OBITUARY LISTINGS
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Commerce, GA, Jackson County, and Surrounding Areas.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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;...
Joseph Wade Bray
Nov 30, 2021
Joseph Wade Bray, age 48 of Homer, GA passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021.
Born on Jan. 20, 1973 in Commerce, GA, Mr. Bray was the son of the late David Lewis, Jr. and Louise Cain Bray. He was a fire fighter with Homer Fire Dept. and was a member of Bethany Christian Church....
Regina Lynnette (Parker) Edwards
Nov 29, 2021
Ivie Funeral Home announces services for Regina Lynnette Edwards, age 59 who passed away Nov. 29, 2021.
She was the daughter of the late Martin and Beulah Parker and the widow of Jonathan Kent Edwards.
Survivors include 3 sons, Dillon Edwards, Buford, GA, Nick Edwards, Jackson, GA, Mike Edwards, Maysville, GA; one daughter, Beth Edwards,...
Kevin Benjiman Wright
Nov 26, 2021
Kevin Benjiman “Ben Ben” Wright, age 15 of Jefferson, GA passed away on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021.
Born on Jan. 1, 2006 in Athens, GA, Mr. Wright was the son of Calvin “Bill” and Melissa Wright and Natasha Sullens Wright.
Survivors in addition to his parents include brothers, Kaleb Wright, Austin Weathers, Drew Canup, Calvin...
Glenda (Hardy) Kitchens
Nov 24, 2021
Ivie Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Glenda Hardy Kitchens, age 70, of Carnesville, who passed away in the comfort of her home on Wednesday November 24, 2021.
Mrs. Kitchens was the daughter of the late William Lewis Hardy and the late Mary Woods Hardy. She was proceeded in death by her husband Roy Kitchens, brothers,...
Charlotte (Waters) Beverlett
Nov 23, 2021
Charlotte Waters Beverlett, age 70 of Commerce, GA passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021.
Born on Oct. 15, 1951 in Atlanta, GA, Miss. Beverlett was the daughter of the late William and Lizzy Mae Singleton Waters. She was a computer tech with Bell South and was preceded in death by a brother, Fletcher Waters.
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Harold "Jerome" Wingard
Nov 22, 2021
Harold “Jerome” Wingard, age 74 of Maysville, GA passed away on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021.
Born on Aug. 14, 1947 in Toccoa, GA, Mr. Wingard was the son of the late Ocie Wingard, Jr. and Ruby Dee Dickson. He was the widower of Yol-Cha Hwang Wingard and was a retired military Army veteran serving in...
Gerald Edgar Moon
Nov 21, 2021
Gerald Edgar Moon, age 71 of Commerce, GA passed away on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021.
Born on July 29, 1950 in Commerce, GA, Mr. Moon was the son of the late Edgar and Posie Goldsmith Moon. He was a peace officer with Barrow Co. Sheriffs Dept., Commerce City Police Dept. and Winder City Police Dept., serving 50...
Sandy Ellen (Ramos) Leland
Nov 19, 2021
Sandy Ellen Leland, age 53 of Maysville, GA passed away on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021.
Born on Aug. 11, 1968 in Orlando, FL, Mrs. Leland was the daughter of Janice McGee and Ricky Evans and the late Daniel Ramos. She was a homemaker and a member of Pleasant Acres Baptist Church.
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Jessica Marie (Ballenger) Wilson
Nov 17, 2021
Jessica Marie Wilson, age 38 of Gainesville, GA passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021.
Born on March 12, 1983 in Commerce, GA, Mrs. Wilson was the daughter of Pauline Skelton Ballenger and the late Nathan Ballenger. She was a homemaker and was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church.
Survivors include her fiancé, Brian...


