Obituaries

Jun 18, 2023

Frank Edwin Hopkins, Jr., age 80 of Hoschton, GA passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hopkins was preceded in death by his wife, Lynda Daniel Hopkins. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law Alan and Kim Hopkins, of Hoschton, GA; David and Bettina Hopkins, of Gainesville, GA; brother...

Jun 17, 2023

John Panuska , 59, of Hoschton, Georgia, passed away on June 17 th after a valiant battle with pneumonia. We are saddened to announce his passing, but we are grateful for his deeply fulfilling life as husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend.

John was born on April 11, 1963, to Andrew and Phyllis Panuska...

Jun 10, 2023

Loyd Dave Culver Sr. , age 67 of Winder, GA passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023.He is survived by his wife Mattie Culver; sons Loyd Dave Culver Jr., Jermey Culver and wife Tammy; daughter April Culver Hernandez and husband Ulises; three sisters; grandchildren Katie Culver, Cody Culver, Drake Culver, Ricardo Hernandez, Damon Culver, Nadia Licea, Imani Licea,...

Jun 3, 2023

Myrtice Mae Prince , age 64 of Winder, GA passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023, from cancer.  She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Ronald Prince; sons Jason Prince and wife Tiffany of Winder, Anthony Prince of Auburn; daughter Lisa Prince of Auburn; grandchildren Hunter Sloan of Bethlehem, Rainey Prince of Winder and bonus son...

May 29, 2023

Glenda Faye Adams , age 80, of Lavonia passed away Monday, May 29, 2023. A graveside service will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. The family will receive friends 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday, June 5, 2023 at the funeral home. Interment Georgia National Cemetery. Funeral...

May 27, 2023

Karisa Bybee Beatty , age 31, of Oakwood, sadly left us on Saturday, May 27, 2023 following a vehicle accident.  Karisa was a 2010 graduate of West Hall High School.  After graduating high school, Karisa had a career in Environmental Services in the healthcare field.  She was employeed as a caregiver with Cedarhurst of Oakwood...

May 26, 2023

Dr. Robert Franklin (“Frank”) Horner , age 96, died of natural causes in his home in Gainesville, GA, on May 26, 2023.  Born on January 19, 1927, in Chattanooga, TN, Dr. Horner graduated from City High School in Chattanooga and served in the United States Army.  He completed his bachelor’s degree in 1950 at the...

May 26, 2023

Linda Dianne Phillips, age 70, of Winder passed away Friday, May 26, 2023.  She was a member of White Plains Baptist Church.  Ms. Phillips loved her Sunday School Class.  She sang in the choir, loved gospel music, was a volunteer at the Winder Barrow Hospital and spent her time at home with her family.  Survivors...

May 21, 2023

Betty Jean Watkins Beck “Jean Hales Beck”, age 77, of Hoschton, Georgia, passed away May 21, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. Jean was born on May 10, 1946, to the late Robert Lee “Bill” and Annie Ruth (Johnson) Watkins, of Bill Watkins Road, Hoschton, Georgia. Jean grew up...

May 20, 2023

Philip M. “Phil” Shekey, age  57, of Sneads Ferry, NC and formerly of Jefferson, GA, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 20, 2023 surrounded by his family.  He was born in St. Petersburg, FL on Friday, December 24, 1965 to Carolyn Barie Shekey and to the late Joseph T. Shekey.  After graduating high school, he joined...

May 19, 2023

Sammy Ray Parton Jr. , age 61 of Auburn, GA passed away Friday, May 19, 2023. He is survived by his son Christopher Parton; siblings Gene Richmond, Daniel Richmond, Donald Richmond, Diane Hogsed and step brother Joe DeHart. Sammy was preceded in death by his father Sammy Ray Parton Sr.; mother Elaine Held; siblings Kenneth...

May 17, 2023

Thelma Ruth McGee, of Tucker, loving Mother and Granny passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 88 years old. She was the devoted wife to Julius Donald McGee who preceded her in death in 1999. She loved children and was affectionately known as Mama or Granny Gee by many. She was also preceded in death...

May 12, 2023

Rose Madeline DeWitt, age 85 of Hoschton passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 after a long battle with Leukemia. Rose was selflessly devoted to her family and achieved personal and professional success with her eternal optimism and fierce determination. She also touched the hearts of so many with her thoughtful, caring and giving nature. She...

May 8, 2023

Jean Arington Wood, of Braselton Georgia, formerly of Lynchburg Virginia passed away Monday, May 8, 2023. She was born in Lynchburg, Virginia December 6, 1922, a daughter of the late Henry A. Arington and Pearl Muncy Arington. She was predeceased by her son Ernest F. Jessee of Braselton Georgia in January 2023.  She is survived...

May 2, 2023

Darlene Ann Price, age 52 of Bethlehem passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Survivors include her husband Timmy Price; son Timothy Price; daughter Rebecca Black; grandchildren Roselind Black, Teagan Black, Tristan Sorrow and Brayden Black. A Memorial service will be held 7:00 pm Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating Rev. Christopher...

Apr 22, 2023

Charles Randall “Randy” Fox , 59, of Duluth, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in Braselton, Georgia. Randy Fox had the biggest heart, loved his family and friends, and loved the Lord dearly. He was also an avid Brave’s fan. He is survived by his significant other Jean Moon;...

Apr 22, 2023

Grayce Todd Watkins passed away on Monday evening, April 22, surrounded by friends and family after an 8-year battle with metastatic melanoma.  She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Watkins and her brother, Scott.  Her mother, Kathleen, her husband of 19 years, Michael Roden, two stepchildren, Christopher and Katherine, and her beloved dogs, Hazel and...

Apr 21, 2023

Mary Susan Anderson , age 63 of Snellville passed away Friday, April 21, 2023. Mary was the house mom that everyone wanted to go to, she was a loving mother and grandmother to Avery. She is survived by her step mother Claudette Valtman; son Richard Anderson; daughter Pamela Davis and husband Brian; brothers James Valtman...

Apr 14, 2023

Zelma Alice Bowen , age 74, of Auburn passed away Friday, April 14, 2023.  A Memorial Service will be held 7:00 pm Monday, April 17, 2023 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  The family will receive friends 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday, April 17, 2023 at the funeral home.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532...

Apr 11, 2023

Barbara (Bobbie) Maynard , age 77 of Hoschton went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family on April 11, 2023.  Barbara was born in Miami, Florida daughter to Richard Hawkins and Geraldine Roberts Shaw of Miami Florida. She met and married the...