OBITUARY LISTINGS
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Commerce, GA, Jackson County, and Surrounding Areas.
Annette "Rusty" Martin
May 6, 2019
Annette "Rusty" Martin, age 74 of Lexington, GA passed away Monday, May 6, 2019. Born on February 18, 1945 in Lancaster, SC, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Gladys Hinson. She was the widow of her 1st husband, Frank R. Bryson and 2nd husband, Gene Martin, retired as general laborer with Jefferson Mills, and was preceded in...
Shianne Marie Hibbitt
May 4, 2019
Shianne Marie Hibbitt, age 23 of Commerce, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019. Born on April 9, 1996 in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of Vernon Shane and Sonia Evans Hibbitt of Danielsville, GA. She was an injection mold fabricator with Tica in Pendergrass. Survivors in addition to her parents include a son, Mason Tatgenhorst, Commerce; brothers, Shane Lee...
Samuel Richard Standridge
May 2, 2019
Samuel Richard Standridge, Sr., age 78 of Commerce, GA passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019. Born on April 20, 1941 in Commerce, GA, he was the son of the late Ruel and Annie Blalock Standridge. He was a textile laborer with Harmony Grove and Jefferson Mill, of the Baptist faith, and was preceded in death by brothers, Tommy Standridge, Paul...

Vickie Lynn Jones
Apr 29, 2019
Vickie Lynn Jones, age 54 of Danielsville, GA passed away Monday, April 29, 2019. Born on May 26, 1964 in Commerce, GA, she was the daughter of Ann Kitchens Bellamy and the late William Alfred Patrick. She was a server with Waffle House for 12 years, a member of the Commerce Church of God and was preceded in death by...
James Harold "Cooter" Lawson
Apr 28, 2019
James Harold "Cooter" Lawson, age 71 of Jefferson, GA passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019 at his residence. Born on June 30, 1947 in Nauvoo, AL, he was the son of the late Jack and Reathel Wimpy Lawson. He was a self employed carpenter, a US Army veteran, of the Baptist faith, a 1966 graduate of North Gwinnett High School,...

Lucille Mcever Barrett
Apr 27, 2019
Lucille McEver Barrett age 75 of Lebanon, TN formerly of Commerce passed away April 27, 2019 at Vanderbilt University Hospital. She was on Oct. 11, 1943 to the late Henry & Katharine Wagner McEver. Survivors include daughter, Billinda Barret of Tennessee, numerous other relatives also survive. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Wednesday May 8,...
John "Eddie" Kinsey
Apr 18, 2019
John Edward "Eddie" Kinsey, age 48 of Gainesville, GA passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019. Born on Jan. 21, 1971 in Gainesville, GA, he was the son of the late Linda Satterfield Kinsey. He was an inspector with Hayes Wheels and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a daughter, Raven Cagle Kinsey, Gainesville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jeff & Stacy Kinsey,...
Jennifer Emma Angel
Apr 15, 2019
Jennifer Emma Angel age 31 of Carnesville passed away Monday April 15, 2019 at her sister's residence in Oakwood. Miss Angel was born October 25, 1987 in Lawrenceville, GA to the late Charles & Betty Vaughan Angel. She was preceded in death by her sister, Lori Michelle Angel & brother, Randy Angel. Memorial services will be held 1 P.M. Saturday...
Lee Anthony Hooper
Apr 15, 2019
Lee Anthony Hooper, age 40 of Maysville, GA passed away Monday, April 15, 2019. Born on April 26, 1978 in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late William Ivel Hooper and Donna Mae Colella Hooper. He was employed with Pristine Golf. Survivors include his wife, Mary Melinda Wood Hooper of the residence; brothers, Jesse Hooper and Patrick Nerber;...
Terry William Ervin
Apr 13, 2019
Terry William Ervin, age 57 of Homer, GA passed away, Saturday, April 13, 2019. Born on March 3, 1962 in Commerce, GA, he was the son of Carol Batchelor Ervin and the late George William Ervin. He was an electrician. Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Stacey Perry Ervin of the residence; daughter & son-in-law, Tiarra &...
Steven Wolfgang Rettig
Apr 9, 2019
Steven Wolfgang Rettig, age 53 of Commerce, GA passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Born on April 5, 1966 in San Pedro, CA, he was the son of Jack Lee and Louise Myers Rettig. He was the widower of Sonda Morgan Rettig, a construction worker, and superintendent with Brasfield and Gorrie Company, AL. Survivors in addition to his parents include...

John Ralph Arnold
Apr 7, 2019
John Ralph Arnold, Jr., age 90 of Maysville, GA passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019. Born on Dec. 10, 1928 in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of the late John Ralph Sr. & Rebecca Dampier Arnold. He was a United States Army veteran. Survivors include a son, John Ralph Arnold, III, Stuart, FL; and 2 grandchildren. A memorial service...
Frances C. Wilson
Apr 7, 2019
Frances C. Wilson, age 90 of Commerce, GA passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019. Born on Feb. 5, 1929 in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late Cleo Ralf Cheek. She was the widow of J.C. Wilson and was retired from General Times. Survivors include a son, Randall D. Wheless, Commerce; daughter, Sally White, Mt. Airy, GA; sister,...
Johnny Bagwell Bagwell
Apr 5, 2019
Johnny Edward Bagwell age 58 of Commerce passed away Friday April 5, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Bagwell was born October 28, 1960 in Commerce to Bertie Mealor Bagwell & the late Tillman Bagwell. Mr. Bagwell served his Country in the United States Army and retired from the Department of Transportation. Survivors include, son, Jonathan Bagwell, daughters, Bobbie Bagwell &...
Joshua Blake Conner
Apr 5, 2019
Infant Joshua Blake Conner of Commerce, GA passed away Friday, April 5, 2019. Born in Braselton, GA, he is the son of Joshua Lamar and Misty Gayle Phillips Conner. He is preceded in death by a grandfather, Sammy Gaddis and grandmother, Martha Crane. Survivors in addition to his parents include his God-parents, Brad & Jodi Slade, Commerce; grandparents, Grady &...

Henry Grady Brown
Apr 1, 2019
Henry Grady Brown, age 76 of Colbert, GA passed away Monday, April 1, 2019. Born on Nov. 16, 1942 in Danielsville, GA, he was the son of the late Jessie and Mollie Simmons Brown. He was the widow of Linda Bray Brown, and a retired truck driver. Survivors include friend, Annie Mae Kitchens; sons, Terry Brown, Danielsville, Travis Brown, Commerce;...
Johnnie Sue Hill
Mar 31, 2019
Johnnie Sue Hill, age 82 of Commerce, GA passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019. Born on Sept. 25, 1936 in Commerce, GA, she was the daughter of the late John William and Willie May Payne Patrick. She was the widow of James Hill and worked with Blue Bell. She was preceded in death by a son, Junior Cain; daughter, Betty...
Betty Ann Garrett
Mar 30, 2019
Betty Ann Garrett, age 75 of Maysville, GA passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019 at her residence. Born on June 6, 1943 in Lula, GA, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Bell Childs Frady. She was the widow of Charles Garrett and a housekeeper. Survivors include a son, Edward Garrett, Maysville; daughters, Mary Gary, Maysville, Linda Cowart,...
James Robert Toney
Mar 30, 2019
James Robert Toney, age 52 of Commerce, GA passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019. Born on Aug. 11, 1966 in Savannah, GA, he was the son of Beverly Wiley Toney of Commerce, GA and the late Warren S. Toney. He was a self employed construction worker. Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Patsy Jean Tittle Toney of...
Elijah George Allan Poe
Mar 28, 2019
Elijah George Allan Poe, age 20 of Maysville, GA passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019. Born on Feb. 11, 1999 in Gainesville, GA, he was the son of Clayton A. & Lori Poe of Jefferson and Christa P. & Richard Christopher of Maysville. He was a musician, a member of New Grace Church in Commerce, GA where he served as...