All Obituaries

L D Briggs, Jr., 90, of Campbell, Texas, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 in Greenville.  He was born on November 2, 1929 in Midlothian, Texas, the son of Loveless D Briggs, Sr. and Annie May Summers. The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place on Friday, December 13, 2019 at Commerce Funeral Home from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.  The funeral will take place on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Commerce, Texas with Rev....

Charles Marshall Williams, Sr, 64, of Celeste, Texas, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, December 5, 2019.  Charles was born on January 9, 1955 in Ft. Worth, Texas, the son on Marvin Otto Williams and Edith Morene Gatlin Williams.  Charles attended high school in Ft. Worth.  On August 5, 1972, he married Taresa Anne Wright in Ft. Worth.  They enjoyed 47 years of marriage.  Charles had many friends and enjoyed passing the time talking to them on...

Larry Cooper, Jr., age 24, of Union, Kentucky passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  A celebration of life will take place at a later date.

Rhuwan Clyde (Rudy) Rountree was born on April 15, 1940 in Fairlie, Texas to Clyde & Sarah (Sally) Rountree who already had five daughters, Charlene King, Maisie White, Karleta Hunter, Edna Scroggin, and Jean Earls. After graduating from high school, he attended East Texas State University in Commerce where he received a BA in English and an MS in Political science.  After a few years of teaching high school and working for a book company, he started a long career in higher...

Winifred L. Tull, 87, passed away peacefully in Allen, TX on Thursday, October 31, 2019, surrounded by her family.  She was born on April 18, 1932, in Trinidad and Tobago to George and Leonteen Tull.  Winnie was the first of ten siblings.  She moved to Connecticut in 1975, becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States on April 3, 1998.  The funeral mass will be on Friday, November 8, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Allen, Texas. Winnie...

Mary Christina Keahey, 65, of Greenville, Texas, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, October 24, 2019.  She was born on June 10, 1954 in Dallas, Texas, to her parents, Luther Leon Grubbs and Juanita Christina Davis Grubbs Mary attended South Garland High School.  Some time later, she attended nursing school, earning an Associates degree.  She worked as a nurse’s assistant for many years.  Mary also worked as an office manager for a doctor’s office...

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...