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Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Commerce, GA, Jackson County, and Surrounding Areas.

Mark Evans

Mark Evans

Aug 28, 2022

Mark Evans

Commerce, GA

Mark Evans, age 56 of Commerce, GA passed away on Sunday August 28, 2022.

Born on April 1, 1966 in Greensboro, GA, Mr. Evans was the son of the late Benny Evans and Brenda Roberts Evans. He worked as a carpenter, and will be greatly missed by...

Bradley C. Brake

Bradley C. Brake

Aug 27, 2022

Bradley C. Brake

Commerce, GA

Bradley C. Brake, age 49 of Commerce, GA passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022.

Born on June 29, 1973 in Commerce, GA, Mr. Brake was the son of the late Kay Brake. He worked as a self-employed lawn care person, and was well known through...

Kimberly Annette Dooley

Kimberly Annette Dooley

Aug 25, 2022

Kimberly Annette Dooley, age 49 of Commerce, GA passed away on Thursday, August. 25, 2022 at her residence.

Born on October 29, 1972 in Winder, GA, Ms. Dooley was the daughter of Luther Lee Dooley and the late Mary Jane Matthis Dooley. She was proceeded in death by her sister Ann Dooley

Survivors in addition...

Kathy Jean (Price)  Etris

Kathy Jean (Price) Etris

Aug 25, 2022

Kathy Jean Price Etris, age 67 of Homer, GA passed away on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022.

Born on April 17, 1955 in Fulton County, GA, Mrs. Etris was the daughter of the late Fred S. and Helen Minish Price. She was a homemaker

Survivors include her husband, Mackwell E. Etris (Mackie); daughters, Karen Etris Smith;...

Jessie Faye (Coker)  Westbrooks

Jessie Faye (Coker) Westbrooks

Aug 23, 2022

Jessie Faye Coker Westbrooks, 89, passed away on August 23, 2022.

She was born on August 22, 1933 in Homer, Ga.

She was a lifelong resident of Homer, Georgia until the last 5 years where she resided at Smoky Springs Retirement Community in Gainesville, Georgia. She peacefully passed away surrounded by her children following an...

Dawn Michelle (Martin)  Chambers

Dawn Michelle (Martin) Chambers

Aug 18, 2022

Dawn Michelle Martin Chambers, age 55 of Maysville, Georgia passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

Born on October 22, 1966 in Athens, Georgia. Mrs. Chambers was the daughter of the late James and Linda Youngblood Martin. She worked and a caregiver for many years and was preceded in death by a...

Eugen Paul Horst Eckstein

Eugen Paul Horst Eckstein

Aug 17, 2022

Eugen Paul Horst Eckstein, age 81 of Maysville, GA passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022.

Born on May 5, 1941 in Schwabisch Gmund, Germany, Mr. Eckstein was the son of the late Eugen and Anna Seitzer Eckstein. He was the widower of Peggy Joyce Rentz Eckstein, a tool & dye maker with Kato Springs, and was...

Lutrelle (Brock)  Parr

Lutrelle (Brock) Parr

Aug 16, 2022

Lutrelle Brock Parr, age 81 of Commerce, GA passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022.

Born on April 25, 1941, Mrs. Parr was the daughter of the late Ed and Maebel Brock. She was the widow of Bernice Parr, was a retired seamstress with Blue Bell Sportswear, was a member of Church of God on Woods Bridge...

William Andrew Lawson

William Andrew Lawson

Aug 14, 2022

William Andrew Lawson, age 87 of Maysville, GA passed away on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022.

Born on Aug. 12, 1935 in Illinois, Mr. Lawson was the widower of Martha Lawson.

Survivors include sons, Marty Lawson, Scotty Lawson, Bill Lawson; daughters, Stacy Walls, Debbie Lawson; and one grandchild.

A cremation will be taking place...

Sherry Gayle (Rice)  Dowis

Sherry Gayle (Rice) Dowis

Aug 9, 2022

Sherry Gayle Rice Dowis, age 82 of Commerce, GA passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022.

Born on Oct. 26, 1939 in Galveston, TX she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Iris Shotts Rice. She retired from Milton High School as a special education teacher.

Survivors include sons, Stephen (Kelly) Dowis, Gregory (Vera)...

Jennett Robinson Garrett

Jennett Robinson Garrett

Aug 7, 2022

Jennett Robinson Garrett, age 74 of Commerce, GA passed away on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022.

Born on April 13, 1948 in Homer, GA, Ms. Garrett was the daughter of the late Marvin R. and Annie L. Brock Robinson. She was the widow of Willie J. Garrett and was preceded in death by a son, Royal Reed Garrett;...

Renita Jean (Haggard)  Haggard

Renita Jean (Haggard) Haggard

Aug 4, 2022

Renita Jean Haggard, age 55 of Danielsville, GA passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022.

Born on March 14, 1967 in Gainesville, GA, Ms. Haggard was the daughter of the late Aaron Joseph and Carolyn Jean Gowder Haggard. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Sammy A. and Reese Haggard, GD and Bonnie Mae Gowder, and...

Wanda Sue (Jones)  Barrett

Wanda Sue (Jones) Barrett

Aug 3, 2022

Mrs. Wanda Sue Barrett

Nicholson, Georgia

Wanda Sue Barrett “Lil Sue” age 66, entered into eternal rest on August 3, 2022 at Piedmont Athens Hospital.

Sue was the daughter of the late Joe Jones of Athens Barbra Norton of Nicholson. She is preceded in death by brothers Ricky Jones and Mike...

Billy Scott Seagraves

Billy Scott Seagraves

Aug 2, 2022

Billy “Scott” Seagraves passed away Tuesday August 2, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents: Horace & Helen Seagraves, Maternal Grandparents: Charlie & Willie Ruth Massey, Father: Henry Thomas Seagraves, Brothers: Greg, Chris and Brian Seagraves. He is survived by his Wife: Jennifer, Children: Billy, Levi, & Jarrett;  Mother and Step Dad: Margie &...

Timothy Weldon

Timothy Weldon

Aug 2, 2022

Mr. Timothy Weldon

Commerce, GA

Tim Weldon, 43 of Commerce, Georgia went to be with he Lord on August 2, 2022. Mr. Weldon was born on May 11, 1979. He was the son of William Lonnie Weldon and the late Emma Lou Buffington Weldon of Jefferson.

Tim was a loving devoted...

Eddie Vera (Jackson)  Westmoreland

Eddie Vera (Jackson) Westmoreland

Aug 2, 2022

Eddie Vera Westmoreland, age 89 of Commerce, GA passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022.

Born on Aug. 27, 1932 in Maysville, GA, Mrs. Westmoreland was the daughter of the late Fred and Ella Mae Ivie Jackson. She was the widow of Branson Westmoreland, was a seamstress with Blue Bell, and was preceded in death by a...

George Edward Miller

George Edward Miller

Jul 26, 2022

George Miller

Toccoa, GA

George Edward Miller, age 53, of Toccoa, GA passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.

Born on May 6, 1969 in Bordentown, NJ, Mr. Miller is the son of Sally Miller. Mr. Miller specialized in small engine repair and was engaged to be married to Carol Greer....

Phillip Edgar Leachman

Phillip Edgar Leachman

Jul 26, 2022

Phillip Edgar Leachman 51 of Commerce passed away Tuesday July 26, 2022 from injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born on June 1, 1971 in Commerce Georgia and was a graduate of Jackson County Comprehensive High School class of 89'. He was a lifelong farmer like his father.

Survivors include his wife Jolene Fields Leachman...

Marie (Ballenger)  Clark

Marie (Ballenger) Clark

Jul 25, 2022

Marie Ballenger Clark, age 53 of Homer, GA passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022 at North East Georgia Medical Center.

Born on August 13, 1968 in Commerce, GA, Ms. Clark was the daughter of the late Jesse Ballenger and is survived by her mother Dale Mason Ballenger.

Survivors include sons, Cory (Lauren) Ballenger, Caleb...

Bonnetta Carol (Muzira)  Devore

Bonnetta Carol (Muzira) Devore

Jul 22, 2022

Bonnetta Carol Muzira DeVore

Commerce, GA

Bonnetta Carol Muzira DeVore, age 79 of Commerce, GA passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 at Bountiful Hills.

Born on March 28, 1943 in Lemont-Furnace, PA, Mrs. DeVore was the daughter of the late Frank Muzira and Mildred Martin. She was the widow of James Albert...

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