All Obituaries

Samantha Roberts, a resident of England, passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours of September 19.  Samantha was here on a work visa, allowing her to teach at TAMU-C.  Arrangements are pending.

Gloria Rose,75, of Commerce, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on September 18, 2021. She was born on May 10, 1946, in Farmersville, Texas, the daughter of Roy Dudley Gilliland and Ruth Winburn Gilliland.  The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place Wednesday, September 22, 2021, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Commerce Funeral Home.  Gloria’s memorial service will be Thursday, September 23 at 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 711...

Eddie Ray Culverhouse, of Commerce, passed away at Hunt Regional Hospital following a lengthy illness.  Arrangements are pending.

Myron Raleigh Friend, 92, formerly of Brownwood, Texas, passed away in Tyler, Texas on September 13, 2021. He was born on June 1, 1929, in Early, Texas, the son of Raleigh Friend and Minnie Brinkley Friend. Myron grew up in Early, Texas, and graduated from Early High School in 1946. He entered the Air Force in 1946, being stationed in Japan. He was then reassigned to the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. He met Beth Newton, who resided in the same boarding house, in Washington, D.C., as he...

James Lester Parrish, 85, formerly of Commerce, passed away peacefully at his home in Dallas on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.  He was born in Durham, Texas on November 26, 1935, the son of Millard Parrish and Lucille Cain Parrish. James attended Wolfe City High School, graduating with the class of 1954.  He married the love of his life, Nelda Raye Kelley, in 1955. James worked as a machinist at Peerless Mfg. for 35 years. James enjoyed hunting, fishing, and visiting flea markets...

Toby James Reeves, 38, of Klondike, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, in Commerce.  He was born on December 9, 1982, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, the son of Davie Clifton Reeves and Mildred Carolyn Hamilton Reeves Toby attended Miller Grove High School, graduating with the class of 2001.  He was self-employed for several years in farm equipment sales.  On January 24, 2004, he married Victoria Edwards at Chapel Hill Baptist Church in the Bonanza Community. ...

David James Weakley, 63, went to be with his Lord and Savior in early September 2021, in Greenville, Texas. He was born on January 7, 1958, in Pekin, Illinois, the son of Richard and Mildred Weakley. David’s Celebration of Life and Memorial will be September 25, 2021 from 11:30-2:30 at Crossroads Church Family Life Center in Greenville, Texas. David grew up in Pekin, IL, and Streator, IL, graduating from Streator Township High School in May 1976. Soon after graduation, he enlisted in...

Eddie Jack Speights, 57, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, September 3, 2021, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on April 22, 1964, in Greenville, Texas, the son of George Alton Speights and Betty Lou Broiles Speights. The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place on Monday, September 6, 2021, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Cross Trails Cowboy Church in Wolfe City, Texas. A funeral will take place on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at...

Maria R. Garcia, 90, of Laredo, Texas, passed away after a brief illness, on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. She was born in Mexico on July 4, 1931. Maria worked hard all her life, since she was four years old. She was a faithful member of the Catholic church. She married Francisco Garcia in Mexico. They enjoyed many years of marriage, until his passing in 2019. Maria’s favorite times were spent dancing and spending time with her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her family enjoys...

Carroll Schmid, a resident of McKinney, passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2021.  Carroll was born on March 3, 1942 in Bonham, TX.  Arrangements are pending.