OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Rev. Wayne E. Moncrief

Rev. Wayne E. Moncrief

Aug 28, 2021

Reverend Wayne E. Moncrief passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Tranquility Hospice in Austell, GA.

Born in Lavonia, GA he was the oldest son of the late Deuel and Josephine Moncrief. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Vivian Louise Moncrief Evans.

He...

Aumalee Ann (Jordan)  Kuhn

Aumalee Ann (Jordan) Kuhn

Aug 28, 2021

Aumalee Ann Kuhn, age 86 of Commerce, GA passed away on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021.

Born on Dec. 11, 1934 in Richmond, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Charles R. and Florence R. Macon Jordan. She was in networking with GTE and Verizon.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date....

Gary Alfred Wagoner

Gary Alfred Wagoner

Aug 25, 2021

Gary Alfred Wagoner, age 56 of Commerce, GA passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021.

Born on Dec. 7, 1964 in Chicago, IL, Mr. Wagoner was the son of Alfred Leverne and Judy LaFrenier Turman.

Survivors in addition to his parents include a son, Chris Wagoner.

A...

Frederick Harvey Herrold, Jr.

Frederick Harvey Herrold, Jr.

Aug 25, 2021

Frederick Harvey Herrold, Jr. age 78 of Commerce, GA passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021.

Born on Sept. 30, 1942 in Long Island, NY, MR. Herrold was the son of the late Frederick Harvey Sr. and Etta Augusta Feber Herrold. He was preceded in death by a son Donald Scott, was a retired real-estate...

Maxine (Buffington)  Crane

Maxine (Buffington) Crane

Aug 24, 2021

Maxine Buffington Crane, age 86 of Maysville, GA passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021.

Born on May 12, 1935 in Cleveland, GA, Mrs. Crane was the daughter of the late Otha Berrian and Ruth Yates Buffington. She was the widow of Bobby Talmadge Crane, retired from Jackson Herald, a member of Lebanon United Methodist...

Brian Keith Hall

Brian Keith Hall

Aug 22, 2021

Brian Keith Hall, age 56 of Braselton, GA passed away on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021.

Born on Oct. 26, 1964 in Bremerton, Washington, Mr. Hall was the son of the late Kenneth and Ruby Pritchett Hall. He was self-employed and was preceded in death by brothers, David Hall and Michael Hall.

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Wilbur Gene Hollomon

Wilbur Gene Hollomon

Aug 22, 2021

Wilbur Gene Hollomon, age 80 of Dacula, GA passed away on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021.

Born on Nov. 8, 1940 in Macon, GA, Mr. Hollomon was the son of the late Arthur Zellner and Rosa Kate Knight Hollomon. He was the VP of Champion Sportswear Division with Oxford Industries.

Survivors include...

Gary Lynn Chitwood

Gary Lynn Chitwood

Aug 21, 2021

Gary Lynn Chitwood, age 69 of Homer, GA passed away on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021.

Born on May 22, 1952 in Missouri, Mr. Chitwood was the son of  the late  Telford Ray and Rose L. Herrien Chitwood. He was retired from the Sheriff Dept. and was a 20 year US Navy veteran. He was preceded...

Carey Booth Wiley

Carey Booth Wiley

Aug 19, 2021

Carey Booth Wiley passed away peacefully August 19, 2021.  Born on June 30th, 1934 to parents Donnie & Bertha Wiley, Carey was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, a lover of Jesus and the Georgia Bulldogs. He spent his career in the trucking industry, beginning as a driver for Kroger and eventually owning & operating an independent transportation...

Thomas Matthew Moon

Thomas Matthew Moon

Aug 17, 2021

Thomas Matthew Moon, age 65 of Commerce, GA passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021.

Born on Sept. 5, 1955 in Loganville, GA, Mr. Moon was the son of the late Robert and Ore Ewing Moon. He was a retired fork lift operator and was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Swafford.

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Wesley Lamar Flanagan

Wesley Lamar Flanagan

Aug 15, 2021

Wesley Lamar Flanagan, age 40 of Athens, GA passed away on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021.

Born on Dec. 17, 1980 in Commerce, GA, Mr. Flanagan was the son of the late Gary and Judy Benton Flanagan. He was a construction worker.

A memorial service will be held at a later date....

Lee Roy Patrick

Lee Roy Patrick

Aug 12, 2021

Lee Roy Patrick, age 80 of Commerce, GA passed away on Thursday, Aug, 12, 2021.

Born on Toccoa, GA on March 9, 1941, Mr. Patrick was the son of the late J.J. and Willie Mae Patrick. He worked at the City of Commerce and was a member of Hudson River Church.

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Randy Thomas Ginn

Randy Thomas Ginn

Aug 11, 2021

Randy Thomas Ginn, age 56 of Commerce, GA passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021.

Born on Sept. 3, 1964 in Commerce, GA, Mr. Ginn was the son of the late Bobby Thurston and Juanita Robinson Ginn. He was a textile worker with Blue Bell and was preceded in death by a sister, Rhonda Ginn....

Faye (Wiles)  Nelson

Faye (Wiles) Nelson

Aug 9, 2021

Faye Wiles Nelson, age 94 of Commerce, GA passed away on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021.

Born on March 4, 1927 in Terre Haute, Ind., Mrs. Nelson was the daughter of the late Claude and Goldia Apple Wiles. She was the widow of Bob Nelson, was a machine operator, and was preceded in death by a...

Dianne (Maney)  Tyra

Dianne (Maney) Tyra

Aug 8, 2021

Dianne Maney Tyra, age 63 of Homer, GA passed away on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021.

Born on Feb. 18, 1958 in Commerce, GA, Mrs. Tyra was the daughter of the late Tommy and Willie Faye Ballinger Maney. She was a homemaker, was of the Baptist faith, and was preceded in death by a brother, David...

Patricia Ann Nowak

Patricia Ann Nowak

Aug 7, 2021

Patricia Ann Nowak, age 72 of Commerce, GA passed away on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021.

Born on April 30, 1949 in Abilene, TX, Mrs. Nowak was the daughter of the late Maggie Jones. She was a homemaker and was of the Catholic faith.

Survivors include her husband, Douglas Nowak; sons, Steven...

Elizabeth Nichole (Riker)  Gates

Elizabeth Nichole (Riker) Gates

Aug 5, 2021

Elizabeth N. Gates, age 40 of Commerce, GA passed away on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021.

Born on Nov. 18, 1980 in Riverside, CA, Mrs. Gates was the daughter of Joseph Bradford and Sharon Elaine Vezean Riker. She was a medical assistant.

Survivors include her husband, Chad Gates of the home.

A memorial service...

Steve "Tubby" Franklin Morgan

Steve "Tubby" Franklin Morgan

Aug 3, 2021

Steve “Tubby” Franklin Morgan, age 62 of Colbert, GA passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021.

Born on July 9, 1959 in Black Shear, GA, Mr. Morgan was the son of Gladys (Pope) Morgan and the late D.J. Morgan. He was the widower of Teresa Morgan, of the Baptist faith, and was preceded in death...

Bonnie Sue (Anglin)  West

Bonnie Sue (Anglin) West

Jul 31, 2021

Bonnie Sue Anglin West, age 78 of Danielsville, GA passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021.

Born on March 1, 1943 in Hull, GA, Mrs. West was the daughter of the late Elmer and Ella Louise Hunsinger Anglin. She was the widow of Hamilton Cree West and was a textile worker. She was preceded in...

Gladys Ruth (Lacey)  Embrick

Gladys Ruth (Lacey) Embrick

Jul 30, 2021

Glady Ruth Embrick passed away Friday July 30, 2021.  She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Kate Owensby Lacey and the widow of Earl F. Embrick.  She was preceded in death by a brother William Lacey.

Mrs. Embrick is survived by 2 Sons, Ronald (Regina) Embrick of Danielsville and Greg (Teresa) Embrick of Maysville.  A...