OBITUARY LISTINGS

Jan 11, 2021

Mr. Clyde Mitchell (Mickey) Minish, 72 of Commerce, GA, passed away on Monday, Jan. 11, 20121.

He was the son of the late T.G. and Hazel Echols Minish. Mr. Minish was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the 101st Airborne Division Green Beret.

Survivors include his wife, Beverly Denise...

Jan 8, 2021

Nell Fortson, age 73 of Colbert, GA passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at North Ridge Medical Center.

Born on May 22, 1947 in Commerce, GA, Mrs. Fortson was the daughter of the late Elbert “Buck” and Mae Louise Sorrow Loggins. She was a homemaker, and served as Pastor of True Pentecostal Church of Danielsville, a member...

Jan 2, 2021

Mr. Willie Barnett, age 77 of Commerce, GA passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021. Born on March 9, 1943 in Commerce, GA he was the son of the late Voyd and Lela Jones Barnett. He was the husband of Phyllis Barnett his loving wife for 56 years. He was a retired Diesel Mechanic for Oliver Rubber Company, a member...

Dec 30, 2020

Donna Grace Hinesley, age 53 of Hull, GA passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020.

Born on Jan. 16, 1967 in Buford, Ga, Mrs. Hinesley was the daughter of the late Junior Mills and Patsey Virginia McDaniel Martin. She was an employee of Pilgrims Pride and was of the Baptist faith.

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Dec 28, 2020

Lila Crystal Fox, age 39 of Hull, GA passed away on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020.

Born in Athens, GA on July 17, 1981. She attended grades 1-12 in Oconee County. She went on to study at Georgia Southern and at UGA. Lila had a contagious personality and beautiful spirit. She loved all animals and passionately...

Dec 26, 2020

Sharon Elaine Cofield 77 of Maysville passed away Saturday Dec. 26, 2020.  She was the daughter of the late Jesse W. and Eloise Sutton Garrett and the widow of Marvin Douglas Cofield.  She was retired from the Banking Industry.  Survivors include 3 sons, Douglas Emory Cofield (Vickie), Ronald Mack Cofield (Michelle) and Gary "Danny" Daniel Cofield (Diane) along with...

Dec 22, 2020

Patricia Lynn Watson Dyer, age 59 of Pendergrass, GA, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020.

Born on June 25, 1961 in Hall County, GA, Mr. Dyer was the son of the late Bobby Oliver Watson and Sue Talton. She was preceded in death by a son, Jeffery Dwayne Dyer, brother, Keith Watson, and Linda...

Dec 20, 2020

Billy Hardy

Lavonia, GA

Billy Hardy, age 74 of Lavonia, GA passed away on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020.

Born on Aug. 21, 1946 in Madison County, GA, Mr. Hardy was the son of the late Lewis W. and Mary Lou Wood Hardy. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church....

Dec 18, 2020

Mrs. Patricia Daily Mize, age 76 of Commerce, GA passed away Friday, December 18, 2020. Born on April 17, 1944 in Commerce, GA she was the daughter of the late Harvey Jackson and Alma Stevens Dailey. She was the widow of Samuel Nathan Mize the love of her life. She was employed with Goldkist Hatchery, of the Pentecostal faith,...

Dec 17, 2020

Rebecca J. Carney, age 42 of Maysville, GA passed away on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020.

Born on Dec. 10, 1978 in Dalton, GA, Mrs. Carney was the daughter of the late Oliver Cleveland and Gail Ann Hand. She was the widow of Thomas Carney and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors...

Dec 17, 2020

B.L. Pressley, age 82 of Winterville, GA passed away on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020.

Born on May 14, 1938 in Abbeville, SC, Mr. Pressley was the son of the late Joe W. and Dora Ann Barrett Pressley. He was a self-employed mechanic, and was preceded in death by sons, Billy, Robert, and Micheal Pressley; brothers,...

Dec 16, 2020

Ruth Wilbanks, age 101 of Nicholson, GA passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 at her residence.

Born on July 9, 1919 in Jackson County, GA, Mrs. Wilbanks was the daughter of the late Fred A. and Vinnie Williamson Blalock. She was the widow of Milton Wilbanks, the owner of RuJean Beauty Shop and a...

Dec 16, 2020

Phillip Darren Snead, age 53 of Commerce, GA passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 passed away at his residence.

Born on Jan. 14, 1967 in Jacksonville, FL, Mr. Snead was the son of Marvin and Margie Doster Snead. He was preceded in death by a son, Johnny Wright.

Survivors in...

Dec 14, 2020

Jack Leonard Whitlock, Sr., age 84 of Commerce, GA passed away on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020.

Born on April 8, 1936 in Jackson County, GA, Mr. Whitlock was the son of the late Guy and Lois Huntsinger Whitlock. He was preceded in death by sons, Michael Whitlock and Jack Whitlock, Jr.

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Dec 14, 2020

Robert D. Lewis, age 82 of Maysville, GA passed away on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020.

Born on Nov. 30, 1938 in Banks County, GA, Mr. Lewis was the son of the late Sharp and Stella Wilbanks Lewis. He was a foreman with General Motors.

Survivors include sons, Chris Lewis, Maysville, Scott...

Dec 12, 2020

Danny Paul Walls 66 of Commerce passed away at his home Saturday Dec. 12, 2020.

He was the son of the late James Howard and Atta Lee White Walls. Danny was an accomplished musician  playing base guitar  at many church services and funeral services.  He will be missed by his family and friends.  He was preceded in...

Dec 11, 2020

Agnes Kay Roles, age 65 of Athens, GA passed away on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020.

Born on Sept. 20, 1955 in Williamson, KY, she was the daughter of the late Neal and Bama Bryant Kennedy. Mrs. Roles was the widow of James Roles, was a kitchen manager with Ila Restaurant and was of the Baptist...

Dec 10, 2020

Jerry Wilton Blackmon, age 60 of Commerce, GA passed away Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020.

Born on Dec. 31, 1959 in Gainesville, Ga, Mr. Blackmon was the son of the late John Will and Ruby McCollum Blackmon. He was a self-employed painter and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include a son,...

Dec 6, 2020

Infant Ann Louise Knight, 2 months old, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020.

Miss Knight was the daughter of Samantha Naylor and Douglas Knight of Homer. She is preceded in death by great-grandparents, Homer and Woodie Turpin.

She was the granddaughter of Sonya Turpin, Homer, Phillip Naylor, Warren, GA, Michael and Michell Knight, Winder,...

Dec 4, 2020

Mr. L. Scotty Daves 57 years old of Ila, Georgia passed away on Friday December 4, 2020.

Mr. Daves born in Commerce, Georgia on November 11, 1963, was the son of the late Grady and Ruth Daniel Daves. He is preceded in death by Larry Daves.

Mr. Daves operated heavy equipment for Gunnells Construction for...