OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

James L. Baxter

James L. Baxter

Mar 6, 2020

James Larry Baxter, age 71 of Hull, GA passed away Friday, March 6, 2020 at his residence.

Born on January 25, 1949 in Commerce, GA, Mr. Baxter was the son of the late Ellis David Henry Rubin and Lois Bennett Baxter. He was retired from West Clox, a member of Bible Way Church of God,...

Danny Steve Tittle

Danny Steve Tittle

Mar 5, 2020

Danny Steve Tittle, age 52 of Jefferson, GA passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020.

Born on Jan. 4, 1968 in Athens, GA, Mr. Tittle was the son of Helen Tittle Hogwood.

Survivors include his wife, Sonya Ramsey Tittle; sons, Timothy Tittle and Sam Tittle, both of Jefferson; brothers, Michael Tittle, Jefferson,...

Ardis Lee Anglin

Ardis Lee Anglin

Mar 1, 2020

Pastor Ardis L. Anglin, age 87 of Danielsville, GA passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020.

Born on June 7, 1932, he was a retired janitor with the Madison County Board of Education and was a retired minister. Mr. Anglin was the son of the late Elmer Waymond and Ella Huntsinger Anglin, the widower of Margie...

Amory Jackson Barrett

Amory Jackson Barrett

Feb 29, 2020

Amory Jackson Barrett, Commerce, passed away February 29, 2020. He was 58. After a sudden illness, Mr. Barrett died at Emory University Hospital surrounded by family, with nephew, Charlie Barrett, playing the guitar.

Born in Athens, GA on October 12, 1961, Mr. Barrett was the son of the late Charlie Barrett and Johnnie Ruth Jackson. He was...

Brinda L. Bishop

Brinda L. Bishop

Feb 15, 2020

Ivie Funeral Home announces the death of Brinda L. Bishop, age 67, of Danielsville who passed away on February 15, 2020 from an extended illness.  Mrs. Bishop was the daughter of the late Buford Minish and Hazel Baxter Minish.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Bishop.  Survivors included one son, Joey Bishop of Danielsville, one...

Dorothy Evelyn Clack

Dorothy Evelyn Clack

Feb 15, 2020

Mrs. Dorothy Evelyn Clack 80 of Commerce passed away Feb. 15, 2020.  She was the daughter of the late William Lloyd and Lavonia Clack Wilson and the widow of Darrell Clack.  Survivors include daughter in law Teresa Clack, brother Nim Wilson of Lawrenceville, sister Helen Smith of Lawrenceville, grandchildren Donald Clack, Candace Simmons, Great Grandchilden Levi (Chelsea) Simmons and...

William Edward Russell

William Edward Russell

Feb 14, 2020

William Edward Russell, age 56 of Pendergrass, GA passed away Friday, Feb. 14, 2020.

Born on Jan. 22, 1964 in Murphy, NC, he was the son of the late James Henry and Mollie Parton Russell. He was a truck driver with PGT Trucking, of the Christian faith, and was preceded in death by a brother, JR Russell...

Larry Joe Hopper

Larry Joe Hopper

Feb 12, 2020

Larry Joe Hopper of Gillsville, Ga. passed away February 12, 2020.  Survivors include his mother Ora Bell Hopper; loving companion, Barbara Brewer; 2 daughters, Monica Silbey and Kim Warrick, both of Athens; brothers, Kenneth Hopper and Michael Hopper; sisters, Barbara Massey and Linda Featherly;  4 grandchildren, Brandon Esco, Jacob Esco, Haley Warrick and Will Warrick; great grandchildren, Hunter Michael...

Lester Doyle Kelly

Lester Doyle Kelly

Feb 2, 2020

Lester Doyle Kelly, age 67 of Athens, GA passed away Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020.

Born on Sept. 11, 1952 in Atlanta, GA, Mr. Kelly was the son of the late Lester Quinten and Mildred Bennett Kelly. He was a master carpenter.

Survivors include brothers, Tim Kelly, Carnesville, Mark Kelly, Gainesville; and...

Travis Allen Baker

Travis Allen Baker

Feb 2, 2020

Travis Allen Baker, age 73 of Maysville, GA passed away Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020 at his residence.

Born on Oct. 16, 1946 in Homer, GA, Mr. Baker was the son of the late Caney Andrew and Lucille Smith Baker. He was a veteran of the US Airforce, served in the Vietnam, and was a mechanic....

Jason "Smitty" Edward Smith

Jason "Smitty" Edward Smith

Feb 1, 2020

Jason Edward “Smitty” Smith, age 34 of Commerce, GA passed away Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020.

Born on Dec. 1, 1985 in Commerce, GA, Mr. Smith was the son of Ralph and Sue Minish Smith. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lenzia Smith and Stoy Minish.

Survivors in addition to...

Nancy Riley Jensen

Nancy Riley Jensen

Jan 25, 2020

Nancy Riley Jensen died peacefully in her home on the morning of January 25, 2020.  Nancy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister, and is left behind by her loving husband of 51 years Steve Jensen and two sons Steven Jensen and Mike Jensen.

Visitation will be held Thursday January 30, 2020, from 4.00-6.00...

Danny Ray Evans, Sr.

Danny Ray Evans, Sr.

Jan 23, 2020

Danny Ray Evans, Sr., age 53 of Cleveland, GA passed away Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020.

Born on March 16, 1966 in Decatur, GA, he was the son of the late Charles Ray and Brenda Kaufman Evans. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Davis.

Survivors include a sons, Danny...

John Jackson Jones Jr.

John Jackson Jones Jr.

Jan 16, 2020

John Jackson Jones, Jr., age 50, died Thursday Jan. 16, 2020 at Piedmont Athens Regional.  He was a native of Commerce, GA, the son of Hank and Betty Carthern Priest and served as a cook at the Waffle House and Hardees.

He is survived by a brother, Ralph Carthern of Maysville,and three sisters, Julie Sellers of Commerce,...

Rickey Dale Johnson

Rickey Dale Johnson

Jan 15, 2020

Rickey Dale Johnson, age 58 of Maysville passed away Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020.

He was the son of  the late John and Olivia Hogg Johnson. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by a brother, Glenn Johnson.

Survivors include a son, Christopher Glenn Johnson of Maysville;  2 daughters,  Candice Johnson of Winder and Chasity Stewart of...

Charles Van Cruiz Chandler

Charles Van Cruiz Chandler

Jan 14, 2020

Charles Van Cruiz Chandler, age 28 of Cleveland, GA passed away Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020.

Born on March 1, 1992 in Athens, GA, Mr. Chandler was the son of Robert Chandler and Dawn Baird Chandler. He was a brick mason and was preceded in death by a brother, Dusty Daniel.

Survivors...

Deborah (Shook)  Crawford

Deborah (Shook) Crawford

Jan 13, 2020

Deborah Shook Crawford, age 63 of Toccoa, GA passed away Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.

Born on Oct. 28, 1956 in Commerce, GA, Mrs. Crawford was the daughter of the late Joseph (Bud) and Mary Nell Arron Morgan. She was a homemaker, a member of Tony Hill Baptist Church, and was the widow of Charles Crawford....

Frances Jeanelle (Crowe)  Houze

Frances Jeanelle (Crowe) Houze

Jan 12, 2020

Frances Jeanelle Houze, age 93 of Marietta, GA passed away Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020.

Born on Sept. 30, 1926 in Marietta, GA, Mrs. Houze was the daughter of that late Rev. Emory and Emma Hunt Crowe. She was the widow of James Lester Houze.

Jeanelle was a charter member of Glade Road Baptist Church, past...

Janis Elaine Webb Berryman

Janis Elaine Webb Berryman

Jan 9, 2020

Janis Elaine Webb Berryman was born in Commerce, GA, on February 9, 1948, and died at the age of 71 as a resident of Pacific, WA.  After an extended illness and complications with her chronic illnesses, she passed away peacefully with the love and support of her children by her side on January 9, 2020, at Franciscan Hospice House...

George Stewart Bolton

George Stewart Bolton

Jan 4, 2020

George Stewart Bolton, age 87 of Maysville, GA passed away Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020.

Born on March 5, 1932 in Maysville, GA, he was the son of the late Ellis and Annie Mae Garrison Bolton. He was a farmer, the widower of Ruth Mealor Bolton and was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Bolton, and sisters,...