Obituaries

Apr 28, 2019

William Edward (Bill)  Shepler , age 91, of Flowery Branch passed away  very peacefully at his home on  Sunday, April 28, 2019.  Mr. Shepler was a United States Army veteran serving his country in WWII.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years Joan Shepler (nee Datko); daughters Sandra J,...

Apr 28, 2019

John Palmer Pace , age 52, of Jefferson passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019.  John loved wood working, the outdoors, gardening, aquatics and the Georgia Bulldogs.  Survivors include his wife of 26 years Wanda Pace; father Palmer Pace and step mother Martha; mother Bonnie Gibat and step father Rick; son  CJ Griffin of Lawrenceville; daughter...

Apr 25, 2019

Lisa Michelle Forbes, age 51, of Nicholson passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019.  Lisa loved her children and family. She was a Georgia Bulldog fan. She enjoyed playing board games and assembling puzzles.  Survivors include her sons Derek Smith and wife Beverly of Bowman, Bryan Dennis of Nicholson and Robert Forbes of Gainesville; daughters Lisa...

Apr 23, 2019

Linda Faye Harrison, age 48, of Monroe passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019.  Linda loved her family and had a heart of gold.  She would help anyone in need and had a passion for jewelry.  Survivors include her husband Herbert Arwood of Monroe; son Bradley Arwood of Monroe; brother Paul Harrison of Winder; sister Tammy...

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...