All Obituaries

Karen Kay Mata, of Commerce, passed away at her residence in Commerce following an illness.  Arrangements are pending

Robert "Bobby" Blackwell, of Sulphur Springs, TX, passed away in Sulphur Springs following an illness.  No services are planned at this time.

Gwen McNamee, of Commerce, TX passed away peacefully on March 26, 2020 surrounded by family.  Gwen was born in Maidstone, Kent, England on August 17, 1925.  She served in the British Army during WWII.  She graduated from East Texas State University with high honors and lived her professional life as an elementary school teacher.  Gwen did volunteer work in NAMI in Greenville as “Pink Lady” at Citizens General Hospital Women’s Auxiliary.  She also...

Riley Eye, of Dallas, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday.  Arrangements are pending.

Ismay Spencer, of Allen, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2020.  A private, online celebration of life for Ismay will be held in the near future.

Trudy Hankins, of Sulphur Springs, entered into eternal rest on March 24, 2020.  No services are planned at this time.

Joann Humphreys, 79, passed away peacefully in Commerce, Texas on Friday, March 20, 2020.  She was born in Poynor, Texas on August 18, 1940, the daughter of Orval and Bonnie Grissom.  Joann lived for many years in Rusk, Texas.  She was a member of the Assembly of God Church.  She worked for Lance, Incorporated as a food machine operator before her retirement.  She truly loved to travel the country and spend time with her grandchildren.   Joann is survived by...

Barbara Blair Gish passed away peacefully on the morning of February 12, 2020 in Commerce, TX with family and friends by her side. She was 89 years old. Born September 16, 1930 in Hutchinson, Kansas to William and Mabel Blair, Barbara and her brother Bill grew up with strong role models for tenacity, and she credited her parents with viewing life as a grand opportunity, fostering a lifelong passion to share one’s abundance and talents. She was affected by WWII, the notion of...

William Ray Pemberton, 79, of Commerce, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, February 14, 2020.  He was born on February 3, 1941 in Hunt County Texas, the son of William Jap Pemberton and Thelma Bell Molder Pemberton. The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place Monday evening, February 17, 2020 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home.  The funeral will be on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. ...

John Richard “Dick” Jackson, 97, of Linesville, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 in Paris, Texas.  He was born in Ligonier, PA on September 14, 1922, the son of John Thomas Jackson and Florence Griffith Jackson.  John attended Ligonier High School, graduating in 1940.  Shortly after graduating high school, Dick enlisted in the United States Army.  During his service, he utilized his considerable carpentry skills...