OBITUARY LISTINGS
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Commerce, GA, Jackson County, and Surrounding Areas.
Teisa Robin (Maynard) Lipscomb
Apr 1, 2024
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...
Cindy Lynn (Ivester) Wheeler
Mar 31, 2024
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...
William "Danny" Harold Newman
Mar 27, 2024
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,...
Maxine Janie (Daniel) Ellis
Mar 27, 2024
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...
Kay F. (Coile) Adams
Mar 27, 2024
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...
Sandra "Momay" (Standridge) Campbell
Mar 23, 2024
Sandra Standridge Campbell “Momay”
Lula, GA
Sandra Standridge Campbell “Momay” age 79 of Lula, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 23, 2024.
Born on March 5, 1945 in Commerce Georgia, Mrs. Campbell was the daughter of the late Herschel and Ophelia Ford Cotrell....
Grayson Osmer
Mar 21, 2024
Grayson Osmer
Homer, GA
Grayson Osmer, Homer, GA passed away on March 21, 2024 at North East Georgia Medical Center.
Born on March 21, 2024 Grayson was the beloved baby of Caleb Osmer and Regean Flint.
No memorial services are planned at this time.
...Rozelle (Wilbanks) Hanley
Mar 21, 2024
Rozelle Wilbanks Hanley, age 103 of Carnesville, GA passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Born on July 31, 1920 in Commerce, GA, Mrs. Hanley was the daughter of the late Charlie and Lula Vaughn Wilbanks. She was the widow of Jewel Hanley, retired from Blue Bell Sewing Plant, a member of Hudson River Baptist Church, and...
Nadine Mairholtz Johnston
Mar 19, 2024
Nadine Mairholtz Johnson 72, of Nicholson, Ga. Passed away March 19, 2024.
She was the daughter of the late Webb Mairholtz and Nora Johnson Mairholtz. She was formerly the wife of Darryl Johnston.
Survivors include her daughter Joy (Chad) House, Grandchildren Marcus House and Toby House and special niece Frances Roen....
Elena (Semenova) Herron
Mar 16, 2024
Elena Semenova Herron, age 64 of Demorest, GA passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Born on March 10, 1960 in Blagoveschensk, Russia, Mrs. Herron was the daughter of Valentina Semenova and the late Anatoly Semenov. She was born in a family of a doctor and an engineer. Mrs. Herron was the widow of Wilburn Clayton Herron,...
Patricia Ann (Crawford) Smith
Mar 9, 2024
Patricia Ann Crawford Smith, age 71 of Jefferson, GA passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Born on May 1, 1952 in Commerce, GA, Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late Harold and Bessie Elrod Crawford. She was the widow of Terry W. Smith, a member of Apple Valley Baptist Church, and was preceded in death...
Louis Eugene Sokowoski Jr.
Mar 7, 2024
LTC Mr. Louis E. Sokowoski Jr. Retired
LTC Mr. Louis E. Sokowoski Jr. Retired, age 88, of Commerce, Georgia passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024. At Athens Piedmont Medical Center after an extended illness.
He was born in Dennison, Ohio on January 17, 1936 to the late Louis and Anna Rybarisk Sokowoski. ...
John Henry Underwood
Mar 1, 2024
Ivie Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. John Henry Underwood, age 87, of Commerce, Ga. on March 01, 2024 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mr. Underwood was the son of the late Gordon and Lillie Cheek Underwood. He was retired manager of an Asphalt Co. Mr. Underwood is survived by his wife Mussette Meeler Underwood of the home. ...
Charles "Frankie" Gardiner
Feb 27, 2024
Mr. Charles Franklin Gardiner
Frankie Gardiner, age 72, of Homer passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. At Athens Piedmont Medical Center.
He was born in Commerce, Georgia on December 30, 1951 to the late Charles and Barbara Ann (Martin) Gardiner. He was also proceeded in death by a brother Randy Gardiner.
...Belinda Sue Simmons
Feb 25, 2024
Belinda Sue Simmons
Clarkesville, GA
Belinda Sue Simmons, age 53 of Clarkesville, GA passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024.
Born on July 28, 1970 in Commerce, GA, Mrs. Simmons was the daughter of the late Travis and Margie Smith Simmons. She was retired from Mt. Vernon Mills and...
Doyle Frank Baxter
Feb 23, 2024
Doyle Franklin "Frank" Baxter 72 passed away Saturday February 24, 2024. He was the son of the late Doyle and Lizzie Toole Baxter and the husband of Roberta "Cooter" Baxter.. In addition to his wife he is survived by son Tony Baxter of Ila, daughter Lisa Brookshire of Homer, bother James Baxter of Nicholson, sister Geraldine Davis of Ila,...
Noah "Anne" (Lecroy) Smith
Feb 21, 2024
Noah “Anne” LeCroy Smith
Monroe, GA
Noah “Anne” LeCroy Smith, age 92 of Monroe, GA went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at her residence with loved ones.
Born on September 14, 1931, Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late William and Vera Ayers...
Emma "Ruth" (Gunnin) Stronigan
Feb 19, 2024
Emma “Ruth” Gunnin Stronigan, age 100 of Anderson, SC passed away on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.
Born on Feb. 4, 1924 in Ila, GA, Mrs. Stronigan was the daughter of the late Wiley Gaston and Ora Penelope Long Gunnin. She was the widow of Leslie George Stronigan, a retired teacher with Cobb County Board of Education, and...
Helen (Ingram) Neese
Feb 19, 2024
Helen Ingram Neese, age 82 of Commerce, GA passed away on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.
Born on April 13, 1941 in Elijay, GA, Mrs. Neese was the daughter of the late Sam and Viola Reece Ingram. She was the widow of John Neese, a retired hotel desk clerk with Howard Johnson, of the Baptist faith, and was...
Taylor Mcdaniel
Feb 18, 2024
Taylor McDaniel
Colbert, GA
Taylor McDaniel, age 21 of Colbert, GA passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024.
Born on December 30, 2002 in Athens, GA, Ms. Daniel was the daughter of Tracy and Michelle McDaniel.
Survivors include her children; Brentley and Hunter McDaniel, brother;...