All Obituaries

Julish Clyde Rucker, age 85 of Maysville, GA passed away Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. Born on Jan. 9, 1934 in Homer, GA, he was the son of the late Guy William and Lou Belle Woods Rucker. He was retired from Atlanta Gas Light, was a poultry farmer, and was a member of Maysville Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Sue Bailes Rucker of the residence; a son, Julian Brian Rucker, Maysville; and one grandchild. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019 at Ivie...

Walter Alan Turman, age 77 of Commerce, GA, passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2019 at his residence. Born on Feb. 25, 1942 in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late Walter Stanley and Mary Ostanek Stanley Turman. He retired from the telecommunication industry and was a veteran of the United States Navy. Survivors include his wife, Judy LaFrenier Turman of the residence; 4 sons, Joe Turman, Adam Turman, Scott Turman, Kevin Turman; 2 daughters, Renee Turman and Michelle Turman. Memorial...

Thelma Mae Draper, age 99 of Danielsville, GA, passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2019.   Born on Nov. 26, 1919 in Danielsville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Lillie Mae Smith Evans. She was the widow of Cleo Fields, O.J. Haggard, James Draper and was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by a son, Elmer G. Fields, and was a member of Blacks Creek Baptist Church.   Survivors include a son, Dwayne Fields, Danielsville; daughter-in-law, Sharon Fields, Lavonia; sister,...

Betty Ann (Hembree) Brown - Born: 09 March 1934 to James Thomas Hembree Sr. and Mary Ruth (Wilson) Hembree in Jackson County, Georgia, departed this life at approximately One AM 10 October, 2019. Betty was an employee of the Commerce Telephone Company, the Commerce Manufacturing Company, and the Dupont Company near Athens Georgia. Betty has two living sisters; Mary Pugh of Loganville, Georgia, and Jean Scoggins of Commerce, Georgia. She also has several nieces and nephews, some of whom...

Geraldine Bolton Adams, age 90, of Commerce, GA passed away Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019. Born on July 14, 1929 in Maysville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Ellis and Annie May Garrison Bolton. She was the widow of Ray B. Adams, and a hairdresser. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lee Ann Stump; brother, Eugene Bolton; sisters, Elizabeth Evans and Ethlene Adams. Survivors include son & daughter-in-law, Ronald & Shielda Adams, Murrayville, GA; daughters &...

Uriah Columbus Brown, age 95 of Commerce, GA passed away Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019. Born on June 4, 1924 in Jefferson, GA, he was the son of the late Tilman C. and Flora Bowen Brown. He was the widow of Edna Wood Brown whom he was married to for 66 years, was a textile worker with Commerce Sports, and proudly served as a Veteran in the United States Army. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Lydia Marlowe, Lelia Whitlock, Elra Kirby, Beatrice Samples and Tilman C. Brown, Jr. Survivors...

Frances Rebecca Mealor, age 60 of Commerce, GA passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. Born on Aug. 27, 1959 in Commerce, GA, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Margertte Porter Duncan. She was a CNA. Memorial services will be held 3-5 PM Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 at Unity Christian Church. Online condolences may be made at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com. Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, GA.

Mr. Robert Earl Lee age 82 of Maysville passed away Sept. 30, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife Mildred K. Lee and his parents Hubert L and Elizabeth J. Lee. He was retired from the Atlanta Board of Education. Survivors include a son Robert BO Lee of Martin, Ga. 3 daughters Diane Lee (Larry) Deavers of Blairsville, Judy Lee ( David) Huggins of Toccoa, and Sharon Lee (Alan) Stephens of Carnesville, 2 brothers also survive James (Diane) Lee of Tavares, Fl. and Richard (Sharon) Lee of...

William Johnny Sorrow, age 72 of Hull, GA passed away Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019.   Born on Oct. 30, 1946 in Athens GA, he was the son of the late Ida Mae Weaver. He was a painter.   Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date.   Online condolences may be made at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com.   Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, GA.

Mr. Mark Steven Pitts age 64 of Danielsville died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019 at Athens Piedmont Hospital of an extended illness. He was the son of the late Troy Vernon Pitts and Nora Bell Taylor Pitts of Sierra Vista, Arizona. Survivors in addition to his mother are his wife Teresa G. Pitts of the home, his stepmother, RuElan Pitts of Binnington, OK; 3 sons, Paul Johnson of Danielsville, Jonathan Pitts of Milledgeville, and Nathan Pitts of Danielsville, 2 daughters Shianna Pitts of...