All Obituaries

Robert Monroe Brown, 86 of Commerce, entered into rest Friday, January 20, 2023. He was the son of the late James Martin and Mae Belle Kelly Brown.  Mr. Brown retired from General Motors. Survivors include his wife, Donna Brown of the home; a son, John Edward (Debbie) Smith; 3 daughters, Teresa Sonoda, Robin Craig and Sherri (Chuck) Strawhand;  2 brothers, William Ernest Brown and John C. Brown; a sister, Carolyn Martin;  eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and...

Carolyn Evelyn Tolbert Rohme, age 76 of Commerce, GA passed away on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. Born on June 10, 1946 in Commerce, GA, Mrs. Rohme was the daughter of the late Luther and Vonner Hall Tolbert. She was the widow of Emmett Louis Rohme, a homemaker, a proud grandmother, of the Baptist faith, and was preceded in death by a son, Mike Rohme; brother, Buford Tolbert; sisters, Helen Ward, Barbara “Bob” Colwell, Mae Neese, and Betty Sue Tolbert. Survivors include son, Jeff...

Henryetta Smith Beck, age 71 of Commerce, GA passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. Born on July 31, 1951 in Madison County, GA, Mrs. Beck was the daughter of the late Henry O. and Coyetta Thomas Smith. She was a data analyst, a member of Ila Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by a sister, Ann Smith Haagen. Survivors include Jerry Beck; daughters, Cyndi Beck (Caleb), Debra Beck (Tony); brother, Tom Smith; grandchildren, Alex Simms, Caleb Simms, Mason Baxter; and a...

COURTESY OBIT: John Taylor Rylee, 41, of Maysville, Georgia, passed away on January 16, 2023, from an unexpected illness. John was born on February 19, 1981, to Sharon Taylor and Johnny Rylee in Athens, Georgia. John grew up in Maysville, Georgia, and attended Banks County High School after which he worked in various trades, eventually becoming a foreman for Shumate Mechanical. He later worked at Cycle World in Athens, and in more recent years, John was a cattle farmer on his family farm...

Stacia Michelle Day, age 61 of Maysville, GA passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. Born on Feb. 14, 1961 in Atlanta, GA, Mrs. Day was the daughter of John and Semoan Blum. She was a district manager for Golden Pantry, of the Christian faith, and she loved with all her heart generously. Survivors include her husband, Richard Wayne Day; sons, Gavin Charles Day, Kyle (Ashley) Davis, Conner (Katlyn) Day; daughter, Ashley Davis; brother, Marshal Blum; sister, Jennifer; and five...

Larry James Fortner, age 67 of Commerce, GA passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023. Born on July 25, 1955 in Winder, GA, Mr. Fortner was the son of Mary Pursley and the late Ottis Fortner. He was a truck driver and was preceded in death by a son, Lee Fortner; a brother, Gary Fortner; and a sister, Joyce McNabb. Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife of 46 years, Patty Hayes Fortner; sons, Troy (Diane) Fortner, Michael (Stephanie) Fortner, Terry Fortner, Brandon Fortner;...

Roseanne Sanders Commerce, GA   Roseanne Jerri Carithers Sanders, age 68 of Commerce, GA passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Born on June 7, 1954 in Commerce, GA, Mrs. Sanders was the daughter of Willard and Geraldine Hollifield Carithers. She is survived by her husband Lewis Sanders. Mrs. Sanders enjoyed working the soda fountain at Commerce Drug for fourteen years. Survivors include son; Richard Cherry and daughter; Crystal Cherry. Funeral services will be held 2 pm...

Leigh Carol Swink, age 56 of Gainesville, GA passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. Born on Sept. 13, 1966 in Gainesville, GA, Mrs. Swink was the daughter of Madeline Browning Fowler and Wallace and Ann RaVan. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Robert Daniel Swink; sons, Christopher Swink, Ryan Swink; daughter, Ashley Swink; sisters, Tracie Carter, Rhonda Hamilton, Amy Castillo, Misty Deck, Lynn Bruce; and five grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 4 pm Sunday,...

Annie “Deedie” B. Turner, age 87 of Maysville, GA passed away on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. Born on March 16, 1935 in Maysville, GA, Mrs. Turner was the daughter of the late Ellis and Annie Mae Garrison Bolton. She was the widow of Howard Lee Turner, Jr. Mrs. Turner was an editor with Banks County Journal, and was preceded in death by brothers, Eugene Bolton, George Bolton; sisters, Elizabeth Evans, Etheleen Adams, and Geraldine Adams. She loved to read her Bible and was a Sunday...

Harvey Henry Miller Nicholson, GA   Mr. Harvey Henry Miller, age 84 of Nicholson, GA passed away on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022 at his residence after a long battle with cancer. Born on May 24, 1938 in Schenectady, NY, Mr. Miller was the son of the late Harvey and Regina (Lewinski) Miller. His brother Billy Miller proceeded him in death. He retired from the City of Schenectady NY where he served as the City Property Manager under Mayor Frank Duci. He was of the Catholic faith and served...