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Local Obituaries for Commerce, GA, Jackson County, and Surrounding Areas.
John Harvey Smith
Mar 28, 2015
Rev John Harvey Smith 91 of Dawsonville died March 28, 2015 at his residence . He is survived by his wife Brenda Smith of the home, brother and sister in law Ronald and Emelita Young of Dawsonville, and special friends Cicero and Cita Odom. Seven grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive....
Lawrence Kimsey Allen
Mar 28, 2015
Ivie Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Lawrence Kimsey Allen, age 72, of Commerce who passed away at Gentiva Hospice House, Athens on Saturday, March 28, 2015. Mr. Allen was the son of the late J.A. Allen and the late Neva Wood Allen. Mr. Allen's wishes were to be cremated and no services are planned at this time.
Ernest Edwin Edwards
Mar 27, 2015
Ernest Edwin Edwards born July 4th, 1928 went to be with the Lord on March 27th, 2015. He is survived by his daughter Deborah (Faron) Power of Lancaster, CA; his son Dennis (Marie) Edwards of Acworth, GA; two granddaughters Jennifer Chase of Acworth, GA and Kara Lauro of Arlington, VA; three grandsons Justin (Karla) Lauro of Fayetteville, NC, Dennis "DJ"...
Nancy Louise Gossitt
Mar 27, 2015
LOUISE GOSSITT Athens, GA Nancy Louise Gossitt, age 91 of University Nursing Home & Rehabilitation, died Friday March 27th, 2015. She was born in Murraryville, GA, daughter of the late Carl Asbury and Dora Ruark Kitchens and the widow of Royce Felton Gossitt. She is survived by one son, Richard Gossitt, Hull; two daughters, Linda Cash and Betty Jean Albright...
Felix John Lushko
Mar 24, 2015
Felix John Lushko, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at his home in Colbert, Georgia. He was born on August 18, 1922, in Norwich, Connecticut, to Konstantin and Olga Lushko. Felix grew up in Brooklyn, New York, until 1932, when his family moved to West Point Avenue, in Somerset, New Jersey. He entered the service in 1942...
Jimmy Edward Waters
Mar 23, 2015
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, announces services for Jimmy Edward Waters, age 44, of Winterville who passed away on Monday March 23rd, 2015. He was the son of the late Roy Douglas Waters, Sr. and the late Sybil Beck Waters. Along with his parents, he is survived by his fiancé', Nina Stewart of Winterville; son, D.J. Waters of Dahlonega; daughter, Ashley...
Terry Dean Smallwood
Mar 22, 2015
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, announces services for Terry Dean Smallwood, age 61, of Commerce who passed away on Sunday March 22nd, 2015. He was the son of the late Charlie Smallwood and the late Betty Jo Miller Brock Smallwood. Survivors include his step-mother, Maria White Smallwood of Commerce and his son, Terry Chase Smallwood of Jefferson. Graveside services will be...
Mary Chambers Dean
Mar 21, 2015
Ivie Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Mary Chambers (Manders) Dean, age 94, who passed away at Northridge Nursing Home on Saturday, March 21, 2015. Mrs. Dean was the daughter of the late William Chambers and the late Sara Watkins Chambers and was preceded in death by two husbands, Jim Manders and Albert Dean. Mrs. Dean is survived by...
Herbert Ira West
Mar 21, 2015
Mr. Herbert Ira West age 84 of Commerce, Ga. passed away on Saturday March 21, 2015 at the Northridge Nursing Home. He was the son of the late Chester Fowler West and the late Emma Stokes West. Mr. West is survived by his wife, Minnie Britt West of Commerce. There are no services planned at this time.
Rodney James Hayhurst
Mar 19, 2015
Mr. Rodney James Hayhurst, age 60, of Winder, Ga. passed away at his residence on March 19, 2015. He was the son of Ernest Barnett Hayhurst and Cleora Adlean Willams Hayhurst. He is survived by his wife Valerie Dawn Wertz, of the home. Services for Mr. Rodney Hayhurst will be at a later date.
Mary Joyce Patrick Mcelreath
Mar 19, 2015
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, announces services for Mary Joyce Patrick McElreath, age 70, of Danielsville, who passed away on Thursday March 19th, 2015. She was the daughter of the late C.I. Patrick and Bessie Davis Patrick. Survivors include her husband, Callie McElreath, of the home; children, Wesley and Julie McElreath of Jefferson, and Tammy McElreath Baker of Danielsville; grandchildren, Blake...
Steven "Randy" Samples
Mar 18, 2015
Steven "Randy" Samples, 40, of Hull, GA passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Mr. Samples was the son of Larry and Peggy Samples, Sr. and Vanessa and Donnie Woolard. He is preceded in death by a sister, Michelle Haley, grandparents, Agbert Samples, Anna D. Faulkner, and Telvie P. Faulkner. He was a self employed painter and a full time student....
Farrel Allen
Mar 16, 2015
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, announces services for Farrel Allen, age 81, of Commerce who passed away on Monday March 16th, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Marion and Eunice Fletcher. Survivors include her son, Kenneth Edward Allen of Jackson County; daughters, Lisa Allen of Homer, Teresa Allen of Commerce, Patricia Beck of Maysville; and Rhonda Allen of Banks...
Oliver Wendell Pickle
Mar 13, 2015
Mr. Oliver Wendell Pickle age 95, Avery Place Winterville, died March 13th, 2015. Born in Dossville , MS, the son of the late William Claude and Mary Eudora Oliver Pickle. Husband of the late Alice Hodge Pickle He was retired from the US Army with more than 20 years service and was a Retired Realtor. Funeral services will be announced...
Matthew M. Fultz
Mar 13, 2015
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, announces the death of Mr. Matthew M. Fultz, 74, of Commerce who passed away on March 13th at the Hill Haven Nursing Home in Commerce. Born in North Carolina, he was the son of the late Carl and Maggie Myrtle Furr Fultz and was the widower of Georgia Carol Keelin Fultz. Survivors include sons, Tony (Christy)...
Connie Geneva Thompson Lester
Mar 12, 2015
Connie Geneva Thompson Lester Geneva Lester, 87, treasured mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, died Thursday March 12th, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Clifford Theron Lester. Geneva was born in Gwinnett County on October 29th, 1927 to Charles Guy Thompson and Ruth Ann Elizabeth Johnson Thompson. One of nine siblings, Gene was preceded in...
Robin Renee Westmoreland Daniel
Mar 9, 2015
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, announces services for Robin Renee Westmoreland Daniel, age 49, of Commerce who passed away on Monday March 9th, 2015. She was the daughter of Carolyn Westmoreland Fitzpatrick of Commerce. Survivors in addition to her mother include her daughter, Breanna Daniel of Commerce; and uncles, Tully (JoAnn) Westmoreland of Nicholson, Larry (Linda) Westmoreland of Commerce, and Tim...
Vera Smith
Mar 6, 2015
Ivie Funeral Home announces services for Vera Smith, age 91, of Maysville who passed away on Friday March 6th, 2015. She was the daughter of the late John Henry Garrett and Lou Watkins Garrett. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Wilson Smith. Survivors include her sons, Alvin Richard Smith of Arcade, James Edwin Smith of Commerce...
Dorothy Lee Ballenger
Mar 5, 2015
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, announces services for Dorothy Ballenger, age 89, of Commerce who passed away on Thursday March 5th, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Ed and Maebelle Brock. Survivors include her daughter, Betty Chambers of Gillsville; son, Jimmy Ballenger of Carnesville; brother, Calvin Brock of Maysville; sisters, Ruby Roberts of Commerce and Lutrelle Parr of Maysville;...
Nelson Albert Cowart
Mar 2, 2015
Nelson Albert Cowart, 58, of Winterville, GA passed away Monday Mar. 02, 2015. A native of Madison Co., Mr. Cowart was the son of the late J.C. and Essie Ruth Whitehead Cowart. He was preceded in death by a brother, Lewis Cowart and a sister, Robin Burroughs. Mr. Cowart was a retired truck driver with Athens Seed Co. Survivors include...
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