Obituaries

Dec 9, 2022

Laurie Christopher, a Commerce resident, passed away at Oak Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation following an illness.  Laurie's final resting place will be in her beloved state of Nebraska.

Dec 6, 2022

Paulette (Bateman) Burden Owen, 73, passed away unexpectedly at Lake Point Hospital on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. She was born on May 25, 1949, to Woodrow Wilson Bateman and Myrtle (Givens) Bateman, in Tylertown, Mississippi.

Paulette attended high school in Mt. Herman, Louisiana, graduating with the class of 1967. She then studied in New Orleans, Louisiana, earning...

Dec 6, 2022

Stanley Dwayne Turner, 74, of Commerce, passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Briarcliff Health Center of Greenville.  Stanley was born on July 28, 1948 in Bossier City, Louisiana at Barksdale Air Force Base to Dorsey and Maudine Turner.  After graduating from Commerce High School, he went on to serve his country during the...

Nov 29, 2022

Bobby G Johnson was born March 22, 1933 in Commerce Tx. He was the son of Harold F Johnson and Maybelle Ferguson. A visitation will take place on Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Commerce Funeral Home.  Bobby will be laid to rest in Pecan Gap Cemetery on Friday, December 2, 2022 at 11:00 a.m....

Nov 21, 2022

Madilde Micky, a resident of Ft. Worth, passed away unexpectedly at Texas Health Hospital in Fort Worth.  A viewing/visitation is scheduled for Friday, December 9, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home.  A funeral service will take place on Saturday, December 10, 2022 beginning at 1:00 p.m.  Madilde will then journey back to her native...

Nov 20, 2022

Celia LeeAnn (Krum) Fisher, of Commerce, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 20, 2022. She was born on October 9, 1948, in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of Jack R Krum and Dorothy Collene (Coatney) Krum.

Celia attended high school in Davenport, Iowa, a member of the class of 1966. On June 29, 1968, she married the love...

Nov 10, 2022

Frances (Frankie) Lorene Klas Anderson was born March 21, 1921 in Southmayd, Texas to Henry and Laura (Saunders) Klas. On November 10, 2022, Frankie, 101, peacefully rejoined her husband James Lowell Anderson, daughter Jimmie Boyd, son-in law Jackie and grandson Jon, including her parents and siblings Alvin, John, Buster, Bill Klas, Evelyn Gray, Mae Ruyle and Betty Saunier.

Nov 9, 2022

Harold Prince, 78, of Commerce, passed away after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, in Princeton, Texas. He was born on April 3, 1944, in Commerce, the son of Charles Peterson Prince and Maggie Rebecca (Henry) Prince.

Harold was a lifelong resident of Commerce. He attended Commerce High School, a member of the class of...

Nov 6, 2022

John Dee Melton, 68, of Commerce, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 6, 2022. He was born on August 8, 1954, in Pawnee, Oklahoma, the son of Victor Paul Melton and Constance Jeanne (Nimrod) Melton.

John had lived in Commerce many years. He worked in maintenance for many different companies. He most recently worked for...

Oct 16, 2022

Emanuel Glenn passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  No services are planned.

Oct 12, 2022

John Riley Sands of Commerce, passed away on October 12, 2022 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. He was born November 14, 1938 in Commerce, Texas, the son of Lee A. Sands and Nannie Pearl Shirley.  Viewing/visitation will take place Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home.  A funeral service will be held on Sunday,...

Sep 29, 2022

Benrina Enicar, of Commerce, passed away at Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville after an illness.  Benrina's family and friends honored her with a beautiful service on November 5, 2022.  Benrina's journey will end in her beloved land of Micronesia.

Sep 19, 2022

Michael R. Cagle, 74, formerly of Commerce, passed away in Dallas, on September 19, 2022.  A memorial service will take place Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. on the campus of Texas A&M-Commerce, at the Pavillion at Charles Garvin Lake.

He was born on March 21, 1948, to Roland Cagle and Rosie Cagle.

Michael...

Sep 11, 2022

Robert Lee Keener, 68, of Commerce, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, September 11, 2022. Robert was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on June 7, 1954, the son of George Leon Keener and Pearl Elizabeth (Collins) Keener. The funeral will take place on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at 9:30 am, at St. Seraphim Cathedral in Dallas. Burial will...

Sep 10, 2022

Howard Barrow “Chub” Lambert was born April 9, 1931 in Broken Bow, OK, and passed away September 10, 2022, in Paris, TX. His quiet wisdom, kind spirit, and dry sense of humor will be greatly missed!  Viewing and visitation will take place on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Commerce Funeral Home.  A funeral...

Sep 5, 2022

Judy K Ransom, 78, of Commerce, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022, in McKinney, Texas.  She was born in Rio Grand City, Texas on February 15, 1944, the daughter of Pete Suddath and Sally Parker Suddath. The family will receive friends at a visitation to take place at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 17, at Cross Trails Cowboy...

Aug 11, 2022

Audrey Waddell, of Rockwall, passed away peacefully at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas.  Arrangements are pending.

Aug 9, 2022

Marian Elizabeth "Libby" Pike passed away peacefully following an illness.  A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Rosemound Cemetery in Commerce.

Aug 9, 2022

Martha Moore, 83, stepped peacefully into heaven in the early hours of August 8, 2022. She was born February 28, 1939 in Sherman, Texas. Viewing/visitation is Friday, August 12, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Commerce Funeral Home.  A funeral service will be held Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church, Commerce.

Martha moved...

Aug 5, 2022

James L (JL) Horn, 90, passed to his heavenly abode Friday, August 5, 2022. He was surrounded by family members, his caretaker, and Hospice nurse, at his Churchill Apartment home in Commerce, Texas.  Viewing/visitation will take place Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Cross Trails Cowboy Church.  A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m.  Interment will...