Obituaries

Ralph  Kenneth Smith

Ralph Kenneth Smith

May 18, 2016

Ralph Kenneth Smith, (Sonny) 79, years old of Commerce, Texas, lost his battle with Cancer at his home in Commerce, Texas, surrounded by his family on May 18,2016. Mr. Smith was born in Bonham, Texas, on July 30, 1936, to Ralph and Gladys Smith. He grew up and attended school in Ladonia, Texas, where he played football for the Ladonia...

Gregory  Scott Tiller

Gregory Scott Tiller

May 3, 2016

Gregory Scott Tiller, 52, passed away at Hunt Regional Hospital Medical Center of Greenville on Tuesday, May 3, 2016.Greg was born in California, on November 2, 1963, to Vivian Patricia Baird and Robert Francis Tiller.He is survived by he sister Denise Tiller and friends, Doug and Sharon Ragsdale.There are no services scheduled.

Betty  Jane Winstead

Betty Jane Winstead

May 2, 2016

Betty Jane Winstead, 83, of Cumby passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016.Betty was born on October 24, 1932, in Commerce, Texas, to Thelma Hammonds and Joe Lytle. She married Billy Joe Winstead in Greenville on December 6, 1949.She was CNA for over 40 years.She is survived by her two sons: Billy John (Ruby) Winstead of Cumby and Benny Sim...

Heather Waldrip-Brown

Heather Waldrip-Brown

Apr 28, 2016

Heather Waldrip-Brown, 46, of Commerce passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016.A memorial service will be held at Jim's place, 1100 Bois D'Arc St. Commerce, on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at 2:00 P.M.



SERVICES Memorial Service Saturday, May 21, 2016 2:00 PM

Jim's Place 1100 Bois D'Arc St. Commerce, Texas 75428



Helen  Cornelia Dickson

Helen Cornelia Dickson

Apr 27, 2016

Helen Cornelia Ratliff Dickson peacefully passed from this earth to her heavenly home on April 27, 2016, at the grand age of 96. She was born on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1919, in Cumby, Texas, to Lela Chaffin and Joseph Edward Ratliff, Sr. Helen grew up in Commerce and Memphis, Texas, graduating from Commerce High School with honors and from...

Bailey Marley,  Jr.

Bailey Marley, Jr.

Apr 26, 2016

Mr. Bailey Marley Jr. 60, of Commerce passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Bailey was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, on July 12, 1955, to Mary Amelia Kelm and Bailey Reeves Marley. He was previously employed by L-3 Communications. He was married to Shirley Ann Fischer Marley. He was of the United Methodist faith. He was...

Genevieve Mingo

Genevieve Mingo

Apr 25, 2016

Ms. Genevieve Mingo, 91, of Commerce passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016, in Commerce.She was born on November 24, 1924, in Belgrade, MN, to Margaret Rosekrans and Lawrence Fuerstenberg. On June 2, 1944, she married Laurence H. Mingo. She was a supervisor for the City of Garland.Survivors include her sons: Lawrence Mingo of Tucson, AZ, Daniel Mingo of Mesquite...

Robert  R. Smith

Robert R. Smith

Apr 23, 2016

Mr. Robert R. Smith, 94, of Cooper passed away Saturday evening, April 23, 2016. Arrangements are pending.

Charles Hill

Charles Hill

Apr 20, 2016

Charles Hill, 80, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, in Dallas.There are no services planned at this time.

Dorothy Sykes

Dorothy Sykes

Apr 19, 2016

Ms. Dorothy Sykes, 91, of Mesquite passed peacefully on Tuesday, April,19, 2016. Dorothy was born in Cumby, Texas, on July 22, 1924, to Bertha McDonald and Harvey E. Blunt. She leaves behind to treasure her memories her twin brother Aubrey Blunt, of Mesquite. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2016, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Jones-Walker...

Roy  Louis White

Roy Louis White

Apr 19, 2016

Roy Louis White, received his wings to Heaven on April 19, 2016, at the age of 88. He was born November 30, 1927, in Fairlie, Texas, to parents, Roy and Stella White. He was raised in Fairlie. He attended Commerce schools where he graduated high school. Then, he joined the United States Navy for four years. He returned home and...

Shellamar  Deshae Bateman

Shellamar Deshae Bateman

Apr 17, 2016

Shellamar Deshae Bateman, 43, passed away at her home in Bonham on Sunday, April 17, 2016. Shellamar was born in Sherman, Texas, on September 21, 1972, to Marilyn Joyce Fritcher and William Scott. Left to treasure her memories are her mother, Marilyn; her son, Ethan Bateman; her brothers: Gaylon Johnson, Martines Bateman and Michael Bateman; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews;...

Martha  Lou Campbell

Martha Lou Campbell

Apr 15, 2016

Martha Lou Campbell, 74, of Commerce passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016, in Greenville.Martha was born in Ballinger, Texas, on February 19, 1942, to Nettie Helen Bryant Sibley and Lee Claudius Sibley. She was a Telephone Operator for many years at United Telephone Company.Survivors include her brother, John Sibley; her son, Charle Jeffery Campbell, her grandson, Cody, her nephews;...

Peggy  Dean Hogan

Peggy Dean Hogan

Apr 12, 2016

Peggy Dean Hogan, 91, of Commerce passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Peggy was born in Redwater, Texas, on February 7 , 1925, to Doni Goza Taylor and Sidney Gorman Taylor. She attended school in Redwater and graduated at the age of 16. She attended East Texas Teachers College in Commerce and graduated at the age...

Rev. Christy Dawn LeShaw

Rev. Christy Dawn LeShaw

Apr 10, 2016

Christy Dawn LeShaw was born September 30, 1974 in Sherman Texas to parents Gladys LeShaw White and David McNeal. She was raised in an extended family environment which consisted of her Mother, Grandmother Ruby LeShaw and Aunts Ruthie Patt Griffin and Mary Margaret LeShaw. She often said that with the help of the Holy Spirit, these women help to mold...

Jeanie  P. Johnson

Jeanie P. Johnson

Apr 10, 2016

Jeanie P. "Nana" Johnson of Dodd City, Texas passed away on April 10, 2016 at the age of 79.Jeanie is survived by a daughter, Jaci Garner and husband Bill of Dodd City; a son, Monte Johnson of Burleson; a brother, Billy Carl Pittman and wife Vivian of San Antonio and a sister Judy Burlin of Clarendon.She is preceded in death...

Anna  Mary Adkins

Anna Mary Adkins

Apr 7, 2016

Mrs. Anna Adkins, 74, of Ladonia passed away at her home on Thursday, April 7, 2016. Anna was born in Skowhegan, Maine, on June 6, 1941, to Evangeline Mary Bouffard Chouinard and Lawrence R Chouinard. She was married to Timothy V. Adkins. Survivors include her husband, Timothy V. Adkins of Ladonia; her daughters: Mary Ann Adkins of Florida, Brenda Whalen...

Myrtle  "Chip" Phelps

Myrtle "Chip" Phelps

Mar 30, 2016

Mrs. Myrtle E. Phelps "Chip" 63, of Commerce passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, in Rowlett."Chip" was born in New London, Wisconsin, on June 20, 1952, to Myrtle Fields Stilen and Elroy Stilen. She was married to James Phelps.Survivors include her husband, James Phelps; her two daughters: Kellie Schenk and Michelle Phelps both of Commerce; her two sons: Lynton...

Trudy  Charlene Timpe

Trudy Charlene Timpe

Mar 12, 2016

Trudy Charlene Timpe, 55, of Commerce passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016. Arrangements are pending.

William  "Dennis" White

William "Dennis" White

Mar 11, 2016

William "Dennis" White, 72, of Commerce passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016, in Austin, Texas.Dennis was born in San Mateo, CA on November 11, 1943, to Peggy Jeanne Kennedy White and William Jasper (Bob) White. He married Susan Allison White September 1, 1979 in Dickinson, Texas. William Dennis White was a Vietnam medic veteran with the United States Army....