Obituaries

Sep 1, 2020

Terri Jean Watson, 66, of Pickton, TX (formerly of Commerce), died in Dallas on September 1, 2020. Terri was born in Kaufman, Texas on February 11, 1954, the daughter of Will Jedlicka and Frances Starek Jedlicka.

Terri attended Corsicana High School where she participated in numerous clubs and athletics, graduating in 1972. She went on to attend...

Aug 31, 2020

Rheba Louise Martin Icenhower, 90, of Commerce, died peacefully in Greenville, Texas, after a brief illness.  Rheba was born on July 11, 1930 in Commerce, Texas, the daughter of John Oliver Martin and Edith Louise Lamb Martin.  The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place on Saturday, September 5, 2020 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Commerce Funeral...

Aug 21, 2020

Margaret Martinez, of Austin, TX, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2020, in Austin.  She was born in Commerce, TX on June 10, 1948 to Guadalupe and Sabina Martinez.  Margaret taught school with the Austin ISD for 32 years.  After retiring, she worked as secretary for San Jose Catholic Church.      Margaret is survived by six brothers; Lupe Martinez, J.C....

Aug 19, 2020

Frances J. Miller (Sissel) went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.  She was a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  The daughter of Lona Estell England and Charles B. Sissel, she was born on February 26, 1925 in the Jardin community, seven miles north of Commerce, Texas.

Frances made her profession of...

Aug 14, 2020

Phil Stevers, of Commerce, passed away at his residence after an illness.  He was surrounded by his loving family.  There are no services planned.

Aug 9, 2020

Clifford Warren Scheurich, of Honey Grove, passed from this life and entered into eternity while surrounded by loved ones.  There are no services planned at this time.

Aug 8, 2020

Dana Regina Yates, 44, passed away at her home on Saturday, August 8, 2020.  She was born on August 2, 1976 in Houston, Texas to her parents, James Ernest Lane and Donna Renee Brunson Lane.  The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Commerce Funeral Home from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. ...

Aug 4, 2020

Rosemary H. Marcum, 95, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 in Oklahoma City, OK. She was born May 18, 1925 in Ladonia, TX to Will & Florein (Flo) Haden. Rosemary met Roy Benton Marcum at a young age and waited for him to get back from serving in World...

Jul 24, 2020

Roger Dale Compton, of Commerce, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 24, 2020 in Sherman, Texas.  He was born on March 13, 1943 in Celeste, Texas, the son of Emmitt Ray Compton and Mavis Modene Cruse Compton.  A graveside service will take place to honor Roger on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Hogeye Cemetery...

Jul 16, 2020

John M. Ray, born December 5, 1944 in Brady, Texas, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 in Dallas, Texas after a lengthy illness.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Anne Ray, parents Jimmie and Chrystelle Ray, and brother William Thomas Ray.  He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Michael and Natalie Ray of...

Jul 4, 2020

Joe A. McMahan was born to Clyde and Vinnie McMahan in Collin County, Texas. He spent his childhood in Paint Creek, near Haskell, Texas during the Great Depression. As a youth he worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps at Mesa Verde, Colorado.

Joe served as an army medic on the USS Comfort during World War II and...

Jul 3, 2020

Anita Wingo, of Irving, entered into eternal rest with loving family by her side.  She will be laid to rest at Pecan Gap Cemetery on Monday, July 6 at 1:00 p.m.

Jul 2, 2020

On July 2, 2020, Raymond Earl Jacobson, Jr., known to family and friends as Jake or Ray, passed away peacefully in Greenville, Texas, following a brief, but hard-fought bout with esophageal cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service to honor him will be held at noon on Tuesday, October 20, at the Chandler Memorial Cemetery...

Jun 28, 2020

Trinity Lynn Powers, 12, passed away following an accident Sunday, June 28, 2020.  She was born July 31, 2007 in Greenville, Texas, the daughter of Douglas Garrett Powers and Lorrena Mishelle Brown Fox.  The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place Friday, July 3, 2020 at the Commerce Middle School Auditorium from 12:00 pm – 2:00...

Jun 24, 2020

Donna Gwen Funk, 73, of Klondike, died on Wednesday, June 24, 2020.  She was born on February 28, 1947 in Commerce, Texas, the daughter of Sammie Lee Shropshire and Mildred Lilly Shropshire.

Donna attended Rider High School in Wichita Falls, Texas.  On December 12, 1964, she married the love of her life, Donald Keith Funk. They enjoyed...

Jun 13, 2020

Opal Roper, of Commerce, passed away peacefully at Oak Manor Nursing Home with loving family by her side.  Opal's final resting place will be at DFW National Cemetery.

Jun 6, 2020

Edna Mae O’Quinn, 96, of Commerce, died peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2020 in Greenville, Texas.  She was born on March 1, 1924, the daughter of Charlie Jackson Walden and Lula Mae Davis Walden.  The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10 at Commerce Funeral Home.  A funeral service...

May 31, 2020

George Michael Salazar, Sr., of Ladonia, died at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 31, 2020.  He was born on May 21, 1947 in Los Angeles, California to his parents, Jose Salazar and Jessie Castro Salazar.

George attended high school at Garfield High School in Los Angeles, California, graduating in 1965. While in...

May 26, 2020

Sara Breakiron Yates passed away on May 26, 2020 after a battle with lung cancer.  Sara was born in Commerce, Texas on December 3, 1955 to Jack and Mary Etta Breakiron.

Sara attended Commerce High School and later Trend Business College in Oregon.  She was in customer service for Salem Electric and Farmers Electric Co-op.  She loved...

May 24, 2020

Joseph Caesar Ortega passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020.  He was born February 27, 1983 in Dallas, Texas.

Joseph had many interests.  He loved to fish and did so as often as he could when he was not working.  He was a good cook and especially enjoyed cooking for others.  Joseph was very skilled at working...