All Obituaries

Ralph Danny Whitfield, age 71 of Commerce, GA passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Born on Dec. 28, 1951 in Commerce, GA, Mr. Whitfield was the son of the late Ralph and Joanne Crane Whitfield. He was a repairman with Wayne Poultry, and was preceded in death by a brother, Mike Whitfield. Survivors include his wife, Joni Pophom Whitfield; son, Toni (Mary) Pham; brother, Randall Whitfield; and four grandchildren. Graveside services will be held 11 am Friday, June 9, 2023 at Grey Hill...

David O'Neal Ritter, age 66 of Commerce, GA passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Online condolences may be made at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com  

Edward Gordon Gazaway Sr., Age 83 of Hull, GA passed away on June 2nd, 2023. Mr. Gazaway was born on September 9th, 1939 in Decatur, GA to the late Hunter H. Gazaway and the Late Melissa Rebecca Gazaway. Mr. Gazaway was a Self-employed Home builder and built over 10,000 homes in Georgia. He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Blacks Creek Baptist Church.   In addition to his parents, Mr. Gazaway is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Gazaway, Daughters Hope Gazaway, and...

Linda Patricia Lee, age 74 of Commerce, GA passed away on Friday June 2nd, 2023. Ms. Lee was born on August 4th, 1948 in Hoschton, GA to the late Raymond Stewart and the late Evia Campbell Stewart. Ms. Lee was a seamstress with Fawn Toggs, was of the Baptist faith and was a member of White Plains Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Ms. Lee is preceded in death by her husband, Cealim Lorain Lee, Brothers, Johnny Stewart, Donnie Stewart and Merlin Stewart. Sisters, Diane Matthews,...

Joseph Michael Partin, age 48 of Commerce GA, passed away Friday May 26, 2023.  He was the son of he late Joseph Franklin and Dorothy Carol Hill Partin.  Mr. Partin was a brick mason. Survivors include his wife Sonya Nicole Partin of the home, daughters Kaylee Breana Partin and Morgan Lindsey Partin, one brother Wesley Partin, also two aunts survive Jan Hill Poole and Brenda Luke( Junior Luke Deceased), and a number of cousins.  He was also preceded in death by his...

Rev. Ronald Edward Hooper, age 92 of Cornelia, GA passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023. Born on June 29, 1930 in Banks County, GA, Rev. Hooper was the son of the late Charlie F. and Lilly Mae Neisler Hooper. He was a salesman and was a former pastor of several area churches with the latest one being Bible Landmark Church in Cornelia, GA. Survivors include a son, Jonathan (Becky) Hooper; daughters, LaDonna Plum, Vicki (Wendell) Sullens; 3 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; and several nieces...

Alan Wade Appleby, Sr., “Pops” age 60, of Danielsville, GA passed away on May 25, 2023 surrounded by his loving wife and family. Alan was born June 22nd, 1962, in Lancaster, PA to Harold Edward Appleby and Gloria Jean Appleby (Skiles). He served his country by spending several years in the United States Air Force. Alan was full of life and never met a stranger. He would spend the majority of his days camping and hiking outdoors and just loved being on adventures with family and...

Ann Hill, age 75 of Commerce, GA passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Born on May 12, 1948 in Ila, GA, Mrs. Hill was the daughter of the late Ralph and Reba Sears Haynes. She was a waitress with Waffle House and was preceded in death by sisters, Grace (John) Crump, Alene Duncan, Wilma Cook, and Wanda Haynes. Survivors include sons, Kim (Jackie) Rylee, Scott (Angela) Rylee; brother, Mickie Haynes; sister, Brenda (Tony) Smith; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services...

  Susan Dale Carter Davis, age 67 of Alto, GA passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Born on May 3, 1956 in Jackson County, GA, Mrs. Davis was the daughter of the late D.S. and Nomie Lee Carter. She was a CNA with Peach Tree Village, of the Christian faith, was preceded in death by a sister, June Carter Brock and grandson, Harris Craver. She was a friend to everyone, and loved unconditionally. Survivors include daughters, Jessica Pilgrim, Kristal Davis, Deidra Davis, Lindsey...

Onnie Lanier Boswell 45 of Columbus, Ga. Formely  of Commerce , Ga passed away Friday May 19, 2023 of a sudden illness.  He was the son of the late Herman and Doris Hill Boswell. Mr. Boswell was a Peer Certified Specialist with Safehouse Ministries in Columbus ,Ga. and a member of the Fort Church of Columbus, Ga. Survivors include two sons, Austin James Boswell of Cornelia, and Sawyer Cole Boswell of Lake County, Florida. Brother, Mark (Terrie) Boswell of Commerce, nephew Taylor...