All Obituaries

Norma Kilby, of Commerce, passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones.  Arrangements are pending.

Kathleen Bagwell McQuay, 84, of Honey Grove, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born on July 30, 1938, in Palacios, Texas, the daughter of Ray Armster Bagwell and Clara Bell Louise (Carter) Bagwell. Kathleen married William Ross “W.R.” McQuay in a ceremony that took place on October 2, 1955, in Bono, Arkansas. They enjoyed 67 years of marriage. In her early years, Kathleen worked as a seamstress at Frolic Footwear. Later in life, she...

Christopher Mark Perkins, 64, of Dallas, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 13, 2023. He was born on December 19, 1958, in Dallas, Texas, the son of Donald Durwood Perkins and Katherine Ann Kernion Perkins.  A visitation will be held on Friday, May 19, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home in Commerce.  The funeral service is Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.  Interment will immediately follow at Brigham Cemetery. Chris grew up in...

Bohumil Egnac “Bob” Machart, 84, of Commerce, passed away peacefully at home on May 5, 2023.  He was born on April 16, 1939, in Halletsville, Texas, to Bohumil Augustus Machart and Albina Lillian Gallia Machart. Bob grew up in the prairie and farmlands west of Houston. He was raised, along with his eight siblings, by their loving parents, Bohumil and Albina. When he was old enough, Bob joined the Army, where he served as a mechanic with the 2nd tank battalion. He was...

Rosa Lee Calton, 78, of Commerce, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 after a lengthy illness. She was born on December 5, 1944, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, the daughter of James Pippin and Ruby Kennedy Pippin. Rosa attended Southside High School in Arkansas, graduating with the class of 1963.  Most recently, she worked as a shipping clerk, shipping pagers to various venders. She retired in 2016.  In 1996, she met Joann Vance, her domestic partner, during a trip to...

Uvone Reid, 77, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2023, at 5:40 in the morning. She was born October 2, 1945, at home in Wilburton, Oklahoma, to Loyd and Lena Reid. Uvone was the middle child of nine, with six sisters and two brothers. She was afflicted with a medical mishap at the age of eleven months, which left her 75% paralyzed. She could not walk or talk. Her vocal cords were paralyzed and her eyes were crossed. After several surgeries, her eyes were corrected. Uvone let her fingers...

Patricia Berry passed away peacefully at home in Austin, Texas on April 19, 2023 at the age of 88, holding her daughter Sonya’s hand and supported by her nurse Beth and NP Christie from Hospice Austin. Patricia was born on February 14, 1935, in Paris, Texas to Robert H. Berry and Nancy Lee (Pat) Berry.  Patricia leaves behind her daughter, Sonya Fehér.  Also surviving Patricia are her brother Robert M. Berry, sister-in-law Barbara Berry, niece Darcy Larson,...

Judah Isaac Ze'ev Johnston was born sleeping at Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite.  A graveside service will be held Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Wolfe City.

On April 7, 2023, James Houston Ripley passed away peacefully surrounded by all his family.  While the past year has been a difficult one for James, it has given him cherished “bonus” time with family and friends.   A visitation will take place on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Commerce Funeral Home.  A funeral service will follow beginning at 2:00 pm at the funeral home.  Interment will be at Shiloh Cemetery in Klondike. James was loved and...

Bob Shannon, a renowned prankster, stepfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on April 4, 2023, the date of his 73rd birthday. Bob was a resident of River Oaks Memory Care in Coppell, Texas at the time of his death, receiving excellent care during this past year.  The family is grateful to River Oaks and Freedom Hospice for all the loving care they provided. Born Robert McClurg Shannon, Jr. in Alexandria, Louisiana, he would soon move to Texas with the family, residing in...