All Obituaries

Kim Gilcrest, a resident of Campbell, stepped into the waiting arms of her Lord and Savior after a hard-fought battle with cancer.  A memorial service will take place on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 3:00 pm at Cross Trails Cowboy Church in Fairlie.  Interment will take place at DFW National Cemetery at a date to be determined.

Leland Bradley “Preacher” Fouse, 61, of Commerce, passed away from injuries sustained in an accident on Saturday, April 3, 2021.  He was born on October 6, 1959 in Leonard, Texas, the son of L.B. Fouse and Edna Earl Luttrell Fouse. Leland attended high school in Ladonia. He is described by those who knew him best as a free spirit.  He never met a stranger, earning the additional label of social butterfly!  He collected friends like some collect rocks!  Leland...

Phillip David Strong, 77, died on Thursday, April 1, 2021 in Greenville, Texas.  He was born on August 14, 1943 in Dallas, Texas, the son of David Arthur Strong and Wilma Joyce Beavers Strong.  A memorial service to honor Phillip took place on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Commerce Funeral Home in Commerce, Texas. Phillip attended high school in Dallas, Texas, graduating in 1961.  Following high school, he attended Tyler Junior College for several semesters. ...

Julie Anna Walker, of Sulphur Springs, TX, passed away peacefully at her home while surrounded by her loved ones  No services are planned,

Marsha Marie Holley, 83, of Dallas, joined her beloved husband, Valton Holley, in Heaven after battling a lengthy illness.  There are no services planned at this time.

James Lamon Harris was born in Commerce, Texas to Giles Lamon "Dootch" Harris and Una Mae Harris on October 22, 1949 and went to be with our Lord on March 12, 2021. A memorial service to celebrate James' life is planned for Friday, April 16 at 1:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1505 Washington St., Commerce, TX 75428. James would light up a room with his smile and personality. He loved people and making people laugh and everyone loved him. There...

Mary Alice Thornton Culberson was born November 4, 1931 in New Boston, Texas, to Porter Russell Thornton and Willie Duren Thornton.  She grew up in the Malta, DeKalb, and Hooks area, graduating from Hooks High School.  During her senior year, she was voted “most beautiful”.  She married Billy Steve Culberson on July 19, 1950.  Together, they had two children, Billy Steve, Jr., and Dixie Lynn.  Mary had an amazing green thumb.  Plants covered her...

Doyce B. Dees, III was born on September 5, 1961, in San Rafael, California, to Rosemary Carroll and Dr. Doyce B Dees, Jr. There will be a gathering of family and friends on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home. Thanks to his dad’s military career, Doyce lived and traveled the world with his father, mother, and sisters.  After his dad retired from the Air Force, the family moved to Ft. Worth, Texas, where Doyce graduated from Western Hills High...

John Dixon, of Campbell, TX, passed away unexpectedly at his home.  John will be laid to rest in Kentucky.

Crystal Cain, of Commerce, passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2021.  Crystal was born on February 17, 1962, the daughter of Kevin and Gloria Rose.  Crystal attended East Texas State University, graduating in 1992.  She was a teacher for 20 years, teaching Head Start, PreK, and Kindergarten.   She was able to impact the lives of her children in a multitude of ways, and her reward was seeing them learn, achieve goals and excel.  She taught with creativity and...