OBITUARY LISTINGS
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Commerce, GA, Jackson County, and Surrounding Areas.
Alton Wayne Gillespie
Nov 4, 2014
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, announces services for Alton Wayne Gillespie, age 63, of Hull who passed away on Tuesday November 4th, 2014. He was the son of the late James Albert and Martha Whiting Gillespie. Survivors include his wife, Linda Minish Gillespie of the home; sons, Michael Gillespie of Burgaw, NC and Andrew Gillespie of Hull; daughters, Holly Eller of...
Rita Fountain
Nov 4, 2014
Rita Blalock Fountain of Athens, Georgia entered into rest November 4th, 2014 at Athens Regional Hospital after a lengthy illness. Rita was born September 19th, 1954 in Commerce, Georgia to Grover and Mamie Lee (Shelnut) Blalock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Mamie LaShea Waldrop; sisters, Faye Arwood and Hazel Leachman; and brother,...
Edna M. Cowell
Nov 3, 2014
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, announces the passing of Edna M. Cowell, age 90, of Hoschton who passed away on Monday November 3rd, 2014. Services will be conduceted by West Harpeth Funeral Home in Nashville, TN.
Swayne Anderson
Oct 30, 2014
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, announces services for Swayne Anderson, 82, of Commerce, who passed away early Thursday morning. Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Charlie and Carrie Mize Anderson and was married to Kathleen Wilson Anderson of the residence. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Johnny Anderson, Q.D. Anderson and Irene Sorrow. Survivors,...
Harold Edward Shedd
Oct 28, 2014
Harold Edward Shedd, 73, of 3250 Hwy. 29 S., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014. Mr. Shedd was the son of the late Roy Lee and Ruth Viola York Shedd. He was a retired ophthalmologist with Adams Optics and served in the US Navy. Survivors include a wife, Linda Beck Shedd of the residence. Ivie Funeral Home, Danielsville is in...
Angeline Watson London
Oct 23, 2014
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, announces services for Angeline Watson London, age 74, of Danielsville who passed away on Thursday October 23rd, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Grady and Emma Watson. Survivors include her daughters, Angie Reeves of Danielsville and Linda Rolls of Commerce; five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Harold Lee Hendrickson
Oct 19, 2014
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, announces services for Harold Hendrickson, age 76 of Hull, who passed away on Sunday October 19th, 2014. He attended Crossroads Worship Center in Commerce. He was the son of the late Frank and Betty (Money) Hendrickson. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Mackins Hendrickson of the home; sons, James Michael (Linda) Hendrickson of Hull; daughters, Kimberly Dawn...
Benjamin Tillman Minish
Oct 19, 2014
Dr. Benjamin Tillman Minish, 83, of Commerce Ga. died Sunday October 19, 2014 at his home, surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was the son of the late Bennett Tillman (BT) Minish and Geraldine Hix Minish. He grew up in Madison County, attended the University of Georgia and completed a degree in Dentistry at Emory University. He practiced...
Tara Leigh Gunter
Oct 16, 2014
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, announces services for Tara Leigh Gunter, age 41, of Lula who passed away on Thursday October 16th, 2014. She was the daughter of Alvin Lowell Gentry and Angelia Merritt Gentry. Survivors include her husband, Todd Gunter of the home; son, Anthony Drake of Commerce; daughter, Valerie Drake of Lula; and brother, Patrick Gentry of Fitzgerald. The...
Geneva G. Standridge
Oct 11, 2014
GENEVA G. STANDRIDGE Geneva G. Standridge, age 90, of Commerce passed away October 11, 2014. A native of Commerce, GA, she was the daughter of the late Lon C. and Mollie Crump Gulley. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Fred, Ed, Swayne and Asbury Gulley; two sisters, Winfred Chandler and Ruby Pool and an infant daughter, Sharon. She...
Luther Hodges
Oct 9, 2014
Luther Hodges, Jr., 81, of 284 Crawford W. Long St., Danielsville passed away Thursday, Oct. 09, 2014. Mr. Hodges was the son of the late Luther and Eda-Mae Hodges, Sr. Survivors include his wife, Jackie Mattos Frantz of the residence; 5 sons, Greg Hodges, Spring Hill, Fla., Johnny Hodges, Macon, GA, Jimmy Hodges, SC, David Hodges, Ivey, GA, Norman Manoni,...
Clifford Theron Lester
Oct 8, 2014
Clifford Theron Lester, age 90, devoted husband and father and master gardener, died October 8th, 2014. Theron was born December 1st, 1923 in Gwinnett County to Charles Rawlins and Georgia Alma Nora Brand Lester. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Bonnie Grace Lester. He leaves behind his loving wife of 68 years, Connie Geneva Thompson...
Julie Cheryl Stiwinter
Oct 5, 2014
Julie Cheryl Stiwinter, age 38, of Winder passed away on Sunday October 5th, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Doyle Stiwinter and Cheryl Crain Stiwinter. Survivors including her mother are a brother, Tobie Stiwinter of Maysville. Memorial services will he held at a later date.
James Fremont (Jim) Ring
Oct 3, 2014
James (Jim) Fremont Ring, age 66, of Ila, GA went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, October 3, 2014. He was the son of Thomas Franklin Ring and Charlotte Sarvis Ring. Mr. Ring was preceded in death by his brothers Bob and Tim and sisters Pat and Lydia. He is survived by his children Matt Ring and...
Bernice Owensby
Oct 1, 2014
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, announces services for Bernice Owensby, age 86, who passed away on Wednesday October 1st, 2014. He was the son of the late Allen and Mattie Owensby. Survivors include sons; David, Allen, Ricky and Jimmy Owensby all of Commerce, Jerry Owensby of Carlton, Randall Owensby of Forest Park, and Jeff Owensby of Dallas; daughter, Janice Wilson of...
David Harold Denton
Sep 30, 2014
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, announces services for David Harold Denton, age 47, of Comer who passed away on Tuesday September 30th, 2014. He was the son of the late Edgar and Elberta Denton. Survivors include his son, Joshua David Denton of Hoschton; daughters Kayla Denton and Brittany Denton, both of Athens and Kristi Ryzek of Roswell; brothers, Donald Denton of...
Jimmy Mcdouglas Sargent
Sep 30, 2014
Jimmy M. Sargent, age 70 of Cobb Health Care Center, Comer died Sept. 30, 2014 after an extended illness. He was born in Oconee Co. GA son of the late Logan and Ola Mae Coleman Sargent and worked in the floor covering business for 60 years. He is survived by 2 Sons, Michael Sargent of Danielsville, Richard William Rhines of...
Eva Elisabetha Sanders
Sep 29, 2014
Eva Elisabetha Gaertner Sanders, 89, of 179 Sanders Rd., passed away Monday, Sept. 29, 2014. Born in Lorsch, Germany; Ms. Sanders was the daughter of the late Jenannes and Elisabetha Gaertner. She was the widow of James Britten Sanders. Survivors include a sister, Fine Liedtke of Australia. Graveside Services will be held at 11 am Wednesday, Oct. 01, at Evergreen...
Ethan Oliver Fonseca
Sep 26, 2014
Ivie Funeral Home announces services for infant Ethan Oliver Fonseca who passed away at his birth on Friday, September 26th. He is the son of Yamil and Rebecca Fonseca of Commerce. Other survivors include a brother, Nathan Yamil Fonseca of Commerce and grandmother, Evelyn Poe of Commerce. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, September 30th at 2PM in the...
James Waymon Mcdaniel
Sep 26, 2014
James Waymon McDaniel Jr. 76 of Commerce passed away Friday Sept. 26. 2014. He was the son of the late James Waymon McDaniel Sr. and Emma Crane McDaniel. He retired from Harmony Grove Mill. Survivors include his wife Gertrude S. McDaniel of the home , sons David (Melinda) McDaniel of Jefferson, Danny McDaniel , Bruce ( Cathy) McDaniel, Ricky McDaniel...


