Obituaries

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.

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...

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...

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...

May 4, 2010

Memorial services will be held for Lauragene Parker of Commerce at Rosemound Cemetery on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Miss Parker was 95 years, 10 months, 15 days at the time of her death on May 4, 2010.

She was born in Commerce, Texas on June 19, 1914 and was the only child of Zona Lee and L.V. (Pat)...

Apr 26, 2010

Jimmie Joe Cantrell, 68 passed away at his Commerce residence on April 26, 2010Jimmie was born on May 9, 1941 to John Albert and Lisbon Weldy Cantrell in Eddy County, New Mexico. On May 11, 1991 Jimmie married Louella Myers in Ft. Worth, TXJimmie was one of thirteen children that never met a stranger. He loved watching old westerns and...

Apr 22, 2010

Ora Janet Hutchins, 75, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2010, in a Sulphur Springs hospital. She was a former banking computer operator. She enjoyed traveling, camping, painting, archeology, history of Native Americans, and writing stories.

Ora was born in Lawton, Oklahoma, on July 23, 1934, to George Washington Ingram and Gladys Lenore Hatchett Ingram. On July 5, 1957, she married...

Apr 22, 2010

Francis J. "Frank" Crawford, 76, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2010, in Commerce.

Frank was a nursing home administrator and a U. S. Army veteran. He was also an Elder for 45 years and an active member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. He received his BS and BA from the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Frank was...

Apr 16, 2010

Lorene D. Duvall, 98, of Commerce passed away on April 16, 2010, at Hunt Regional Medical Hospital in Commerce.

Lorene was born on November 29, 1911, in Hail, TX to William V. and Sarah E. Hornsby Henry. On May 16, 1930 she married Thomas Arthur "Joe" Duvall.

She is survived by her two sons: Joe L. Duvall of Cooper and...

Apr 7, 2010

Annette Eloise Busby, 72, of Commerce passed away on April 7, 2010 at Hunt Regional Memorial Hospital of Greenville.

Annette was born on March 21, 1938 to J.E. and Hazel Schupbach Harbour in Commerce. She grew up in Commerce and on October 12, 1956 married James Busby. Annette recently retired from the Chamber of Commerce as an office clerk and was...

Apr 6, 2010

Mary Ellen Edmonson, 78, of Sulphur Springs passed away on April 6, 2010 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital.

Mary was born on February 18, 1932 in Garland to Walter S. and Velma G. Clark Helton. She married Billy Glen Edmonson in Rockwall on January 3, 1953. She was a member of the Beckham Baptist Church, a homemaker, a wonderful mother,...

Apr 4, 2010

Bobby Neil Bogan, 76, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010 at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas.

He was born on August 8, 1933 to Claude and Sadie Solomon Bogan in Rockingham, NC. Bobby married Bettye Jean Jaggers on August 8, 1956 in Dallas.

Bobby is survived by his two daughters: Belva Bogan Kimble and spouse Michael and Blenda Bogan Walter...

Mar 30, 2010

Hazel Harbour, formerly of Commerce, passed away on March 30, 2010.She was born on February 12, 1912.Services will be held on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at the First Baptist Church in Commerce at 2:30 p.m. Interment services will follow at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until service time.

Mar 25, 2010

Thomas Cate, 45, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2010 in Greenville.Tom was born August 1, 1964, in Merced, CA, to Carol A. and Dick H. Cate. He was raised in Merced and attended Merced High School. He moved to Sulphur Springs, Texas, in 1989, and later moved to Greenville, TX. He worked in retail for over 30 years and...

Mar 23, 2010

Orval D. France, 80, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at the Carriage House Manor in Sulphur Springs.

Orval was born on October 23, 1929 to William Houston and Corene Bullard France in Mt. Vernon, Texas. He married Pauline McQueen in 1948. In 1983 he married Elsie Riley.

He is survived by his wife, Elsie Riley France, three daughters:...

Mar 20, 2010

Novis Kent, 87, of Commerce passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at her residence.

Novis was born on January 9, 1923 in Miller Grove to John and Zella Johnson Massey. She married Earnest Kent on June 10, 1944 in Greenville.

She is survived by her two children: David Kent and Kim Bruce, grandchildren: Kasey and Courtney Kent, Kerryn Pecina, Amanda Bruce,...

Mar 13, 2010

Hildred Shaw, 91, of Honey Grove passed away Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Honey Grove, TX.She was born February 4, 1919 in Petty, TX to Charlie Jones and Tommie Whitney Jones. Mrs. Shaw married Argusta Shaw October 30, 1937 in Fannin County. Mrs. Shaw worked many years for Pasley Cleaners as a press operator. She was a memeber of the...

Mar 13, 2010

Judy Kay Hawkins, 60, of Commerce passed away on March 13, 2010 at the Hunt Regional Medical Hospital of Commerce.

Judy was born on August 14, 1949 in Cooper to John and Jane Green Palmer.

She married A. J. Hawkins, Sr. in Ft. Worth on February 10, 1971.

Judy is survived by her children: Darlene Pannell of Commerce, Rebecca Pannell of Dallas, Gary...

Mar 12, 2010

Rena Jenkins Myers, 97, of Commerce, went to be with her Lord and Savior and beloved husband, Dennis, on Friday, March 12, 2010. Services will be conducted on Sunday, March 14th at 2:00 p.m. at Jones-Walker & son Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Joel Arnold will officiate. Interment will follow at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to...

Mar 7, 2010

Artemio Rodriguez passed away on March 7, 2010 in Commerce, Texas.

Artemio was born on May 15, 1980 to Santiago and Emelia Mendez Rodriguez in Dallas.

He is survived by his parents, a sister; Cynthia Ornelas of Lone Oak, a brother Juan Manuel Barron of Dallas, and numerous family and friends.

Visitation was held at the Jones-Walker & Son...