Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Sep 19, 2022

Lindon Hubert Bolch, Jr. , 77 of Flowery Branch, passed away at his home on September 19, 2022. He was born in Atlanta, the son of Lindon H. Bolch, Sr. and Saidee Yarborough Bolch. Lindon graduated from Grady High School, class of 1963 and went on to graduate from DeKalb College. He served his country in the...

Sep 16, 2022

Billy Thurman Keith , age 78, of Hoschton, Ga passed away Peacefully on Friday September 16, 2022 in the memory care facility in Roswell Nursing Home. Keith was born at Hillcrest Allen Hospital on October 29, 1944 in Hoschton, Ga. He is the son of late Henry Thurman and Ruby Keith. Billy loved working outside,...

Sep 13, 2022

Dolores Ann Dunn , age 70, of Winder, Ga passed away September 13th, 2022. Dolores was a member of Bear Creek Baptist Church. She was a loan officer in the finance business for the better part of her career. She was also a secretary with the department of Juvenile Justice upon her retirement. Dolores loved to decorate,...

Sep 11, 2022

Jolyn Petit of Hoschton, Georgia, passed away on September 11, 2022, at the age of 85. She was born September 15, 1936, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, to Charles F. and Elizabeth Mize Petit. She grew up in Charleston, South Carolina, and graduated from Charleston High School in 1954. She graduated from The College of Charleston...

Sep 8, 2022

Doris Garrison Hipps departed this life and the pain which had dampened her indomitable spirit on Thursday, September 8, 2022.

Doris was born September 22, 1928 in Alamo, GA to the late Sunie Elton and Enoch E. Garrison Sr. She was the third of four surviving children born to her parents; a self-proclaimed...

Sep 7, 2022

Dorothy Frances Serotko , age 94, of Hoschton, GA, formerly of Kansas passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022.  Survivors include her son George Serotko of Texas; daughters Frances Lash, Caroline Fox and husband Patrick all of Georgia, Diana Antos of Florida, Mary Kovach and husband Frank of Arizona; 7 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and...

Sep 6, 2022

Brenda Diana Cronic , age 77, of Winder passed away September 6, 2022. Diane loved her children and grandchildren so much. She loved going to Dairy Queen for a biscuit then going for a drive to look for deer around the Ft. Yargo park with her husband Phillip. She always enjoyed working outside in her...

Sep 6, 2022

Hatsuko Kishimoto , age 87, passed away Tuesday, September 6. She was an avid gardener and well known for her ability to grow beautiful flowers. She is survived by her son, Mike Kishimoto and wife Karen of Gainesville; grandson John Michael Kishimoto and wife Kristina as well as her great- grandchildren, Hudson, Asher and Caroline...

Sep 5, 2022

Eric Scott Butcher, 53, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 5th at his home in Hoschton, Georgia surrounded by his loving family. He had bravely battled cancer for over 20 years. He is survived by his devoted wife Deborah Mitchell Butcher, son Cody Butcher and daughter Kayla Butcher Lunn and husband Justin, mother Marion Butcher, father Doyle Allen...