Obituaries

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,...

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;...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 4, 2019

Timothy “Tim” Charles Pass , age 51, of Hoschton passed away Friday, January 4, 2019.  Tim loved to fish, hunt and to be  outdoors.  He was a helper to others and dedicated to  his family.  Survivors include his father Charles W. Pass of Braselton; mother June Langford Rockefeller of Dahlonega; son Timothy Chandler Pass; daughter Molly Ragan...

Jan 1, 2019

Rickey Samuel Self, age 63, of Alto passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019.  Mr. Self enjoyed fishing and watching NASCAR, playing games and being outdoors.Survivors include his wife Clarissia Self.  Memorial services will be held 3:00 pm Friday, January 4, 2019 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to...

Dec 23, 2018

John William Barnett, age 60, of Winder passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018. Survivors include his son Justin Barnett and daughter Brooke Barnett both of McDonough.  Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the...

Dec 20, 2018

Ashley Baker Taube, age 37 of Hoschton, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018 surrounded by her friends and family. Ashley had fought fiercely and cou­rageously through a long battle against Neuroendocri­ne Cancer.

Ashley married the love of her life, Dr. Mike Taube, for­merly of Chicago; she was the most devoted and dearest mother...

Dec 17, 2018

Cornelius William Cornelssen, Sr ., age 93, of Hoschton and formerly of Medford, NJ passed away Monday, December 17, 2018. He was born in Manhatten, NY and spent most of his life in the northeast. Bill was a proud member of the Flowery Branch Masonic Lodge #212 where he received an award in 2018 –...

Dec 15, 2018

Cullen Boles Davis, age 64, of Jefferson passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018.  The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Dec 14, 2018

William Thomas Womack, age 38, of Jefferson passed away Friday, December 14, 2018.  Memorial services will be held 7:00 pm Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.