All Obituaries

Marvin Edward Bailey Jr., 63, of Commerce TX, passed away peacefully in his home on April 18, 2019. Visitation will be held from 10 am to 12 pm on Tuesday, April 24, 2019 at the Cross Trails Cowboy Church in Fairlie, TX.  Funeral Services will be held immediately following visitation at 12 pm, with Jason Cunningham officiating. Burial will follow the service at Sonora Cemetery in Fairlie. Marvin was born in Grand Saline, TX to Marvin Sr. and Carol Bailey on April 6, 1956. He married...

Allen Lynn Martin, 87, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019 in Commerce, Texas.  He was born on March 25, 1932.  A visitation will take place on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Commerce.  The funeral will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Reverend Sam Caldwell officiating.  Burial will follow at Shiloh Cemetery in Klondike, Texas. Allen was born at home in the South Sulphur Community to Vivian Lynn Nichol...

Gerald Neal, 64 years of age, a resident of Winnsboro, TX, passed away in Winnsboro while surrounded by his loving family.  Arrangements are pending.

Shirley Erb, of Commerce, passed away at her residence while surrounded by loved ones.  No services are planned at this time.

James Charles Russell Sr.,76,  left this world to be with our Lord on March 22, 2019.  James was born on June 26, 1942 in Wynnewood, OK to parents John Russell and Charles Lottie Merideth Russell.   A memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home, 1505 Washington St., Commerce, TX 75428.  James was the longtime owner of Plano Barber Shop in downtown Plano and the Haircut Place in downtown Rockwall.  James lived his...

Alice Marie Belleville, of Paris, passed away peacefully with loved ones at her side.  She is safe in the arms of Jesus.  A private family gathering will be held at a later date.

Robert Stephen Yurik, 69, of Commerce, passed away February 18, 2019.  Robert was born in New York and raised in Woodford, VA.  Robert’s life eventually led him to Commerce, where he lived for over 20 years.  Robert enjoyed country western dancing in his younger years.  He was also a fan of classic cars and collectibles. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred, his father, Peter, and his brother, Peter, Jr.  He leaves behind his wife, Susan Yurik, and...

Melissa Marie Wooldridge James passed away on March 2, 2019.  Melissa was born September 26, 1973 to James Thompson (Tom) Wooldridge and Judy Ann Heath Wooldridge of Farmers Branch, Texas.  She graduated from W.T. White High School in 1991.  She then attended Texas A&M where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Distribution in 1995 and became a proud Aggie. She worked in Houston for a short time before returning to Dallas. Her work career gravitated...

William "Bill" Henry Draughn II, 86, of Commerce, passed away on March 6, 2019 at Briarcliff Nursing Home in Greenville, Texas.  He was born on July 10, 1932 in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Charles Moore Draughn and Lucy Lancaster Draughn of Wilson, North Carolina. A visitation will be held on Friday, March 8, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home.  The funeral will take place on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church Commerce with...

Goldie Richard Davis, Jr., 80, of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019 after a lengthy illness.  Goldie was born on September 23, 1938 in Whitesboro, Texas, the son of Goldie Richard Davis, Sr. and Josephine Laynette Kyle Davis.  Goldie attended Texas High School in Texarkana, Texas, graduating in 1957. While a student there, he excelled as an athlete; playing football and running track.  When he was a junior in high school, he enlisted in the United...