Obituaries

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...

Aug 22, 2021

Carolyn Jean Bearden, 65, of Commerce, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 22, 2021.  She was born on October 10, 1955, in Commerce, Texas to Henry Cleborn Cupit and Billie Margaret Matkins Cupit

Carolyn attended Cumby High School. On June 30, 1973, she married the love of her life, Kenneth...

Aug 20, 2021

Cannon Harold Pate, 51, passed from this earthly home to his eternal home in the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, while surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, August 20, 2021, at St. Frances Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  A graveside service will take place on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Forest...

Aug 11, 2021

David Earl Hindman, 86, of Commerce, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. He was born on August 7, 1935, in Plainview, Texas, the son of William Earl Hindman and Ethel Elizabeth Berry Hindman.  A memorial service is planned for Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 11:00 am at Commerce Funeral Home. ...

Aug 11, 2021

Leslie Taylor Miles, 95, of Ladonia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. He was born on May 6,1926 in Como, Mississippi, the son of Leslie Miles and Clara-Mai Taylor Miles. Shortly after high school, Les enlisted in the United States Navy, obtaining the rank of Seaman Second Class. He was honorably discharged on May 14, 1946. Following...

Jul 29, 2021

James Ray, a Commerce resident, passed away at Oak Manor Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.  No services are planned at this time.