All Obituaries

James Caleb Shook, age 19 of Comer, GA passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021.   Born on Aug. 16, 2001 in Commerce, GA, Mr. Shook was the son of Ken and Anita Clark Vaughn and the late James Charles Shook. He worked with Townsend Tree Service and was a member of Madison County Boyz.   Survivors in addition to his parents include his Fiancé, Lauren Taylor Reece; daughter, Kimber Shook, Comer; brother, Jarron Vaughn, Danielsville; sisters, Summer Araujo, Danielsville,...

Glenda Sue Elrod, age 59 of Toccoa, GA passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at her residence.   Born on May 20, 1961 in Murphy, NC, Mrs. Elrod was the daughter of the late Carbet and Edna Mae Russell Bingham. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant and was of the Baptist faith.   Survivors include her husband, Henry “Buddy” Elrod, of the home; sons, Jessie (Kat) Elrod, Buddy (Dicie) Elrod, Jonathan (Crystal) Elrod; daughter, Summer (Justin) Dupray; and 16...

Jerry C. Peek, age 77 of Commerce, GA passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at his residence. Born on June 29, 1943 in Commerce Georgia, Mr. Peek was the son of the late Kimsey and Merty Lee Vandiver Peek. He was a talented drywaller who was very respected for the quality of his work. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his faithful wife, Eva Sears Peek; sons, David Peek, Michael Peek (Karen), Scott Peek (Jane), Chris Peek (Sherri), Eric Peek, and twelve...

Mrs. Marion Ann Dewaters 90 of Commerce passed away Friday April 2, 2021.  She was the daughter of the late John and Ann Moerlines.  She was the widow of John Dewaters. Survivors include 3 Sons, Thomas Dewaters, Arthur Dewaters, Don Dewaters, She was preceded in death by 2 sons Michael Dewaters and Raymond Dewaters.  2 daughters  survive Deann Dewaters and Dorinda Hall, 9 Grandchildren and 10 Grandchildren also survive.  She was preceded in death by a...

Ivie Funeral Home announces services for Mr. Jack Thomas Smith 88 of Maysville, who passed away Friday March 26, 2021.  He was the son of the late Benjamin Paul Smith Sr. and the late Dora Underwood Smith.   Survivors include one sister Betty Smith Sims of Byron, Ga., one brother, James Randolph (Jimmy) Smith of Commerce, Granddaughter Sherry Garrison (Tim) Booth of Nicholson, other close family members, Tammy Veal Creed, Craig (Haley) Smith and Kristen Smith all of...

Vera Sue Brown Lockman, age 81, of Commerce, died peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospice House in Athens on Thursday, March 25, 2021 due to complications of dementia.   Vera was born on December 31, 1939 in Commerce, GA to Garnett and Willie Mae (Crane) Brown. Before retiring, she worked at Blue Bell & Sportswear in Commerce.   She is preceded in death by her husband, William Carter (W.C.) Lockman; children, Roderick Lockman, Teresa Lockman Worley & Tasha Lockman...

Vivian Elizabeth Tingle Darnell, age 83 of Commerce, GA passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Born on Sept. 24, 1937 in Florida, Mrs. Darnell was the daughter of the late Earl L. and Ida Brown McLendon Tingle. She was the widow of Aubrey Darnell. Survivors include a son, Michael (Betty) Darnell; daughters, Marilyn (Todd) Strand, Michelle (Lisa) Darnell; grandchildren, Nathan (Lindsey) Darnell, Toni (Keith) Kimbrell, Shane McMurtry, Jennifer (Steven) Martin; great grandchildren, Gabi...

Connie Frances Minish Archer, age 57 of Nicholson, GA passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 at her residence. Born on May 2, 1963 in Commerce, GA, Mrs. Archer was the daughter of the late Lee and Frances Sarah Hardy Minish. She was a member of Nicholson Baptist Church and was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Crumley. Survivors include her husband, Mickey Archer of the home; sons, Michael (Tamara) Archer, Mitchell (Lucy) Archer, Mark (Marie) Archer, Josh (Randi) Archer; brothers, Jerrell...

Infant Gibson Garrett passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021.   Born on March 20, 2021 in Gainesville, GA, Gibson was the son of Corey Garrett and Destiny Megan Cochran.   Survivors in addition to his parents includes a twin brother, Blythe Garrett of the home; grandparents, Kathy & Bobby Garrett and Dell Cochran.   Graveside services will be held 2 pm Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Grey Hill Cemetery with Karen Hoyt officiating.   Online condolences may be made...

Mark Steven Tittle, age 54 of Toccoa, GA passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021.   Born on April 21, 1966 in Clarke County, GA, Mr. Tittle was the son of the late George Junior and Jackie Elaine Tanksley Tittle. He was a self-employed painter, was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Ray Tittle and a sister, Brenda Tittle.   Survivors include his wife, Annie Sue Tittle; son, Steven Tittle, Jr.; daughters, Ashley Nicole Osborne, Brandy Lynn...