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Recent Obituaries

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

Nancy  Gray Swiggett

Nancy Gray Swiggett

Oct 29, 2016

Ms. Nancy Gray Swiggett age 86 of Atlanta, Georgia formerly of Greensboro, NC passed peacefully on October 29, 2016. Nancy is survived by two brothers, Doug Swiggett of Greensboro, NC & Sidney Swiggett of Williamsburg, VA. Additionally, she is survived by numerous nieces & nephews. She is preceded in death by her longtime friend & companion Martha Moore, along with...

David  Roger Fannin

David Roger Fannin

Oct 24, 2016

David Roger Fannin, age 75 of Commerce, GA passed away Monday October 24, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Fannin was the son of the late Virginia McIntyre. He was a retired industrial maintenance worker with Borgwarner and served our country in the US Army. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Heather Fannin, Commerce; grandchildren, Katie, Cameron and Joshua....

Glenda  Clarene Parker

Glenda Clarene Parker

Oct 22, 2016

Glenda Clarene Parker age 73 of Commerce passed away Saturday Oct. 22, 2016 at her residence. Services to be held at a later date. On line condolences may be made to the family at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com Ivie Funeral home, Commerce.

Olive  Mozelle Clark

Olive Mozelle Clark

Oct 19, 2016

Olive Mozelle Scarborough Clark, age 90 of Commerce, GA passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016. Mrs. Clark was the daughter of the late Joe and Blanche Gurley Scarborough, was a homemaker and a member of Crossroads Worship Center Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Clark; brothers, Harold Scarborough, Jim Scarborough, Glen Scarborough; and sister,...

Donald  L. Richardson

Donald L. Richardson

Oct 12, 2016

Donald Richardson, age 57 of Statham, GA passed away Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Braselton, GA. Mr. Richardson was the son of the late Jack and Janet Travis Richardson, a US Army veteran, and a dump truck driver with White Knight trucking company. Survivors include his wife, Patsy Kirk Richardson of the residence; sons, Matthew, Micah,...

Carl  G. Mann

Carl G. Mann

Oct 8, 2016

Mr. Carl G. Mann age 92 of Winterville passed away Saturday Oct. 8, 2016 at the Northridge Medical Center. No services are planned at this time. On line condolences may be made to the family at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce.

Gloria  Jean Appleby

Gloria Jean Appleby

Oct 8, 2016

Gloria Jean Skiles Appleby age 75 of Danielsville passed away Saturday Oct. 8, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. Appleby was born April 18, 1941 in Christiana, PA. She worked for the Clarke County School System, and was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon & Kathryn Chestnut Davis, and a son, Eddie Appleby. Survivors include, husband, Harold Appleby of Danielsville,...

Martha Ann Evans Tanner

Martha Ann Evans Tanner

Oct 5, 2016

Martha Ann Evans Tanner, age 81, went to be with her Lord and Savior on early Wednesday morning, October 5, 2016. She passed away at her home in Commerce, GA. Mrs. Tanner was the daughter of the late Clint and Reba Cleghorn Evans, and sister of the late John H. Evans. Mrs. Tanner was employed as a seamstress at Blue...

George Patat

George Patat

Oct 4, 2016

George Patat age 73 of Carnesville passed away Tuesday October 4, 2016. Mr. Patat was born November 20, 1942 to the late Harry & Lula Kay Patat. He had a Bachelor's degree, and was a manager with the Georgia Department of Health. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Nathan Patat. Survivors include, son & daughter in law, Eric...

Hazel  Wylie Mcmichael

Hazel Wylie Mcmichael

Oct 1, 2016

Hazel Wylie McMichael age 88 of Maysville passed away October 1, 2016 at the Athens Regional Medical Center. Mrs. McMichael was born Jan. 20, 1928 in Chamblee, GA to the late Paul Albert & Effie Davis Wylie. She was a bookkeeper and was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Franklin McMichael. Survivors include, daughter, Kathryn Walterhouse of Maysville, 2...

Norris  William Ray

Norris William Ray

Oct 1, 2016

Norris William Ray age 74 of Maysville passed away October 1, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Ray was born June 7, 1942 in Commerce to the late Horace & Ruth Parker Ray. He was retired, and had worked at Goldkist. Mr. Ray was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his sister, Frances Ray Garrison. Survivors include...

Ester  M. Jones

Ester M. Jones

Oct 1, 2016

Ester M. Jones, age 98 of Commerce, GA passed away Saturday, October 01, 2016. Mrs. Jones was the daughter of the late Eva Clark Lynch, was the widow of Weldon Jones, and was a retired supervisor with General Times. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, October 04, 2016 at Grey Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Allen Vickery...

Samuel Brown

Samuel Brown

Sep 28, 2016

Samuel Brown, age 93 of Comer, GA passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016. Mr. Brown was retired from Coggins Granite. Survivors include 3 sons, Leroy N. Brown, Alwin B. Brown, and Leonard A. Brown, all of England; 2 sisters, 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at...

Thad Richey

Thad Richey

Sep 25, 2016

Thad Richey, age 83, a lifelong resident of Commerce, GA passed away Sunday September 25, 2016. Mr. Richey was the son of the late J.W. and Lessie Martin Richey, a veteran of the US Army 1953-1955, was retired from Westinghouse/ABB, and a long time member of Blacks Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Jessie Lou McRee Richey of the...

Wesley  F. Ivie

Wesley F. Ivie

Sep 23, 2016

Wesley F. Ivie 56, of Winterville passed away Friday Sept. 23, 2016. Mr. Ivie was born May 18, 1960 in Dallas, Texas to Shelby Jean Sutton & the late Ferrell Junior Ivie. He worked at Dupont as a beaming machine operator, and was a member of the Oglethorpe Avenue Church of Christ in Athens. He was preceded in death by...

Harvey  Walt Nash

Harvey Walt Nash

Sep 22, 2016

Harvey Walt Nash, age 65 of Colbert, GA passed away Thursday September 22, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Nash was the son of the late Harvey William and Nellie Mae Taylor Nash. He was the widower of Cathryn Nash and was retired from Pepsi Cola. Survivors include 2 brothers, Lloyd Nash, Danielsville, Freddie Nash, Comer; and sister, Minnie Rose Fernandez,...

Curtis  Leroy Mcintire

Curtis Leroy Mcintire

Sep 15, 2016

Curtis L. McIntire, age 61 of Commerce, GA passed away Thursday September 15, 2016. Mr. McIntire was the son of the late LeRoy Harvey and Sue Elmore Leachman McIntire and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness. He was preceded in death by a sister, Theresa Marsingill. Survivors include 3 brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank A. (Pam) McIntire,...

James  Lamar Wiley

James Lamar Wiley

Sep 14, 2016

James Lamar Wiley, Sr., age 87 of Carnesville, GA passed away Wednesday September 14, 2016. Mr. Wiley was the son of the late A.B. and Bertha Ward Wiley and was the widower of Martha Tatum Wiley. He was preceded in death by 2 daughters, Jan Moor and Melissa Beatty. Survivors include 2 sons, James L. Wiley, Jr., Carnesville, Donald W....

Kathryn  Anne Faulkner

Kathryn Anne Faulkner

Sep 11, 2016

Kathryn Anne Faulkner, age 57 of Hull, GA passed away Sunday September 11, 2016. Mrs. Faulkner was the daughter of the late James W. and Elizabeth Faulkner. Survivors include a brother, Nathan Faulkner, IN; and a sister, Norma Pylant, Athens. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at iviefuneralhomecommerce.com Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce...

Roy  L. Cobb

Roy L. Cobb

Sep 11, 2016

Roy L. Cobb, age 54 of Commerce, GA passed away Sunday September 11, 2016. Mr. Cobb was the son of C. Mae Karr Cobb and the late Douglas L. Cobb and is preceded in death by a brother, David Cobb. Survivors in addition to his mother include a sister and brother-in-law, Yvonne and Scott Lusk, Commerce; nephews, Warren Lusk and...