Obituaries

Joyce Hall Baughman

Joyce Hall Baughman

Mar 30, 2024

Joyce Hall Baughman passed away unexpectedly at age 84 from a hemorrhagic stroke on March 30, 2024. Her Apple Watch alerted 911 and loved ones, so the Hall County Fire Department, her neighbor, and her daughter were immediately at her side. Joyce was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, R. Patrick...

Betty Fountain Hayes Day

Betty Fountain Hayes Day

Mar 29, 2024

Betty Fountain Hayes Day , age 83 of Commerce, Winder and Monroe, Georgia, went peacefully into the arms of her precious Savior, Friday morning, March 29, 2024, following an exhausting battle with Alzheimer’s. She was welcomed into Glory by her Daddy and Mama, Benjamin ‘Frank’ and ‘Fannie’ Lee Westbrooks Fountain; her brothers, Owen (Maude), John,...

Edward Eugene Rice Jr.

Edward Eugene Rice Jr.

Mar 27, 2024

Edward Eugene Rice Jr. , age 65 of Habersham passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Edward worked for Vulcan Materials for 35 years. He loved the Georgia Bulldogs, fishing, hunting, car races, and baseball. He is survived by his parents Ed and Betty Jean Rice; brothers Randall Rice and wife Donna of Auburn, Gary Rice...

Jack Edward Chalmers

Jack Edward Chalmers

Mar 27, 2024

Jack Edward Chalmers , age 85 of Hoschton passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Jack was an Atlanta native who went on to attend school at Mars Hill College, where he met his wife of over 50 years, Nancy Pridmore. He then went on to study at Furman University and served as a Minister at...

Sylvia Joy Delong

Sylvia Joy Delong

Mar 27, 2024

Sylvia Joy DeLong , known to most as “Nan-Noo”, 84 of Hoschton GA, made her trip to Glory Land on March 27, 2024. Our hearts are breaking, but hers is rejoicing! She was welcomed to her mansion in the sky by her daddy, mother, and brother : Charlie, Irene, and Maurice Stancil....

Kenneth “Scottie” Shaw

Kenneth “Scottie” Shaw

Mar 22, 2024

Kenneth “Scottie” Shaw , age 60 of Braselton passed away Friday, March 22, 2024. There are no arrangements at this time. Interment cremation. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, Ga., 30548. Lawsonfuneralhome.org. 706-654-0966.

Kyndal June Haney

Kyndal June Haney

Mar 20, 2024

Kyndal June Haney , age 65 of Winder passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held 7:00 pm, Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Martha Baker. Interment cremation. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements by...

Jimmy Gerald Joines

Jimmy Gerald Joines

Mar 14, 2024

Jimmy Gerald Joines , age 79 of Snellville passed away, Thursday, March 14, 2024. Jimmy loved many things including fishing, hunting, gardening, animals, children, being a coach, and most of all serving others. Jimmy was a member of the Snellville Church of Christ for 40 plus years. He is survived by his wife of 58...

Ronald Edward Ransom Jr.

Ronald Edward Ransom Jr.

Mar 9, 2024

Ronald Edward Ransom Jr. , age 68 of Hoschton passed away, Saturday, March 9, 2024. There are no arrangements at this time. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, Ga., 30548.

Mary Ann Kenerly

Mary Ann Kenerly

Feb 23, 2024

Mary Ann Landers Kenerly was received in heaven on Friday,  February 23, 2024 at 11:40 AM at the age of 84. She was taken from the arms of her loving daughter, Theresa Kenerly, and met by the arms of her Savior. She was the widow of Thomas Milton Kenerly, with whom she enjoyed 51 blessed...

Kathleen Maiden Lawson

Kathleen Maiden Lawson

Feb 23, 2024

Kathleen Maiden Lawson , age 86, of Oakfield passed away Friday, February 23, 2024, surrounded by her family.  Kathleen was born in Whitley County, Kentucky she was a daughter of the late George Craig Maiden and the late Georgia Ann Sears Maiden. She married her late husband Carl Kearny Lawson, Sr. Kathleen was a Navy...

Clarence Willard Elliott, Jr.

Clarence Willard Elliott, Jr.

Feb 22, 2024

Clarence Willard Elliott, Jr. , age 79, of Auburn passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024.  Survivors include his wife of 54 years Martha Elliott; daughters Tammy Meeks and husband Keith, Angela Standridge, Kim Smith and husband Scott; brother Bill Elliott; grandchildren Ashley Martin and husband Shane, Kaitlyn Meeks, Joshua Standridge, Jakob Standridge, Jordan Standridge, Jarrett...

Johnny Howard Crane

Johnny Howard Crane

Feb 20, 2024

In loving memory of Johnny Howard Crane , 53, who left us too soon following a brief illness.  Johnny was born May 7, 1970 and passed away on February 20, 2024.  Johnny had a sarcastic sense of humor that would make you laugh, smile, mad or cry—if not all of the above.  He was a...

Dennis James Martin

Dennis James Martin

Feb 10, 2024

Dennis James Martin , age 67 of Talmo passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024. Dennis loved helping people, horse back riding, fishing, shooting pool, his job, his tractor, and most of all his family and German Shepard. Dennis is survived by his brothers Summie Martin and wife Judy of Gainesville, Roger Martin of Talmo; sister...

Carol Elaine Mitchell

Carol Elaine Mitchell

Feb 9, 2024

Carol Elaine Mitchell , age 73 of Braselton suddenly passed away Friday, February 9, 2024. Carol was a loving mother and wife, she enjoyed gardening, traveling, dogs and animals. She was a member of the Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church and was a client advocate for paws4vets. Carol graduated from Tucker High. Carol is survived...

Reuben Charles “Chuck” Wester, Iii

Reuben Charles “Chuck” Wester, Iii

Feb 9, 2024

Reuben Charles “Chuck” Wester, III , age 76, of Hoschton, GA passed away Friday, February 9, 2024. Sgt. Wester was a Vietnam Veteran in the Airforce and was awarded the Bronze Star. He was a loss prevention district manager for K-Mart for 20 years, he also managed a buy here pay here in Monroe as...

Carolyn Austin Edge

Carolyn Austin Edge

Feb 3, 2024

Carolyn Austin Edge , beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024 at her home in Braselton, GA. She was born on August 5, 1934 in Gainesville, GA to Lucille Smith and WA Holland.  She is proceeded in death by her parents, her son Gary Harold Edge, her brothers Charles...

Louis John Reinhardt

Louis John Reinhardt

Jan 31, 2024

Louis John Reinhardt , age 70 of Jefferson, Ga., passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 am Monday, February 12, 2024 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow at Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson, GA. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral...

William Bryan Jones

William Bryan Jones

Jan 29, 2024

William Bryan Jones , age 35, of Hoschton, Ga, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024. William was a very kind and loving person who was always helping others.  He had a wonderfully sarcastic sense of humor that would bring a smile to most everyone.  He was a 2007 graduate of Parkview High School in Lilburn,...

Debra Sue “Moon” Johnson

Debra Sue “Moon” Johnson

Jan 29, 2024

Debra Sue “Moon” Johnson , age 66 of Dacula passed away Monday, January 29, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 am Friday, February 2, 2024 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow at Bethabara Baptist Church Cemetery. Officiating will be Pastor Russell Page. The family will receive friends 6:00 pm to 8:00...