Funeral Director/Embalmer - Owner
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.
Administrative Assistant, Owner
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 Commerce Garden Club.
Ambassador
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.
Ambassador and Apprentice Funeral Director
Chad became a part of the Ivie Funeral Home team in 2016. He is currently completing his apprenticeship under the guidance of Sammy Highsmith and Arnold Brown.
Chad and Wendy Rising met at Toccoa Falls College and serve as pastor and worship leader at Blacks Creek Baptist Church. They have two children, Noah who works for UGA, and Alaina who attends Athens Tech. Both are graduates of Commerce City Schools.
Secretary
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, and are members of Riverside Baptist Church in Colbert.
Visitation Attendant
Visitaion Attendant
Licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer and Crematory Operator
Arnold brings over 40 years of experience to our team at Ivie Funeral Home. He and his wife Debbie are life long residence of Madison County.