Obituaries

Jul 31, 2023

Larry Wayland Myers, a resident of Tyler, TX and formerly a Commerce resident, passed away at Mother Francis Hospital in Tyler following a lengthy illness.

As a boy, Larry grew up on a farm and learned the value of working the land.  He attended Commerce High School, graduating with the class of 1969.   Upon his graduation, Larry...

Jul 26, 2023

Dr. Charles Proctor Elliott, Jr., beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died of Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 85.  Ignoring the famous Dylan Thomas advice, Charles chose to go gentle into that good night on July 26, 2023, and was met by his loving parents and precious son, Christopher.

Charles was born to Charles Proctor Elliott, Sr.,...

Jul 22, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Linda Roosevelt, 82, announces her passing on July 22, 2023 at Hunt Regional Hospital.  Commerce Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.  A memorial service to celebrate Linda's life is scheduled for August 19, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Greenville Club Lake Clubhouse, 4466 Club House Road, Greenville, TX 75402....

Jul 17, 2023

Lynn Greer, a resident of Campbell, passed away at his home.  A graveside service will be held Monday, July 24, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Brigham Cemetery.

Jul 12, 2023

Barbara Kemp McCoy died peacefully, at Colonial Lodge in Greenville, TX on July 12, 2023.  A committal service will take place at the DFW National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX on August 7, 2023 at 9:15 a.m.

Barbara was born April 25, 1933 in Waskom, TX.  She was the youngest child of three, born to...

Jul 7, 2023

Barba Lane McCord of Allen, Texas, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023.  She was born in Poole Creek (Lott), Falls County, Texas, on July 31, 1932, the daughter of Abner and Lizzie Belle Tardy.  The family will receive friends at a visitation on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 10:00 am at the Church of Christ in Commerce, Texas. ...

Jul 4, 2023

Kimber Clark, a resident of Commerce, passed away peacefully at her home on July 4, 2022. No services are planned.

Jul 3, 2023

Regina "Kay" Scott, of Commerce, passed away peacefully at her home with loved ones by her side.  A visitation will take place Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home and Cremation Service.  A funeral service will immediately follow at the funeral home beginning at 2:00 p.m.  Interment will be at Rosemound Cemetery.

Jun 29, 2023

Betty Jo Claunch Vigus, 97, of Commerce, passed away on June 29, 2023. She was born May 14, 1926 in Carbondale, Illinois, the daughter of Marion and Evalena Claunch.

Betty grew up in Carbondale, Illinois on the family farm where her mother and father farmed. She met the love of her life, Bobby Vigus, on a train...

Jun 26, 2023

Patricia LaNelle Russ Gregg was born on April 25, 1947, to Thomas A and LaNelle Russ in Queens, New York.   She passed away peacefully on June 26, 2023.  A visitation for Patti will be held on Friday, July 7, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home.  A Celebration of Life service is scheduled for Saturday,...

Jun 13, 2023

Patsy Ruth Kelly, 85, of Commerce, passed away after a brief illness, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. She was born on August 5, 1937, in Fairlie, Texas, the daughter of Charlie Jackson Walden and Lula Mae (Davis) Walden. The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place on Monday, June 19, at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist...

May 29, 2023

Norma Alice Kilby, 98, who has lived in Commerce for three years, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, May 29, 2023. She was born on September 14, 1924, in Davis, West Virginia, the daughter of Mose David Tewell and Nettie Alcinda (Burley) Tewell. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 12:00 p.m.,...

May 23, 2023

Kathleen Bagwell McQuay, 84, of Honey Grove, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born on July 30, 1938, in Palacios, Texas, the daughter of Ray Armster Bagwell and Clara Bell Louise (Carter) Bagwell.

Kathleen married William Ross “W.R.” McQuay in a ceremony that took place on October 2, 1955,...

May 13, 2023

Christopher Mark Perkins, 64, of Dallas, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 13, 2023. He was born on December 19, 1958, in Dallas, Texas, the son of Donald Durwood Perkins and Katherine Ann Kernion Perkins.  A visitation will be held on Friday, May 19, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home in Commerce.  The...

May 5, 2023

Bohumil Egnac “Bob” Machart, 84, of Commerce, passed away peacefully at home on May 5, 2023.  He was born on April 16, 1939, in Halletsville, Texas, to Bohumil Augustus Machart and Albina Lillian Gallia Machart.

Bob grew up in the prairie and farmlands west of Houston. He was raised, along with his eight siblings, by their loving...

Apr 26, 2023

Rosa Lee Calton, 78, of Commerce, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 after a lengthy illness. She was born on December 5, 1944, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, the daughter of James Pippin and Ruby Kennedy Pippin.

Rosa attended Southside High School in Arkansas, graduating with the class of 1963.  Most recently, she worked as a shipping...

Apr 25, 2023

Uvone Reid, 77, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2023, at 5:40 in the morning. She was born October 2, 1945, at home in Wilburton, Oklahoma, to Loyd and Lena Reid. Uvone was the middle child of nine, with six sisters and two brothers. She was afflicted with a medical mishap at the age of eleven months, which left...

Apr 19, 2023

Patricia Berry passed away peacefully at home in Austin, Texas on April 19, 2023 at the age of 88, holding her daughter Sonya’s hand and supported by her nurse Beth and NP Christie from Hospice Austin.

Patricia was born on February 14, 1935, in Paris, Texas to Robert H. Berry and Nancy Lee (Pat) Berry.  Patricia leaves...

Apr 10, 2023

Judah Isaac Ze'ev Johnston was born sleeping at Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite.  A graveside service will be held Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Wolfe City.

Apr 7, 2023

On April 7, 2023, James Houston Ripley passed away peacefully surrounded by all his family.  While the past year has been a difficult one for James, it has given him cherished “bonus” time with family and friends.   A visitation will take place on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Commerce Funeral Home.  A funeral service will follow...