Johnnie Nell Cothran, 98, of Dawsonville, died Sept. 30, 2018. Born May 6, 1920 in Hall County to the late Ode and Oma Elliott, she lived most of her life in Dawson County. Mrs. Cothran was employed at Sweet Orr for over 30 years and also worked at the café located beside the Sweet Orr plant. She loved keeping up with all her family and was the oldest member of Harmony Baptist Church. Her husband, Harold Cothran; son, Robert Cothran; and several sisters and brothers, preceded her in death.