Mr. Buster Gerald Richey, age 88, of Commerce passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at St. Gabriel of Athens. Mr. Richey was born in Commerce to the late, Roy Victor and Gertrude Barber Richey. Mr. Richey retired from Sears where he was a salesman, and was a US Navy veteran. In addition to his parents, Mr. Richey was also preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Richey; daughter, Lizette Richey; and great grandson, Nash Richey. Mr. Richey is survived by his son, Wayne D. Richey, Sr. (Laurie) of McDonough; grandchildren, Major Wayne D. Richey, Jr. (Jessica) and Nicole Butler (Jeremy); great grandchildren, Hunter Patocka and Colbie Bradley. A memorial service will be held Monday,...

Mr. Ira Everest Worley, age 76, of Commerce, GA died Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospice House. Mr. Worley was born in Homer to the late, Ira and Pauline Nunnally Worley. He was a member of Damascus Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served in Vietnam on the USS Randolph. Mr. Worley was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 215. He was retired from Westinghouse after 40 plus years. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a special friend, Linda Ann Rice. Mr. Worley is survived by his step-son, Todd Hubbard of Flowery Branch; and three grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 11 AM, Thursday, August 13 at...

Peggy Jean Hoard Suddreth passed away peacefully June 25, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Floyd G Hoard (Fuzzy) and Imogene Westmoreland Hoard. Peggy attended Jefferson High School where she was active in the newspaper and was editor for senior year. She was on the homecoming court and a senior superlative. She followed her education to the University of Georgia in 1969. She pursued a degree in Pharmacy. She started her career at Athens Regional as a pharmacy tech, then pharmacist, then pharmacy director. She retired after 35 years of work from Athens Regional. She then worked at St. Mary's. She enjoyed her career as a pharmacist. Her major interests were the American Cancer...

Mrs. Gladys H. Meeler Stowers, age 88 of Gainesville, GA passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at Northridge Health and Rehab Center. Mrs. Stowers was born in Homer to the late, Plummer and Cleo Bell Chitwood Meeler. Mrs. Stowers was a member of Ridgeway Baptist Church and retired from Westclox and Crystal Farms. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Stowers was also preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Stowers; great grandson, Camden Shore; and brother, Ralph Meeler. Mrs. Stowers is survived by her daughters, Pat Childers of Gaffney, SC, Linda Moore of Hull, Debra Echols of Colbert, Brenda Hembree of Maysville, and Janet Black of Commerce; brothers, Fred Meeler of AK, Sammy Meeler of...

Mrs. Bettie Blanch Lacek Jones, age 93, of Commerce passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 at High Shoals Health and Rehab Center. Mrs. Jones was born in New Kensington, PA to the late, Joseph and Cathrine Meros Lacek. Mrs. Jones was a homemaker, poultry farmer and a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Jones was also preceded in death by her husband, Ed Jones. Mrs. Jones is survived by her daughters, Linda Snipes (Bob) of Athens and Patti Quinn (Pat) of Hull; son, Joe Jones (Cindy) of Commerce; four grandchildren, Heather, Joseph, Corey, and Kevin Jones; three great grandchildren. Due to the recommendation of the CDC, and the executive order issued by...

Mr. Wendell Marion Kesler, 84, of Midland, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 in Athens, GA. Wendell was born in Madison County to Roy Lee and Lurlene Griffeth Kesler on September 7, 1935. He graduated from Ila High School in Ila, GA. He married Frankie Lorraine Bolton on August 26, 1956 in Columbia, AL. He worked in the telecommunications industry for 50 years. He began his career with Southern Bell and worked in a self-owned business and AAA Cooper Transportation before retiring from the State of Georgia. Wendell is preceded in death by his parents; his wife; brothers, John Lee Kesler, William Griffeth "Billy" Kesler, Austin Andrews Kesler, George Truett Kesler, Sr., Roy...

Mrs. Deborah Lynn Ayers Vaughn, age 65, of Athens, GA died Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Vaughn was born in Commerce to Mattie Jean Jordan Ayers of Commerce and the late J.D. Ayers. She was retired from the Richard B. Russell Research Center. In addition to her father, Mrs. Vaughn was preceded in death by her sister, Joan Maginnis. In addition to her mother, Mrs. Vaughn is survived by her husband, Ronald Edward Vaughn of Athens; son, Jordan Posey (Marjorie) of Alpharetta; sister, Jenny North (Roger) of Athens; brothers, Steve Ayers (Carol), Dale Ayers (Debbie) and Marty Ayers (Kelly) all of Homer; granddaughters, Julia and Hannah; and a number of nieces and...

Mr. Kenneth Charles "Kacey" Reynolds, III, age 20, of Maysville, GA died Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Mr. Reynolds was the son of Kenneth Charles Reynolds, Jr. of Lawrenceville and Kelly Denton Reynolds of Maysville. Kacey was a huge Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan. He fulfilled a lifelong wish by being able to announce the team's first-round draft pick at the 2019 NFL Draft in Nashville. Mr. Reynolds was preceded in death by his grandparents, Tommy and Carol Denton, and Kenneth Charles Reynolds, Sr. In addition to his parents, Mr. Reynolds is survived by his grandmother, Belinda Reynolds of Gastonia, NC; aunt, Heather Moss of Demorest; and cousins, Makayla...

Mr. Roger Glenn "Golf Cart Man" Sprinkles, age 75, of Nicholson, GA died Sunday, January 19, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Sprinkles was born in Morganton, GA to the late Tommie Lee and Myrl Eller Sprinkles. He was a retired mechanic. In addition to his parents, Mr. Sprinkles was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elise Pugh Sprinkles; brothers, Edward and Leon Sprinkles; and nephew, David Sprinkles. Mr. Sprinkles is survived by his daughters, Donna Watson and Marie Bettis both of Nicholson; grandsons, Travis Watson (Kayla), Matt Watson (Amenda) and C.J. Bettis; great-grandson, Connor Watson; and brother, Lanier Sprinkles of FL. Funeral services will be at 2 PM, Wednesday, January 22 at...

Mrs. Joann Trippi Johns, age 74, of Gainesville died Monday, December 2, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Mrs. Johns was born in Greensboro, NC to Charlie Trippi and the late, Virginia Davis Trippi. Mrs. Johns was a retired school teacher from Brevard County, FL. In addition to her mother, Mrs. Johns was also preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Johns. Mrs. Johns is survived by her father and step-mother, Charlie and Peggy Trippi of Athens; sister, Brenda Fleeman (Randy) of Nicholson; and brother, Charles Trippi, Jr. Mrs. Johns request was for her body to be cremated. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Sue Jane Mealor Fenn, age 88, of Commerce died Friday, October 11, 2019 at Northridge Health and Rehab Center. Mrs. Fenn was born in Commerce to the late, Tom Comer and Ruby Banks Mealor. Mrs. Mealor was a retired teacher and claim specialist and also was a member of the Commerce First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Fenn is survived by her husband, Joe Fenn of Commerce; daughters, Carol Wilton of Mt. Shasta, CA and Mary Darr of Lilburn; four grandchildren, Meagan, Abigail, Erin, and Lily; two great grandchildren, Miya and Greyson; niece, Ruth Williamson; and nephew, Tom Nuckols. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, October 15th at 11:00 AM from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home...

Mr. Jimmy Waters Wheeler, age 80, of Lawrenceville died Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Wheeler was born in Commerce to the late, Clifford Allen and Nellie Mae Waters Wheeler. Mr. Wheeler retired from Georgia Power. Mr. Wheeler is survived by his wife, Mary Myers Wheeler of Lawrenceville; daughters, Cheryl Griffin of Augusta, Charlotte Kilgore of Monroe, Catherine Evoy of Grayson, and Christina McCleery of Loganville; sister, Louise Woodhall of Johnson City, TN; 14 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Saturday, July 20th at 2:00 PM from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Mr. Kelvin Naef, Mr. Lyle Holladay, Mr. Connor Turpin, and Mr....

Mrs. Donna Carter Bone, age 86, of Commerce died Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Northridge Health and Rehab Center. Mrs. Bone was born in Macon, GA to the late, Perue and Margaret Davis Carter. Mrs. Bone was retired from the Jefferson City School System and was a member of Blacks Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bone was also preceded in death by her husband, Willie A. Bone; daughter, Barbara Bone; son, Gary Bone; her beloved brothers, Carl Carter, Robert Carter, James "Jimmy" Carter, and Lamar Carter. Mrs. Bone is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Eddie Wortham of Athens; daughter-in-law, Gail Bone; grandsons, Shane Bone and Blake Wortham. "Aunt Donie"...

Mary Louise (nee' Youngblood) King, 81, went to be with the Lord on October 3, 2020. Her death was after a brief illness of Covid-19. She was born in Buford, Georgia on March 26, 1939. Mary was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Paul E. King; her parents, Rev. W. G. Youngblood and Carrie (nee' Smith) Youngblood Segars; and her sister, Imogene Hanley (late husband, Henry). Mary was a dedicated Christian who thrived on helping others and a member of Bethany Baptist Church in Gainesville, Georgia. She loved cooking for friends and family and was very attentive to the needs of those she loved. Mary was always on the lookout for things to make life easier for those around her....

Mr. William Jack Bryant, age 90, of Gillsville, GA died Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Bryan was born in Murrayville, GA to the late George Dewey and Mary McGinnis Bryant. He was a member of Gillsville Baptist Church and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He had 31 years of service with the Federal Aviation Administration where he served as an air traffic controller at Hartsfield Jackson International Airport. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bryant was preceded in death by his son, John Mark Bryant; sister, Jane Coleman (Clyde); and brother, Dean Bryant. Mr. Bryant is survived by his wife, Mary A. Yarber Bryant of Gillsville; daughter, Mary Beth Staiger...