Obituaries

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...

Sep 3, 2022

Sarah Elizabeth Stevens , age 93, of Braselton passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022.  Survivors include her son  Pastor James Allen Stevens, Jr. and wife Wanda; daughters Lynn Duncan and husband H.W., Pam Reed and husband Dwight all of Braselton, Penny Clark and husband Tim of Hoschton; brother Johnny Sheridan and wife Christine of Gainesville;...

Sep 3, 2022

Evelyn R. Hamrick , age 76 of Winder, Ga passed away September 3, 2022. She is survived by her sons Frankie Carlisle and wife Donna of Winder, Jack “Sonny” Hamrick and wife Donna of Winder; daughter Darlene Hamrick Dalton and husband Vince of Winder; sister Sue and husband Lavone of Statham; grandchildren Cassie Carlisle, Brittany...

Sep 2, 2022

Gerald Cavendish , age 99 and 5 months, died Friday, September 2, 2022. Mr. Cavendish was born March 24, 1923, in Ansted, West Virginia, to Leila M. and Edward H. Cavendish. Mr. Cavendish was preceded in death by his parents, Leila and Edward Cavendish; brother Meredith “Red” Cavendish; twin sister, Marjorie H. Blankenship, both of...

Sep 1, 2022

Deborah Sue Jennings , age 48, of Hoschton, Ga passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022. Deborah loved her family, grandchildren and her church. She is survived by her mother Deborah Haney Duncan; husband Shelton Jennings Jr., sons Ricky Lee Haney and wife Carry, Darrin Eugene Childers and wife Crystal, Loyd Shelton Jennings III all of...

Aug 29, 2022

Lora Ann Valdez, age 51, of Auburn, Ga passed away Monday, August 29, 2022. She loved her grandchildren, gardening, flowers, and God. She was a member of the Auburn First Baptist Church. Lora was an Army Veteran who was tough as nails and loved her country very much. She is survived by her husband Tony...

Aug 27, 2022

Donna Diggory Patterson, age 64, a child of God, was called home to Heaven Saturday, August 27, 2022.  Donna was creative, loving, curious, sassy, quick to laugh and devoted to her family.  She was an animal whisperer, friend to all, and will be dearly missed.  Survivors include her husband Scott Patterson, sons Glenn Patterson, Clayton...

Aug 27, 2022

Sabrina Leanne Carter, age 38, of Jefferson passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022.  Sabrina loved country music and reading.  She loved her family, friends and will be missed by all.  Survivors include her mother Brenda Redd and Red Carter of Jefferson; daughters Madison Ballenger of Commerce, Myranda Harrison of FL, Kylee Harrison of Arcade; son...

Aug 24, 2022

Dawna Maria Bradshaw , age 53, of Bogart passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022. There are no services at this time. Interment cremation. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, Ga 30548. lawsonfuneralhome.org. 706-654-0966.

Aug 17, 2022

Michelle Rae Kendrick, age 58, of Alto passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022. She is survived by her mother Patricia Smith; stepmother Juanita Bisnett; husband William Kendrick; son William Kendrick II of Alto; daughters Amanda Kendrick, Juanita Shipley and husband Chris of Statham; brother Gregory Bisnett of Blairsville; grandchildren Siren, Xander, Ember, Piper, Crayden, Bryce;...

Aug 14, 2022

Mark Giles , age 68, Of Bethlehem, Ga passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022 . No services are scheduled at this time. Interment cremation. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, Ga 30548. lawsonfuneralhome.org. 706-654-0966.