All Obituaries

Jennie Lee Swain Hardman Commerce, GA   Ms. Jennie Lee Swain Hardman, age 84 of Commerce, GA entered into the presence of the Lord on Friday, September 30, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 30, 1938 in Madison County, GA, Ms. Hardman was the daughter of the late Everett John Swain and Bessie Irene Williamson Swain. She was the widow of James Hardman whom she worked as a crop duster with for many years, and was preceded in death by brothers, Lewis Swain, Ralph...

Elizabeth Burroughs Brewer, age 83 of Colbert, GA passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. Born on April 24, 1939 in Commerce, GA, Mrs. Brewer was the daughter of the late Edgar and Cleo Hutchins Burroughs. She was the widow of Clifford Warren Brewer, a member of Erastus Christian Church, a secretary with Seaboard in Athens, GA, and was preceded in death by sisters, Cathrine Blanchard, Geneva Compton; brothers, William Burroughs, Marvin Burroughs, James Burroughs, and John A....

Ruth Elizabeth Carroll Parks, age 94 of Gainesville, GA passed away on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. Born on Sept. 23, 1928 in Jackson County, GA, Mrs. Parks was the daughter of the late Tom and Gladys Jackson Carroll. She was the widow of Roy Parks, a member of Diamond Hill Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by sons, Thomas D. Parks, Sammy P. Parks; sister, Grace Pittman; brothers, Donald Carroll, Jr Carroll, J.L. Carroll; and grandson, Chris Parks. Survivors include sisters, Zelma...

Harriet Anderson, age 82 of Commerce, GA passed away on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. Born on Nov. 23, 1939 in Minot, North Dakota, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Hazel Paddock.  Mrs. Anderson was the widow of Earl Anderson, Sr. A direct cremation will be taking place per the deceased wishes. Online condolences may be made at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, GA.

Audrey “Diane” Bridges Smallwood, age 72 of Danielsville, GA passed away on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. Born on Nov. 22, 1949 in Madison County, GA, Mrs. Smallwood was the daughter of the late J.P. and Aletha Adams Bridges. She was the widow of Jerry Smallwood, a member of Community Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by a daughter, Judy Free; sister, Dora Weatherford; brothers, Clayton Bridges and Robert Bridges. Survivors include a sister, Doris Strickland; a brother,...

H. Lee Chambers, age 50 of Commerce, GA passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. Born on July 17, 1972 in Athens, GA, Mr. Chambers was the son of Harold and Beverly Fountain Chambers. He was a heavy equipment operator with Sullivan and he was preceded in death by a son, Harold Levi Chambers. A memorial service will be held 11 am Monday, Sept. 26, 2022 at Ivie Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends 4-7 pm Sunday evening at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at...

Caleb Jospeh Gray   Caleb Joseph Gray entered in to his final and well deserved rest after a lifelong battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy on September 19, 2022. Caleb was a valiant warrior and fought courageously. He never complained about his illness. He never once asked “Why me?” He always considered the needs of others first. His strength and quiet endurance was inspirational to all those around him. Caleb proudly graduated from East Jackson Comprehensive High...

Anne Marie Langston, age 29 of Lula, GA passed away from an automobile accident on Sunday, September 18, 2022. Born on September 14, 1993 in Winder, GA, Ms. Langston was the daughter of Father and Step-mother, Jonathan and Jennifer Langston and Mother and Step-Father, Ginger and Shane Seagraves. She was a manager at TitleMax, of the Baptist faith, and was preceded in death by grandparents, Peggy and Robert Elrod; and an aunt, Kristi Elrod. Survivors in addition to her parents include a...

  Larry Jack Grogan, age 78 of Danielsville, GA passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Born on Dec. 29, 1943 in Atlanta, GA, Mr. Grogan was the son of the late Jack William and Clarice Anglin Grogan. He was a mechanic with General Motors for 33 years, owner of Grogan’s Transmission, member of United Auto Workers, and a member of Crossroads Church of God. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Sara Hicks Grogan; sons, Larry Steve Grogan, Miles N. (Lisa) Grogan; daughter,...

Miss Julie Evelyn McCollum, age 65 of Commerce, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on September 13, 2022 at Piedmont Athens Hospital.   Miss McCollum was born in Commerce to the late Sara Nell McCollum and the late Charles E. McCollum.  She was of Baptist faith.    In addition to her parents, Miss McCollum was also predeceased by her sister, Charlene McCollum Roberts, and her brothers, Charles Edward McCollum, Jr. and James David McCollum. Miss McCollum is...