OUR STAFF

Sammy has lived in the Commerce area all of his life, he is a graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science, and licensed with the State of Georgia as a funeral director and embalmer. He and his wife bought the funeral home from John Ivie, and have faithfully served the people of the Commerce and surrounding areas with care and compassion for a number of years. Sammy is a member of the First Baptist Church, Commerce.

Sharon grew up in the Commerce area and has lived here all of her life. She and her husband, Sammy bought the funeral home from John Ivie and have faithfully served the people of the Commerce and surrounding areas with care and compassion for a number of years. Sharon is a very active member of the First Baptist Church, Commerce, Meals on Wheels and the Pine Tree Garden Club.

Arnold brings over 40 years of experience to the Ivie Funeral Home Team. He and his wife, Debbie reside in Madison County.

Sandy graduated from Madison County High School in 1994, and Athens Tech in 1998 with a legal secretarial Diploma. She and her husband Matt have 2 kids, Peyton and Audrie & Stewart Bailey.

Chad became a part of the Ivie Funeral Home team in 2016. He is currently completing his funeral director's apprenticeship.

Chad and Wendy Rising met at Toccoa Falls College and serve as pastor and discipleship director at Blacks Creek Baptist Church. They have two children, Noah a lineman for UGA, and Alaina who is married to Clay Gosnell is a patient representative for Georgia Skin Cancer.
Both are graduates of Commerce City Schools.

Dakota joined the Ivie Team in 2021, and is currently completing his apprenticeship under the guidance of Sammy Highsmith and Arnold Brown.

Dakota currently lives in Pendergrass, GA with his wife, Hannah and daughter, Sutton. He currently teaches at Johnson High School, and serves as Youth Pastor at Pond Fork Baptist Church. Dakota holds a Bachelor's Degree in Drama Education, and is currently pursuing a degree in Funeral Service from Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service in Houston, Texas.

Floyd is a resident of Madison County, GA, a ten year veteran at Ivie Funeral Home.

He is married to Margie Butler and is an encouragement to all who meet him.

Mackie Etris, a retired Army Veteran and a life long resident of Homer, Georgia serves as a funeral ambassador and assistant embalmer.

Mackie is an integral member of Homer Presbyterian Church and has two daughters and five grandchildren.

Mackie is eager to assist all of the families we serve with kindness.

Cathy Fletcher is a life long resident of Commerce. She is happily retired from Baker and Taylor and the widow of Larry Fletcher.
Cathy is blessed with two children Russ & Aimee Fletcher and Zak & Karen Fletcher along with six wonderful grandchildren.
Cathy's friendly and compassionate spirit shines through with every family she serves.

James Eubanks a lifetime resident of Commerce, Georgia he and his wife Debbie are active members of Nicholson Baptist Church.
James is a kind and compassionate person brings comfort to our families.

Gary is an experienced funeral director and embalmer having served families on our community for over 20years.
He and his wife Charlene serve the Cross Roads Worship Center, Church of God in Commerce.
Gary also is the owner of Expressive Monuments and helps families honor their loved ones with personalized grave markers that honor a cherished memory.