OBITUARY LISTINGS
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Commerce, GA, Jackson County, and Surrounding Areas.
Jerry Lowell Keezer
Jul 8, 2019
Jerry Lowell Keezer, 53, of Danielsville, Georgia passed in his home on Monday July 8, 2019. He was a loving father, son, uncle, brother and friend who will be missed by many. Jerry loved working outside and was a jack of all trades. Surviving him are his mother, Gloria Keezer also of Danielsville. His three children Lanea Johnson, Johnny Keezer...
Roy William Kitchens
Jul 5, 2019
Ivie Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Roy William Kitchens, age 70, of Carnesville, who passed away at his residence on Friday July 5, 2019. Mr. Kitchens was the son of the late Waymon Wayne Kitchens and the late Gladys Patterson Kitchens. Mr. Kitchens was a logger by trade. Survivors include his wife, Glenda Sue Hardy Kitchens, Carnesville, 2...
Sheila Jenkins Cotton
Jul 1, 2019
Sheila Jenkins Cotton, age 70 of Maysville, GA passed away Monday, July 1, 2019. Born in Weaver, Alabama on October 26, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Theadore R. and Hazel Vincent Butler. She was a CNA with BJC Medical Center, of the Baptist faith, and was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Butler. Survivors include her...

Donald Leon Daffron
Jun 24, 2019
Donald Leon Daffron, age 63 of Hull, GA passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 at his residence. No services have been scheduled at this time. Online condolences may be made at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com. Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, GA.

Shirley Louise Sunley
Jun 22, 2019
Shirley Louise Sunley, age 74 of Danielsville, GA passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019 at her residence. Born on May 1, 1945 in Orange Co., CA, she was the widow of Chuck Russell Sunley and was a textile worker with Harmony Grove Mill. Survivors include a son, Frederick Sunley. Services will be announced soon as they are available. Online condolences...
James Edward Turpin
Jun 21, 2019
James Edward Turpin, age 67 of Maysville, GA passed away Friday, June 21, 2019. Born on Nov. 21, 1951 in Commerce, GA, he was the son of Zelma Carroll Turpin and the late James Ralph Turpin. He was a master carpenter with Charles Slay Construction and was a member of Diamond Hill Baptist Church. Survivors in addition to his mother...
William Arnold Chesser
Jun 12, 2019
Ivie Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. William Arnold Chesser age 78 of Homer who passed away at his residence on June 12, 2019. Mr. Chesser was the son of the late L.J. and Myrtle Griffin Chesser. He was retired from CSX railroad based in Jacksonville, FL and was an Army veteran. In addition to his parents he was...
Linda Morrison
Jun 11, 2019
Linda S. Morrison, age 60 of Commerce, GA passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at her residence. Born on Jan. 20, 1959 in Athens, OH she was the daughter of the late Charles L. and Ruth A. Graham Sewell. She was retired from Walmart, a member of Blacks Creek Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by a sister, Leslie...

Bobby Ray Hansford
Jun 3, 2019
Bobby Ray Hansford, age 64 of Bowman, GA passed away Monday, June 3, 2019. Born on Dec. 17, 1954 in Athens, GA, he was the son of the late Phillip and Dorothy Sorrow Hansford. He was a truck driver, was preceded in death by a brother, Phillip Hansford, Jr. and a sister, Doris Hansford. Survivors include his wife, Clara Lee...

Billy Joe Linual Blocker
Jun 2, 2019
Billy Joe Linual Blocker, age 88 of Jefferson, GA passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019. Born on Sept. 22, 1930 in Dallas, TX, he was the son of the late Leonard Leon and Mary Elizabeth Bennett Blocker. He was the widow of Dorothy Earlene Simpkins Blocker and an auto mechanic. Survivors include sons, Billy Blocker, Gainesville, Royce Blocker, Jefferson, John...
Sharon Kay Cash
Jun 1, 2019
Sharon Kay Cash passed away at her residence Saturday June 1, 2019. She is survived by her husband David Mark Cash of the home along with a son Ryan Cash of Homer and 2 daughters Michelle Cash and Heather Cash both of Jefferson. 3 brothers also survive Darryl Patterson of Dallas, Ga., Allen Patterson of Dallas, Ga. and Doug Patterson...
Claudine Guyton Pressley
Jun 1, 2019
Claudine Guyton Pressley passed away Friday June 1, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Survivors include a son James Jeffery Looney of Pendergrass, 4 daughgters Brenda Martin of Bremen, Peggy Whisnant of Pendergrass, Lisa Jones and Darlene Boylan both of Pendergrass along with 14 grandchildren , 34 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in...
Lawrence Benjamin Weems
May 28, 2019
Lawrence Benjamin Weems of Commerce passed away May 28,2019 after a brief illness. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Inez Walls
May 25, 2019
Cora Inez Walls passed away Saturday May 25, 2019 of a brief illness. Ms. Walls was born on Jan. 15,1937. She is survived by a brother, Danny Paul Walls, Commerce; 3 sisters, Mary Agnes Brumley, Crawford, Evelyn Jean Willoughby, Watkinsville, Charlotte Bronez Ramsey, Commerce; 8 nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 3pm Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Galilee...
Scott Neal Stephens
May 16, 2019
Scott Neal Stephens, age 54 of Commerce, GA passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at his residence. Born on Feb. 20, 1965 in Naples, FL, he was the son of R.C. Stephens and the late Sheridan McKinnon. He was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by his brothers, Elliott McKinnon and Ron Stephens. Survivors in addition to...
Charlie Turpin
May 16, 2019
Charlie Turpin, age 73 of Homer, GA passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at his residence. Born on September 19, 1945 in Homer, GA, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary Whitfield Turpin. He was employed by the DOT and is preceded in death by a daughter, Tracey Turpin, brother, Edward Turpin and a grandchild, Robert Leon...
Roy Tanner
May 15, 2019
Roy Tanner, Jr. passed away May 15, 2019, at his home in Banks Crossing. Mr. Tanner was born on March 7, 1930 in Pumpkin Center, Georgia in Hall County. He was the son of the late Roy, Sr. and Annie Mae Garrison Tanner of Ellenwood, GA; was preceded in death by his brother, Frank Tanner, Ellenwood. He was an employee...
Kasey Lamar Hiland
May 11, 2019
Ivie Funeral Home announces the death of Mr.Kasey Lamar Hiland age 39 of Maysville who passed away at his residence on Saturday May 11, 2019. Mr. Hiland was a self-employed metal artist. He is survived by his wife, Allison Spafford Hiland of the home, his parents, Kerry Turpin and Jerry Hiland of Maysville, and a brother Kraig Hiland of Maysville....

Rebecca Harber Dixon
May 8, 2019
Rebecca Harber Dixon of Commerce, Georgia entered into eternal rest on May 8, 2019, at her home. Her life spanned 100 years and was distinguished throughout by her loving spirit coupled with her abiding faith. Born June 23, 1918 in Banks County, Georgia, Rebecca was the eldest child of Drucilla McCoy Harber and James Jasper Harber, Sr. Four sisters and...

Lonnie "Flip" Jewell Hambrick
May 7, 2019
Lonnie "Flip" Jewell Hambrick, age 72 of Athens, GA passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Born on Sept. 6, 1946 in Gainesville, GA, he was the son of the late Floyd and Lillian Jones Hambrick. He was a retired US Army military sergeant with 4 purple hearts and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include brothers and sisters-in-law, Mike &...