Obituaries

Oct 24, 2021

Ronald John Martin, age 52, passed from this life on Sunday, October 24, 2021.  Ronald was laid to rest in Rosemound Cemetery in Commerce.

Oct 20, 2021

Kerry Wayne Rumbaugh, 48, of Commerce, passed away in Greenville, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. He was born on July 8, 1973, in Lubbock, Texas, the son of Kenneth Wayne Rumbaugh and Renea Shook.

Kerry attended Commerce High School, graduating with the class of 1992.  For the past fourteen years, he worked...

Oct 15, 2021

Linda Sue Snell, 76, of Commerce, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021, at her home in Commerce.  She was born on September 3, 1945, in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of Melvin James Snell and Mary Frances Wallace Snell.

Linda’s life work revolved around dance.  For over 35 years, she owned and operated the Li-Sher Dance Studio...

Oct 13, 2021

Donna Gibbs Tavener of Campbell passed away peacefully at her home on October 13, 2021.

Born in Bainbridge, Georgia, on September 1, 1952, she was the daughter of Cecil and Virginia Gibbs. Donna graduated from Whigham High School in 1970, and went on to pursue a career in education, earning her bachelor’s degree and Master of Education...

Oct 11, 2021

James Raymond Hardman, loving husband, father and friend, 69, of Commerce, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, in Greenville.  James was born on July 26, 1952, in Lima, Ohio, the son of Thomas and Elizabeth “Betty” Hardman

James attended Howard High school, graduating with the class of 1970. He then attended Illinois State University, earning his...

Oct 11, 2021

Stanley Snead, of Azle, passed away in the early morning hours at Community Hospice in Fort Worth.  A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at Rosemound Cemetery in Commerce.

Oct 2, 2021

Elvia Munoz, of Commerce, passed away on October 2, 2021 at Hunt Regional Medical center following a brief illness.

Sep 30, 2021

Tracy Jo Matheny, of Sulphur Springs, passed away unexpectedly in Commerce.  Tracy was laid to rest in Rosemound Cemetery in Commerce.

Sep 28, 2021

Gerald Thomas, a resident of Cooper, passed away at Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs following a brief illness.  No services are planned at this time.

Sep 23, 2021

William (Bill) Robert Husbands, 78, of Commerce, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 23, 2021. He was born in Campbell, Texas on March 14, 1943, the son of Audrey Francis Husbands and Mattie Faye Hilbun Husbands.  The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at...

Sep 19, 2021

Samantha Rachel Roberts (Gorse), 44, passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2021, in Greenville, Texas. She was born on November 16, 1976, in Catterick, North Yorkshire, England, UK, the daughter of John David Gorse and Susan Gorse. A fun fact about Samantha’s middle name is that she was named after a legendary English cricketer, Rachael Heyhoe-Flint, who was the...

Sep 18, 2021

Gloria Rose,75, of Commerce, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on September 18, 2021. She was born on May 10, 1946, in Farmersville, Texas, the daughter of Roy Dudley Gilliland and Ruth Winburn Gilliland.  The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place Wednesday, September 22, 2021, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Commerce...

Sep 17, 2021

Eddie Ray Culverhouse, of Commerce, passed away at Hunt Regional Hospital following a lengthy illness.  Eddie was laid to rest at Rosemound Cemetery in Commerce.

Sep 13, 2021

Myron Raleigh Friend, 92, formerly of Brownwood, Texas, passed away in Tyler, Texas on September 13, 2021. He was born on June 1, 1929, in Early, Texas, the son of Raleigh Friend and Minnie Brinkley Friend.

Myron grew up in Early, Texas, and graduated from Early High School in 1946. He entered the Air Force in 1946,...

Sep 8, 2021

James Lester Parrish, 85, formerly of Commerce, passed away peacefully at his home in Dallas on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.  He was born in Durham, Texas on November 26, 1935, the son of Millard Parrish and Lucille Cain Parrish.

James attended Wolfe City High School, graduating with the class of 1954.  He married the love of his...

Sep 7, 2021

Toby James Reeves, 38, of Klondike, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, in Commerce.  He was born on December 9, 1982, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, the son of Davie Clifton Reeves and Mildred Carolyn Hamilton Reeves

Toby attended Miller Grove High School, graduating with the class of 2001.  He was self-employed for several years in...

Sep 3, 2021

Eddie Jack Speights, 57, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, September 3, 2021, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on April 22, 1964, in Greenville, Texas, the son of George Alton Speights and Betty Lou Broiles Speights. The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place on Monday,...

Aug 31, 2021

Maria R. Garcia, 90, of Laredo, Texas, passed away after a brief illness, on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. She was born in Mexico on July 4, 1931.

Maria worked hard all her life, since she was four years old. She was a faithful member of the Catholic church. She married Francisco Garcia in Mexico. They enjoyed many...

Aug 28, 2021

Carroll Schmid, a resident of McKinney, passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2021.  Carroll was born on March 3, 1942 in Bonham, TX.  Arrangements are pending.

Aug 26, 2021

Billy Joe Spitler, 89, of Commerce, Texas, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 26, 2021.  He was born on January 15, 1932, in Dallas, Texas, the son of Alvin Spitler and Pauline Jackson Spitler

Billy attended Commerce High School, graduating with the class of 1949.  He entered the United States Army, serving in...