OBITUARY LISTINGS
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Commerce, GA, Jackson County, and Surrounding Areas.
J. T. Chambers
Nov 25, 2012
Ivie Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. J.T. Chambers age 87 of Homer who passed away at his residence on Sunday morning. Mr. Chambers was the son of the late Janks M. and Mellie Chambers. He was preceded in death by 4 sons, Larry, Jerry, Dennis, and Wesley Chambers. He is survived by his wife Imogene Irvin Chambers of...
Robert Darrell Barnett
Nov 25, 2012
Ivie Funeral Home announces the death of Robert Darrell Barnett, Jr, of Commerce, who passed away on Sunday November 25th. Mr. Barnett is survived by his wife, Pamela Barnett and two sons Chase and Chance Barnett all of Commerce; mother Linda Barnett of Commerce and two sisters Trudy Cobb of Commerce and Penny Carlan of Lula. Visitation will be Monday...

Thelma Dezes
Nov 24, 2012
Ivie Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Thelma Dezes age 94 of Commerce who passed away on Saturday evening in the Northridge Nursing Facility. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Robert and Clara Sass. Mrs. Dezes is survived by one son, Gordon Van Fossen (Sue) of Commerce and 2 grandchildren along with 5 great grandchildren. Memorial...

Betty J. Denton
Nov 22, 2012
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, announces services for Betty J. Cain Denton, 56, of Commerce who passed away on Thursday at the St. Mary's Hospital in Athens. Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of Johnnie Sue Patrick Hill of Commerce and the late Waymon Cain. Other survivors include her husband Mitchell Denton of the residence, children, Christopher (Casandra) Denton...
Justin Lee Fitzpatrick
Nov 21, 2012
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, announces the death of Justin Lee Fitzpatrick, 29, of Commerce. Born in Commerce, GA, he was the son of Diana Minish Whitlock of Commerce and Keith Fitzpatrick of Ila. Other survivors include a sister, Ashley Brooke Fitzpatrick (Nickolas Brandon Drake) of Danielsville, a brother, Andrew Blake Fitzpatrick of Commerce, a step-sister, Sabrina Whitlock Thurmond of Carnesville,...
Charles Vernon Peacock
Nov 18, 2012
Charles Vernon Peacock 77 of Maysville died Sunday Nov. 18, 2012 at his residence. Survivors include his sons David and Mark Peacock both of Maysville, a Step daughter Gail (Brian) Kelch of Maysville, 2 Brothers Walter M. Peacock of Dallas Texas and Lee Olin Peacock of Marietta, Ga. one sister Marjorie Maples of Acworth, Ga. 1 Step Grandchild and 1...
Calvin Nolon Baker
Nov 15, 2012
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, announces services for Calvin Nolon Baker, 68, of Maysville, who passed away on Thursday at the NE GA Medical Center in Gainesville. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Arvil Henry and Cora Lee Watkins Baker and was married to the late Ruth Elaine Massey Baker. He was also preceded in death...
Mary Elizabeth Evans
Nov 13, 2012
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, announces services for Mary Elizabeth Evans, 87, of Commerce who passed away on Tuesday at her residence. Born in Banks County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Ellis and Annie Mae Garrison Bolton and was the widow of James Milton Evans. She was also preceded in death by siblings, Thomas Eugene Bolton, Etheleen Bolton...

Thomas Bealer Smallwood
Nov 13, 2012
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, announces services for Thomas Bealer Smallwood, 86, of Commerce who passed away at the Northridge Medical Center on Tuesday. Born in Jackson Co, GA, he was the son of the late Thomas Pharo and Durice Gibson Smallwood and was married to the late Laura Oneda Sorrow Smallwood. He was also preceded in death by a son,...
William Kimsey Wiley
Nov 11, 2012
William Kimsey Wiley 64 of Commerce passed away Sunday Nov. 11, 2012. He was the son of the late Henry and Annie Mae Chitwood Wiley and was retired. He was the owner and operator of Wiley's Mobile Home Service for over 30 years. Survivors include his wife Paula Wiley of the home, 2 daughters Stephanie (Ricky) Potts of Commerce and...
Mary R. Parson
Nov 9, 2012
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, announces services for Mary Rilla Parson, 88, of Commerce who passed away early Friday morning at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. Born in Jackson County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Grady and Mary Guest Saxon and was the widow of Cobb Parson. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Smith....

Cody Brent Williford
Nov 9, 2012
Ivie Funeral Home, Madison County Chapel in Danielsville, announces services for Cody Williford, 22 of Comer who passed away early Friday morning in Atlanta. Born in Elberton, he was the son of Tina Brown Fleming of Comer and Bruce Scott Williford of Lexington. Mr. Williford was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Services are scheduled for Tuesday at 11 AM...

James Thomas Martin
Nov 5, 2012
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, announces services for James Thomas Martin, 83, of Commerce who passed away early Monday morning at the Northridge Health and Rehab Center in Commerce. Born in Jefferson, he was the son of the late Buford and Lucille Hardy Martin and was married to the late Shirley Laws Martin. Survivors include daughters, Debra Martin Griffin of Clover,...

Max Alvis
Nov 4, 2012
Ivie Funeral Home announces the death of Max Alvis, 74, of Commerce. Mr. Alvis passed away Sunday, November 4th, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Alice Alvis, and son Max Alvis, Jr. Survivors include his wife Mary Alvis of Commerce; son Austin Alvis of Commerce; daughter Deborah Alvis of Burlington, WA; sisters Gwendel (Sonny) Kelley...

Beatrice J. Slocum
Nov 4, 2012
Beatrice Jameson Slocum 85 of Commerce passed away Sunday Nov. 4, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Young and Dessie Frady Jameson and the widow of Rev. Johnny Charles Slocum. She retired from K-mart, she was a Pastor's wife for many years and her most important job was that of mother. She is survived by a son...

B. Alton Mccarty
Oct 31, 2012
Ivie Funeral Home, Madison County Chapel in Danielsville, announces memorial services for B. Alton McCarty, 79, of Comer who passed away early Wednesday morning at the Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Madison County, GA, he was the son of the late Howard and Lois Winfrey McCarty and had been married to Nettie Mae Epps McCarty who passed away in...
Sarah Frances Elrod
Oct 30, 2012
Ivie Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Sarah Frances Elrod age 81 of Commerce who passed away at her residence on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Elrod was the daughter of the late Jesse L. Richey, Sr. and the late Bertie Martin Richey. She was also predeceased by her husband, Ben T. Elrod. Mrs. Elrod is survived by her daughter, Kathy...
Albert Eugene Sorrow
Oct 30, 2012
Ivie Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Albert Eugene Sorrow age 78 of Commerce who passed away at Northridge Medical Center on Tuesday evening. Mr. Sorrow is the son of the late Ozie Franklin Sorrow and the late Lila Lutrelle Slater Sorrow. Survivors include his wife, Minnie Lee Adams Sorrow of Commerce, three sons Grady, Jimmy and Dennis Sorrow...
Maurice "Mike" Wheeler
Oct 24, 2012
Born on April 11, 1978 was unexpectedly lifted into the arms of our Lord on Oct. 24, 2012 at the young age of 34. Originally from Ft. Myers, Fla., he has been a resident of Maysville, Ga. for the past 4 years. Mike is survived by his loving wife, Kimberly Anne Wheeler, 3 children, Kaylah Fawn, Aubrey William and Brandon...

Anthony Vento
Oct 19, 2012
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, announces the death of Anthony Vento, 67, of Homer who passed away at his residence on Friday. Born in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Anthony John and Mary Pampeno Vento and was married to Carolyn Saunders Vento of the residence. Other survivors include his children, Kathryn Vento of Carnesville, David Vento of Homer...