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

William  Richard Marlowe

William Richard Marlowe

Sep 4, 2016

William Richard Marlowe age 64 of Lula passed away Sunday Sept. 4, 2016 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Mr. Marlowe was born in Atlanta on January 26, 1952 to the late H.W. & Sybil Neisler Marlowe. He served his Country in the National Guard with 4 years of service and the Army Reserves for 2 years. He worked at...

Harold  Levi Chambers

Harold Levi Chambers

Sep 2, 2016

Harold Levi Chambers age 17 of Commerce passed away Friday Sept. 2, 2016 at the Northridge Medical Center. Mr. Chambers was born November 4, 1998 to Harold Lee Chambers & Michelle Martin Chambers. He was a student at Banks County High School. Survivors include other than his parents, grandparents, Harold & Beverly Chambers, Commerce & Linda Tompkins of Athens, brother...

Eddie  Bryan Haggard

Eddie Bryan Haggard

Aug 30, 2016

Eddie Bryan Haggard, age 50 of Danielsville, GA passed away Tuesday August 30, 2016. Mr. Haggard was the son of the late Eddie Roy Haggard and Peggy Myers Haggard Bryant, a construction worker, and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a son, Jake Lunsford, California; a brother, Wesley Bryant, Lavonia; uncles, aunts, cousins, and 3 grandchildren. Private memorial services...

Ricky  Lee Davis

Ricky Lee Davis

Aug 20, 2016

Ricky Lee Davis age 62 of Hull passed away August 20, 2016 at his residence. No services will be held. On line condolences can be made to the family at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com Ivie funeral home, Commerce

Patricia  I. Beck

Patricia I. Beck

Aug 18, 2016

Patricia I. Beck, age 52 of Commerce, GA passed away Thursday August 18, 2016. Mrs. Beck was the daughter of the late William Edward and Farrell Fletcher Allen. She was a personal caretaker. Survivors include her husband, Ronnie Beck of the residence; a son, Brandon K. Beck, Maysville; brother, Kenneth Edward Allen, Commerce; 3 sisters, Rhonda J. Allen, Homer, Lisa...

Lonie  Cruce Pressley

Lonie Cruce Pressley

Aug 15, 2016

Lonie Cruce Pressley, age 85 of Commerce, GA passed away Monday August 15, 2016. Mrs. Pressley was the daughter of the late Alvin and Gaynelle Shelton Cruce and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by 2 sons, Johnny and Allen Pressley, 6 brothers and 3 sisters. Survivors include 5 sons, Tommy Pressley, Gillsville, Tony Pressley, Maysville, Dale Pressley, Toccoa,...

Paul  Odell Hanley

Paul Odell Hanley

Aug 11, 2016

Paul Odell Hanley, age 91 of Commerce, GA passed away Thursday August 11, 2016 at Northridge Medical Center. Mr. Hanley was the son of the late Charlie Lee and Minnie Hanley. He served his country in the Army serving in WWII, after the war he enlisted in the Marines. He was retired from Sportswear Manufacturing and of the Baptist faith....

Paul  Marvin Patton

Paul Marvin Patton

Aug 11, 2016

Paul Marvin Patton age 57 of Lula passed away Thursday Aug. 11, 2016 following an accident. Mr. Patton was born Jan. 8, 1959 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Virgil Patton, Jr. & Wyonna Page Patton Ridgeway. He was a member of the Cave Springs Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his sister, Lois Wilkes. Survivors include, wife,...

John James "Big John" Boswell

John James "Big John" Boswell

Aug 7, 2016

John James "Big John" Boswell age 74 of Maysville passed away Sunday August 7, 2016 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Big John was born June 17, 1942 in Gainesville to the late John Perino & Ola Mae Carroll Boswell. Big John was a trucker and was preceded in death by his wife Geraldine Hardy Boswell, and siblings, Herman Boswell...

Annie  Linda Barnes

Annie Linda Barnes

Aug 7, 2016

Annie L. Barnes, age 67 of Nicholson, GA passed away Sunday August 07, 2016. Mrs. Barnes was the daughter of the late Leslie Lee and Delia Thomas Johnson and was retired from Pimms Retail Merchandise. Funeral Services will be held at a later date in North Carolina. Online condolences may be made at iviefuneralhomecommerce.com

Ernest  R. Gibson

Ernest R. Gibson

Aug 5, 2016

Ernest Robert Gibson, Sr. age 69 of Commerce passed away Friday August 5, 2016 at the Northridge Medical Center. Mr. Gibson was born March 28, 1947 in Clayton, Georgia to the late Sanford Alvin and Marie Flanagan Gibson. He was self employed in the construction industry, but enjoyed going to flea markets and yard sales. Survivors include, wife, Mildred Gibson,...

Judy  I. Taylor

Judy I. Taylor

Jul 30, 2016

Judy Isabella Taylor age 70 of Jefferson, Ga. passed away Saturday July 30, 2016. Mrs. Taylor fought a long hard fight against cancer, until the Lord called her home. She was surrounded by family in her home. Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by her husband John Keith Taylor. Mrs. Taylor worked as a cook in her younger years, then...

Matthew  Ryan Stockton

Matthew Ryan Stockton

Jul 26, 2016

Matthew Ryan Stockton, age 29 of Maysville, GA passed away Tuesday July 26, 2016. Mr. Stockton was the son of Teresa Turpin Stockton and the late Ralph Stockton. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Turpin and was a self-employed mechanic. Survivors in addition to his mother include a son, Nichlas Stockton, of the residence; maternal grandmother, Lou...

John Williams

John Williams

Jul 25, 2016

John Williams, Jr., age 81 of Danielsville, GA passed away Monday July 25, 2016. Mr. Williams was the son of the late John and Mary Morgan Williams, Sr. Survivors include friend, Shelvey Sapp, Danielsville; and a brother, Bobby Jean Williams, Athens. No services are scheduled at this time. Online condolences may be made at iviefuneralhomecommerce.com Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce is...

Mildred  Smelley Young

Mildred Smelley Young

Jul 24, 2016

Mildred Smelley Young, age 93 of Homer, GA passed away Sunday July 24, 2016. Mrs. Young was the daughter of the late Moses Nelson and Mary Magdalene Coffee Smelley, the widow of William Preston Young, a member of Homer United Methodist Church, and was retired from DFACS, 20 years with Banks County Library and 20 years with Blue Bell. Survivors...

Evelyn  Rylee Sims

Evelyn Rylee Sims

Jul 21, 2016

Evelyn Rylee Sims, age 85 of Maysville, GA passed away Thursday July 21, 2016. Mrs. Sims was the daughter of the late Paul W. and Nettie Hill Rylee. She retired from Bell South. Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Mary Sue Rylee, Maysville; nieces and nephews, Joy Bently, Stephen Rylee, Kathy Rylee and Danny Rylee. Funeral Services will...

Mildred  Virginia Lee

Mildred Virginia Lee

Jul 20, 2016

Mildred Virginia Lee age 77 of Maysville passed away Wednesday July 20, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. Lee was born Sept. 4, 1938 in Alabama City, AL to the late Dewey & Celie Stokes Killingsworth. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by sister, Marie Estelle Killingsworth, brothers, Jack, Joe & Jesse Killingsworth,...

Richard  Earl Grady

Richard Earl Grady

Jul 10, 2016

Richard E. Grady, Sr., age 67 of Commerce, GA passed away Sunday July 10, 2016. Mr. Grady was the son of the late Thelbert Lovell and Millie Lorraine Grady. Survivors include a son, Richard E. Grady Jr., Gainesville, Fla.; a daughter, Jennifer L. Sorrow, Pigeon Forge, TN; two brothers, Dennis Grady, Valdosta, GA, Dr. Robert Hoit, Montgomery, AL; four sisters,...

Max  Allen Mclinn

Max Allen Mclinn

Jul 7, 2016

Max Allen McLinn, age 52 of Commerce, GA passed away Thursday July 07, 2016. Mr. McLinn was the son of Charles Lawrence McLinn and LaVella Irene Pond Nelson. Survivors in addition to his parents include 3 brothers and sisters-in-law, Fred and Sylvia Shay, AZ, Dennis and Dawn Shay, Alaska, Charles David McLinn, Alaska; 2 sisters and brother-in-law, Susan and Paul...

Barbara  Nanette Buchanan

Barbara Nanette Buchanan

Jun 30, 2016

Barbara Nanette Buchanan age 85 of Athens passed away Thursday June 30, 2016 at the Athens Regional Medical Center. Miss Buchanan was born March 26, 1931 to the late Clyde Davis & Bessie Alexander Buchanan. She was the former secretary of the First Baptist Church, Commerce where she was a member. She was preceded in death by her sister &...