OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Charles Chambers

Charles Chambers

Dec 13, 2016

Charles Edward Chambers, age 66 of Royston, GA passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Mr. Chambers was the son of the late Henry Clyde and Annie Lou Shubert Chambers. He was a US Army veteran and worked as a paint and body rapairman. Survivors include a daughter, Christina Gail Chambers, Commerce; 4 brothers, Milford Chambers, Colbert, Billy Chambers, Nicholson, Jimmy...

Esther  Gibbs Doyle

Esther Gibbs Doyle

Nov 30, 2016

Esther Gibbs Doyle age 92 of Winder, GA passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Mrs. Doyle was the daughter of the late Horace and Lacy Frost Gibbs and was retired from Western Electric. Survivors and services will be forthcoming. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of the arrangements.

Jonathan "John" Conrad Bishop

Jonathan "John" Conrad Bishop

Nov 29, 2016

Jonathan "John" Conrad Bishop, age 32 of Commerce, GA passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016. In honor of his wishes , he saved many lives by being an Organ Donor. John was an amazing husband and father. He was so loving, caring and hard working. His top priority was his family. He loved running with his boys. This amazing man...

Judy  Ray Colley

Judy Ray Colley

Nov 28, 2016

Judy Ray Willis Colley age 57 of Commerce passed away Monday November 28, 2016 at the Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. Ms. Colley was the daughter of the late Bobby Ray and Hester Helen Cowart Willis. She attended Apple Valley Baptist Church. Survivors include 2 brothers, Mike and Robby Willis, Commerce; 2 sisters, Pam Morgan, Winder and Jill Willis, Commerce....

Lydia  Von Bargen

Lydia Von Bargen

Nov 25, 2016

Lydia Von Bargen age 75 of Nicholson passed away Friday November 25, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. Von Bargen was born July 15, 1941 in Demorest, Georgia to the late Oscar & Oleth Newport Palmer. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant. Survivors include, son, Barry Scott Ramsey of Nicholson, brother, Gerald Palmer of Cornelia, sister, Geraldine Williams of Demorest. 1...

Charles  Edward Blanton

Charles Edward Blanton

Nov 19, 2016

Charles Edward Blanton age 80 of Nicholson passed away Saturday at the Gentiva Hospice at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. Mr. Blanton was born February 12, 1936 in Atlanta to the late Noah Lee & Ila Mae Herron Blanton. He retired as a manager with Northside Tool Rental with 31 years of service. He served his Country in the United...

Martha  Jo Ginn

Martha Jo Ginn

Nov 16, 2016

Martha Jo Ginn, 71, formerly of 1548 Parkway, widow of William Moore Ginn, died Thursday, November 17, 2016 at HospiceCare of the Piedmont. Born in Commerce, GA, she was a daughter of the late J.C. and Lois Haynie Martin. She retired from Greenwood Mills, Durst Plant after 22 years of service and was a member of Trinity Baptist Tabernacle and...

Jason  Bentley Casey

Jason Bentley Casey

Nov 16, 2016

Jason Bentley Casey, age 45 of Commerce, GA passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016. Mr. Casey was the son of Susan McWaters Behrle and the late Billy Ray Casey. He was a maintenance technician with Greenwood Inc. and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors in addition to his mother include a brother & sister in law, Michael & Stacy Casey,...

Wendell  P. Malcom

Wendell P. Malcom

Nov 15, 2016

Wendell P. Malcom, age 80 of Hull, GA passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016. Mr. Malcom was the son of Loyce Adams Malcom and the late David Malcom. He was a retired mechanic with Anderson Auto Parts and was preceded in death by a daughter, Tina Malcom Bishop. Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Zoah Chandler Malcom...

Shirley  Ann Baughcum

Shirley Ann Baughcum

Nov 13, 2016

Shirley Ann Baughcum, age 53 of Lula, GA passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016. Mrs. Baughcum was the daughter of the late David Bill and Lilia Shipman Watkins. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband Michael Baughcum, Sr. Survivors include a son, Michael Baughcum, Jr, Lula; sisters, Judy Watkins, Comer, Donna Booth, Danielsville, Patricia McIntosh,...

Deborah  Kay Brake

Deborah Kay Brake

Nov 9, 2016

Deborah Kay Brake, age 61 of Commerce, GA passed away Wednesday November 09, 2016. Mrs. Brake was the daughter of the Ina Ruth Brake and the late Morgan Whitlock. She was a cook with Southern Pine Nursing Home. Survivors include long time companion, Jerry Smith of the residence; mother, Ina Ruth Brake of Commerce, a son, Bradley Brake, Commerce, and...

Mary  Lou Smith

Mary Lou Smith

Nov 7, 2016

Mary Lou Smith, age 63 of Union Point, GA passed away Monday November 07, 2016. Mary Lou Smith was the daughter of the late R.C. Smith, Jr. and Mary Ruth Trammell Smith. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Charles Smith and Earl Smith, and niece, Sandra Corpus. Survivors include brothers, Willard Smith, Evans, GA, Leonard Smith, Jefferson, Tony...

Jean Minish Hardman Harris

Jean Minish Hardman Harris

Nov 7, 2016

Mrs. Jean Minish Hardman Harris, 74, of 945 Erastus Church Road, Commerce, died on Monday, November 7, at her residence. Born in Madison County, Ga., she was the daughter of the late Ferris Minish and Cecile Simmons Minish. Mrs. Harris was a member of Erastus Christian Church, and she attended until declining health prevented her from attending. Preceeding her in...

Nancy  Gray Swiggett

Nancy Gray Swiggett

Oct 29, 2016

Ms. Nancy Gray Swiggett age 86 of Atlanta, Georgia formerly of Greensboro, NC passed peacefully on October 29, 2016. Nancy is survived by two brothers, Doug Swiggett of Greensboro, NC & Sidney Swiggett of Williamsburg, VA. Additionally, she is survived by numerous nieces & nephews. She is preceded in death by her longtime friend & companion Martha Moore, along with...

David  Roger Fannin

David Roger Fannin

Oct 24, 2016

David Roger Fannin, age 75 of Commerce, GA passed away Monday October 24, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Fannin was the son of the late Virginia McIntyre. He was a retired industrial maintenance worker with Borgwarner and served our country in the US Army. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Heather Fannin, Commerce; grandchildren, Katie, Cameron and Joshua....

Glenda  Clarene Parker

Glenda Clarene Parker

Oct 22, 2016

Glenda Clarene Parker age 73 of Commerce passed away Saturday Oct. 22, 2016 at her residence. Services to be held at a later date. On line condolences may be made to the family at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com Ivie Funeral home, Commerce.

Olive  Mozelle Clark

Olive Mozelle Clark

Oct 19, 2016

Olive Mozelle Scarborough Clark, age 90 of Commerce, GA passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016. Mrs. Clark was the daughter of the late Joe and Blanche Gurley Scarborough, was a homemaker and a member of Crossroads Worship Center Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Clark; brothers, Harold Scarborough, Jim Scarborough, Glen Scarborough; and sister,...

Donald  L. Richardson

Donald L. Richardson

Oct 12, 2016

Donald Richardson, age 57 of Statham, GA passed away Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Braselton, GA. Mr. Richardson was the son of the late Jack and Janet Travis Richardson, a US Army veteran, and a dump truck driver with White Knight trucking company. Survivors include his wife, Patsy Kirk Richardson of the residence; sons, Matthew, Micah,...

Carl  G. Mann

Carl G. Mann

Oct 8, 2016

Mr. Carl G. Mann age 92 of Winterville passed away Saturday Oct. 8, 2016 at the Northridge Medical Center. No services are planned at this time. On line condolences may be made to the family at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce.

Gloria  Jean Appleby

Gloria Jean Appleby

Oct 8, 2016

Gloria Jean Skiles Appleby age 75 of Danielsville passed away Saturday Oct. 8, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. Appleby was born April 18, 1941 in Christiana, PA. She worked for the Clarke County School System, and was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon & Kathryn Chestnut Davis, and a son, Eddie Appleby. Survivors include, husband, Harold Appleby of Danielsville,...

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