Obituaries

Variee Flanagan

Variee Flanagan

Dec 27, 2025

Variee Flanagan, a beacon of love and service, was born on January 22, 1935, in Hope, Arkansas, and embarked on her journey to a peaceful rest surrounded by her loving family on December 27, 2025, in Commerce, Texas. Variee’s steadfast devotion to family and faith carved a legacy of compassion that echoes through the hearts of all who knew her.

For...

John Millard McKibben

John Millard McKibben

Jan 1, 2026

John McKibben, 90, of Commerce passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Plano Medical Center.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at Fairlie Baptist Church. A visitation will be held one hour prior. Burial will follow funeral service at Sonora Cemetery.

Kathryn O'Brien Hutchinson

Kathryn O'Brien Hutchinson

Dec 29, 2025

Kathryn Hutchinson, 64, of Commerce passed away at her residence in the early hours of Monday, December 29, 2025. She was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on December 17, 1961, the daughter of Frederick Eichorn and Mary Lucille Crimmins. Kathryn was employed at the Dairy Queen in Cooper, Texas. Kathryn was known to be an avid Dallas Cowboy fan, whether...

Peggy Jean Aubrey

Peggy Jean Aubrey

Dec 20, 2025

Peggy Jean Aubrey, born on March 9, 1971, in Plainview, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, in Commerce, Texas. A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Peggy's life was marked by her resilience, hard work, and deep commitment to her family and community.

Peggy graduated from Fannindel High School and devoted herself to various jobs throughout her lifetime, including...

Gladys Marie Allen

Gladys Marie Allen

Dec 13, 2025

Gladys Marie Allen, 69, of Bonham and formerly of Honey Grove, passed away on Saturday afternoon December 13, 2025, at her residence in Bonham. Gladys was born January 3, 1956, the youngest of eight children born to Anderson "Bud" Allen and Minnie Faye Allen.  Gladys was born in Honey Grove and received her schooling education in the Honey Grove schooling...

Mary Carolyn Scarborough

Mary Carolyn Scarborough

Dec 3, 2025

Mary Carolyn Scarborough, 82, of Ladonia, Tx passed away on Wednesday afternoon at Hunt Regional Medical Center of Greenville, Tx.

Mary Carolyn Broyles Scarborough born December 24, 1942 in Little Rock AR to John Ben and Geraldine Hughes Broyles. Mary and her family moved to Ladonia in 1959 where she met her love…her husband Ronald Dale “RD” Scarborough. They were married...

Huyen Le

Huyen Le

Dec 3, 2025

Huyen Le, 69, of Commerce passed away Wednesday morning at Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville, Tx.

Arrangements are pending.

Kathleen Elizabeth Marsh

Kathleen Elizabeth Marsh

Nov 22, 2025

Kathleen Elizabeth Marsh, affectionately known as Kathy, left this world on November 22, 2025, while attended by her loving husband, Dewey Marsh. Born on November 8, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, Kathy brought an infectious spirit and warmth to all who had the privilege of knowing her. She was a beacon of light in her community, dedicating her life to helping...

Ben Boykin

Ben Boykin

Nov 6, 2025

Ben Boykin, 54, of Fate passed away early Thursday morning, November 6, 2025, at his residence with his loving wife, son and daughter-in-law at his side.  Ben was born on June 20, 1971, in Houston to Benjamin Newton Boykin and Linda Sue Hickey. He married Sheryl Lynn Kosarek. Ben loved to fish and teaching Brian. He also loved RC cars...

Connie Linda Skaggs

Connie Linda Skaggs

Nov 4, 2025

Connie Linda Skaggs,74, of Commerce passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday morning, November 4, 2025. She was born in Cisco, Texas on February 23, 1951, the daughter of Eldon Black and Mae Addline Cameron Black. Connie married Terry Skaggs on December 26, 1975; a union that would have been 50 years this December. Connie worked in the Home...

Jose Armando Castaneda Rangel

Jose Armando Castaneda Rangel

Nov 2, 2025

Jose Armando Castaneda Rangel, 31, of Ft. Worth and formerly of Greenville, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Texas Health Harris Hospital in Ft. Worth. Jose was born in Tamaulipas, Mexico on July 6, 1994, to Sergio Torres and Norma Castaneda Rangel. He married Nectali Hernandez on May 28, 2014, in Ft. Worth. Jose liked to go fishing,...

Angela "Angie" Celeste Cunningham Thomas

Angela "Angie" Celeste Cunningham Thomas

Nov 1, 2025

Angela "Angie" Celeste Cunningham Thomas, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother, was born on October 20, 1972, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. It is with heavy hearts that we announce her passing on November 1, 2025, in Commerce, Texas, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Angie was a passionate Facilities Coordinator for East Texas A&M University...

Randall Burton Milam

Randall Burton Milam

Oct 18, 2025

Randall Burton Milam, 59, of Commerce passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville. He was born in Nevada, Missouri on March 1, 1966, the son of Walter Burton Milam and Snowda Snowden Milam. Randy graduated from East Texas State University (now East Texas A&M) with a degree in Criminal Justice. Randall enjoyed riding...

Sammye Kay Bush

Sammye Kay Bush

Oct 12, 2025

Sammye Kay Bush, 79, a lifelong resident, of Ladonia, Tx. passed away at her residence surrounded by family on Sunday, October 12, 2025. She was born in Commerce, Tx. on August 20, 1946, the daughter of Sammie Wilson Bryant and Martha Edna Leeman Bryant. Sammye Kay was an administrative secretary for the Fannindel Elementary School and also worked as a...

Juanita Moore

Juanita Moore

Oct 11, 2025

Juanita Moore, 90, of Honey Grove passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Paris Regional Medical Center. Jaunita (Neat) was born on October 27, 1934, in Honey Grove to Gladys Finney and Henry Hopkins.  She was married to LD Moore (Frog) for almost 40 years.  She was known as Neat or Frog's wife.  She got the name Neat because she...

Donald Wayne Holladay

Donald Wayne Holladay

Oct 11, 2025

Donald Wayne Holladay, affectionately known as Don, was born on October 25, 1943, in Oxnard, California. He left this world peacefully on October 11, 2025, in Paris, Texas. Don’s journey through life was marked by a strong sense of duty and a passion for learning and service.

After completing his education at Ventura Junior College and Laverne University, where he earned...

Aubrey Gene Blunt

Aubrey Gene Blunt

Oct 9, 2025

Aubrey Gene Blunt, 101, of Mesquite passed away at his residence on Thursday night, October 9, 2025. He was born as the male half of a set of twins, along with his sister, Dorothy in Cumby, Tx. on July 22, 1924, the son of Harvey E. Blunt and Bertha McDonald Blunt. Aubrey was inducted into the U.S. Army on December...

Polly Ann Pridmore

Polly Ann Pridmore

Oct 6, 2025

Polly Ann Pridmore, 83, of Commerce passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, in Greenville, TX one day shy of her 84th birthday.  She was born in Center, Mississippi on October 7, 1941 to George Washington Barnes and Annie Mae McCory.  She married Harold Pridmore on October 15, 1958 in Mississippi and he preceded her in death in 2007.  Polly...

James Lloyd Phelps

James Lloyd Phelps

Oct 5, 2025

James Lloyd Phelps, 81, of Commerce passed away at Hunt Regional Memorial Hospital in Greenville, Tx. on Sunday afternoon, October 5, 2025. He was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin on November 30, 1943, the son of Lloyd James Phelps and Clara Peplinski Phelps.

A funeral mass will be held for Mr. Phelps on Monday October 20, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at...

Xailen Kove- Ty'Rell Reasno Mason

Xailen Kove- Ty'Rell Reasno Mason

Oct 1, 2025

Xailen Kove Tyrell Reasno Mason, a beloved baby boy born on June 30, 2025, in Paris, Texas, graced the world for a brief but meaningful time before he peacefully departed on October 1, 2025. He left this earthly realm while cradled in the loving embrace of his family, figuratively falling asleep in the arms of Jesus, surrounded by the warmth...