All Obituaries

Timmy Ray Pate, 59, was called from this earthly home, May 14, 2022, to begin his eternal life with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Timmy was born to Nolan Pate and Liddie (Maye) Golightly Pate in Paris, Texas, on March 16, 1963. He was born the second of four siblings. Timmy was a lifelong resident of Lamar County, recently making his home in Forest Chapel on an old family place. Timmy was a truck driver, occasional carpenter, and his last place of employment, one he especially...

For those who cannot attend in person, Rick's service will be live streamed on First Baptist Church Commerce's Facebook page.   We are all stories, in the end. This chapter of Rick Miller’s story came to a close peacefully on the morning of April 30th, 2022 after a long illness. Richard Allen Miller (Rick to most, Ricky only to his sisters) was born to Allen and Joy Miller in Bunkie, Louisiana, on October 1st, 1952. He was raised in Pineville where he began a habit of...

Annie Briscoe, a resident of Commerce, passed away at her residence while surrounded by loved ones.  No formal services are planned.

Bobbye Mahan, of Greenville, passed away at Briarcliff Health and Rehab.  There are no services planned at this time.

Dr. Larry James Chaloupka, Sr. 80, died March 18, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 27, 1941, in Rosenberg, Texas, the son of Henry John Chaloupka and Marie Edna (Zwahr) Chaloupka. The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place Thursday, March 24, 2022, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home. A funeral will take place on Friday, March 25, 2022, at 1:00 pm at First Baptist Church, Commerce, with Rev. Kris Myers officiating. Burial will be at...

Brendan Michael Jefferies, of Commerce, passed away suddenly, but peacefully, at home, Friday, March 18, 2022.  A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Commerce Funeral Home.  A private funeral service is planned for Thursday, March 24, 2022. Born in Dallas, Texas April 9, 1971, Brendan spent his early childhood in Grand Prairie, until his parents separated in 1975, when he was four. He, his brother, and his mother then moved to Tyler, Texas...

Shirley Rae (Howse) Shaw, of Commerce, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022, following a brief illness. She was surrounded by her loved ones at the time of her passing. Shirley was born in Cooper, Texas, on July 17, 1936, the daughter of Rufus Willard Howse and Ruby Maynard Howse. The family will receive visitors at a visitation to take place at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Commerce Funeral Home. A funeral will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home, with Reverend...

Graveside services for James ”Mike” Henry, 67, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Brigham Cemetery in Campbell.  Mr. Henry passed away October 12, 2020 in Moses Lake, Washington surrounded by his daughters and son-in-law.  He was born on January 11, 1953 in Greenville, Texas to John Patrick and Donna Lou Henry.  He married Mary Ann Lackey on September 2, 1972.  Mr. Henry was a baker for 35+ years.  He was a hard worker who loved God, his...

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. 

Truitt Marcelle Coffman, 78, of Campbell, TX went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 10, 2022.  He was born in Horton, TX on April 20, 1943, the son of Amos Andrew Coffman and Opal (Redman) Coffman.  The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place Saturday, March 12, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Commerce Funeral Home in Commerce, TX.  A funeral service will take place on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Shady Grove Baptist Church in...