Obituaries

Timothy  Hubert Bunch

Timothy Hubert Bunch

Nov 11, 2014

Timothy Hubert Bunch, 50, of Fort Worth passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2014.Tim was born in Fort Worth on January 22, 1964, to Lois Saling and Hubert D. Bunch. He was a gospel musician/drummer.Survivors include his three brothers: Lonnie Bunch of Divide, Darren Bunch and Brandon Bunch, both of Fort Worth.Timothy was preceded in death by his parents.The family...

Mendy  Tychannin Wilson

Mendy Tychannin Wilson

Nov 6, 2014

Mendy T. Wilson, 35, of Commerce, died Thursday, November 6, 2014 in Greenville, TX. Mendy was born in Sulphur Springs on July 21, 1979, to Paul Lee and Toni Wilson. He was preceded in death by his mother, Toni Wilson; his grandmother, Bobbie Branch; his great-grandmother, Ora Branch; and, his aunt, Mary Harrison. Survivors include his loving companion, Tabatha Winston;...

Arnold Leon "Buck" Hudson

Arnold Leon "Buck" Hudson

Nov 4, 2014

Mr. Hudson, 89, was born in Montague County, Newport, TX, on September 13, 1925 and passed away on November 4, 2014, at Oak Manor Nursing Home in Commerce, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Joy and Mary Ida Rector Hudson; his wife, Novella; his son, Arnold Dell; his daughters: Delores Ree Smith and Sandra Kay Waters;...

Lena  Mae Hale

Lena Mae Hale

Oct 31, 2014

Lena Mae (Ham) Hale, 84, of Commerce passed away on Friday, October 31, 2014. Lena was born in Linden, Texas, on August 10, 1930, to Ora Lee Hobbs Ham and Edger M. Ham. She married H. R. (Pete) Ham on June 6, 1948. Survivors include her three daughters: Barbara Maxfield of Blossom, Doris Waters of Paris and Donna Hester of...

John  David Walvoord

John David Walvoord

Oct 26, 2014

John David Walvoord, 71, of Commerce passed away on Sunday,October 26, 2014. He was born in Denton on December 10, 1942, to Erna Van Der Jagt and Dr. Anthony Christopher Walvooord. Dave was Director of News Service at Texas A&M University - Commerce, where he received his Masters degree. He also had a Bachelor of Arts in history from North...

Helen Bodeker

Helen Bodeker

Oct 26, 2014

Helen Bodeker, 90, of Lancaster passed away at her home on Sunday, October 26, 2014. Helen was born in Waco, Texas on October 30, 1923, to Jewel Daniel Weissinger and William Weissinger. She loved music, her church and was an active choir member since she was 13 years old. Helen truly loved her family and her many friends.Survivors include her...

Lowell  McDowell Robinson

Lowell McDowell Robinson

Oct 25, 2014

Mr. Lowell Robinson, 91, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2014, at Oak Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation in Commerce, Texas. He was a lifelong resident of Cumby, Texas. Lowell was born to L. M. Robinson and Flora Elizabeth McDowell Robinson in Cumby, Texas, on May 6, 1923.Mr. Robinson graduated from East Texas State University in 1947 with a Bachelor's of...

Sharon  Irene Banister

Sharon Irene Banister

Oct 19, 2014

Sharon Banister 66, of Ladonia, passed away at her home on Sunday, October 19, 2014.Sharon was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 16, 1948, to Irene Venz Geibel and Roswell Geibel, she graduated from Ironton (Ohio) High School in 1966. She received her B.A. in Mass Communication from Abilene Christian University in 1970. In August of 1971 Sharon married the...

Linda  Sue Weightman

Linda Sue Weightman

Oct 12, 2014

Linda Sue Weightman, 69, passed away in Denison, on Sunday, October 12, 2014.Linda was born in Bonham, on November 21, 1944, to Thelma Ruth Haynes and Rayburn Siler. She was a homemaker.Survivors include her brothers: Jimmy Siler, Jerry Haynes Siler, Steve David Siler and Stanley Keith Siler, and her sisters: Nina Anderson, Majana (Jen) Crabtree, Shirley Hunt and Vicky McGregor.She...

James  Lee Wilson

James Lee Wilson

Oct 10, 2014

James Lee Wilson, 87, of Commerce passed away on Friday, October 10, 2014. James was born in Hopkins County, Willow Oak Community on November, 1, 1926, to Coylee Dickey Wilson and John Henry Wilson. James proudly served in the United States Army. He was married to Ruth Moreland who preceded him in death. Survivors include his sisters: Sally Millsap, Mereta...

Freida  Jo Teel

Freida Jo Teel

Oct 7, 2014

Frieda Teel passed away at her home in Klondike on Tuesday, October 7, 2014.Freida was born in Texarkana on November 17, 1946, to Geneva Frerichs and Joe Starkes. She was a retired Registered Nurse. Freida enjoyed gardening and her animals; and, she especially loved her church. There was no greater joy in her life than Henley, her granddaughter, who resided...

Rosie Mae "Cookie" Jacobus

Rosie Mae "Cookie" Jacobus

Oct 4, 2014

Rosie Mae "Cookie" Jacobus, 73, of Commerce passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2014.Rosie (Cookie) was born on September 20, 1941,in Barton, Ohio, to Goldie Arlene Boggs Jewell and James Donald Jewell. She was a retired R.N. primarily caring for geriatric patients. Rosie served in the National Guard. "Cookie" loved going to the lake,eating out and going to movies and...

Shirley  Rosie Sandridge

Shirley Rosie Sandridge

Oct 3, 2014

Shirley Rosie Sandridge, 78, a long time resident of Commerce, Texas, passed away in Gulfport Mississippi, on Friday, October 3, 2014.She was born in West Virginia on July 22, 1936, to Roosevelt Rowe and Armeda Blevins Rowe.Shirley had retired from Chat and Chew restaurant, which was located in downtown Commerce for many, many years.She is survived by her caretaker and...

Bobbie  Jean Robinson

Bobbie Jean Robinson

Sep 29, 2014

Robbie Jean Barnes Robinson, 71, of Bismarck, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2014.Bobbie was born in Dallas on May 2, 1943, to Dorothy Mae Calvin Barnes and Doyle King Barnes Sr. She enjoyed working in her garden; and, her favorite pastime was playing a game or two of Bingo. In Bobbie's earlier years, she was known as a...

Brian  Keith Finney

Brian Keith Finney

Sep 28, 2014

Brian Keith Finney, 45, of Commerce, formerly of Honey Grove, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014, in Dallas.Brian was born in the Dial Community on November 25, 1968, to Fessie Lee Rhymes Finney and Willie Lee Finney. Brian met and married Melissa Caesar Finney.Survivors include his parents, his wife, Melissa Finney, sons; Markeus Finney and Quenton Finney, brothers: Arthur...

Samuel  Charles Tater

Samuel Charles Tater

Sep 23, 2014

Samuel Charles Tater, 56, of Campbell, Texas, died on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 in Campbell. Samuel was born in Dallas, Texas on August 18, 1958 to Anne Kamen Tater and Bruce Harris Tater. Samuel worked in Dallas Texas and in Tulsa, Oklahoma as a General Manager for Auto Dealerships. His favorite pass-time was enjoying time with his friends and playing...

Jordan de Jesus Espinoza

Jordan de Jesus Espinoza

Sep 23, 2014

Jordan de Jesus Espinoza left us for the Kingdom of Heaven on Tuesday, September 23, 2014.Jordan was the son of Julissa Urbina and Jesus Antonio Espinoza of Greenville.There are no services planned at this time.

Albert  P. Whitley

Albert P. Whitley

Sep 18, 2014

On September 18th, we said good-bye to Burt Whitley, affectionately known as "Burtimus" to his wife. He fought bravely to Mesothelioma still putting his family's needs ahead of his own.Burt was a railroader on the Cotton Belt line, he proudly served his country, while serving in the National Guard Army. Burt enjoyed fishing and watching Texas UT Football.He leaves behind,...

Emily  "Geraldine" Branom

Emily "Geraldine" Branom

Sep 17, 2014

Emily "Geraldine" Branom, 101, of Commerce passed away at her home on Wednesday, September 17, 2014."Gerry" was born in Cumby on December 7, 1912, to Mary Esther Garoutte and James Merit Branom.She was a retired Librarian, she spoke fluent English, French and German.Survivors include her sister, Frieda Marian Branom of Commerce, Texas, her brother Merit "Rex" Branom of Phoenix, Arizona,...

Mary  Ruth Tucker

Mary Ruth Tucker

Sep 15, 2014

Mary Ruth Tucker, 92, of Cooper passed away Monday, September 15, 2014.Mary Ruth was born in the Shiloh Community on December 7, 1921, to Mary Tennessee Dees Stewart and William Henry Stewart. She was married to Willie Tucker. She was a retired Nurse for Dr. King for many years.Survivors include her daughter Brenda Jones and her husband Tim; her two...