OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

John Clinton Mullinix

John Clinton Mullinix

Jan 4, 2020

John Clinton Mullinix, age 55 passed away Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020.

Born on Sept. 21, 1964 in Augusta, GA, he was the son of  Anthony and Donna Brown Mullinix. He was a brick mason.

Survivors include his wife, Kayla Hollis Mullinix of the residence; son, Justin Simmons, Bethlehem; daughters, Kimberly Castro, Demorest, Donna Perez, Bethlehem,...

Charlotte Angline Parham

Charlotte Angline Parham

Jan 3, 2020

Charlotte Angline Parham passed away Friday Jan. 3, 2020.  She was the daughter of the late Ottis Cleveland and Mary Elizabeth Moon Parham and the widow of Japtha Thomas Parham.  Survivors include a daughter Delane (Bill) Munda of Commerce, a sister Dora Ola Norman of Doraville, Ga. along with 4 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandchild. ...

Patricia Bush Fox

Patricia Bush Fox

2020

Patricia Bush Fox 83 of Commerce passed away May 6 ,2020.  She was the daughter of the late Doyle and Alma McCrary Bush and the widow of Stanley Earl Fox.

Survivors include a son Ty Bush, of South Carolina and two daughters Trisha Bryant and Terryl Fox both of North Carolina.  One grandchild also survives.

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Mary Elizabeth (Mcelreath)  Owensby

Mary Elizabeth (Mcelreath) Owensby

2020

Ivie Funeral Home announces services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth McElreath Owensby 85 of Commerce who passed away April 18, 2020.

She was the daughter of the late Julius Monroe and Belle Burke McElreath and the widow of James Thomas Owensby Sr. and a member of Madison Street Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by...

Robert Edsel Threlkeld

Robert Edsel Threlkeld

2020

Robert Edsel Threlkeld, age 79 of Commerce, GA passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020.

Born in Carlton, GA on March 7, 1941, he was the son of the late Joseph W. and Mary Lou Reeves Threlkeld.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Mayhue Threlkeld.  Mr. Robert was a good father to his two...

Frances Lorine (Lester)  Roberts

Frances Lorine (Lester) Roberts

Dec 30, 2019

Frances Lorine Lester Roberts, age 93 of Commerce, GA passed away Monday, Dec. 30, 2019.

Born on Sept. 19, 1926 in Duluth, GA, Mrs. Roberts was the daughter of the late Charles Rawlins and Georgia Alama Norah Brand Lester. She was the widow of Denver Thomas Roberts, a member of Redeemed Baptist Church.  She was raised on...

Hazel M. (Pelfrey)  Swain

Hazel M. (Pelfrey) Swain

Dec 30, 2019

Hazel Mae Pelfrey Swain, age 81 of Danielsville, GA passed away Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 at Athens Regional Hospital.

Born on May 16, 1938 in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late Carter Tate and Eva Mae Pelfrey. She loved her kids, grandkids and great grand babies. They were her pride and joy. She was...

Milton Marlow

Milton Marlow

Dec 24, 2019

Milton Marlow passed away Dec. 24, 2019. Mr. Marlow was born September 30, 1943 son of the late Howard William and Lillian Louise Howington Marlow, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Franklin William and Raymond H. Marlow.

Survived by brothers John Henry Marlow and Howard Marlow.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM,...

Lynda Marie Borden

Lynda Marie Borden

Dec 21, 2019

Lynda Marie Borden 76 of Danielsville passed away Dec. 21, 2019.  She is survived by a son Chris Borden of Danielsville and a sister Sandra Borden of VA.

Graveside services will be Friday Dec. 27,  2019 at the Palm Cemetery, Winter Park, Fl.

Brian Neal Simpson

Brian Neal Simpson

Dec 19, 2019

Brian Neal Simpson, age 35 of Maysville, GA passed away Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019.

Born on May 7, 1984 in Gainesville, GA, he was the son of Ken Neal Simpson and Paula and Arthur Byers. He worked with Toyota as a machine operator.

Survivors in addition to his parents include sons, Jeremiah David Harvey, Savannah,...

Josephine (Winfrey)  Taylor

Josephine (Winfrey) Taylor

Dec 19, 2019

Josephine Winfrey Taylor, age 73 of Commerce, GA passed away Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019 at her residence.

Born on Nov. 28, 1946 in Andrews, NC, Mrs. Taylor was the daughter of the late John and Bertha Ensley Winfrey. She was a sales clerk with SAS Shoes and a member of Aquone Baptist Church.

Survivors include...

Robert Dwayne Cowart

Robert Dwayne Cowart

Dec 17, 2019

Robert Dwayne Cowart, age 62 of Jefferson, GA passed away Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019 at his residence.

Born on Jan. 14, 1957 in Jackson County, GA, he was the son of the late Robert Lewis and Joyce Smith Cowart. He was a truck driver with Potts Trucking and is preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Cowart....

Paulette P. Lewallen

Paulette P. Lewallen

Dec 14, 2019

Paulette P. Lewallen passed away at her residence Saturday Dec. 14, 2019.  She was the daughter of J.D. and Eunice Inez Parr.  She is survived by her husband Michael Floyd Lewallen of the home, 2 sons Michael Paul Lewallen and Bradley Russell Lewallen both of Commerce, 4 brothers David Parr of Ila, Johnny Parr of Hull, Lewis Parr of...

John Brian Sears

John Brian Sears

Dec 11, 2019

John Brian Sears, age 50 of Commerce, GA passed away Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 at his residence.

Born on Jan. 14, 1969 in Commerce, GA, he was the son of the late Johnny Lee and Mary Strickland Sears. He was a carpenter.

Survivors include sons, John Sears, Nicholson, Brody Sears, Nicholson, Landon Sears, Commerce, Logan...

Kenneth Anthony Guest

Kenneth Anthony Guest

Dec 6, 2019

Kenneth Anthony Guest, age 58 of Comer, GA passed away Friday, December 6, 2019.

Born on October 17, 1961 in Elberton, GA, Mr. Guest was the son of the late Andrew S. and Rosie Brown Guest. He was a member of Amazing Grace Baptist Church and is preceded in death by brothers, Jimmy Lee Guest, Dennis Guest,...

Stephen Lanier Hill, Jr.

Stephen Lanier Hill, Jr.

Nov 30, 2019

Stephen Lanier Hill, Jr., age 36 of Commerce, GA passed away Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019.

Born on Dec. 10, 1982 in Augusta, GA, he was the son of Stephen Lanier and Ann Pritchett Hill, Sr. and the late Kimberly Richardson Hill. He was a waiter and bar tender.

Survivors in addition to his father and...

William Richard Gray

William Richard Gray

Nov 30, 2019

William Richard Gray, age 51 of Martin, GA passed away Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019.

Born on July 15, 1968 in Commerce, GA, Mr. Gray was the son of the late Douglas and Lila Couch Gray. He was a carpenter and was preceded in death by a sister, Michelle Gray.

Survivors include a daughter, Tiffany Gray,...

Shirley Ann (Ackers)  Henderson

Shirley Ann (Ackers) Henderson

Nov 26, 2019

Shirley Ann Henderson, age 43 of Commerce, GA passed away Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019.

Born on June 5, 1976 in Daytona Beach, FL, she was the daughter of the late George William and Shirley Purn Ackers. She was the store manager with Dollar General.

Survivors include her husband, Billy Joe Henderson of the residence; daughter,...

Verner Lammie Pace

Verner Lammie Pace

Nov 25, 2019

Verner Lammie Pace, age 75 of Commerce, GA passed away Monday, Nov. 25, 2019.

Born on June 18, 1944 in Jackson County, GA, he was the son of the late Raymond R. and Minnie McDaniel Pace. He was a self employed truck driver, and was the widower of Johnnie Mae Ingram Pace.

Survivors include step-son,...

Alisa Diane (Looney)  Jones

Alisa Diane (Looney) Jones

Nov 23, 2019

Alisa Diane Jones, age 56 of Pendergrass, GA passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at her residence.

Born on Dec. 20, 1962 in Gainesville, GA, she was the daughter of the late James and Claudine Presley Looney. She was a housewife and was preceded in death by a son, Aubrey Lewis Jones.

Survivors include her...