Obituaries

Sep 17, 2019

Tommy Dale Stephenson, 73, of Quitman, Texas passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, in Grand Saline, Texas. He was born in Commerce, Texas on May 28, 1946, to Marvin William Stephenson and Grace Lou Perkins Stephenson.

The family will receive friends at a visitation from 1:00-2:00 pm on Saturday, September 21 at Commerce Funeral Home and...

Sep 5, 2019

Royce Murray, of Sulphur Springs, passed away in Greenville following a brief illness.  No services are planned at this time.

Aug 21, 2019

Charles Lawrence Leist, Jr. 68, of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 in Pittsburg, Texas.  He was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on January 25, 1951, to Charles Lawrence Leist, Sr. and Ruth Bryan Leist.

Charles graduated from Riverside High School in Parsons, Tennessee in 1969.  He spent some time attending Austin Peay University in...

Aug 6, 2019

Clarence “Jerry” Lytle was born on October 31, 1933 to Clarence Jesse and Thelma Lytle. He often joked the cards were stacked against him since he was red-headed, freckle-faced, born on Halloween, and his parents named him Clarence. Jerry was a truly humble and honorable man who saw the very best in people and had an endless passion to...

Aug 1, 2019

James Lewis Coody, 68, of Campbell, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family.  He was born on December 13, 1950 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to Edwin Austin Coody and Mary Jeanette Given Coody.  The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place Monday, August 5, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 pm at...

Jul 22, 2019

Janice Aimee Guerra King died peacefully at her home in Dallas on July 22, 2019.  She is survived by her husband, Weldon Ben King, two sons, Clifford Breyel (Kathie) and Rodney Breyel (Misty), a daughter, Janine Breyel (Randy Minor) and a stepdaughter, Emily (Geoff) Brenner.  She leaves behind eleven grandchildren:  Daniel Simpson (Danielle), Mason Minor (Erika), Quintin Minor, Emerson...

Jul 18, 2019

Paul Parrish Pace, of Commerce, passed away unexpectedly at his residence.  No services are planned at this time.

Jul 17, 2019

Ava Ann "Abie" Duncan, formerly of Commerce, passed away earlier this year in Houston, TX.  A committal service will be held on Saturday, September 21, at 11:00 a.m. at Rosemound Cemetery with Rev. Sam Caldwall officiating.

Known as "Abie", she was the daughter of Ava Lee DeJernett and John Cameron Brecheen, and the granddaughter of Dr. W....

Jul 14, 2019

Ruth Pauline Briggs, 85, of Campbell, Texas, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 in Commerce, Texas.  She was born on June 24, 1934 in Marlin, Texas to Herman Schmalz and Vernita Kruger Schmalz. The family will receive visitors on Friday, July 19, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home.  The funeral will take place on Saturday, July...

Jul 8, 2019

Ernie Shipman, of Ladonia, passed away at his home following an illness.  He is resting with Jesus.  The family will have a private memorial service at a later date.

Jul 4, 2019

Charles Kennedy, of Commerce, passed away at his home following an illness.  There are no services planned at this time.

Jun 12, 2019

Matthew Vance Crutchfield, 40, of Commerce, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 in Commerce.  Matt was born on March 7, 1979 in Wichita, Kansas to Ronald Crutchfield and Carol Ann Wilkinson.

Matt attended Mesquite Poteet High School.  Following high school, he spent some time attending Texas A&M-Commerce.  He had a real affinity for video games, which...

May 30, 2019

Johnnie Lee Henderson, Jr., 67, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019, surrounded by his family.  He was born on December 28, 1951 in Clarksville, Texas to Johnnie Lee Henderson, Sr. and Evelyn Young Henderson.  The family will receive friends at a visitation on Friday, May 31, 2019 at First Baptist Church in Commerce from 6:00 p.m....

May 23, 2019

Jessie Mae West, 85, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 in Paris, Texas.  She was born on March 15, 1934 in Cleburne, Texas to Hiram and Ruby Moore.  A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home.  A committal service will take place at Dallas Ft. Worth National...

May 19, 2019

Velma Louise Schubert went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 19, 2019. She was born to Tollie Parker & Ivereen Denny Parker on July 20, 1938 in Dallas, Texas. Her parents preceded her in death, along with 2 siblings; Maurice Parker and Shirley Parker McFaul. Velma is survived by one sister, Mavis Parker Shute and one...

May 16, 2019

Antonio Loya, 41, of Commerce, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 in Dallas, while surrounded by his family.  He was born on December 14, 1977 in Fremont, California to Tony Loya and Deborah Ann Antonetti.

Antonio is survived by his wife, Brandy; his children, Levi Rogers and Angelina Loya; his brothers, Adam Antonetti, Justin Loya and...

May 11, 2019

Kenneth Dale Cummings, 76, of Emory, Texas, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019 in Tyler, Texas.  Kenneth was born on September 28, 1942 in Konawa, Oklahoma to Virgil Herman Cummings and Gertha Irene Branscum Cummings

Kenneth attended high school in Konawa, Oklahoma.  On February 9, 1970 he married the love of his life, Cathy Cupit.  Some...

Apr 18, 2019

Marvin Edward Bailey Jr., 63, of Commerce TX, passed away peacefully in his home on April 18, 2019.

Visitation will be held from 10 am to 12 pm on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Cross Trails Cowboy Church in Fairlie, TX.  Funeral Services will be held immediately following visitation at 12 pm, with Jason Cunningham officiating....

Apr 10, 2019

Gerald Neal, 64 years of age, a resident of Winnsboro, TX, passed away in Winnsboro while surrounded by his loving family.  The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.

Apr 8, 2019

Shirley Erb, of Commerce, passed away at her residence while surrounded by loved ones.  No services are planned at this time.