Obituaries
Carol Dickinson
Aug 3, 2015
Carol Dickinson, 59, of Commerce passed away on Monday, August 3, 2015.Carol was born in Detroit, Michigan, on August 29, 1955 to Sally Patricia Belyea Carew and Ralph Lawrence Carew II. She was a purchasing agent for Texas A & M University - Commerce, where she was employed for 24 wonderful years. She was married to Jimmy "Sid" Dickinson, who...
Jordan Danger Lumsden
Jul 31, 2015
Jordan Danger Lumsden, 2 years old, of Quinlan passed away on Friday, July 31, 2015, in Greenville.Survivors include his mommy, Misty Campos and his daddy, Joe Autry III; his two sisters: Harlee Lumsden and Kaitlyn Lumsden both of Quinlan; his grandparents: Joe and Sherry Autry of Quinlan, Lynette and Todd Henson of Wills Point; his grandfather, Richard Drake of Quinlan;...
Jackie Glenn "JJ" Prothro Jr.
Jul 27, 2015
"JJ" Prothro, 19, of Commerce passed away on Monday, July 27, 2015. Jackie "JJ" was born in Greenville, Texas, on November 19, 1995. He was a 2014 graduate from Quinlan Ford High School. "JJ" enjoyed back- roading, horseback riding, dancing, football and was the "life of the party" wherever he was. He was employed by CW&W Contractors. Survivors include his...
Valerie Kay Gilliland Stiles
Jul 25, 2015
Valerie Kay Gilliland Stiles, 45, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2015. Valerie was born in Garland, Texas, on October 30, 1969, to Nancy E. Dixon and Roy D. Gilliland Jr. Survivors include her mother, Nancy of Blue Ridge; her father, Roy of Commerce; her daughter, Ashley Stiles of Commerce; her son, Cody Stiles of Commerce; her brother, John Gilliland...
Raymond Delane Pierce
Jul 24, 2015
Raymond Delane Pierce, 75, of Cumby passed away on Friday, July 24, 2015, at Baylor Hospital in Dallas. Raymond was born and raised in Cumby. He was born on February 22, 1940, to Joe and Ollie (Seymore) Pierce. He married Linda (Henson) Pierce on October 1, 1960, in Cumby. He was of the Baptist faith. Raymond helped organize the Cumby...
Julie Ann Newman
Jul 22, 2015
Julie Ann Newman, 56, of Commerce passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, in Commerce.Graveside services will be conducted on Monday, July 27, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at Rosemound Cemetery in Commerce.
Dr. Margaret Harbison
Jul 20, 2015
Margaret "Margo" Ann Warlick Harbison, born in Lawndale, North Carolina, on December 19th, 1935, passed peacefully on Monday, July 20th, 2015, in St Louis, Missouri. She was predeceased in 2001 by her husband Paul D. Harbison.She is survived by her son, Jack Waters, and his wife, Kelly, of St Louis, Missouri, her grandson, Harrison Waters, and step-grandchildren, Raegan, Mike, and...
Marvin A. McDonaldson, Jr.
Jul 20, 2015
Marvin A. McDonaldson Jr., 67, of Commerce passed away on Monday, July 20, 2015, in Dallas. Marvin was born in Palmyra, PA, on July 10, 1948, to Mary Louise Shifflett and Marvin Ashby McDonaldson Sr. He was married to Teresa Wickersham McDonaldson. He worked for many years as a handyman all around Commerce. Marvin enjoyed fishing, bike riding and spending...
Hubert Arthur Teel
Jul 17, 2015
Hubert Arthur Teel, 78, of Cumby passed away at his residence, surrounded by his family, on Friday, July 17, 2015. Hubert was born in Houston, Texas, on May 4, 1937, to Lizzie Lou Redmon Teel and Hubert Oscar Teel. Hubert was married to Jessie F. Burk Teel. He was a truck driver for Littles Trucking and a people greeter at...
Lena Mae Ferguson
Jul 14, 2015
Lena Mae Ferguson, 93, of Paris passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2015.Lena was born in Bennington, Oklahoma, on October 12, 1921, to Susie and Finist Jones. In November 1943, Lena married Ottis Clifton Ferguson. She was retired from Sherwood Industries. For more than 25 years she helped with Meals on Wheels in Commerce. Lena enjoyed shopping and never missed...
Forest "Tiny" Wayne Wall
Jul 13, 2015
Forest Wayne "Tiny" Wall, 63, of Bryan - formerly of Greenville - passed away on Monday, July 13, 2015. Forest was born in Greenville on May 31, 1952, to Anna Jean Carty Wall and Forest Wall. Tiny was a C.B. Radio operator; his handle was "Disco Kid" and he was also a cab driver in Odessa, Texas. He is survived...
Charlotte Jean Embro
Jul 9, 2015
Charlotte Jean (Williams) Embro of Commerce, TX, passed away in Rockwall, TX, on July 9, 2015 at the age of 71. Charlotte was born on January 30, 1944, in Rolla, MO, to Kenneth Williams and Leta Patricia (Bramel) Williams. She was a graduate of Rolla High School class of 1962. Charlotte is survived by three brothers: Douglas Williams of Commerce,...
Davis Edward Rex
Jul 4, 2015
Davis Edward Rex, 90, of Klondike passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2015. Davis was born in Needmore, Texas, on October 14, 1924, to Tinia Bowers Whitefield and Willie Johnnie Rex. He was a retired aircraft electrician for E-Systems (now L-3 Communications). Davis was married to Mary Frances Billingsley Rex, who preceded him in death. Davis was a member of...
John "Hoppy" William Hopkins
Jun 30, 2015
John William "Hoppy" Hopkins, 73, of Carrollton passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2015.John was born in Dallas on January 19, 1942, to Edna Alford Hopkins and Thomas Hopkins.He is survived by his son Michael Hopkins.A memorial service for Mr. John Hopkins will be held at a later date.
Cleo Ruth Edlin
Jun 29, 2015
Cleo Ruth Edlin of Ladonia died June 29, born September 14, 1920 at Lost Prairie Texas to Vic and Jewell Dunn. A celebration of her life will be held in the Chapel of Jones-Walker Funeral Home at 1209 Live Oak in Commerce, Texas, 75428 at 10:00 a.m. with burial to follow at Shiloh Cemetery.Preceded in death by her husband J.T...
Joe Corneluis Reynolds Sr.
Jun 28, 2015
Joe Reynolds of Commerce passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2015.Joe was born on August 04, 1954, to Willie Nell Harrison and Clayton Reynolds. He was married to Starlin Hines Reynolds. Joe was a School Bus Driver for Commerce I.S.D.He is survived by his wife, Starlin; his children: Joe Corneluis Reynolds Jr. and Isaac Curtis Reynolds, Tameka Nickale Reynolds, Shemqua...
Ruthie Mae Griffin
Jun 27, 2015
Ruthie Mae Griffin, 70, of Honey Grove passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2015, in Bonham.Ruthie was born in Honey Grove on March 13, 1945. She was the daughter of the late Ruby LeShaw. She was married to Charles Griffin.Survivors include her husband, Charles; her two sons: Roy Gene Patt and his wife Delores and Darren Patt and Debrea both...
Tammie Jean Busby
Jun 26, 2015
Tammie Jean Busby, 51, of Commerce passed away on Friday, June 26, 2015.Tammie was born in Ayer, Mass., on September 25, 1963, to Bette Remington Daily and James Elwell. She enjoyed raising cockatiels.Tammie is survived by her best friend, Dudley Shaw; her daughter, Emmalea Busby; her son, Ethan Dale Busby; and, her two brothers: Ron Elwell and Tim Elwell.She was...
Addie G. Swiderski
Jun 22, 2015
Addie G. Swiderski, 93, of Commerce passed away on Monday, June 22, 2015, in Greenville.Addie was born in Cooper, TX., on September 21, 1921, to Elizabeth Ellis Thomas and Charles Ode Thomas.Arrangements are pending.
William Harold Smith
Jun 21, 2015
William Harold Smith, 69, of Paris, Texas passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015. William was born in Hearne, Texas, on July 17, 1945, to Doris Miller Smith and Fletcher Smith. He was a retired floor tech for Campbell Soup Ltd.William was a veteran of the United States Air Force.Survivors include his daughter, Alicia Baker of Arlington, his son-in-law, Jeremy...