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


