All Obituaries

  Maria Balaban, age 94 of Commerce, GA passed away Monday, March 30, 2020 at her residence.   Born on Aug. 15, 1925 in Saseni Galati, Romania, Mrs. Balaban was the daughter of the late Dumitru and Elena Balanaru. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Lawrenceville, GA.   Survivors include her husband, Ion Balaban of the residence; sons, Eugene Balaban, Silviu Balaban, Gelu Balaban, Dorin Balaban, Titu Balaban; daughters, Nela Mihai,...

Odelia “Dee” Atwood Land, age 91 of Commerce, GA, formerly of Lilburn, GA, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020.   Born on Dec. 28, 1928 in Tampa, FL, Mrs. Land was the daughter of the late Ben and Hattie Stewart Atwood. She was a homemaker, and was the widow of Henry Cawley Land.   Survivors include sons, Tim (Carol) Land, Jefferson, Stan (Anne) Land, Charlotte, NC, Joe (Tracy) Land, Murphy, NC; grandchildren, Ben (Jamie) Land, Rebecca (Keith) Shumaker, John (Kelley)...

Lonnie Dove, age 74 of Gainesville, GA passed away Friday, March 20, 2020.   Born on March 4, 1946 in Royston, GA, Mr. Dove was the son of the late John and Myrtie Shedd Dove. He was retired from Oliver Rubber Company, of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by brothers, Ralph Dove and James Dove; sisters, Lavinia Parham and Sally Stephens.   Survivors include a son, Brian Dove, Comer; daughters, Melanie Kidd and Terri Deal, both of Comer; brother, Lester Dove,...

Regina L. Miller, age 52 of Nicholson, GA passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020.   Born on July 27, 1967 in Gastonia, NC, she was the daughter of Kenny Miller and the late Nelda Poole Pressley. She was a homemaker.   Survivors include a significant other, William Dean Whitlock; son, Brandon Kellum; daughters, Breann Roling, Britany Mason; brothers, Keith Miller, Steve Miller, Daniel Odom; sisters, Sheila Jackson, Teresa Miller; and five grandchildren.   A memorial service...

Robert Edsel Threlkeld, age 79 of Commerce, GA passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020.  Born in Carlton, GA on March 7, 1941, he was the son of the late Joseph W. and Mary Lou Reeves Threlkeld.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Mayhue Threlkeld.  Mr. Robert was a good father to his two children, loved Fishing, humor and joking around with other people.  Survivors include a son, Robert Edward Threlkeld of Commerce, a daughter, Janice "Elizabeth”...

Roger Dale Elrod, age 74 of Commerce, GA passed away Friday, March 13, 2020.   Born on Jan. 13, 1946 in Elberton, GA, he was the son of the late Lee and Eula Davis Elrod. He was a contractor and farmer.   Survivors include a son, Cody Dale Elrod, Albany, OR; daughter, Karen Haley, Jefferson; brother, Rev. Charles Elrod, Commerce; and one grandchild.   Funeral services will be held 4 PM Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Ivie Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends...

Roy Lewis Adamson, age 84 of Lula, GA passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020.   Born on March 19, 1935 in Homer, GA, Mr. Adamson was the son of the late Vester Lonzo Sr. and Inez Elizabeth Ayers Adamson. He was a US Army veteran, member of First Baptist Church, Jonesboro, GA, and a mason in Dahlonega, GA.   Survivors include his son, Vester Lonzo Adamson; and a granddaughter, Nola Jing Avonlea Richards.   Private graveside services will be held 4 PM Friday, March 13, 2020...

Terry Eugene Lankford, Sr., age 66 of Nicholson, GA passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020.   Born on Dec. 7, 1953 in Greensboro, GA, Mr. Lankford was the son of the late Carrol and Francis Elrod Davis Lankford. He was a mechanic with NAPA Auto Parts and was of the Baptist faith.   Survivors include his wife, Laurie Lankford of the residence; sons, Terry Lankford, Jr., Shawn Lankford, Greenwood, SC, Craig Lankford, Eastanollee, Scott Lankford, Fayetteville; daughter, Wendy Harmon,...

James Larry Baxter, age 71 of Hull, GA passed away Friday, March 6, 2020 at his residence.   Born on January 25, 1949 in Commerce, GA, Mr. Baxter was the son of the late Ellis David Henry Rubin and Lois Bennett Baxter. He was retired from West Clox, a member of Bible Way Church of God, a US Army Veteran, and was preceded in death by a brother, Rogers Baxter.   Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Strickland Baxter, of the residence; sons, Roger Baxter, Hull, Ellis Baxter,...

Danny Steve Tittle, age 52 of Jefferson, GA passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020.   Born on Jan. 4, 1968 in Athens, GA, Mr. Tittle was the son of Helen Tittle Hogwood.   Survivors include his wife, Sonya Ramsey Tittle; sons, Timothy Tittle and Sam Tittle, both of Jefferson; brothers, Michael Tittle, Jefferson, David Tittle, Athens, Greg Hogwood, Jefferson, Robby Hogwood, Jefferson; and a number of nephews.   A memorial service will be held 11 am Friday, March 13, 2020 at...