Obituaries

Gunnar Montana Cook

Feb 24, 2017

Gunnar Cook passed away at his home in Commerce early Friday morning (2/24/17).

Shirley Ann Scott

Feb 20, 2017

Shirley Ann Scott, 70, of Commerce, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017 in Greenville.  She was born on January 21, 1947 in Foreman, Arkansas, the daughter of William David Miller and Julia Ann Whisenhunt Miller.  Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Commerce Funeral Home.  A funeral service will immediately follow at 2:00...

Van Charles Shipp

Jan 26, 2017

Van Charles Shipp, 59, of Commerce, Texas, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at his home in Commerce.  He was born on May 20, 1957 in Commerce, the son of Bobby Joe Shipp and Theresa June Sparkman.  Visitation will take place on Sunday, January 29, 2017 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home.  A funeral service will be...

James Bradley Rollins

Jan 26, 2017

James Bradley (Brad) Rollins was born April 19, 1959, in Sulphur Springs, and passed away Jan. 26, 2017, at age 57, in Dallas, after a courageous fight against cancer. He was the son of James Rollins and Yvonne Stewart Rollins. His grandparents were Bert and Inez Mobley Rollins and Raymon and Lucille Vaughn Stewart. Brad lived in Ridgeway, until...

James L. "Danny" Choate, Jr.

Jan 2, 2017

James "Danny" Choate, Jr. of Sulphur Springs, TX passed away peacefully yesterday in Tyler, TX.  There are no services planned at this time.

Josephine (Madaferi) Perricone

Dec 27, 2016

Josephine Perricone of Sulphur Springs, TX passed away peacefully early this morning.  There are no services planned at this time.

Nannie Canady

Dec 20, 2016

Nannie Mae Canady, 103, of Dallas, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 in Carrollton, Texas.  She was born on June 18, 1913 in Scatter Branch, Texas, the daughter of Arthur Turley and Minnie Josephine Parker Turley.

After graduating from Commerce High School, Nannie attended East Texas State Normal College, where she obtained her degree in education. ...

Susan Atkins

Nov 11, 2016

Susan Atkins, 69, of Richardson, Texas, died peacefully on Friday, November 11, 2016, surrounded by her family.  She was born on July 8, 1947 in Commerce, Texas, the daughter of James Donald Atkins and Jo Evelyn Duncan.

Growing up in Commerce, Susan attended Commerce High School, graduating in 1965.  She then attended East Texas State University where...

Lucille Lawwill

Oct 6, 2016

M. Lucille Lawwill, 89, of Commerce, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016 at her  home in Commerce.  She was born on September 12, 1927 in Bond,  Kentucky, the daughter of Leonard Cunagin and Sallie Helen Carmack.  Visitation will be on Monday, October 10, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October...

Joe Stuart Allen

Oct 4, 2016

Joe Stuart Allen, 75, of Commerce, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, in Commerce.  He was born on January 22, 1941 in Sherman, Texas, the son of Mike Allen and Sybil Blackburn Allen.  Visitation will be on Friday, October 7, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home.  Funeral Services will be held on Saturday,...

Donald J Reid

Sep 15, 2016

Dr. Donald J. “Doc” Reid, 78, passed away at his home in Commerce, Texas on the morning of September 15th. Don is survived by his wife, Patricia Campbell Reid; children, Mark (wife: Melinda), Celia (Husband: Eric); grandchildren, Campbell and Rockney; all of Commerce. His sister Rilda and brother Jim live in Rochester, New York. His brother Gary lives in...

John C Lamb

Aug 13, 2016

John C Lamb passed away August 13, 2016 in Mesquite, Texas, his home for 58 years. He was born in Paris, Texas,  November 29, 1931.  He grew up in Cooper, where he graduated from Cooper High School.  John C had a paper route, hauled hay, worked at his parent's cafe and at his father's lumber yard.  John was a...

Brenda Jane Ayres

Jul 26, 2016

Brenda Jane Stephenson Ayres, 76, of Commerce, Texas died peacefully on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, surrounded by her children.  She was born on July 19, 1940, in Lubbock, Texas, the daughter of John Derrell Stephenson and Sarah Jane Littrell.

Growing up in Lubbock, Brenda was a member of the first graduating class of Monterrey High School.  While...

Roger Clements

Jul 18, 2016

Roger Paul Clements, 64, of Cooper, Texas, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016 surrounded by his family.  He was born on September 26, 1951 in Dallas, Texas, the son of Edwin Bud Clements and Hazel Louise Smith.

Roger’s extended family has a long history in Cooper.  His family moved to town shortly after his birth.  He...

Doris Abbott Hancock

Jul 7, 2016

Doris Abbott Hancock was born July 28, 1919 to Frederick Roy and Lora Roberts Abbott in Idabel, OK.  She grew up in Idabel and attended college at Southeastern Oklahoma State and Oklahoma State University.  She had the unique opportunity to work in the Pentagon during World War II.  She had the highest security clearance given any civilian and worked...

David Tijerina

Jun 8, 2016

David Perez Tijerina, 70, of Cumby, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 8, 2016.  He was born on January 21, 1946 in Luling, Texas to Santiago Gill Tijerina and Elmira Perez Tijerina.   Mr. Tijerina’s family will receive relatives and friends at a visitation to be held Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 11:00 a.m....

Harold Martin

May 29, 2016

No services are planned at this time.

Jennifer Lynn Champion

May 25, 2016

Jennifer Lynn Champion, 53, of Commerce, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 in Dallas, Texas.  She was born on October 25, 1962 in Eads, Colorado, the daughter of Albert Eugene Clark and Roxie Irene Luellen Clark.

Jennifer moved to Commerce in 2014.  She loved anything to do with the outdoors.  She especially enjoyed spending time in...

Kenneth Bearden

May 5, 2016

Kenneth Ray Bearden, 61, of Commerce, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 5, 2016.  He was born December 20, 1954 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to James Dudley Bearden and Christine George Bearden.

Kenneth graduated from Cumby High School in 1973.  He was then hired by his brother-in-law, Kenneth Cummings to work...

Dr. Dan R Jones

Apr 29, 2016

Dan Richard Jones, Ph.D., unexpectedly passed away at his home in Commerce, Texas in the early morning of Friday, April 29, 2016; he was 63 years old. Born on April 1, 1953 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Jones is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Richard Lavern Jones and Frances Wilson Jones of Corpus Christi, Texas.

Dan is...