OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Commerce, GA, Jackson County, and Surrounding Areas.

Christopher Dewey Cantrell

Christopher Dewey Cantrell

Jun 7, 2024

Christopher Dewey Cantrell, known for his dedicated career as a Surgical Technician, passed away on June 7, 2024, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 18, 1970, in Gainesville, GA.Christopher will be remembered fondly by his surviving family and friends, including his beloved wife, Jennifer Larkins Cantrell.He is predeceased by his father, Otis Dewey Cantrell, and...

Tim Hunter

Tim Hunter

Jun 6, 2024

Tim Hunter, a self-employed paint and body restoration expert, passed away on June 6, 2024, in Athens, GA. Born on August 16, 1957, in Newnan, GA, Tim leaves behind a legacy that will forever in the hearts of those who knew and loved.Tim's passion for his craft was evident to all who had the pleasure of encountering his work. His...

Shirley (Gable)  Hagan

Shirley (Gable) Hagan

Jun 5, 2024

Shirley Hagan

Nicholson, GA

Shirley Gable Hagan, age 75 of Nicholson, GA passed away on June 5, 2024. Mrs. Hagan was born on June 23, 1948 in Tallapoosa, GA to the late Roy Gable and the late Jessie Garrett Gable. Mrs. Hagan was a Seamstress for Yonah Realty and was of the Baptist Faith.

Along with her parents, Mrs. Hagan is preceded in...

Eugene Talmadge Mcduffie

Eugene Talmadge Mcduffie

Jun 3, 2024

Eugene Talmadge McDuffie, age 91 of Commerce, GA passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024.

Born on June 3, 1933 in Homer, GA, Mr. McDuffie was the son of the late John and Leona Moore McDuffie. Mr. McDuffie was the widower of Annie Bob Wilson McDuffie, a self-employed HVAC technician, an AirForce veteran for nine years, a...

Mary Agnes (Walls)  Brumley

Mary Agnes (Walls) Brumley

Jun 2, 2024

Mary Agnes Brumley, age 89 of Royston, GA passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Born on Dec. 13, 1934 in Commerce, GA, Mrs. Brumley was the daughter of the late Howard and AttaLee White Walls. She was a retired registered nurse with Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center and was a member of Swaggart Ministries....

Nickolas Anthony Beasley

Nickolas Anthony Beasley

Jun 2, 2024

Nickolas Anthony Beasley, age 38 of Commerce, GA passed away on June 2, 2024.

Born on May 28, 1986 in Murphy, NC, Mr. Beasley was the son of Tony Beasley and Sydney Pentecost Bettis. He was a self-employed carpenter.

A direct cremation is taking place per the deceased wishes.

Online condolences may be made at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com

Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral...

Larry Dean Peek

Larry Dean Peek

Jun 2, 2024

Larry Peek Maysville, GA

Mr. Larry Dean Peek, age 69 of Maysville, GA passed away on June 2, 2024. Born on June 8, 1954 in Durham, NC, Mr. Peek was the son of the late Harold Dean Peek and the late Sammie Vandiver Peek. Mr. Peek was a United States Army Veteran.

Survivors...

Frances Louise (Casey)  Alexander

Frances Louise (Casey) Alexander

Jun 1, 2024

Mrs. Frances Louise Casey Alexander

Nicholson, GA

Mrs. Frances Louise Casey Alexander, age 84, of Nicholson, GA passed away on June 1, 2024 at her loved one’s home in Jefferson, GA.

Mrs. Alexander was born on January 21, 1940 in Colbert, GA to the late Leon and Roberta Tucker Casey. Mrs....

Linda Marie (Baugh)  Boswell

Linda Marie (Baugh) Boswell

May 26, 2024

Mrs. Linda Marie Baugh Boswell, age 79 of Maysville, GA passed away on May 26, 2024. Born in Commerce, GA on July 28, 1944, Mrs. Boswell was the daughter of the late Julius Baugh and late Mozelle Gowder Baugh. Mrs. Boswell was a member of Unity Chrisitan Church of Maysville, and was a retired Lunch Lady at Banks County...

Kevin "Chip" Vanlee Fincannon

Kevin "Chip" Vanlee Fincannon

May 26, 2024

Kevin Fincannon

Athens, GA

Mr. Kevin “Chip” Vanlee Fincannon II , age 35 of Athens GA passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on May 26, 2024. Mr. Fincannon was born in Athens, GA on February 4, 1989 to Kevin "Skip" Fincannon and Donna Tower. Mr. Fincannon was of the...

Wesley J.D. Lynn

Wesley J.D. Lynn

May 24, 2024

Wesley J.D. Lynn, age 56 of Commerce, GA passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024.

Born on June 28, 1967 in Duluth, GA, Mr. Lynn was the son of Carolyn Whitten Lynn and the late Wesley Lynn, Sr. He was a load operator with Sterling Concepts Grading, and a member of Cave Springs Baptist Church.

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Sybil (Gowder)  Stowe

Sybil (Gowder) Stowe

May 23, 2024

Sybil Gowder Stowe, age 96 of Commerce, GA passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024.

Born on March 20, 1928 in Homer, GA, Mrs. Stowe was the daughter of the late John and Nellie Mae Ward Gowder. She was the widow of Hugh “Dorsey” Stowe, retired from Mead Paper in Atlanta, and was preceded in death by...

Juanita (Bowen)  Swain

Juanita (Bowen) Swain

May 18, 2024

Mrs. Juanita Bowen Swain, age 83 of Maysville, GA, passed away on May 18th, 2024. Born on June 15th, 1940, in Athens, GA to the late William Vernon Bowen and Fannie Mae Massey Bowen, Mrs. Bowen was a Textile Machine Operator at Grady Garment, and was of the Christian faith.

Along with her parents, Mrs. Bowen is...

Bernice Jeanette (Leachman)  Wilder

Bernice Jeanette (Leachman) Wilder

May 15, 2024

Bernice Jeanette Leachman Wilder, age 78 of Commerce, GA passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

She was born in Commerce, GA on April 4, 1946 to the late Hoyt and Rose Whitfield Leachman. Mrs. Wilder was a retired seamstress with Barrow Manufacturing and was preceded in death by a grandchild, Alexis Elizabeth Hattaway; sisters, Bonnie Morgan,...

Eunita (Ledford)  Sokowoski

Eunita (Ledford) Sokowoski

May 14, 2024

Eunita Ledford Sokowoski, age 81 of Commerce, GA passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Born in Haysville, NC on April 13, 1942, Mrs. Sokowoski was the daughter of the late Clay Daniel and Marie Wilson Ledford. She was the widow of her first husband, Clyde McClure and her second husband, Louis Sokowoski. She was a retired...

Denver Antonio Jaimes-Tyler

Denver Antonio Jaimes-Tyler

May 11, 2024

Denver Antonio Jaimes-Tyler, 3 months old, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

Born on Feb.12, 2024, Master Tyler was the son of Anthony Jaimes and Mickenzy Tyler.

Funeral services will be held 2 pm Friday, May 17, 2024 at Ivie Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive...

John Andrew Brown

John Andrew Brown

May 10, 2024

John Andrew ("Andy") Brown, 48, of Commerce, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on May 10, 2024. Born on July 3, 1975, in Statesboro, Georgia, Andy was a cherished member of his community and an ardent supporter of all things sports-related.

After graduating from Athens Academy in 1994, Andy attended the University of Georgia, where he...

Betty Ann (Allen)  Wood

Betty Ann (Allen) Wood

May 6, 2024

Betty Ann “Allen” Wood, age 83 of Danielsville, GA passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024.

Born on June 26, 1940 in Charlotte, NC, Mrs. Wood was the daughter of the late Grady and Louise Parham Allen. She was the widow of Donald Wood, she retired from Madison County Middle School where she worked in the cafeteria,...

Gloria (Stoyle)  Bellew

Gloria (Stoyle) Bellew

May 1, 2024

Gloria Stoyle Bellew, age 69 of Commerce, GA passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Born on Sept. 4, 1954 in Commerce, GA, Mrs. Bellew was the daughter of the late Gerald and Elmo Graham Stoyle. She was a vass processor with Baker & Taylor, of the Baptist faith, and was preceded in death by a sister,...

Virginia Elaine (Jones)  Leopard

Virginia Elaine (Jones) Leopard

Apr 30, 2024

Virginia Elaine Jones Leopard, age 72 of Commerce, GA passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

Born on January 2, 1952 in Fulton County, GA, Mrs. Leopard was the daughter of the late William Howard and Betty Jean Hayes Jones. She was the widow of Donald Walker and was a retired bookkeeper.

Survivors include a...