Obituaries

Donna Alvarez

Donna Alvarez

Jul 2, 2024

Donna Alvarez, 61, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 in Denton.

Arrangements are pending.

Christopher Curtis Fugitt

Christopher Curtis Fugitt

Jul 1, 2024

Christopher Curtis Fugitt, 55, of Commerce and formally of Greenville, Texas passed away on Monday July 1, 2024.

A memorial service  will be held in Commerce at Jones-Walker & Son Funeral Home on Friday, July 12, 2024 at 4:00 P.M. (If anyone wishes to speak of their memories of Chris you may do so.)

Chris was born on November 24, 1968 in...

Howard "Pitty Pat" Guidry

Howard "Pitty Pat" Guidry

Jun 23, 2024

Howard "Pitty Pat" Guidry, 75, of Sulphur Springs passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024 in Sulphur Springs.

A memorial service was held on August 10, 2024, in Sulphur Springs at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.

Vivian Diane Fields

Vivian Diane Fields

Jun 19, 2024

Vivian Diane Fields, 67, of Greenville passed away early Wednesday morning June 19, 2024, in Greenville. Diane was born in Commerce on July 12, 1956, to Jack Fields and Vesta Gadlin Watson.  She was a beloved Certified Nurses Aide.

Diane is survived by her daughter Taminka Palmer of Little Rock, AR and son Damien Gadlin of Sulphur Springs, TX; granddaughters Kaderah...

Linda Kay Giles

Linda Kay Giles

Jun 17, 2024

Linda Kay Giles, 72, of Cooper passed away in Commerce on Monday, June 17, 2024.

No services are planned at this time.

Cory Dwayne France

Cory Dwayne France

Jun 16, 2024

Cory Dwayne France, 35, of Jarrell, TX passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 in Corpus Christi from injuries sustained in a car accident.

Arrangements are pending.

Richard Lee Rice

Richard Lee Rice

Jun 16, 2024

Richard Lee Rice, 70, of Klondike transitioned to glory on Sunday, June 16, 2024 peacefully at home.  He was born in Millington, TN on September 26, 1953 to Francis Gardiner Rice and Dorothy Jean Plummer.  He was raised in Union City, Oklahoma and graduated from Ulysses S. Grant High School.  Richard married Doreen Kay (Sims) Rice on May 3, 1980...

Louise Tessie Alderson

Louise Tessie Alderson

Jun 15, 2024

Louise Tessie Alderson, 90. formerly of Celeste passed away in Fate surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 15,2024.

Arrangements are pending.

Jerald Edwin Thomas

Jerald Edwin Thomas

Jun 10, 2024

Jerald Edwin Thomas Sr. of Commerce, Texas went home to be with the Lord early Monday morning June 10, 2024 peacefully with a smile on his face.  He was 72 years old. 

Jerald was a graduate of WW Samuell High School (1969) and a certified Journeyman Carpenter (1973), owner of Jeta Construction, Jeta Antiques and Cowhill Express Coffee.

He was born in...

Linda Darnell Kinchen Taylor

Linda Darnell Kinchen Taylor

May 31, 2024

Linda Darnell Taylor, age 69, passed away peacefully on Friday May 31, 2024, at Medical City Plano Hospital in Plano, Texas. She was born to Maurice Elkins and Era Kinchen. She married Joe Albert Taylor in 1979 and had 5 children, Amber Monroe (Deceased), Quincy Kinchen, Derrick Taylor, Cameron Taylor, and Cristal Taylor. She worked as Nurse’s aide providing exceptional...

Barbara Ann Baker

Barbara Ann Baker

May 28, 2024

Barbara Ann Baker, 75, of Commerce passed away at her residence on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.  She was born in Yazoo City, MS on July 12, 1948 to Alex Stinson Brewton and Adrene Inez Freeman.  She was an office manager in the retail industry.Barbara is survived by her sister Cynthia Roberts and husband Douglas of Frisco, TX.Barbara will be returned...

William Edward "Bob" Harrison

William Edward "Bob" Harrison

May 24, 2024

William “Bob” Edward Harrison Sr. passed away peacefully, at his home in Commerce, Texas on Friday, May 24, 2024. He was born in East Caney, Texas on February 11, 1935, to the Parents of Billy Thomas and Emma Lou Harrison. He was the 2nd oldest of twelve children.

Bob moved to Commerce, Texas at an early age and he attended St....

Ronny Lynn Campbell

Ronny Lynn Campbell

May 8, 2024

Ronny Lynn Campbell, 82, of Greenville passed away in Tyler, TX on Wednesday morning May 8, 2024.There are no services planned.

Johnnie Faye Schmid

Johnnie Faye Schmid

May 2, 2024

Johnnie Faye Schmid, 83, of Commerce, passed away at her residence in Commerce, May 2, 2024.  She was born in Gilmer, TX on May 27, 1940 to Sara Zelda McClelland.  She was a homemaker and raised her children.Johnnie is survived by her daughter Teressa Lynn Koonce of Gilmer and son William Keith Lawson of Commerce; grandchildren Alisha Koonce and Jeremy...

Janet McPherson

Janet McPherson

May 1, 2024

  Janet Lynn McPherson, 65 of Commerce, TX gained her wings on Wednesday May 1, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Janet was born June 25, 1958 in Ft. Worth, TX to Talmadge Earl Tidwell and Mary Evelynn Stewart Tidwell of Roanoke, TX.  She graduated from Northwest High School in 1976.  On July 18, 1975, she married the love of her...

Betty Joann Teel

Betty Joann Teel

Apr 30, 2024

 Betty Joann (Daugherty) Teel, 88, passed away on April 30, 2024 at her home in Cooper, Texas. Joann was born to Clyde Henry and Lois Francis (Mills) Daugherty on January 1, 1936 in Charleston, Texas. She was the oldest of 6 children; sisters Sandra (Neil), Deborah, Linda (Phil), Billie (Mike) and a brother CH Daugherty (Nadine). Joann graduated from East Delta in...

Kenneth Juan Williams

Kenneth Juan Williams

Apr 22, 2024

In Loving Memory of Kenneth Juan Williams

February 13, 1953 - April 22, 2024

"With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." - Matthew 19:26

Kenneth Juan Williams, a beacon of light and love, embarked on his earthly journey on February 13, 1953, blessed by the union of Albert Curtis "A.C." and Mylie Ann Williams in Commerce, Texas. He...

Janet Currin

Janet Currin

Apr 17, 2024

Janet Currin, 69, of Klondike finished her battle with cancer on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Oak Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Commerce, Tx. She was born in Dallas, Texas on October 15, 1954, the daughter of Alton Wood and Mary Lillian Trevilion Wood. Janet shared the last 38 years of her life with her husband, Jerry and they...

Johnny Ray Nabers

Johnny Ray Nabers

Apr 10, 2024

Johnny Ray Nabers, 72, of Cumby, passed away April 10, 2024. Johnny was born November 18, 1951, in Commerce, to JL Nabers and Jimmie Moore. He was a Barber and worked for the railroad before joining UPS. There, he retired after 30 years and made many life long friends. Most importantly, Johnny was a Dad and a Peepaw. He did...

Eddie Lynn McGee

Eddie Lynn McGee

Apr 1, 2024

Eddie Lynn McGee, 71, of Honey Grove, Tx. passed away peacefully at the TMC hospital in Bonham on Monday, April 1, 2024. He was born on May 14, 1952 in Honey Grove, Tx., the son of JW McGee and Opal Lucille Alberty McGee.Eddie is survived by two brothers: Gerry McGee (Graciela) and Jerry McGee; two sisters: Jacqueline McGee and Delores...