Obituaries

Ronald Brown

Ronald Brown

Dec 21, 2023

Ronald Brown, 78, of Campbell passed away at his residence with family at his side on Thursday afternoon, December 21, 2023.  He was born in Burbank, CA on May 1, 1945 to George Manual Brown and Dorothea Mildred Smith.  He served in country in the United States Army in Vietnam.  Ronald resided 57 years in Reno, NV until his health...

Justin Shane Swindell

Justin Shane Swindell

Dec 18, 2023

Justin Shane Swindell, 66, of Garland, Texas left this earth on Monday, December 18, 2023. He was born on May 29, 1957, in Commerce, Texas to William Agnew Swindell and Lula Faye Wiese Swindell. He was brother to Will Swindell.

Shane was raised in Commerce and graduated from Commerce High School and East Texas State University. He had a successful...

Ashley Nicole Emory

Ashley Nicole Emory

Dec 13, 2023

Ashley Nicole Emory, 34, of Commerce passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at her residence.  She was born on July 8, 1989 in Atlanta, TX to Annie R. Emory, her birth mother.  At the age of 2 , she was adopted by her mother Jenevia Lewis.  She was raised and nurtured by her until her untimely departure.  She attended...

Sandy Gayle Jackson

Sandy Gayle Jackson

Dec 10, 2023

Sandra (Sandy) Gayle Jackson, 74, of Dallas passed away at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas with family at her side on Sunday afternoon December 10, 2023.  She was born in Panama City, FL on April 22, 1949 to Alice Jeanette Monarch and John Manning Brissel.  She met and married James (Jim) M. Jackson on July 4, 1969.

Sandy loved...

MSGT Jesse Eugene Dunn, Ret.

MSGT Jesse Eugene Dunn, Ret.

Dec 10, 2023

Jesse Eugene Dunn, a distinguished veteran and beloved family man, passed away on December 10, 2023, at the age of 88.  Born on March 3, 1935, in Aubrey, Texas, Jesse's life was marked by service, dedication and love.

Jesse honorably served his country in the Korean War and retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1977 as Master Sergeant, a...

Challie Marie Berry

Challie Marie Berry

Dec 2, 2023

Challie Marie Berry, 90, of Commerce passed away at Oak Manor Nursing Home on Saturday evening December 2, 2023.

No services planned.

Bernardine Rose Hickson

Bernardine Rose Hickson

Dec 2, 2023

Bernardine Rose Hickson, 77, of Carrollton passed away in Carrollton on Saturday morning December 2, 2023.  She was born in Miami, Florida on April 13,1946 to Margaret Speigel Popiel and Jacob Jack Popiel.

No services planned.

Britton Edward Teel

Britton Edward Teel

Nov 21, 2023

Britton Edward Teel, 84, of Balch Springs, formerly of Commerce, passed away at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas on November 21, 2023 with his family by his side.  He was born in Commerce on May 16, 1939 to Annie Mary Cook and Britton Harvey Teel.  

Britton is survived by his daughter Brenda Teel and 2 sons: Eddie Teel and Randy...

Karen Sue Nichols Alvarez

Karen Sue Nichols Alvarez

Nov 19, 2023

Karen Sue Nichols Alvarez, 61, of Commerce passed away on Sunday afternoon November 19, 2023 in Richardson.  She was born in Tittisville, Pennsylvania on March 18, 1962 to Fredrick Ernest Nichols and Leona Reynolds.  

Karen enjoyed going to church, spending time with her friends playing slot machines, doing arts and crafts with her grandchildren.  She also loved fishing, singing...

Richard Martin Ohr

Richard Martin Ohr

Nov 9, 2023

Richard Ohr, Sr., age 74, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Richard was a proud member of the Marine Corps and served in many other capacities in his community throughout his life. These included helping establish the Honey Grove Youth Sports organization, serving as an elder at his church - Main Street Presbyterian - and also on the Honey Grove...

Karen Gayle Gaddy

Karen Gayle Gaddy

Oct 31, 2023

Karen Gayle Gaddy, 66, of Commerce passed away at Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville on Tuesday evening October 31, 2023.  She was born on November 29, 1956 in Ladonia, TX to Jimmy Ware and Helen Faye Stewart Ware.  Karen had many talents including being a nurse.  She was also a quality control manager for AT&T.

She is survived by...

Leon Harrison

Leon Harrison

Oct 29, 2023

Leon Harrison, 83, of Commerce passed away at his residence on Sunday night October 29, 2023.  He was born on October 14, 1940 in Sulphur Springs to Billy T. Harrison and Emma Lou Williams Harrison.  On January 12, 1963 Leon married Loretta Wilson. He worked as a Fireman/EMT for and retired from L3 in 1988.  He proudly served his country...

Dian Horton Loftis

Dian Horton Loftis

Oct 27, 2023

Dian H Loftis, 70, of Cooper passed away with her family by her side on Friday morning, October 27, 2023. She was born in Commerce, Tx. on May 9, 1953, the daughter of Robert and Virginia Horton. She worked for many years as a supervisor for the local telephone company.

She was proceeded in death by her parents Robert...

Courtney Stovall

Courtney Stovall

Oct 27, 2023

Steven Courtney Stovall, 61, of Campbell, Tx. passed away at his residence on October 27, 2023.  He was born in Dallas, Tx. on July 13, 1962, the son of Jerry Stovall and Patricia Huyck Stovall.   He was a carpenter by trade and loved working with his hands and building things.  

Those left to cherish his memory include his...

Kerwin Warner Black

Kerwin Warner Black

Oct 3, 2023

Kerwin Warner Black, 83, of Campbell, Texas peacefully passed away in his sleep at his residence on Tuesday morning, October 3, 2023. He was born in Ardmore, Oklahoma, the son of Waldo Briggs Black and Josie Crismon Black.  Kerwin married Annette Melvina Forkey on June 2, 1984 in Campbell, TX and she preceded him in death in April 27, 2022....

Paul Wayne Cash

Paul Wayne Cash

Sep 26, 2023

Paul Wayne Cash, 44, of Cumby passed away at his residence on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.  He was born on February 17, 1979 in Arlington, TX to Paul Wesley Cash and Carla Ann Walker.  Paul loved the outdoors hunting and fishing.

Paul is survived by his mother Carla, a daughter Jordyn Cash of Ladonia, brother Jason Cash of Cumby and...

Alice Fay Ketner

Alice Fay Ketner

Sep 22, 2023

Alice Fay Ketner, 72, of Commerce passed away earl Friday morning September 22, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born to Elisha Duncan Tate and Janice Lucille Martin Tate in South Pittsburg, Tennessee on November 4, 1950.  It was a glorious day.  Alice and her family moved to Texas.  Alice married Mike Ketner of Commerce in Las Vegas...

Patricia Ann Nooney

Patricia Ann Nooney

Sep 18, 2023

 

Patricia Ann Nooney, 69, of Commerce passed away early in the afternoon of Monday, September 18, 2023.  She was born on October 13, 1953 in Bonham to Charles Weldon Clark and Imogene Elliott Clark.  She was married to Charles Robert Nooney who preceded her in death on January 25, 2015.

Patricia’s greatest pleasure was being with her family and...

Martha Ann Sharkey

Martha Ann Sharkey

Sep 9, 2023

Martha Ann Sharkey, 62, of Greenville passed away at her residence with family at her side early Saturday morning September 9, 2023.

Arrangements are pending.

Hilda Evonne Richardson

Hilda Evonne Richardson

Sep 3, 2023

Hilda Evonne Richardson, 94, passed away on September 3, 2023, in Commerce, TX. She was born a twin to Rev. E.W. "Buck" Verner and Jewel Quinn Verner.  She married Lyndle B. Richardson in 1951, later divorced.  

Mom was born, raised and passed here in Commerce.  She was a force to be reckoned with in her home town.  She attended...

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