OBITUARY LISTINGS

Nancy (Ballenger) Bennett

Jan 9, 2024

Nancy Ballenger Bennett, age 57 of Nicholson, GA passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

Born on Aug. 24, 1966 in Commerce, GA, Mrs. Bennett was the daughter of Jimmy Ballenger and the late Helen Chambers Ballenger. She was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by a brother, Nathan Ballenger; grandson, Deklon Carter; and...

Jerry L Seabolt

Jan 6, 2024

Jerry Lafayette Seabolt, age 82, of Commerce, Georgia, peacefully met his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, while surrounded by his family, on January 6, 2024.

Jerry was born on January 20, 1941 to Barney and Gertrude Seabolt in Cobb County Georgia. After Jerry graduated from Banks County High School in 1959, he went on to own Seabolt’s...

Sheila Diane Gibson

Jan 1, 2024

Sheila Diane Gibson

Colbert, GA

Ms. Sheila Diane Gibson, age 68 of Colbert, GA passed away on Monday, January 01, 2024.

Born on December 31, 1955 in West Virginia, Ms. Gibson was the daughter of the late James and Frencis French Gibson. She was proceeded in death by her...

Maria (Hernandez) De La Garza

Jan 1, 2024

Mrs. Maria De La Garza

Commerce, Georgia

Mrs. Maria De La Garza, Age 75 of Commerce, Georgia passed away on January 1, 2024.

Mrs. De La Garza was born on March 17, 1948 in Tamps, Mexico to the late Reyes De La Garza and Concepcion Gonzalez. Mrs. De La Garza was...

Annette Cartledge

Dec 31, 2023

Mrs. Annette Cartledge

Commerce, GA

Mrs. Barbara Annette Greene Cartledge, age 86, of Commerce, GA passed away on December 31st, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Mrs. Cartledge was born on April 27th, 1937 in Commerce, GA to the late Willie Ray Greene and Annie Waldroup Greene. Mrs. Cartledge worked...

Joyce Eubanks

Dec 31, 2023

Mrs. Joyce Eubanks, Age 89, of Commerce, GA passed away on December 31st, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Mrs. Eubanks was born on December 1st, 1934 in Homer, GA to the late Weldon Lloyd Williams and Lonie Smallwood Williams. Mrs. Eubanks worked for Regions Bank for 13 years, and worked for Ivie Funeral...

Misty Rodriguez

Dec 26, 2023

Mrs. Misty Rodriguez

Lula, GA

Mrs. Misty Dawn Richey Rodriguez, Age 55 of Lula, GA passed away on December, 26th, 2023.

Mrs. Rodriguez was born on July 8th, 1968 in Commerce, GA to the late Earnest David Richey and the late Sarah Frances Dorsey Richey. Mrs. Rodriguez was of the Baptist...

Ronnie Jordan

Dec 23, 2023

Mr. Ronnie Jordan

Auburn, GA

Mr. Ronnie Tilton Jordan, Age 62, of Auburn, GA passed away on December 23rd, 2023.

Mr. Jordan was born on September 23rd, 1961 in Commerce, GA to the Late Hollis Jordan and Francine Kesler Jordan. Mr. Jordan was a Butcher at Ingles for 35...

Leila (Ritchie) Campbell

Dec 19, 2023

Leila Ritchie Campbell, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior December 19, 2023 at Peak Resources Gastonia while in hospice care. Born in Montgomery, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Col. Frank Telford and Sally Jo Bird Ritchie, Jr. and was preceded in death by sisters JoNan Ritchie Tanner and Dorothy Ritchie Armor.

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Willie David Simmons

Dec 15, 2023

Willie David Simmons, age 63 of Commerce, GA passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023.

Born on Jan. 26, 1960 in Commerce, GA, Mr. Simmons was the son of the late Travis and Margie Smith Simmons. He was preceded in death by brothers, Junior Simmons and Thomas Simmons.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years,...

Kenny Lee Mitchell

Dec 10, 2023

Kenny Lee Mitchell, age 64 of Homer, GA passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023.

Born on September 9, 1959 in Commerce, GA, Mr. Mitchell was the son of Thelma Carlan Brown. He was a road construction worker and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors in addition to his mother include his special aunt, Evelyn...

Billy Ray Massey

Dec 10, 2023

Billy Ray Massey, age 74 of Gillsville, GA passed away on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023.

Born on March 25, 1949 in Madison County, GA, Mr. Massey was the son of the late Charlie and Willie Ruth Powers Massey. He was a construction worker with Bowen & Watson Co., and was preceded in death by sons, Greg Massey,...

Hazel Alberta (Gillespie) Burns

Dec 9, 2023

Mrs. Hazel Burns was born May 27, 1940 in Jackson County to the late Lynne Eunice Gillespie and the late John Gillespie. She is also preceded in death by her son, Frankie Burns, Jr. and brother, Olin Gillespie. She resided in Jackson County.

Hazel was employed by Ann Highsmith and Dr. Susan Alexander for many years.

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Jack Bruce Ervine

Dec 4, 2023

Jack Bruce Ervine, age 69 of Colbert, GA passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023.

Born on April 14, 1954 in NJ, Mr. Ervine was the son of the late William Marshal and Helen Mae Bright Ervine. He was the widower of Donna Blackwell Ervine, a fork lift operator with McLane Southeast, of the Christian faith, and...

Doug Smith

Dec 3, 2023

Doug Smith, age 73 of Commerce, GA passed away on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023.

Born on Nov. 3, 1950 in Commerce, GA, Mr. Smith was the son of the late Harvey J. and Vernice Bray Smith. He was a machinist with Roper and EFI for 42 years, a member of Full Gospel Tabernacle, and was preceded in...

Lori Jean (Daly) Toney

Nov 29, 2023

Lori Jean Daly Toney, age 64 of Maysville, GA passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

Born on Dec. 19, 1958 in Chicago, IL, Mrs. Toney was the daughter of the late John and Betty Gau Daly. She worked at Publix, of the Christian faith, and was preceded in death by a brother, John Daly and a...

William Jackson Baldwin

Nov 29, 2023

William Jackson Baldwin, age 76 of Gillsville, GA passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

Born on Sept. 10, 1947 in Dadeville, AL, Mr. Baldwin was the son of the late William and Ella Futral Baldwin. He was a truck driver and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include son, William Jackson Baldwin, II; daughter,...

Dr. William Joseph Lagatta

Nov 23, 2023

Dr. William Joseph Lagatta, age 74 of Comer, GA passed away on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023.

Born on May 29, 1949 in Tampa, FL, Mr. Lagatta was the son of the late Arthur and Helen Holmes Lagatta.

A cremation will take place per the deceased wishes.

Christopher David Mccannon

Nov 22, 2023

Christopher David McCannon, age 38 of Danielsville, GA passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023.

Born on May 9, 1985 in Toccoa, GA, he was the son of Artie Gainous and Sylvia Hoffman McGarrah.

A cremation will be taking place per the deceased wishes.

Eunice (Denning) Hardy

Nov 20, 2023

Eunice Hardy

Commerce, GA

Eunice Denning Hardy, age 95 of Commerce, GA passed away on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023.

Born on March 18, 1928 in Fayetteville, NC., Mrs. Hardy was the daughter of the late Frank Denning and Nancy Denning Dozier. She was the widow of Leonard “Tom” Hardy;...