OBITUARY LISTINGS

May 26, 2023

Rev. Ronald Edward Hooper, age 92 of Cornelia, GA passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023.

Born on June 29, 1930 in Banks County, GA, Rev. Hooper was the son of the late Charlie F. and Lilly Mae Neisler Hooper. He was a salesman and was a former pastor of several area churches with the latest one...

May 25, 2023

Alan Wade Appleby, Sr., “Pops” age 60, of Danielsville, GA passed away on May 25, 2023 surrounded by his loving wife and family. Alan was born June 22nd, 1962, in Lancaster, PA to Harold Edward Appleby and Gloria Jean Appleby (Skiles).

He served his country by spending several years in the United States Air Force. Alan was...

May 24, 2023

Ann Hill, age 75 of Commerce, GA passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

Born on May 12, 1948 in Ila, GA, Mrs. Hill was the daughter of the late Ralph and Reba Sears Haynes. She was a waitress with Waffle House and was preceded in death by sisters, Grace (John) Crump, Alene Duncan, Wilma Cook, and...

May 20, 2023

Susan Dale Carter Davis, age 67 of Alto, GA passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

Born on May 3, 1956 in Jackson County, GA, Mrs. Davis was the daughter of the late D.S. and Nomie Lee Carter. She was a CNA with Peach Tree Village, of the Christian faith, was preceded in death by...

May 19, 2023

Onnie Lanier Boswell 45 of Columbus, Ga. Formely  of Commerce , Ga passed away Friday May 19, 2023 of a sudden illness.  He was the son of the late Herman and Doris Hill Boswell.

Mr. Boswell was a Peer Certified Specialist with Safehouse Ministries in Columbus ,Ga. and a member of the Fort Church of Columbus, Ga....

May 18, 2023

Jenny Lillian McCannon Haley, age 52 of Danielsville, GA passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023.

Born on Dec. 17, 1970 in Spartanburg, SC, Mrs. Haley was the daughter of Martha Williams Fowler and the late William Franklin McCannon. She was a clerk with Golden Pantry in Danielsville, GA where she was loved and will be missed...

May 18, 2023

Bertie Barrett Bagwell, age 83 of Commerce, GA passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023.

Born on April 17, 1940 in Jackson County, GA, Mrs. Bagwell was the daughter of the late Fannie Barrett Mealer. She was the widow of Tillman Bagwell, a homemaker, and was preceded in death by sons, Johnny Bagwell and Phillip Bagwell.

May 15, 2023

Jane Worley Brookshire, age 78 of Commerce, GA passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023.

Born on Nov. 5, 1944 in Franklin County, GA, Mrs. Brookshire was the daughter of the late Bill and Sular Crump Worley. She was the widow of Tommy Brookshire, of the Baptist faith, and was a homemaker. She is preceded in death...

May 13, 2023

Brandon Lee Sellers, age 21 of Commerce, GA passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023.

Born on Oct. 2, 2001 in Athens, GA, Mr. Sellers was the son of Julie Priest Sellers and the late Larry Sellers. He was a fork lift driver with Ollies Warehouse.

Survivors in addition to his mother include brothers, John...

May 6, 2023

Mrs. Annette Lacey Hanley, Age 81 of Commerce, GA passed away on May 6th, 2023.

Mrs. Hanley was the daughter of the late Clarence Coley Lacey and Katie Mae Owensby Lacey. She is the widow of Mr. Billy Hanley. They were married on November 2nd, 1962 and were married until Mr. Hanley’s death in 2015....

May 5, 2023

Norma Jean Fields Ariail age 81 of Maysville, GA passed away on May 5th, 2023.

Born on July 24th, 1941 in Madison County, GA, Mrs. Ariail was the daughter of the late Alvin B Fields and Juanita Cook Fields. Mrs. Ariail was retired from the North East Georgia Medical Center Hospice where she worked as...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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)...

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...

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,...

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.

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,...