OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Glenda Sue (Bingham)  Elrod

Glenda Sue (Bingham) Elrod

Apr 11, 2021

Glenda Sue Elrod, age 59 of Toccoa, GA passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at her residence.

Born on May 20, 1961 in Murphy, NC, Mrs. Elrod was the daughter of the late Carbet and Edna Mae Russell Bingham. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant and was of the Baptist faith.

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Collin Jackson Donaldson

Collin Jackson Donaldson

Apr 10, 2021

Collin Jackson Donaldson, age 21 of Colbert, GA passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021.

Born on May 7, 1999 in Roswell, GA, Mr. Donaldson was the son of Alex Carlton and Mistea Hamlet Donaldson.

Survivors in addition to his parents include brothers, Nicholas Hall, Jacob Donaldson; sisters, Charissa Hamlet, Kaylie Donaldson-Rodriguez, Karleigh Donaldson, and...

Jerry C. Peek

Jerry C. Peek

Apr 6, 2021

Jerry C. Peek, age 77 of Commerce, GA passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at his residence.

Born on June 29, 1943 in Commerce Georgia, Mr. Peek was the son of the late Kimsey and Merty Lee Vandiver Peek. He was a talented drywaller who was very respected for the quality of his work. He was of...

Marion Ann Dewaters

Marion Ann Dewaters

Apr 2, 2021

Mrs. Marion Ann Dewaters 90 of Commerce passed away Friday April 2, 2021.  She was the daughter of the late John and Ann Moerlines.  She was the widow of John Dewaters.

Survivors include 3 Sons, Thomas Dewaters, Arthur Dewaters, Don Dewaters, She was preceded in death by 2 sons Michael Dewaters and Raymond Dewaters.  2 daughters  survive...

Jack Thomas Smith

Jack Thomas Smith

Mar 26, 2021

Ivie Funeral Home announces services for Mr. Jack Thomas Smith 88 of Maysville, who passed away Friday March 26, 2021.  He was the son of the late Benjamin Paul Smith Sr. and the late Dora Underwood Smith.

Survivors include one sister Betty Smith Sims of Byron, Ga., one brother, James Randolph (Jimmy) Smith of Commerce,...

Vera Sue (Brown)  Lockman

Vera Sue (Brown) Lockman

Mar 25, 2021

Vera Sue Brown Lockman, age 81, of Commerce, died peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospice House in Athens on Thursday, March 25, 2021 due to complications of dementia.

Vera was born on December 31, 1939 in Commerce, GA to Garnett and Willie Mae (Crane) Brown. Before retiring, she worked at Blue Bell & Sportswear in Commerce....

Vivian Elizabeth Darnell

Vivian Elizabeth Darnell

Mar 24, 2021

Vivian Elizabeth Tingle Darnell, age 83 of Commerce, GA passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.

Born on Sept. 24, 1937 in Florida, Mrs. Darnell was the daughter of the late Earl L. and Ida Brown McLendon Tingle. She was the widow of Aubrey Darnell.

Survivors include a son, Michael (Betty) Darnell; daughters, Marilyn (Todd)...

Connie Frances (Minish)  Archer

Connie Frances (Minish) Archer

Mar 22, 2021

Connie Frances Minish Archer, age 57 of Nicholson, GA passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 at her residence.

Born on May 2, 1963 in Commerce, GA, Mrs. Archer was the daughter of the late Lee and Frances Sarah Hardy Minish. She was a member of Nicholson Baptist Church and was preceded in death by a sister,...

Gibson Orion Garrett

Gibson Orion Garrett

Mar 20, 2021

Infant Gibson Garrett passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021.

Born on March 20, 2021 in Gainesville, GA, Gibson was the son of Corey Garrett and Destiny Megan Cochran.

Survivors in addition to his parents includes a twin brother, Blythe Garrett of the home; grandparents, Kathy & Bobby Garrett and Dell...

Mark Steven Tittle

Mark Steven Tittle

Mar 18, 2021

Mark Steven Tittle, age 54 of Toccoa, GA passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021.

Born on April 21, 1966 in Clarke County, GA, Mr. Tittle was the son of the late George Junior and Jackie Elaine Tanksley Tittle. He was a self-employed painter, was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by...

Eider (Adams)  Sears

Eider (Adams) Sears

Mar 17, 2021

Eider B. Sears, age 75 of Commerce, GA passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at her residence.

Born on Feb. 23, 1946 in Hall County, GA, Mrs. Sears was the daughter of the late Garnett and Bessie Mathis Adams. She worked at Superior Pants, was of the Baptist faith, and was preceded in death...

Carbet Lee Bingham

Carbet Lee Bingham

Mar 13, 2021

Mr. Carbet Lee Bingham, age 77 of Toccoa, GA passed away Saturday March 13, 2021, at his residence following a short illness.

Born on April 10, 1943 in Haysville, NC, Mr. Bingham was the son of the late Lee Calvin and Ida Nation Bingham.

He is survived by his daughter, Glenda Sue Elrod (Buddy); sister,...

Bonnye Lee (Beacham)  Caldwell

Bonnye Lee (Beacham) Caldwell

Mar 6, 2021

Bonnye (Lee) Beacham Caldwell, 68, of Maysville, passed away March 6, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Capt.(Ret) Clarence Lee and Dolores McKean Beacham.

Survivors include her husband, Steve, sons David and Michael, daughters Sonya Camp, Rhianna (Robbie) Gosnell, Emily (Chris) Milligan, Kerine Borrillo, Madeline (Robert) Whiten, Kayla (Chaz) Brownlee, Elaina (Evan) Robinson, Virginia (Corey)...

Julia Mae (Webb)  Savage

Julia Mae (Webb) Savage

Mar 4, 2021

Julia Mae Savage, 94 of Maysville passed away March 4,  2021 at the Piedmont Hospital in Athens.

Mrs. Savage was born on September 1, 1926 in Commerce, Ga. to the late Paul and Wilda Wood Webb.  She was a life-long member of the former Maysville Methodist Church.

Mrs. Savage was preceded in death by her...

Andre Antonio Norman

Andre Antonio Norman

Feb 28, 2021

Andre Antonio Norman, age 52 of Hoschton, GA passed away on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021.

Born on Aug. 4, 1968 in Indianapolis, IN, Mr. Norman was the son of Gloria Jeanne Norman. He was a self-employed landscaper.

Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Mae E. Peyton-Norman of the...

Sam Lamar Hulsey

Sam Lamar Hulsey

Feb 27, 2021

Mr. Sam L. Hulsey, 76 of Hoschton, GA, passed away on February 27, 2021 at Northridge Medical Center.

He was the son of the late Benjamin and Rae (Cross) Hulsey. Mr. Hulsey was an accomplished musician and painter.

Survivors include his wife, Theresa Gale Hulsey of the home; sons, Mike Hulsey, and Anthony Worrell; daughters,...

Bryan F. Boswell

Bryan F. Boswell

Feb 20, 2021

Mr. Bryan F. Boswell

Carnesville, Georgia

Mr. Bryan F. Boswell passed away surrounded by his caring family at the horse farm in Carnesville, Georgia on February 20, 2021.

Born on August 3, 1941 in Maysville, GA, Mr. Boswell was the son of the late Charles and Zora “Bryan” Boswell. He was married to...

Katherine Starr (Mccarty)  Brock

Katherine Starr (Mccarty) Brock

Feb 19, 2021

Mrs. Katherine “McCarty” Brock passed away surrounded by her loving family at her residence in Hull, Georgia on February 19, 2021.

Born on April 9, 1963 in Athens, GA, Mrs. Brock was the daughter of the late Gilbert McCarty and Willie “Magnus” McCarty. She was married to her loving husband Fred “Pete” Brock who provided...

James Kenneth Mealor

James Kenneth Mealor

Feb 17, 2021

Mr. James Kenneth Mealor

Ivie Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. James Kenneth Mealor 61 of Athens, GA, who passed away Feb.16,2021. He was the son of Betty Hardy Turner of Athens, and the late Billy Mealor Sr. He was a welder and had served in the National Guard.

Survivors in addition...

Pauline (Anderson)  Carthern

Pauline (Anderson) Carthern

Feb 15, 2021

Pauline Anderson Carthern, age 70 of Commerce, GA passed away on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021.

Born on May 16, 1950 in Commerce, GA, Mrs. Carthern was the daughter of the late Tom and Rosie Baker Anderson. She was the widow of John David Carthern, a school bus driver, and was preceded in death by a...