All Obituaries

George Salazar, of Ladonia, TX, passed away at his residence after a lengthy illness.  He was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing.  Arrangements are pending.

Joseph Caesar Ortega passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020.  He was born February 27, 1983 in Dallas, Texas.   Joseph had many interests.  He loved to fish and did so as often as he could when he was not working.  He was a good cook and especially enjoyed cooking for others.  Joseph was very skilled at working with his hands. He used that talent to work toward realizing his dream of becoming an accomplished carpenter and contractor.  He was also very creative and...

Willene Peebles Anderson passed away from age related conditions surrounded by family at her home on May 24, 2020.  She was born in the home of her grandparents, in KIondike, Texas on November 15th, 1927.  A tiny premature child, born before the age of NICU, she was kept warm and alive by the family fire by her grandfather, Will Hooten, because her parents were suffering from typhoid fever at the time.  She would be their only child.  When it came time to name her, her...

Sara Breakiron Yates passed away on May 26, 2020 after a battle with lung cancer.  Sara was born in Commerce, Texas on December 3, 1955 to Jack and Mary Etta Breakiron. Sara attended Commerce High School and later Trend Business College in Oregon.  She was in customer service for Salem Electric and Farmers Electric Co-op.  She loved family gatherings and her grand kids.  Sara was of the Catholic faith but attended Mt. Zion Church the last few years of her life. Sara is...

Commerce civic leader and friend to all, Gene Casselberry, 83, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Briarcliff Health Center in Greenville.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and large gatherings are permitted.  Interment will take place at the Kaufman Cemetery in Kaufman, Texas. Gene was born September 12, 1936 in Seymour, Texas to J.T. and Zelma Harrison Casselberry. He graduated from Kaufman High School in 1955.  He...

Linda Sue Mann, 78, of Ladonia, died Saturday, May 2, 2020 in Plano, Texas.  She was born on January 28, 1942, the daughter of Emzy T. Singleton and Mildred Edith Todd Singleton.  Linda was born in Wichita Falls, Texas.  She attended high school in Ladonia as a member of the class of 1960.  At a young age, she was baptized at First Baptist Church in Ladonia.  On October 14, 1995, Linda married the love of her life, Michael Mann.  They built their lives together...

Michael Steffen, went home to be with the Lord following an illness.  Arrangements are pending.

Robert Lyle McIntosh, 78, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. He was born on March 20, 1942 in Tyler, Texas, the son of Robert Burr McIntosh and Alice Lucille Mings Taylor.   Robert attended high school at WW Samuel High School in Pleasant Grove, Texas, graduating in 1960.  Immediately following high school, Robert entered the United States Army as a percussionist in the Army band.  Following three years of service, he was honorably...

Mabel Stacy Seaver Griffin, 85, of Commerce, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020.  She was born in Evansville, Indiana on December 20, 1934, the daughter of Kirby Thomas Skinner and Opal Lowman Skinner.  Mabel attended school in Evansville.  She had a long career working for Crescent Plastics which lasted 31 years.   During her retirement, Mabel enjoyed caring for her family and creating memories with them.  Mabel is survived by her children, Opal Brown, Retta...

Betty Jean Spitler, 90, of Commerce, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, April 19, 2020. She was born on September 21, 1929 in Hubbard, Texas, the daughter of Clarence Killough and Myrtle Willingham Killough.  Betty attended high school at Forest Avenue High School in Dallas. Her professional career was spent working for Sears in various administrative capacities. Her children describe her as a very hardworking woman. In her free time, Betty enjoyed gardening. She spent time...