Obituaries

Brett  Eugene Petty

Brett Eugene Petty

Jul 25, 2010

Brett Eugene Petty, 46, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2010, at his residence in Cumby.

Brett was born on October 5, 1963, to Dane O. and Catherine Swann Petty in Greenville. He graduated from Cumby High School in 1982; and, later on, he retired as a dairy farmer.

He is survived by his parents; a brother, Greg Petty...

Doyle  "Lefty" Branom

Doyle "Lefty" Branom

Jul 20, 2010

Doyle Joe Branom, a.k.a. "Lefty" or "D.J.", of Commerce passed away on July 20, 2010 at the VA Hospital in Dallas."Lefty" was born on June 13, 1929 to Joe Green and Bertha Mae Coke Branom in Emblem, TX. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Ionia Yvonne Leatherwood on June 27, 1959 in Garland and worked...

Charles  Prather Young

Charles Prather Young

Jul 14, 2010

Charles Prather Young, 69, passed away at his home in Greenville on July 14, 2010.Charles was born in Greenville on August 25, 1940 to Jack and Frances Prather Young Jr. He graduated from Greenville High School in 1958 and went on to college to obtain his Culinary Certification. During his many years as a chef, he owned a deli in...

Mary  M. Dove

Mary M. Dove

Jul 2, 2010

Mary M. Dove, born August 17, 1928, in Morgantown, WV, entered eternal life on July 2, 2010, at her home in Cooper, TX. She moved to Texas to be with her older son's family in 1996.



Mary was a devoted homemaker who took excellent care of her family and was especially devoted to her grandchildren. She was an accomplished seamstress...

Ronald "Butch" Ray Elmore

Ronald "Butch" Ray Elmore

Jul 1, 2010



Ronald Ray "Butch / Papaw" Elmore

Ronald Ray "Butch / Papaw" Elmore was born in Greenville, Texas, on April 7, 1947, to Bill and Lawanda Elmore. He was called home on July 1, 2010. Butch was 63 years old.

Butch grew up on a farm between Commerce and Campbell, Texas, where he developed a very strong work ethic and a love...

Joby  O. Bunnell

Joby O. Bunnell

Jun 27, 2010

Joby O. Bunnell, 49, passed away on June 27, 2010, at the Hunt Regional Memorial Hospital in Commerce.Joby was born on May 15, 1961, in Pontiac, Mich, to William Hadley and Elcie Forman.Memorial Services will be held on Monday, July 5, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at The Cross Trails Cowboy Church in Fairley.

Gerry  D. Lay

Gerry D. Lay

Jun 22, 2010

Gerry D. Day, 64, of Paris passed away on June 22, 2010.Gerry was born in Paris on July 6, 1945 to John A. and Rhoda E. Griffin Lay. Gerry worked at St. Joseph Hospital and married Sharon Yavonne Gorden.Gerry is survived by this children: Gerry D. Lay II, Randy Erik Lay and Joel Daniel Lay, his grandchildren: Jace, Rachael, Zachery,...

Hattie  V. Brack

Hattie V. Brack

Jun 12, 2010

Hattie V. Blake Brack, age 100, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 12, 2010.Hattie resided for the past several years at Oak Manor Nursing Home. She was born December 24, 1909 in Scroggins, TX to C.C. Blake and Ruth Jacobs Blake. Hattie married Carlee (Pat) Brack on December 25, 1931. Hattie and Pat moved to Commerce...

Ionia  L. Branom

Ionia L. Branom

Jun 5, 2010

Ionia L. Branom, 77 of Commerce passed away at the Honey Grove Nursing Center on June 5, 2010.Ionia was born on August 27, 1932 in Lamar County to Tilmon Beatty and Lula Genova Brackeen Leatherwood. She graduated from E.T.S.T.C.Ionia is survived by her husband Doyle Branom; two daughters: Dawn Dorrough and husband, John and Dixie Gordon and husband, Jeff; a...

Lawrence  Eugene Sullivan

Lawrence Eugene Sullivan

Jun 5, 2010

Lawrence Eugene Sullivan, 72 of Commerce passed away on June 5, 2010 in Dallas.Lawrence, known as Gene, was born on November 15, 1937 in Medford, Mass and was the only child of Lawrence Timothy and Virginia Antoinette Desmond Sullivan.Gene married his bride, Helen Kennamer, on October 1, 1960 in Richmond, VA and achieved his degree in Civil Engineering. He enlisted...

Patty Horton

Patty Horton

Jun 1, 2010

Patty Horton, 56, of Klondike passed away on June 1, 2010 at residence on Needmore Rd. Patty was born on July 13, 1953 in Dallas, TX to J.D. and Flodie Marine Bailey Driggers. Patty is survived by her son Floyd Young of Cave City, AR; three daughters: Ann Bishop and Spouse, Shawn of Klondike, Patty Haney and spouse, Peewee of...

Billy  Dwayne Orum

Billy Dwayne Orum

Jun 1, 2010

Billy Dwayne Orum, 46, of Commerce past away Tuesday, June 1, 2010.

Billy was born in Greenville, Texas, on November 19, 1963 to Billy Allen Orum and Melba Jenkins Orum. He was a Greenville High School graduate. Billy was the owner of Orum Roofing of Commerce and enjoyed the sport of racing.

He is survived by his wife, Kimberley Denise...

Juanita Gunter

Juanita Gunter

May 28, 2010



Juanita Gunter, 98, of Commerce passed away at her residence on May 28, 2010.

Juanita was born on August 21, 1911 to William David and Flora Gertrude Raines in Mt. Zion Community, Hopkins County, Texas.

Juanita worked for ETSU Cafeteria for 22 years and Commerce High School for 10 years and worked hard all her life and enjoyed crocheting.

Juanita is survived by...

Mary  Helen Peterson

Mary Helen Peterson

May 28, 2010



Mary Helen Peterson, 82, of Klondike passed away on Friday, May 28, 2010.

She was born on August 1, 1927, to Lee Roy and Maude Billups Harmon in Dallas, Texas.

Mary is survived by her sons: Henry Yates of Waxahachie, Gerald Harmon of Waxahachie, Kenny Dalan of MO, amd Jim Armstrong of Waxahachie; a daughter, Mary Dalan of MO; her brothers:...

Jimmy  Gene Covington

Jimmy Gene Covington

May 27, 2010

Jimmy Gene Covington, 75, of Point passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2010, at his home.Jimmy was born in Manchester, Tx, to Kenneth H. and Edith East Covington. He was a U.S. Army VeteranSurvivors include his sons: Troy Covington of Dallas and Don Stiner, Jr. of Pa; his daughter, Carolyn V. Boden Steiner; two brothers: Oliver Covington of Point and...

Forrest  Olen Robinson

Forrest Olen Robinson

May 25, 2010

Forrest Olen Robinson, 83, of Commerce passed away at Hunt Regional Medical Center of Greenville on May 25, 2010.

Forrest was born on May 15, 1927 to J. L. and Vera Markham Robinson in the Horton Community. He enlisted into the Air Force in 1946, married Bertha Tolly on November 15, 1974, retired from E-Systems (L-3) as a mechanic in 1989,...

Annie  Ruby Gay

Annie Ruby Gay

May 23, 2010

Annie Ruby Gay, 104, of Carrollton passed away at Heritage Gardens on May 23, 2010.

She was born on December 13, 1905 to Amzi and Ada Parazon Horn Gay in Ashland, Alabama.

She is survived by her two nieces: Betty Roberson and Doris Peck.

Graveside services will be held at Rosemound Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 26, 2010.

Robert Keene

Robert Keene

May 17, 2010

Robert Edward Keene, 69, of Sumner, passed away at his home on May 17, 2010.

He was born on January 29, 1941 to Robert Lee and Laura Edna Stephens Keene in Duplex, TX.

Robert married Mae Chesser on April 19, 1985 in Grayson County.

Robert is survived by his loving wife; his daughter, June Pinkston; his brother, Sammy Keene and...

James  Hagan Beare

James Hagan Beare

May 11, 2010

James Hagan Beare was born on October 30, 1954 in Duncan, Oklahoma. He arrived as the fourth son, and youngest of six children, born to Robert and Billie Jo Beare.



Growing up the youngest child in a large family and in a small town was a both a blessing and a trial for James. The blessing was in the freedom...

Danny  Louis Lunsford

Danny Louis Lunsford

May 8, 2010

Danny Louis Lunsford, 53, passed away on May 8, 2010 at the Dubuis Hospital of Paris.

Danny was born on August 6, 1956 to Alvin Lee Louis and Sharon LaVerne Richardson Lunsford in Mt. Pleasant, TX. He enjoyed wood working, fishing, boating, and spending time with family and friends.

Danny is survived by his lifelong loving companion Donna Lunsford, his children: Joshua...

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