Obituaries

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...

Jul 7, 2019

Mary Lanelle Davis Long , age 79, of Hoschton passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019. She was born on October 10, 1939 in Worth County to the late William and Vera Davis. Survivors include her husband of 54 years James Long of Hoschton; son James Michael Long of Hoschton; sister LaVaye Butler of Social...

Jul 3, 2019

Albine Boshans, age 77, of Braselton passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019. She enjoyed singing, cooking and baking.  She also enjoyed gardening and loved to shop.  Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Herbert Boshans; sons Alfred Stein, Gerhard Boshans, Thomas Boshans and wife Darlene all of NY; brothers John Stritzl and wife Erika, the...

Jun 29, 2019

Clifford James Coursey, age 86, of Snellville passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019.  Memorial Services will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, July 6, 2019 at True Gospel Church, 898 Pleasant Hill Rd NW, Conyers, GA 30012.  A special friend of the family, Bruce Mundy will be officiating.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53,...

Jun 14, 2019

James David Whitley, age 57, of Gainesville passed away Friday, June 14, 2019.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Jun 13, 2019

Mr. Roderick Gordon Simpkins , age 91, of Hoschton and formerly of Jacksonville, FL passed away in his sleep early Thursday, June 13, , 2019.  Mr. Simpkins was a Sargeant Major in the US Army during the Korean War. Gordon was a Mason and was an accomplished Saxophone player and a member of the Yargo...

Jun 4, 2019

Megan Elaine Alexander , age 24, of Griffin, GA, passed away Tuesday, June 4th, 2019. Megan loved the beach, traveling, and meeting new people. Megan had a larger than life personality and made friends everywhere she went. She loved making people laugh; You could always catch her making a joke. Survivors include her father, Jason...

Jun 3, 2019

Blaine Allen Earon, age 90, of Hoschton passed away Monday, June 3, 2019. Mr. Earon grew up in Altoona, PA and attended Altoona High School.  He enlisted in the Navy after high school and is a World War II veteran.  After his honorable discharge, he played collegiate football at Duke University and played defensive end...