OBITUARY LISTINGS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Sarah Ann (Wade) Johnson

Feb 12, 2021

Sarah Ann "Wade" Johnson age 73 of Commerce passed away Friday Feb.12,2021 at her residence.

She was the daughter, of the late Robert Donald and Sarah Edna Ash Wade and the widow of Revis Frank Johnson. Mrs. Johnson is survived by 2 sons, Scott Johnson of Toccoa, Ga. And Tony Johnson of Commerce a daughter, Becky Garrett...

Molly (Leichter) Laboda

Feb 11, 2021

Molly LaBoda of Commerce, GA died Thursday, February 11, 2021. Molly was born in New York, NY on September 18, 1934.

She had a long career in hotel management with various management companies in the southeastern United States.  She was a CHA, had received several Hotel Manager of the Year awards, and served as president of the...

Lois Louise (Keenan) Vanderburg

Feb 10, 2021

Lois Louise Keenan Vanderburg, age 75 of Commerce, GA passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 at her residence.

Born on Sept. 16, 1945 in Hollingsworth, GA, Mrs. Vanderburg was the daughter of the late Hasting and Mamie Tucker Keenan. She was the widow of Robert Vanderburg, a homemaker, and was preceded in death by...

Ranny Jay Smith

Feb 8, 2021

Mr. Ranny Jay Smith of Comer, Georgia passed away on February 8, 2021 at Athens Piedmont Hospital.

Mr. Smith was the son of Charles E. and Jennie Miller Smith and was born in Kannapolis North Carolina.

No services are planned at this time.

Ivie Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Terry Glenn Fowler

Feb 7, 2021

Mr. Terry Glenn Fowler, of Commerce Georgia passed away on February 7, 2021 at Athens Piedmont Hospital.

Mr. Fowler was the son of Vernon Fowler and Joyce Wilbanks. He worked as a truck driver.

No services are planned at this time.

Ivie Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

James Luther Ayers

Feb 6, 2021

Mr. James Luther Ayers 75 of Homer passed away Saturday Feb. 6, 2021. He was the son of the late William Hermon and Lois Turpin Ayers.  Mr. Ayers retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation.  Mr. Ayers was a veteran of the United States Army.

Survivors include his wife Linda Ann Blalock Ayers of the home, a...

Johnny Lee Smith

Feb 6, 2021

Johnny Lee Smith

Jefferson, GA

Johnny Lee Smith, age 61 of Jefferson, GA passed away on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021.

Born on January 22, 1960 in Homer, GA, Mr. Smith was the son of the late James and Marie Swaim Smith. He was a retired boiler tender for Buck...

Richard Leroy Bruns, Jr.

Feb 5, 2021

Richard Leroy Bruns, Jr., age 57 of Bowman, GA, passed away on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 at his residence.

Born on May 16, 1963 in Saginaw, MI, Mr. Bruns was the son of  Susan Benkert Bruns and the late Richard L. Bruns. He worked in the lumber industry.

Survivors in addition...

Bobby Lynn Carter

Feb 4, 2021

Bobby Lynn Carter, age 54 of Lula, GA passed away on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021.

Born on Sept. 25, 1966 in Gainesville, GA, Mrs. Carter was the daughter of Deborah Caroline McIntyre and the late Bobby Carter. She was a retired waitress, a member of New Grace Church, and was preceded in death by a...

Emily Watkins

Feb 3, 2021

Emily Segartt Watkins, age 76 of Athens, GA passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021.

Born on Dec. 7, 1944 in Athens, GA, Mrs. Watkins was the daughter of the late Ed Adkins and Geraldine Ash Lovern. She was a caregiver for her disabled son, Howell Watkins.

Survivors include her a...