Obituaries

Nov 20, 2022

Celia LeeAnn (Krum) Fisher, of Commerce, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 20, 2022. She was born on October 9, 1948, in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of Jack R Krum and Dorothy Collene (Coatney) Krum.

Celia attended high school in Davenport, Iowa, a member of the class of 1966. On June 29, 1968, she married the love...

Nov 10, 2022

Frances (Frankie) Lorene Klas Anderson was born March 21, 1921 in Southmayd, Texas to Henry and Laura (Saunders) Klas. On November 10, 2022, Frankie, 101, peacefully rejoined her husband James Lowell Anderson, daughter Jimmie Boyd, son-in law Jackie and grandson Jon, including her parents and siblings Alvin, John, Buster, Bill Klas, Evelyn Gray, Mae Ruyle and Betty Saunier.

Nov 9, 2022

Harold Prince, 78, of Commerce, passed away after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, in Princeton, Texas. He was born on April 3, 1944, in Commerce, the son of Charles Peterson Prince and Maggie Rebecca (Henry) Prince.

Harold was a lifelong resident of Commerce. He attended Commerce High School, a member of the class of...

Nov 6, 2022

John Dee Melton, 68, of Commerce, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 6, 2022. He was born on August 8, 1954, in Pawnee, Oklahoma, the son of Victor Paul Melton and Constance Jeanne (Nimrod) Melton.

John had lived in Commerce many years. He worked in maintenance for many different companies. He most recently worked for...

Oct 16, 2022

Emanuel Glenn passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  No services are planned.

Oct 12, 2022

John Riley Sands of Commerce, passed away on October 12, 2022 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. He was born November 14, 1938 in Commerce, Texas, the son of Lee A. Sands and Nannie Pearl Shirley.  Viewing/visitation will take place Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home.  A funeral service will be held on Sunday,...

Sep 29, 2022

Benrina Enicar, of Commerce, passed away at Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville after an illness.  Benrina's family and friends honored her with a beautiful service on November 5, 2022.  Benrina's journey will end in her beloved land of Micronesia.

Sep 19, 2022

Michael R. Cagle, 74, formerly of Commerce, passed away in Dallas, on September 19, 2022.  A memorial service will take place Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. on the campus of Texas A&M-Commerce, at the Pavillion at Charles Garvin Lake.

He was born on March 21, 1948, to Roland Cagle and Rosie Cagle.

Michael...

Sep 11, 2022

Robert Lee Keener, 68, of Commerce, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, September 11, 2022. Robert was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on June 7, 1954, the son of George Leon Keener and Pearl Elizabeth (Collins) Keener. The funeral will take place on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at 9:30 am, at St. Seraphim Cathedral in Dallas. Burial will...

Sep 10, 2022

Howard Barrow “Chub” Lambert was born April 9, 1931 in Broken Bow, OK, and passed away September 10, 2022, in Paris, TX. His quiet wisdom, kind spirit, and dry sense of humor will be greatly missed!  Viewing and visitation will take place on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Commerce Funeral Home.  A funeral...

Sep 5, 2022

Judy K Ransom, 78, of Commerce, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022, in McKinney, Texas.  She was born in Rio Grand City, Texas on February 15, 1944, the daughter of Pete Suddath and Sally Parker Suddath. The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 17, at Cross Trails Cowboy...

Aug 11, 2022

Audrey Waddell, of Rockwall, passed away peacefully at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas.  Arrangements are pending.

Aug 9, 2022

Marian Elizabeth "Libby" Pike passed away peacefully following an illness.  A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Rosemound Cemetery in Commerce.

Aug 9, 2022

Martha Moore, 83, stepped peacefully into heaven in the early hours of August 8, 2022. She was born February 28, 1939 in Sherman, Texas. Viewing/visitation is Friday, August 12, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Commerce Funeral Home.  A funeral service will be held Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church, Commerce.

Martha moved...

Aug 5, 2022

James L (JL) Horn, 90, passed to his heavenly abode Friday, August 5, 2022. He was surrounded by family members, his caretaker, and Hospice nurse, at his Churchill Apartment home in Commerce, Texas.  Viewing/visitation will take place Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Cross Trails Cowboy Church.  A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m.  Interment will...

Aug 1, 2022

Linda Sims, a resident of Paris, passed away following an illness at Paris Regional Medical Center.  Arrangements are pending.

Jul 24, 2022

Kay Lowery, 65, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 24, 2022 in Campbell, Texas. She was born on August 4, 1956 in Greenville, Texas to Bob and Vernie Rogers. She was a lifelong resident of Hunt County, growing up in Lone Oak and Quinlan before meeting her husband Michael Jim Lowery in 1975 and settling in...

Jul 19, 2022

Leonard Lee is survived by his wife, Bea Schilling; sons, Larry Schilling and Leonard Schilling; daughter, Renee Green; brothers, Mike Schilling and Robert Schilling; sisters, Mary Ann Schilling, Dorothy Smith, and Juanita Neumann; 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; many in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Marie.

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Jun 25, 2022

Edyce was born January 26, 1944 in New Castle, PA to Charles Robert and Elizabeth Dickson.  She graduated from Neshannock (nah shan ick) High School and attended Slippery Rock College.  There she met the love of her life, Arthur E. “Bud” Kromer.  They were married on February 5, 1965.  In 1967, they moved to the Dallas area.  There she...

Jun 14, 2022

Owen William Hooten, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Dallas, TX.  He was born on July 4, 1933 in Cooper, TX to Owen and Lois Good Hooten.  He graduated from Cooper High School in 1950 and from the University of Texas in Austin in 1957 with a Bachelor of Architecture Degree.  His last 30 years of...