Obituaries
Rose Madeline Dewitt
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...
Jean Arington Wood
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...
Darlene Ann Price
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...
Charles Randall “Randy” Fox
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;...
Grayce Todd Watkins
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...
Mary Susan Anderson
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...
Zelma Alice Bowen
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...
Barbara Lee Maynard (Bobbie)
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...
Mary Eveline Okelley
Apr 4, 2023
Mary Eveline Okelley , age 85 of Winder passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023. A Funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Monday, April 10, 2023 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Russell Page. In lieu of flowers the family asks for a love offering made to Lawson Funeral Home. Interment at...
Betty Ann Williams “Roland”
Mar 31, 2023
Betty Ann Williams , age 87 of Commerce passed away Friday, March 31, 2023. She is survived by her daughters Joanne Pratt of Lawrenceville, Connie B. Guzman of Commerce, Kathy Osburn and husband Bill of Commerce; brother Thomas Roland; sister Jane Gibson of Cumming, grandchildren Ashley Chambers and husband Kevin of Commerce, Stephanie Joldersma and...
John Arthur Holder
Mar 30, 2023
John Arthur Holder , age 87 of Braselton passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023.A Funeral service will be held 5:00 pm Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Danny Peek and Bishop Jerry Gadis. The family will receive friends 4:00 pm Sunday, April 2, 2023 at the funeral home. Interment cremation....
Susan Jane Pethel
Mar 30, 2023
Susan Jane Pethel, age 60, of Braselton passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023. Susan enjoyed camping, attending softball tournaments with her granddaughter, shopping and visiting with extended family members. Survivors include Gary Vogt; son Greg S. Pethel and wife Whitney of Braselton; granddaughter Lillie Pethel and a host of other relatives. She was preceded in death by...
Dianne Shipman
Mar 30, 2023
Dianne Shipman, age 74 of Commerce passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023. She is survived by her husband Matthew Shipman Sr., sons Jimmy Fitts and wife Judy, Matthew (Boo) Shipman Jr., George Shipman and wife Sherry and son in law Eddie King; daughters Rose Shipman and husband Michael and Betty Johnson; 23 grandchildren; 22 great...
Peggy Ann Matthews Griffitts
Mar 20, 2023
Peggy Ann Matthews Griffitts , age 80, of Hoschton, GA, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away Monday, March 20, 2023. Survivors include her daughters Kimberly (Shannon) Sell of Hoschton, GA and Angie Armistead (James) Ballard of Acworth, GA. Peggy was blessed with five grandchildren, Saige Armistead, Brynna Armistead, Kate Fouts, Alexa Armistead, and John Fouts, all...
Jack Dale David
Mar 13, 2023
Jack Dale David , age 83 of Lawrenceville passed away Monday, March 13, 2023. Jack was a United States Navy Veteran as well as an amazing husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife Linda A. David; son Joseph David and wife Jennifer of Hoschton; daughters Jacquelin Wells and husband Billy of Sugar Hill,...
Elizabeth Marie Bray
Mar 12, 2023
Elizabeth Marie Bray, age 33 of Athens passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023. A Graveside service will be held 10:30 am Friday, March 31, 2023 at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. The family will receive friends 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Lawson Funeral Home. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home 4532...
Sharon “Blondie” Wilson
Mar 11, 2023
Sharon Denise Wilson , age 52 of Winder passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023. Sharon was from Barrow County and was a member of the Tyrus Baptist Church. She loved camping, fishing, the beach, writing in her journal while listening to music, her family, and most of all being a memaw. She is survived by...
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
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
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...
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