Obituaries

Jan 30, 2024

Kathryn “Kathy” Melissa Gardner Sandlin passed away peacefully on January 30, 2024.

Kathy was born in Garland, Texas, on April 27, 1976, to Robert J. Gardner and Brenda J. Finigan Gardner. She grew up in Rockwall, graduating from Rockwall High School in 1994. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts from Texas A&M...

Jan 25, 2024

Karen Yvonne McCull was born in Kane, Pennsylvania. She married Glen McCull in 1985. Glen is currently employed by Texas A&M Commerce Police Department.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents Wilgus H. Sewell and Winona G. Fox as well as her sister Charlane Ford. Karen is survived by her brother Kevin Sewell who resides in...

Jan 10, 2024

Glenice Turner, a resident of Ben Franklin, passed away in Paris following a lengthy illness.  No services are planned.

Jan 4, 2024

William Ross “Dub” McQuay, of Honey Grove, Texas, was born in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas on October 30, 1935.   He passed away at his home on January 4, 2024, at the age of 88.   He loved his family and liked telling jokes and stories.  He enjoyed the outdoors, music and was a long-time farmer in Arkansas and Texas.

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Dec 12, 2023

Kody Dewayne French, 38, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. He was born on June 20, 1985, in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of Richard Anthony French and Melissa Jan (Phipps) White.

Kody attended New Albany High School in Indiana as a member of the class of 2003. HIS faith was a...

Nov 26, 2023

William (Bill) Homer Hopkins, 90, of Commerce, Texas, passed away on November 26, 2023.  He was born on July 5, 1933, in Hobbs, New Mexico to Homer Thomas Hopkins and Jewel Elizabeth Rolls Hopkins.

Bill graduated from Odessa High School in Odessa, Texas in 1952.  Proudly served in the United States Army.  Married Dorothy P. Thompson on...

Nov 9, 2023

Paula Collins of Lone Oak, passed away unexpectedly on November 9, 2023.  A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at Top Rail Cowboy Church in Greenville.  The service will also be live streamed on the church's website.  A full obituary is forthcoming.

Oct 20, 2023

Wayne Soloman Guthrie went home to be with the Lord October 20, 2023. He passed away peacefully at his home in Campbell, Texas, with his wife Katie by his side.

Wayne was born to Rutha Lee Hopper and George Soloman Guthrie in Cleveland, Mississippi, on February 2, 1947. He was raised by his Mama and step-father, William...

Oct 1, 2023

Deborah Wymore, a resident of Klondike, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Carrus Health in Sherman, TX, following a lengthy illness. No services are planned at this tine.

Sep 30, 2023

Rodney Lewis Lowrie, 55 years of age, passed away at Christus Trinity Mother Frances hospital in Tyler on Saturday, September 30, 2023.   He was born in Klondike, TX to Velma Jeanine Roundtree and Anson Reese Lowrie, Sr.  A visitation will take place on Thursday, October 5, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home.   Graveside service is...

Sep 22, 2023

Margaret (Marge) Elizabeth Brinkman, 83, went to her eternal home with the Lord on Friday, September 22, 2023. She was born a Connecticut Yankee on March 20, 1940, to Margaret Webster. Raised by her grandmother, Elizabeth DesMarais, and her mother, she lived in Connecticut until junior high school. They then moved to upstate New York, where she graduated from...

Sep 21, 2023

Howie passed late Thursday, September 21, 2023, with the love of his life by his side. He was born on June 9, 1964, in Schoharie, NY.  He married Mark George (the love of his life) on July 27, 1987. They spent most of their life together in Greenville, Texas. Howie worked for New York State Tax and Finance until...

Sep 21, 2023

Doyle George, Jr, 89, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, in Greenville, Texas, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 12, 1934, in Forney, Texas, the son of Bonnie Doyle George and Minerva Belle George.

Doyle married the love of his life, Dorothy Viola Taylor, in Dallas, on February 15, 1957. They enjoyed sixty-six years...

Sep 10, 2023

Betty Jean Melton Holloway passed away on September 10, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on January 1st, 1934 to Geroge and Josie Melton in Huntsville, Alabama where she lived until after she graduated from high school.  After graduation, she and her sister Joyce moved to Dallas, TX to live with their aunt...

Sep 8, 2023

J. Gary Evans, Jr. passed away on September 8, 2023, at the age of 97, in Greenville, Texas. He was born on July 31, 1926, in Bloomington, Texas. Gary was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and great great- grandfather. He is survived by his older sister, Betty Jo Hampton, 98, of Seattle, Washington. Gary is also...

Sep 5, 2023

Jo Ann Coe, born to Walt T. Bishop and Pauline Waits Bishop, in Greenville, Texas, on December 30, 1946, was called home on September 5, 2023.

She reunited with her parents, brothers, Jimmy Bishop, and Randy Bishop, brother-in-law, Jerry D. Rosenbalm, nephews, Jeremy Rosenbalm, and Jason Bishop, Granny Coe, and Granny Lindly.

Jo Ann was...

Aug 31, 2023

Susan Mathews, a long-time resident of Commerce, passed away peacefully in her home on August 31st with her daughter by her side.

Susan was a kind, creative, articulate, talented woman who loved her children above all else. She was passionate about caring for animals and our planet. She saw beauty in all of God’s creation.

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Aug 31, 2023

Tamela "Tammy" Shoff, of Campbell, passed away peacefully at her residence while surrounded by her loved ones.  A graveside service will be held Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Columbia Hill Cemetery in Columbia, LA.

Aug 20, 2023

Clara Ellen Dawson, 78, of Commerce, passed away from injuries sustained in an auto accident on Sunday, August 20, 2023. She was born on December 5, 1944, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to James O’Grady and Clara McKeever O’Grady.

Clara attended high school in St. Joseph, Missouri. She had many varied hobbies that she enjoyed, such as crafts,...

Aug 13, 2023

Robert (Bob) E.L. Johnson Jr. was a beloved husband, father and grandfather, a staunch advocate for those in need, and a community leader who loved Commerce and worked tirelessly for the betterment of all its citizens. His death on Sunday, August 13, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in McKinney marked the end of a lifelong quest to...