OBITUARY LISTINGS
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Commerce, GA, Jackson County, and Surrounding Areas.
Robert "June" Cleghorne
Aug 18, 2020
Robert “June” Cleghorne, age 74, of Colbert, GA entered the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020.
Born on Oct. 25, 1945 in Commerce, GA, June was the son of the late Robert Rosco and Addi Reba Patton Cleghorne. He was a self-employed painter, worked with Ivie Funeral Home, and was a member of...
Deborah Kaye Stowe
Aug 15, 2020
Miss Deborah Stowe. Miss Stowe passed away at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville, Georgia on Saturday August 15, 2020.
She was the daughter of Willard Stowe and the late Virginia Bridges Stowe. She is survived by her loving sisters, Carol (Don) Hill, Janie (Allan) Johnston, Angie (Ricky) Minish, she was blessed with 18 nieces and nephews who...
Dusty "Doc" Ray Dockery
Aug 12, 2020
Dusty "Doc" Ray Dockery, age 39 of Danielsville, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 after a brief illness.
Born on April 16, 1981 in Duluth, GA, Doc was the son of James Thomas Dockery and his late mother, Judith Anne McClean. He was loved and raised by Ralph and Laura Phillips. He was preceded in...
Geneva Gandy Pafford
Aug 11, 2020
Mrs. Geneva Gandy Pafford, of Maysville, Georgia passed away August 11, 2020 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Mrs. Pafford was the widow of the late Lessie Pafford and was proceeded in death by her son Tommy Pafford.
She was the daughter of Samuel and Sally Mae Gandy, and was born in Adel, Georgia.
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Shelley Spears Bunn
Aug 8, 2020
Ivie Funeral Home announces the passing of Shelley Spear Bunn on August 8, 2020. Shelley was born April 20, 1963 to the late Ralph Thomas Spears and Mildred Smith Spears. She is survived by her mother and husband, Johnny Neal Bunn, daughters Teresa Tatum and Robin(Alex) Pressley, sisters Sherry (Jerry) Conwell, Becky (Tony) Meeks and 7 grandchildren. She was...
Hank Thomas Williamson
Aug 8, 2020
Mr. Hank Thomas Williamson of Jefferson, Georgia passed away at Athens Piedmont Regional Hospital Saturday August 8, 2020
He was the son of the late Edward and Wynelle McGinnis Williamson. He leaves behind the love of his life, Rebecca Minish Williamson his wife, sons Timothy Williamson, and Richard Standridge (Julie), daughters, Tammy Gordon (Jason), Margie Adams (Mitchel),...
David Bruce Dorsey
Aug 7, 2020
Mr. David Bruce Dorsey, of Commerce, Georgia passed away at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital, on August 7, 2020. He was the son of Edward and Jeanette Dorsey.
Mr. Dorsey was a self-employed plumber by trade and was well known throughout the community for his plumbing skills and willingness to help others. He was of the Baptist faith....
Grace Howard Adams
Aug 7, 2020
Grace Howard Adams, age 85 of Maysville, GA passed away Friday, Aug. 7, 2020.
Born on March 22, 1935 in Gainesville, GA, Mrs. Adams was the daughter of the late Charlie Lee and Wilma Gailey Howard. She was a seamstress with Gainesville Manufacturing and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include sons,...
Tommy Edward Ford
Aug 6, 2020
Tommy Edward Ford, age 81 of Commerce, GA passed away Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 at his residence.
Born on Nov. 10, 1938 in Memphis, TN, Mr. Ford was the son of the late Thomas Jefferson and Minnie Greene Ford. He was the widower of Dora Jeanette Minish Ford, a corrections officer with Jackson County, was...
Ronald Herman Parson
Aug 6, 2020
Ronald Herman Parson, age 61 of Homer, GA passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020.
Born on Jan. 12, 1959 in Commerce, GA, Mr. Parson was the son of the late Herman Avery and Molly Sue Redmon Parson. He was a retired K-9 officer with the Georgia Department of Corrections, member of Bethany Christian Church, Past...
Bobby Ray Bagwell
Aug 6, 2020
Bobby Ray Bagwell, age 74 of Commerce, GA passed away Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020.
Born on Oct. 9, 1945 in Watkinsville, GA, Mr. Bagwell was the son of the late Howard and Annie Ruth Clark Bagwell. He was a construction worker with Southeastern Utilities and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include...
Evelyn Carbajal
Aug 5, 2020
Evelyn Carbajal, age 22 of Commerce, GA passed away Thursday, Aug. 5, 2020.
Born on April 8, 1998 in Gainesville, GA, Mrs. Crabajal was the daughter of Lorenzo Crabajal and the late Victoria Montes Crabajal. She worked at Home Depot and was of the Catholic faith.
Survivors include brothers, Jorge Carbajal,...
Winlyn Romny Baker
Jul 31, 2020
Mr. Winlyn R. Baker of Gainesville, passed away at his residence in the presences of his loving family.
Mr. Baker was an Army Veteran who served his nation during the Vietnam era and was stationed in Alaska. He was a self employed construction worker and a skilled craftsman.
Mr. Baker was the son of the...
Mary Louise (Gaines) Carey Cromer
Jul 31, 2020
Mrs. Mary Louise Gaines Carey Cromer of Commerce.
Mrs. Cromer passed away surrounded by her loving family at her residence.
She was the daughter of the late Clarence Guy and Macy Lee (Homes) Gaines. She is survived by her husband, J.C. Cromer, daughters, Debbie Andrews, Susan Parker and Michelle Jackman, son, Jason Cromer, brothers Guy,...
Edna Leona Allen
Jul 30, 2020
Mrs. Allen passed away at Northridge Medical Center, on July 30, 2020. She was the daughter, of Erby and Lilly Mae Wages, born in Atlanta and was a house wife all of her life.
She is proceeded in death by her husband, Brian C. Allen, son, "Buddy" Clovis Allen, daughters, Linda Dennis and Vickie Allen, brothers, Erby,...
Sara (Barnes) Long
Jul 29, 2020
Mrs. Sara Barnes Long, age 81, of Patterson, passed away early Wednesday morning (07/29/20) at Harborview Satilla in Waycross following an extended illness.
Born on February 11, 1939 in Jefferson, GA, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Ila Janet Jones Barnes. She attended Jefferson High School and lived most of her life in the...
Dennis "D.L." Mealor Sr.
Jul 25, 2020
Dennis “DL” Lane Mealor, Sr., age 97, died peacefully at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital on Saturday, July 25.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 68 years, Dorothy. Born in Nicholson on January 19, 1923 to Warren W. and Margie Woodall Mealor. He was one of six children. He was the last...
Glenn "Runt" Thomas Bennett
Jul 24, 2020
Mr. Glenn “Runt” Thomas Bennett, 47 years old, of Nicholson, Georgia passed away at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center on July 24, 2020.
Mr. Bennett is survived by his wife, Debra Bennett of the residence, son, Cody Bennett, daughters, Christa Bennett, Renia Bennett and Jennifer Bennett: parents, George and Kathy Bennett; brothers, Paul Bennett, and Mitchell Bennett;...
Brandon Keith Beck
Jul 24, 2020
Mr. Brandon Beck of Homer, Georgia. Mr. Beck passed away at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center on Friday July 24, 2020. Mr. Beck the valued employee of Proline where he served as a foreman overseeing the installation of primary service lines.
Mr. Beck is survived by his wife, Mesha Beck, sons, Leland & Ayden Beck: daughter, Hailey...
Gracie Mae Walker
Jul 22, 2020
Miss Gracie Mae Walker, infant, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020.
Born on July 22, 2020 in Athens, GA, Miss Gracie Mae was the daughter of Dylan and Lindsey Powell Walker. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, William Walker, grandmother, Patricia Walker, and great grandfather, Milton Powell.
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