All Obituaries

Phyllis Miriam Claunch Draughn, 80, of Commerce, passed away on May 15, 2018, at Country Home Estates in Commerce, Texas.  She was born on January 24, 1938, in New Orleans, Louisiana.  She was the daughter of Dr. Dewitt Claunch and Dorcas Meadows Claunch. Phyllis graduated from Waco High School in 1956.  Not too long after that she met Bill, who was in the army and stationed in Texas.  They were married in 1958.  She graduated from Baylor University in...

James Edward Wooldridge, 84, died peacefully at Oak Manor Nursing Home on May 14, 2018.  The family will receive visitors on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. prior to a funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Commerce Funeral Home.  Burial will take place at a later date at Mixon Cemetery near his birthplace in Booneville, Arkansas. James was born on a humble farm in the hills of Arkansas on December 21, 1933 to the parentage of Noah Edward Wooldridge and Verna...

Clyde Walter Simmons, 62, of Campbell, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 8, 2018.  He was born on August 7, 1955 in Dallas, Texas, the son of Richard Clinton Simmons, Sr. and Zora Ward Simmons.  The family received friends at a visitation that took place on Thursday, May 10 at Commerce Funeral Home.  Funeral Services will be held today, Friday, May 11, 2018 at 10:00 am at Commerce Funeral Home in Commerce, Texas with Pastor Danny Gandy...

Bobby Gerald Young, 82, of Commerce, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, May 1, 2018.  He was born on January 27, 1936 in Fairlie, Texas, the son of Sidney Scruggs Young and Edith Ree Dearing Young.  Visitation will be on Friday, May 4, from 5:00-7:00 pm at First Baptist Church in Commerce.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church with Kris Myers, David Alexander and Dr. John LaNoue...

Mark Behlen, of Commerce, passed away unexpectedly at his residence.  No services are planned at this time.

Lisa Marie Green, 46, of Campbell, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018 in Commerce, Texas.  Lisa was born on September 18, 1971 in La Quemada, Mexico, the daughter of Billy Joe Green, Sr. and Maria Nava Green.  A memorial service for Lisa will take place on Friday, April 20, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home in Commerce, Texas. Growing up in Campbell, Lisa graduated from Campbell High School in 1991.  While attending high school, she was a member of the...

Beverly Ann Iglehart Murphy, of Commerce, passed away April 13, 2018 from Alzheimer’s disease.  She was born in Enloe, Texas on December 28, 1928, the first of three children born to William H. and Willie Elizabeth Patterson Iglehart.  She grew up there with her sister Shirley Iglehart Walker, who preceded her in death, and brother, Bill Iglehart of New Porch Ritchey, Florida, and several close cousins, Kent Cregg, Betty Zoe Baker and Mildred McKeel who all preceded her in...

  Herbert Dale Thomas, Jr., 60, of Klondike, died peacefully on Friday, March 9, 2018 in Plano, Texas.  He was born on March 22, 1957 in Dallas, Texas, the son of Herbert Dale Thomas, Sr. and Edna Maxine Copeland Thomas.  Herbie, as he was called by his family, attended North Mesquite High School, graduating in 1975.  Following high school, he attended Eastfield College for a year.  Herbie loved his family very much.  They would spend hours...

Loretta Horn Kibler of Commerce passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, March 5, 2018. Born in Cooper, Texas, on May 15, 1942, she was the daughter of Jake and Thelma Horn. The family later resided in Fairlie. Loretta attended elementary school in Fairlie and then graduated from Commerce High School in 1960. The excellent teachers at Commerce High School provided a foundation which enabled her to pursue higher education and influenced her decision to...

Patsy Jo Evans, 62, of Commerce, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 27, 2018.  She was born in Dallas, Texas on June 22, 1955, the daughter of Sammy Neal Evans and LoReta Jo Boughton Evans.   Patsy’s family moved to the Hunt County area when she was a child.  She had lived in the area around Commerce for many years.  She spent a great deal of time working with her computer; something she truly enjoyed doing.  She also spent...