OBITUARY LISTINGS

Feb 18, 2024

Jeremiah James Bounds, age 21 of Commerce, GA passed away on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024.

Born on March 27, 2002 in Lawrenceville, GA, Mr. Bonds was the son of Mary Frazier Bounds and the late James A. Bounds. He was baptized at Grove Level Church, was a ladies’ man, and loved country music and swimming.

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Feb 16, 2024

Carter Jane White Ruth

Baldwin, GA

Carter Jane White Ruth, age 83 of Baldwin, GA passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024 while being cared for in The Oaks Personal Care Home at Scenic View.

Born on September 25, 1940 in Savanah, GA, Mrs. Ruth was the daughter of...

Feb 8, 2024

James Howard Montgomery, age 90 of Hoschton, GA passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024.

Born on Aug. 6, 1933 in Cookeville, TN, Mr. Montgomery was the son of the late John Morgan and Lydia Byers Montgomery. He was the widower of Bonnie Montgomery; an independent insurance agent; a founding member of Commerce Church of Christ; a...

Feb 8, 2024

O.S. Hart, age 76 of Comer, GA passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024.

Born in Comer, GA on July 18, 1947, Mr. Hart was the son of the late Artis and Ella Mae Smith Hart. He was the widower of Patricia Timms Hart; and was preceded in death by brothers, Hoyt Hart, I.B. Hart, James Hart,...

Feb 7, 2024

Joseph Lee Hollis, Sr., age 56 of Nicholson, GA passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024.

Born on Feb. 18, 1967 in Winder, GA, Mr. Hollis was the son of J.D. Hollis and the late Cora Mae Nix Childs. He was a self-employed carpenter and was preceded in death by a daughter, Hope Smith; and...

Feb 7, 2024

Thomas Wayne Higginbotham, age 62 of Lilburn, GA passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024.

Born on Oct. 9, 1961 in Palatka, FL, Mr. Higginbotham was the son of Roxie Huntley Higginbotham and the late James Higginbotham, Sr. He was a self-employed landscaper and was preceded in death by a son, Nicholas Peters and his first wife,...

Feb 7, 2024

Annie Bob Wilson McDuffie, age 85 of Commerce, GA passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024.

Born on Dec. 15, 1938, Mrs. McDuffie was the daughter of the late Dillard Wilson. Mrs. McDuffie worked at Quality Foods.

Survivors include her spouse, Eugene Talmadge McDuffie; daughter, Agnes McDuffie; son, Robert McDuffie; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren....

Feb 4, 2024

Alice "Geneva" Bolton Savage, age 88 of Maysville, GA passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024.

Born in Maysville, GA on May 8, 1935 Mrs. Savage was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lila Mae Scroggs Bolton. She was the widow of Charles Savage; a homemaker; and was preceded in death by a son, Eddie Savage...

Feb 2, 2024

Edd McCarty

Jefferson, GA

Edd McCarty, age 86 of Jefferson, Georgia passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024.

Born on November 19, 1938 in Toombs County GA. Mr. McCarty was the son of the late John and Lexie Hollomon McCarty. He was the owner of North East Georgia Grading...

Jan 31, 2024

Tammie Fincannon Arroway, age 54, a resident of Homer, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Born on February 28, 1969, in Commerce, GA, Tammie was the daughter of the late Lerey Bill and Louise Arnold Fincannon. She was a woman of strong faith, who believed in Jesus Christ.

Tammie is survived by her loving husband,...

Jan 30, 2024

Dorothy Peterson Chleboun, age 93 of Commerce, GA passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024.

Born on March 10, 1930 in Chicago, IL, Mrs. Chleboun was the daughter of the late Herb and Eleanor Berg Peterson. She was of the Presbyterian faith and was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Chleboun; and a brother, Donald Peterson....

Jan 29, 2024

Nancy Bridges, age 53 of Danielsville, GA passed away on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024.

Born on June 5, 1970 in Franklin County, GA, Mrs. Bridges was the daughter of the late Henry and Linda Bray Brown. She is the widow of Kenneth Lamar Bridges and was preceded in death by a brother, Travis Brown.

Survivors...

Jan 28, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Dellie Jean Murray Cowart, 85, of Commerce. She peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024 surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Cowart was born in Madison Co., GA, the daughter of the late Ouida Arlue Murray and the late Effie Lela Hart. In addition to her parents, she was...

Jan 26, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Lowell N. Massey of Commerce. He passed away peacefully at age 96 on Friday, January, 26, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on October 20, 1927 to the late Odell and Lessie Keesee Massey of Commerce. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of...

Jan 23, 2024

Mrs. Vesta Smith Stewart

Danielsville, GA

Mrs. Vesta Smith Stewart, age 77, of Danielsville, GA entered into the presence of the Lord on January 23, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones.

Mrs. Stewart was born on January 26, 1946 in Madison County, GA to the late Chandler and Pearl...

Jan 21, 2024

Mary Patricia Lynn, age 91 of Maysville, GA passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024.

Born on Dec. 7, 1932 in Dearburn, MI, Mrs. Lynn was the daughter of the late William Patrick Hutchison and Prudy Cross Henry Brown. Mrs. Lynn was the widow of Robert Orr Lynn; retired head bank teller with Bank of America; and...

Jan 21, 2024

Dorothy Nell Slater Kitchens, age 74 of Hull, GA passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024.

Born on March 27, 1949 in Commerce, GA, Mrs. Kitchens was the daughter of the late Paul J. and Minnie Mae Gee Slater. She was the widow of Robert Lee Kitchens; a nurse with Crystal Springs and BJC; of the Baptist...

Jan 16, 2024

Thomas Brown

Commerce, GA

Thomas Eugene Brown, age 66 of Commerce, GA passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

Born on Sept. 14, 1957 in Gainesville, GA, Mr. Brown was the son of the late Eugene and Hazel Latty Brown. He was a dump truck driver with Elrod’s Trucking,...

Jan 16, 2024

Charles Edward “Ed” Campbell, age 75 of Lula, GA went to meet Jesus on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

Born on March 7, 1948 in Commerce, GA, Mr. Campbell was the son of the late W.A. and Nettie Shubert Campbell. He was retired from Cargill of Gainesville, GA, with 36 years of service. He was of the Baptist...

Jan 12, 2024

Alice Faye Day 71 of Lula, Ga. passed away Friday January 12, 2024.  She was the daughter of Emma Mae Hoopaugh and the late Jesse Norris.  In addition to her mother she is survived by her husband David Day of the home, 3 sons, Jeff (Tammy) Gooch of Lula, Mark (Amanda) Gooch of Gillsville and Shawn (Nikki) Gooch of...