All Obituaries

Clarence “Jerry” Lytle was born on October 31, 1933 to Clarence Jesse and Thelma Lytle. He often joked the cards were stacked against him since he was red-headed, freckle-faced, born on Halloween, and his parents named him Clarence. Jerry was a truly humble and honorable man who saw the very best in people and had an endless passion to help them achieve their full potential. Jerry passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, surrounded by his family.  A...

James Lewis Coody, 68, of Campbell, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family.  He was born on December 13, 1950 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to Edwin Austin Coody and Mary Jeanette Given Coody.  The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place Monday, August 5, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Commerce Funeral Home.  A funeral will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Commerce Funeral Home. Burial will take place at...

Janice Aimee Guerra King died peacefully at her home in Dallas on July 22, 2019.  She is survived by her husband, Weldon Ben King, two sons, Clifford Breyel (Kathie) and Rodney Breyel (Misty), a daughter, Janine Breyel (Randy Minor) and a stepdaughter, Emily (Geoff) Brenner.  She leaves behind eleven grandchildren:  Daniel Simpson (Danielle), Mason Minor (Erika), Quintin Minor, Emerson Minor, Rebecca Breyel, Brittney Breyel, Kirsten Sheffield, Konnor Breyel, Andersen Breyel,...

Ruth Pauline Briggs, 85, of Campbell, Texas, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 in Commerce, Texas.  She was born on June 24, 1934 in Marlin, Texas to Herman Schmalz and Vernita Kruger Schmalz. The family will receive visitors on Friday, July 19, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home.  The funeral will take place on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Commerce with Reverend Kris Myers officiating.  Burial will follow at Rosemound...

Paul Parrish Pace, of Commerce, passed away unexpectedly at his residence.  No services are planned at this time.

Ernie Shipman, of Ladonia, passed away at his home following an illness.  He is resting with Jesus.  The family will have a private memorial service at a later date.

Charles Kennedy, of Commerce, passed away at his home following an illness.  There are no services planned at this time.

Matthew Vance Crutchfield, 40, of Commerce, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 in Commerce.  Matt was born on March 7, 1979 in Wichita, Kansas to Ronald Crutchfield and Carol Ann Wilkinson.  Matt attended Mesquite Poteet High School.  Following high school, he spent some time attending Texas A&M-Commerce.  He had a real affinity for video games, which occupied a great deal of his time.  Matt is survived by his mother, Carol Woodring; his father, Ron...

Antonio Loya, 41, of Commerce, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 in Dallas, while surrounded by his family.  He was born on December 14, 1977 in Fremont, California to Tony Loya and Deborah Ann Antonetti.  Antonio is survived by his wife, Brandy; his children, Levi Rogers and Angelina Loya; his brothers, Adam Antonetti, Justin Loya and Jesse Loya; his sister, Nicole Loya-Bodner; his mother, Deborah Antonetti and his father, Tony Loya. He was preceded in death by his...

  Johnnie Lee Henderson, Jr., 67, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019, surrounded by his family.  He was born on December 28, 1951 in Clarksville, Texas to Johnnie Lee Henderson, Sr. and Evelyn Young Henderson.  The family will receive friends at a visitation on Friday, May 31, 2019 at First Baptist Church in Commerce from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  The funeral will take place on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church with Reverend Kris Myers...