All Obituaries

Jack L. Whitlock, age 45 of Commerce, GA passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020.   Born on Aug. 12, 1974 in Athens, GA, Mr. Whitlock is the son of Jack L. Sr. and Mary Stephenson Whitlock. Mr. Whitlock was a resident at Northridge Rehabilitation where he contracted the corona virus as the virus progressed his battle for life ended at Athens Piedmont Hospital.  He was a CNA with Northridge and was a member of The Little Country Church. He was preceded in death by a brother, Michael...

James E. Smith, age 73 of Commerce, GA passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at his residence.   Born on March 16, 1947 in Jefferson, GA, Mr. Smith was the son of the late Jesse Wilson and Vera Louise Garrett Smith. He was the widower of Virginia Sharron Smith; a truck driver with Consolidated Freight Way, a US Army veteran who served in the Vietnam; and of the Christian faith.   Survivors include daughters, April Smith Reynolds, Pendergrass, Jessica Smith Self, Commerce;...

Sheila Ann House, age 43 of Jefferson, GA passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020.   Born on Jan. 22, 1977 in Norcross, GA, Miss. House was the daughter of the late John Ed House, Donna Jean House and Diane Smith House. She was a retired nurse and was preceded in death by a sister, Glenda House.   Survivors include a daughter, Karley Wilburn; brothers, Steven House, Andy Cardin, Christopher Hurst; sisters, Dianna Reynolds, April Vasquez, Mary Ann Jones, Bobbie Cardin, Susie House,...

Homer, Georgia- Alex Cecil Tate 84 passed away on July 3, 2020 at North East Georgia Medical Gainesville, Georgia. Cecil was born July 13, 1935 the son of the late Alex Tate and Grace Voyles Tate Bennett. Cecil was employed in the drywall business for most of his life and worked many years for Hester Drywall in Stockbridge, Ga. Cecil was an avid rabbit hunter and enjoyed participating in the hunting club trials with his beagles. He was preceded in death by his wife Joan M. Tate and...

Alexsandra Protsesku 86 of Auburn, Ga. passed away Thursday July 2, 2020 at North East Georgia Barrow Hospital. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and a seamstress by trade. She was proceeded in death by her husband Illya Protsesku. She was the last of twelve siblings to pass away.  She was very loved by her family who always appreciated her hard work and selfless love for them. She and Illya made many sacrifices so that their family could start a new life in the...

Mr. Roy Gee, Jr., age 90 of Pendergrass, GA died June 29, 2020 at Northridge Rehab in Commerce, GA.  He was the son of the late Roy Gee, Sr and Emma Fowler Gee. and a retired retail car salesman. He was a Veteran in the US Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sara Tolbert Gee and two brothers Glenn and Wendell Gee.  He is survived by a son Steve (Carol) Gee, a daughter and son-in-law, Kay (Wilford) Howington, 4 grandchildren and 6 great...

Fred Swain, age 90 of Commerce, GA passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Northridge Rehabilitation. Born on March 9,1930 in Jackson County, GA, Mr. Swain was the son of the late Walter and Annie Lou Swain. He was a retired farmer, of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by his wife Mozell (Payne) Swain and two infant sons Johnny Cole and Edward Swain. Survivors include a sons, Freddy Gene Swain, Harold Ricky Swain, daughters, Vickie Sunley and Shelby McDaniel; brothers, Joe, Arthur...

Ivie funeral Home announces the passing of Mr. Danny E. Johnson of Pendergrass, Georgia who passed away June 26, 2020 at home, while surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Henry Gamble Johnson and Hazel Marie Reavis Johnson. He was a master cabinet maker a craft he passed on to his son and served in the United States Army during Vietnam. Survivors include his loving wife Rose Caggianelli Johnson, Son Ryan Johnson (Whitney) of Pendergrass, Daughter Melissa Johnson of...

Manuel Huizar Cortes, age 86 of Commerce, GA passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020.   Born on Oct. 14, 1933 in Tlatenango, Zacatecas, Mexico, Mr. Cortes was the son of the late Cruz Huizar and Nicolasa Cortes. He was the widower of Isidra Cortes, preceded in death by a son, Conrado Huizar, was a farmer, and was of the Catholic faith.   Survivors include sons, Gustavo Huizar, Armando Huizar, Santos Huizar, Manuel Huizar; daughter, Elva Sandoval; ten grandchildren and ten...

James H. Henson, age 65 of Maysville, GA passed away Monday, June 22, 2020.   Born on Sept. 30, 1954 in Murphy, NC, Mr. Henson was the son of the late John T. and Darlene Edwards Henson. He was retired from Mar Jac Poultry and was of the Baptist faith.   Survivors include the love of his life, Cheryl Stiwinter.   Graveside services will be held 3 PM Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Memorial Park, Gainesville, GA. A private visitation will be held 4-7 PM Tuesday at the funeral...