Obituaries

Oct 18, 2021

Danny Lamond Crosby, 54, of Commerce passed from this life on Monday morning, October 18, 2021 in the Hunt Regional Medical Center of Greenville, Tx.

Danny was born on February 7, 1967 in Commerce to Billy Odell Crosby and Blanch Hines. He attended and graduated from Commerce High School. Danny worked for L3 Communications and Sodexo on the Texas A&M Commerce...

Oct 17, 2021

Denise Ann Cash Tarpley Williams, 54, of Commerce passed away on Sunday morning October 17, 2021 at Hunt Regional Hospital in Greenville.

Denise was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 12, 1967 to Charles Edward Cash and Linda Ann Nead Cash. She was married to Douglas "Little Doug" Williams.

Denise is survived by her husband Doug Williams of Commerce, daughter Brittany Nichole...

Oct 16, 2021

Jane Walvoord, 75, passed away in Richardson on Saturday afternoon, October 16, 2021. She led an extraordinary life both in Dallas and New York City, where she was a beloved mother, sister, and friend. She helped many people in her life - friends, family, and patients - and her greatest passion was her understanding that, "Everyone is always doing the...

Oct 11, 2021

Victor De Leon Martinez of Greenville passed away on Monday afternoon, October 11, 2021 in Greenville.

Victor was born on April 16, 1970 in Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosi, Mexico to Melquiades Deleon and Ignacia Martinez. He worked in the construction field and loved the outdoors.

Victor is survived by his wife, Norma Castaneda Rangel of Greenville, daughters: Zaida De Leon Castaneda...

Oct 10, 2021

Freddie Joe Ketner, 69, of Commerce passed away Sunday morning, October 10, 2021 at Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville. Joe was born in Commerce, Texas on March 27, 1952, the son of Edward Eugene "PeeWee" Ketner and Faye Maxine Fielden Ketner. He was a retired machinist having worked for Sherwood Industries and Covidian for 39 years. He married Peggy...

Oct 7, 2021

Clemiel Elizabeth Adams, 99, of Ladonia passed away early Thursday morning, October 7, 2021 at her home in Ladonia. She was born in Ladonia on July 12, 1922 to John Henry McFarland and Emma Pearl Mayfield. She attended and graduated from Clark High School. Clemiel met and married Eddie Lee Adams in Hugo, OK on October 2, 1940.

Clemiel is survived...

Oct 5, 2021

Paul Michael Chesson, 67, of Ladonia, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Hunt Regional Medical Center of Greenville. Paul was born in Warsaw, Indiana on January 15, 1954, the son of Joseph Refus Chesson and Martha Alice Pennington Chesson. He served in the United States Marine Corp. and worked as a pipefitter/plumber after being...

Oct 3, 2021

Mary Frances Shipp, 100, of Greenville passed away early Sunday morning October 3, 2021 at Greenville Health and Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Shipp was born in Greenville, Texas on May 5, 1921, the daughter of Charles Thomas Wood and Birdie Beatrice Edgar Wood. She was a graduate of Greenville High School. She married John Elby Shipp on December 26, 1936. Mary Frances retired...

Oct 3, 2021

Charles McCurdy, 87, of Dallas and formerly of Yantis, passed away early Sunday morning October 3, 2021 in Dallas.

Charles Thomas McCurdy, Jr. was born in East Texas on Nov 4, 1933, to Charles T. and Fannie Texi McCurdy.

He spent most of his teaching career in Andrews and Mesquite schools as a 6th grade teacher. As a side job, and after...

Sep 30, 2021

Jerry Lee Easley, 51, of Sherman passed away Thursday evening, September 30, 2021 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison.

Jerry was born in Dallas, Texas on December 10, 1969, the son of Roy E. Easley and Ruby Matlock Easley. He was a graduate of Paris High School. Jerry enjoyed listening to Contemporary Christian music, and anything that Reba McEntire recorded and...

Sep 29, 2021

Lona Loretta Robnett, 95, of Commerce passed away on Wednesday night, September 29, 2021 at Oak Manor Nursing in Commerce.

Rita, as many knew her as, was born on October 19, 1925 in Ridgeway, TX to Henderson Weatherbee and Ara Lands Weatherbee. Rita grew up in some difficult times. During the great depression, she had to work picking cotton. She worked...

Sep 28, 2021

Ivy Jean Reynolds, 71, of Commerce passed away at her residence early Tuesday morning, September 28, 2021.

Ivy was born on June 1, 1950 in Wolfe City, TX to Clayton C. Reynolds and Willie Nell Harrison. She attended and graduated from Commerce Schools.

Ivy liked drawing and the arts, music and spending time with her grandkids cooking and baking. She is loved...

Sep 27, 2021

Jose Garcia Hernandez ( PEPE ) como todos lo conocimos, nació un día 14 de Marzo de 1984 en Adjuntas de Bagres, Rio Verde San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Jose era un joven respetuoso, honesto, reservado, servicial, acomedido, amoroso con las personas que lo rodeaban , organizado y muy trabajador. A José donde quiera que fuese invitado, ya fuera una reunión...

Sep 27, 2021

Dennis Wofford, 69, of Commerce, passed away early Monday morning, September 27, 2021 at Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville, Texas.

Dennis LaWayne Wofford was born in Dallas, Texas on September 18, 1952 to E.Dain and Joyce Wofford.

The Wofford’s moved from Texas when Dennis was 5 years old due to severe allergies he suffered. They moved to San Diego, CA. There,...

Sep 22, 2021

Charles Glenn "Chuck" Cawthron, 47, of Alba passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at his residence. He was born on November 28, 1973 in Sulphur Springs, TX to Robert Carter and Glenna Walls Carter.

Chuck made his career as a truck driver for numerous trucking companies.

Chuck is survived by his fiancee, Katherine Stanton, brothers Steve Carter and wife Lavita, Johnny...

Sep 19, 2021

Edward Michael (Mike) Talley passed away September 19, 2021. Mike was born to Roy (Jake) and Jo Talley in Commerce, Texas, January 24, 1944. He attended Commerce Public Schools and East Texas State University, now Texas A&M Commerce. Mike laughed that he started first grade and graduated with a Master of Arts Degree all within six blocks of his home.

He...

Sep 10, 2021

James Daniel "Danny" Stidham, 46, of Klondike passed away at Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville in the early hours of Friday morning, September 10, 2021. He was born on March 18, 1975 the son of James Homer "Buster" Stidham and Melinda Kay Malone Shields. Shortly after graduating from Commerce High School, Danny joined the marines and served from 1993...

Sep 5, 2021

Marvin Ray "Pee Wee" Haney, 54, of Wills Point, Texas passed away on September 5, 2021, at Hunt Regional Medical Center of Greenville, Texas. He was born in Dallas, Texas on April 16, 1967, the son of Bobby Joe Haney and Maxine Lean Watson Haney. He married Patty Wilmany on November 30, 1990 and they made their home in...

Sep 5, 2021

Guadalupe Contreras "Lupe" Martinez Jr., 82, of Commerce passed away at his residence in Country Home Estates on Sunday evening September 5, 2021, with caring staff at his side. "Lupe", as everyone knew him, was born February 9, 1939 to Guadalupe Sr. and Sabina Pompa Martinez. He married Billie Archeleata-Leatherwood in August of 1977, along with her five children....

Sep 2, 2021

Michael “Mike G” Gadlin, 47, of Commerce, Texas passed away at Houston Methodist Hospital on September 2, 2021. Michael was born on February 9, 1974 to Jeffery “Bodean” Relford and Vivian Diane Gadlin.

Michael was working for AWP at the time of his death. He was known for his love of his cars and loud music. Michael...