Obituaries

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...

Jan 1, 2025

Phillip Michael “Squeak” Reynolds, age 66, of Winder passed away, Wednesday, January 1, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held 6:00 pm, Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment cremation. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy...

Dec 31, 2024

Mauying Ya Ly, age 90 of Pendergrass passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024. A Graveside Service will be held 11:00 am, Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson. The family will receive friends 8:00 am to Midnight, Friday, January 31, 2025, and Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by...

Dec 29, 2024

Clarence Allen Collier , age 80 of Gainesville passed away, Sunday, December 29, 2024. Clarence loved many things including trucking, fishing, and gardening. A Funeral Service will be held 2:00 pm, Friday, January 3, 2025, at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow at Walnut Fork Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends two...

Dec 27, 2024

Psalm 127:5 – “Blessed is the man whose quiver is full…”

It is with extremely heavy hearts that the Butler family announces the passing of our beloved Ansel “Quillon” Butler, age 92, of Auburn, who went peacefully to his eternal home Friday morning, December 27, 2024, at his residence. He was born November 1, 1932, in Auburn,...

Dec 15, 2024

Dorothy Louise Evans , age 91 of Lawrenceville, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024. Dorothy loved many things including; playing cards, Cherokee, Florida, and most of all spending time with her family. She worked for Rock Tenn where she spent 33 years with them. She is survived by her daughter Donna Fowler; brother Milvon (Bud)...

Dec 10, 2024

Kevin Dwain Flack , age 29 of Commerce, Ga passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Kevin was a warm, kind, loving, and adventurous person. He was head strong, wanted to included everyone and to take care of others. He was the center of any room he walked into and loved others fiercely....

Dec 6, 2024

Rosa Marie Sanders , age 43 of Flowery Branch, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024. Rosa loved many things including camping, remodeling shoes, visiting neighbors and friends, and her family. She is survived by her mother Rosa Lee Slaven Givens; husband Gerald D. Sanders; son Mark Atwood of Norcross; daughter Alyssa Atwood; brothers William Slaven...

Dec 4, 2024

Charles Edward Holden , age 87, of Braselton passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 pm, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment cremation. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, Ga., 30548. Lawsonfuneralhome.org. 706-654-0966.

Nov 25, 2024

Joan Faulkner Kellem , age 70 of Winder passed away Monday, November 25, 2024. Joan is survived by her brothers Joe Faulkner and late wife Melody Star of Bethlehem, Fred Faulkner and late wife Anne of Winder, Roy Faulkner and wife Gladys of Jefferson, Truman Faulkner and late wife Kathy of Winder, Roger Faulkner and...