Obituaries

Eddie  Wayne Newman

Eddie Wayne Newman

Nov 5, 2016

Eddie Wayne Newman, 70, passed away in Marshall, Texas, on Saturday, November 5, 2016.Eddie was born in Cooper, Texas, on June 9, 1946, to Rosa Francine James Newman and Lewis Edward Newman. He was in the lawn maintenance business.Eddie leaves behind his brother, Harold Newman.He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosa and Lewis Newman.No services are scheduled at...

Oliver  Clyde Woods

Oliver Clyde Woods

Nov 5, 2016

Oliver Clyde Woods, 70, formerly of Ladonia passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016, in Dallas.Oliver was born in Ladonia, Texas, on November 9, 1945, to Susie Scott Woods and Willie Woods. He was a butcher and began attending Pleasant Grove church at an early age.Survivors include his sons: Marcus Woods of Bonham, Stacy (Sonia) Woods of Honey Grove and...

Dixie  Lee LaCour

Dixie Lee LaCour

Nov 3, 2016

Dixie Lee LaCour, 73, of Commerce passed away in her home, on Thursday, November 3, 2016.Dixie was born in Terrell, Texas, on March 12, 1943, to Tommie Lela Scott Withrow and Floyd Benjamin Withrow. She was married to Justin Davis LaCour was a retired LVN. Dixie enjoyed fishing, camping and loved her grandchildren dearly.Survivors include her husband, Justin; her son,...

Geraldine Speight

Geraldine Speight

Oct 29, 2016

Geraldine (Jerry) Speight, 86, of Commerce passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016.Geraldine was born on June 4, 1930, in Commerce, Texas, to Alma Lee Payne and Louis Aubrey "Chig" Sparkman. She spent a wonderful 66 years married to J.T. Speight. Jerry was retired from Sherwood and Commerce ISD. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Commerce.Jerry...

Agnes  "Pauline" Toole

Agnes "Pauline" Toole

Oct 27, 2016

Pauline Toole, 96, of Greenville went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 27, 2016.Ms. Pauline was born in Pocahontas, Mississippi, on October 20, 1920, to Naomi Clydella Cobb and Herman Boyd Miles. she was married to Willard Emmitt Toole, Sr. she was retired from the United States Postal Service.Survivors include her children: Willard Emmitt Toole Jr., Sharon...

Arvella  Mae Watson

Arvella Mae Watson

Oct 26, 2016

Arvella Mae Watson, 83, of Commerce, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, in Honey Grove.Arvella was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on October 24,1933, to Sarah Bessie Brazel and Orval Dulany. She was a homemaker.Survivors include her four daughters: Karen Madewell of Commerce, Becky Trujillo of Pueblo West, CO, Roxie Jones of Portland, OR, and Linda Usery of Grand Prairie;...

Malcolm  Loren Hickson

Malcolm Loren Hickson

Oct 26, 2016

Malcolm Loren Hickson, 25, of Carrollton died on Wednesday, October 26, 2016.Malcolm was born in Carrollton, Texas, on November 23, 1990, to Natalie Hickson and Lawrence Menard. His dad preceded him in death.Survivors include his wife, Lapresha; his mother, Natalie Hickson-Streeter; his step-father, Gabe; his brothers: "Bubba", Tony and Abraham; his sister, Cashion; his grandma, "Bernie"; his nephew, aunts, uncles...

Tom  Edward Burris

Tom Edward Burris

Oct 25, 2016

Thomas Edward Burris was born on Sept. 21, 1929, in Sutherland Springs,TX, to Albert and Lola Burris…their firstborn child. During these difficult Depression years in America, Tommy, as he was called, lived with grandparents and other relatives while his parents struggled to find work. Between the young ages of 4-7, Tommy was allowed to roam through nearby woods and by...

Delia  "Ruth" Bryan

Delia "Ruth" Bryan

Oct 24, 2016

A sweet reunion was held in heaven Monday evening October 24, 2016 as Ruth Bryan completed her earthly journey and took up residence in her heavenly home. Her 88 years here began on March 24, 1928 in the Beardstown area of Lamar County Texas. This was the day she blessed Gaines Griffith and Delia Belle Jordan Griffith by becoming their...

George  Lee Anderson

George Lee Anderson

Oct 23, 2016

George Lee Anderson, 82, of Cumby passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016, in Commerce.George Anderson was born in Wills Point, Texas, on April 4, 1934, to Bertha Mae Corcoran and George Roy Levi Anderson. He was a carpenter by trade but could do almost any job. He was married to Modina (Mona) Rae Anderson, who preceded him in death.Survivors...

Delfino  Ramirez Garcia

Delfino Ramirez Garcia

Oct 14, 2016

Delfino Ramirez Garcia, 61, of Commerce passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016, in Dallas.Delfino was born in Mexico on December 24, 1954, to Flora Garcia and Francisco Ramirez. He was married to Jovita Olmedo de Ramirez. Delfino was a carpet installer.Mr. Delfino Garcia was a very hard working man; he loved his family very much; and, he was a...

Ronald  Dale Pruitt

Ronald Dale Pruitt

Oct 8, 2016

Ronald Dale Pruitt, 75, of Campbell passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016, in McKinney.Ronald was born in Aransas Pass, Texas, on December 17, 1940, to Lillie Bell Pool and Sidney Edgar Pruitt. On October 4, 1975, in Reno, Nevada, he married Sandra L. Hughes Pruitt. He was a retired equipment operator for Lowry & Little. Ronald proudly served his...

Jerry  Franklin Shoaff

Jerry Franklin Shoaff

Oct 4, 2016

Jerry Franklin Shoaff of Cumby passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016. Jerry was born in Shreveport, La. on October 11, 1944, to Marion Franklin Shoaff and Ann Carolyn Lowe Shoaff. He was an Industrial Mechanic at Mohawk Carpet. On June 3, 1966, Jerry married Mary Sue Hanby in Dallas. Jerry was a member of Brashear Baptist Church and often...

Sally  Pauline Bussell

Sally Pauline Bussell

Oct 1, 2016

Sally Pauline Bussell, 95, of Commerce died on Saturday, October 1, 2016, in Greenville, TX.Pauline was born on August 13, 1921, to Bertie Elizabeth Clayton and William Thomas Fulfer. On September 14, 1940, she married the late Joe Robert Bussell. Pauline was a homemaker.Survivors include her 5 children: Delores Willaby of Commerce, Sally Jackson (Larry) of Mineola, Linda Hudson of...

Mary  A. Speed

Mary A. Speed

Sep 25, 2016

Mary A. Speed, 87, of Sulphur Springs, formerly of Brashear, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016. Mary was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, on August 10, 1929, to Lois R. Higwood and Johnnie R. Ivey. Mary's mission in life was to hunt for treasures in another mans trash. She always said "I buy junk, but I sell antiques", she...

Susan  Marie Mitchell

Susan Marie Mitchell

Sep 21, 2016

Susan Marie Mitchell, 66, of Campbell went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September, 21, 2016. Susan was born on July 13, 1950, in Cambridge, MA, to Margaret McGilvery and Doyal Lee Richerson. On April 10, 1969, she married Jimmy Mitchell. Susan had many hobbies which included; bowling, crafts, fishing, sewing and quilting, she loved football, the New...

Ginnie  C. Simmons

Ginnie C. Simmons

Sep 14, 2016

Ginnie C. Simmons, 63, of Commerce passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, in Dallas.Ginnie was born in Tyler, Texas, on July 16, 1953, to Donna Kirk Carter and Isaac Benjamin Carter .The family will hold a private service.

Michael  Ray Massey

Michael Ray Massey

Sep 13, 2016

Michael Ray Massey, 64, of Commerce passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Michael Ray was born in Commerce, Texas, on December 17, 1951, to Mary Frances Marriott Massey and John Edwin Massey. He was married to Jacque Coomer. He retired from the Texas Workforce Commission in Greenville. Michael was a member of First Baptist Church-Commerce where...

Martha  Ann Young

Martha Ann Young

Sep 7, 2016

Martha A. Young, 85, formerly of Commerce passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, in Arizona. Survivors include her two daughters: Lynda Rebustillo of Canton, Georgia, and Stacey Miller of Gilbert, Arizona; and, her very special friend, Karla Burks. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at Rosemound Cemetery with Bro. Bill Jordan officiating.

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William  "Clifford" Isaacs,  Jr.

William "Clifford" Isaacs, Jr.

Sep 5, 2016

William "Clifford" Isaacs, Jr., 64, of Ladonia passed away on Monday, September 5, 2016, in Littleton, Colorado.Clifford was born in Commerce on August 16, 1952, to Norma Jean Threlkeld Isaacs and William Clifford Isaacs. On June 25, 1971, he married Rita Thompson. He graduated from Rockwall High School and resided in Rockwall where he was a volunteer with the Rockwall...

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