All Obituaries

John Brian Sears, age 50 of Commerce, GA passed away Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 at his residence. Born on Jan. 14, 1969 in Commerce, GA, he was the son of the late Johnny Lee and Mary Strickland Sears. He was a carpenter. Survivors include sons, John Sears, Nicholson, Brody Sears, Nicholson, Landon Sears, Commerce, Logan Sears, Commerce; daughters, Haven Sears, Nicholson, Cheyenne Sears, Danielsville; brother, David Sears, Carnesville; sisters, Julie Garrett, Commerce, Leeann Sears Smith,...

Kenneth Anthony Guest, age 58 of Comer, GA passed away Friday, December 6, 2019. Born on October 17, 1961 in Elberton, GA, Mr. Guest was the son of the late Andrew S. and Rosie Brown Guest. He was a member of Amazing Grace Baptist Church and is preceded in death by brothers, Jimmy Lee Guest, Dennis Guest, and Steve Guest. Survivors include his wife, Linda Jordan Guest of the residence; son, Dennis Guest, Comer; daughter, Kerri Moore, Danielsville; brothers, Bronson Guest, Elberton, Andrew...

William Richard Gray, age 51 of Martin, GA passed away Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Born on July 15, 1968 in Commerce, GA, Mr. Gray was the son of the late Douglas and Lila Couch Gray. He was a carpenter and was preceded in death by a sister, Michelle Gray. Survivors include a daughter, Tiffany Gray, Martin; son, Bradley Gray, Martin; brother, Kimsey Gray, Jefferson; sisters, Connie Fountain, Homer, Kathy Burton, Homer; 1 grandchild and a number of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will...

Stephen Lanier Hill, Jr., age 36 of Commerce, GA passed away Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Born on Dec. 10, 1982 in Augusta, GA, he was the son of Stephen Lanier and Ann Pritchett Hill, Sr. and the late Kimberly Richardson Hill. He was a waiter and bar tender. Survivors in addition to his father and step-mother include brothers, Bobby Phillips, Tiwain, Michael Phillips, Valdosta, Brett Barnett, Commerce, and Bryan Barnett, Commerce. No services are scheduled at this time. Online condolences...

Shirley Ann Henderson, age 43 of Commerce, GA passed away Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019. Born on June 5, 1976 in Daytona Beach, FL, she was the daughter of the late George William and Shirley Purn Ackers. She was the store manager with Dollar General. Survivors include her husband, Billy Joe Henderson of the residence; daughter, Stacey Gifford, Stone Mountain, GA; sons, Tyler Flint, Orlando, FL, Eric Cleves, Daytona Beach, FL; brother, Georgie Ackers, Jacksonville, FL; sisters, Ruth Ann...

Verner Lammie Pace, age 75 of Commerce, GA passed away Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. Born on June 18, 1944 in Jackson County, GA, he was the son of the late Raymond R. and Minnie McDaniel Pace. He was a self employed truck driver, and was the widower of Johnnie Mae Ingram Pace. Survivors include step-son, Mark Austin, Hartwell; daughters, Vickie O’Bryant, TX, Misty French, TX; step-daughter, Lisa Meadows, Oglethorpe; brothers, Palmer Pace, Jefferson, Wayne Pace, TX; 13 grandchildren and a...

Alisa Diane Jones, age 56 of Pendergrass, GA passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at her residence. Born on Dec. 20, 1962 in Gainesville, GA, she was the daughter of the late James and Claudine Presley Looney. She was a housewife and was preceded in death by a son, Aubrey Lewis Jones. Survivors include her husband, Aubrey Jones of the residence; daughters, Avie Maria Stewart, Pendergrass, Wendy Gail Dyer, Pendergrass; brother, Jeff Looney, Pendergrass; sisters, Peggy Whisnant,...

Mr. Marion Obie Faulkner passed away Nov. 22, 2019. He was the son of the late Parks and Jean Ayers Faulkner. He was a retired machinist.   Survivors include his wife Bonnie S. Faulkner of the home, a son Scott Faulkner of Cape Canaveral, Fl., a brother Bill Hill of Atlanta, Ga. 3 sisters Jennifer Wright of Conyers, Marsha Sullivan of Wagram, N.C. and Christy Phelps of Gainesville, Ga. Mr. Faulkner was preceded in death by a son Chad Faulkner.

Dane Gamble, age 63 of Commerce, GA passed away Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. Born on Oct. 18, 1956 in Frankfort, KY, he was the son of the late Robert and Clara Young Gamble. He was a construction superintendent with Ganaway Contracting, of the Baptist faith, and was a US Army veteran. He was preceded in death by brothers, Robert Gamble and Roger Gamble. Survivors include wife, Kimberly Brank Gamble of the residence; sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas (Lauren) Gamble, Duluth, Nicholas Brank,...

Billy Ray Gillespie, age 84 of Commerce, GA passed away Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 at his residence. Born on Oct. 7, 1935 in Oconee County, Mr. Gillespie was the son of the late Thomas C. and Dainty Fowler Gillespie. Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Lynn Slusher Gillespie of the residence. A memorial service will be held in South Carolina at a later date. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com. Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral Home,...