Obituaries

Kevin Rameau

Kevin Rameau

Oct 17, 2015

Kevin Rameau of Commerce passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2015.Arrangements are pending.

Ann  Rose Johnson

Ann Rose Johnson

Oct 13, 2015

Ann Johnson, 83, of Cumby passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, in Sulphur Springs. Ann was born in San Antonio, Texas, on February 11, 1932, to Laura Annie Box Sanders and W.H. Sanders. She and her late husband Carl "Buck" owned and operated Bucks BBQ. Ann enjoyed reading and spending time with family. She was a very giving and...

Olen  Earl Johnson

Olen Earl Johnson

Oct 8, 2015

Olen Earl Johnson, 77, of Commerce, passed away on October 8, 2015, at Medical City of Dallas.Born July 27, 1938, in Birthright, TX, he was the son of Irine Small Johnson and Earl Eugene Johnson. He graduated from West Delta High School in 1957.Olen married Billie Louise Smithers on May 5, 1972. He retired in 1993 after 30 years with...

Billy  Gene Morris

Billy Gene Morris

Oct 6, 2015

At age 86, Billy Gene Morris passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at home surrounded by his family in Carrollton Texas.Billy was born in Bagota, Texas, on November 7, 1928, born the son of share croppers, Opal Irene Day Morris and Robert William Morris, moved to Dallas at age 16. Worked at Kroehler Manufacturing for 18 years before starting...

Charles  S. Sargent

Charles S. Sargent

Sep 30, 2015

On February 2, 1939, Charles Stanley Sargent was born the fourth of seven children to Charles John Sargent and the first child to Charles John and Ruth Turvill Sargent.With the death of his father at the age of seven, Charles grew up in the housing projects of Detroit, where he quickly learned the importance of forming close bonds with family...

Nickey  Wade Jordan

Nickey Wade Jordan

Sep 23, 2015

Nickey Wade Jordan, 67, of Campbell passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2015, in Greenville. Nickey was born in Greenville on November 16, 1947, to Leona Laverne Foote and Bobby Joe Jordan who predecease him. He was retired from the armed forces having served in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army in Viet Nam. He was...

Joyce Marie Westbrook Jernigan Lara

Joyce Marie Westbrook Jernigan Lara

Sep 22, 2015

Joyce Marie Westbrook Jernigan Lara, 87, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2015, in Commerce.Joyce was born in Scurry, Texas on September 18, 1928, to Lee Allen and Eurnet Westbrook. She was a Commerce resident since 1974. She was a bicycle currier for the United States Army in New York, during WWII. Joyce lived a simple life, and loved very...

Imogene Richardson

Imogene Richardson

Sep 13, 2015

Imogene Eudy Richardson, 95, of Commerce passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2015.Imogene was born in Ladonia, Texas, on March 28, 1920, to Emma Dupree Eudy and Arthur M. Eudy. She was a hairdresser.Survivors include her grandson, Billy Don Richardson; her granddaughter, Renee Clark; and, her two great grandsons: Aaron Clark and Justin Richardson. Graveside services will be conducted on...

Danny  Ray Ferrell

Danny Ray Ferrell

Sep 12, 2015

Danny Ray Ferrell, 54, of Commerce passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2015. Danny was born in Dallas, Texas, on December 12, 1960, to Virginia McAnally and Thomas Wayne Ferrell. He was a tractor mechanic. He was married to the love of his life, Trishell Denise Harris Ferrell. Danny enjoyed fishing, gardening, eating out at Outback Steakhouse; and, especially working...

Barbara  Jean Mobley

Barbara Jean Mobley

Sep 9, 2015

Barbara Jean Mobley, 62, of Commerce passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2015, in Lake Pointe Medical Center, Rowlett.Barbara was born in Commerce on September 28, 1952, to Hallie Arrington Mobley and Ellis Mobley.Survivors include her sister, Rosie Mobley and her brother, Wayne Mobley. She is also survived by nieces and nephew: Carol Smith, Heather Bensley, Jennifer Bensley and Robert...

Ellis  B. Patrick

Ellis B. Patrick

Sep 4, 2015

Ellis Benton Patrick, 57, of Commerce passed away on Friday, September 4, 2015.Ellis was born in Commerce on February 4, 1958, to Susie Mobley Patrick and Jack Donald Patrick. He was a self employed mechanic, he really enjoyed working with his tools building engines, also drag racing, motorcycles, classic automobiles and old school music.Ellis was a very proud grandpa and...

Dr.  Robert Cozart

Dr. Robert Cozart

Aug 30, 2015

Long time citizen of Commerce Dr. Robert C. Sr. passed away at 4:52 p.m., Sunday August 30, 2015, at Baylor Medical Center in Garland, due to health complications. He was 90 years old at his death.He was born Oct.5, 1924, to Charles L. and Lona Kate Cozart in Point, Texas. Robert served in the United States Army during World War...

Richard  James Carew

Richard James Carew

Aug 23, 2015

Richard James Carew, 61, of Commerce passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2015.Richard was born in Detroit, Michigan, on April 11, 1954, to Sally Patricia Belyea Carew and Ralph Lawrence Carew II. He was a Refrigeration Technician for Delmonte Fresh Produce in Dallas. He was married to Cheri (Campbell) Carew, in 1995, they moved to Commerce, Texas.Richard loved his family,...

Susie Gooden

Susie Gooden

Aug 23, 2015

Susie R. Gooden was born July 26, 1926, in England Arkansas, to Jeanie and Nora Lee, who proceded her in death. She was the first of two children, and at the time of her death, she is proceded by husbands.Susie was educated in the England Arkansas school district. In 1956, Susie relocated her family to Pasadena California. After a year...

Frederick  P. Holloway

Frederick P. Holloway

Aug 19, 2015

Frederick Paul Holloway of Commerce passed away peacefully on August 19, 2015. He was born in Dallas, Texas on January 2, 1933 to John and Adeline De Ferrari Holloway of Dallas. He was 82 years of age. He was the 10th child out of 10 children. He was preceded in death by his parents and all of his siblings, several...

Norma  "Kadi" Boyles

Norma "Kadi" Boyles

Aug 17, 2015

Norma "Kadi" Boyles, 72, of Commerce passed away on Monday, August 17, 2015.Arrangements are pending.

Orvetta  Laverne Carpenter

Orvetta Laverne Carpenter

Aug 16, 2015

Orvetta Laverne Abbott Carpenter, 72, of Commerce passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2015.Orvetta was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on August 25, 1942, to Edith Laverne Young Abbott and Herbert Earl Abbott. She was married to Larry Carpenter, who preceded her in death.Survivors include her sons; Jimmy Page and Larry Wayne Rush, her daughters; Peggy Watson, Elizabeth Lawson, Sophia and...

Emilio Ramirez-Marquez

Emilio Ramirez-Marquez

Aug 15, 2015

Emilio Ramirez-Marquez, 27, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2015, in Ft. Worth, Texas. Emilio was born on April 5, 1988, in Jalpan, Queretaro, Mexico, to Jacinta Marquez and Gaudencio Ramirez. Emilio was a painter. He was married to Leticia Mejia Ponce. Survivors include his wife, Leticia; his son, Ion Emiliano Ramirez Mejia; his parents, Jacinta and Gaudencio Ramirez-Marquez; his...

Annie  Pauline Pickens

Annie Pauline Pickens

Aug 4, 2015

Annie Pauline Blunt Pickens, 95, of Cumby passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2015, in Sulphur Springs.Annie was born in Cumby on October 7, 1919, to Gladys Clemie McGowan Blunt and Judson Thomas Blunt. She was married to Vester H. Pickens, who preceded her in death. Annie Pauline was a hairdresser for many years; and, even after retirement, she continued...

Lloyd Linklater

Lloyd Linklater

Aug 4, 2015

Lloyd Linklater 59, of Commerce passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2015.Arrangements are pending.