Obituaries

Steven Keith Durvin

Steven Keith Durvin

Nov 19, 2022

Steven Keith Durvin , age 67 of Jonesboro passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022. Steven loved to play the guitar, metal detecting, and rock hunting. He collected many records and books. Steven is survived by his wife Linda Durvin of Conyers; son Daniel Keith Durvin of Hoschton; daughter Tiffany Michelle Durvin of Jefferson; brother Robbie...

Betty Jean Davis

Betty Jean Davis

Nov 15, 2022

Betty Jean Davis , age 90 of Braselton passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Betty loved to decorate, travel, going to the mountains and especially singing and dancing. She never met a stranger. Survivors include her daughter Cheryl O’Dell and husband David, Tina Cochran and husband Carl, Donna Kennedy and husband Mark, Dana Smith and...

Donald Nix

Donald Nix

Nov 15, 2022

Donald Nix , age 64, of Pendergrass passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Donald loved his family and friends. He was always on the phone talking to someone. Donald would help anyone that was in need. He enjoyed cooking for his family and was great at it. Donald will be missed by many. Survivors include...

Floyd Leon Palmer

Floyd Leon Palmer

Nov 14, 2022

Floyd Leon Palmer , age 80, of Cleveland passed away Monday, November 14, 2022. A Graveside Service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Walnut Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, 557 Hwy 60,  Hoschton, GA, 30548. The family will receive friends all day Thursday, November 17, 2022 and Friday, November 18, 2022 at...

Richard Lee Jones

Richard Lee Jones

Nov 14, 2022

Richard Lee Jones , age 85, of Pendergrass passed away Monday, November 14, 2022. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Phillip Ransom. Interment cremation. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, Ga., 30548. lawsonfuneralhome.org. 706-654-0966.

Donald Leon Edwards “Tinker”

Donald Leon Edwards “Tinker”

Nov 12, 2022

Donald Leon Edwards , age 56, lifelong resident of Hoschton passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022. Survivors include his sons Todd Whitaker and Kyle Whitaker both of Cumming; daughter Kristi Steele of Gainesville; brothers Timothy Edwards of Maysville, Stacy Edwards of Lawrenceville; caregiver Jennifer Elmore; nephews Thomas “TJ” Edwards; Bryson “Spankey” Edwards; Nick Edwards; Nieces Samantha Edwards,...

Theodore D. Ellis

Theodore D. Ellis

Nov 3, 2022

Theodore D. Ellis , age 76, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022 at his home in Hoschton, GA. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, bowling and visiting the lake at Fort Yargo. Theodore was born in Madison, WI on September 12, 1946. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Barbara Ellis; son Todd (Danyelle)...

Siegfried Otto Stritzl

Siegfried Otto Stritzl

Nov 3, 2022

Siegfried “Siggy” Otto Stritzl , age 78, of Gainesville, Ga passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022. He was born on April 12th, 1944, in Yugoslavia to Franz and Paulina Stritzl. Siggy is the second youngest of nine children. He had a humble upbringing growing up in a displaced persons Austrian camp in the barracks. The family...

Patricia Ruth Mcsweeney

Patricia Ruth Mcsweeney

Oct 25, 2022

Patricia Ruth McSweeney, age 89, of Jefferson, Georgia, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a long illness on October 25, 2022 at Jackson Oaks Senior Living facility. Pat was born on September 18, 1933 in Muskegon, Michigan to Doris and Art Grover. She grew up in Grand Rapids, MI, where she attended Ottawa High...

Tony Lewis Esco

Tony Lewis Esco

Oct 23, 2022

Tony Lewis Esco , age 60 of Winder passed away Sunday October 23, 2022. He loved fishing, his dog, and his grandchildren. Tony never met a stranger and had a heart of gold. He is survived by his daughter Amber and husband Michael Miller of Loganville; brothers Tim Esco and wife Donna of Winder, Jim...

Marvin Terry Conner “Terry”

Marvin Terry Conner “Terry”

Oct 21, 2022

Marvin Terry Conner , age 62, of Winder passed away Friday, October 21, 2022. Terry was a member of the Christian Life Center in Braselton. Terry worked with the Barrow County Sheriff’s Department for ten years as a Detention Officer, and for Trenity Rails as a welder where he was known as “Chicken Man” for...

Mae Alene Seeley

Mae Alene Seeley

Oct 15, 2022

Mae Alene Seeley , age 89, of Gainesville, Ga passed away Saturday October 15, 2022. Mae loved flowers and gardening. A graveside service will be held 11:00 am Tuesday October 18, 2022, at Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson, Ga. Officiating family and friends. Interment Woodbine Cemetery. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, Ga...

James Lewis Hopkins

James Lewis Hopkins

Oct 10, 2022

James Lewis Hopkins , age 57 of Hawkinsville, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022. James’ world was his family. He loved his wife Tammy and spoiled her with everything he had. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, and going to the mountains. He enjoyed going to see his son Zack play baseball. His favorite thing to...

Terrance Eugene Thompson

Terrance Eugene Thompson

Oct 7, 2022

Terrance Eugene Thompson , age 68, of Flowery Branch, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022. Terrance loved Harley Davidson motorcycles, being a machinist, helping people, and children. He was a member of the Olive Branch Lodge #293. He also spent some of his time being a scout leader. Terrance worked for Elvis Pressley’s Horse ranch...

Joe “J.D.” Robinson

Joe “J.D.” Robinson

Oct 6, 2022

Joe “J.D.” Robinson , age 75, passed away Thursday October 6, 2022. A was a native of Barrow County. He was the son of the late J.D. and Sybil Robinson of Winder. He was preceded in death by his former late wife Mrs. Carol Books of Monroe, Ga; sister Mrs. Joann R. Morgan of Winder. Mr. Robinson...

Debra “Debbie” L. Sweet-Teague

Debra “Debbie” L. Sweet-Teague

Oct 5, 2022

Debra (Debbie) L. Sweet-Teague , age 72, of Jefferson passed away on Wednesday October 5, 2022. Originally from Louisville KY, she lived in Garner NC for 17 years co-owning and managing a motorcycle shop.  She was so good at her business that she could name the make and model of a bike just...

Blanca Nieves Barradas Palmeros

Blanca Nieves Barradas Palmeros

Oct 3, 2022

Blanca Nieves Barradas Palmeros , age 50 , of Auburn, Ga passed away Monday October 3, 2022. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 am Friday October 7, 2022 at Saint Matthew Catholic Church, Winder, Ga . Interment Auburn City Cemetery, Auburn, Ga. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, Ga 30548. lawsonfuneralhome.org. 706-654-0966.

Carolyn R. (Knoppy) Knopp

Carolyn R. (Knoppy) Knopp

Sep 30, 2022

Carolyn R. (Knoppy) Knopp, age 92, of Hoschton, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022. Carolyn loved to play tennis, bowling, reading, traveling, and especially the Georgia Bulldogs. Carolyn was an   administrative Registered Nurse for 40 years for  Infectious  Disease Control. She is survived by her dear friend Judy Wester and Katelyn of Hoschton, and close...

Thomas Dylan Stancil

Thomas Dylan Stancil

Sep 27, 2022

Thomas Dylan Stancil , age 31, of Jefferson, Ga passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Funeral Services will be held 2:00pm Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends 12:00 pm to service time Saturday, October 1, 2022 at the funeral home. Officiating Pastor Bo Nix. Interment cremation. Arrangements...

Naomi Kaye Cobb

Naomi Kaye Cobb

Sep 26, 2022

Naomi Kaye Cobb , age 80, of Hoschton passed away Monday, September 26, 2022.  Naomi worked in  AWANAS and taught Sunday School for nine years.  Survivors include her husband Douglas Cobb; sons Scott Winstead and wife Rene of IN, Chris Winstead and wife Traci of AZ and Andy Cobb of Sandy Springs; daughter Kathy Venable...