OBITUARY LISTINGS

Emory Lee Bolton

Apr 7, 2024

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,...

Tara Elizabeth Avants

Apr 5, 2024

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...

Peggy Ann (Cotton) Welborn

Apr 4, 2024

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....

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.

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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.

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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...