Obituaries

Sep 19, 2024

James Edwin Burris Jr. , age 85 of Hoschton, GA, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024. James was a member of the Church On The Hill, he loved woodworking, animals, baseball, and collecting baseball cards. He also trained guard dogs and a Siberian Huskey in his time here. He was a loving husband, father, and...

Sep 16, 2024

Betty Mize Everett, age 65 of Hoschton, Ga., passed away Monday, September 16, 2024. Betty was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed camping, trout fishing, gardening, and especially spending time with her grandchildren. Betty is survived by her husband Don Everett; daughters Amanda Rider and husband Dale of Hoschton, Michelle Hill and husband...

Sep 14, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Edward Gooby , age 78, of Braselton, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Born on January 27, 1946, in Malden, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Edward and Claire Gooby. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his brother, Alan Gooby.

Tom...

Sep 1, 2024

Constantin Bonciu , age 82 of Suwannee passed away Sunday September 1, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held, 11:00 am Thursday September 5, 2024 at Lawson Funeral Home. Officiating will be Father Nicolae Clempus. Interment to follow at Hoschton City Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday, September 4,...

Aug 31, 2024

Jeffrey Paul Stinchcomb , age 65, of Hoschton passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024.  He was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to all. Jeffrey was a Jackson County High School and a member of Walnut Fork Baptist Church.  Survivors include his mother Ruth Stinchcomb, special friend Sherri; half brothers Bobby Stinchcomb...

Aug 31, 2024

Rebecca “Becky” Ann McNeal , age 86, of Gainesville passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Becky was a member of Flowery Branch First Baptist Church for over 50 years, she was also a member of the Eastern Star. Becky was a former City Clerk of Flowery Branch and then retired from Sam’s Club....

Aug 30, 2024

Hardy Cornelius Warmack, III , age 83, of Statham passed away Friday, August 30, 2024. Survivors include his wife Phyllis Warmack; sons Ryan Warmack and wife Deven of Harpersville, Jason Warmack of Statham; daughters Jennifer Synder and husband Tracey of Woodstock and  Erin Eskridge of St. Mary’s; sister Marry Anne; grandchildren Grayson Synder and wife...

Aug 20, 2024

Joseph Franklin Boyd , age 83, of Braselton passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held 7:00 pm, Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Bishop Jerry Gaddis and Caleb Grizzle. Interment cremation. The family will receive friends 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, August 22,...

Aug 14, 2024

Shirley “Coleen” Holland , born on February 12, 1943, went to be with the Lord and her precious daughter on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024. A woman of deep faith and boundless love, Coleen’s life was dedicated to her family, friends, and the love she shared with those around her.

She was...

Aug 9, 2024

Ollie Massey , age 82, of Winder passed away Friday, August 9, 2024.  Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment to follow at Nazareth United Methodist Church Cemetery in Winder.  The family will receive friends 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at...

Aug 1, 2024

Neyda Marylia Reyes Hempton , age 72, of Winder passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024. She loved The American Bible Challenge, dancing for the Lord, and most of all her family. Neyda is survived by her husband Rick Hempton, sons Jesus Miranda, Richard Hempton, Giovanni Rosado; daughters Karen Lizette Rivera, Elizabeth Bray, Angelique Moon, Natasha...

Jul 25, 2024

Mr. Jerry Frank Waddell , age 80, of Hoschton, GA passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Mr. Waddell was born on February 9, 1944 in Jackson County to the late, Scott and Ann McCain Waddell. In addition to his parents, Mr. Waddell was preceded in death by his wife, Kaye...

Jul 21, 2024

Bobby Gene McDaniel , age 67 of Jefferson passed away, Sunday, July 21, 2024. Bobby loved many things including his family, friends, great grandson, and wrestling. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Louise Gaddis McDaniel of Jefferson; daughter Crystal Chandler and husband Rickey of Jefferson; grandsons TJ Bishop and wife Tori, Travis...

Jul 18, 2024

Larry Percifield , age 71 of Commerce passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held 7:00 pm Monday, July 22, 2024 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Pastor Allen Stevens and William Pirkle. Interment cremation. The family will receive friends 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday, July 22, 2024 at the...

Jul 9, 2024

Geraldine Jean McCain Fisk , age 84 of Jefferson passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 pm, Friday, July 26, 2024 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be their family minister. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu...

Jul 5, 2024

Geran Floyd Dodson, born on October 22, 1941, in Laurens, Iowa, passed away on July 5, 2024, in Flowery Branch, Georgia. He was the beloved son of Floyd and Virginia Dodson, and Elva and Don Wiersma.

A loving husband, brother, father, and grandfather, Geran is survived by his devoted wife Debbie...

Jul 3, 2024

Danny James Snow, age 62 of Commerce, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Danny was born June 13, 1962 in Birmingham AL. He is survived by his wife Cecilia Snow; children Brandon Snow, Whitney Frink and husband Clay, Cory Snow; brother Bobby Snow; grandchildren Christopher Reed, Ainslie Reed, and Cooper Frink. Danny was preceded in...

Jul 2, 2024

Rachel Johnson Christy, age 86 of Hoschton, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Rachel is survived by her son Jerry Christy Jr. and grand daughter Reilly Christy. She was preceded in death by her mother and father Jake and Lucille Johnson; husband Jerry Christy Sr. A private Celebration of Life will take place at a...

Jun 29, 2024

Phillip Jay Dyer, born October 22, 1949 of St. Petersburg, Fl., entered into rest Saturday, June 29, 2024. Phillip is survived by his brother Robert Dyer and wife Frances of Statham;  sister Delores Scroggs of Decatur. He was preceded in death by his parents J.D. and Erco Dyer; sisters Laura Hubbard and Drusella Roberts; brothers...

Jun 26, 2024

Kenneth Garrison Holbrook , age 85 of Winder passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Kenneth loved gardening, flowers, wood working, fishing, smiling, and most of all his family. He was a very simple man and will be missed very much. He is survived by his son Carl Wayne Holbrook of Winder; daughter Cathie Schuman of...