Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

Lauragene Parker

Lauragene Parker

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)...

Jimmie  Joe Cantrell

Jimmie Joe Cantrell

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...

Francis J. "Frank" Crawford

Francis J. "Frank" Crawford

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...

Ora  Janet Hutchins

Ora Janet Hutchins

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...

Lorene  D. Duvall

Lorene D. Duvall

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...

Annette  Eloise Busby

Annette Eloise Busby

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...

Mary  Ellen Edmonson

Mary Ellen Edmonson

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,...

Bobby  Neil Bogan

Bobby Neil Bogan

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...

Hazel Harbour

Hazel Harbour

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.