OBITUARY LISTINGS

Aug 25, 2020

Harold Thomas Phillips, age 75 of Nicholson, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 peacefully at his residence surrounded by loved ones.

Born on April 17, 1945 in Danielsville, Georgia. Harold was the son of the late Harrison Phillips and Gladys Bennett Waters. He was retired from Harmony Grove Mill, Commerce, Georgia. He was preceded in death by...

Aug 21, 2020

Kelly Dunbar Parham, age 86, of Commerce, GA passed away peacefully at Brookside Assisted Living, Commerce, GA, on Friday, Aug. 21st.

Mr. Parham, a lifelong resident of Commerce was preceded in death by his parents JD and Jewel Parham.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mrs. Shirley Parham;...

Aug 18, 2020

Johnny Dennis Parr, age 56 of Gillsville, GA passed away Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020.

Born on July 19, 1964 in Commerce, GA, Mr. Parr was the son of Jerry Coe Parr and the late Helen Laura Hewell Parr. He was of the Baptist faith, and a retired truck driver with Hewell Trucking.

Aug 18, 2020

Robert “June” Cleghorne, age 74, of Colbert, GA entered the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020.

Born on Oct. 25, 1945 in Commerce, GA, June was the son of the late Robert Rosco and Addi Reba Patton Cleghorne. He was a self-employed painter, worked with Ivie Funeral Home, and was a member of...

Aug 15, 2020

Miss Deborah Stowe. Miss Stowe passed away at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville, Georgia on Saturday August 15, 2020.

She was the daughter of Willard Stowe and the late Virginia Bridges Stowe. She is survived by her loving sisters, Carol (Don) Hill, Janie (Allan) Johnston, Angie (Ricky) Minish, she was blessed with 18 nieces and nephews who...

Aug 12, 2020

Dusty "Doc" Ray Dockery, age 39 of Danielsville, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 after a brief illness.

Born on April 16, 1981 in Duluth, GA, Doc was the son of James Thomas Dockery and his late mother, Judith Anne McClean. He was loved and raised by Ralph and Laura Phillips. He was preceded in...

Aug 11, 2020

Mrs. Geneva Gandy Pafford, of Maysville, Georgia passed away August 11, 2020 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Mrs. Pafford was the widow of the late Lessie Pafford and was proceeded in death by her son Tommy Pafford.

She was the daughter of Samuel and Sally Mae Gandy, and was born in Adel, Georgia.

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Aug 8, 2020

Ivie Funeral Home announces the passing of Shelley Spear Bunn on August 8, 2020. Shelley was born April 20, 1963 to the late Ralph Thomas Spears and Mildred Smith Spears.  She is survived by her mother and husband, Johnny Neal Bunn, daughters Teresa Tatum and Robin(Alex) Pressley, sisters Sherry (Jerry) Conwell, Becky (Tony) Meeks and 7 grandchildren.  She was...

Aug 8, 2020

Mr. Hank Thomas Williamson of Jefferson, Georgia passed away at Athens Piedmont Regional Hospital Saturday August 8, 2020

He was the son of the late Edward and Wynelle McGinnis Williamson. He leaves behind the love of his life, Rebecca Minish Williamson his wife, sons Timothy Williamson, and Richard Standridge (Julie), daughters, Tammy Gordon (Jason), Margie Adams (Mitchel),...

Aug 7, 2020

Mr. David Bruce Dorsey, of Commerce, Georgia passed away at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital, on August 7, 2020. He was the son of Edward and Jeanette Dorsey.

Mr. Dorsey was a self-employed plumber by trade and was well known throughout the community for his plumbing skills and willingness to help others. He was of the Baptist faith....

Aug 7, 2020

Grace Howard Adams, age 85 of Maysville, GA passed away Friday, Aug. 7, 2020.

Born on March 22, 1935 in Gainesville, GA, Mrs. Adams was the daughter of the late Charlie Lee and Wilma Gailey Howard. She was a seamstress with Gainesville Manufacturing and of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include sons,...

Aug 6, 2020

Tommy Edward Ford, age 81 of Commerce, GA passed away Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 at his residence.

Born on Nov. 10, 1938 in Memphis, TN, Mr. Ford was the son of the late Thomas Jefferson and Minnie Greene Ford. He was the widower of Dora Jeanette Minish Ford, a corrections officer with Jackson County, was...

Aug 6, 2020

Ronald Herman Parson, age 61 of Homer, GA passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020.

Born on Jan. 12, 1959 in Commerce, GA, Mr. Parson was the son of the late Herman Avery and Molly Sue Redmon Parson. He was a retired K-9 officer with the Georgia Department of Corrections, member of Bethany Christian Church, Past...

Aug 6, 2020

Bobby Ray Bagwell, age 74 of Commerce, GA passed away Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020.

Born on Oct. 9, 1945 in Watkinsville, GA, Mr. Bagwell was the son of the late Howard and Annie Ruth Clark Bagwell. He was a construction worker with Southeastern Utilities and of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include...

Aug 5, 2020

Evelyn Carbajal, age 22 of Commerce, GA passed away Thursday, Aug. 5, 2020.

Born on April 8, 1998 in Gainesville, GA, Mrs. Crabajal was the daughter of Lorenzo Crabajal and the late Victoria Montes Crabajal. She worked at Home Depot and was of the Catholic faith.

Survivors include brothers, Jorge Carbajal,...

Jul 31, 2020

Mr. Winlyn R. Baker of Gainesville, passed away at his residence in the presences of his loving family.

Mr. Baker was an Army Veteran who served his nation during the Vietnam era and was stationed in Alaska. He was a self employed construction worker and a skilled craftsman.

Mr. Baker was the son of the...

Jul 31, 2020

Mrs. Mary Louise Gaines Carey Cromer of Commerce.

Mrs. Cromer passed away surrounded by her loving family at her residence.

She was the daughter of the late Clarence Guy and Macy Lee (Homes) Gaines. She is survived by her husband, J.C. Cromer, daughters, Debbie Andrews, Susan Parker and Michelle Jackman, son, Jason Cromer, brothers Guy,...

Jul 30, 2020

Mrs. Allen passed away at Northridge Medical Center, on July 30, 2020. She was the daughter, of Erby and Lilly Mae Wages, born in Atlanta and was a house wife all of her life.

She is proceeded in death by her husband, Brian C. Allen, son, "Buddy" Clovis Allen, daughters, Linda Dennis and Vickie Allen, brothers, Erby,...

Jul 29, 2020

Mrs. Sara Barnes Long, age 81, of Patterson, passed away early Wednesday morning (07/29/20) at Harborview Satilla in Waycross following an extended illness.

Born on February 11, 1939 in Jefferson, GA, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Ila Janet Jones Barnes. She attended Jefferson High School and lived most of her life in  the...

Jul 25, 2020

Dennis “DL” Lane Mealor, Sr., age 97, died peacefully at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital on Saturday, July 25.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 68 years, Dorothy. Born in Nicholson on January 19, 1923 to Warren W. and Margie Woodall Mealor. He was one of six children. He was the last...