OBITUARY LISTINGS

Doris Ann (Colquitt) Whitehead

May 5, 2023

Doris Ann Colquitt Whitehead, age 61 of Danielsville, GA passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023.

Born on Sept. 23, 1961 in Athens, GA, Mrs. Whitehead was the daughter of the late Joe “Mutt” and Willie Jo Weaver Colquitt. She retired from Superior Pants, of the Baptist faith, and was preceded in death by a sister, Judy...

Frankie "Chunk" Bishop Burns

May 1, 2023

Frankie Bishop “Chunk” Burns, age 64 of Commerce, GA passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023.

Born on Dec. 28, 1958 in Commerce, GA, Mr. Burns was the son of Hazel Gillespie Burns and the late Frankie Burns. He was a self-employed mechanic and was preceded in death by a son, Franklin Burns; and daughter, Kimberly Poole....

Anthony Scott Wilbanks

May 1, 2023

Anthony Scott Wilbanks, age 49 of Commerce, GA passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023.

Born on May 24, 1973 in Stephens County, GA, Mr. Wilbanks was the son of Marvin and Edith Shirley Wilbanks. He was a public health training coordinator with GA Dept. of Public Health, was an Army veteran, raised at Hill Street Baptist...

Ronny "Tyler" Moss

Apr 28, 2023

Ronny Tyler Moss

Athens, GA

Ronny Tyler Moss, 52, of Athens, GA passed away on April 28th ,2023.

Born on April 13th, 1971 in Decatur Georgia, Mr. Moss was the son of Ronnie Moss and Brenda Duckworth. Mr. Moss owned and operated Tyler’s Paint and Body Shop in Commerce,...

Melba Janet Embrick

Apr 28, 2023

Melba “Janet” Embrick, age 61 of Commerce, GA passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023.

Born on January 8, 1962, Miss Embrick was the daughter of the late Walter Wallace and Mary Bagwell Embrick. She was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include brothers, Alan (Tami) Embrick, Larry Embrick, Chris Embrick, Keith Embrick, and Tony (Shelia)...

Edward Allen Savage

Apr 21, 2023

Mr. Edward Allen Savage age 60 of Commerce passed away Friday April 21, 2022.  He was the son of Geneva B. Savage of Maysville and the late Charles William Savage.  Mr. Savage was preceded in death by his wife Kelly C. Savage.

In addition to his mother Mr. Savage is survived by his son Matt Savage of...

John Norman Langston

Apr 21, 2023

Johnny Norman Langston

September 22, 1944- April 21, 2023

Johnny Langston born on September 22, 1944, was the son of Norman Langston and Opal Johnston Langston.  He died on April 21, 2023 at the age of 78.  He was preceded in death by a Granddaughter, Anne Marie Langston.

Johnny was born in Commerce,...

Michael David Downer

Apr 19, 2023

Michael David Downer, age 69 of Danielsville, GA passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

Born on July 26, 1953 in Owosso, MI, Mr. Downer was the son of the late Leonard and Norma Wallace Downer. He was a retired truck driver.

A cremation will be taking place per the deceased wishes.

Cathy Nolan (Mathews) Minish

Apr 13, 2023

Cathy Nolin Mathews Minish, age 66 of Commerce, GA passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023.

Born on Jan. 25, 1957, Mrs. Minish was the daughter of the late Nolin Mathews and Christine Wilma Clark Kilpatrick. She was a home health care nurse.

Survivors include her husband, Johnny “Bruce” McDaniel; son, Gregory (Frances) Hill; brother,...

James Franklin Daniel

Apr 12, 2023

James Franklin Daniel, age 87 of Athens, GA passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

Born on Feb. 15, 1936 in Oconee County, GA, Mr. Daniel was the son of the late Jessie and Mattie Daniel. He was a retired truck driver with Edmond Porterfield, was an Army veteran in the Korean War, and was preceded in...

Robert Semeual Humphrey

Apr 7, 2023

Robert Semeual Humphrey

Commerce, GA

Robert Semeual Humphrey, age 73 of Commerce, GA passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 at his home with his loved ones.

Born on October 15, 1949 in Bainbridge, GA, Mr. Humphrey was the son of the late James and Joyce Godwin Humphrey. He...

Eugene Michael Whitfield

Apr 4, 2023

Eugene Michael "Mike" Whitfield, age 69 of Commerce, GA passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

Born on May 5, 1953 in Jackson County, GA, Mr. Whitfield was the son of Ralph Melvin and Joanna Crane Whitfield. He was a truck driver.

Survivors include sons, Toby Whitfield, Trance Whitfield; brothers, Danny Whitfield and Randall Whitfield....

Carroll Lansing Blackmon

Mar 25, 2023

Carroll died surrounded by family at his home in Hull, Ga on March 25, 2023 and his wishes were to be cremated and ashes scattered across the Smoky Mountains a place him and his wife loved.

Carroll was born in Delhi, Ga to Mr. Lannie & Clara Rhodes Blackmon. After graduating high school he attended West Ga....

Danny Lamar Lord

Mar 25, 2023

Danny Lamar Lord, age 70 of Orange Park, Fl., formally  of Homer, Ga., passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Community Hospice House In Jacksonville, Fl.

Mr. Lord was born in Commerce, Ga. to Birdelle Lord and the late Horace Andrew Lord.  Mr. Lord was retired as a Maintenance Technician from Baldor.  In addition to his...

Warren Kim Toney

Mar 23, 2023

Warren Kim Toney

Commerce, GA

Mr. Warren Kim Toney, age 66 of Commerce, GA passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at his residence on Toney Road in Banks County.

Born on June 24, 1956 in Commerce, Georgia, Mr. Toney was the son of the late Warren and Beverly (Wiley) Toney. He was...

Charlotte Ann Jackson

Mar 21, 2023

Charlotte Ann Jackson 74 of Hull, passed away Tuesday March 21, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late Curtis and Doris Dailey Wood and the widow of Kindel Jackson.

Survivors include a son Robert Chad (Brittany) Matthews, a daughter Tammy Matthews, 2 brothers Tommy Wood and Paul Wood and a sister Gail Wood.  4 Grandchildren also...

Essie Caroldine (Banks) Beck

Mar 20, 2023

Essie C. Beck age 89 of Commerce passed away Monday March 20, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Lucy Cochran Banks.  She was a member of the Ridgeway Baptist Church.  Survivors include 2 daughters Stella Kelly and Judy (Jerry) Pickett and a brother Harry Banks.  She is also survived by 8 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren...

Linda Marie (Richardson) Lagatta

Mar 17, 2023

Linda Marie Lagatta, age 73 of Comer, GA died March 17, 2023. She was married to William Lagatta, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Helen Elliott Richardson.  A retired Medical Lab Technician

Funeral services to be announced at a later time.

Linda Kay (Taylor) Shelton

Mar 13, 2023

Linda Kay Taylor Shelton, age 80 of Commerce, GA passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023.

Born on April 9, 1942 in Burnsville, NC, Ms. Shelton was the daughter of the late Clayton and Awa Drake Taylor. She was the widow of Bill Coffey, was a Registered Nurse for 32 years with Ashville Hospital Systems, and was...

Samuel Justin Milsap, Jr.

Mar 3, 2023

Samuel "Justin" Milsap, Jr., age 39 of Lula, GA passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023.

Born on March 9, 1984 in Hall County, GA, Mr. Milsap, Jr. was the son of Cleveland Milsap and Dorothy Milsap.

Survivors include a daughter, Destiny Amerson; and a sister, Adrian Smith.

A cremation will be taking...