Obituaries

Joyce Elaine Fowler

Joyce Elaine Fowler

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...

William David Simmons, Sr.

William David Simmons, Sr.

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...

Glenn Lawrence Brown

Glenn Lawrence Brown

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...

Betty Louise Freeman

Betty Louise Freeman

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...

Iris U. Johnson

Iris U. Johnson

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...

William “Bill” Martin Osburn

William “Bill” Martin Osburn

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...

Imojean Vandiver Mull

Imojean Vandiver Mull

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;...

Jeffrey Kent Smith

Jeffrey Kent Smith

Feb 16, 2019

Jeffrey Kent Smith , age 58, of Lawrenceville passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019.  Survivors include his sister Tena Lynn of Lawrenceville and step sister Darlene McDonald of MD; niece Christena Lynn Hylton, nephew Ronald Keith Rolfes and 3 great nephews.  He is preceded in death by his mother Ruth N. McDonald.  Lawson Funeral Home,...

Randall Rowe

Randall Rowe

Feb 4, 2019

Randall Rowe , age 57, of Loganville passed away Monday, February 4, 2019. Survivors include his son Timothy Rowe; brothers Wayne Rowe, Steve Rowe, David Rowe and Lamar Rowe, sisters Kathy Pugh and Dale Smith; and a nieces and nephews that adored him. He is preceded in death by his parents Nathan and Doris Rowe;...

Kenneth Eugene Atha

Kenneth Eugene Atha

Feb 4, 2019

Kenneth Eugene Atha, age 79, of Auburn passed away Monday, February 4, 2019.  Survivors include his son Ted Atha; daughter Crystal Atha, Helen Towler; grandchildren Allen Atha, Joseph Atha and Brooke Atha and a host of other relatives.  Memorial services will be held 6:00 pm Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  Arrangements...

Steven Curtis Wadsworth

Steven Curtis Wadsworth

Feb 3, 2019

Steven Curtis Wadsworth, age 36, of Hoschton passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019.  Steven was a member of the IBEW Local 613 in Atlanta, he was a fisherman and a hunter.  He was a member of Hoschton Baptist Church.  Survivors include his wife Meggan Wadsworth, parents Randy and Terri Allen Wadsworth of Hoschton; daughters Madison...

Joseph Doyle Kennedy

Joseph Doyle Kennedy

Feb 1, 2019

Joseph Doyle Kennedy , age 67, of Auburn passed away Friday, February 1, 2019. Doyle was an avid NASCAR fan.  Dale Sr. and Jr. were his favorite race car drivers.  He enjoyed dirt track racing and riding horses.  Doyle loved his family. He was a subcontractor for over 20 years with Over and Under Contractors. ...

Mary Ruth Miller Oden

Mary Ruth Miller Oden

Jan 30, 2019

Mary Ruth Miller Oden , age 89, of Jefferson passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019.  Mary grew up in Grand Park, GA and was a 1947 graduate of Commercial High School.  Mary was a member of Briarcliff Baptist Church.  She retired from Lockheed and was married 41 years to the late Birdie Oden, Jr.  Survivors...

Ronald Theron “Ronnie” Bruce

Ronald Theron “Ronnie” Bruce

Jan 28, 2019

Ronald Theron “Ronnie” Bruce, age 65, of Talmo passed away Monday, January 28, 2019.  Ronnie was an avid guitar player.  He retired from Simpson Trucking after 19 years.  Ronnie was of the Pentecostal faith.  Survivors include his sister Wanda Bruce Cruce and husband Jesse; nephews Greg Cruce and Brad Cruce; great nephews Austin Cruce and...

Bobby Clenton Savage

Bobby Clenton Savage

Jan 22, 2019

Bobby Clenton Savage , age 82, of Jefferson passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019.  Bobby was an avid NASCAR and Elvis fan.  He enjoyed being outdoors whether it be camping or hiking; he had a sweet tooth and loved animals.  Survivors include his son James Culpepper and wife Susan of Jefferson; daughters Angela Iler of...

Ruth Noranna Mcdonald

Ruth Noranna Mcdonald

Jan 18, 2019

Ruth Noranna McDonald, age 75, of Lawrenceville passed away Friday, January 18, 2019.  Survivors include her son Jeff Smith of GA; daughters Darlene McDonald of MD and Tena Lynn of GA; 3 brothers; 1 sister; grandchildren Ronald Keith Rolfes and Christena Lynn Hylton and 3 great grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her husband...

Lorraine Marie Truxell Mastaw

Lorraine Marie Truxell Mastaw

Jan 18, 2019

Lorraine Marie Truxell Mastaw , age 48, of Winder passed away Friday, January 18, 2019.  Survivors include her husband Steven Mastaw father Robert “Bob” Rogers; sons Logan Mastaw and Zachary Mastaw; daughters Jessica Murdock and husband Shawn, Nichoel Peppers and husband Shane and Isabella Mastaw; brothers Mark Truxell and wife Colleen, Robert Rogers and wife...

Markerson Aaron “Mark” Griffeth

Markerson Aaron “Mark” Griffeth

Jan 14, 2019

Markerson Aaron “Mark” Griffeth , age 61 of Hoschton, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019.  Mark was a member of White Plains Baptist Church.  He was a hunter and loved his family.  Survivors include his wife Connie Tench Griffeth, mother in law Joy Harvey; sons Bart Griffeth, William Griffeth and wife Mariah, Cody Griffeth and...

Richard Aubrey “Dick” Mckinstry, Jr.

Richard Aubrey “Dick” Mckinstry, Jr.

Jan 12, 2019

Richard Aubrey “Dick” McKinstry, Jr. , age 92 of Hoschton, GA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, January 12, 2019, shortly after midnight. He had suffered a stroke two days after Thanksgiving, 2018, and quietly passed away at home with a smile on his face, surrounded by his family who had lovingly cared for...

Teresa “Sissy” Dale Page

Teresa “Sissy” Dale Page

Jan 8, 2019

Teresa “Sissy” Dale Page , age 47, of Winder passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019.  Sissie loved fishing and going to the races.  Survivors include her mother Shirley Page; brother Russell Page and wife Stacey; nieces Britani Page, Madison Page and Aleigh Page all of Winder.  She is preceded in death by her...