Obituaries

Apr 17, 2019

David Carl Atkins , age 49, of Elberton and formerly of Auburn passed away Thursday, April 17, 2019. David found pleasure in the outdoors whether he was fishing or hunting.  He loved the beaches in Florida and had a passion for cars.  He is survived by his mother Linda Kennedy Atkins of Elberton, formerly of...

Apr 13, 2019

David Michael Brown , age 59, of Commerce went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 13, 2019.  David was a 1978 High School graduate of Herscher High School in Herscher, Illinois. He also attended Olivet Nazarene University.  David was in the grocery business for 35 years and was district manager for 16 years...

Apr 12, 2019

Donald Stephen Rawlins, age 50, of Winder passed away Friday, April 12, 2019.  No services will be held at this time.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Apr 9, 2019

Barbara Jean Merritt, age 67, of Monroe passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019.  Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  Pastor Johnny Willis and Pastor Michael Beachy will be officiating.  The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Saturday, April 13, 2019 at...

Apr 2, 2019

Catherine Lee Pickett Orlofsky , 48 of Hoschton, GA passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 after a 3-year battle with Melanoma. Born on September 13, 1970 in Red Bank, NJ.  Cathy was a graduate of Seminole High school 1988 and Florida State University 1992.  She was loved by all of her Delta Zeta sisters.  After...

Mar 28, 2019

Audrey Mae Harrison, age 68, of Lawrenceville passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019.  Audrey was a graphic artist for the Forsyth County News, Atlanta Journal and Constitution, Gwinnett Daily Post, the New York Post and New York Times.  She was fascinated  with the study of genealogy.  At the request of Ms. Harrison, no services will...

Mar 25, 2019

Sarah Ann Lee, age 80 of Jefferson passed away Monday, March 25, 2019.  Mrs. Lee loved her family.  Survivors include her husband of 57 years Rev. Robert Jr. Lee; one brother and 3 sisters.  Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Pond Fork Baptist Church.  Rev. Johnny Knight and Rev....

Mar 23, 2019

Frances Ethel Thompson , age 85, of Panama City Beach, FL passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019.  Frances was born and raised in Philomath, Georgia.  She loved people, especially her family.  Frances always talked about her mom, dad and all her brothers and sisters.  She always asked about her siblings up to the day she...

Mar 13, 2019

Garland Palmer Dennis, age 68, of Winder passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019.  Garland was born in Anniston, AL.  He was a 1969 Walter Wellborn High School graduate.  Mr. Dennis was a Southern Baptist ordained deacon. He was a member of the GWRRA. Mr. Dennis was the Chapter Director for 8 years in Deltona, FL. ...

Mar 11, 2019

Madelynne Jo Pittman , age 31, of Pendergrass passed away Monday, March 11, 2019. Survivors include her husband Ryan Sipes; parents Bradley and Rachelle Barrett Pittman; grandparents Judith Elaine Toler and Kenneth Douglas Pittman; daughter Stormy Summer Grace Ogletree; son Gavin James Grant Cruce; sisters Savannah Whitney Pittman and Ciarra Nicole Pittman and a host...

Mar 9, 2019

Mr. Dean Dillard Gregory, age 88, of Braselton died on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Landmark Hospital in Athens, GA.

A native of Spartanburg, SC and the son of the late States J. and Clara Worthy Gregory. He was married to the late M. Elizabeth Gregory. He was retired from the...

Mar 8, 2019

Joyce Elaine Jentzen, age 68,of Winder passed away Friday, March 8, 2019.  Joyce loved her friends and family.  She played BINGO and also called games.  The Huddle House was her favorite restaurant. Survivors include her daughter Lacey Ledbetter of Winder; and brother Doug Frost of Athens.  She is preceded in death by her husband Oliver...

Mar 6, 2019

Robert Fife, age 80, of Winder passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019.  Mr. Fife was born in Jackson, MS to the late William A. Fife, Sr. and Mary Moore Fife.  He was a resident of Winder Health Care and Rehab for the past three years.  Memorial services will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, March 14, 2019 at...

Mar 3, 2019

Joyce Elaine Fowler , age 74, of Braselton passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019.  Mrs. Fowler loved making quilts and gardening.  She loved her family dearly.  She was of the Christian faith and enjoyed fellowship at Belmont Baptist Church. Survivors include her son Terry Fowler and wife Lisa of Commerce; daughter Elaine Walls and husband...

Feb 27, 2019

William David Simmons, Sr. , age 79, of Hoschton passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019.  Mr. Simmons loved his family.  He enjoyed working on lawn mowers and watching Western movies.  Survivors include his wife Judith Simmons; sons William Simmons, Jr. of FL, Doug Simmons and wife Jennifer of Auburn; daughter Sissy Davis and husband George...

Feb 24, 2019

Glenn Lawrence Brown , age 84, of Braselton passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 11:47 a.m. while residing at Park Place Nursing Facility in Monroe, Georgia.  Glenn was born on May 1, 1934, in Arnett, West Virginia to the late Daniel and Elsie Brown.  He was the 7 th of 12 children; living...

Feb 24, 2019

Betty Louise Freeman, age 84, of Braselton passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019.  Mrs. Freeman was an active member of Living Hope Christian Fellowship.  She enjoyed being with her family, friends and  her jobs at the Golden Pantry.  Mrs. Freeman had a passion for hummingbirds and angels.  Survivors include her son Talmadge Lumley and wife...

Feb 21, 2019

Iris U. Johnson, age 73, of Auburn passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019.  Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  Brother Jerry Gaddis will be officiating.  Interment to follow at Bethabara Baptist Church Cemetery, 1054 Old Thompson Mill Road, Winder, GA 30680.  The family will receive...

Feb 20, 2019

William “Bill” Martin Osburn , age 60, of Commerce passed away Wednesday,  February 20, 2019. Bill loved his family.  He enjoyed watching old movies and going to the beach.  Survivors include his wife Kathy L. Osburn; mother Charlotte Osburn from NB; son William “Brandon” Osburn and wife Sheila of Commerce; mother-in-law Betty Ann Williams of...

Feb 19, 2019

Imojean Vandiver Mull , age 70, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019.  Mrs. Mull  loved the Lord.  She was a gardener and enjoyed cooking for her family whom she loved. She worked for the LongStreet Clinic in Gainesville for 12 years before her retirement.  Survivors include her son Duane Mull and wife Kim of Maysville;...