Obituaries
Thomas Francis Fell
Mar 19, 2017
Thomas F. Fell 94, of Bonham, Texas died Sunday, March 19, 2017, at Dallas Veteran’s Hospital. Tom was born on September 7,1922, in Webster, PA. of parents Francis Albert and Nellie Boyd Fell. He grew up in Fellsburg, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Mr. Fell had been a resident of the Community Living Center in Bonham, Texas for the past 7 years....
Adrian Kenneth May
Mar 13, 2017
Adrian Kenneth May, 84. of Commerce passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017, in Commerce.Adrian was born in Waxahachie on April 30, 1932. He attended Boles Home ISD and Abilene Christian University. He was a private insurance investigator and an Air Force veteran of the Korean ConflictHe is survived by his four sons: Michael P. May and wife Nomi of...
Bruce Elbert Murphy
Mar 12, 2017
Bruce Elbert Murphy, 54, of Windom - formerly of Wolfe City passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017, in Dallas.Bruce E. Murphy was born on October 23, 1962, in Greenville, Texas, to Mary Frances Murphy and Willie Lee Woodberry, where he was educated in the Wolfe City Independent school system. He chose a vocation as a machinist because he received...
James Franklin Brown
Mar 12, 2017
James Franklin Brown, 54, of Cooper passed away at his home on Sunday, March 12, 2017.James was born in Dallas, Texas, on November 25, 1962, to Alice Chancellor and James Francis Brown. He was married to Kathy Painter Brown. He was an over the road truck driver.Survivors include his wife, Kathy; his daughters: Jamie Kristine Brown, Krista Diane Taylor and...
Thelma Smith
Mar 9, 2017
"But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the...
Douglas August Tietjen
Mar 4, 2017
Douglas August Tietjen, a physical therapist and resident of Commerce, TX, died unexpectedly on March 4, 2017 at the age of 71 while doing yard work at his home.
Doug is survived by his wife, Sherri Dee Tietjen (née Spitsnogle) of Commerce, TX; his children, daughter Tara Tietjen-Smith and her husband Steve Smith of Cumby, TX, daughter Shana Jump and husband...
Dorothy Virginia Curtis
Mar 1, 2017
Dorothy Virginia "Dot" Curtis, 92, formerly of Commerce departed this world to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 1st in Arlington. A graveside service will be held on Monday, March 13th at 11:00 am at Rosemound Cemetery in Commerce. All are welcome. Dorothy was born in Commerce, Texas on August 11, 1924 to Dorrice Elvita Thomas and Luke Wall....
James Ralph McDaniel
Feb 28, 2017
James Ralph McDaniel, 75, of Commerce passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, in Kaufman. James was born in Dallas on February 6, 1942, to Jimmy McDaniel and Pauline Webb McDaniel. He was a retired Firefighter/EMT for the City of Commerce; and, he was a veteran, having proudly served in the U.S. Army. James was a member of Crossroads Assembly...
Vallabhbhai Patel
Feb 27, 2017
Vallabhbhai V. Patel, 82, of Commerce passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017, in Commerce.Vallabhbhai was born in India, on August 31, 1934, to Bhakhiben and Vanmalibhai Patel. He was married to Laxmiben Patel.Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at 11:00 A.M. at Jones-Walker & Son Funeral Chapel.Mr. Patel will then go home to his home...
Bobbie Nell Moore
Feb 23, 2017
Bobbie Nell Moore, 79, of Commerce passed away in McKinney on Thursday, February 23, 2017.On March 26, 1937, she was born in Campbell to Ruby Sullivan and Robert Watson. Survivors include her son, Lester Lee Moore; her daughter, Ruby Hudson; her step-daughter, Kay Hollis; her granddaughter, Melinda Crowe; her great-grandchildren: Ashley Stillman and Austin Crowe; and, her great great-granddaughter, Alida...
J T Speight
Feb 22, 2017
J T Speight, 91, of Commerce passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, in Commerce.J T was born in Fairlie on March 22, 1925, to Stella Ruby Rice Speight and John Authur Speight. He attended schools in Fairlie and Commerce. He was the owner and operator of Speight Mobil Stations in Commerce. His hobbies included riding horses, motorcycles, boating, camping...
Justin Davis LaCour
Feb 18, 2017
Justin Davis LaCour, 74, of Commerce passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017.Justin was born in Alexandria, LA., on August 22, 1942, to Stella Helma Barker LaCour and Joseph Wilford LaCour.He enjoyed fishing, flowers and gardening. Justin opened and ran Red Coleman's Liquor Store in Commerce. He also served as a volunteer on the Commerce Fire Department and as Fire...
Evelyn Young
Feb 12, 2017
Evelyn Young, 83, of Cooper passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017.Evelyn Minnie Young was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on May 28, 1933, to Virginia French Justice and Hubert Justice. Survivors include her daughter, Becky Glass; her grandchildren: Adam, Steven, Tisha, C.J. and Billy; her 10 great-grandchildren; and, her 8 sisters and brothers.She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Paula Grace Hudson
Feb 11, 2017
Paula Grace Hudson, age 74, passed away on February 11, 2017. She was born on February 16, 1942, in Paris, Texas to Paul Otto George and Velma Grace Adams. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
As their only surviving child, Paula’s childhood was filled with exploring nature and nurturing others. Whether she was...
Virgil Jay Schoolcraft
Feb 7, 2017
Virgil Jay Schoolcraft, 82, of Commerce passed away Tuesday evening, February 7, 2017, in Sulphur Springs.Virgil was born in Ohio on February 18, 1934, to Ada Perkins Schoolcraft and Homer Schoolcraft. He was retired from the City of Commerce Parks and Recreations Department. He was married to Betty Close Schoolcraft.There are no services planned at this time.
Billy Claude Strickland
Feb 1, 2017
Billy Strickland, 89, of Cumby passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 in Greenville. Billy was born in Campbell, Texas, on August 29, 1927, to Flora Merinda Bowen and Claude Luke Strickland. He was a truck driver and a Methodist minister. Billy was married to Frances Charlene Latham Strickland, who preceded him in death. He was a United States Army...
Mamie Hafner
Feb 1, 2017
Mamie Hafner, 93, of Commerce passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, in Greenville.Mamie was born in Selma, Alabama, on August 23, 1923, to Emma Holston and Alexander Hafner. She was a retired Professor at ETSU - now Texas A & M University, Commerce.Survivors include her brother, Alexander Hafner Jr. of Huntsville, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her...
Eddie Lee Adams
Jan 30, 2017
Eddie Lee Adams, 100 years old of Ladonia, passed away in his home on Monday, January 30, 2017.Eddie was born in Ladonia, Texas, on August 11, 1916, to Annie Bell and Lura Adams. He worked twenty-two years as a mechanic at Goodyear; and, after retirement, he went to work as a custodian for Fannin ISD. Eddie married the love of...
Ann Burks
Jan 29, 2017
Carol Ann Burks of Paris, TX, passed away at her home on Sunday, January 29, 2017.Ann was born in Honey Grove, Texas, on March 31, 1954, to Eathel Mae Carter and Coyel Burks. She was a tax preparer. Carol "Ann" loved fishing.Survivors include her daughter, Yolanda Burks of Mesquite; her grandson, Jamarcus Thomas; her granddaughter, Calandia Howard; and, her two...
Ernie Fouse
Jan 28, 2017
Luther “Ernie†Fouse went to be with the Lord January 28, 2017. He was born June 22, 1944, in Sulphur Springs, TX to Sammie and Emma Fouse. Ernie married Betty Prince on June 26, 1964 in Ladonia, TX.
A resident of the South Sulphur community for over fifty years, Ernie and Betty recently moved to the Horton area in Delta County.
Ernie...
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