All Obituaries

Ivie Funeral Home announces the passing of Mr. Jerry Lee Lewis,70, of Maysville, Ga who died Saturday evening surrounded by family and friends.  Mr. Lewis was the son of the late Sharp and Stella Wilbanks Lewis and was also preceded in death by his wife Martha Boswell Lewis, a granddaughter Kinlee Lewis, brothers, Jack, Regis, Telvia, Robert and sisters, Mary Lou Lewis Glore and Henrietta Lewis Dorsey. Jerry was a member of Nicholson Baptist Church. Jerry is survived by one daughter,...

Verner Cloe Wood Griffin, age 92 of Maysville, GA passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024. Born on May 5, 1931 in Banks County, GA, Mrs. Griffin was the daughter of the late Howell and Vinson Sanders Wood. She was the widow of Lewis Griffin, a textile worker with Mt. Vernon Mills, a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by a brother, Horace Wood. Survivors include a daughter, Sandra Jacob; sons, David (Teresa) Webb, Dennis (Cynthia) Webb; six grandchildren; and seven...

Emory Lee Bolton, age 91 of Hoschton, GA passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Born on March 25, 1933 in Commerce, GA, Mr. Bolton was the son of the late Young Emory and Rosa Lee Haggard Bolton. He was a Korean War veteran. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Wood Bolton of the home; son, E. Keith (Cathy) Bolton, Jasper, GA; grandchildren, Ashlea McAllister and Annie Bolton whom he adored; and loving niece, Cindy Wood. Funeral services will be held 11 am Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Ivie...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved daughter Tara Avants on April 5, 2024.  A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered.  She was a graduate of Jackson County High School, known to all her friends, family and teachers as an outgoing, bubbly and energetic girl. Her favorite activities were going to botanical gardens with her family, Staghorn Lake and Chapel, shopping eating Mexican food and spending time with her children.  She...

Peggy Ann Cotton Welborn age 74 of Homer, Georgia passed away on Thursday April 4, 2024 surrounded by her family at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness.  She was born on January 25, 1950, to the late Morgan & Grace Cotton in the old hospital in Habersham County, Georgia now known as the Charm House. She was a loving wife and a devoted Nona, Sister, and Aunt. She was a member of Homer Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her parents...

Teisa Robin Maynard Lipscomb, age 67 of Hull, GA passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024. Born on Jan. 25, 1957 in Atlanta, GA, Mrs. Lipscomb was the daughter of the late Donald and Shirley A. Pritchett Maynard. She was the widow of Michael A. Lipscomb; a housewife, was of the Baptist faith, and was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Maynard. Survivors include daughters, Crissy (Andy) Lipscomb, Cissy Lipscomb; son, Michael (Amy) Lipscomb; sister, Lisa Gouge; brothers, Ronnie Maynard,...

Cindy Lynn Ivester Wheeler, age 47 of Commerce, GA passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Born on Nov. 17, 1976 in Demorest, GA, Mrs. Wheeler was the daughter of William F. and Mary Garrett Gary. She was a waitress, of the Christian faith, always wanted to drive and sing; loved her dog, Smokie, her cats, and always wanted to go fishing. Survivors include her significant other, Jeffrey Leroy; sisters, Carol Ivester, Vanessa Reed, Tiffany Gary; brothers, Dale Ivester and William Gary, Jr. A...

Maxine Janie Daniel Ellis, age 79 of Commerce, GA passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Born on April 18, 1944 in Danielsville, GA, Mrs. Ellis was the daughter of the late Hoyt and Thelma Patrick Daniel. She was the widow of her first husband, Royce Whitehead and her second husband, Hal Ellis. Mrs. Ellis was an environmental technician with Northeast Georgia Medical, a member of Pond Fork Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Royce Whitehead; sister, Jean Daniel;...

Kay F. Coile Adams, age 87 of Danielsville, GA passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Born on Jan. 30, 1937 in Royston, GA, Mrs. Adams was the daughter of the late Hamilton R. and Willie House Coile. She was retired from UGA Print Shop; a member of Gilead Baptist Church; and was preceded in death by brothers, Grady Coile, Rufus Coile, and Charlie Coile. Survivors include a son, Ted W. (Patricia) Adams. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be...

William “Danny” Harold Newman, age 63 of Commerce, GA passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Born on Aug. 13, 1960 in Greenville, SC, Mr. Newman was the son of the late William D. and Alice Laws Newman. He was an auto body painter with Websters Garage. Survivors include a sister, Patty A. Newman; brothers, Alfie (Linda) Newman, Thomas H. Newman, Billy P. Newman, and William H. Newman, Jr. A direct cremation will be taking place per the deceased wishes. Online condolences...