Obituaries

Carolyn  Jane Rogers

Carolyn Jane Rogers

Feb 27, 2018

Carolyn Rogers, 79, of Campbell passed peacefully at home with her sister Donna by her side on Tuesday, February 27, 2018.She was born April 15, 1938, in Greenville, Texas, the daughter of Ben Murry Belew and Kathleen Annelle Blackburn Belew.Ms. Rogers lived an active and eventful life which included her having attended Greenville High School, obtaining a Real Estate License,...

Addie  Illene Martin

Addie Illene Martin

Feb 16, 2018

Addie Illene Martin, 94, of Hurst, TX passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018. She was born in Klondike, Texas, the daughter of Lester Essary and Autna Moore Essary.Mrs. Martin worked for 28 years for Sears and Roebuck in the catalog department where she served as manager. She married Eldon Martin on December 4, 1943 in Bonham, Texas; he preceded...

Granville  Worth Jones

Granville Worth Jones

Jan 27, 2018

Granville Worth Jones, 90, of Commerce passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018 in Greenville, TX. He was born in Bogata, Texas, on May 9, 1927, the son of Laban Lee Jones and Edna Turner Jones.Granville received a Bachelor of Science degree from East Texas State Teacher's College (Now Texas A &M Commerce) in 1950. He married Haletha Hobbs on...

Richard "Rich" Todd Fulkerson

Richard "Rich" Todd Fulkerson

Jan 24, 2018

Richard Todd Fulkerson, age 49, of Commerce died at his home on Jan 24, 2018.

Rich was a 1986 graduate of Commerce High School, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Radio/TV in 1992 from East Texas State University. He moved to Amarillo in 2001 where he worked at News Channel 10. He married Valerie Porter in 2002. They had...

Floyd  Francis Sleeman

Floyd Francis Sleeman

Jan 23, 2018

Mr. Floyd F. Sleeman, 73, of Farmersville, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 23, 2018.Floyd was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on December 13, 1944, to Mary Elizabeth Hippensteel and Gordon Edward Sleeman. Floyd graduated from Climax/Scott High School. He was an Engineer for Zurn.Survivors include his daughter, Lori Winn of Dayton, Ohio; his sons: Floyd and Nathan Sleeman,...

Leon Hines

Leon Hines

Jan 19, 2018

Leon Hines, 74, of Commerce passed away at home on Friday, January 19, 2018.Leon was born January 11, 1944, in Talco, Texas, to the parentage of Rosie Savage Hines and Dick Hines. He graduated high school and later served in the United States Army from November 1964 to November 1967, in which he received an Honorable Discharge. In 1972 he...

George  Ray McFarland

George Ray McFarland

Jan 11, 2018

George Ray McFarland, 86, of Commerce passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018, in Commerce.George was born in Delta County, Texas, on March 17, 1931, the son of A.E. McFarland and Evelyn Raye Overstreet McFarland. George grew up in the Yowell Community, he graduated from Commerce High School. After graduation George moved to Dallas and went to work for Lone...

Nelma  Jo Dodd

Nelma Jo Dodd

Jan 6, 2018

“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” Matt. 5:8

Nelma Jo Holley Dodd, 82, passed from this life and gained her heavenly home on Saturday, January 6, 2018, in Tyler, Texas. She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was born in Commerce, Texas, to W.E. “Bo” Holley and Emma D. Thomas Holley on...

Martha  Ann Babb

Martha Ann Babb

Dec 31, 2017

Martha Ann Babb, 73, of Campbell, passed away Sunday December 31, 2017, in Greenville, TX.Ann was born in Commerce, Texas, on November 15, 1944, to Roy Lee Hawkins and Frances Sparks Hawkins. She was a graduate of Commerce High School's class of 1963.Ann and Jimmy David Babb were united in marriage on December 22, 1962, recently celebrating their 55th wedding...

Jack  Bryan Kelly

Jack Bryan Kelly

Dec 28, 2017

Jack Bryan Kelly, 61, of Commerce passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017, in Greenville.Jack was born in Commerce, Texas, on April 11, 1956, to Mildred Odessa Reed and Jack O. Kelly. He was an operator at the water treatment plant for the City of Commerce; his previous employment was working in the concrete business for his uncle John Cummings...

Gordon  Wayne Spillers

Gordon Wayne Spillers

Dec 22, 2017

Gordon Wayne Spillers, 79, of Greenville passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017.He was born on August 8, 1938, in Burkburnett, Texas to Marvin Spillers and Freda Ward Spillers.Gordon's business and sales career included his serving as the manager of Howards Department Store in Commerce, during the early 1970's, from there, he went on to own and manage Gordon's Five...

Gary  Andrew Boles

Gary Andrew Boles

Dec 21, 2017

Gary Andrew Boles, 43, of Commerce passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017, in Commerce. Gary was born in Dallas on October 6, 1974.Survivors include his adoptive mother, Wanda Drewry; his nephews: Will Drewry, Dan Allen and Lucas Allen; and, his nieces: Tina Drewry and Trisha Drewry.He was preceded in death by his adoptive father, Dale Drewry.Graveside services will be...

Janette  Marie Moreland

Janette Marie Moreland

Dec 14, 2017

Janette Marie Hodge Moreland Aug 16, 1944 - Dec 14, 2017 Visitation and Service for Janet Hodge Moreland will be 4:00 pm, Sunday, December 17, 2017, at Cross Trails Church in Fairlie, Texas with nephew, Rev. Shannon Moreland and brother-in-law, Rev. Joe Pierce officiating. Jones-Walker and Son Funeral Home of Commerce, Texas is handling the arrangements. Janette Marie Moreland, known...

Marcia  Gayle Warden

Marcia Gayle Warden

Dec 12, 2017

Marcia Gayle Warden 83, of Ladonia, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, in Ladonia.Marcia was born in Olney, Texas, on January 5, 1934, to Mary Telitha Massey Buckalew and Ezra Lafayette Buckalew. She was a graduate of Gladewater High School and attended one year of business college as well. On March 31, 1972, she married Lindon Warden in Durant,...

W.D.  "Dub" Graham

W.D. "Dub" Graham

Dec 7, 2017

W.D. (Dub) Graham, of Paris, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2017 at the Carriage House Manor in Sulphur Springs, TX surrounded by loved ones. There will be a celebration of Dub’s life on Friday, December 22, 2017.

Dub was born April 24, 1936 in Paris, TX to parents Othal and Mabel Graham. He attended Paris High School and graduated from...

Jerry  Haynes Siler

Jerry Haynes Siler

Dec 6, 2017

Jerry Haynes Siler, 74, of Denison passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. Jerry was born in Fannin County, Texas, on April 23, 1943, to Thelma Haynes and Rayburn Siler.Survivors include his siblings: Jimmy, Darlene, Steve, Nina, Vickie and Stanley.He was preceded in death by his parents, Thelma and Rayburn Siler; his brother, Dewey and his two sisters: Linda and...

Peggy  Yeager Covington

Peggy Yeager Covington

Nov 27, 2017

Peggy Yeager Covington, 81, of Commerce, passed away November 27, 2017, in Cooper, Texas.Peggy was born on April 4, 1936, in Delta County to Lucy Lavada Willmon and Lee Morgan Yeager. She was a beautician and bookkeeper and retired from Park Street Tobacco. On May 25, 1959, she married Clyde Covington in Hugo, Oklahoma.Survivors include her special friends, Richard and...

Charles  Harold Verner

Charles Harold Verner

Nov 24, 2017

Harold Verner was born October 21, 1926 in Commerce, TX. Throughout his 91 years on earth, he was a son, husband, father, father-in-law, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many. He began working as a carpenter at the age of 14 and finally retired at the age of 86. He built apartments, houses, hotels and nursing facilities in many states....

Raymond  William Brown

Raymond William Brown

Nov 19, 2017

Raymond William Brown, 54, of Commerce passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017, at his residence.Raymond was born in Madesto, California, on March 21, 1963, to Elizabeth McGowan Brown and Everett Lloyd Brown. He was married to Donna Huneke Brown. He was a Machinest.Survivors include his wife, Donna; his son, Raymond Brown of Stephenville; his daughter, Mary Brown of Commerce;...

J.B. Garner

J.B. Garner

Nov 11, 2017

J.B. Garner, 89, of Saltillo, TX, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, November 11, 2017.James Bell Garner was born in San Angelo, Texas, on December 26, 1927, to Emma Brickey Garner and AB Garner. He celebrated over 66 years of marriage to Jimmye Nell Mays Garner. JB was a World War ll veteran serving in the United States Army....