All Obituaries

Sandra Louise Friend Hatfield, age 81 of Commerce, GA passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021.   Born on Dec. 15, 1939 in Cincinnati, OH, Mrs. Hatfield was the daughter of Elbert and Mary Durham Friend. She was an office manager.   Survivors include her husband, William Hatfield of the home; sons, Jeffery Matulevich, Bruce Myers, James Hatfield, Michael Hatfield, Stephen Hatfield; daughters, Jennifer Lew, Lynn Austin, Kelly Lawyer; brother, Elroy Friend; and 15...

Douglas Allen Bennett Hull, GA Douglas Allen Bennett, age 56 of Hull, GA passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at his residence. Born on April 11, 1965 in Elberton, GA, Mr. Bennett was the son on the late Frank & Francis Marion Bennett. He was a forklift operator with Whitecap. Survivors include sons, Joshua (Stephanie) Bennett, Ludowici, GA, Marlin Blake (Haylee) Bennett, Vannah, GA; grandchildren, Sophia Bennett, Jaylee Bennett, Sawyer Bennett, and Hudson Bennett; siblings,...

Linda Sue Dake Baird, age 69 of Danielsville, GA passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021.   Born on March 27, 1952 in Parris, TX, Mrs. Baird was the daughter of the late Jack and Johnnie Ivey Dake. She worked at Walmart.   Survivors include her husband, Perry Baird of the home; sons, Bruce Sinclair, Tyson Sinclair; daughter, Melisa Sinclair; and 11 siblings.   A memorial service will be held at a later date.   Online condolences may be made at...

  Dorothy Leachman Commerce, GA Dorothy McClure Leachman, age 71 of Commerce, GA passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021. Born on Jan. 7, 1950 in Jackson County, GA, Mrs. Leachman was the daughter of the late Hoyt and Jerrell Gowder McClure. She was a housewife. Survivors include her husband, Billy Leachman, of the home; son, Drew (Laura) Leachman. Graveside services will be held 10 am Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Grey Hill Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Baker officiating. Online...

Larry Joel Sellers, age 67 of Commerce, GA passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 at his residence.   Born on Oct. 25, 1953 in Commerce, GA, Mr. Sellers was the son of the late Fletcher and Mattie Baker Sellers. He was a textile worker and was preceded in death by brothers, William Sellers and Billy Hugh Sellers. He was an active member of Refuge Church.   Survivors include his wife, Julie Priest Sellers; sons, John Priest, Commerce, Brandon Sellers, Commerce, Bradley White,...

Johnny Coalson, age 84 of Commerce, GA passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021.   Born on 06/29/1937 in Rockmart, GA, Mr. Coalson was the son of the late Grover Josephus and Elizabeth Moody Coalson. Mr. Coalson was a member of Harmony Grove Church of Christ, and a former church elder at the South Cobb Church of Christ. He was a long-time member of Atlanta's Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 72 and taught Apprenticeship School for many years. Mr. Coalson was...

Gary Lee Cooper, Sr., age 73 of Colbert, GA passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021 at his residence.   Born on June 4, 1948 in Stoughton, WI, Mr. Cooper was the son of the late Burr and Dorothy Cooper.   Survivors include son, Gary Lee Cooper, Jr.; and daughter, Juanita Cooper.   Memorial services will be held at a later date.   Online condolences may be made at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com   Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, GA.

Geneva Patat Brown, age 72 of Danielsville, GA passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021.   Born on Dec. 11, 1948 in Marietta, GA, Mrs. Brown was the daughter of the late James Clifford and Margaret Patat. She was a house keeper with Howard Johnson.   A memorial service will be held at a later date.   Online condolences may be made at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com   Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, GA.

Edna Frances Wilson 85 passed away July 11, 2021.  She was the daughter of the late J.W. and Connie Evans Wilson.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, H.W. Greenway, a son William Greenway.   Survivors include 2 daughters Maxine Carlan of Cornelia, and Francine Parson of Lula and a son Bradley Greenway.  2 sisters also survive Ruby Nix of Gillsville and Cindy Craig of Commerce.  9 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren and 2...

Percilla Joan “Jo” McClain Totherow, age 76 of Commerce, Ga. passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her husband and children. Born on Sept. 15, 1944 in Bristol, Tn, Mrs. Totherow was the daughter of the late Isaac Elkanah Dutton McClain  and Zella Charmie Large. She was a member of Christ The King Lutheran Church, and was preceded in death by brothers, Henry McClain, Lewis McClain; sister, Dorothy Broce;...