Obituaries

May 6, 2025

Robert Wayne Woods, 88, of Athens, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, lovingly surrounded by family, rejoining his beloved wife of 57 years, Carolyn, in Heaven.

Respected and appreciated by all who knew him, Wayne, as he was known, was born in Atlanta to Carl Hubert Woods and Elizabeth Coke...

Apr 30, 2025

Reed John Sheridan , aged 66, died on Wednesday 30 April 2025 at home with his wife, Judy Sheridan (Nunnally), and daughters, Sara and Lara, at his side.

Reed was born in Southampton, New York, on 26 February 1959 to Donald and Jean Sheridan. After graduating from the University of Georgia...

Apr 29, 2025

Steven Scott Shedd , age 48 of Winder, Ga., passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Inurnment Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lawson...

Apr 27, 2025

Rosie Mae Clark , age 78 of Winder, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Robert Tidd. Interment to follow at Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00...

Apr 27, 2025

Lewis Randall Patton , age 62 of Comer, Ga., passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025. Lewis loved NASCAR, wrestling, dancing, country music, visiting the flea market, die cast cars, and of course his family. Lewis is survived by his son Tony Patton of Winder; daughter Jessica Patton of South Carolina; brother Charles Wendall Patton of...

Apr 19, 2025

Frances Floella Ledford , age 91 of Braselton, Ga., passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025. Frances loved playing music and most of all her Bible. She is survived by her son Brian Keith Ledford Sr. and wife Victoria of Hoschton; daughters Patricia Stowe and husband Michael of Maysville, Tanya Hall of Chatsworth; 41 grandchildren; 31...

Apr 18, 2025

David A. Boyer, age 86, of Braselton, Ga., passed away Friday, April 18, 2025. David was a US Navy Lieutenant Commander and accumulated a master’s degree through schooling. He is survived by his loving wife Delores Ingram Boyer; children Joseph Dennis Boyer, Eric David Boyer and wife Lynnette; stepchildren Lorie DeAnne Westbrooks Teke and husband...

Apr 13, 2025

Brandie Lynn Waters, age 35 of Monroe, GA passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025. Brandie loved her girls and her cell phone very much. She will be missed by many. Brandie is survived by her daughters Angel Waters and Isabella Martinez both of Monroe; brothers Ricky Waters and wife Jessica of Bogart, and Jeffery Edmondson...

Apr 12, 2025

Ko Xiong, age 71 of Jefferson, Ga., passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025. Services are to be held May 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, 2025. Services are to be held at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow at Woodbine Cemetery. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, Ga., 30548. Lawsonfuneralhome.org. 706-654-0966.

Apr 5, 2025

Diana Marie Opolka , age 85, of Lawrenceville, Ga., passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025. Diana gained her master’s degree in music from Georgia State University and following that became a music teacher. She was a member of the Atlanta Chapter of The American Guild of Organists and played the Organ at Church when needed....

Mar 30, 2025

Joan Marie Roman Rousseau , age 70, of Auburn, Ga., passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025. Joan was a free-spirited woman who loved her family, her animals, gardening, and her she-shed. She is survived by her husband John Rousseau; children Natalie Rousseau Fouty (Ashley Fouty) and Emily Rousseau; grandchildren Desmond, Elizabeth, and Cooper; siblings Ceil...

Mar 29, 2025

Virginia “Kaye” Brock (Carter) , born on April 9, 1964 in Winder, Ga., passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Jefferson, Georgia. She was a dedicated mother, wife, and nanny. She will be remembered fondly for her kindness and unwavering love for her family. She has touched the lives of...

Mar 26, 2025

Martha Mildred (Johnson) Hayes, of Hoschton, GA passed away peacefully on the morning of March 26, 2025 at the young age of 83.  Martha, a beloved mother of four children:  James Jr., Nancy, Eddie and Keith.  Martha was blessed with 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.  Martha (Memaw) loved to celebrate her grandchildren’s birthday with a...

Mar 25, 2025

David Lindsay Frame, age 74, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 in Jefferson Georgia.

Lindsay was born April 23, 1950 in Glasgow, Scotland to David and Margaret “Peggy” Frame and was a graduate of Allan Glen’s school in 1967. He later attended New College at the University of Edinburgh where...

Mar 24, 2025

Jeremiah Nash , age 48, of Dublin, Ga., passed away, Monday, March 24, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Thomas Holmes. Interment cremation. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements by...

Mar 24, 2025

Jancy Leann Whisnant , age 50 of Jackson County, Ga., passed away Monday, March 24, 2025. Jancy was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend to many. She loved Jesus and coffee and also enjoyed yard sales, good bargains, and making people laugh! She had a heart of gold and a smile that lit...

Mar 23, 2025

Steven Palmer, 48, of Winder, GA, passed away on March 23, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Steven was a loving husband and an amazing father to his two kids and two dogs. He was so proud of his children. Steven was kind, generous, and funny, and he loved to spend time with his...

Mar 21, 2025

Maranda Paige Young , age 30, of Hoschton, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025.

Maranda had a gift for seeing beauty everywhere — in places big and small. She loved butterflies, each one reminding her of the quiet magic in life. The beach brought her joy beyond words — the sand...

Mar 21, 2025

Betty Jean Gillespie, age 67 of Bethlehem, Ga., passed away Friday, March 21, 2025. Betty enjoyed many things including gardening and crocheting. After graduating high school, Betty started working on her career. She started off working in DC for the FBI, she then became a police officer for the Broward County Sheriff’s Department in Florida,...

Mar 9, 2025

Shannon Dwight Presley , age 55, of Braselton passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025. Shannon is survived by his wife Edith Presley; siblings Elvis Presley, Sherry Presley, Mitchell Presley and wife Tara, Ronald Presley and wife Janice; children Craig Presley and wife Brittany, Shane Anderson-Presley and husband Delelon Anderson-Presley, Timothy Presley and wife Felicia, Allison...