OBITUARY LISTINGS

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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,...

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...

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,...