OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

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...

Diana (Minish)  Whitlock

Diana (Minish) Whitlock

May 3, 2022

Diana Whitlock, age 58 of Commerce, GA went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

Born on Aug. 29, 1963 in Athens, GA, Mrs. Whitlock was the daughter of the late Benjamin Tillman Minish and Janice Coffee Johnson. She was the widow of Darrel Whitlock, and was preceded in...

Robert Mark Mccoy

Robert Mark Mccoy

May 3, 2022

Robert Mark McCoy, age 66 of Homer, GA passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

Born on July 5, 1955 in Plattsburgh, NY, Mr. McCoy was the son of JoAnne Parrott McCoy and the late Robert Greer McCoy. He was a retired software engineer, a member of Nails Creek Baptist Church, a member of Banks County Historical...

Jonah Elliot Clark

Jonah Elliot Clark

Apr 30, 2022

Jonah Elliot Clark, age 14 of Hull, GA passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022.

Born on July 14, 2007 in Athens, GA, Jonah was the son of Robert Allen (Elise) Clark and Amanda Leigh (Kevin) Hampton. He was a Freshman at Madison County High School and was of the Christian faith.

Survivors in addition...

Elbert Earl Caton

Elbert Earl Caton

Apr 30, 2022

Elbert Earl Caton, age 92 of Nicholson, GA passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022.

Born on July 16, 1929 in Alabama, Mr. Caton was the son of the late Hosie Lee and Clarice Findley Caton. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War, a member of the American Legion, and was retired from Monsanto...

Mary (Passmore)  Miller

Mary (Passmore) Miller

Apr 30, 2022

Mary Passmore Miller, age 81 of Commerce, GA passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at her residence.

Born on Nov. 8, 1941 in Gainesville, GA, Mrs. Miller was the daughter of the late Hubert Walter and Mauldie Mae Davis Passmore. She was the widow of Silas Ruben Miller, was a homemaker, and was preceded in death...

Shelby Lynn (Turner)  Jordan

Shelby Lynn (Turner) Jordan

Apr 23, 2022

Shelby Lynn Jordan 63 of Hartwell  passed away April 23, 2022.  She was the daughter of the late John and Nell Crane Turner Scott. Survivors include a son Chad (Kari) Jordan and a daughter Felicia (Justin) Lowery, along with a brother Phil Turner.  Seven Grandchildren also survive.

Memorial Services will be Monday at 6 PM from the...

Timothy Neal Cunningham

Timothy Neal Cunningham

Apr 22, 2022

Timothy Neal Cunningham 58 of Jefferson, Ga. passed away April 22,2022.  He was the son of the late James and Betty Dickens Cunningham.  Survivors include his wife Barbara S. Morgan, 2 sons Chris ( Lisa) Cunningham and Chad ( Kaleigh Jones) Cunningham, step son  Pete Morgan and step daughter Sabrina Morgan, 2 brothers Greg and Tony Cunningham along with...

Ruby Louise (Knight)  Maddox

Ruby Louise (Knight) Maddox

Apr 22, 2022

Ruby Louise Knight Maddox, age 93 of Maysville, GA passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022.

Born on March 8, 1929 in Gwinnett County, GA, Mrs. Maddox was the daughter of the late Harvey and Eulla Williams Knight. She was the widow of Lewis Maddox, a homemaker, and was preceded in death by a brother,...

William Henry Hughey, Iii    "Elmo"

William Henry Hughey, Iii "Elmo"

Apr 20, 2022

William Henry Hughey, III “Elmo” age 70 of Commerce, GA passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.

Born on Nov. 6, 1951 in Tampa, Fla., Mr. Hughey was the son of Jean Ann Luther Hughey and the late William Henry Hughey, Jr. He was a retired police officer with Gwinnett County Police Department; he also...

Martha Leigh (Wade)  Lawson

Martha Leigh (Wade) Lawson

Apr 15, 2022

Martha Leigh Wade Lawson, age 78 of Maysville, GA passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022.

Born on June 26, 1943 in Cumming, GA, Mrs. Lawson was the daughter of the late Gardis and Veley Ingram Wade. She was preceded in death by brothers, Collis Wade, Charles Wade, Emmitt Wade; and a sister, Helen Davis.

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Willa Mae (Spivey)  Nations

Willa Mae (Spivey) Nations

Apr 11, 2022

Willa Mae Spivey Nations, age 87 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022.

Born on Nov. 8, 1934 in Clay County, NC, she was the daughter of the late John and Annie Hogsed Spivey. Mrs. Nations was the widow of her first husband, Perry Parker and her second husband, Lester Nations. She...

Eva Selma (Sears)  Peek

Eva Selma (Sears) Peek

Apr 10, 2022

Eva Selma Peek, age 70 of Commerce, GA passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at Piedmont in Athens, GA.

Born on October 13, 1951 in McCormick, SC, Mrs. Peek was the daughter of the late Dwayne and Mattie Wideman Sears. She was the widow of Jerry Peek, and was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry...

Kathy Elaine Stevenson

Kathy Elaine Stevenson

Apr 9, 2022

Kathy Elaine Stevenson 69 of Maysville passed away Saturday April 9, 2022.  She was the daughter of the late Leonard and Bernice C. Keith and the widow of Rick Stevenson.  Survivors include a son Jeffery ( Melissa) Pierce, a daughter Christine (Chuck) Jeffers, brothers Thad Keith, Marvin Keith and Tommy Keith, sisters Virginia Seigwoth,  Becky White, Margie Bridges, Louise...

Maggie Lee Smith

Maggie Lee Smith

Apr 7, 2022

Maggie Lee Smith, age 86 of Maysville, GA passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022.

Born on May 1, 1935 in Walton County, GA, Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late Coleman and Eva Smith. She was the widow of James Smith and was preceded in death by a son, Danny Bunn and a daughter, Mary...

Dusty Ray Slater

Dusty Ray Slater

Apr 5, 2022

Dusty Ray Slater, age 43 of Commerce, GA passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

Born on Dec. 5, 1978 in Gainesville, GA, Mr. Slater was the son of Johnny and Karen Kelly Slater. He was former Mayor Pro Tem of Commerce, GA.

Survivors in addition to his parents include a...

Wilma Thompson (Carter)  Chandler

Wilma Thompson (Carter) Chandler

Apr 3, 2022

Wilma Tressie Carter Thompson Chandler 95 of Homer, Ga. passed away April 3, 2022.  She was born August 10, 1926 in Banks County to the late Willie Darnell and Mamie Wood Carter.  Wilma was preceded in death by her first husband of fifty years George H. Thompson Sr., and her second husband Horace  Grady Chandler of almost 16 years. ...

Randy Bramlett

Randy Bramlett

Mar 30, 2022

Randy Bramlett, age 73 of Maysville, GA passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022.

Born on March 19, 1949 in Decatur, GA, Mr. Bramlett was the son of the late John and Gaynel Bramlett.

Survivors include his wife, Gayle Terry Bramlett.

A direct cremation will be taking place per Mr. Bramlett’s wishes.

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Annie Ray (Patrick)  Cartledge

Annie Ray (Patrick) Cartledge

Mar 23, 2022

Annie Ray Cartledge, age 77 of Nicholson, GA passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

Born on Jan. 2, 1945 in Commerce, GA, Mrs. Cartledge was the daughter of the late J.W. and Willie Mae Payne Patrick. She was a textile worker and was preceded in death by a daughter, Tracey Kitchens; brothers, Robert, Waymon,...