OBITUARY LISTINGS

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...

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;...

Jeremiah James Bounds

Feb 18, 2024

Jeremiah James Bounds, age 21 of Commerce, GA passed away on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024.

Born on March 27, 2002 in Lawrenceville, GA, Mr. Bonds was the son of Mary Frazier Bounds and the late James A. Bounds. He was baptized at Grove Level Church, was a ladies’ man, and loved country music and swimming.

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Carter Jane (White) Ruth

Feb 16, 2024

Carter Jane White Ruth

Baldwin, GA

Carter Jane White Ruth, age 83 of Baldwin, GA passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024 while being cared for in The Oaks Personal Care Home at Scenic View.

Born on September 25, 1940 in Savanah, GA, Mrs. Ruth was the daughter of...

James Howard Montgomery

Feb 8, 2024

James Howard Montgomery, age 90 of Hoschton, GA passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024.

Born on Aug. 6, 1933 in Cookeville, TN, Mr. Montgomery was the son of the late John Morgan and Lydia Byers Montgomery. He was the widower of Bonnie Montgomery; an independent insurance agent; a founding member of Commerce Church of Christ; a...

O.S. Hart

Feb 8, 2024

O.S. Hart, age 76 of Comer, GA passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024.

Born in Comer, GA on July 18, 1947, Mr. Hart was the son of the late Artis and Ella Mae Smith Hart. He was the widower of Patricia Timms Hart; and was preceded in death by brothers, Hoyt Hart, I.B. Hart, James Hart,...

Joseph Lee Hollis

Feb 7, 2024

Joseph Lee Hollis, Sr., age 56 of Nicholson, GA passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024.

Born on Feb. 18, 1967 in Winder, GA, Mr. Hollis was the son of J.D. Hollis and the late Cora Mae Nix Childs. He was a self-employed carpenter and was preceded in death by a daughter, Hope Smith; and...

Thomas Wayne Higginbotham

Feb 7, 2024

Thomas Wayne Higginbotham, age 62 of Lilburn, GA passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024.

Born on Oct. 9, 1961 in Palatka, FL, Mr. Higginbotham was the son of Roxie Huntley Higginbotham and the late James Higginbotham, Sr. He was a self-employed landscaper and was preceded in death by a son, Nicholas Peters and his first wife,...

Annie Bob (Wilson) Mcduffie

Feb 7, 2024

Annie Bob Wilson McDuffie, age 85 of Commerce, GA passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024.

Born on Dec. 15, 1938, Mrs. McDuffie was the daughter of the late Dillard Wilson. Mrs. McDuffie worked at Quality Foods.

Survivors include her spouse, Eugene Talmadge McDuffie; daughter, Agnes McDuffie; son, Robert McDuffie; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren....

Alice "Geneva" (Bolton) Savage

Feb 4, 2024

Alice "Geneva" Bolton Savage, age 88 of Maysville, GA passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024.

Born in Maysville, GA on May 8, 1935 Mrs. Savage was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lila Mae Scroggs Bolton. She was the widow of Charles Savage; a homemaker; and was preceded in death by a son, Eddie Savage...

Edd Mccarty

Feb 2, 2024

Edd McCarty

Jefferson, GA

Edd McCarty, age 86 of Jefferson, Georgia passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024.

Born on November 19, 1938 in Toombs County GA. Mr. McCarty was the son of the late John and Lexie Hollomon McCarty. He was the owner of North East Georgia Grading...

Tammie T. (Fincannon) Arroway

Jan 31, 2024

Tammie Fincannon Arroway, age 54, a resident of Homer, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Born on February 28, 1969, in Commerce, GA, Tammie was the daughter of the late Lerey Bill and Louise Arnold Fincannon. She was a woman of strong faith, who believed in Jesus Christ.

Tammie is survived by her loving husband,...

Dorothy (Peterson) Chleboun

Jan 30, 2024

Dorothy Peterson Chleboun, age 93 of Commerce, GA passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024.

Born on March 10, 1930 in Chicago, IL, Mrs. Chleboun was the daughter of the late Herb and Eleanor Berg Peterson. She was of the Presbyterian faith and was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Chleboun; and a brother, Donald Peterson....

Nancy (Brown) Bridges

Jan 29, 2024

Nancy Bridges, age 53 of Danielsville, GA passed away on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024.

Born on June 5, 1970 in Franklin County, GA, Mrs. Bridges was the daughter of the late Henry and Linda Bray Brown. She is the widow of Kenneth Lamar Bridges and was preceded in death by a brother, Travis Brown.

Survivors...