All Obituaries

Flossie Starnes Standridge, age 82 of Talmo, GA, formerly of Commerce, GA, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.   Born on Aug. 14, 1938 in Monroe, NC, Mrs. Standridge was the daughter of the late Ott and Kate Aldridge Starnes. She was the widow of Samuel Standridge, Sr. and was preceded in death by sons, Willie Frank Ellis, Bobby Charles Ellis; brothers, Ray Starnes, Mac Starnes, Roy Starnes, Jimmy Starnes; sisters, Frances Couch and Dorothy Stacks.   Survivors include a...

Lindsey Hall, age 36 of Danielsville, GA passed away on Monday, Jan. 17, 2021.   Born on Nov. 16, 1984 in Athens, GA, Ms. Hall was the daughter of Tracey Ellis Hall and the late John Wilson Hall, III.   Survivors include a son, Cooper Wyatt Hall, Scaly Mountain, NC; sister, Megan Hall, Commerce; and a number of nieces and nephews.   A memorial service will be held at a later date.   Online condolences may be made at...

Joyce Mae Stiles, age 82 of Commerce, GA passed away on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021.   Born on Oct. 27, 1938 in Mountain Township, NC, Mrs. Stiles was the daughter of the late Leeman and Pearl Peek Fox. She was the widow of Vaughn Grady Stiles, a member of Maysville Methodist Church but attended Freedom Church of God, a homemaker, and was preceded in death by brothers, Clifford Fox and Olin Fox.   Survivors include a son, Dwight (Trish Kivi) Stiles, Texas City, TX; daughters, Linda...

Mr. Clyde Mitchell (Mickey) Minish, 72 of Commerce, GA, passed away on Monday, Jan. 11, 20121.   He was the son of the late T.G. and Hazel Echols Minish. Mr. Minish was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the 101st Airborne Division Green Beret.   Survivors include his wife, Beverly Denise Minish of the home; sons, Shone Minish, Nicholson, Ashley and Deidra Minish, Commerce; daughter, Shonda Bryant, Hartwell; brothers, Steve Minish, Cornelia, Bobby Minish, Maysville;...

Nell Fortson, age 73 of Colbert, GA passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at North Ridge Medical Center. Born on May 22, 1947 in Commerce, GA, Mrs. Fortson was the daughter of the late Elbert “Buck” and Mae Louise Sorrow Loggins. She was a homemaker, and served as Pastor of True Pentecostal Church of Danielsville, a member of Colbert Living Waters Holiness Church, and was the widow of Charles Fortson. Survivors include daughters, Jackie Bedgood (Dick) of York S.C., Mae Norman...

Mr. Willie Barnett, age 77 of Commerce, GA passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021. Born on March 9, 1943 in Commerce, GA he was the son of the late Voyd and Lela Jones Barnett. He was the husband of Phyllis Barnett his loving wife for 56 years. He was a retired Diesel Mechanic for Oliver Rubber Company, a member of Blacks Creek Baptist Church in Commerce, GA, where he served as the chairman of deacons for more than a decade. He also served as a Chaplin for the Christian Motorcyclist...

Donna Grace Hinesley, age 53 of Hull, GA passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020.   Born on Jan. 16, 1967 in Buford, Ga, Mrs. Hinesley was the daughter of the late Junior Mills and Patsey Virginia McDaniel Martin. She was an employee of Pilgrims Pride and was of the Baptist faith.   Survivors include her husband, Billy Monroe Hinesley, Sr. of the home; son, Billy Monroe (Patsey) Hinesley, Jr.; daughters, Tammy (Roger) Allison, Susan (Tony) Dougherty; brother, Wesley...

Lila Crystal Fox, age 39 of Hull, GA passed away on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020.   Born in Athens, GA on July 17, 1981. She attended grades 1-12 in Oconee County. She went on to study at Georgia Southern and at UGA. Lila had a contagious personality and beautiful spirit. She loved all animals and passionately cared for her friends and family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.    Survivors include her soulmate, Michael Hanley; eight-year-old son,...

Sharon Elaine Cofield 77 of Maysville passed away Saturday Dec. 26, 2020.  She was the daughter of the late Jesse W. and Eloise Sutton Garrett and the widow of Marvin Douglas Cofield.  She was retired from the Banking Industry.  Survivors include 3 sons, Douglas Emory Cofield (Vickie), Ronald Mack Cofield (Michelle) and Gary "Danny" Daniel Cofield (Diane) along with a brother Tim Garrett and 8 Grandchildren and  12 Great...

Patricia Lynn Watson Dyer, age 59 of Pendergrass, GA, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020.   Born on June 25, 1961 in Hall County, GA, Mr. Dyer was the son of the late Bobby Oliver Watson and Sue Talton. She was preceded in death by a son, Jeffery Dwayne Dyer, brother, Keith Watson, and Linda Talton.   Survivors include a son, Bobby Dyer, Pendergrass; brother, Dwayne Watson, Hall County, GA; sister, Vickie Watson, Hall County, GA; 3 grandchildren and a number of nieces and...