Obituaries

Sep 13, 2019

Eunice Beatrice Lee , age 91, of Jefferson passed away Friday, September 13, 2019.  Mrs. Lee had a passion for quilting.  She also loved cooking for her family.  Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Willie Lee of Jefferson; sons Billy R. Lee, Jimmy D. Lee and wife Pamela of Maysville; daughter Angie Carter of...

Sep 1, 2019

Junior Ralph Sweat, age 83, of Braselton passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019. A believer and follower of the Lord, Ralph was  a member of Greater Love Baptist Church.  Ralph thought highly of his family and loved them all.  He had a passion for NRA, NASCAR and was a Braves fan.  Mr. Sweat was a...

Sep 1, 2019

Thomas Logan Johnson, age 55, of Winder passed away Sunday September 1, 2019.  No arrangements at this time. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Sep 1, 2019

Stella Mae “MeMaw” Scott , age 75, of Hoschton passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019.  Mrs. Scott enjoyed going to the beach, watching butterflies, her pets and life itself.  She adored her children. Survivors include her sons Robert Shelnut and wife Deborah of Hoschton, Jesse Haney, Jr. and Brenda of Braselton; daughter Debbie Garrod and...

Aug 31, 2019

Donald “Duck” Brooks, age 72, of Jefferson passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019.  Duck was a farmer, enjoyed hunting and  spending time at the dirt track races.  He loved his grandchildren and family.  Survivors include his daughter Stacy Brooks and Jeramy Sullivan of Jefferson; grandchildren Dustin, Destiny and Robert; brothers Alfred Brooks and wife Tracy...

Aug 28, 2019

Katherine Smith, age 75 of Oxford passed away Wednesday August 28, 2019.  Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday September 4, 2019 at Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio.  The family will receive friends 2:00 PM Sunday September 1, 2019 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53...

Aug 28, 2019

Trevor Anthony Sterling, age 70, of Hoschton passed away Wednesday August 28, 2019.  Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday September 15, 2019 at Auburn Seventh Day Adventist Church, 14 County Line-Auburn Rd., Auburn, GA 30011.  The family will receive friends 12:00 PM to service time Sunday September 15, 2019 at Auburn Seventh Day...

Aug 23, 2019

Celeste Rene, age 56, of Jefferson passed away Friday August 23, 2019. Mrs. Rene loved the Lord and people.  She was a register nurse for 22 years,10 years at Northeast Georgia Medial Center.  Mrs. Rene loved cars and racing. She loved jewelry, crafts, her yorkies Zeus and Sadie. She loved life, travel and cooking....

Aug 20, 2019

Hazel Donnor Brown, age 68, of Winder passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019.

“I am the resurrection and the life. He that believeth on me though he were dead, yet shall he live.” We rejoice that Dinky still lives and will one day meet her on the other side. God called...

Aug 19, 2019

Richard Everton Anderson, age 86, of Hoschton passed away Monday August 19, 2019. Funeral services will be held 11:00am Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  The family will receive friends 6:00pm to 8:00pm Wednesday August 21, 2019 at the funeral home.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548,...

Aug 10, 2019

Robbie Ann Dowdy, age 49, of Winder passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019. Ms. Dowdy was extremely reliable and had solid experiences in warehouse operations which included order picking/packing, staging, and stocking. Excelling at accurately labeling product and boxes. Monitoring inventory, calculating and verifying quantities and using computer to enter data. Pulling and packaging products...

Aug 5, 2019

Marie Mauldin Jackson, 62, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2019. Mrs. Jackson loved and cherished her family and the Lord more than anything else. In her free time, you could find her reading, shopping, and spending time at the beach. Her laugh and smile would light up any room that she...

Aug 4, 2019

Diane B. Straus, age 74, of Hoschton passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019.  Funeral arrangements are pending. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.  Funeral arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Aug 1, 2019

Mrs. Elizabeth “Lizzie” Manning Hanshew , age 45, of Bethlehem, GA died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 1, 2019. Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Bryan Hanshew of Bethlehem; children, Xena Brown and Annabelle Hanshew of Bethlehem; parents Heath and Rhodes Waller of Roswell; 5 siblings and in-laws Danny and Sue Hanshew of Hoschton.  She is...

Jul 30, 2019

Deanna Gayle Robertson , age 47 of Hoschton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2019.  Survivors include loved ones Ray Johnson of 17 years; mother Virginia Evans; children Allyson Robertson, Lane Robertson, Anna Shelnutt; siblings Donna Poe, Deborah Shelnutt, Ralph Hickox, Delores Todd; granddaughter Jocelyn; many nieces, nephews and loving family members.  Ms. Robertson is preceded...

Jul 26, 2019

Childress, Kenneth Wayne , age 80, of Statham GA passed away peacefully on July 26, 2019, surrounded by family. He was born on June 7, 1939, and spent his childhood in Decatur where he graduated from Decatur High School.  He worked for Kraft Foods for 38 years specializing in distribution, retiring in 1994. Ken was...

Jul 24, 2019

Patrisha Hainstock , age 61, of Jefferson passed away on Wednesday July 24, 2019.  Mrs. Hainstock was a substitute teacher for Jackson County School System for over 10 years. Survivors include her husband of 35 years, Robert Hainstock; mother Maggie Rayfield; daughters Kasey Solis and husband Ramon of Jefferson, Callista Whitney and husband Jeremiah of...

Jul 17, 2019

Dr. Yoshio Takei , age 81, of Atlanta passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 17, 2019 with his wife Joyce and their five West Highland terriers by his side. An accomplished neuropathologist,  Dr Takei made many contributions to our understanding of the pathology of diseases of the nervous system. He was born September 19, 1937...

Jul 12, 2019

Lawrence David Stancil, Sr. , age 74, of Jefferson passed away Friday, July 12, 2019.  Mr. Stancil loved his family, he enjoyed fishing and life itself.  Survivors include his son Roy Stancil and wife Teresa of Arcade; brothers Larry Stancil and wife Shelby of Braselton, Billy Stancil and wife Louise of Arcade; sister Louise Longabaugh...

Jul 10, 2019

Elsie Frances Allen , age of 84 of Cartersville, formerly of Winder, passed away in her home Wednesday July 10, 2019. Survivors include her friend and companion Bob Ingram of Cartersville; sons Terry Allen of Cartersville, Max Woodall and wife Judy Stinchomb Woodall of Canton; daughters Jennie Sheridan and Amy Blakely both of Cartersville; sister...