OBITUARY LISTINGS

Nov 22, 2019

Mr. Marion Obie Faulkner passed away Nov. 22, 2019. He was the son of the late Parks and Jean Ayers Faulkner. He was a retired machinist.   Survivors include his wife Bonnie S. Faulkner of the home, a son Scott Faulkner of Cape Canaveral, Fl., a brother Bill Hill of Atlanta, Ga. 3 sisters Jennifer Wright of Conyers, Marsha Sullivan...

Nov 21, 2019

Dane Gamble, age 63 of Commerce, GA passed away Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019.

Born on Oct. 18, 1956 in Frankfort, KY, he was the son of the late Robert and Clara Young Gamble. He was a construction superintendent with Ganaway Contracting, of the Baptist faith, and was a US Army veteran. He was preceded in death by...

Nov 19, 2019

Billy Ray Gillespie, age 84 of Commerce, GA passed away Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 at his residence.

Born on Oct. 7, 1935 in Oconee County, Mr. Gillespie was the son of the late Thomas C. and Dainty Fowler Gillespie.

Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Lynn Slusher Gillespie of the residence.

A memorial service...

Nov 14, 2019

Mr. Fred Marshall Turpin age 83 passed away Thursday Nov. 14, 2019.  He was the son of the late Thomas Dennard and Sara Melinnie Waters Turpin.  Mr. Turpin retired from the Social Security Administration and was a veteran of the United States Army.  Survivors include his wife Barbara Ann Rackley Turpin of the home, 3 sons Leslie (Sharon) Turpin...

Nov 11, 2019

Geraldine Williams, age 69 of Maysville, GA passed away Monday, November 11, 2019.

Born on April 23, 1950 in Commerce, GA, she was the daughter of the late Grady Willie and Lola Robinson Barrett. She was a homemaker and is preceded in death by a brother, Morgan Barrett and sister, Joyce Aikens.

Survivors include daughters,...

Nov 6, 2019

Delma D. Gositt age 75 of Lexington, GA. passed away Wednesday, November 06, 2019 at his residence.

Born on October 14, 1944, he was the son of the late J.T. & Wilma Gositt.  Delma was retired from a career of law enforcement.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Evelyn B. Gositt.

Survivors...

Nov 5, 2019

Opel Carlan Martin 48 of Elberton passed away Nov. 5, 2019.  She was the daughter of the late Fred and Grace Vaughn Carlan. Survivors include a son Harley Shadrick of Commerce, 2 brothers Mike and Freddie Carlan both of Homer.  She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Fred, Larry and Kenneth Carlan.  The family will receive...

Oct 25, 2019

Janice Sailers Slay, age 81 of Bogart, GA passed away Friday, Oct. 25, 2019.

Born on March 3, 1938 in Commerce, GA, she was the daughter of the late Harve F. and Evelyn McConnell Sailers. She was of the Christian faith, retired from banking with MainStreet Bank in Athens, GA, and was preceded in death by a...

Oct 18, 2019

Mrs. Kathleen Early Smith (90) of Commerce, GA passed away on Friday October 18, 2019.  Kathleen was born on June 28, 1929 to Marvin and Willie Maude Early in Quitman, Mississippi.  She was a beloved sibling to one brother and two sisters. Kathleen married William Doyle Smith in 1948 and the two were married for 63 years.  Her favorite...

Oct 17, 2019

George Thomas Sanders, age 83 of Maysville, GA passed away Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 at his residence.

Born on March 25, 1936 in Butts Co., Mr. Sanders is the son of the late Grant George and Gussie Lou Strickland Sanders. He was the widower of Shirley Ann Brumbelow Sanders, a brick mason, was a US Army veteran,...

Oct 13, 2019

Julish Clyde Rucker, age 85 of Maysville, GA passed away Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019.

Born on Jan. 9, 1934 in Homer, GA, he was the son of the late Guy William and Lou Belle Woods Rucker. He was retired from Atlanta Gas Light, was a poultry farmer, and was a member of Maysville Baptist Church.

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Oct 11, 2019

Walter Alan Turman, age 77 of Commerce, GA, passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2019 at his residence.

Born on Feb. 25, 1942 in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late Walter Stanley and Mary Ostanek Stanley Turman. He retired from the telecommunication industry and was a veteran of the United States Navy.

Survivors...

Oct 11, 2019

Thelma Mae Draper, age 99 of Danielsville, GA, passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2019.

Born on Nov. 26, 1919 in Danielsville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Lillie Mae Smith Evans. She was the widow of Cleo Fields, O.J. Haggard, James Draper and was a homemaker. She is preceded in death...

Oct 10, 2019

Betty Ann (Hembree) Brown - Born: 09 March 1934 to James Thomas Hembree Sr. and Mary Ruth (Wilson) Hembree in Jackson County, Georgia, departed this life at approximately One AM 10 October, 2019.

Betty was an employee of the Commerce Telephone Company, the Commerce Manufacturing Company, and the Dupont Company near Athens Georgia.

Betty has...

Oct 2, 2019

Uriah Columbus Brown, age 95 of Commerce, GA passed away Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019. Born on June 4, 1924 in Jefferson, GA, he was the son of the late Tilman C. and Flora Bowen Brown. He was the widow of Edna Wood Brown whom he was married to for 66 years, was a textile worker with Commerce Sports, and proudly...

Oct 2, 2019

Geraldine Bolton Adams, age 90, of Commerce, GA passed away Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019.

Born on July 14, 1929 in Maysville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Ellis and Annie May Garrison Bolton. She was the widow of Ray B. Adams, and a hairdresser. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lee Ann Stump;...

Oct 1, 2019

Frances Rebecca Mealor, age 60 of Commerce, GA passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. Born on Aug. 27, 1959 in Commerce, GA, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Margertte Porter Duncan. She was a CNA. Memorial services will be held 3-5 PM Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 at Unity Christian Church. Online condolences may be made...

Sep 30, 2019

Mr. Robert Earl Lee age 82 of Maysville passed away Sept. 30, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife Mildred K. Lee and his parents Hubert L and Elizabeth J. Lee. He was retired from the Atlanta Board of Education. Survivors include a son Robert BO Lee of Martin, Ga. 3 daughters Diane Lee (Larry) Deavers of...

Sep 29, 2019

William Johnny Sorrow, age 72 of Hull, GA passed away Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019.

Born on Oct. 30, 1946 in Athens GA, he was the son of the late Ida Mae Weaver. He was a painter.

Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date.

Online condolences...

Sep 28, 2019

Kyle Myers, age 29, of Dunedin, FL passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. Born on May 16, 1990 in Dunedin, FL, he was the son of Bruce K. and Kathleen Mann Myers. No services are scheduled at this time. Online condolences may be made at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com. Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, GA.