Obituaries

Jun 9, 2024

Mrs. Avonda Joy King, passed to be with the Lord on June 9,2024 at the City of Hope Cancer Center in Newnan, GA.

Avonda was born in Athens, TN September 12,1969 to Brenda Crabtree Shugart and the late Willard Shugart, the family soon moved to Tucker, GA where Avonda would grow...

Jun 2, 2024

Henry “Dink” Crawford Looney , age 68 of Bethlehem passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024. Henry is survived by his mother Mable Jones; son Jason Chadwick Looney; sister Dolores Murphy; grandchild Jason Chadwick Looney II. He was preceded in death by his father Hershel Looney; brother David Looney; sister Connie Studdard. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral...

Jun 1, 2024

Bettye Lorene Meeks, age 87 of Auburn passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held 2:00 pm Friday, June 7, 2024 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Josh BoBo. Interment to follow at Walnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Lawrenceville, GA. The family will receive friends from 12:00...

May 23, 2024

MJ Dobson , age 83, of Purvis, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, peacefully surrounded by his family in Gainesville, Georgia.

MJ was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Dobson, son, Harry Dobson, brother HA Dobson, sister Ouida Christensen, sister Janice Nelson Carr, sister Laura Frances Morris, and sister Ray...

May 19, 2024

Walter “Roger” Eldridge, age 79, of Hoschton, passed away to the Lord on Sunday, May 19, 2024. He had suffered for a long time, but the illness is gone now, and he can rest with God. He was a great husband, grandfather, father, friend, and the best neighbor. His greatest gift was helping a friend....

May 19, 2024

Joseph Ronald McEver , age 70 of Braselton, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Duncan Creek Congregational Church. Interment cremation. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, Ga., 30548. Lawsonfuneralhome.org. 706-654-0966.

May 18, 2024

Mary Jean Smith, affectionately know as “Mama Jean”, was born on August 3, 1935 to the late Roy Lee Russell and Fannie Mae Mahaffey Russell in Winder, GA. Mary Jean joined Barber Creek Baptist Church in Statham, Ga., where she was a member for many years. In her free time, she enjoyed fishing. She worked...

May 14, 2024

Frances (Fran) Edens O’Guin, born in Detroit, Michigan to a family of 16 children passed away at the age of 93 from a stroke on May 14, 2024 at Life Care Center of Lawrenceville Ga.  She was a devoted wife following her husband in his ministries which led them to Duluth, Georgia in late 1971....

May 5, 2024

Richard Franklin King , 80, of Winder, Georgia passed away peacefully Sunday, May 5, 2024. He is preceded in death by his late wife of 58 years, Dorothy Ann King. Parents, Lonan and Thelma King, and sisters, Dorothy Jean Harlock, Shirley Duranic, Mary Bell King and Lola King. He is survived by his son, James...

Apr 27, 2024

On Saturday, April 27, 2024, Shirley Johnson loving wife and mother of three children passed away at the age of 87. Shirley was born on December 28, 1936 in Murphy, N.C. She was a housewife and was married to Hoyt Johnson. They raised two sons, Eddie and Mike along one daughter Sue. Shirley enjoyed dancing, bowling, and...

Apr 26, 2024

Timothy Virgil Wright , of Jefferson passed away Friday, April 26, 2024. Timothy is survived by his beloved wife Julie Phillips Wright of Jefferson; sons Eddie White of Jefferson, Chris and Jessica Parker-Bittle of Flowery Branch, Josh and Kristen Nix of Commerce; sisters Melinda and Gene Farmer of Monroe, Lisa and Tony Jenkins of Monroe;...

Apr 25, 2024

Connie “Poochie” Lorraine Colwell, age 52 of Auburn passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Braselton from metastatic breast cancer. Connie was born in Riverside, California. She loved University of Kentucky Basketball, cartoons, elephants, her dogs, and margarita Mondays. Connie lived with a smile on her face and enjoyed giving...

Apr 17, 2024

Charles Eugene White , 84, formerly from Lilburn, Georgia, passed away on April 17, 2024. Born January 19, 1940.  He was a graduate from Lilburn High School, Class of 1959. Charles was a dedicated brick mason by trade, a skill he learned from his grandfather, Henry Elliott White and father, Henry Grady. He was a...

Apr 15, 2024

Kenneth Ray Young , age 61, of Braselton, GA passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. Ken was born on September 19, 1962 in Van Buren, Arkansas to Ray and Mary (White) Young. While at college in Arlington, Texas, he met the love of his life, Betty Sargent,...

Apr 14, 2024

Michael Christopher Fortner , age 44 of Hoschton passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024. Michael served in the Marines following father footsteps whom was in the Army. He is survived by his mother Louise Fortner of Hoschton; grandmother Marion Gregory Hayes of Hoschton; wife Kristy Fortner; sons Zachary, Bradly, Nicholas; brothers Shane Fortner and wife...

Apr 11, 2024

Mickey Jean Hayes , age 75, of Pendergrass, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024.  Mrs. Hayes enjoyed word search puzzles and spending time with family.  Survivors include her son Guy Dwayne Hayes and wife Tina; daughter Crystal Brockman and husband Greg; grandchildren Heather Hayes, Trisha Hayes, Josh Gibson, Josalynn Brockman, Ellexus Brockman, Olivia Brockman, Jeremiah...

Apr 10, 2024

Anne Gertrude Coleman Daniell , born June 8, 1923 in Anniston, Al., passed away peacefully at home in Hoschton Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Anne lived in Anniston until her move to Hoschton. She was a devoted daughter, wife and mother. Anne was an active member of the Anniston Public Library, the Anniston Museum of National...

Apr 6, 2024

Cassidy Lyn Swanson , age 35 of Hoschton passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held 7:00pm Friday, April 12, 2024 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, Ga.,...

Apr 6, 2024

George Mack Wages , age 80,  of Jefferson passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024. Funeral services will be held 7:00 pm Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Mike Moon will be officiating. The family will receive friends 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at the funeral home.  Interment...

Apr 4, 2024

Ms. Patricia Young Mauldin , 72, passed away Thursday, April 4 th , 2024, at her residence in Winder Georgia. Patricia was born in Maryville, Tennessee on September 25 th , 1951, to her parents Robert Isaac Young and Ruby Lowe Young. Of Christian faith, Patricia had a strong relationship with the Lord. She loved...