OBITUARY LISTINGS

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...

Cleveland Edward Milsap, Jr.

Mar 3, 2023

Cleveland "Edward" Milsap, Jr. age 42 of Lula, GA passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023.

Born on Jan. 9, 1981 in Hall County, GA, Mr. Milsap, Jr. was the son of Cleveland Milsap, Sr. and Dorothy Tanner Milsap.

Survivors include a daughter, Shantell Milsap; and a sister, Adrian Smith.

A cremation will...

Louise Thompson Shiflet

Mar 3, 2023

Louise Thompson Shiflet

Commerce, GA

Louise Thompson Shiflet, age 86 of Commerce, GA passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023.

Born on May 14, 1936, Mrs. Shiflet was the daughter of the late Milton and May Bell Chandler Thompson. She was retired from Rockdale County having worked in the tag office...

Elsie Faye (Chestnut) Mcguirt

Mar 2, 2023

Elsie Faye Chestnut McGuirt, age 84 of Commerce, GA passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023.

Born on Nov. 28, 1938 in Pensacola, FL, Mrs. McGuirt was the daughter of the late Wildern and Addie Cowan Chestnut. She was the widow of Robert McGuirt; a homemaker; and was preceded in death by a son, William Caro; sisters,...

Royce Stockton

Mar 1, 2023

Mr. Royce Stockton, age 72, of Abbeville, LA, formerly Hoschton, GA went to be with his Lord on March 1, 2023.  Mr. Stockton was born July 18, 1950 at Commerce Hospital to the late Lorene Jackson Stockton and Buddie Lee Stockton.  He graduated from Jefferson High School.

Mr. Stockton was preceded in death by his parents, Buddie...

Harold Edward Appleby

Feb 24, 2023

Harold Edward Appleby

Harold Edward Appleby, age 85, of Danielsville passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. He is preceded in death by the love of his life, Gloria Jean Appleby. They were married on June 13, 1961.

He was born in Wyoming, Pennsylvania on November 17, 1937 to Harold E. Appleby and...

Ashley Nicole (Whirrell) Whirrell

Feb 23, 2023

Major Ashley Whirrell

Bogart, Georgia

Our beloved daughter, Ashley Whirrell, passed away on February 23, 2023 at the age of 32 after a courageous battle with COVID, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy.

Ashley was born on March 29, 1990 to Wanda (Latty) Whirrell...

Gloria Anette Brand

Feb 22, 2023

Ms. Gloria Annette Brand, age 60 of Commerce, GA passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at North Ridge Medical Center.

Born on September 24, 1962 in Duluth, GA, Ms. Brand was the daughter of Richard and Gloria Ann Scruggs Brand. She was a cherished daughter and brought great joy to her parents.

Survivors include...

William Thomas Lucas

Feb 20, 2023

William Thomas Lucas

Athens, GA

William Thomas Lucas, 58 of Athens, GA passed away Feb. 20, 2023. He was the son of the late William and Carol Roach Lucas.  Mr. Lucas was a construction superintendent for Lucas Construction Group.

Survivors include sons; Mason Lucas, Matthew Lucas, stepsons; Mike Reidling Jr. and...

Kelly Clark Chapman

Feb 19, 2023

Kelly Clark Chapman was born July 22, 1978 to Connie Smith (Haines) and Olen Clark in Athens Georgia. Due to her battle with cancer, she passed away peacefully Sunday February 19th, 2023 in her home in Tampa Florida

After graduating from the University of Georgia Medical College in 2001 she received her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing...

Dara Layne Sawyer

Feb 18, 2023

Dara Layne Sawyer 68 of Comer, Ga. passed away February 18, 2023.  She was born in Charleston, S.C. to Harry E. and Mary Holman Sawyer.  Survivors include her husband Erwin Max Eller of the home.  It was Dara wishes to be cremated , no services are planned at this time.

Delores Faye (Buie) Kellum

Feb 17, 2023

Delores Faye Buie Kellum “Bootsie”

Commerce, GA

Delores “Bootsie” Kellum, age 81 of Commerce, GA passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023.

Born on August 28, 1941, Mrs. Kellum was the daughter of the late Jesse and Clara Plemmons Buie. She was retired from St. Mary’s Health Care System having worked...

Laura Bell (Boswell) Livingston

Feb 16, 2023

Laura Bell Boswell Livingston, age 98 of Maysville, GA passed away on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.

Born on Sept. 17, 1924 in Maysville, GA, Mrs. Livingston was the daughter of the late Charlie Thomas and Zora Bryan Boswell. She was the widow of Terry Livingston, was retired from Lunsford-Wilson Manufacturing; and was preceded in death by sons,...

Vera Nell (Mcelhannon) Parson

Feb 16, 2023

Vera Nell Parson 81 of Maysville passed away on Thursday February 16, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late Leroy McElhannon and Flora Epps Potts and the widow of Bobby Parson.

Mrs. Parson was a homemaker and a member of Silver Shoals Baptist Church.  Survivors include 2 sons Randall (Robyn) Parson and Lonnie Parson of Homer,...

Renee (Renka) Alexander

Feb 16, 2023

Renee Renka Alexander, age 76 of Athens, GA passed away on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.

Born on Oct. 30, 1946 in Athens, GA, Mrs. Alexander was the daughter of the late John Ivan and Jane Bridges Renka. She was a journalist and was of the Methodist faith.

Survivors include her husband, Roger Alexander; daughter, Robin...