OBITUARY LISTINGS
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Commerce, GA, Jackson County, and Surrounding Areas.
Janice Hanley Drake
Aug 29, 2015
Janice Hanley Drake, age 72 of Royston, died at her residence Aug. 29, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Spurgon and Edith Rice Hanley and was a homemaker. Ivie Funeral Home, Danielsville in charge of arrangements.
George Thomas Brett
Aug 25, 2015
George Thomas Brett, son of Gladys Pate Brett and John Millard Brett, passed away August 25, 2015. Born July 24, 1939, in Blountstown, FL, George grew up in Tallahassee, FL, graduated from Florida High Developmental School, served in the US Marine Corps and obtained a degree from Guilford College in Greensboro, NC. He was of Episcopalian faith. In high school,...
Kenneth Leroy Blanton
Aug 20, 2015
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, announces services for Kenneth Leroy Blanton, age 61, of Nicholson, who passed away on Thursday August 20th, 2015. He was the son of the late Noah Lee Blanton and Ila Mae Herron Blanton. Survivors include his brothers, Thomas Herron of Douglasville, Charles Blanton of Nicholson, Ernest Blanton of Marietta, and Terry Blanton of Carrolton; sisters, Etta...
Philip "Phil" Austin Bradley
Aug 20, 2015
Mr. Philip "Phil" Austin Bradley, age 86, of Carnesville, passed away of natural causes on August 20, 2015. Mr. Bradley was born on February 5, 1929 in Paducah, Ky. to the late Austin Dallas Bradley and the late Lorah Rachel Bradley. He graduated from Greenfield High School, Greenfield, Tn., received his Bachelors of Science and Masters degrees from George Peabody-Vanderbilt...
A.R. Fleming
Aug 19, 2015
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, announces services for A.R. Fleming, age 83, of Comer who passed away on Wednesday August 19th, 2015. He was the son of the late Arrie and Clara Bella Edwards Fleming. Survivors include the mother of his children, Sarah Fleming of Hull; sons and daughter in law, Arland Fleming of Comer, and Eric and Kim Fleming of...
Linda Darlene Vandalen
Aug 18, 2015
Linda D. VanDalen, 59 of Danielsville, GA passed away Tuesday Aug. 18, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Donald Adrain and Sibyl Stewart VanDalen, Sr. and is preceded in death by a brother, Norman VanDalen. Survivors include 3 sisters, Patricia McGee, Danielsville, Carol (Lewis) Thick, Carlton, MI, Kathy (John) Franklin, White, GA; 2 brothers, Donald (Marie) VanDalen, Jr.,...
Debra K. Maddox
Aug 16, 2015
Debra Kay Maddox, 56, of Danielsville passed away Sunday Aug. 16, 2015. Ms. Maddox was the daughter of Talmadge Edward and Lola Irene Williams Maddox. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ricky Maddox. Survivors in addition to her parents include 2 sons, Davey T. Adock and Lewis R. McDonald, both of Athens; a sister, Angela Ross, Nicholson; a...
Mary Ellen Senclair
Aug 16, 2015
Mary Ellen Bowen Senclair, 55 of Lexington, GA passed away Sunday Aug. 16, 2015. Mrs. Senclair was the daughter of the late James Thomas and Margie Ellen Milton Bowen, Sr. and was preceded in death by a sister, Little Alice Bowen and brother, James T. Bowen, Jr. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Calvin Senclair of the residence;...
Bessie Lord
Aug 14, 2015
Bessie Lord age 87 of Danielsville passed away Friday August 14, 2015 at her residence. Mrs. Lord was born January 6, 1928 in Royston to the late Charles and Mattie Coker Dove. She was retired from Davis Brothers Cafeteria and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Wayne Dove, Buck Dove, JT Dove, Erving...
Emma Lou Richey
Aug 12, 2015
Emma Lou Richey, age 75, of Commerce passed away on Wednesday August 12th, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Herman and Bertha Luthi Wilder. Survivors include her husband, John Thomas Richey of the home; son, Barney Shane Richey of Alto; brothers, C.L. Wilder, Danny Wilder, and Jerry Wilder all of Commerce; and three grandchildren. Along with her parents...
Kathryn Patsy Everett
Aug 10, 2015
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, announces services for Kathryn Patsy Everett of Winterville who passed away on Monday August 10th, 2015. She was the daughter of the late James Roy and Gussie Gipson Lewallen. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Rickey Everett. Survivors include her sons, Josh Kesler of Hull and Marcus Everett of Douglasville;...
Aubrey Lewis Jones
Aug 7, 2015
Aubrey Lewis Jones, age 33, of Gainesville passed away on August 7th, 2015. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m.Tuesday August 11, 2015 at the Ivie Funeral Home Chapel. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Charlie Mack Simmons
Aug 7, 2015
Mr. Charlie Mack Simmons, age 63, of Danielsville died Aug. 7, 2015 at his Residence. He was a native of North Carolina born March 26, 1952 to the late Albert and Willena Walker Simmons and a retired package worker with Certain-Tee of Athens. Mr. Simmons is survived by a son, Daniels Simmons of Danielsville; 2 daughters, Cindy (Ashley) Fields and...
Mary Elizabeth Nigreville
Jul 31, 2015
Mary Elizabeth Nigreville age 83 of Royston passed away Friday July 31, 2015 at the Hill Haven Nursing Center. The family will recieve friends from 9:00 a.m until service time on Monday at the funeral home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Ivie Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Dyer officiating. Burial will be in the...
John Franklin "Punk" Mathis
Jul 29, 2015
Mr. John Franklin "Punk" Mathis age 71 of Danielsville passed away Wednesday July 29, 2015 at the Athens Regional Medical Center. Mr. Mathis was born August 30, 1943 in Commerce to the late Lee & Zelma McElroy Mathis. He was retired from Aldridge Construction and was a member of Galilee Holiness Church. He was preceded in death by his wife,...
Horace Edward "Dump" Roach
Jul 28, 2015
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, announces the passing of Horace Edward "Dump" Roach, age 94, of Commerce who passed away on July 28th, 2015. He was the son of Absom and Beulah Roach. He is survived by two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Florene Drake Roach. Memorial services...
Rhonda Kay House-Coleman
Jul 28, 2015
Rhonda Kay Loggins House-Coleman, 52 of Athens, GA passed away July 28, 2015. Mrs. House was the daughter of Patricia Loggins Williams and the late Gerald Williams. She was a homemaker. Survivors in addition to her mother include a husband, Ralph Coleman, of the residence; two sisters, Mintzi Gail Poole, SC, Emily Ferguson, Winterville; brother, Matthew Wade Williams, Nicholson; and...
Ralph Allen Hill
Jul 28, 2015
Ralph Allen Hill, age 75, of Maysville passed away on July 28th, 2015. He is survived by a sister, Frances Hill Williams of Savannah. There are no services planned at this time.
Deborah Elaine Patrick
Jul 27, 2015
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, announces services for Deborah Elaine Patrick, age 61, of Commerce who passed away on Monday July 27th, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Coil Lee Minish and Sarah Doris "Dot" Tanner Minish. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, James Edward Patrick of the home; daughter, Shannon Patrick Tucker of...
Andrew Scott O'Kelley
Jul 22, 2015
Mr. Andrew Scott O'Kelley age 37 of Maysville passed away Wednesday July 22, 2015 at the Athens Regional Medical Center. Mr. O'Kelley was born in Commerce on July 22, 1978 to Emory and Linda Gail Austin O'Kelley. He worked in construction, and loved playing his guitar. Music was a passion that Andrew enjoyed. He is survived by his wife, Jill...


