OBITUARY LISTINGS

Jul 9, 2020

Jack L. Whitlock, age 45 of Commerce, GA passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020.

Born on Aug. 12, 1974 in Athens, GA, Mr. Whitlock is the son of Jack L. Sr. and Mary Stephenson Whitlock. Mr. Whitlock was a resident at Northridge Rehabilitation where he contracted the corona virus as the virus progressed his battle...

Jul 8, 2020

James E. Smith, age 73 of Commerce, GA passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at his residence.

Born on March 16, 1947 in Jefferson, GA, Mr. Smith was the son of the late Jesse Wilson and Vera Louise Garrett Smith. He was the widower of Virginia Sharron Smith; a truck driver with Consolidated Freight Way,...

Jul 4, 2020

Sheila Ann House, age 43 of Jefferson, GA passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020.

Born on Jan. 22, 1977 in Norcross, GA, Miss. House was the daughter of the late John Ed House, Donna Jean House and Diane Smith House. She was a retired nurse and was preceded in death by a sister, Glenda House....

Jul 3, 2020

Homer, Georgia- Alex Cecil Tate 84 passed away on July 3, 2020 at North East Georgia Medical Gainesville, Georgia.

Cecil was born July 13, 1935 the son of the late Alex Tate and Grace Voyles Tate Bennett.

Cecil was employed in the drywall business for most of his life and worked many years for Hester...

Jul 2, 2020

Alexsandra Protsesku 86 of Auburn, Ga. passed away Thursday July 2, 2020 at North East Georgia Barrow Hospital. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and a seamstress by trade. She was proceeded in death by her husband Illya Protsesku. She was the last of twelve siblings to pass away.

She was very loved...

Jun 29, 2020

Mr. Roy Gee, Jr., age 90 of Pendergrass, GA died June 29, 2020 at Northridge Rehab in Commerce, GA.  He was the son of the late Roy Gee, Sr and Emma Fowler Gee. and a retired retail car salesman. He was a Veteran in the US Army.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sara Tolbert...

Jun 27, 2020

Fred Swain, age 90 of Commerce, GA passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Northridge Rehabilitation.

Born on March 9,1930 in Jackson County, GA, Mr. Swain was the son of the late Walter and Annie Lou Swain. He was a retired farmer, of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by his wife Mozell (Payne) Swain...

Jun 26, 2020

Ivie funeral Home announces the passing of Mr. Danny E. Johnson of Pendergrass, Georgia who passed away June 26, 2020 at home, while surrounded by his loving family.

He was the son of the late Henry Gamble Johnson and Hazel Marie Reavis Johnson. He was a master cabinet maker a craft he passed on to his son...

Jun 23, 2020

Manuel Huizar Cortes, age 86 of Commerce, GA passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

Born on Oct. 14, 1933 in Tlatenango, Zacatecas, Mexico, Mr. Cortes was the son of the late Cruz Huizar and Nicolasa Cortes. He was the widower of Isidra Cortes, preceded in death by a son, Conrado Huizar, was a farmer, and...

Jun 22, 2020

James H. Henson, age 65 of Maysville, GA passed away Monday, June 22, 2020.

Born on Sept. 30, 1954 in Murphy, NC, Mr. Henson was the son of the late John T. and Darlene Edwards Henson. He was retired from Mar Jac Poultry and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include...

Jun 18, 2020

Billy Roger Chandler, age 86 of Commerce, GA passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020.

Born on Sept. 4, 1933 Mr. Chandler was the son of the late John and Sarah Chandler. He was a bridge construction supervisor, a veteran in the United States Air Force, a loving son of God, and was preceded in death...

Jun 14, 2020

Pamela M. Drake, age 73 of Commerce, GA passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020.

Born on Nov. 14, 1946 in Boston, Mass., Mrs. Drake was the daughter of the late Homer and Ethel Bawden Drake.

Survivors include a sister, Nancy (Robert) Laughlin of Commerce, GA.

A memorial...

Jun 14, 2020

Herlinda Aguirre, age 40 of Commerce, GA passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020.

Born on Nov. 7, 1979 in Jutiapa, Guatemala, Mrs. Aguirre was the daughter of Juan Aguirre and Celia Espina. She was a member of Iglesia Bethel Church.

Survivors include her husband, Jose Valle of the home; son, Christian...

Jun 12, 2020

Mr. Winfred Chandler 62 of Commerce passed away Friday June 12, 2020.  He was the son of the late Tot and  Ella Mae Wells Chandler.  He was retired from the GDOT.  Survivors include his wife Barbara Wright Chandler of the home, sons, Benjamin Chandler, Earnest Carson Antwon Jenon Harris; daughter Tykia Williams, sisters Betty Jean Wood and Joanne Cantrell. ...

May 31, 2020

Carl “Wayne” McDearis , age 78 of Commerce, GA passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020.

Born on March 24, 1942 in Atlanta, GA.  Mr. McDearis was the son of the late Carl Richard and Mittie Morris McDearis.  He was retired after 39 years from Western Electric / AT&T / Lucent Technologies as a Director of...

May 31, 2020

Doyle L. Cromer, age 85 of Commerce, GA passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at his residence.

Born on Nov. 24, 1934 in Madison County, GA, Mr. Cromer was the son of the late Thomas Sebron and Sarah Amie Bond Cromer. He was the widower of Vivian L. Cromer, was a member of New Bethel...

May 30, 2020

Anthony Clint Thomas, age 33 of Danielsville, GA passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020 at his residence.

Born on Feb. 14, 1987 in Augusta, GA, Mr. Thomas was the son of Albert and Irene Shelton Thomas.

Survivors in addition to his parents include brothers, David Thomas, Charles Griggs; sisters, Suzanne Gosnell...

May 29, 2020

Robert Lee Kitchens, age 71 of Hull, GA passed away Friday, May 29, 2020.

Born on June 3, 1948 in Franklin County, GA, Mr. Kitchens was the son of the late John Hoyt and Kathleen Elrod Kitchens. He was of the Baptist faith, retired from Mt. Vernon Mills and was preceded in death by a...

May 19, 2020

Charles Benjamin “Ben” Rogers, age 80 of Maysville, GA passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at his residence.

Born on June 16, 1939 in Cartersville, GA, Mr. Rogers was the son of the late Jim Tom and Bessie Mae Richards Rogers. He served as a missionary with Baptist Builders.

Survivors include his wife,...

May 18, 2020

Terry Joe Baxter, age 64 of Royston, GA passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 at his residence.

Born on March 28, 1956 in Shettland, England, Mr. Baxter was the son of the late Gaston LaFayette and Myrdie R. Pearson Baxter. He was in the United States Marine Corp, a member of Price Chapel Church of God in...