Obituaries

Jul 28, 2021

Marcia Anne Eddy, 79, of Campbell, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.  She was born in Hollywood, California on May 31, 1942, the daughter of Leo Elsworth Eddy and Florence Iva Packard Eddy.

Marcia attended Van Nuys High School, graduating with the class of 1960.  She then earned an Associate of Art...

Jul 19, 2021

Esther Eblen, a resident of Ladonia, passed away in Paris, TX on Monday, July 19.  No services are planned at this time.

Jul 17, 2021

Frank Knight Chaney Jr (Scoot), 76, of Commerce passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021.He was born in Greenville, Texas on November 21, 1944, the son of Frank Knight Chaney, Sr., and Lenora An Alexander. The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church...

Jul 17, 2021

Sara Lou Keesee Gibson was born November 10, 1946, in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Joel and Ruby Keesee. She was a faithful Christian for 63 years, having been baptized into Christ on April 30, 1958 in Wewoka. She graduated as salutatorian from Wewoka High School in 1965 and went on to graduate in 1969 with a degree in Home Economics...

Jul 12, 2021

Vickie Lynn Linley, 65, of Commerce, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 12, 2021. She was born on November 2, 1955, in Mesquite, Texas, the daughter of Howard Wayne Westbrook and Katherine Jean Bell Westbrook.

Vickie attended high school in Lone Oak as a member of the class of 1974. She spent much of her working life...

Jul 9, 2021

Dr. Chester R. Robinson, 64, of Commerce, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021, following a brief illness. He was born in Bluefield, Virginia, on September 21, 1956, the son of James Chester Robinson and Betty Loraine Monroe Robinson. A memorial service will be held to honor Chester on Monday, July 12, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at First United...

Jul 3, 2021

Walter (Walt) Ervin Parker of Commerce, Texas stepped into heaven on July 3, 2021 at the age of 94.  Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 7, 2021 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm at Commerce Funeral Home.  A funeral service will follow at 3:00 pm.  Interment will take place Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 10:15 am at Dallas Fort Worth...

Jun 20, 2021

Janeatha Leigh Barnes, 66, of Commerce, passed away after a lengthy illness on Sunday, June 20, 2021.  She was born on June 2, 1955, in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of William H. Keller and Lillian Lawson Keller.  A memorial service for Janeatha will take place on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home.

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Jun 18, 2021

Deborah Lynn Butterfly departed this world suddenly and unexpectedly on June 18, 2021.  There are no services planned at this time.

Jun 17, 2021

Connie Joan (Shipp) Foretich, “Mama Connie,” 65, of Commerce, passed away, after a lengthy battle with breast cancer, on Thursday, June 17, 2021. She was born on January 18, 1956, in Grapevine, Texas, the daughter of Carl Shipp and Florence Luckett Shipp. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at Commerce Funeral...

Jun 9, 2021

Jimmie Frank Moore, 72, of Commerce, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, June 9, 2021.  He was born on August 25, 1948, in Commerce, Texas, the son of Jack Aubrey Moore and Grace Reagan Moore.  The family will receive friends at a memorial gathering to take place on Saturday, June 26, 2021, from...

May 25, 2021

Clayton Jerome “CJ” Sweesy, Jr., 48, of Dallas, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Plano, Texas.  He was born on May 23, 1973, in Key West, Florida, the son of Clayton “Jerry” Jerome Sweesy, Sr. and Debi Lynn Penrod Sweesy.  Burial will take place at DFW National Cemetery on July 23, 2021, at 3:00 p.m.

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May 23, 2021

Paul Robert Welch, 53, of Greenville, died on Sunday, May 23, 2021 after a brief illness.  He was born on December 14, 1967 in Greenville, Texas, the son of Lester Lee Welch and Jeanette Sibley Welch Norris.

Paul was raised in Commerce.  He attended Commerce High School, graduating in 1991.  Paul attended Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Commerce...

May 15, 2021

Robert “Bob” Couch Grove, 87, of Commerce, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 15, 2021.  He was born on July 18, 1933 in Dallas, Texas, the son of Joseph Gilbert Grove and Nell Elizabeth Couch Grove.  A funeral will take place on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home with Reverend Samuel Caldwell officiating.

May 12, 2021

Doris June Lawwill, 76, of Cumby, passed away on May 12, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on June 20, 1944 in Valley Creek, Tennessee, the daughter of Gilbert Hatfield and Goldie Lee Dunn Hatfield.  The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place on Monday, May 17, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at...

May 11, 2021

Thomas James Reel was called home to the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.  He was born on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 7:17 p.m. weighing 1 lb. 4.7 oz. and measuring 10.63 in. long at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano.  In his short 4 days, his sweet story touched all our lives.  We are blessed...

May 8, 2021

Patricia Annette (Jones) Pope transitioned from life on May 8th, 2021, at the age of 81.  Pat was born on April 25th, 1940, in Gilmer, Texas, to Harmon Woodrow and Troy (Lansdale) Jones. She grew up and attended public schools in New Boston, Texas, and subsequently earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Texas Woman’s University, a master’s degree...

May 4, 2021

Rosenda ‘Rose’ ‘Chenda’ Perez Ohsiek, 84, was born September 5th, 1936 in Meoqui Chihuahua, Mexico. She passed away peacefully in her home in Commerce, TX on May 4th, 2021.  ‘Chenda’ came to the U.S. as a young teenager, attending Lydia Patterson Institute in El Paso. She began her career in retail and thoroughly enjoyed her job as a bridal...

Apr 30, 2021

Freddie Lee Cauley, 71, of Dallas, Texas, died peacefully at his home while surrounded by his family on Friday, April 30, 2021.  He was born on January 4, 1950 in Commerce, Texas, the son of Troy Lee Cauley and Fredna Lakey Cauley.

Freddie attended Garland High School, graduating with the class of 1968.  The majority of his...

Apr 19, 2021

Alfred M. Zarate, 70, of Kaufman, Texas, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, April 19, 2021.  He was born on August 26, 1950 in Melvin, Texas, the son of Santos Zarate and Isidra Maldonado Zarate.

Al attended high school in Cisco, Texas, graduating in 1968.  He married his wife of 34 years, Rose Laverne, on...