Obituaries

Oct 30, 2019

James Harry Baird , age 74, of Flowery Branch passed away peacefully at home with his family on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Harry was the son of the late James Talmadge “JT” Baird and Mary Lourene Parks Baird. He was also preceded in death by infant grand-daughter, Bailey Ann Baird, and brother-in-law, RB Stinchcomb. Harry...

Oct 23, 2019

Heather Lynn Craft , age 40, of Bogart passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019. She is survived by her mother Thelma Craft; son Jacob Craft; daughter Angel Craft; brothers Tony Moon, Richard Youngblood; sisters Sandy Moon, Tina Youngblood; aunt and uncle on the Moon family side & host of other relatives.  No services will be...

Oct 22, 2019

Emanuel Lee Jordan , age 30, of Bethlehem passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019. No services will be held at this time.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Oct 22, 2019

Lela Mae Jolley Wiliams , age 84, of Jefferson passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019.  Lela loved to read her bible, watch movies, tell stories about her family.  She loved her wrist watch and loved watching time.  Survivors include son Bobby Jefferson Jolley Sr. and wife Margaret of Athens; daughters Elaine Bryant of Jefferson, Brenda...

Oct 20, 2019

Richard Alan Jones , age 76, of Snellville passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2019. Richard was born in 1943 in Columbus, OH to Carl and Marilla (Racle) Jones, he was the second oldest of their five children.  This South High School graduate (’61 – Columbus, OH) retired from a successful career in the paint and...

Oct 19, 2019

Henry Deward “Dee” Sisson , age 79, of Braselton, GA formerly Sebastian, FL, on Saturday, October 19, 2019, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Otto Sisson and Etta Schaut of Russellville, AL. He was survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Myra Lancaster Sisson, three...

Oct 18, 2019

Johnny Yang , age 67, of Auburn passed away Friday, October 18, 2019.  Funeral arrangements are pending.  Funeral arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Oct 17, 2019

Lisa A. Adams , age 54, of Winder passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019.  Survivors include her mother Patricia Teal; son Eric Adams; daughters Nicole Miller and Amy Adams; grandchildren Destiney Goss, Samantha Goss, Felecity Patrick, Michael Patrick, Elise Sailors, Jordan Sailors, Jaleel Adams, Joselyn Patrick; great grandchild Tymber Ricks and host of other relatives. ...

Oct 15, 2019

Ruby Nell Cronic , age 96, of Braselton passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019. She was a long time member of New Liberty United Methodist.  She loved her family, friends and shopping.  Survivors include her son Barry Cronic and wife Barbara of Canon; grandchildren Michael Cronic and wife Shane of Braselton, Kevin Cronic and wife...

Oct 9, 2019

Mary Vernice Waldrop, age 87, of Lula passed away Wednesday October 9, 2019.  Mary loved her family, the Lord and preaching.  She loved music, singing and traveling.  Survivors include her sons Len Waldrop and wife Gail of Lula, Milo Waldrop and Jimmy of Nashville;  Alan Waldrop and wife Shelley of McDonough; daughters Mary Cassel and husband Robert...

Oct 9, 2019

Shirley Ann Judson , age 55, of Statham passed away Wednesday October 9, 2019.  Shirley loved gardening, squirrel and bird watching. She loved arts and crafts.  She loved to sing.  She loved poetry and she had some published. Survivors include her daughter Sheresa Judson of Jefferson; brothers Robin Watkins and wife Kim of Dacula, Robbie...

Oct 8, 2019

Ethel Selph Jackson , age 92, formerly of LaGrange and Fairburn, died Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at The Oaks of Braselton Senior Living Center in Hoschton, Georgia, where she had resided for the past two years.  Ethel was born April 10, 1927, in Colquitt County, Georgia.  She was the daughter of Lester Lyman Selph and...

Oct 6, 2019

Abner Turner Lamar , age 89, of Cumming passed away Sunday October 6, 2019.  No services will be held at this time.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Oct 4, 2019

Maggie Mae Halsey , age 40, of Winder passed away Friday October 4, 2019.  Maggie loved to do hair, sing,  and cook.  She loved to swim and take walks.  Maggie loved her family, friends and she loved the Lord.  She is survived by her daughter Aniela Mae Halsey of Winder; son Aiden Thai Nutphum of...

Oct 1, 2019

Wayman Houston Branton , age 83, of Watkinsville passed away at Brookside Assisted Living Tuesday, October 1, 2019.  He was born August 7, 1936 in Rome, Georgia and resided most of his life in Oconee County.  He was an Airforce Veteran.  He served in the Korean War. He was head of Oconee County Courthouse Security...

Sep 27, 2019

Walter Louis De Brock , age 74, of Hoschton, Georgia passed away Friday September 27, 2019.  He was the son of James and Florence De Brock.  He was a police officer with the Allendale, N.J. police department and retired in 1998 after serving 27 years.

He is survived by his wife...

Sep 22, 2019

Julia “Ma” Johnson Townsend , age 88, of Winder passed away Sunday, September, 22, 2019.  Funeral services will be held at Northstar Family Church, 126 Merchants Park Drive, Hoschton 2:00 PM Saturday, September 28, 2019.  Rev. Russell Harbin will be officiating.  Interment to follow at Peachtree Memorial Park, 5051 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Norcross, GA 30092. ...

Sep 20, 2019

James S. Lawson , age 72, of Statham passed away Friday September 20, 2019.  Funeral arrangements are pending.  Funeral arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Sep 18, 2019

William Frank Reynolds , age 82, of Braselton  passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, surrounded by his family.  He loved to walk and ride his bike.  He was a member of Macedonia Community Baptist Church since his early 20’s.  He loved his grandchildren and his family. William loved to camp.  He loved the mountains...

Sep 14, 2019

Peggy Joan McDonald , age 83, of Braselton passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019.  Peggy enjoyed reading, putting puzzles together and Search a Word puzzles.  She loved her family and her church.  Peggy had a witty personality and was quick with her funny remarks.  She is survived by her son Larry McDonald and wife Melissa;...