Obituaries

Tom Bailey

Tom Bailey

Dec 21, 2012

Tom Bailey, 57, of Commerce passed away on Friday, December 21, 2012, in Commerce.He worked in air conditioning and maintenance.Tom was born on March 13, 1955, in Harleton, TX, to Silver Montgomery and George Davis.He was married to Evelyn Hatley Bailey. Survivors include his wife; his mother, Silver Lee Bailey; his three sons; Tommy Bailey, Kevin Bailey and Brandon Bailey;...

Claudis  Ann Perryman

Claudis Ann Perryman

Dec 21, 2012

Claudis Ann Perryman, 76, of Honey Grove passed away on Friday, December 21, 2012, in Honey Grove.Claudis was born on September 26, 1936, in Hillsboro, TX, to Clark and Allie Mae Anderson. On April 23, 1956, she married Terry Perryman in Ennis, TX.She was an Execuitive Secretary .Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Larry Joe Perryman and Doris Perryman of...

Don  "Wayne" Newman

Don "Wayne" Newman

Dec 21, 2012

Wayne Newman, (Dr Pepper man), passed away Friday, December 21, 2012, at his residence with his family and friends by his side.He had worked at Coca-Cola, Wal-Mart and had proudly served his country with the United States Coast Guard. He is survived by his wife, Carol; his stepdaughter , Sherri Bond and husband Jessi of Greenville; his son, Don Newman...

Doris  Merle Ramsey

Doris Merle Ramsey

Dec 17, 2012

Doris Merle Ramsey, 86, passed away Monday, December 17, 2012, in Garland.Doris was born on July 13, 1926, to Essie Thurman Brothers and Sanford Brothers. She was a homemaker; she enjoyed sewing and making dolls.Survivors include her three sons: Tommy Wayne Ramsey of Ladonia, Roger Ramsey of Lewisville and Timmy Ramsey also of Lewisville; her two daughters: Doris Wade of...

Lottie "Tootsie Jones" Griffin

Lottie "Tootsie Jones" Griffin

Dec 5, 2012

Lottie "Tootsie Jones" Griffin, 86, of Honey Grove passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2012.

Lottie was born in Bryan County, Oklahoma, on August 4, 1926, to Leafy Harris Jones and James Marion Jones. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and baking, doing yard work, crafts and walking.Survivors include her daughter-in-law Joyce Bills, her grandsons; Jared Bills and Greg Bills,...

Lorrie Miller

Lorrie Miller

Nov 28, 2012

Lorrie Miller,41, of Commerce passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at home.She was born in Paris, TX, on January 6, 1971, to Molly Ann Walker and Tiny Dollins. Lorrie was a hair stylist.Survivors include sons: Joshua McDonald and Jacob McClure; her mother; and, her grandson, Daniel McDonald. She was preceded in death by her father.

James  Gordon Busby

James Gordon Busby

Nov 21, 2012

James Gordon Busby, 76, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2012, in Commerce.He was born March 3, 1936, to Mamye Lee Siegler and Delbert G. Busby in Collin County, Texas. On October 12, 1956, he married Annette Eloise Harbor. James was a Baptist by faith and had been employed by Rockwall International.James was preceded in death by his wife; his...

Albert  Lee Benson

Albert Lee Benson

Nov 18, 2012

Albert Lee Benson, 79, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2012, at his home in Commerce.

Albert was born on September 7, 1933, in Jefferson, TX, to Maudie Paige and Edgar Benson. On September 3, 1955, he married the love of his life, Elois Julian, in Greenville; and, they enjoyed 55 wonderful years together until her death in 2010.

He was...

H.  B. Jones

H. B. Jones

Nov 15, 2012

H. B. Jones was born in Bennington, OK, but considered himself a Texan from a young age. He picked cotton and was said to be the best and fastest picker around. He worked on the Goss Farm close to Honey Grove, danced on the square in Sulphur Springs for money to go to the movies. Later married and settled in...

Darlene  Marie Cannon

Darlene Marie Cannon

Nov 13, 2012

Darlene Marie Cannon, 50, of Campbell passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, in Campbell.Darlene was born on October 17, 1962, in Phoenix, Pennsylvania, to Elaine Laura Seville Matthews and James Olen Matthews. On March 21, 2010, she married Corkee Cannon.Darlene loved listening to the Beatles, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson, doing puzzles and decorating the house.Survivors include her husband;...

LeRoy  Monique Gray

LeRoy Monique Gray

Nov 9, 2012

LeRoy Monique Gray, 30, of Honey Grove passed away on Friday, November 9, 2012, in Sherman.He was born June 21, 1982, in Paris, TX, to Juanita Leshaw Dennis and Leroy Lewis.Survivors include his sons: Ladorean Gray of Sherman, Laquvean Gray of Sherman, Trindon Gray of Paris; Jody Gray of Paris; his daughters: ZaKaren Bennette of Sherman and Trinity George of...

Richard  Mesa Avalos

Richard Mesa Avalos

Nov 9, 2012

Richard M. Avalos of Commerce TX., returned home to his heavenly Father, on Friday , November 9, 2012.Richard was born on November 19, 1954, to Adolfo "Rudy" Avalos and Eva Mesa Avalos, in Las Cruces, NM; he graduated from Las Cruces High School and attended New Mexico State University.His lifetime of employment included working for Las Cruces City Parks, IBP-Amarillo,...

Peter  A Verchinski

Peter A Verchinski

Nov 7, 2012

Peter A. Verchinski, Sr. of Commerce, Texas, shared his last earthly day with us on November 7, 2012, and while we know "for everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted (Ecc....

Rechenda "Shunda Kay" Savage Chism

Rechenda "Shunda Kay" Savage Chism

Nov 1, 2012

Rechenda "Shunda Kay" Chism, 37, passed away in Galveston on Thursday, November 1, 2012. She was a former resident of Commerce and a Certified Nurses Assistant.She was born in Commerce on October 14, 1975, to Mildred Faye Morris and Donnie Joe Savage. In June, 2005, she married Gary Chism in Sulphur Springs.Preceding her in death are her daughter, Jazmine Cork;...

Roger Siebels

Roger Siebels

Oct 31, 2012

Roger Siebels, 71, of Paris passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2012, in Paris.Roger was born on June 5, 1941, in Anamosa, Iowa.He was retired from CenturyTel and had served his country in the United States Marine Corps.Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

Travis  Marion White

Travis Marion White

Oct 19, 2012

Travis Marion White, 66, of Commerce passed away on Friday, October 19, 2012, at his home in Commerce. Travis was born in Pittsburg, TX, to Della Foster and Elvis T. J. White on October 3, 1946. On December 17, 1969, he married Diana May Bailey in Abilene, TX. He was a retired oil field worker who loved fishing, hunting and...

Mary Lois Gamill Wright

Mary Lois Gamill Wright

Oct 13, 2012

Mary Lois Gamill Wright went to be with her creator on October 13, 2012, in Commerce, TX, at the age of 98. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry C. Wright, Sr. and five brothers and two sisters. She was born in Ashdown, AR, to Mary Ida Smith and William Floyd Sr. She was the youngest of 8...

Ella  Mae Dixon

Ella Mae Dixon

Oct 13, 2012

"For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have Kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me...

Terry  Anton Miller

Terry Anton Miller

Sep 29, 2012

Terry Anton Miller of Commerce passed away Saturday, September 29, 2012, in Dallas.Anton was born on February 2, 1950, in Constantine, Michigan, to Lloyd Frederick Miller and Charliece (Raudman) Miller. He was married to the love of his life "C.J." (McDowell) Miller.Terry Anton had a variety of interests and hobbies: he especially enjoyed woodworking, furniture restoration, home remodeling, writing and...

Ronnie R. "Shot" Wilson

Ronnie R. "Shot" Wilson

Sep 27, 2012

Ronnie R. "Shot" Wilson, 59, of Commerce passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2012.

Ronnie, was born on December 31, 1952, in Commerce to Billy Meril Ladd and Eula Mae Wilson. He attended Commerce Public Schools and worked for Sherwood, ARA Food Services and L3 Communications. He was an avid fisherman.

Survivors include his children: Sholunda Dugan of Mesquite, Ronnie...