OBITUARY LISTINGS

Feb 12, 2020

Larry Joe Hopper of Gillsville, Ga. passed away February 12, 2020.  Survivors include his mother Ora Bell Hopper; loving companion, Barbara Brewer; 2 daughters, Monica Silbey and Kim Warrick, both of Athens; brothers, Kenneth Hopper and Michael Hopper; sisters, Barbara Massey and Linda Featherly;  4 grandchildren, Brandon Esco, Jacob Esco, Haley Warrick and Will Warrick; great grandchildren, Hunter Michael...

Feb 2, 2020

Lester Doyle Kelly, age 67 of Athens, GA passed away Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020.

Born on Sept. 11, 1952 in Atlanta, GA, Mr. Kelly was the son of the late Lester Quinten and Mildred Bennett Kelly. He was a master carpenter.

Survivors include brothers, Tim Kelly, Carnesville, Mark Kelly, Gainesville; and...

Feb 2, 2020

Travis Allen Baker, age 73 of Maysville, GA passed away Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020 at his residence.

Born on Oct. 16, 1946 in Homer, GA, Mr. Baker was the son of the late Caney Andrew and Lucille Smith Baker. He was a veteran of the US Airforce, served in the Vietnam, and was a mechanic....

Feb 1, 2020

Jason Edward “Smitty” Smith, age 34 of Commerce, GA passed away Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020.

Born on Dec. 1, 1985 in Commerce, GA, Mr. Smith was the son of Ralph and Sue Minish Smith. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lenzia Smith and Stoy Minish.

Survivors in addition to...

Jan 25, 2020

Nancy Riley Jensen died peacefully in her home on the morning of January 25, 2020.  Nancy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister, and is left behind by her loving husband of 51 years Steve Jensen and two sons Steven Jensen and Mike Jensen.

Visitation will be held Thursday January 30, 2020, from 4.00-6.00...

Jan 23, 2020

Danny Ray Evans, Sr., age 53 of Cleveland, GA passed away Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020.

Born on March 16, 1966 in Decatur, GA, he was the son of the late Charles Ray and Brenda Kaufman Evans. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Davis.

Survivors include a sons, Danny...

Jan 16, 2020

John Jackson Jones, Jr., age 50, died Thursday Jan. 16, 2020 at Piedmont Athens Regional.  He was a native of Commerce, GA, the son of Hank and Betty Carthern Priest and served as a cook at the Waffle House and Hardees.

He is survived by a brother, Ralph Carthern of Maysville,and three sisters, Julie Sellers of Commerce,...

Jan 15, 2020

Rickey Dale Johnson, age 58 of Maysville passed away Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020.

He was the son of  the late John and Olivia Hogg Johnson. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by a brother, Glenn Johnson.

Survivors include a son, Christopher Glenn Johnson of Maysville;  2 daughters,  Candice Johnson of Winder and Chasity Stewart of...

Jan 14, 2020

Charles Van Cruiz Chandler, age 28 of Cleveland, GA passed away Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020.

Born on March 1, 1992 in Athens, GA, Mr. Chandler was the son of Robert Chandler and Dawn Baird Chandler. He was a brick mason and was preceded in death by a brother, Dusty Daniel.

Survivors...

Jan 13, 2020

Deborah Shook Crawford, age 63 of Toccoa, GA passed away Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.

Born on Oct. 28, 1956 in Commerce, GA, Mrs. Crawford was the daughter of the late Joseph (Bud) and Mary Nell Arron Morgan. She was a homemaker, a member of Tony Hill Baptist Church, and was the widow of Charles Crawford....

Jan 12, 2020

Frances Jeanelle Houze, age 93 of Marietta, GA passed away Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020.

Born on Sept. 30, 1926 in Marietta, GA, Mrs. Houze was the daughter of that late Rev. Emory and Emma Hunt Crowe. She was the widow of James Lester Houze.

Jeanelle was a charter member of Glade Road Baptist Church, past...

Jan 9, 2020

Janis Elaine Webb Berryman was born in Commerce, GA, on February 9, 1948, and died at the age of 71 as a resident of Pacific, WA.  After an extended illness and complications with her chronic illnesses, she passed away peacefully with the love and support of her children by her side on January 9, 2020, at Franciscan Hospice House...

Jan 4, 2020

George Stewart Bolton, age 87 of Maysville, GA passed away Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020.

Born on March 5, 1932 in Maysville, GA, he was the son of the late Ellis and Annie Mae Garrison Bolton. He was a farmer, the widower of Ruth Mealor Bolton and was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Bolton, and sisters,...

Jan 4, 2020

John Clinton Mullinix, age 55 passed away Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020.

Born on Sept. 21, 1964 in Augusta, GA, he was the son of  Anthony and Donna Brown Mullinix. He was a brick mason.

Survivors include his wife, Kayla Hollis Mullinix of the residence; son, Justin Simmons, Bethlehem; daughters, Kimberly Castro, Demorest, Donna Perez, Bethlehem,...

Jan 3, 2020

Charlotte Angline Parham passed away Friday Jan. 3, 2020.  She was the daughter of the late Ottis Cleveland and Mary Elizabeth Moon Parham and the widow of Japtha Thomas Parham.  Survivors include a daughter Delane (Bill) Munda of Commerce, a sister Dora Ola Norman of Doraville, Ga. along with 4 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandchild. ...

2020

Patricia Bush Fox 83 of Commerce passed away May 6 ,2020.  She was the daughter of the late Doyle and Alma McCrary Bush and the widow of Stanley Earl Fox.

Survivors include a son Ty Bush, of South Carolina and two daughters Trisha Bryant and Terryl Fox both of North Carolina.  One grandchild also survives.

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2020

Ivie Funeral Home announces services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth McElreath Owensby 85 of Commerce who passed away April 18, 2020.

She was the daughter of the late Julius Monroe and Belle Burke McElreath and the widow of James Thomas Owensby Sr. and a member of Madison Street Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by...

2020

Robert Edsel Threlkeld, age 79 of Commerce, GA passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020.

Born in Carlton, GA on March 7, 1941, he was the son of the late Joseph W. and Mary Lou Reeves Threlkeld.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Mayhue Threlkeld.  Mr. Robert was a good father to his two...

Dec 30, 2019

Frances Lorine Lester Roberts, age 93 of Commerce, GA passed away Monday, Dec. 30, 2019.

Born on Sept. 19, 1926 in Duluth, GA, Mrs. Roberts was the daughter of the late Charles Rawlins and Georgia Alama Norah Brand Lester. She was the widow of Denver Thomas Roberts, a member of Redeemed Baptist Church.  She was raised on...

Dec 30, 2019

Hazel Mae Pelfrey Swain, age 81 of Danielsville, GA passed away Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 at Athens Regional Hospital.

Born on May 16, 1938 in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late Carter Tate and Eva Mae Pelfrey. She loved her kids, grandkids and great grand babies. They were her pride and joy. She was...