OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Martha Barrera (Morrero)  Fernandez

Martha Barrera (Morrero) Fernandez

Jun 28, 2022

Martha Barrera Morrero Fernandez, age 87 of Commerce, GA passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

Born on Feb. 26, 1935 in Moron, Cuba, Mrs. Fernandez was the daughter of the late Manuel and Arminda Maria Barrera Morrero. She was the widow of Miguel Fernandez and was a self-employed hairdresser.

Survivors include a son, Adolfo...

Melissa Jane (Nicholson)  Nicholson

Melissa Jane (Nicholson) Nicholson

Jun 28, 2022

Melissa Jane Nicholson, age 55 of Danielsville, GA passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

Born on Feb. 4, 1967 in Toccoa, GA, Ms. Nicholson was the daughter of the late Columbus Nicholson and Grace Watts Bolmon.

Survivors include sons, Brendan Nicholson, Bryan Nicholson; brother, Russel Nicholson; sister, Charlene Goss; and a grandchild, Avery Nicholson....

Troy Lee Strickland

Troy Lee Strickland

Jun 27, 2022

Troy Lee Strickland, age 77 of Commerce, GA passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022.

Born on May 20, 1945 in Royston, GA, Mr. Strickland was the son of the late W.F. and Gertrude Bridges Strickland. He worked with the Georgia Department of Transportation, was a US Army veteran in the Vietnam War, and was...

William Wilson

William Wilson

Jun 25, 2022

William Wilson, age 74, of Commerce, GA passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022.

Born on Feb. 25, 1948 in Morgantown, WV, Mr. Wilson was the son of the late Jack and Eloise Lowdermilk Wilson. Mr. Wilson and his wife, Zella Wilson, passed in an automobile accident together. He was preceded in death by a sister, Nan...

Zella (Wilkes)  Wilson

Zella (Wilkes) Wilson

Jun 25, 2022

Zella Wilson, age 70 of Commerce, GA passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022.

Born on May 22, 1952 in Atlanta, GA, Mrs. Wilson was the daughter of the late Leo Moore Jr. and Martha Burdette Wilkes. Mrs. Wilson and her husband, William Wilson, passed in an automobile accident together.

Survivors include sons, Donald Ray,...

James Richard Brundige

James Richard Brundige

Jun 23, 2022

James Richard Brundige, III, age 38, of Carlton, GA passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022.

Born on Oct. 16, 1983 in Parkersburg, WV, Mr. Brundige was the son of James Richard Brundige, Jr. and Sharon Sue Hartley Brundige.

A direct cremation will be taking place per the deceased wishes.

Online condolences may...

Opal Gertrude (Couey)  Stevens

Opal Gertrude (Couey) Stevens

Jun 22, 2022

Opal Gertrude Couey Stevens, age 93 of Athens, GA passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

Born on Feb. 16, 1929 in Hawkinsville, GA, Mrs. Stevens was the daughter of the late Ollie and Odessa Nobles Couey. She was the widow of Homer Bostic, a banker with Mercy University, and was preceded in death by brothers, Bud...

Ronald David Latty

Ronald David Latty

Jun 20, 2022

Ronald Latty

Maysville, Georgia

Ronald (Ronny) David Latty, 54, of Maysville, Georgia passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022 following a long battle with cancer

Born June 21, 1967 in Winder, Georgia, Mr. Latty was the son of the late Arthur Guy and Betty Hooper Latty.  He was a...

Sarah (Nelms)  Raulerson

Sarah (Nelms) Raulerson

Jun 13, 2022

Sarah Nelms Raulerson, age 91 of Hephzibah, GA passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022.

Born in Commerce, GA, Mrs. Raulerson was the daughter of the late Richard Nelms and Gladys Moon Wilson. She was the widower of Raleigh Raulerson, a retired CNA with BJC Nursing Home, and was preceded in death by sons, Hugh A. Nettles,...

Lawrence Glynn "Tootsie" Boswell

Lawrence Glynn "Tootsie" Boswell

Jun 2, 2022

Ivie Funeral Home of Commerce, GA announces the passing of Mr. Lawrence Glynn “Tootsie” Boswell age 72 of Jefferson, GA, who passed away on Thursday, June 2nd, 2022.

Mr. Boswell was born on April 21st, 1950 in Commerce, GA to the late Perino and Ola Mae “Carol” Boswell. Mr. Boswell was a Tree Arborist and was retired...

Dorothy Owens

Dorothy Owens

May 31, 2022

Dorothy Hooper Owens, age 96 of Alto, Georgia,, went  home to be with the Lord on May 31, 2022.  Born on July 20, 1925, in the Grove Level  community of Banks County. Georgia, Ms Owens was the daughter of the late Charlie and Lillie Mae Hooper.  She was a homemaker and of the Christain Faith.  Ms. Owens loved Jesus,...

David Mcdonald

David Mcdonald

May 28, 2022

David McDonald

Commerce, GA

Mr. David McDonald, age 77 of Commerce, GA passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at the Ronnie Greene Heart Center of North East Georgia Medical Center.

Born on May 28, 1945 in Commerce, Georgia, Mr. McDonald was the son of the late Otha and Winnie McDonald. He was...

Marian Estelle (Sellers)  Duncan

Marian Estelle (Sellers) Duncan

May 26, 2022

Marian Estelle Sellers Duncan, age 92 of Commerce, GA passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022.

Born on April 2, 1930 in Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. Duncan was the daughter of the late Logan Durance and Ruth Ellison Sellers. She was the widow of Ervin Huff, Henry Farmer, and Arthur Duncan and was preceded in death by her...

Anthony Harris

Anthony Harris

May 25, 2022

Anthony Harris

Lula, GA

Anthony Joseph Harris, age 36 of Lula, GA passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

Born on June, 24th 1985 in Mesquite, Texas, Mr. Harris was the son of Robert Anthony Harris and Leslea Michelle “Murders” Harris. Mr. Harris was a driver for Uber. He...

Russel Paul Twilley

Russel Paul Twilley

May 19, 2022

Russel Paul Twilley, age 51 of Jefferson, GA passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

Born on May 22, 1970 in Atlanta, GA, Mr. Twilley was the son of Martha Duffel Twilley and the late Larry Paul Twilley. He was a loving and compassionate son and brother.

Survivors in addition to his mother include a...

Kay (Redmon)  Webb

Kay (Redmon) Webb

May 14, 2022

Kay Redmon Webb, age 59 of Carlton, GA passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

Born on Jan. 3, 1963 in Commerce, GA, Mrs. Webb was the daughter of the late Thomas Lott Redmon and RueVeal “Brock” Redmon Carlan. She was a cook with Ingles in Hull, GA; loved gardening, flowers, and fishing; and was preceded in...

Shawn Lee Ledford

Shawn Lee Ledford

May 13, 2022

Shawn Lee Ledford

Maysville, GA

Shawn Lee Ledford, age 45 of Maysville, GA passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022.

Born on May 17, 1976 in Gainesville, GA, Mr. Ledford was the son of the late Tony Johnson and Cathy Cowart Ledford. He was employed by Tiger Landscaping. He was of the Baptist...

Lou (Haynes)  Saxon

Lou (Haynes) Saxon

May 9, 2022

Lou Haynes Saxon, age 82 of Maysville, GA passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022.

Born on Feb. 21, 1940 in Commerce, GA, Mrs. Saxon was the daughter of the late Leonard and Niccie Youngblood Haynes. She was retired from Warren Featherbone and was preceded in death by a son, Barry Towe and a sister,...

Gloria Jean (Hart)  Keezer

Gloria Jean (Hart) Keezer

May 5, 2022

Gloria Jean Keezer, age 87 of Commerce, GA passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022.

Born on March 22, 1935 in Indiana, Mrs. Keezer was the daughter of the late Merland and Marie Getts Hart.

Mrs. Keezer will be buried at Riverview Memorial Gardens in Defiance, OH.

Online condolences may be made at...

Allene (Chandler)  Drewry

Allene (Chandler) Drewry

May 4, 2022

Allene Chandler Drewry, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.  She had resided in Athens, Georgia for many years but most recently was a resident at Life Care Center of Georgia, Lawrenceville, Georgia.

Born on Feb. 20, 1925 in Rhode Island, Mrs. Drewry was the daughter of the late Mitchell and Julia Chandler. She was...