OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Chris  Gregory Childs

Chris Gregory Childs

Jan 17, 2017

Chris Gregory Childs, age 60 of Danielsville, GA passed away Tuesday January 17, 2017. Mr. Childs was the son of the late Jesse Hope and Ruth Roach Childs. He was an auto body mechanic, served our country in the US Marines, of the Christian faith and is preceded in death by a step-son, Casey Streetman. Survivors include wife, Tracie Streetman,...

Ruby  E. Pruitt

Ruby E. Pruitt

Jan 15, 2017

Ruby E. Pruitt age 90 of Commerce passed away Sunday Jan. 15, 2017 at the Northridge Health & Rehab. Mrs. Pruitt was born December 11, 1926 in Gainesville, Georgia to the late Garnett & Zelda Baker Metcalf. She retired from Harmony Grove Mill and was of the Church of God Faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee...

Joan  Seagraves Hernandez

Joan Seagraves Hernandez

Jan 9, 2017

Joan Seagraves Hernandez age 66 of Gainesville passed away Monday Jan. 9, 2017 at her residence. Ms. Hernandez was born July 19, 1950 to the late William Carlton & Sarah Ruth Graham Seagraves. She worked as a clerk at the Tadmore Grocery and was a member of the Blacks Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by sisters, Sheena...

Arlene  Clark Martin

Arlene Clark Martin

Jan 7, 2017

Arlene Clark Martin, age 94 of Athens, GA passed away Saturday, January 07, 2017. Mrs. Martin was the widow of Oatha Martin, attended Antioch Baptist Church in Watkinsville, GA, was a seamstress at Blue Bell and for many years at Sweetorr. She was preceded in death by sons, Ronnie Martin and Donnie Martin, and daughter, Ruby Berryman. Survivors include a...

Peggy  Bobbette Hoover

Peggy Bobbette Hoover

Jan 7, 2017

Peggy Bobbette Hoover age 56 of Commerce passed away Saturday Jan. 7, 2017 at her residence. Mrs. Hoover was born in Commerce on February 13, 1960 to Charlotte Allen and the late Swayne Pritchett. She worked at Windstream Communication for 40 years as an engineering coordinator. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Commerce. Survivors include, husband, Jim...

Ruby  Joan Tate

Ruby Joan Tate

Jan 7, 2017

Joan McFarland Smith Tate, 76 went to be with the Lord On January 7, 2017, after a long battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, surrounded by family and friends. Joan was born on June 24, 1940 in Bakersfield Missouri to the late Elza Leon McFarland and Johna Marie McFarland. She was employed with Bellsouth...

Herbert  Eugene Bates

Herbert Eugene Bates

Jan 5, 2017

Herbert Eugene Bates age 69 of Commerce passed away Jan. 5, 2017 at the Northridge Medical Center. Mr. Bates will be interred in the Canton National Cemetery. On line condolences may be made to www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com Ivie Funera;l Home, Commerce

Judy  Lynn Wilson

Judy Lynn Wilson

Jan 4, 2017

Judy Lynn Wilson, age 54 of Danielsville, GA passed away Wednesday, January 04, 2017. Mrs. Wilson was the daughter of Kathleen Hill Comer and the late John Taylor Wood. She was a loan officer and a member of New Grace Tabernacle. Survivors in addition to her mother include a husband, Tim Wilson of the residence; son, Christopher Ray Wilson, Danielsville;...

Dennis  Lee Huber

Dennis Lee Huber

Jan 3, 2017

Dennis Lee Huber, age 69 of Colbert, GA passed away Tuesday, January 03, 2016. Mr. Huber was the son of the late Daryl Huber and Audrey Kneer Sullivan. He served our country in the Vietnam, was a self employed mechanic, and was preceded in death by a sister, Christine Mach. Survivors include his wife, Pamela Hainline Huber of the residence;...

Donnie  Lynn Dale

Donnie Lynn Dale

Jan 3, 2017

Donnie Lynn Dale, age 61 of Pendergrass, GA passed away Tuesday, January 03, 2017. Mr. Dale was the son of the late Leroy and Ethel Cochran Dale. He served in the National Guard and worked in the poultry business. Survivors include his wife, Lisa Henley Dale of the residence; two daughters, Robbie Dale and Melissa Wright; sister and brother-in-law, Charlotte...

Jerry  Ray Sears

Jerry Ray Sears

Jan 2, 2017

Jerry Ray Sears, age 53 of Carnesville, GA passed away Monday, January 02, 2017. Mr. Sears was the son of the late Dwayne and Mattie Wideman Sears. He was a maintenance coordinator with Pilgrims Pride and is preceded in death by a daughter, Suzanne Tiffany Sears and a sister, Cathy Sears. Survivors include his wife, Karen Lynn Bellamy Sears of...

Jimmy  Wayne Booth

Jimmy Wayne Booth

Jan 1, 2017

Jimmy Wayne Booth, Sr., age 47 of Hull, GA passed away Sunday, January 01, 2017. Mr. Booth was the son of Lloyd and Patricia Ann Free Booth. He was a self-employed logger, member of Community Baptist Church in Ila, GA, and was preceded in death by a brother, Terry Booth. Survivors in addition to his parents include a son and...

Linda  Sue Kinsey

Linda Sue Kinsey

Jan 1, 2017

Linda Satterfield Kinsey age 70 of Gainesville passed away Jan. 1, 2017 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Kinsey was born in Gainesville to the late John Henry & Thersie Brock Satterfield. She graduated East Hall High School in 1965, and furthered her education at Lanier Tech pursuing an accounting degree. Mrs. Kinsey was baptized at a young...

Vinnie  Jo Brown

Vinnie Jo Brown

Dec 28, 2016

Vinnie Jo Brown, age 71 of Homer, GA passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016. Mrs. Brown was the daughter of the late Robert and Eula Duffel Smith. She was a homemaker, a member of Madison Street Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by two sisters, Linda Miller and Eula Mae Smith; two great-grandchildren, Logan and Landon Pethel. Survivors include...

Dean  Michael Brown

Dean Michael Brown

Dec 27, 2016

Dean Michael Brown, age 66 of Gillsville, GA passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016. Mr. Brown was the son of the late Tom S. and Nellie Mae McCoy Brown. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, was over brotherhood and was a faithful choir member. He is survived by his wife, Donna...

Michael  Steve Phillips

Michael Steve Phillips

Dec 26, 2016

Michael Steve Phillips, age 65 of Jefferson, GA passed away Monday, December 26, 2016. Mr. Phillips was the son of Annie Grace Nix Phillips and the late Thomas Roscoe Phillips. He is the widower of Pamela Crawford Phillips. He served his country in the US Army. He was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam Era. Survivors in addition to his...

Donald  L. Mccoy

Donald L. Mccoy

Dec 23, 2016

Donald L. McCoy age 88 of Gillsville passed away Friday Dec. 23, 2016 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Mr. McCoy was born August 23, 1928 to the late John L. & Mittie Rucker McCoy. He served his Country in the United States Army. He was retired as a school bus driver from the Banks County School System. Survivors include...

Michael  Shane Lusk

Michael Shane Lusk

Dec 22, 2016

Michael Shane Lusk, age 40 of Jefferson, GA passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016. Mr. Lusk was the son of Warren Scott and Yvonne Cobb Lusk. He was a partner with Lusk Enterprise and is preceded in death by a son, Baby Lusk. Survivors include a wife, Ellen Mealor Lusk, of the residence; daughter, Paiten Lusk, Jefferson; brother, Warren Lusk,...

Nelda  Poole Pressley

Nelda Poole Pressley

Dec 21, 2016

Nelda Poole Pressley, age 69 of Nicholson, GA passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016. Mrs. Pressley was the daughter of the late Herbert and Velma McKinsey Poole and was the widow of William Neal Pressley. She was a member of Crossroads Worship Center Church of God. Survivors include 3 sons, Steve Miller, Jefferson, Danny Odom, Nicholson, Keith Miller, Hull; 3...

Mary  Leona Elkins

Mary Leona Elkins

Dec 20, 2016

Mary Leona Elkins, age 62 of Athens, GA passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Mrs. Elkins was the daughter of the late David Lee and Mary Lou Yates Sharp. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, David and Jennifer Elkins, Commerce, Jerry Elkins, OK, Ricky and Michelle Elkins, Lebanon, TN; daughter and son-in-law, Stacy and Dwain Yarberry, Winder; 3 brothers, Larry Sharp,...