Obituaries

Bobbie  Nell Moore

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Mamie Hafner

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...

Billy  Claude Strickland

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...

Eddie  Lee Adams

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

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

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...

June Milford

June Milford

Jan 15, 2017

June Scott Milford, 90, passed away in Paris, Texas, on Jan. 15, 2017. She was born in Honey Grove, Feb. 6, 1926, to Tom and Katherine Scott. June graduated from Honey Grove High School as Valedictorian of her class. She attended East Texas State Teachers College in Commerce and earned a Bachelor of Science degree and later earned a Master...

Khiya  Lenette Hill

Khiya Lenette Hill

Jan 15, 2017

Khiya Hill, 11, of Commerce, TX passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017.Khiya Hill was born in Greenville, Tx on October 31, 2005 to Dedrea Dawn Booth and Kevin Tyree Hill. She was a 5th grade student, She was proceeded in death by her grandparents Mary Lee Wooten and Jerry Dalton Hill.Survivors include her parents Dedrea Booth (Commerce, TX) and...

Lakisha  Lasha Finney

Lakisha Lasha Finney

Jan 13, 2017

Lakisha Finney of Honey Grove passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017.Lakisha was born in Sherman, Texas, on October 7, 1976, to Theresa Finney Shaw and Willie Shaw. She was a CNA at the VA Hospital in Bonham. She was a member of Christian Chapel CME in Honey Grove. Lakisha met no strangers in her life. She was always the...

Teresa  Lynn Lamb

Teresa Lynn Lamb

Jan 11, 2017

Teresa Lynn Lamb 54, of Paris passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017.Teresa was born in Florence, Arizona, on January 10, 1963, to Jeannie Dacus and Robert Kenneth McDonald. She enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting; and, most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and her grandkids.Survivors include her sons: Kevin Randall Armstrong of Paris and Eric Robert Armstrong...

Lindel  Gail Smith

Lindel Gail Smith

Jan 11, 2017

Mr. Lindel Gail Smith, 74, of Paris passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017.No services are scheduled at this time.

Joann Crosby

Joann Crosby

Jan 10, 2017

Joann Crosby, 51, of Commerce passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017.Joann was born in Dallas, Texas, on February 12, 1965, to Minnie Pearl Harrison Luckey and John Earl Luckey. She was a home health provider. Joann was married to Danny Crosby.Survivors include her husband, Danny, her daughters: Candace Luckey, Whitney (Terrance) Biggers and Tameka Hearn, her sons: Justin Luckey...

Sammy  Lee Keene

Sammy Lee Keene

Jan 7, 2017

Sammy Lee Keene, 71, of Sumner, Texas, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at his residence.Sammy was born in Ivanhoe, Texas, on November 18, 1945, to Laura Stephens and Robert Keene. He was employed as a welder. Sammy was married Jeannie Dacus in 1990 in Sumner, TX.Survivors include his wife, Jeannie; his children: Donna Brown, Tammy Dees, Sammy "Bo"...

Robert  Lee Speight

Robert Lee Speight

Jan 6, 2017

Robert Lee Speight, 79, of Commerce passed away Friday, January, 6, 2016. Robert was born in Fairlie, Texas, on July 3, 1937, to Stella Ruby Rice Speight and John Arthur Speight. He was a dairy farmer. In April, 1957, Robert married Barbara Hunt at the Fire Station in Durant, Oklahoma. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; his children: daughter, Angela Marie...

Johnnie  Louis Applegate

Johnnie Louis Applegate

Jan 2, 2017

Johnnie Louis Applegate 55, of Commerce passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017.A memorial service for Johnnie, will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2017, at 4:00 P.M. at Commerce Community Church (C3), 3315 Washington St. Commerce, Texas, with Pastor David Ferguson officiating.