Obituaries

Dr. Michael William Roth

Dr. Michael William Roth

Mar 11, 2023

Dr. Michael William Roth, of Braselton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023.  Michael was born on April 13, 1958, in Paterson, New Jersey, and leaves behind his loving wife, Sarina Rowley Roth; his parents, Harold and Adaline Roth; his sister, Darren Shartle and her husband Bill; his niece and nephews, Rachel LaGrosse (and husband, John),...

Margaret “Peggy” Wilkes Burch

Margaret “Peggy” Wilkes Burch

Mar 7, 2023

Margaret “Peggy” Wilkes Burch , age 93 of Braselton went home to be with the Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. She was born on April 30, 1929, in Colon, Republic of Panama. She was the daughter of Margaret and Leo Wilkes. Peggy, was a devoted wife and mother who cherished her family....

Mary “Tomi” Mitchell

Mary “Tomi” Mitchell

Feb 28, 2023

Mary “Tomi” Mitchell, age 93, of Hoschton passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Tomi grew up on a cattle ranch in Canton, GA.  While still in high school, she was employed with Southern Bell.  Later Tomi moved to the Stone Mountain/Tucker area where she and her husband raised their children.  They then moved to a...

Jeannette Charlotte Holbrook

Jeannette Charlotte Holbrook

Feb 19, 2023

Jeannette Charlotte Holbrook , age 81, of Winder passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023.  Memorial services will be held 2:00 pm Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA,...

Steven Jay Clausen

Steven Jay Clausen

Feb 16, 2023

Steven Jay Clausen , age 72 of Commerce passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023. There are no services at this time. Interment cremation. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, Ga., 30548. lawsonfuneralhome.org. 706-654-0966.

Thomas “Tom” Joseph Lozano

Thomas “Tom” Joseph Lozano

Feb 13, 2023

Thomas “Tom” Joseph Lozano, age 71, of Hoschton, Ga passed away on February 13, 2023.  Tom was born on Long Island, NY to parents Thomas and Gladys Lozano on April 21, 1951.  Tom graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in Atlanta, Ga and the University of Notre Dame.  For over 30 years, Tom was a...

Jewell Shaffer Berry

Jewell Shaffer Berry

Feb 12, 2023

Jewell Shaffer Berry , age 75 of Jefferson passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023. Jewell was an avid member of the Hoschton Baptist Church. She also had the whole collection of Gone With The Wind. She was married for 53 years to her beloved husband Bob Berry. She is survived by her...

Herman “Alton” Wiley

Herman “Alton” Wiley

Feb 11, 2023

Herman “Alton” Wiley, age 100 of Suwannee passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023. Alton served in World War II and spent nearly two years on the aircraft carrier USS Ticonderoga. Alton even volunteered for the Navy just too see more action, he is respected and honored for his service. Alton is survived by his daughters;...

Verlin Boudreaux Murphy

Verlin Boudreaux Murphy

Feb 9, 2023

Verlin Boudreaux Murphy , age 92 of Gainesville passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023. She was a member of St. Thomas More Parish in Baton Rouge, LA for 48 years as well as the Prince of Peace Parish in Flowery Branch for 10 years and was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the...

Ronald Bruce Mink

Ronald Bruce Mink

Feb 5, 2023

Ronald Bruce Mink , age 87 of Flowery Branch passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023. There are no services at this time. Interment cremation. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, Ga., 30548. lawsonfuneralhome.org. 706-654-0966.

Daisy Dene Uhl

Daisy Dene Uhl

Feb 2, 2023

Daisy Dene Uhl, age 92 of Jefferson passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023. There are no services at this time. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, Ga 30548. lawsonfuneralhome.org. 706-654-0966.

Daisy D. Stewart – Shaver Uhl

Daisy D. Stewart – Shaver Uhl

Feb 2, 2023

Daisy D. Stewart- Shaver Uhl , of Jefferson passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023. she is survived by her daughter, Mary Brooks and Son in Law Joe Brooks; sister Iris Trimble Hendrickson; grandchildren, Geri Ann and Greg Pearson, David and Kristina Fisher; seven great grandchildren, Ariel Strudivant, Haley and Caleb Hopkins, Holden Stewart Hull, Emma...

Billy Wayne Collins

Billy Wayne Collins

Feb 1, 2023

Billy Wayne Collins, age 71 of Winder passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023. An Inurnment will take place 9:00 am Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, Ga 30548. lawsonfuneralhome.org. 706-654-0966.

Virginia Louise Speakman

Virginia Louise Speakman

Jan 31, 2023

Virginia Louise Speakman, age 75 of Hoschton passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Virginia is survived by her husband Robert Speakman; son Erik Speakman; daughter Tracy Speakman; sister Barbara Matthews and husband Rev. David Matthews; grandchildren Annika Speakman and Alexander Speakman; best friend Linda Snyder; and a host of other relatives.  Funeral services will be held 2:00...

Willie Eugene Martin

Willie Eugene Martin

Jan 28, 2023

Willie Eugene Martin, age 64 of Bethlehem passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023. Funeral services will be held 4:00 pm Friday, February 3, 2023 at Friendship Baptist Church (319 Friendship Church Road Monroe, Ga., 30656). Officiating will be Rev. Frankie Green, Rev. Jason Rowe and Pastor Glenn Wittenberg. Interment to follow.  The family will receive...

Ernest Fillmore Jessee Iii

Ernest Fillmore Jessee Iii

Jan 28, 2023

Ernest Fillmore Jessee, III, 77, better known as “Fil,” of Braselton, Georgia, died Saturday evening, January 28, following a lengthy illness. Born in Lynchburg, Virginia on January 18, 1946, Fil was the only child of Elizabeth Jean Wood (nee Arington) and E. Garrison Wood. His paternal father, Ernest Fillmore Jessee, Jr., was killed while serving...

Shirley Loudean Page

Shirley Loudean Page

Jan 24, 2023

Shirley Loudean Page , age 79, of Winder passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023.  Shirley loved her family, going to the dirt tracks and racing.  She enjoyed fishing, putting puzzles together and word searches.  Survivors include her son Russell Lee Page and wife Stacy of Winder; brother Raymond Huggins of Dacula; grandchildren Britani Page, Aleigh...

Joanne Przybylski

Joanne Przybylski

Jan 24, 2023

Joanne Przybylski, 63, of Hoschton, Georgia, passed away Tuesday January 24, 2023, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. She loved Jesus with all her heart. Rarely a person she met whom she didn’t pray for and share the truth of God’s love. A beloved wife to her husband, Rick,...

Billy Ray Harrison

Billy Ray Harrison

Jan 24, 2023

Billy Ray Harrison , age 73, of Winder passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023.  Survivors include his wife Linda Harrison; son Joseph Harrison; daughter Jodie Harrison; brother James Ronald Harrison and wife Cathy of Royston; grandchildren Michael Shane Tshudy, James Matthew Tshudy and a host of other relatives.  He was preceded in death by his...

Ethel Mae Bell

Ethel Mae Bell

Jan 21, 2023

Ethel Mae Bell, age 82 of Braselton passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023. Ethel loved her family and gardening. She is survived by her son Gary Lee Bell Jr. of Jefferson; daughters Lyn Ragan of Jefferson, Deborah Helms and husband Dennis Smith Jr. of Braselton; sister Vera Main of Ft. Myers FL; grandchildren Michael Reagan,...