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Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Commerce, GA, Jackson County, and Surrounding Areas.

Mary  "Linda" Cleghorne

Mary "Linda" Cleghorne

Aug 10, 2019

Mary "Linda" Howard Cleghorne, age 72 of Colbert, GA passed away Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. Born on June 20, 1947 in Arcadia Desato, FL, she was the daughter of the late Seth A. and Mary Lucy Ballard Howard. She was a homemaker and of the Protestant faith. She was preceded in death by brothers & sister-in-law, Fred (Louise) Howard, Robert...

Shirley  Mae Byers

Shirley Mae Byers

Aug 9, 2019

Shirley Mae Byers, age 76 of Maysville, GA passed away Friday, August 9, 2019 at her residence. Born on March 28, 1943 in Canton, OH, she was the daughter of the late Geral and Dorothy Beadnell Barnhart. She was the widow of J.B. Byers and was a housewife. Survivors include sons, Jay Byers and Arthur Byers, both of Maysville; daughters,...

Genora  F. Green

Genora F. Green

Aug 8, 2019

Genora F. Green, age 91, of Commerce, GA passed away Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. Born on Feb. 9, 1928 in Buford, GA, she was the daughter of the late Alvie and Ruth Jenkins Freeman. Survivors include two daughters, Glenda Martindale, Goldsboro, NC, and Linda Barclay, Westfield, WI. A memorial service will be held 2 pm Monday, Aug. 12, 2019 at...

Edward Green

Edward Green

Aug 2, 2019

Edward Green, age 47 of Toledo, OH passed away Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019. Survivors include his wife, Lillian Riffle Green of the residence; son, Tim Green, Lawrenceville; daughters, Marlene Martinez, Holland, OH, Kimberly Tittle, Winder, Rebecca VanGotum, Watkinsville; brothers, Buster Green, Jefferson, Bo Green, Toledo, OH, R.L. Green, McCaysville, GA; sisters, Wilma Head, Michagan, Linda Green, NC; 17 grandchildren; and...

Roseann  Heather Austin

Roseann Heather Austin

Jul 31, 2019

Roseann Heather Austin, age 39 of Commerce, GA passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at her residence. Born on Dec. 11, 1979 in Royston, GA, Ms. Austin was the daughter of the late Blanton Jackson and Dorthy Embrick Ann Austin. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a brother, Blanton Austin, II, Folsom, CA. Graveside services will be held...

Mary Evelyn Maddox Bennett Porter

Mary Evelyn Maddox Bennett Porter

Jul 25, 2019

Mary Evelyn Maddox Bennett Porter, age 85 of Commerce, GA passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019. Born on June 5, 1934 in Carnesville, GA she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Millinette Lowe Maddox. She is the widow of J.C. Bennett and Randell Porter, a housewife, and was preceded in death by a daughter, Jean Woods; brother, Joe...

Kenneth  Glenn Ashley

Kenneth Glenn Ashley

Jul 21, 2019

Kenneth Glenn Ashley, age 70 of Danielsville, GA passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019. Born on Feb. 7, 1949 in Abbeville, SC, he was the son of Beatrice Chadwick Ashley and the late Harvey Glenn. He was a Deputy Warden and was a member of Blacks Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Selena Rush Ashley, of the residence; Jeffrey...

Bobby  Gene Loden

Bobby Gene Loden

Jul 17, 2019

Bobby Gene Loden, 60 of Commerce passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Mr. Loden was the son of the late Burnice Hubert Loden and the late Reba Murray Loden. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Elaine Loden. Son; Michael Mahoney of Troup, Texas. Stepson; Gary Cox of Commerce. Daughter; Tiffany Kinney of Commerce; Stepdaughters Ann Jernigan and Crystal Boyer both of...

Harold  Paul Payne

Harold Paul Payne

Jul 17, 2019

Harold Paul Payne, 88 of Commerce passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Born in Gainesville, GA to the late William and Fannie Payne, he was a member of Commerce Church of God and retired from Harmony Grove Mill. Harold was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Ann Hill Payne, and his second wife, Ann Payne. Survivors include his...

Jerry  Lowell Keezer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...