Obituaries

Bonnie "Colette" Dodd Newman

Bonnie "Colette" Dodd Newman

Sep 3, 2016

On Saturday, September 3, at 7:32 am, with the sun softly streaming through the blinds, our beautiful mother bid her final goodbye to this world and entered her eternal home and ultimate retirement. There is no doubt that our dad was the first one waiting to hug her neck and show her around. Bonnie “Colette” Dodd Newman lived a full...

Idris  Darrell Wooten  Jr.

Idris Darrell Wooten Jr.

Sep 2, 2016

Idris Darrell Wooten Jr., 21, of Wolfe City, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2016, in Lamar County, TX. Darrell was born on March 6, 1995, in Sulphur Springs, TX, to Clarissa Brown and Idris Darrell Wooten Sr. He attended and graduated from Wolfe City public schools. Darrell is survived by his mother; his sister, Syria McFrazier; his brother, Darrius...

Dennis  D. Fodor

Dennis D. Fodor

Sep 1, 2016

Dennis D. Fodor, 86, of Cooper passed away with his loving family by his side on Thursday, September 1, 2016, in Sulphur Springs. Dennis was born in Budapest, Hungary, on June 22, 1930, to Maria Wismerdie and Alex Sandor Fodor. He was a Ball Room Dance Instructor. He was married to Virginia Foster, the love of his life. Dennis won...

David  Gene Miller

David Gene Miller

Aug 19, 2016

David Gene Miller, 45, passed away at his home in Commerce on Friday, August 19, 2016. David was born in Commerce, Texas, on July 6, 1971, to Judy Crow Currin and Henry A. Currin. He was married to Brandy Boss Miller. Survivors include his wife, Brandy; his two sons: Jack and Jon Johnson; his daughter, Alyssa D. Miller; his brother,...

Fernando  Castaneda Rangel

Fernando Castaneda Rangel

Aug 13, 2016

Fernando Castaneda Rangel, 45, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at his home in Commerce.Fernando was born in Xicotencatl, Tamaulipas, Mexico, on October 25, 1970, to Consuelo Rangel and Ruben Castaneda. He was married to Imelda Castaneda. Fernando was a construction worker.He is survived by his wife, Imelda Castaneda, his three sons; Carlos Castaneda of Laredo, Fernando Castaneda II...

Nora  Diane Blair

Nora Diane Blair

Aug 12, 2016

Nora Diane Blair, 62, of Commerce passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016, in Commerce. Nora Diane Blair was born on February 14, 1954, to Mattie Fagan and Lawrence Pannell. She was married to Clifton Blair; and, she was a Home Health Attendant. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband , Clifton Blair; her children: Tiffany Pannell, Terrance Pannell,...

Curtis  Wayne Fugitt

Curtis Wayne Fugitt

Aug 10, 2016

Curtis Wayne Fugitt, 76, of Sumner passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2016. Curtis was born in Hickory Creek, Hunt County, Texas, on October 16, 1939, to Loma McWilliams and Wilbur Fugitt. He was a graduate of Leonard High School. Curtis was owner of Sheandi Indian Gallery; he was also an artist. Curtis was married to Brenda Fugitt. Survivors include...

Norma  Diane Little

Norma Diane Little

Aug 2, 2016

Norma Diane Stovall Little of Commerce passed from this life on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at the age of 80 years, 7 months and 28 days. She was a lifelong resident of the Great State of Texas. Norma enthusiastically traced her ancestors to the War between the States, the American Revolution; and, 3 U S Presidents. She was a longtime...

Betty  Jean Wilburn

Betty Jean Wilburn

Jul 29, 2016

Betty Jean Wilburn, 58, of Commerce, formerly of Ladonia, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016, in Ladonia.

Betty Jean (Frog) Wilburn was born on December 8, 1957, to Margaret Wilburn and Walter Meals.

She was a fun-loving, kind and gentle person. She enjoyed life to the very end. She was baptized at an early age and although she was...

James  Daniel Miller

James Daniel Miller

Jul 23, 2016

James Daniel Miller, 80, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016, at Medical Center of Plano. James was born in Cooper, Texas, on December 20, 1935, to Lucille Gregg and Joe Miller. He retired from Hopkins County Memorial Hospital as a porter. James was a United States Army veteran serving in the National Guard. James battled bladder cancer for 2...

James  Elliott Morgan

James Elliott Morgan

Jul 20, 2016

James Elliott Morgan, 77, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Lindale, Texas. James was born in Commerce, Texas, on April 23, 1939, to Mildred Juanita Smith and Jack Wheeler Morgan. James was a proud United States Marine. They moved to Garland, Texas, in 1954. James graduated from Garland High School in 1956. He was an Eagle Scout, which...

Eddie  Royce Judkins

Eddie Royce Judkins

Jul 18, 2016

Eddie Royce Judkins, "Gap Goody" 53, passed away in a car accident on Monday, July 18, 2016. Mr. Eddie Royce Judkins was born on May 24, 1963, to Hurshel Judkins, Sr. and Estella Houston Judkins in Bryan Mills, Texas. Eddie received a formal education from Fannidel Independent School District in Ladonia, Texas, graduating in 1981. Eddie was employed as an...

Alice  B. Truitt

Alice B. Truitt

Jul 1, 2016

Alice B. Truitt, 65, of Commerce passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016, in Greenville. Alice was born in Bonham, Texas, on February 2, 1951, to Dorothy Castle McIntyre and Bryce McIntyre. On August 28, 1971, she married the love of her life, Dale Truitt. After her birth, she moved around with her family to several United States Air Force...

Linda "Peaches" Jackelon Ragsdale

Linda "Peaches" Jackelon Ragsdale

Jul 1, 2016

Ms. "Peaches" Linda J. Ragsdale, 68, of Wills Point, passed away peacefully at her home- with her loved ones by her side- on Friday, July 1, 2016.Linda was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi, on November 24, 1947, to Sarah Elizabeth White and Jack Browning. She was a gold miner and also owned a few night clubs. Ms. Peaches was known for...

Lorrie Jo Brzeski White

Lorrie Jo Brzeski White

Jun 24, 2016

Lorrie Jo Brzeski White, 65, of Sulphur Springs passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016.Lorrie was born in Plain View, Texas, on September 15, 1950, to Jim Babb and Mary Jo Taylor.Survivors include her children; Valerie Brzeski Mata of Charleston AR, Dewayne Harold (Tessa) Brzeski of Nevada, TX. Mary Beth Brzeski Pennington of Sulphur Springs and Julie Brzeski of Sulphur...

Michele  Inez Taylor

Michele Inez Taylor

Jun 23, 2016

Michele Inez Bippert Taylor, 56, of Commerce passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016.Michele was born in Castroville, Texas, on September 29, 1959, to Ann Louise Crawford Bippert and Marvin Bippert. Michele was a school teacher for many years, at Cooper High School and Commerce High School. She was married to Michael Taylor. In her spare time Michele enjoyed doing...

Mary  Emma Anderson

Mary Emma Anderson

Jun 18, 2016

Mary Emma Carrol Bell Anderson, 78, passed away at her home in Fruitvale on Saturday, June 18, 2016.Mary Emma was born in Dallas, Texas, on November 18, 1937, to Ida Lee Dilbeck and Albert Hamilton Bell. She was married to Jack Anderson. Mary was an Abstractor for the City of Dallas.Survivors include her husband Jack Anderson, her four sons; David...

Nicole  Elizabeth Gonzales

Nicole Elizabeth Gonzales

Jun 17, 2016

Nicole Elizabeth Gonzales, 27, of Commerce died at home on Friday, June 17, 2016. Nicole was born in Dallas, Texas, on October 21, 1988, to Vickie Abrams Gonzales and Jose Gonzales. She graduated from Commerce High School and was employed at Subway of Commerce. Nicole was a very loving daughter, mother and friend. She always had a smile and enjoyed...

Vickie  Ann Gonzales

Vickie Ann Gonzales

Jun 17, 2016

Vickie Ann Gonzales, 51, of Commerce died in her home on Friday, June 17, 2016. Vickie Ann was born in Red Creek, New York, on January 5, 1965, to June A. Lamond Abrams and James E. Abrams Jr. She was married to Jose (Pepe) Gonzales and was employed by Sodexo at Texas A&M University - Commerce. Left to cherish Vickie's...

Kathy  Joyce Carnes

Kathy Joyce Carnes

Jun 13, 2016

Kathy Joyce Carnes, 58, of Commerce passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016. Kathy was born in Greenville, Texas, on June 19, 1957, to Sandaluia Joyce Watson and William C. Middleton. Kathy was a true animal lover. She was an exotic animal enthusiast and a registered service animal trainer. Survivors include her companion - whom she considered her husband -...

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