All Obituaries

Virginia Elaine Jones Leopard, age 72 of Commerce, GA passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Born on January 2, 1952 in Fulton County, GA, Mrs. Leopard was the daughter of the late William Howard and Betty Jean Hayes Jones. She was the widow of Donald Walker and was a retired bookkeeper. Survivors include a daughter, Kim (Patrick) Banks; a son, William Darrel (Nina) Walker; six grandchildren, Brandon Banks, Bryan Banks, Kayla Gray, Christopher Walker, Brandy Coombs, Brittany Walker; and...

Ivie Funeral Home announces the passing of Mr. Randy Joe Campbell Jr., of Gainesville, Georgia.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time. The family request that donations be made to the funeral home using the donation tab next to the obituary, in person to the funeral home or by calling 706-335-3178. 

Jean Lois Bergdale Eilers, age 90, of Maysville, Georgia died April 29, 2024, at Northeast Georgia Hospital in Gainesville, Georgia. Jean was born on April 25, 1934, at home in rural Union County, South Dakota near the town of Alcester to parents Leslie Bergdale and Ruth Wilson Bergdale. She grew up in the same home, attended Miller country school and graduated from Alcester High School in 1951. After high school, she attended nursing school at Sioux Valley Hospital School of Nursing in...

Raymond Gary Hollis, age 71 of Commerce, GA passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Born on March 4, 1953 in Atlanta, GA, Mr. Hollis was the son of the late Raymond Orbie and Georgia Rutledge Hollis. He was a maintenance worker with Morningside Mobile Home Park, was of the Primitive Baptist faith, and was preceded in death by a son, Gary Anthony Hollis. Survivors include his significant other, Bobbie Callaway; sons, Shawn (Dania) Hollis; Franklin Chad (Jamie) Hollis; 10 grandchildren; 13...

Elizabeth “Gail” Shubert, age 75 of Gillsville, GA passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024. Born on January 25, 1949 in Commerce, GA, Miss Shubert was the daughter of the late Early O. and Gracie McDuffie Shubert. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by a brother, Jackie Shubert. Survivors include a brother, Otho (Catherine) Shubert; and a sister, Bonnie (Aaron) Welborn. Funeral services will be held 2 pm Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Ivie Funeral...

Ivie Funeral Home announces the passing of Mr. Jerry Lee Lewis,70, of Maysville, Ga who died Saturday evening surrounded by family and friends.  Mr. Lewis was the son of the late Sharp and Stella Wilbanks Lewis and was also preceded in death by his wife Martha Boswell Lewis, a granddaughter Kinlee Lewis, brothers, Jack, Regis, Telvia, Robert and sisters, Mary Lou Lewis Glore and Henrietta Lewis Dorsey. Jerry was a member of Nicholson Baptist Church. Jerry is survived by one daughter,...

Verner Cloe Wood Griffin, age 92 of Maysville, GA passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024. Born on May 5, 1931 in Banks County, GA, Mrs. Griffin was the daughter of the late Howell and Vinson Sanders Wood. She was the widow of Lewis Griffin, a textile worker with Mt. Vernon Mills, a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by a brother, Horace Wood. Survivors include a daughter, Sandra Jacob; sons, David (Teresa) Webb, Dennis (Cynthia) Webb; six grandchildren; and seven...

Emory Lee Bolton, age 91 of Hoschton, GA passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Born on March 25, 1933 in Commerce, GA, Mr. Bolton was the son of the late Young Emory and Rosa Lee Haggard Bolton. He was a Korean War veteran. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Wood Bolton of the home; son, E. Keith (Cathy) Bolton, Jasper, GA; grandchildren, Ashlea McAllister and Annie Bolton whom he adored; and loving niece, Cindy Wood. Funeral services will be held 11 am Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Ivie...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved daughter Tara Avants on April 5, 2024.  A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered.  She was a graduate of Jackson County High School, known to all her friends, family and teachers as an outgoing, bubbly and energetic girl. Her favorite activities were going to botanical gardens with her family, Staghorn Lake and Chapel, shopping eating Mexican food and spending time with her children.  She...

Peggy Ann Cotton Welborn age 74 of Homer, Georgia passed away on Thursday April 4, 2024 surrounded by her family at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness.  She was born on January 25, 1950, to the late Morgan & Grace Cotton in the old hospital in Habersham County, Georgia now known as the Charm House. She was a loving wife and a devoted Nona, Sister, and Aunt. She was a member of Homer Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her parents...