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


