Obituaries

Sep 9, 2025

Patrick Lee Esco , age 44 of Hoschton, Ga., passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00pm, Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Pastor Calvin Gooch. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment cremation....

Sep 7, 2025

Tony Naylor Jr., age 66, of Hoschton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025. He was born on March 22, 1959, to the late Tony McCowan Naylor and Charity Helen Strunk Naylor.

Tony will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend whose greatest joy was his...

Sep 1, 2025

William H Wages, Jr. , passed away September 1, 2025.   He was born April 8, 1939, and was a lifelong Atlanta resident.   He spent his earlier years in the Navy as a Radio Operator.  He met his wife Carol, on shore leave during his Navy career and they were married for 48 years.    He was an accomplished pilot as well...

Aug 30, 2025

William Harold Griffin , age 89 of Braselton, Ga., passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025. He was born in Cleveland, Ga., to the late Clifford and Nellie Griffin. William is survived by his siblings Louise Wilson, Barbra Brown, Jim Griffin; children Jackie (Lorraine) Griffin, Nelly Griffin, Joanie Griffin, and Diane Griffin; many grandchildren and great...

Aug 24, 2025

Jack Lee Oliver, born September 7, 1940 in Collins, Ga. Passed away Sunday evening , August 24, 2025 to his forever home. He was married for 63 years to His beloved wife Grace Oliver before Her passing in October 2024. He raised His family of 3 in Gwinnett Co., Georgia but Savannah was always dear to His heart. ...

Aug 17, 2025

Cher Soua Xiong was born on February 4, 1944. He was a proud Hmong veteran of the Vietnam War. Cher Soua dedicated most of his life to his family.

As the oldest son of his family, Cher Soua endured many hardships early in life. One included the loss of his oldest...

Aug 6, 2025

Jerry Lee Motes, age 75 of Hull, Ga., passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Jerry loved to work, eat good home cooking, and most of all his family. He is survived by his sons Alex Lane and wife Carroll, Joe Motes and wife Rebecca; brothers David Motes and Ernest Motes; sisters Shirley Moon and Barbara...

Aug 4, 2025

Tommy Evans , age 72, of Auburn, Ga., found eternal rest in the arms of his Savior on Monday, August 4, 2025. He was born on January 16, 1953, in Harlan County, Kentucky, to the late Carl Evans and Lena B. Gibson Evans. Tommy is also preceded in death by the love of his life,...

Jul 27, 2025

George “Buck” William Whitlock Jr. , age 77 of Douglasville passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00pm on July 31, 2025, at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Pastor Brian Bone. Interment to follow at the Auburn City Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior...

Jul 24, 2025

Jerry D. Finley, age 90 of Pendergrass, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025. He was born in Marion, North Carolina, and moved with his family to Seneca, South Carolina as a young boy. He was a graduate of Seneca High School and Presbyterian College. After graduation, he married his high school...

Jul 21, 2025

Terry Dee Warren Sr. , age 59 of Winder, Ga., passed away, Monday, July 21, 2025. Terry is survived by his wife Shelby Warren of Winder; children Terry D. Warren Jr. and wife Lynn of Cleveland, Joshua Warren and wife Melissa of Habersham, Emily Warren and Logan Warren both of Winder; siblings Darla Pack and...

Jul 8, 2025

David Clyde Johnson , age 66 of Bethlehem, Ga., passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025. David worked for Bobs Tires for over 30 years, loved western movies, wrestling, matlock, his pet Lucy, and most of all his family. David is survived by his son Terry Johnson of Monroe; brothers Sammy Bertling and wife K.C. of...

Jun 27, 2025

Kathy Rowe Pugh , age 65, of Loganville passed away Friday, June 27, 2025.  Survivors include her loving husband Larry Douglas Pugh; son Randy Douglas of Loganville; daughter Stephanie Langston and husband Benjie of Monroe; brothers Wayne Rowe and wife Nikki of Braselton, Steve Rowe of Monroe, David Rowe and wife Jennifer of Colbert; sister...

Jun 20, 2025

David Wayne Brock , age 69 of Hoschton, Ga., passed away Friday, June 20, 2025. He is survived by his nephews, nieces, cousins, his beloved dog 8ball, and a host of other relatives. David is preceded in death by his parents Johnnie and Marzee Rockmore Brock; siblings Maria Elizabeth McDougald, John Donald Brock, Lucious Eugene...

Jun 18, 2025

Harold Ray Edge , beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away Thursday, June 18, 2025. He was born on April 7, 1933 in Braselton, GA to J.C and Cammie Wood Edge. He is proceeded in death by his parents, his wife Carolyn, his son Gary Harold Edge, his grandson Joshua David Edge and...

Jun 12, 2025

Doris Carty Jones , age 76 of Braselton, Ga., passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025. Doris is survived by her husband Lane Jones; son Cole Jones and wife Emily; daughter Andrea Travis; brothers Gary Carty and wife Rhonda, Ken Carty and wife Linda, Charles Carty and wife Linda, David Carty and wife Becky; sister Phyllis...

Jun 9, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jason Sasha Melyanets July 25, 1998 – June 9 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jason Sasha Melyanets , who was born on July 25, 1998, to Alexander and Maria Melyanets. Jason was the second of seven siblings—Daniel, {Jason}, Alena, Sam, Victoria,...

Jun 8, 2025

Carl Wayne Holbrook , 59 of Winder entered into rest on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jayne Holbrook; parents, Kenneth and Charlotte Holbrook; brother, Robert Holbrook.

Carl is survived by his sister, Cathie (Craig) Schuman; daughter, Jessica Lynn Wynch;...

May 29, 2025

Evelyn LaVern Hall, age 61, of Cornelia, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025.  Mrs. Hall was born in Hoschton, GA to the late William C. and Aline Gaddis Stowe.  She loved music, dancing, fishing and spending time with her grandchildren and eating good food.  Survivors include her son Charlie Hall and wife Julie; daughters Kimberly...

May 25, 2025

Patricia Ann Matthews , age 80, of Winder, Ga., passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025. Patricia was a former City Clerk for the City of Auburn, she will be missed by many. Arrangements to be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, Ga., 30548. Lawsonfuneralhome.org. 706-654-0966.