Rev. Emerson Payne, age 86, of Dawsonville, died Feb. 15, 2018. Rev. Payne has pastored several churches in the area. He served in Korea during his military service. He was past master of LayFayette #44 Masonic Lodge. His parents, Charlie R. and Mary Elizabeth Payne; grandson, Kaleb Payne; four brothers and seven sisters, preceded him in death.