Obituaries

Thomas  Michael Cate

Thomas Michael Cate

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...

Orval  D. France

Orval D. France

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:...

Novis Kent

Novis Kent

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,...

Hildred Shaw

Hildred Shaw

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...

Judy  Kay Hawkins

Judy Kay Hawkins

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...

Rena  Jenkins Myers

Rena Jenkins Myers

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...

Artemio Rodriguez

Artemio Rodriguez

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...

Angel Hernandez

Angel Hernandez

Mar 5, 2010

Angel Hernandez, 8 1/2 months old, of Commerce, passed away on March 5, 2010 at Medical City Children's Hospital of Dallas. Angel was born on June 20, 2009 to Juan and Maria Hernandez in Dallas. He is survived by his parents; two brothers: Mauro and Isaac Hernandez; his maternal grandparents, Trinidad & Hortencia Mendoza of California; his fraternal grandparents, Pablo...

Betty  Gene Plunkett

Betty Gene Plunkett

Mar 3, 2010

Betty Gene Plunkett, 77, of Commerce passed away on March 3, 2010 at the Tyler Continue Care Hospital.

Betty was born on June 13, 1932 to John Wesley and Irene Gilbert Hamilton in Kress, Texas where she grew up and attended high school. She later married Richard Plunkett and retired from Sherwood Medical.

Betty is survived by her two sons: Robby Lynn...

Preston Speight

Preston Speight

Feb 18, 2010

William Preston Speight, 68, of Commerce passed away in Paris on Thursday, February, 18, 2010.

William was born March, 7, 1941 in Fairlie, Texas, to Carl Edmon and Jocie Catherine Ballard Speight.

He is survived by his loving spouse Bettie Kennedy; his children: Charon Denise Malone of Savoy, TX, Cherly Danaye Erwin of Wolfe City, TX, Chanda Diane Tanner of...

Lora  E. Taylor

Lora E. Taylor

Feb 17, 2010

Lora E. Taylor of Commerce passed away at the Hunt Regional Memorial Center on February, 17, 2010.Lora was 101 years young and was born January 18, 1909 in Booneville, AK to Jesse and Iva Matthews Wilson.

She is survived by five grandchildren: Brody Burrell of Commerce, Cindi Jenkins of Taylor, Gary Wright of Garland, Philip Wright of Garland, and Joe Coward...

Oneida Clifton

Oneida Clifton

Feb 13, 2010

Oneida Clifton, 90, of Commerce died peacefully at home on February 13, 2010.

Born in Gilmer, Texas, she moved to Commerce to attend college. She married Harry G. Clifton in 1940. She graduated from East Texas State College with a Master of Education and taught school in Dallas for 30 years.

Oneida was very involved in many community affairs and volunteerism after...

Candice  Matter Smith

Candice Matter Smith

Feb 7, 2010

Candice Matter Smith, 62, of Wolfe City, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2009, at her home.Candice was born in Naperville, Illinois, to Darwin and Clemantine Matter. She was a horse trainer.Survivors include her husband, Durwood Lee Smith; her daughter, Jamie Lee Bourcy and son-in-law Brian Michael Bourcy of Wolfe City; her grandson, Michael Scott Bourcy of Wolfe City; her...

Meredith  L. Foster

Meredith L. Foster

Feb 7, 2010

Meredith L. Foster, 92, of Klondike passed away at the Hunt Regional Hospital of Greenville on Sunday, February 7, 2010.Meredith was born on October 27, 1917 to Banks Cornelius Jeffcoat and Elizabeth Lucinda Inabnet Jeffcoat in Wildwood, FL.Meredith is survived by her daughter, Virginia F. Rayle-Fodor of Klondike, a brother, a granddaughter, Elizabeth (Sherri) McDaniel of Klondike, and a great...

Murrel  Edward Hogue  Jr.

Murrel Edward Hogue Jr.

Feb 3, 2010

Murrel Edward Hogue Jr., 70, of Commerce passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at the Hunt Regional Hospital in Commerce. Murrel was born on July 20, 1939 in Commerce, TX to Murrel Edward Hogue Sr. and Verda Anglin Hogue.

Murrel was a great lover of people and their stories, and he always had time for a visit with everyone. True to...

Della Bateman

Della Bateman

Jan 23, 2010

Della Bateman, 77, of Honey Grove died Saturday January 23, 2010. She was born August 24, 1932 in Honey Grove to Millard Mackey and Pearl Jackson Mackey. Mrs. Bateman married Carl Bateman Sr. She retired from Honey Grove Nursing Center after 30 years of service in the Dietary Department.She is survived by her daughters: Dorothy Cross and husband James of...

Anthony Victory Tora Frey

Anthony Victory Tora Frey

Jan 17, 2010

Anthony Victory Tora Frey, 9, went home to sing with the angels Sunday night, January, 17, 2010.

Anthony was born in Savannah, Georgia, to Tony Frey and Yuki Ishikawa Frey on August 11, 2000.

He lived in Ladonia with his grandparents (guardians), Timothy V. and Ann M. Adkins. He attended Commerce schools and loved horseback riding, bowling, and spending time with his...

Brenda  Black White

Brenda Black White

Jan 11, 2010

Brenda Black White, 74, passed away in her home located in Commerce on January 11, 2010.

Brenda was born to Eldon Black and Mae Cameron Black in Baird, Callahan County, Texas, on March 20, 1935. Brenda married Dr. Kenneth Gene White in 1955 in Fort Worth, Texas, and in 1963, they moved to Commerce. Brenda was a renowned poet and...

Linda  Kay Hudgins

Linda Kay Hudgins

Jan 6, 2010

Linda Kay Hudgins, 61, of Campbell passed away on January 6, 2010 in Greenville at the Hunt Medical Regional Center.

Linda was born on October 6, 1948 to Carl Kellum and Margaret Campbell in Waco, Texas. Linda loved to read, crocheting and to sew, and being outdoors.

Linda is survived by her son, Duane Fackler of Campbell; a daughter, Michelle...

R.C. Woods

R.C. Woods

Jan 4, 2010

R.C. Woods, 90, passed away Monday, January 4, 2010, at the Medical Center of Plano.

R.C. was born on September 17, 1919, to Roy Clayton Woods and Roxy Locke Woods in Wolfe City where he grew up and matured. He found love in his home town and married Bernice McBeth, and later joined the Army in 1942. RC was a...