All Obituaries

Janis Elaine Webb Berryman was born in Commerce, GA, on February 9, 1948, and died at the age of 71 as a resident of Pacific, WA.  After an extended illness and complications with her chronic illnesses, she passed away peacefully with the love and support of her children by her side on January 9, 2020, at Franciscan Hospice House in University Place, WA.  Janis graduated from Commerce High School (CHS) in 1965. Following CHS, she attended Truett McConnell University in Cleveland,...

Ivie Funeral Home announces the death of Brinda L. Bishop, age 67, of Danielsville who passed away on February 15, 2020 from an extended illness.  Mrs. Bishop was the daughter of the late Buford Minish and Hazel Baxter Minish.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Bishop.  Survivors included one son, Joey Bishop of Danielsville, one daughter, Regina (Jenny) Bishop of Hull, a brother, Ricky Minish of Commerce and a sister Henrietta Fortson of...

Mrs. Dorothy Evelyn Clack 80 of Commerce passed away Feb. 15, 2020.  She was the daughter of the late William Lloyd and Lavonia Clack Wilson and the widow of Darrell Clack.  Survivors include daughter in law Teresa Clack, brother Nim Wilson of Lawrenceville, sister Helen Smith of Lawrenceville, grandchildren Donald Clack, Candace Simmons, Great Grandchilden Levi (Chelsea) Simmons and Kaetlan Clack.  She was preceded in death by a son Douglas Clack. Funeral Services...

William Edward Russell, age 56 of Pendergrass, GA passed away Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Born on Jan. 22, 1964 in Murphy, NC, he was the son of the late James Henry and Mollie Parton Russell. He was a truck driver with PGT Trucking, of the Christian faith, and was preceded in death by a brother, JR Russell and sister, Edna Bingham. Survivors include his wife, Lisa Russell of the residence; brothers, Tom (Betty) Russell, GA, Arra Russell, GA;  and a sister, Emma (Dee) White,...

Larry Joe Hopper of Gillsville, Ga. passed away February 12, 2020.  Survivors include his mother Ora Bell Hopper; loving companion, Barbara Brewer; 2 daughters, Monica Silbey and Kim Warrick, both of Athens; brothers, Kenneth Hopper and Michael Hopper; sisters, Barbara Massey and Linda Featherly;  4 grandchildren, Brandon Esco, Jacob Esco, Haley Warrick and Will Warrick; great grandchildren, Hunter Michael Esco and Scarlett Aurora Esco; a number of nieces and...

Lester Doyle Kelly, age 67 of Athens, GA passed away Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020.   Born on Sept. 11, 1952 in Atlanta, GA, Mr. Kelly was the son of the late Lester Quinten and Mildred Bennett Kelly. He was a master carpenter.   Survivors include brothers, Tim Kelly, Carnesville, Mark Kelly, Gainesville; and a sister, Karen Slater, Maysville.   The family will receive friends 2-4 PM Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020 at Ivie Funeral Home.   Online condolences may be made at...

Travis Allen Baker, age 73 of Maysville, GA passed away Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020 at his residence.   Born on Oct. 16, 1946 in Homer, GA, Mr. Baker was the son of the late Caney Andrew and Lucille Smith Baker. He was a veteran of the US Airforce, served in the Vietnam, and was a mechanic.   Survivors include his wife, Brenda Evans Baker of the residence; a son, Timothy Eugene Baker, Maysville; daughter, Alexis Harris, Maysville; sister, Cathy Dady, Oklahoma City, OK; 2 grandchildren...

Jason Edward “Smitty” Smith, age 34 of Commerce, GA passed away Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020.   Born on Dec. 1, 1985 in Commerce, GA, Mr. Smith was the son of Ralph and Sue Minish Smith. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lenzia Smith and Stoy Minish.   Survivors in addition to his parents include his fiancé, Jessica Krieger; sons, Keil Smith, Kole Smith, Kase Smith, Kye Smith; step-son, Bentley Krieger; brothers, Jimmy Anthony, Daniel Newton;...

Nancy Riley Jensen died peacefully in her home on the morning of January 25, 2020.  Nancy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister, and is left behind by her loving husband of 51 years Steve Jensen and two sons Steven Jensen and Mike Jensen.   Visitation will be held Thursday January 30, 2020, from 4.00-6.00 pm followed by rosary at 6.00 pm at Ivie Funeral Home, 1053 S. Elm Street, Commerce, GA 30529.   A Funeral Mass will be held Friday, January 31, 2020...

Danny Ray Evans, Sr., age 53 of Cleveland, GA passed away Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020.   Born on March 16, 1966 in Decatur, GA, he was the son of the late Charles Ray and Brenda Kaufman Evans. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Davis.   Survivors include a sons, Danny Ray (Kimberly) Evans, Jr., Commerce; Chris ( Mercedes) Thomas of Dallas, Ga.  daughters, Destiny Amber Evans, Alto, Ashleigh Danielle ( Matthew) Cronic, Gainesville; Nikki Pettit of Covington ,...