OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Thomas Buckner

Thomas Buckner

May 11, 2018

Thomas Buckner, Sr., age 72 of Maysville, GA (formerly of Lynn Haven, FL) passed away Friday, May 11th, 2018 at Brookside Assisted Living. Mr. Buckner was born September 23rd, 1945 in Panama City, FL to the late James and Marnie Nell Jones Buckner. He was of the Baptist faith and was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force....

Crystal  Dawn Manus

Crystal Dawn Manus

May 9, 2018

Crystal Dawn Manus age 37 of Commerce passed away May 9, 2018 at her residence. Crystal was born August 30, 1980 in Commerce to Mabel Mathis Manus and the late John Boswell. She was a clerk at Home Depot. She was preceded in death by nephew, Michael Pearson. Survivors include, Mother, Mabel Mathis Manus of Commerce, Son, Hunner Keith of...

Charles  F. Cape

Charles F. Cape

May 5, 2018

Charles F. Cape age 81 of Gillsville passed away Saturday May 5, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Cape was born October 23, 1936 in Gillsville, Georgia to the late William Gordon & Lille Mae Sims Cape. He lived his entire life in Gillsville. He was retired from Gold Kist after 54 years of service & was...

Timothy  Alan Richey

Timothy Alan Richey

Apr 28, 2018

Timothy Alan Richey age 56 of Commerce passed away Saturday April 28, 2018 at the Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mr. Richey was born Sept. 4, 1961 in Athens, Georgia to Jessie Lou McRee Richey and the late Thad Richey. He was a member of Blacks Creek Baptist Church in Commerce. Survivors include his mother, Jessie Lou Richey of Commerce, sons,...

Cecil  Hostetter Blanton

Cecil Hostetter Blanton

Apr 27, 2018

Cecil Hostetter Blanton, Sr., age 86 of Barnesville, GA passed away Friday, April 27, 2018. Born on Oct. 1, 1931 in Macon, GA, he was the son of the late Forrest Anderson and Eura Lee Bell Blanton. He served our country as a Marine in the Korean War Era. He retired as a security officer, and was of the Protestant...

Deborah  A. Macks

Deborah A. Macks

Apr 27, 2018

Deborah A. Macks, age 62 of Winder, GA passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at her residence. Born on January 22, 1956 in Chamblee, GA, she was the daughter of Gloria Moulder and the late Marvin Honea. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer Macks. Survivors in addition to her mother include a husband,...

Linda  Dianne Tompkins

Linda Dianne Tompkins

Apr 25, 2018

Linda Dianne Tompkins, age 72 of Commerce, GA passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at her residence. Born on September 18, 1945 in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late Henry Bingham and Vivian Youngblood Reese. She was the widow of George Thompkins, a homemaker, of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by a son, Gary...

Sybil  Tucker Simpkins

Sybil Tucker Simpkins

Apr 24, 2018

Sybil Tucker Simpkins, age 92 of Commerce, GA passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Born on July 9, 1925 in Carnesville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Eula Westbrooks Tucker. She was the widow of Carl A. Simpkins, retired from Sears, a member of First Baptist Church Commerce, and was preceded in death by a daughter,...

John  Wesley Joslin

John Wesley Joslin

Apr 19, 2018

John Wesley Joslin, age 50 of Comer, GA passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018. Born on September 7, 1967 to Joe and Catherine Cox Joslin. Online condolences may be made at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, GA.

Daniel  Joseph Piemontesi

Daniel Joseph Piemontesi

Apr 17, 2018

Daniel Joseph Piemontesi, age 59 of Danielsville, GA passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at his residence. Born in Wellston, MI on May 20, 1958, he was the son of the late Daniel and Rachel Smith Piemontesi. Online condolences may be made at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, GA.

Calvin  E. Hartness

Calvin E. Hartness

Apr 5, 2018

Calvin E. Hartness, age 90 of Atlanta, GA passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018. Born on July 12, 1927 in Cartersville, GA, he was the son of the late Arlie and Martha Etta Payne Hartness. He was a teacher and football coach with Fulton County School System, of the Methodist faith and preceded in death by a son, Tommy Hartness,...

Michael  Beverly Landon

Michael Beverly Landon

Apr 3, 2018

Michael Beverley Landon, age 59 of Commerce, GA passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Born on January 23, 1959 in Manhattan, KS, he was the son of John Landon and the late Beverley Lander Sifers. He was a sales representative with Incentive Travel Sales and Marketing and was of the Episcopal faith. Survivors in addition to his father include a...

Teagan  Leigh Tomlin

Teagan Leigh Tomlin

Apr 2, 2018

Infant Teagan Leigh Tomlin, 7 months old, of Commerce, GA passed away Monday, April 2, 2018. Born on August 18, 2017 in Gainesville, GA, she was the daughter of Ben Harrell and Ariel Tomlin. She was preceded in death by a great-grandfather, Buddy Tweedell. Survivors in addition to her parents include her grandparents, Jerry & Trish Tomlin, Commerce, Elaine Tomlin,...

Judy  Faye Roberts

Judy Faye Roberts

Mar 30, 2018

Judy Faye Roberts, age 57 of Commerce, GA passed away Friday, March 30, 2018. Born on June 19, 1960 in Commerce, GA, she was the daughter of the late Gene and Jeanette Roach Turpin. Mrs. Roberts was the widow of Davis Roberts, a former employee of Ingles, and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by a...

Eddie  Dean Fowler

Eddie Dean Fowler

Mar 30, 2018

Eddie Dean Fowler, age 67 of Ila, GA passed away Friday, March 30, 2018 at his residence. Born on December 17, 1950 in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of the late Eddie and Vivian Smith Fowler. He was a retired taxi driver. Services will be announced at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com Arrangements are...

Samuel  Herbert Self

Samuel Herbert Self

Mar 27, 2018

Samuel Herbert Self, age 83 of Arnoldsville, GA passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Born on October 17, 1934 in Madison, GA, he was the son of the late Homer and Ruth Canup Self. He was a US Army veteran, of the Pentecostal faith and is preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth Shackleford Self; brothers, Hillman Self, Wiley...

Roger  E. Bray

Roger E. Bray

Mar 27, 2018

Roger E. Bray, Sr., age 63 of Colbert, GA passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Born on Oct. 2, 1954 in Royston, GA, he was the son of the late Arthur E. and Irene Bellamy Bray. He was a retired landscaper. Mr. Bray was preceded in death by a sister, Carrie Y. Bray. Survivors include a son, Roger E. Bray,...

Sharlyn  Marie Rowland

Sharlyn Marie Rowland

Mar 23, 2018

Sharlyn Marie Rowland, age 65 of Hull, GA passed away Friday, March 23, 2018 at her residence. Born on July 29, 1952 in Savannah, GA to the late Gaston and Myrte Pearson Baxter. She was a homemaker, of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Hamilton. Survivors include her husband, Dennis Rowland of the residence;...

James  Cornelious Mcleroy

James Cornelious Mcleroy

Mar 21, 2018

James Cornelious McLeroy, age 79, of Athens, GA passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Born on July 02, 1938 in Madison County, GA, Mr. McLeroy was the son of the late Jessie and Emma Spence McLeroy. He was a Military Policeman in the United States Army and was preceded in death by a brother, Jessy McLeroy and sister, Vivan McLeroy....

Donald  Matthew Osgood

Donald Matthew Osgood

Mar 19, 2018

Donald Matthew Osgood, age 90 of Maysville, GA passed away Monday, March 19, 2018. Born on July 18, 1927 in Rochester, NH to the late Robert E. Sr. and Evelyn Canavan Osgood. He was a priest, member of St. Catherine Laboure' Catholic Church and was a US Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert E. Osgood,...