OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Brenda Joyce (Johnson)  Meaders

Brenda Joyce (Johnson) Meaders

Dec 4, 2020

Mrs. Brenda Joyce Meaders, passed away at her residence in Homer, Georgia on Friday December 4, 2020.

She was the daughter of J.D. Johnson and the late Amye Hall Johnson. She is survived by her loving children, William S. Meaders, Shawn L. Meaders (Jodi), Marion L. Meaders Jr. (Cathy) and J. Renee Johnson (Joe). she was blessed...

Hazel (Glenn)  Hardman

Hazel (Glenn) Hardman

Dec 4, 2020

Hazel Glenn Hardman, age 88 of Maysville, GA passed away on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020.

Born on Oct. 24, 1932 in Habersham County, Mrs. Hardman was the daughter of the late Felton and Beulah Myers Glenn. She was the widow of Phillip Hardman, a self-employed accountant, and was preceded in death by a daughter, Jan...

Margaret Lillian (Dooling)  Fincher

Margaret Lillian (Dooling) Fincher

Dec 3, 2020

Margaret Lillian Fincher, age 74 of Commerce, GA passed away on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 at her residence.

Born on March 4, 1946 in Wilmington, Delaware, Mrs. Fincher was the daughter of the late George Lee Dooling and Lillian Sarah Gland Wallace. She was an administrator with St. Joseph’s Hospital and was of the Catholic...

Juana Mendoza (Leon)  Leon

Juana Mendoza (Leon) Leon

Dec 3, 2020

Juana Mendoza Leon, age 94 of Commerce, GA passed away on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.

Born on June 24, 1926 in San Antonio, De Los Libres, Guerreo, Mexico, Mrs. Leon was the daughter of the late Fransico Leõn and Porfiria Mendoza. She was the widow of Sabino Ayala, a self-employed merchant, and of the Catholic faith; and...

Ricky Charles Akins

Ricky Charles Akins

Dec 2, 2020

Ricky Charles Akins, age 61 of Maysville, GA passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 at his residence.

Born on April 17, 1959 in Atlanta, GA, Mr. Akins was the son of Linda Herrin Akins and the late Ray Akins. He was the owner of Akins Plumbing, of the Baptist faith, a NRA member, a...

Wilma Faye (Harrison)  Summerville

Wilma Faye (Harrison) Summerville

Nov 30, 2020

Wilma Faye Harrison Summerville, age 62 of Danielsville, GA passed away on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020.

Born on Oct. 2, 1958 in Atlanta, GA, Mrs. Summerville was the daughter of the late William Alfred and Drue Faye Scarborough Harrison. She was a retired retail worker with Baker and Taylor.

Services will...

Doris J. Leachman

Doris J. Leachman

Nov 27, 2020

Doris J. Leachman, age 77 of Commerce, GA passed away on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020 at her residence.

Born on August. 29, 1943 in Banks County, GA, Mrs. Leachman was the daughter of the late Curtis and Mary Beck Ledford. She was the wife of Charlie Leachman to whom she was married for 60 years. She was...

Patricia Misenhamer Parson

Patricia Misenhamer Parson

Nov 27, 2020

Mrs. Patricia Parson passed away peacefully at her residence on November 27, 2020

She was the widow of Nelson Parson. She is survived by her daughter, Rachel Key and three grandchildren.

She worked as real estate broker for Bob Wood Reality.

No services are planned at this time.

Ivie Funeral Home...

Odis Barnacle Powers

Odis Barnacle Powers

Nov 23, 2020

Odis B. Powers, age 83 of Danielsville, GA passed away on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020.

Born on April 6, 1937 in Royston, GA, Mr. Powers was the son of Rufus Powers. He was a carpenter.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Jo Smith Powers.

Services will be announced at a later date.

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Susan (Parson)  Blalock

Susan (Parson) Blalock

Nov 22, 2020

Susan Parson Blalock, age 51 of Hull, GA passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020.

Born on February 18, 1969 in Commerce, GA, Mrs. Parson was the daughter of the late Herman Avery and Molly Sue Redmon Parson. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Nelson Avery Parson and Ronald Hermon Parson.

Survivors include her...

William Herron Jr.

William Herron Jr.

Nov 21, 2020

Mr. William Herron Jr. passed away Saturday.  He was the son of the late William Rufus and Edith Young Herron.  Mr. Herron was a retired electrician.  Survivors inlcude sons Burl (Peggy) Herron , Allan ( Debra) Herron, Dwayne (Drey) Herron, and Calvin ( Teresa ) Herron, Daughters Rhonda ( Terry Martin) Norris, and  Amantha ( Jeff) Morris.  Brothers Earl...

Ora Belle (Denton)  Hopper Lewallen

Ora Belle (Denton) Hopper Lewallen

Nov 17, 2020

Ora Belle Denton Hopper Lewallen, age 92 of Gillsville, GA passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 at her residence.

Born on March 28, 1928 in Homer, GA, Mrs. Lewallen was the daughter of the late Robert and Nettie Whitfield Denton. She was the widow of Travis Hopper, and is preceded in death by a...

Judy (Fricks)  Shaver

Judy (Fricks) Shaver

Nov 17, 2020

Judy Frick Shaver, age 75 of Nicholson, GA passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 at her residence.

Born on Nov. 13, 1945 in Charlotte, NC, Mrs. Shaver was the daughter of the late Carl Ben and Helen Robertson Frick. She was the widow of Buddie Boyd Shaver. Mrs. Shaver retired from Harmony Grove Cotton...

Phillip Matthew Bagwell

Phillip Matthew Bagwell

Nov 11, 2020

Phillip M. Bagwell, age 58 of Commerce, GA passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 at his residence.

Born on Nov. 9, 1962 in Commerce, GA., Mr. Bagwell was the son of Bertie Mealor Bagwell and the late Tillman Garrison Bagwell. He was a construction worker.

Survivors in addition to his mother include his spouse,...

Bonnie (Leachman)  Morgan

Bonnie (Leachman) Morgan

Nov 11, 2020

Bonnie Leachman Morgan, age 79 of Commerce, GA passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 at her residence.

Born on Dec. 26, 1940 in Banks County, GA, Mrs. Morgan was the daughter of the late Hoyt and Rose Whitfield Leachman. She was the widow of Doyle Morgan. Was a waitress with Parhams Café, was preceded...

John Thomas Richey

John Thomas Richey

Nov 10, 2020

John Thomas Richey, age 84 of Commerce, GA passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020.

Born on March 22, 1936 in GA, Mr. Richey was the son of the late James Willard and Lessie M. Richey. He was the widower of Emma Lou Wilder Richey and was retired from the City of Commerce.

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Mary "Edna" (Brown)  Gooch

Mary "Edna" (Brown) Gooch

Nov 10, 2020

Mary “Edna” Gooch, age 88 of Commerce, GA passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.

Born on April 26, 1932 in Jackson County, GA, Mrs. Gooch was the daughter of the late Garnett and Willie Mae Crane Brown. She was the widow of Frank Gooch and worked at Commerce Sportswear.

Survivors...

Grace (Carlan)  Gowder

Grace (Carlan) Gowder

Nov 9, 2020

Grace C. Gowder, age 85 of Maysville, GA passed away on Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 at her residence.

Born on Oct. 24, 1935 in Maysville, GA, Mrs. Gowder was the daughter of the late Johnny Randolph and Annie Mae Reid Carlan. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by a brother, Hoyt Carlan, a sister,...

Mary Joyce (Britton)  Johnson

Mary Joyce (Britton) Johnson

Nov 4, 2020

Mary Joyce Johnson, 83 of Commerce died Wednesday at her residence.  She was born in Moundville Alabama the daughter of the late John Frank and Verlie Mae Britton and is the wife of William Franklin Johnson.

Celebration of Life will be 1:00 PM Saturday Nov.7th at Ivie Funeral Home Chapel Commerce with visitation 12 noon until 1:00...

Bobbie Jean Riggins

Bobbie Jean Riggins

Nov 1, 2020

Ivie Funeral Home announces the passing of Mrs. Bobbie Jean Riggins of Hull Georgia.

No services for Mrs. Riggins are planned at this time.

Ivie Funeral Home in charge of cremation.