OBITUARY LISTINGS

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;...

Alma Jo (Hill) Lord

Nov 20, 2023

Mrs. Alma Jo Hill Lord, age 73 of Orange Park, FL passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, at her home.  Mrs. Lord was born in Homer, GA to the late Earnest and Audrey Hill.  Mrs. Lord retired from Baldor, in Accounting.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lord was also preceded in death by her son Nelson Lee...

Rickey Curtis Ginn

Nov 17, 2023

Rickey Curtis Ginn

Commerce, GA

Rickey Curtis Ginn, age 61 of Commerce, GA passed away on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 at his residence.

Born on Aug. 30, 1963 in Commerce, GA, Mr. Ginn was the son of the late Bobby T. Ginn and Juanita Robinson Ginn. He was a...

Clara Jean (Deem) Knighton

Nov 11, 2023

Clara Jean Knighton, age 77 of Danielsville, GA passed away on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.

Ms. Knighton was born on Nov. 18, 1945 in Miami Beach, FL; and was preceded in death by a brother, Clayton Knighton.

Survivors include daughters, Cara Celeste Larko, Jean Michelle Knighton; three grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

A direct...

Richard Alton Crance

Nov 11, 2023

Richard Alton Crance 66 of Alto, Ga. passed away Saturday.  He was the son of the late Alton and Marion W. Crance and a veteran of the United States Army.  Mr. Crance was retired from heating and air conditioning .  Survivors include his wife Cyndalu N. Crance of the home, Son Alton William Crance, daughters, Amanda Jean Daniel, Marion...

Thomas "Tommy" Franklin Slater

Nov 9, 2023

Thomas “Tommy” Franklin Slater, age 56 of Commerce, GA passed away on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023.

Born on Nov. 10, 1966 in Commerce, GA, Mr. Slater was the son of Clifford F. Slater and the late Delores McCoy Slater. He was a construction worker with Slater Construction, a member of Commerce Church of God, and was preceded...

Annie M. (Kitchens) Bellamy

Nov 6, 2023

Annie M. Bellamy, age 81 of Danielsville, GA passed away on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

Born on March 27, 1942 in Franklin County, GA, Mrs. Bellamy was the daughter of the late Waymon W. and Gladys Patterson Kitchens. She was the widow of William Charles Bellamy, a retired textile worker with Blue Bell, a member of Crossroads...

Hoyt Pierce Beck

Nov 1, 2023

Hoyt Pierce Beck, age 90 of Clarkesville, GA passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023.

Born on July 5, 1933 in Commerce, GA, Mr. Beck was the son of the late Luther and Ruth Bennett Beck. He was retired from Roper Pump, of the Baptist faith, a member of the VFW, and was a Navy veteran, and...

Tomalynn Sue (Rice) Wallace

Oct 31, 2023

Tomalynn Sue Wallace, age 77 of Edisto Beach, SC passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023.

Born on Oct. 26, 1946 in Dayton, OH, Mrs. Wallace was the daughter of the late Thomas Aldren and Delores Mary Luneke Rice. She was the widow of Steve Ashley Wallace and was in banking.

A cremation will be...

Carrie Eloise Tucker

Oct 30, 2023

Carrie Eloise Tucker, age 103 of Commerce, GA passed away on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023.

Born on February 15, 1920 in Carnesville, GA, Ms. Tucker was the daughter of the late Jim and Eula Tucker. She was a member of First Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by an infant brother; sisters, Sybil Simpkins, Edna Tucker,...

Mary Juanita (Mealor) Mintz

Oct 27, 2023

Mary “Juanita” Mealor Mintz, age 80 of Maysville, GA passed away on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023.

Born on Dec. 3, 1942 in Commerce, GA, Mrs. Mintz was the daughter of the late Frank and Helen McCollum Mealor. She is the widow of James Ellery Mintz to whom she was married to for 44 years, was a school...

Donald E. Rhodes

Oct 21, 2023

Mr. Donald E. Rhodes, age 88, of Commerce, GA went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Mr. Rhodes was born in Kokmo, Indiana to the late Wayne and Ruth Cook Rhodes. He was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church and a Korean War veteran of the United States...

Larry Edward Comeau

Oct 19, 2023

Mr. Larry Edward Comeau,. age 70, of Comer, GA died October 19, 2023. Born in Stoneham MA the son of the late Albert and Florence Coughlin Comeau. Retired from Trus Joist.

Mr. Comeau is survived by his wife, Susan Comeau.

Services to be announced at a later date.