All Obituaries

Charles Benjamin “Ben” Rogers, age 80 of Maysville, GA passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at his residence. Born on June 16, 1939 in Cartersville, GA, Mr. Rogers was the son of the late Jim Tom and Bessie Mae Richards Rogers. He served as a missionary with Baptist Builders.   Survivors include his wife, Deborah Seitz Rogers of the home; son, Daryl Jessie Rogers, Commerce; daughter, Kimberly Dianne McKinny, Wilmington, NC; stepson, Jason Lance Bennett, Athens; brothers,...

Terry Joe Baxter, age 64 of Royston, GA passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 at his residence. Born on March 28, 1956 in Shettland, England, Mr. Baxter was the son of the late Gaston LaFayette and Myrdie R. Pearson Baxter. He was in the United States Marine Corp, a member of Price Chapel Church of God in Lavonia, GA, and was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry R. Baxter and sisters, Sherry Rowland and Brenda Hamilton. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Rhonda Ridgeway Baxter; son,...

Thelma Jane Emmett, age 82 of Commerce, GA passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020.   Born on Sept. 4, 1937 in Winder, GA, Mrs. Emmett was the daughter of the late John and Ethel Bailey Crane. She was the widow of Herman Ray Emmett, Sr., was retired from A&P Foods in 1994 and was preceded in death by brothers, John, Frank, Bill, Doc, and Grady Crane; sisters, Bea Clement, ClareMae Chastain, Bobbie Jackson and Mary Kennedy.   Survivors include son, Ray (Missy) Emmett; daughters,...

Ivie Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Ola Mae Greene of Jefferson who passed away on Sunday at the Northeast GA Medical Center in Gainesville, GA.  She was the daughter of the late Goss and Edith Self Brown. She is survived by her husband, Johnnie Greene of the home; daughters, Renay (Randall) Campbell of Lula and Sue Jones of Jefferson; son, David Greene of Commerce; brothers, Calvin Caldwell of Maryland and Jay Brown of Danielsville; 7 grandchildren, 9...

Anthony Howard Ervin, age 58 of Commerce, GA passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020. Born in Commerce, GA on June 8, 1961, Mr. Ervin was the son of Barbara Parks Ervin and the late George Anthony (Tony) Ervin. He was a self employed carpenter, a member of Blacks Creek Baptist Church, and served in the United States Air Force. Survivors in addition to his mother include a son, Walker Ervin; sisters, Kathy Craddock and Melanie White. Graveside services will be held 11 AM Thursday, May 21, 2020...

Mr. Morris Lawson passed away Saturday May 16, 2020.  He was the son of the late Floyd and Jesse O'Guinn Lawson.   Survivors include his wife Carolyn G. Lawson and a son and daughter in law Phillip and Mary Ann Lawson.  One brother also survives Milburn Lawson of Indianapolis, Ind. Mr. Lawson was preceded in death by a son Mark Lawson.   Graveside services will be Tuesday at 11 AM from the Grey Hill Cemetery conducted by Elder Charles Chapman.  No...

Curtis Aubrey Brock, age 72 of Banks County, GA passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at his residence following a lengthy illness.   Born on Aug. 16, 1947 in Toccoa, GA, Mr. Brock was the son of the late Aubrey and Clifford May Roberts Brock.   He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Brock, of 28 years; son, Joshua Curtis Brock, Carnesville; daughters, Barbara Brock, Carnesville, Robin & Randy Trotter, Homer, Setrinia & David Chitwood, Commerce; sister, Wilma Jean &...

Patricia Bush Fox 83 of Commerce passed away May 6 ,2020.  She was the daughter of the late Doyle and Alma McCrary Bush and the widow of Stanley Earl Fox. Survivors include a son Ty Bush, of South Carolina and two daughters Trisha Bryant and Terryl Fox both of North Carolina.  One grandchild also survives. No services are planned at this time.

Ina Jewell Herron, age 72 of Commerce, GA passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020.   Born on Feb. 21, 1948 in Maryville, TN, Mrs. Herron was the daughter of the late Lee and Sarah Quiett Boyd. She was retired from Wayne Poultry.   Survivors include her husband, William Herron of the residence; son, Burl (Peggy) Herron, Rockford, TN; daughter, Rhonda (Terry Martin) Norris, Pendergrass; brother, Larry Boyd, Dalton; sister, Joyce Hurst, Maryville, TN; grandchildren, Paul Whisanant, Daniel...

Deborah Ruth Pace Brooks, age 69, of Jefferson, GA passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020.    Born on Nov. 23, 1950 in Commerce, GA, Mrs. Brooks was the daughter of the late Wilbert and Myrtie Lee Barnes Pace. She was a upholsterer.   Survivors include her husband, Lester Ray Brooks of the residence; daughter, Nichole Sanders, Jefferson; sister, Elaine Howington, Nicholson; grandchildren, Ashley Sanders and Cassidy Sanders.   Graveside services will be held 2 PM...