancy attended Tallulah High School, graduating in 1963.  Following high school, she...

Sammie Florencio “Sammy ‘Jay’” Jaramillo, 79, of Cumby, Texas died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on September 18, 2020.  He was born on October 30, 1940 in York, Texas, the son of Savino Jaramillo and Aurora Martinez.  A memorial service for Sammy will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home, with Reverend C.J. Duffy officiating. Sammy was three years old when his parents moved the Jaramillo brood to San...

Melinda Deann Prado, 41, of Greenville, passed-away on September 15, 2020 in Dallas.  She was born on March 27, 1979 in Arlington, Texas, the daughter of Jaread Dalbert Foster and JoAnne Casson Foster.  Melinda attended Palmer High School.  Among her varied interests were gardening, painting and drawing.  She was very adept at drawing, creating some captivating images that truly drew one’s attention.  Melinda is survived by her children, Kobe Foster...

Richard James Hightower, 53, of Wolfe City, TX, passed away at his residence on September 10, 2020.  Richard was born in Sherman, TX on September 28, 1966, the son of Jimmy Louis Hightower and Belvy Mae Johnson.  The family will receive friends at a visitation on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home.  A graveside service will take place Tuesday, September 15 at 2:00 p.m. at Rosemound Cemetery in Commerce. Richard attended Sherman...

Larry Dean Rice, 76, of Dallas, Texas, died on September 10, 2020 at his home in Dallas.  He was born on March 6, 1944 in Richmond, California, the son of William John Rice and Georgia Louvenia Savage.  Larry attended Sherman High School, graduating in 1962.  When time permitted, he enjoyed woodworking and working on cars.  He made a career as a mechanic.  Larry is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Rice House and her husband, Pashur; his sister, Luanne Rice...

Terri Jean Watson, 66, of Pickton, TX (formerly of Commerce), died in Dallas on September 1, 2020. Terri was born in Kaufman, Texas on February 11, 1954, the daughter of Will Jedlicka and Frances Starek Jedlicka. Terri attended Corsicana High School where she participated in numerous clubs and athletics, graduating in 1972. She went on to attend Navarro Jr. College and became a lieutenant of the NJC Drill team. She then attended East Texas State University in Commerce, where she received a...