All Obituaries

James Randle Baber was born on November 3, 1941 in Burkburnett, Texas to Thomas and Edith Baber. He grew up in Randlett, Oklahoma with his siblings, Buck, Jack, Joan, Janella, and Joyce. Jim attended Big Pasture Schools, and after graduating high school, he attended Cameron College in Lawton, Oklahoma and Southeastern State University in Durant, Oklahoma. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree and would later go on to earn his Master’s Degree as well at East Texas State University. Jim...

Myrna Nall Robinson, of Commerce, passed away peacefully at her home.  Arrangements are being handled by Dutton Funeral Home in Iowa Park, TX.

Mark Douglas Riley, 57, of Commerce, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 11, 2019.  He was born on September 16, 1962 in Pampa, Texas, the son of Eddie Carol Riley and Sharon Phipps Riley. A memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday, October 15 at 10:00 a.m. at Commerce Funeral Home. Mark attended Wellington High School.  He earned his GED in 1981.  He then completed the coursework at Texas State Technical Institute, earning his Associates degree in...

Mary Farler VanHoose, 81, of Moore, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2019.  She was born on March 14, 1938 in Commerce, Texas.  A graveside service will take place at Rosemound Cemetery in Commerce on Monday, October 14, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Mary grew up in Commerce, attending Commerce High School, graduating in 1956.  Her family were faithful members of the First United Methodist Church in Commerce.  Following high school, Mary attended East Texas State...

Kim McMurray, a native of Henderson, Texas, and 51-year resident of Beaumont, passed away peacefully on October 3rd in the loving care of Colonial Lodge, his tender care unit in Greenville, Texas. Kim retired in 2014 after a successful 35-year career with Gulf States Utilities and then Entergy Texas, first as corporate communications manager and then community development manager. In April 2011, Kim received his Professional Certified Economic Developer (PCED) certification and was an...

Tony Don Burnett Sr., 56, of Commerce, Texas, passed away after battling illness on October 4, 2019.  Tony was born on April 15, 1963 in Commerce, Texas to Ollie Mae Highfield and Dirl Burnett.  He was the middle of five children and attended grade school and high school in Commerce. Tony loved fishing and spending time outdoors with his family.  He also enjoyed movies and was an avid Christian music enthusiast.  He was known for his love of God, ability to make everyone...

Kelly Ann Coffman, 58, of Campbell, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on September 30, 2019. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 5 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel at Commerce Funeral Home, Commerce, TX. Kelly was born on April 4, 1961, in Anaheim, CA to Kenneth and Patricia Wallace.  Kelly is survived by her husband of 35 years, Kevin; daughter Racheal Bailey and granddaughters Kendall and Greenlei of Commerce, TX; daughter Danielle Richards and husband Dennis and...

James “Eddie” Hardin, 72, of Ladonia, Texas, passed away due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident October 1, 2019.  Eddie was born on October 6, 1946, in Denison, Texas, the son of James Walter Hardin and Eddina Geraldine Burch. At a young age, Eddie moved to Denton, Texas and lived life as an only child.  He worked for his parents in the paint business, which is where he learned his love of color and making things beautiful.  He graduated high school,...

Terry Jaynes, of Dallas, passed away at his home in Dallas on 9/26/19.  No services are planned at this time.

Kenneth Perdue, of Cumby, passed away peacefully in Sulphur Springs.  No services are planned at this time.