OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Howard Lee Turner Jr.

Howard Lee Turner Jr.

Jan 14, 2022

Mr. Howard Lee Turner Jr., age 93 of Maysville, Georgia passed away Friday, January 14, 2022. Born on May 26, 1928 in Atlanta, GA he was the son of the late Howard Lee Turner and Allene Jones Turner. He was hard worker providing for his family throughout his lifetime. He was employed by MT Sanders earlier in life and...

David Alan Henley

David Alan Henley

Jan 13, 2022

Mr. David Alan Henley Passed away on January 13, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Henley was the son of  the late Frank Henley.

He is survived by his mother Gaye Hawkins; son Adam Henley and sister Stephanie Sutton.

He was a graduate of Georgia State University, in Atlanta Georgia.

Ivie Funeral Home is...

Michael Russell Johnson

Michael Russell Johnson

Jan 11, 2022

Michael Russell Johnson, age 63 of Colbert, GA passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022.

Born on Nov. 3, 1958 in Atlanta, GA, Mr. Johnson was the son of John Paul and Saundra Johnson. He was the widower of Janet Whittington Johnson.

A cremation will be taking place.

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Cynthia Rose (Gregg)  Williams

Cynthia Rose (Gregg) Williams

Jan 10, 2022

Cynthia Rose Gregg Williams passed away on January 10, 2021 at Piedmont Athens Hospital.

She was the daughter of James Gregg and Hope Thompson. She is survived by her husband Johnny Lee Williams.

Ivie Funeral Home is in charge of the cremation of Cynthia Williams. No services are planned at this time.

Anthony "Tony" Charles Allen

Anthony "Tony" Charles Allen

Jan 10, 2022

Anthony (Tony) Charles Allen, age 81 of Athens, GA passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022.

Born on March 26, 1940 in Sidcup, Kent England, Mr. Allen was the son of the late Charles Thomas and Dorothy Nellie Anderson Allen. He was an Engineer Manager with J&M Laboratories and was a corporal for 6 years in the...

Syble Laverne (Barrett)  Beck

Syble Laverne (Barrett) Beck

Jan 9, 2022

Syble Laverne Barrett Beck, age 81 of Nicholson, GA passed away on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.

Born on Nov. 30, 1940 in Jackson County, GA, Mrs. Beck was the daughter of the late Odell and Margie Pittman Barrett. She was preceded in death by sons, Glenn Beck, Randy Beck; brothers, Verdell Barrett, Virgil Barrett; sisters,...

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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