OBITUARY LISTINGS

Oct 25, 2019

Janice Sailers Slay, age 81 of Bogart, GA passed away Friday, Oct. 25, 2019.

Born on March 3, 1938 in Commerce, GA, she was the daughter of the late Harve F. and Evelyn McConnell Sailers. She was of the Christian faith, retired from banking with MainStreet Bank in Athens, GA, and was preceded in death by a...

Oct 18, 2019

Mrs. Kathleen Early Smith (90) of Commerce, GA passed away on Friday October 18, 2019.  Kathleen was born on June 28, 1929 to Marvin and Willie Maude Early in Quitman, Mississippi.  She was a beloved sibling to one brother and two sisters. Kathleen married William Doyle Smith in 1948 and the two were married for 63 years.  Her favorite...

Oct 17, 2019

George Thomas Sanders, age 83 of Maysville, GA passed away Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 at his residence.

Born on March 25, 1936 in Butts Co., Mr. Sanders is the son of the late Grant George and Gussie Lou Strickland Sanders. He was the widower of Shirley Ann Brumbelow Sanders, a brick mason, was a US Army veteran,...

Oct 13, 2019

Julish Clyde Rucker, age 85 of Maysville, GA passed away Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019.

Born on Jan. 9, 1934 in Homer, GA, he was the son of the late Guy William and Lou Belle Woods Rucker. He was retired from Atlanta Gas Light, was a poultry farmer, and was a member of Maysville Baptist Church.

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Oct 11, 2019

Walter Alan Turman, age 77 of Commerce, GA, passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2019 at his residence.

Born on Feb. 25, 1942 in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late Walter Stanley and Mary Ostanek Stanley Turman. He retired from the telecommunication industry and was a veteran of the United States Navy.

Survivors...

Oct 11, 2019

Thelma Mae Draper, age 99 of Danielsville, GA, passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2019.

Born on Nov. 26, 1919 in Danielsville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Lillie Mae Smith Evans. She was the widow of Cleo Fields, O.J. Haggard, James Draper and was a homemaker. She is preceded in death...

Oct 10, 2019

Betty Ann (Hembree) Brown - Born: 09 March 1934 to James Thomas Hembree Sr. and Mary Ruth (Wilson) Hembree in Jackson County, Georgia, departed this life at approximately One AM 10 October, 2019.

Betty was an employee of the Commerce Telephone Company, the Commerce Manufacturing Company, and the Dupont Company near Athens Georgia.

Betty has...

Oct 2, 2019

Uriah Columbus Brown, age 95 of Commerce, GA passed away Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019. Born on June 4, 1924 in Jefferson, GA, he was the son of the late Tilman C. and Flora Bowen Brown. He was the widow of Edna Wood Brown whom he was married to for 66 years, was a textile worker with Commerce Sports, and proudly...

Oct 2, 2019

Geraldine Bolton Adams, age 90, of Commerce, GA passed away Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019.

Born on July 14, 1929 in Maysville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Ellis and Annie May Garrison Bolton. She was the widow of Ray B. Adams, and a hairdresser. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lee Ann Stump;...

Oct 1, 2019

Frances Rebecca Mealor, age 60 of Commerce, GA passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. Born on Aug. 27, 1959 in Commerce, GA, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Margertte Porter Duncan. She was a CNA. Memorial services will be held 3-5 PM Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 at Unity Christian Church. Online condolences may be made...

Sep 30, 2019

Mr. Robert Earl Lee age 82 of Maysville passed away Sept. 30, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife Mildred K. Lee and his parents Hubert L and Elizabeth J. Lee. He was retired from the Atlanta Board of Education. Survivors include a son Robert BO Lee of Martin, Ga. 3 daughters Diane Lee (Larry) Deavers of...

Sep 29, 2019

William Johnny Sorrow, age 72 of Hull, GA passed away Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019.

Born on Oct. 30, 1946 in Athens GA, he was the son of the late Ida Mae Weaver. He was a painter.

Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date.

Online condolences...

Sep 28, 2019

Mr. Mark Steven Pitts age 64 of Danielsville died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019 at Athens Piedmont Hospital of an extended illness. He was the son of the late Troy Vernon Pitts and Nora Bell Taylor Pitts of Sierra Vista, Arizona. Survivors in addition to his mother are his wife Teresa G. Pitts of the home, his stepmother, RuElan Pitts of...

Sep 28, 2019

Kyle Myers, age 29, of Dunedin, FL passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. Born on May 16, 1990 in Dunedin, FL, he was the son of Bruce K. and Kathleen Mann Myers. No services are scheduled at this time. Online condolences may be made at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com. Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, GA.

Sep 27, 2019

Mr. Robert Lee Glines, 72 of Bogart, Ga. died Friday Sept. 27, 2019 at his residence of an extended illness. He was the son of the late Robert and Arvilla Johnson Glines. He was retired from the City of Atlanta. Survivors include his wife Elaine Glines of the home, a son Christopher (Shannon) Glines of Commerce and a daughter Marie...

Sep 21, 2019

Barbara Ann Black was born on April 6, 1951 and went to be with the Lord on September 21, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Hoyt and Rose Leachman. She had two children; Shane Smith of Ila and Dawn Keys (Denny Keys) of Jefferson. She had four sisters; Bonnie Morgan of Commerce, Betty Ledbetter of Winder, Bernice Wilder...

Sep 17, 2019

Eric Marcus Ray Hancock, age 21 of Carlton, GA passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at his residence. Born on Oct. 14, 1997 in Summerville, GA, he was the son of Tony Ray Hancock. Services will be announced when they are available. Online condolences may be made at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com. Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, GA.

Sep 12, 2019

Thomas Lake Wilson, age 68 of Lula, GA passed away Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 at his residence. Born on Dec. 19, 1950 in South Carolina, he was the son of the late John Luther and Irene Johnson Wilson. He was a telephone repairman with Bell South, and was a US Navy veteran. Survivors include daughters, Christina Wilson, Lula, Amber Wilson,...

Sep 7, 2019

Bobby Clark Simmons, age 62 of Bowman, GA passed away Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. Born on June 16, 1957 in Commerce, GA, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Betty Free Simmons. He was employed in the poultry industry and was preceded in death by a son, Dave Simmons and a brother, James Simmons. Survivors include a son,...

Sep 3, 2019

Dwane David Ivey, age 67 of Carnesville, Georgia passed away on September 3 at his home. A son of the late R.D. and Mattie Lee Ivey, he was born on February 2, 1952 in Commerce, Georgia where he lived in the Banks County area his entire life. He retired as Department Head at Mount Vernon Mills in Alto, GA after...