Obituaries

Robert  "Bobby" Callan

Robert "Bobby" Callan

Jun 23, 2011

Bobby Callan, 85, of Cumby passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2011. He was a rancher and owner of Callan Trucking. Bobby was a WW II Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Bobby was born in Cumby, TX, January 28, 1926, to Ollie Callan and Walter Lee Callan. On October 14, 1946, he married Mary Swann in Cumby.He was a member...

Charles  Earl Goodall

Charles Earl Goodall

Jun 21, 2011

Charles Earl Goodall, 77, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at his home in Commerce.He was the first African American assistant football coach at ETSU (now Texas A&M Univeristy - Commerce) in the 1970's. During his tenure, they won a national championship. He was also on the faculty staff at the university and is considered "The Father of Intramural...

Betsy  Osborne Stiles

Betsy Osborne Stiles

Jun 17, 2011

Betsy Osborne Stiles, 63, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2011, at her home in Commerce.Betsy was born in Connecticut to Clarence Osborne and Agnes Johnston on April 6, 1948. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her son, Mark Stiles of Commerce; her former daughter-in-law, Valerie Stiles of Commerce; her sister, Barbara Diaz of McKinney; and four grandchildren: Ashley Stiles...

Christopher  "Chadd" Irwin

Christopher "Chadd" Irwin

Jun 9, 2011

Christopher "Chadd" Irwin, 28, passed away in Sunnyvale, TX, on Thursday, June 9, 2011.Chadd was born on January 1, 1983, at Ft. Carson, Colorado Springs, CO to Sgt. Daniel Ray Irwin, US Army (R), and LeeAnne Conner. He was a journeyman electrician and enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing guitar, video games, and martial arts.Survivors include his daughter, Nevaeh Ryby Irwin; his...

Carol  Joyce Strode

Carol Joyce Strode

Jun 5, 2011

Carol Joyce Ferguson Strode, 65, of Ben Franklin, TX, passed away on June 5, 2011, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital in Sulphur Springs, TX.Carol was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Cooper and a homemaker.She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Charles Russell Strode; and, her parents: Euralee Ferguson and Beulia Lena DeLong...

Doney  V. Kincaid

Doney V. Kincaid

Jun 4, 2011

Doney V. Kincaid, 92, formerly of Commerce, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2011, in Bedford, TX.She was born on March 1, 1919, to Alexander and Josie Wren Clark in Brashear, TX. Doney married Hesker Harvel Kincaid on April 2, 1939, in Sulphur Springs. Hesker preceded her in death at the age of 76 in 1982.Doney lived in Commerce for...

Marii-Lynn  Marie Shanahan

Marii-Lynn Marie Shanahan

Jun 3, 2011

Marii-Lynn Marie Shanahan of Klondike passed away on Friday, June 3, 2011, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital.She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Francis Meeks, and her great grandmother, Marilyn Lou Davis.Survivors include her parents: Samantha and Joshua Shanahan of Klondike; her maternal grandmother, Tina Marie Mueller-Meeks of Klondike; her paternal grandparents: Hubert and Cindee Flanery of Klondike; her...

Haydn  Algardi Fox  Sr.

Haydn Algardi Fox Sr.

Jun 1, 2011

Haydn A. Fox Sr. passed away on June 1, 2011, at Oak Manor Nursing Home in Commerce, TX.Haydn was born on October 22, 1918, in Winona, MS, to Ethel Hamilton and John Fox. His parents and a brother, Dr. Vernon Fox Sr., preceded him in death.He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Norma J. (Gibson) Fox; three children:...

Grace  Lou Stephenson

Grace Lou Stephenson

May 23, 2011

Grace Lou Stephenson, 94, passed away in Quitman, TX, on Monday, May 23, 2011.Grace was born in Commerce on January 15, 1917, to John Fletcher Perkins and Effie Hollon Shoemate.On June 6, 1936, she married Marvin William Stephenson. He preceded her in death on March 13, 1998.She was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Mineola,...

Suzette  Marie Prewitt

Suzette Marie Prewitt

May 21, 2011

Suzette Marie Prewitt, 40, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2011, at her home in Cumby. She was born August 17, 1970, in Dallas to James Michael Prewitt and Donna Louise Stark. She was a graduate of Commerce High School.Survivors include her son, Christian Greaves; two daughters: Hope Greaves and Faith Greaves all of Cumby; her mother; her brother, Michael...

Robert  Allen Johnson

Robert Allen Johnson

Apr 23, 2011

Robert Allen Johnson, born July 27, 1955, in Commerce, passed away in McAllen on April 23, 2011. He was a librarian in McAllen.He was preceded in death by his father, Graham Johnson.Robert is survived by his wife, Amelia; his son, Robert, Jr.; his mother, Norma Johnson; and, two sisters: Claudia Coburn and Ethel Wood.Robert will be remembered for his devotion...

Edward Lee "Ed" Hall

Edward Lee "Ed" Hall

Apr 18, 2011

Edward Lee "Ed" Hall, 72, of Commerce, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2011, in Greenville.

Ed was born in Dike on February 7, 1939, to Lula Mae Romans Hall and Elmer Lee Hall. He married Alice Anderson on January 10, 1959, in Oklahoma. Ed had worked in construction and as a dairy farmer.

He was preceded in death by...

Martha  Sue Anderson

Martha Sue Anderson

Apr 3, 2011

Martha Sue Anderson, 61, of Rowlett, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011, at her home in Rowlett.She was born on May 25, 1949, in Corinth, MS, to Gladys Estella Richie Roden and James Wesley Roden. She had been the general manager for EZ Mart. Martha had lived in Cooper, TX, before moving to Rowlett.She was preceded in death by her...

Mervin  Gene Snyder

Mervin Gene Snyder

Apr 3, 2011

Mervin Gene Snyder, formerly of Commerce, joined those that have passed before him on April 3, 2011, at the age of 69. He is survived by his daughters: Kim Leard and Dale Hawkins; and, Sheri and Lane Derry, all of Edmond, OK. He is also survived by his step-daughter, Jodi and husband, Darren Baker of Plano; his step-son, Richard Morgan...

Ronald  Glenn Bumgarner

Ronald Glenn Bumgarner

Apr 2, 2011

Ronald Glenn Bumgarner, 56, of Paris, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2011, at the Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center in Bonham. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Ronald served his country during the VietNam era. He was a truck driver.Ronald was born on May 21, 1954, to Gloria Lechner Bumgarner and Roland Bumgarner in El Paso.Survivors include his wife,...

Mary  Helen Corley

Mary Helen Corley

Mar 16, 2011

Mary Helen Corley, 86, of Dike, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2011, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She attended North Texas State College and East Texas State University and worked many years as a secretary for Mobil Oil Geophysical Services in Dallas. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary.Mary was born...

Eddy  Wayne Nutt

Eddy Wayne Nutt

Mar 16, 2011

Eddy Wayne Nutt passed away on March 16, 2011, at the age of 55, in his home in Houston, Texas.

Eddy was born to R. S. and Florine Nutt in Bakersfield, California, on August 23, 1955. After moving with his family to Greenville, Texas, he met and married Joan Dunlap of Greenville, Texas. They resided in Houston, Texas, where Eddy worked...

Bobby  Joe Webb

Bobby Joe Webb

Mar 15, 2011

Bobby Joe Webb, 78, of Cumby, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2011, in Sulphur Springs.

Bobby was a retired truck driver for Associated Milk Producers Inc.. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War.

He was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas, on January 11, 1933, to Tempest Arco Saunders Webb and John Alva Webb. On July 22, 1953, he...

Lucille Weatherbee

Lucille Weatherbee

Mar 12, 2011

Lucille Weatherbee passed away in Commerce, Texas, on March 12, 2011, at the age of 89. She was born on May 3, 1921, to John and Lona Follis Weatherbee.

Lucille was a homemaker. She was a lifetime lover of sports. She supported the Commerce little league baseball program for many years and knew all the players and their families. She was...

Billy "Joe-Joe" Joe Hamilton

Billy "Joe-Joe" Joe Hamilton

Mar 11, 2011

Billy Joe "Joe-Joe" Hamilton, 50, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 11, 2011, at his home in Quinlan.

He was a concrete finisher for Alaniz Brothers Inc. of Emory.

"Joe-Joe" was born on November 15, 1960, in Greenville, Texas, to Viola Weatherbee Hamilton and William Martin Hamilton.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his three brothers: Johnny Hamilton, Roger Hamilton, and...