Obituaries

Nov 13, 2024

Raymond Joseph Embro of Commerce passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 69 on November 13, 2024. Ray was a loving husband, father, and grandpa, who was known throughout his community. He and his wife, Sheri Embro, were together 38 years and created a life full of love with children and grandchildren who adored him.  A visitation...

Nov 5, 2024

Baby Boy Molina was born sleeping on November 5, 2024.  He is safe in the arms of Jesus.

Nov 1, 2024

Christopher Alan Shaw left his earthly home on Friday, November 1, 2024.  A visitation will take place on Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 1:00 to 2:00 at First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas.  A memorial service to celebrate Chris’ life will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the church.

Born in Greenville, Texas on January 15, 1971...

Oct 24, 2024

Jamie E Kee, of Campbell, passed away at Baylor Scott and White in Dallas following an illness.  No services are planned.

Oct 23, 2024

Helen Hillbish, a resident of Cooper, passed away peacefully at CC Young Senior Living in Dallas, at the age of 99.   The family will host a celebration of life on December 20, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery, CR 1030, Cooper, TX 75432.  A reception will follow at Cooper Methodist Church fellowship hall, 200 Southwest 1st St., Cooper....

Oct 18, 2024

Gina Virginia (Conner) Ivy, 81, passed away peacefully in Cooper, Texas on October 18, 2024. She was born on October 22, 1942, in Florence, Arizona, the daughter of O.D. Conner and Edna Lucille Logan.  A memorial service will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

Gina graduated...

Oct 16, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia (Trish) Thornton on October 16, 2024 at the age of 81. Trish was born on June 21, 1943 in Charleston, South Carolina, the daughter of James Haskell Trotter and Thelma Annette Craven.

Trish attended the James A. Gray High School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, graduating...

Oct 9, 2024

Odeana McFadden Stewart, 84, of Commerce, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born on August 5, 1940, in Commerce, the daughter of Dalford McFadden and Geneva Patterson McFadden. The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place on Monday, October 14, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 pm at Commerce...

Oct 7, 2024

Nancy Myers McFarland of Commerce passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 83 on October 7, 2024 at Medical City Hospital in Plano, Texas after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke two days earlier. A retired educator and loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Nancy was a kind and cheerful woman who was known throughout her community for her service...

Oct 5, 2024

Kathleen Anita Capehart passed away peacefully Saturday, October 5th at Tender Care Colonial Lodge after a brief, but tumultuous, battle with cancer. She was 76 years old.

Kathleen lived a life of laughter, love, and faith- always trying to find strength and a smile in even the toughest of times. She was born October 18th, 1947 in...

Sep 28, 2024

Jerry Alvin Liston, 76, of Commerce, Texas, passed away on September 28, 2024 at UTSW Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.  His wife of over 50 years, Linda Sue Luckett, as well as his children were by his side.  Jerry was born on September 11, 1948 to Alvin Arthur Liston and Verda Ruth Carr.

Jerry grew up in...

Sep 4, 2024

Anna Lee Talley Crouch, age 88, passed away peacefully with family by her side at the Sanctuary at Bear Lake in Apopka, Florida, on September 4, 2024. She is survived by her daughter Rana Smith of Sorrento, Florida and son, Greg Crouch of Austin, Texas. Her son, Daniel Rayburn Crouch, preceded her in death in 1997. Anna is survived...

Sep 4, 2024

Rhonda Carol Cook, 58, of Cooper, TX passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at the home of her parents, Richard and Mary Miller, after a long battle with cancer.  The angels in heaven were rejoicing as another child of God was taken home and set free from pain.  Visitation will be held on Friday, September 13, 2024, from 6:00-8:00...

Aug 31, 2024

Dr. Jack Glen Pirkey, 87, of Commerce, died at his home (The Lytle Home Place) August 31, 2024. His wife of 68 years, Beverly Jo Lytle, as well as family members, were at his side.

Survivors include his son and daughter in law, Dr. Steve and Shelley Pirkey of Wylie, Texas; grandchildren; Chase Pirkey and his fiancé...

Aug 19, 2024

Clyde Marion Spurlock, a 44 year resident of Commerce, passed away peacefully at home on August 19, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.  He was born on January 25, 1954 to James Clifton Spurlock and Clyde Mercedes Keller.

Marion graduated from Commerce High School with the class of 1973 and went on to enjoy an 18 year career...

Aug 10, 2024

Shawn Allan Karnes, a resident of Commerce, passed away at his home on August 10, 2024.  The family will hold a memorial service Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Commerce.

Aug 4, 2024

Marquis Jamal Reed, Jr. was born on May 30, 2024 to Harley Diandra Nierman and Marquis Jamal Reed.  He passed away peacefully and entered Heaven’s gates on August 4, 2024.  Marquis is survived by his mother, Harley Nierman; his father, Marquis Reed; grandma, Cierra Robinson; grandparents, James and Tisha Reed; aunties, Chassidy Reed, Jay Long, and Mecia Reed; uncle,...

Jul 30, 2024

Billie Callendar, of Cumby, entered into Eternity on 7/30/24.  No services are planned.

Jul 25, 2024

Edward Mahan passed away peacefully at Greenville Gardens in the early morning hours of July 25, 2024.  No services are planned.

Jul 18, 2024

Melissa Albright, a resident of Sulphur Springs, TX, passed away in Tyler at Christus Mother Frances hospital.  A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home, 1505 Washington St., Commerce.