Obituaries

Connie Jean Benson King

Connie Jean Benson King

Jul 25, 2024

Connie Jean Benson King, 68, of Commerce passed away early Thursday morning, July 25, 2024, at her residence from cancer.  Connie was born in Greenville, TX on June 4, 1956, to Albert Lee Benson and Eloise Julian Benson.  She was married to the late Mark King.  Connie earned a B.S. in Social Work from East Texas State University in 1994...

Chausta Jo Bunnell Dafft Neal

Chausta Jo Bunnell Dafft Neal

Jul 21, 2024

Chausta Jo Bunnell Dafft Neal, 34, of Commerce passed away at her residence on Sunday, July 21,2024.  She was born in Greenville, TX on April 9, 1990.  Her loving parents were Joby Bunnell and Denna Daniel Bunnell.

Chausta is survived by her loving husband Terrence Neal, mother Denna Bunnell (Troy Moniz); children: Brennon Dafft, Chastity Dafft, Terrence Neal Jr, Tiara Neal,...

Deborah Jo Glasscock

Deborah Jo Glasscock

Jul 18, 2024

Deborah Jo Glasscock, 69, of Greenville passed away at Hunt Regional Hospital in Greenville early Thursday morning, July 18, 2024.  She was born in Dekalb, TX on November 21, 1954 to John Donald Miles and Katy Jo Goodwin Miles.

Deborah is survived by her daughter Rebecca Glasscock of Commerce, son Thomas Glasscock (Leatha Jones); grandchildren: Katie Wood, Blake Wood, Gage Wood...

Christopher Razii Hines

Christopher Razii Hines

Jul 15, 2024

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.  I do not give to you as the world gives.  Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."

Christopher Razii Hines, 32, of Commerce departed this life on Monday, July 15, 2024 in Commerce.  He was born in Sulphur Springs, TX on February 13, 1992 to Shirley...

Janet Sue Hotsko

Janet Sue Hotsko

Jul 11, 2024

Janet Sue Osborne Hotsko, 69, of Greenville passed away at her residence surrounded by loving family early this morning, July 11, 2024.  She was born on January 31, 1955 in Springfield, Ohio to Wayne Osborne and Norma Logsdon Osborne.  She met and married Major Anthony Michael Hotsko, USAF, Retired who preceded her in death on July 18, 2022.

Janet loved to...

Bill Wheeler Jr.

Bill Wheeler Jr.

Jul 9, 2024

William "Bill" Wheeler Jr., 75, of Honey Grove, picked up his boots and went to the grand rodeo in the sky on Tuesday morning July 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at home.  He was born on October 30, 1948 to William Wheeler Sr. and Dorothy Mae Cochran Wheeler Alexander in Memphis, TX.

Bill grew up most of his childhood...

Jennifer Rhae Sisco Garrett

Jennifer Rhae Sisco Garrett

Jul 6, 2024

Jennifer Rhae Sisco Garrett, 57, of Commerce, passed away at her residence with her husband by her side, early Saturday morning July 6, 2024.  She was born in Greenville, TX on June 20, 1967 to Jay Sisco and Judy Ann Elder.  

Jennifer is survived by her husband, Michael Garrett; daughters: Calla Goodwin and Krista McElwrath  (Joshua London); son Cory McElwrath...

Kawanna West Samonte

Kawanna West Samonte

Jul 4, 2024

"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.  In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am,...

Patsy Ruth Fleming Shaw

Patsy Ruth Fleming Shaw

Jul 4, 2024

Patsy Ruth Fleming Shaw, 74, of Wolfe City, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Oak Manor Nursing Home in Commerce.  Patsy was born on May 27, 1950 in Wolfe City, Tx to Ben Fleming and Ozie Hashaway.  She was married to the late Jerry Shaw.  Patsy was a loving and dedicated CNA for more than 30 years at...

Donna Alvarez

Donna Alvarez

Jul 2, 2024

Donna Alvarez, 61, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 in Denton.

Arrangements are pending.

Christopher Curtis Fugitt

Christopher Curtis Fugitt

Jul 1, 2024

Christopher Curtis Fugitt, 55, of Commerce and formally of Greenville, Texas passed away on Monday July 1, 2024.

A memorial service  will be held in Commerce at Jones-Walker & Son Funeral Home on Friday, July 12, 2024 at 4:00 P.M. (If anyone wishes to speak of their memories of Chris you may do so.)

Chris was born on November 24, 1968 in...

Howard "Pitty Pat" Guidry

Howard "Pitty Pat" Guidry

Jun 23, 2024

Howard "Pitty Pat" Guidry, 75, of Sulphur Springs passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024 in Sulphur Springs.

A memorial service was held on August 10, 2024, in Sulphur Springs at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.

Vivian Diane Fields

Vivian Diane Fields

Jun 19, 2024

Vivian Diane Fields, 67, of Greenville passed away early Wednesday morning June 19, 2024, in Greenville. Diane was born in Commerce on July 12, 1956, to Jack Fields and Vesta Gadlin Watson.  She was a beloved Certified Nurses Aide.

Diane is survived by her daughter Taminka Palmer of Little Rock, AR and son Damien Gadlin of Sulphur Springs, TX; granddaughters Kaderah...

Linda Kay Giles

Linda Kay Giles

Jun 17, 2024

Linda Kay Giles, 72, of Cooper passed away in Commerce on Monday, June 17, 2024.

No services are planned at this time.

Cory Dwayne France

Cory Dwayne France

Jun 16, 2024

Cory Dwayne France, 35, of Jarrell, TX passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 in Corpus Christi from injuries sustained in a car accident.

Arrangements are pending.

Richard Lee Rice

Richard Lee Rice

Jun 16, 2024

Richard Lee Rice, 70, of Klondike transitioned to glory on Sunday, June 16, 2024 peacefully at home.  He was born in Millington, TN on September 26, 1953 to Francis Gardiner Rice and Dorothy Jean Plummer.  He was raised in Union City, Oklahoma and graduated from Ulysses S. Grant High School.  Richard married Doreen Kay (Sims) Rice on May 3, 1980...

Louise Tessie Alderson

Louise Tessie Alderson

Jun 15, 2024

Louise Tessie Alderson, 90. formerly of Celeste passed away in Fate surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 15,2024.

Arrangements are pending.

Jerald Edwin Thomas

Jerald Edwin Thomas

Jun 10, 2024

Jerald Edwin Thomas Sr. of Commerce, Texas went home to be with the Lord early Monday morning June 10, 2024 peacefully with a smile on his face.  He was 72 years old. 

Jerald was a graduate of WW Samuell High School (1969) and a certified Journeyman Carpenter (1973), owner of Jeta Construction, Jeta Antiques and Cowhill Express Coffee.

He was born in...

Linda Darnell Kinchen Taylor

Linda Darnell Kinchen Taylor

May 31, 2024

Linda Darnell Taylor, age 69, passed away peacefully on Friday May 31, 2024, at Medical City Plano Hospital in Plano, Texas. She was born to Maurice Elkins and Era Kinchen. She married Joe Albert Taylor in 1979 and had 5 children, Amber Monroe (Deceased), Quincy Kinchen, Derrick Taylor, Cameron Taylor, and Cristal Taylor. She worked as Nurse’s aide providing exceptional...

Barbara Ann Baker

Barbara Ann Baker

May 28, 2024

Barbara Ann Baker, 75, of Commerce passed away at her residence on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.  She was born in Yazoo City, MS on July 12, 1948 to Alex Stinson Brewton and Adrene Inez Freeman.  She was an office manager in the retail industry.Barbara is survived by her sister Cynthia Roberts and husband Douglas of Frisco, TX.Barbara will be returned...

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