Obituaries

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...

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...