Obituaries

Mar 24, 2022

Chelsea Melissa Clark , age 17, of Crawfordville passed away Thursday March 24, 2022. Chelsea loved unconditionally.  She was the best big sister, always putting her younger brothers and sisters first.  She enjoyed music, piano and singing.  Her favorite color was red and she loved roses. She was an honor roll student and well known by her...

Mar 24, 2022

Austin Dean Curtis , age 28 of Buford passed away Friday, March 24, 2022. He is survived by his parents James and Deena Curtis; brother Jeremy James Curtis and Christina Lynn; and a host of other relatives. There are no services at this time. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, Ga., 30548....

Mar 23, 2022

Mary Ellen Smith , age 85, of Jefferson passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022.  Survivors include her grandchildren Chris Freeman and wife Brittney, Andrew Freeman and wife Emily; son -in- law Jerry Dwight Freeman; great grandchildren Gavin Sewell, Keller Freeman, Layla Freeman, Drew Freeman and Riley Freeman.  She was preceded in death by her husband...

Mar 20, 2022

Charlotte Petrohoy Rooney, RN , age 84,  joined her beloved husband James in eternal rest on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at her home in Georgia. Born in Bethlehem, PA to Michael and Irene Zambo Petrohoy, Charlotte graduated from Central Catholic High School, Allentown, PA and St. Luke’s School of Nursing in Bethlehem, PA....

Mar 18, 2022

Billy Edward Allen , age 85, of Hoschton passed away, Friday, March 18, 2022 of sepsis shock.  He was born March 12, 1937.  Survivors include is wife of 64 years Beverly Allen of Hoschton; daughters Sherri Triplett and husband George of Winder; Terri Wadsworth and husband Randy of Hoschton; sister Gloria Clark and William, her...

Mar 16, 2022

Thomas Lee Aiken , age 93, of Hoschton passed away Wednesday March 16, 2022. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, Ga 30548. 706-654-0966. lawsonfuneralhome.org

Mar 14, 2022

Olive Jean Baker, born on February 21, 1940, in Paintsville KY passed away March 14, 2022. She is proceeded in death by her father Elige Smith, mother Annie Smith, brothers Hershel Smith and Junior Smith, sisters Fannie Gambill, Faye Blackburn. Her children Sandra Boldman, Keith Baker, David Baker, and Tracy Baker. Grandchild Tuesday Pelt. Survived...

Mar 11, 2022

Michael Aaron Hinson , age 59, of Braselton passed away Friday, March 11, 2022.  Mike was a loving father.  He had a love for God, his family, friends and country.  He was a hard worker and enjoyed his job. Survivors include his father Robert Hinson; daughters Lucy Etheridge and husband Jesse of Winder, Jade Church...

Mar 3, 2022

Rosalyn McGehee White , age 80, of Winder, passed peacefully in her sleep on March 3, 2022. She was born in Waverly Hall, Georgia on September 28, 1941 to the late Annette Wadsworth and John B. McGehee Jr. and Eloise McGehee. At age 5 she was raised by her father and forever mom, Eloise. When her father...

Mar 1, 2022

Cecil Skillin passed away peacefully on March 1, 2022, at 94 years of age.

Cecil was born in Maine to Ruth and Ralph Skillin.  He grew up in Kenduskeag, Maine as the oldest of nine children.

Civic duty was always a core value for Cecil.   He served...

Mar 1, 2022

Jeraldine “Jerri” Leslie Colwell, age 54, of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Jerri was born September 12, 1967 in Columbus, GA.  She was loved by many including those at Fieldale Farms where she worked as a Quality Assurance Technician.  She served as an assistant coach to...

Feb 27, 2022

Charlotte Ferne Butler , born in Banks County, Georgia passed away Saturday, February 27, 2022. Survivors include her daughters Kathy Satterfield and husband Kim, Ester Faye Patterson, Patricia Elaine Stutz and husband Dale, and stepdaughter Janice Stancil; sister Vivian Stancil; 12 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives. Charlotte was preceded in death by...

Feb 25, 2022

Joshua Heath Hardigree , age 25, of Winder passed away Friday, February 25, 2022.  Memorial services will be held 3:00 pm Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Sunday, February 27, 2022 at the funeral home.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532...

Feb 21, 2022

Mildred Stephens Carver , age 78, of Gainesville passed away Monday, February 21, 2022.  Ms. Carver was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church in Gainesville.  She enjoyed crafts, listening to music, assembling puzzles and traveling. Survivors include her brothers Billy Ray Stephens and wife Ernestine of Gainesville, Homer Lee Stephens of Braselton, John William Stephens...

Feb 19, 2022

Kaitlyn Marie Price , age 10, of Hoschton passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022. Kaitlyn enjoyed many things including her hover board, art, her family, talking, eating, and especially playing with her dog, Dixie. Survivors include her mother Sabrina Ann Price; brothers William Price Jr. of Florida, and Cameron Cox of Winder; sisters Adrianna Singleton...

Feb 18, 2022

Arthur Vaughn Reynolds, age 82, of Sandersville passed away Friday, February 18, 2022.  Graveside services will be held with military honors 2:00 pm Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Barrow Memorial Gardens, Winder, GA.  Rev. Alan Stevens will be officiating.  The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm Thursday, February 24, 2022 at...

Feb 17, 2022

Wade Gregory Neikirk , age 63, of Marietta passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022. Wade enjoyed landscaping and gardening. He had a love for music, trivia, sporting events and especially his family. Survivors include his mother Sylvia Diane Neikirk; sons Erik G. Neikirk and wife Caroline of Braselton, Ryan Neikirk and Caroline R. Ghiavdi of...

Feb 13, 2022

Sandy J. Hicks , age 76, of Loganville passed away in the hospital on Sunday evening, February 13, 2022, due to complications recovering from a stroke he suffered in his home the week prior.  Sandy was born in Jefferson, Georgia to the parents of Mrs. Irene Hicks and Bill Hicks on July 17, 1945.  Sandy...

Feb 12, 2022

Roy L. Fulkerson Jr. , age 85, of Hoschton passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022. Roy Graduated from Texas A.M., and was an Air Force 2nd Lieutenant. He served on the boards of Brandon Hall School and the Alliance Theater. He was a native Texan who excelled in his career with Allstate Insurance company. Roy enjoyed retirement...

Feb 7, 2022

Charles Lyle Hayes , born July 8, 1935 of Jackson County Ga, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022. Charles was born to the late Curtis and Lucille Pierce Hayes. Mr. Hayes loved to tinker with old lawn mowers and cars. He was married to the late Sadie Bell Lee Carter Hayes. Mr. Hayes was preceded...