All Obituaries

Mr. Fred Marshall Turpin age 83 passed away Thursday Nov. 14, 2019.  He was the son of the late Thomas Dennard and Sara Melinnie Waters Turpin.  Mr. Turpin retired from the Social Security Administration and was a veteran of the United States Army.  Survivors include his wife Barbara Ann Rackley Turpin of the home, 3 sons Leslie (Sharon) Turpin of Gainesville, Ga. , Kent ( Anna) Turpin of Jefferson, and Bart ( Danielle) Turpin of Commerce, 2 daughters Esther ( Stanley)...

Geraldine Williams, age 69 of Maysville, GA passed away Monday, November 11, 2019. Born on April 23, 1950 in Commerce, GA, she was the daughter of the late Grady Willie and Lola Robinson Barrett. She was a homemaker and is preceded in death by a brother, Morgan Barrett and sister, Joyce Aikens. Survivors include daughters, Pamela Ramsey, Maysville, April (Dean) Henderson, Commerce; brothers, Junior Barrett, Colbert, Billy Barrett, Commerce, JC Barrett, Commerce; sisters, Bonnie (Dennis)...

Delma D. Gositt age 75 of Lexington, GA. passed away Wednesday, November 06, 2019 at his residence.   Born on October 14, 1944, he was the son of the late J.T. & Wilma Gositt.  Delma was retired from a career of law enforcement.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Evelyn B. Gositt. Survivors include his daughter; Mary Joe ( Bobby Shane) Tittle, brother; Buddy Paul (Carol) Ivie.  Five grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren also...

Opel Carlan Martin 48 of Elberton passed away Nov. 5, 2019.  She was the daughter of the late Fred and Grace Vaughn Carlan. Survivors include a son Harley Shadrick of Commerce, 2 brothers Mike and Freddie Carlan both of Homer.  She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Fred, Larry and Kenneth Carlan.  The family will receive friends at Ivie Funeral Home Saturday afternoon from 4 to 6 PM

Janice Sailers Slay, age 81 of Bogart, GA passed away Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. Born on March 3, 1938 in Commerce, GA, she was the daughter of the late Harve F. and Evelyn McConnell Sailers. She was of the Christian faith, retired from banking with MainStreet Bank in Athens, GA, and was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Barnett. Survivors include a son, Richard “Scott” (Christie) Slay, Marietta, GA; daughters, Stacey Lyn (Bobby) Hubbard, Bogart, Susan (Thom) Davis, Lincolnton,...

Mrs. Kathleen Early Smith (90) of Commerce, GA passed away on Friday October 18, 2019.  Kathleen was born on June 28, 1929 to Marvin and Willie Maude Early in Quitman, Mississippi.  She was a beloved sibling to one brother and two sisters. Kathleen married William Doyle Smith in 1948 and the two were married for 63 years.  Her favorite hobby was playing golf, where she was a member of the infamous “Golfing Grannies” at Beaver Brook Country Club in Knoxville,...

George Thomas Sanders, age 83 of Maysville, GA passed away Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 at his residence. Born on March 25, 1936 in Butts Co., Mr. Sanders is the son of the late Grant George and Gussie Lou Strickland Sanders. He was the widower of Shirley Ann Brumbelow Sanders, a brick mason, was a US Army veteran, and is preceded in death by a son, George Buddy Sanders. Survivors include sons, David Sanders, Jefferson, Joey (Mary Ann) Sanders, Bethlehem, Ray Sanders, Arcade, Mark (Christy)...

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,...