Obituaries

Mar 4, 2025

Patricia Ann Dalton , age 87 of Jefferson passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held 7:00 pm, March 7, 2025 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Pastor Wayne Norris. Interment cremation. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, March 7, 2025 at the funeral...

Mar 3, 2025

Aubrey Lee Turner , age 69 of Morganton, Georgia went to be with the Lord on March 3, 2025.

He was born on August 5, 1955 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Leroy and Ruenell Turner.  Aubrey was a wonderful husband, father, brother, uncle, son, grandfather, great grandfather and friend.  Aubrey...

Mar 2, 2025

Christopher Robert Ranni , age 66 of Hoschton, passed away, Sunday, March 2, 2025. Born on November 5, 1958, in Rockland County, NY, Chris was the second of six siblings—Jill, Alicia, Joseph, Anthony, and James—born to Robert Ralph Ranni and Regina Carmella Pitner. He attended Clarkstown North High School and later graduated from SUNY New...

Mar 1, 2025

Ethelene Brock , age 94, of Braselton, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025.  Survivors include her sons Edward Brock, Melvin Brock and wife Katie, Herman Brock and wife Kaye, Nelson “Pete” Brock and wife Sue, Jackie “Buck” Brock and wife Margaret all of Jackson County, Roger Brock and wife Lorie of Morgan County, the late...

Feb 25, 2025

John (Johnny) Henry Crowthers Jr. , age 59 of Hoschton, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Johnny was a kind, generous, and loyal man. He easily made friends by being his genuine and authentic self. Johnny has given 100% of his life to caring for others, especially his mom who he has been the primary...

Feb 21, 2025

Phillip Wayne Sprayberry, 78, a beloved figure of Hoschton Georgia sadly left our world on February 21, 2025 under hospice care at his residence after a long fought battle with Alzheimer’s.  His passing has left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and many more whose lives were touched by him. We ask...

Feb 18, 2025

Ada Susan “Ann” Manders, age 72 of Winder, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Ann is survived by Joe Paul Strickland; step father Bill Edwards; daughter Sebrina Wilson and husband Buck; sisters Joan Reese, Patti Shoaf and husband Tommy, Lisa Wilkins and husband Eddie; brother Leonard Harrison and wife Janice; grandchildren Zach Wilson, Page Wilson,...

Feb 17, 2025

Jessie Shae Stinchcomb , age 14, of Hoschton passed away at her home peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, February 17, 2025. Jessie loved Clifford The Big Red Dog and spending time with her family. She enjoyed her stuffed animal friends like Woody, Jessie, and KC the dog. She loved ice cream more than...

Feb 13, 2025

Ima Jean Heitzman , age 90, of Jefferson passed away, Thursday, February 13, 2025. Ima Jean loved boating, camping, and most of all spending time with her family. She is survived by her sons Hal Huckeba and wife Clare of Townville, Sc., Robert Heitzman and wife Linda of New Hope, Pa.; daughter Theresa Smith of...

Feb 9, 2025

Donna Lisa Gonzalez , 55, of Jefferson, Georgia, passed away on February 9, 2025, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Born on August 19, 1969, in Manchester, New Hampshire, Donna spent much of her life in Southern California, where she met her late husband, Valentin Gonzalez Jr., in June 1989. Together, they built a...

Feb 8, 2025

Angela “Angie” Marie Gee, of Winder, Georgia, passed away on February 8, 2025, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Braselton after a 2 year battle with cancer. She was born on December 6, 1965, in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Angie was known for her immense heart and unwavering dedication to caring for...

Feb 7, 2025

Charles Richard Greene , age 77, of Braselton passed away Friday, February 7, 2025.  Richard served 36 years as a Captain on the  DeKalb County Fire Department, Station 19.  He loved to hunt, fish and enjoyed playing baseball.  He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  Survivors include his sons Marty...

Feb 3, 2025

Linda Ruth Childers, age 83, of Jefferson passed on to Heaven peacefully on Monday February 3, 2025, after a year’s long battle with cancer. She was born in Paris Texas to William & Ruth Fletcher.

Linda spent much of her early life as a home maker raising children. During that time,...

Jan 31, 2025

Lacey Marie Davis Bachelor , age 30, of Maysville passed away Friday, January 31, 2025.  Survivors include her husband William Pete Bachelor; mother Teresa Stinchcomb Holloway and husband Greg; grandmother Marlene Davis; son Luka Lesniak; daughters Chloe Rubio and Charlie Anne Davis; brother Zachary Bigler; sister Bethany Bigler and a host of other relatives.  She...

Jan 29, 2025

Coby Lynn Adkins , age 63 of Hoschton, passed away, Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

Beloved Wife, Mother, Daughter, Grandmother, and Friend

She leaves behind a legacy of love, survived by her husband, Douglas Adkins; her cherished children, Erin Adkins and Brittany Adkins; her adored grandchildren, Taylor Lynn,...

Jan 28, 2025

Reginald (Reggie) Sardis Tate, of Hoschton, born April 18, 1957, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at age 67. Reggie was a hard working man who served over 20 years in the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife Christine Vandiver Tate; children Isaiah Tate, Benjamin Tate, Travis Tate, and Trabian Short;...

Jan 16, 2025

Herbert Franklin Russell-Howland III , known to most as Frank Howland, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 16, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jane and Frank Howland, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Alicia Gillman; sister, Michele (Shane) Helms; daughter, Noelle Howland; step-daughter, Ashley (Bill) Verner; niece Chelsea...

Jan 12, 2025

Lewis Russell Long, age 89, of Lincolnton, Georgia passed from this life on Jan 12, 2025 into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and reunited with his loving wife of 63 years. Lewis, fondly known as Russ, was born to Murrain and Orma Long on Jan 11, 1936 in Parkersburg, WV.

Jan 9, 2025

Tabithia Rouse Evans, age 89, of Hoschton passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025. Ms. Evans’ avocations were attending church, studying the Bible and singing in the church choir. From her Bible studying, she became an amazing Bible Study teacher. Ms. Evans was  all around a fun person, great wife, mother and great grandmother.  She loved...

Jan 5, 2025

Sara Holmes Fowler , age 93 of Hull, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025. Sara is survived by her kids Willie of Twin Cities, Calvin of Jefferson, James of Ball Ground, Cindy of Bristol, TN, Tony and wife Becca of Hull, Ashley and husband Eddy of Braselton; grandchildren Sandie and husband Jamie, Alan, Theresa and...