Obituaries

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...

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...