OBITUARY LISTINGS
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Commerce, GA, Jackson County, and Surrounding Areas.
Jane Vandiver Lewallen
Dec 20, 2016
Jane Vandiver Lewallen, age 69 of Maysville, GA passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Mrs. Lewallen was the daughter of the late Cecil and Lanelle Shirley Vandiver. She was preceded in death by 2 daughters, Janda Lewallen and Jodi Lewallen. Survivors include her husband, Johnny Lewallen of the residence; aunt, Carolyn Merk, Dry Pond; brother, Russell Vandiver, Oakwood, GA; and...
Bennie Garfield Lewallen
Dec 20, 2016
Bennie Garfield Lewallen, age 78 of Lula, GA passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Mr. Lewallen was the son of the late Ellis and Alpha Stewart Lewallen and was the widow of Peggy Jordan Lewallen. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy Lewallen, brothers, Bo, Bob, and James Lewallen, sisters, Elizabeth Lewallen, Dallas Smith, Louise Wilson and Thursie...
Joe Harold Mcduffie
Dec 18, 2016
Joe Harold McDuffie, age 85 of Maysville, GA passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016. Mr. McDuffie was the son of the late John and Leona Moore McDuffie. He was retired from GoldKist and attended the former Calvery Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Clara Jane Smith of the residence; 2 daughters, Deborah Kay (Eddie) Rhodes, Lincolnton, Louise...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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,...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...