OBITUARY LISTINGS
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Commerce, GA, Jackson County, and Surrounding Areas.
Rickey Dale Johnson
Jan 15, 2020
Rickey Dale Johnson, age 58 of Maysville passed away Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020.
He was the son of the late John and Olivia Hogg Johnson. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by a brother, Glenn Johnson.
Survivors include a son, Christopher Glenn Johnson of Maysville; 2 daughters, Candice Johnson of Winder and Chasity Stewart of...
Charles Van Cruiz Chandler
Jan 14, 2020
Charles Van Cruiz Chandler, age 28 of Cleveland, GA passed away Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020.
Born on March 1, 1992 in Athens, GA, Mr. Chandler was the son of Robert Chandler and Dawn Baird Chandler. He was a brick mason and was preceded in death by a brother, Dusty Daniel.
Survivors...
Deborah (Shook) Crawford
Jan 13, 2020
Deborah Shook Crawford, age 63 of Toccoa, GA passed away Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.
Born on Oct. 28, 1956 in Commerce, GA, Mrs. Crawford was the daughter of the late Joseph (Bud) and Mary Nell Arron Morgan. She was a homemaker, a member of Tony Hill Baptist Church, and was the widow of Charles Crawford....
Frances Jeanelle (Crowe) Houze
Jan 12, 2020
Frances Jeanelle Houze, age 93 of Marietta, GA passed away Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020.
Born on Sept. 30, 1926 in Marietta, GA, Mrs. Houze was the daughter of that late Rev. Emory and Emma Hunt Crowe. She was the widow of James Lester Houze.
Jeanelle was a charter member of Glade Road Baptist Church, past...
Janis Elaine Webb Berryman
Jan 9, 2020
Janis Elaine Webb Berryman was born in Commerce, GA, on February 9, 1948, and died at the age of 71 as a resident of Pacific, WA. After an extended illness and complications with her chronic illnesses, she passed away peacefully with the love and support of her children by her side on January 9, 2020, at Franciscan Hospice House...
George Stewart Bolton
Jan 4, 2020
George Stewart Bolton, age 87 of Maysville, GA passed away Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020.
Born on March 5, 1932 in Maysville, GA, he was the son of the late Ellis and Annie Mae Garrison Bolton. He was a farmer, the widower of Ruth Mealor Bolton and was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Bolton, and sisters,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...


