OBITUARY LISTINGS

Aug 16, 2022

Lutrelle Brock Parr, age 81 of Commerce, GA passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022.

Born on April 25, 1941, Mrs. Parr was the daughter of the late Ed and Maebel Brock. She was the widow of Bernice Parr, was a retired seamstress with Blue Bell Sportswear, was a member of Church of God on Woods Bridge...

Aug 14, 2022

William Andrew Lawson, age 87 of Maysville, GA passed away on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022.

Born on Aug. 12, 1935 in Illinois, Mr. Lawson was the widower of Martha Lawson.

Survivors include sons, Marty Lawson, Scotty Lawson, Bill Lawson; daughters, Stacy Walls, Debbie Lawson; and one grandchild.

A cremation will be taking place...

Aug 9, 2022

Sherry Gayle Rice Dowis, age 82 of Commerce, GA passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022.

Born on Oct. 26, 1939 in Galveston, TX she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Iris Shotts Rice. She retired from Milton High School as a special education teacher.

Survivors include sons, Stephen (Kelly) Dowis, Gregory (Vera)...

Aug 7, 2022

Jennett Robinson Garrett, age 74 of Commerce, GA passed away on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022.

Born on April 13, 1948 in Homer, GA, Ms. Garrett was the daughter of the late Marvin R. and Annie L. Brock Robinson. She was the widow of Willie J. Garrett and was preceded in death by a son, Royal Reed Garrett;...

Aug 4, 2022

Renita Jean Haggard, age 55 of Danielsville, GA passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022.

Born on March 14, 1967 in Gainesville, GA, Ms. Haggard was the daughter of the late Aaron Joseph and Carolyn Jean Gowder Haggard. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Sammy A. and Reese Haggard, GD and Bonnie Mae Gowder, and...

Aug 3, 2022

Mrs. Wanda Sue Barrett

Nicholson, Georgia

Wanda Sue Barrett “Lil Sue” age 66, entered into eternal rest on August 3, 2022 at Piedmont Athens Hospital.

Sue was the daughter of the late Joe Jones of Athens Barbra Norton of Nicholson. She is preceded in death by brothers Ricky Jones and Mike...

Aug 2, 2022

Billy “Scott” Seagraves passed away Tuesday August 2, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents: Horace & Helen Seagraves, Maternal Grandparents: Charlie & Willie Ruth Massey, Father: Henry Thomas Seagraves, Brothers: Greg, Chris and Brian Seagraves. He is survived by his Wife: Jennifer, Children: Billy, Levi, & Jarrett;  Mother and Step Dad: Margie &...

Aug 2, 2022

Mr. Timothy Weldon

Commerce, GA

Tim Weldon, 43 of Commerce, Georgia went to be with he Lord on August 2, 2022. Mr. Weldon was born on May 11, 1979. He was the son of William Lonnie Weldon and the late Emma Lou Buffington Weldon of Jefferson.

Tim was a loving devoted...

Aug 2, 2022

Eddie Vera Westmoreland, age 89 of Commerce, GA passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022.

Born on Aug. 27, 1932 in Maysville, GA, Mrs. Westmoreland was the daughter of the late Fred and Ella Mae Ivie Jackson. She was the widow of Branson Westmoreland, was a seamstress with Blue Bell, and was preceded in death by a...

Jul 26, 2022

George Miller

Toccoa, GA

George Edward Miller, age 53, of Toccoa, GA passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.

Born on May 6, 1969 in Bordentown, NJ, Mr. Miller is the son of Sally Miller. Mr. Miller specialized in small engine repair and was engaged to be married to Carol Greer....

Jul 26, 2022

Phillip Edgar Leachman 51 of Commerce passed away Tuesday July 26, 2022 from injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born on June 1, 1971 in Commerce Georgia and was a graduate of Jackson County Comprehensive High School class of 89'. He was a lifelong farmer like his father.

Survivors include his wife Jolene Fields Leachman...

Jul 25, 2022

Marie Ballenger Clark, age 53 of Homer, GA passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022 at North East Georgia Medical Center.

Born on August 13, 1968 in Commerce, GA, Ms. Clark was the daughter of the late Jesse Ballenger and is survived by her mother Dale Mason Ballenger.

Survivors include sons, Cory (Lauren) Ballenger, Caleb...

Jul 22, 2022

Bonnetta Carol Muzira DeVore

Commerce, GA

Bonnetta Carol Muzira DeVore, age 79 of Commerce, GA passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 at Bountiful Hills.

Born on March 28, 1943 in Lemont-Furnace, PA, Mrs. DeVore was the daughter of the late Frank Muzira and Mildred Martin. She was the widow of James Albert...

Jul 12, 2022

Tracy Davis Keenan, age 53 of Colbert, GA passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022.

Born on May 7, 1969 in Athens, GA, Mr. Keenan was the son of the late Charles Davis Keenan and Margaret Jean Flynn Williams. He was preceded in death by a brother, Stacy Keenan.

Survivors include a daughter, Ashleigh (Shawn)...

Jul 11, 2022

Gwendolyn “Elaine” Howington, age 74 of Athens, GA passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022.

Born on Feb. 14, 1948 in Commerce, GA, Ms. Howington was the daughter of the late Wilbert and Myrtie Lee Barns Pace. She was a self-employed seamstress and was preceded in death by a sister, Deborah Ruth Pace Brooks.

Survivors...

Jul 4, 2022

Ann Bonato Uhlir, age 84 of Bowman, GA passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022.

Born on Jan. 13, 1938 in Chicago, IL, Mrs. Uhlir was the daughter of the late Serafino and Emabule Panozzo Bonato. She was the widow of Jack Uhlir and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Uhlir....

Jul 2, 2022

Brittany Danielle Pressley, 32, of Barnesville, GA passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022.

Brittany was born in Commerce, GA May 19, 1990, daughter of Maria Lynn Frady Pressley and Cecil Eugene Pressley. She had lived in Barnesville most of her life and received her GED in 2018. Brittany worked in the fast food industry and enjoyed crafting...

Jun 29, 2022

JoAnn Murders, age 82, entered into rest on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.

JoAnn was born in 1939 in Sugarland, Texas to the late Martin and Helen Bach. During WWII she and her mother went to Marshalltown, Iowa where her father served in the Army for several years. She married Herman D. Murders in 1959. They spent over...

Jun 29, 2022

Jack Howard Uhlir, age 83 of Bowman, GA passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.

Born on Aug. 5, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio, Mr. Uhlir was the son of the late James and Eila Davis Uhlir. He was the manager of IBM and was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Uhlir and a brother, James Uhlir....

Jun 28, 2022

Ivie Funeral Home of Commerce announces the passing of Mr. James “Gary” Lester age 75 of Danielsville, GA on June, 28th, 2022 . Mr. Lester was born January 19th, 1947 to the late Clifford “Theron” and Connie Geneva Thompson Lester. Mr. Lester was a graduate of Central Gwinnett High School in Lawrenceville, and Dekalb Technical College. Mr. Lester enjoyed...