OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Evelyn D. Nunnally

Evelyn D. Nunnally

Jan 5, 2022

Evelyn D. Nunnally, age 83 of Maysville, GA passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022.

Born on Jan. 24, 1938 in Miami, FL, Mrs. Nunnally was the daughter of the late Emil Nunnally and Elsie Louise Schuner Stanfield. She was the widow of Fred H. Nunnally and was a retired waitress.

Survivors include a son...

Mary Nell (Gresham)  Wilson

Mary Nell (Gresham) Wilson

Jan 4, 2022

Mary Nell Wilson, age 85 of Commerce, GA passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022.

Born on March 13, 1936 in Thomaston, GA, Mrs. Wilson was the daughter of the late Obie Lee and Mary Alice Ellington Gresham. She worked with Scientific Atlanta and was preceded in death by brothers, Luther Gresham, James Gresham, Billy Gresham; and...

Ion Balaban

Ion Balaban

Jan 3, 2022

Ion Balaban, age 99 of Commerce, GA passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at his residence.

Born on May 4, 1922 in Saseni Galati, Romania, Mr. Balaban was the son of the late Andronache and Sofia Rosu Balaban. He was a WWII veteran and was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Lawrenceville, GA....

Lester Dove

Lester Dove

2022

Lester Dove, age 76, of Danielsville, GA passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.

Born on March 4, 1946 in Franklin County, GA, Mr. Dove was the son of the late John and Myrtie Shead Dove. Mr. Dove was a self-employed farmer, a purple heart Vietnam Veteran, a member of Rogers Baptist Church in Ila, GA where...

Mary Frances (Pelfrey)  Gearing

Mary Frances (Pelfrey) Gearing

2022

Mary Frances Gearing passed away at her residence Saturday Jan. 22, 2022.  She was a retired health care worker and the daughter of the late Carter Tate and Eva Mae Payne Pelfrey.

Survivors include her husband Bobby Gene Gearing Sr. of the home, a son Bobby Gene Gearing Jr. of Commerce and a daughter Barbara Hedrick of...

James Allen Barrett

James Allen Barrett

Jan 1, 2022

James Allen Barrett, age 73 of Danielsville, GA passed away on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.

Born on Aug. 23, 1948 in Raleigh, NC, Mr. Barrett was the son of the late Doyle Dewitt Barrett and Lorene Christian. He was a self employed roofer, served in the Vietnam war, and was preceded in death by a son, Billy...

Dana Michael Dunaway

Dana Michael Dunaway

Dec 30, 2021

Mr. Dana Michael Dunaway age 59 of Hull, Georgia passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Piedmont Athens Regional.

He was the son of Harry J. Dunaway and Joy Bacon Dunaway.

A cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Ivie Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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James Bruce Jernigan

James Bruce Jernigan

Dec 27, 2021

James Bruce Jernigan was born on March 13th, 1963 in Atmore, AL. He passed away at age 58 on Monday December 27th, 2021 in Braselton, Georgia.

Bruce was a graduate of Frisco City High School and a long time resident of Monroe County, Alabama. He traveled the country as a pipe fitter and most recently worked for...

Laura Jean Feinberg

Laura Jean Feinberg

Dec 26, 2021

Laura Jean Feinberg, age 30 of Commerce, GA passed away on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021.

Born on March 14, 1991 in Somerville, NJ, Laura was the daughter of Walter Alan and Patricia Jean McMeekin Feinberg.

Survivors in addition to her parents include a brother, Thomas Philip Feinberg, Commerce; sister, Elaine Feinberg,...

Rita Marie Fromhart

Rita Marie Fromhart

Dec 22, 2021

Rita Marie Fromhart,70, died December 22, 2021 at her home in Ila, GA.  She is originally from Westernport, MD, the daughter of Marie Fromhart Angle.  She is survived by her two sisters, Michelle Fromhart of Baltimore, MD and Paula Stephens of Keyser, WV and her nephews Kristopher, Matthew, and Tyler Stephens.

She attended St. Peters School and...

Wilma Juanita (Crocker)  Osborn

Wilma Juanita (Crocker) Osborn

Dec 19, 2021

Wilma Juanita Crocker Osborn, age 92 of Homer, GA passed away on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021.

Born on Dec. 5, 1929 in Commerce, GA, Mrs. Osborn was the daughter of the late Herman Young and Eula Mae Leach Crocker. She was the widow of George William Osborn, a housewife, a member of Nails Creek, and was preceded...

April Shawn (Hubbard)  Hicks

April Shawn (Hubbard) Hicks

Dec 16, 2021

April Shawn Hubbard Hicks, age 49 of Commerce, GA passed away on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021.

Born on Dec. 26, 1971, Ms. Hicks was the daughter of the late Aubrey Hubbard. She was preceded in death by brothers, Corey Blackstone and Shannon Tinsley.

Survivors include a son, Shane (Allie) Hicks; brother, Cal Blackstone; and grandchildren,...

Rev. Luke Parson

Rev. Luke Parson

Dec 12, 2021

Rev. Luke Parson, age 80 of Homer, GA passed away on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021.

Born on Jan. 14, 1941 in Banks County, GA, Rev. Parson was the son of the late Huel and Gladys Spivey Parson. He along with his wife Verlon began their ministry as traveling evangelist and church planters on the West Coast as...

Freddy Gene Swain

Freddy Gene Swain

Dec 10, 2021

Freddy Gene Swain, age 60 of Eatonton, GA passed away on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021.

Born on Jan. 11, 1961 in Commerce, GA, Mr. Swain was the son of the late Fred and Mozell Payne Swain.

Survivors include brothers, Ricky Swain; step-brother, JR Hooper; sisters, Shelby McDaniels, Vickie Swain; and step-sister, Peggy Hooper.

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Morgan Robert Woods

Morgan Robert Woods

Dec 9, 2021

Morgan Robert Woods, age 66 of Danielsville, GA passed away on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021.

Born on Sept. 3, 1955 in Hull, GA, Mr. Woods was the son of the late Robert and Thelma Woods. He was a carpenter and was of the Christian faith.

Survivors include his wife, Celia Winburn Woods of the home;...

Calvin Brock

Calvin Brock

Dec 9, 2021

Calvin Brock, age 72 of Carnesville, GA passed away on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021.

Born on May 10, 1949 in Commerce, GA, Mr. Brock was the son of the late Ed and Maebelle Cotton Brock. Mr. Brock was preceded in death by his wife, Maebelle Brock Brock; son, Calvin "Wayne" Brock; a number of brothers and sisters;...

Patricia (Adams)  Scarbrough

Patricia (Adams) Scarbrough

Dec 4, 2021

Patricia Hill-Scarborough, 67, passed away Saturday, December 4th, 2021 due to an extended illness at her residence in Athens, Georgia.

Patricia was born in Buckhead, Georgia on May 26, 1954 to the late Bessie Adams and Garnette Adams. In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Hershel Hill II; grandson, Casey...

Christopher Michael Tavares

Christopher Michael Tavares

Dec 4, 2021

Christopher Michael Tavares, age 31 of Commerce, GA passed away on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021.

Born on Jan. 16, 1990 in Rome, GA, Mr. Tavares was the son of Tom and Deborah Peacock. He was known for his contagious laugh, unflinching kindness, and unwavering authenticity. He is remembered through his humor and giving spirit.

Survivors...

Hollis Garold Jordan

Hollis Garold Jordan

Dec 3, 2021

Hollis Garold Jordan 73 of Marietta formerly of Maysville passed away at his residence Friday Dec. 3, 2021.  He was the son of the late Hollis and Francine Kesler Jordan.  Mr. Jordan retired two weeks ago from a long and successful legal practice in Atlanta. He helped countless people thru the years of his practice and will be greatly...

Timothy Shawn Lewis

Timothy Shawn Lewis

Dec 2, 2021

Timothy Shawn Lewis, age 55 of Maysville, GA passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021.

Born on Nov. 20, 1966 in Commerce, GA, Mr. Lewis was the son of the late Robert Dewitt Lewis and Doris Carolyn King Rylee. He was preceded in death by a step-son, Justin Newberry.

Survivors include a son, Nick Lewis;...