Obituaries

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

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 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 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...

Sep 2, 2021

John David Dooley, 29, of Greenville passed away on Thursday afternoon, September 2, 2021 in San Antonio, TX. He was born in Dallas,TX. on December 9, 1991, the son of Clifford W. Dooley and Dana Marie Gill. John married Mysti Lyons on December 14, 2013 in Greenville, TX. John was a Chef by trade and even created his own...

Sep 1, 2021

Boyd (Joe) Earle Campbell Jr., 65, of Cumby went to be with our Lord on Wednesday evening September 1, 2021.

The family wants everyone to follow Social Distancing Guidelines and mask are required. We ask you to please respect the families decision.

Private Family Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday September...

Sep 1, 2021

Billy Ray "Still Bill" Judkins, 62, of Ladonia passed away on Wednesday afternoon September 1, 2021 in Ladonia. Billy Ray was born on December 31, 1958 in Naples, TX to Hurshel Judkins Sr. and Estella Houston.

Billy Ray is survived by his daughters: Tina Dowdy and husband Quenton of Mississippi, Consuela Judkins of Mesquite, TX; sons: Kendrick...

Aug 31, 2021

Elijah Gideon Herrick was received into the arms of Jesus on August 31, 2021 at Baylor Medical Center of Dallas. Elijah's parents are Daniel James Herrick and Lori Ann Tjoelker Herrick of Wolfe City, Texas. He also leaves behind his brothers and sister: Benjamin, Destiny, William, and Isaac. The family will lay Elijah to rest on Sunday, September 19, 2021...

Aug 31, 2021

Samuel L. McCarter, 55, of Cumby, passed away in the early morning hours of August 31, 2021 at Christus Health facility of Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mr. McCarter was born in Dallas, Texas on May 26, 1966, the son of Johnny Everett McCarter and Cuba Jean Grubbs. He married Betty Hill on March 19, 2007 in Cumby, Texas. Samuel loved...

Aug 29, 2021

Peggy Cook, 82, formerly of Cumby, passed away in Rockwall, Texas on Sunday night, August 29, 2021.  Peggy was born on November 24,1938, in Chicota, Texas, the daughter of Doyle Sydney Fowler and Letia Mae Melton Fowler. She married Myron "Buddy" Cook on May 30, 1959. Peggy loved shopping and travelling, and enjoyed every opportunity to do so following her retirement from...

Aug 24, 2021

Mary Frances Massey, 94, of Commerce, passed away on Tuesday August 24, 2021, at Oak Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Commerce. She was born the daughter of James Marriott and Bertha Fleenor Marriott on the family farm outside of Campbell on June 25, 1927. Mary married John Massey on August 5, 1945, in Commerce and she remained a...

Aug 21, 2021

Michael Earl Thomas, 70, of Mesquite passed away on Saturday August 21, 2021 in Dallas.

Michael Earl Thomas was born in Dallas, Texas September 10, 1950 to Margaret West Thomas and Earl Harvey Thomas. Mike graduated from Irving Nimitz High School in 1969. Mike ran track, was tall and thin and good looking! Mike served in the...

Aug 20, 2021

Joy Fay Howell, 83, of Greenville passed away early Friday morning August 20,2021. Joy was born on September 10, 1937 in Lindsay, Oklahoma to Pete Winford and Dorothy Hughes Winford. She worked many years as a church secretary and had served at First Baptist Church Commerce for a time. She met and married Ray Neal Howell.

Joy...