Obituaries

Jul 11, 2022

On Monday, July 11, 2022, Jerry (Gerald) Francis Zawacki, of Winder, GA., loving husband and father of three children, completed his successful lifelong journey at the age of 83.

Jerry was born on February 12, 1939, in Uniontown, PA., to Charles and Emily Zawacki. He graduated from Uniontown High School. He then went on to Ohio University...

Jul 9, 2022

Tonya Allen McCabe, age 44, of Sparta passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022. Survivors include her husband Shawn McCabe; mother Linda Allen; sons Dylen McCabe, Dakota McCabe and fiancée Kylee Massey; brothers Jonathon Allen and Jeffrey Wayne Allen; sisters Gail Miracle and Cindy Murray and a host of other relatives.  She is preceded in death...

Jul 9, 2022

Cindy Self Thurmond, age 50, of Auburn, passed away Friday, July 9, 2022.  Memorial services will be held 6:00 pm Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  Pastor Dwayne Hayes will be officiating.  Interment cremation.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Arrangements by Lawson...

Jul 8, 2022

Barbara Jean Spence , age 50 of Decatur passed away Friday, July 8, 2022. She is survived by her parents Dennis and Mary Jo Spence; son Christopher Melton; daughter Brianne Melton; sister Vonda Davenport and husband Jeff. There are no services at this time. Interment cremation. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, Ga 30548....

Jun 30, 2022

Bennett “Pat” White, Sr . passed away peacefully on June 30, 2022.  He has gone to be with his Lord and Savior and to be with his late wife of 66 years, Carolyn.  He always dreamed of the day they would be reunited.  He was born on November 6, 1931, to the late Nelson and...

Jun 26, 2022

James T. Peppers Jr. , 59, of Bethlehem, Ga, passed away June 26, 2022, at his home. He was born May 27, 1963, in Barrow County, the son of James T. Peppers Sr. and Ealine T. Peppers. James was a loving dad and grandfather. He graduated from Winder Barrow High School in...

Jun 19, 2022

Max Everette Martin , age 81, of Hoschton passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022.  Max was born to the late Mendell and Julie McEver Martin at the Allen Hospital in Hoschton. He graduated from Jackson County High School, formerly Braselton High School.  On October 1, 1955 he had his first date with Martha Summerour, formerly...

Jun 7, 2022

Maria Petronilo Zapo Catemaxca , age 60, of Winder passed away June 7, 2022. Funeral Services will be held 8:00 pm June 13, 2022, at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends at 5:30 pm June 13, 2022, at the funeral home. Officiating Mrs. Tovar. Interment cremation. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home 4532 Hwy 53...

Jun 5, 2022

Katherine Ann Paparone , age 63 of Statham Ga, passed away Sunday June 5, 2022. Katherine loved many things including cooking, shopping, Christmas and all holidays, cats, and of course her dog Sissy. She worked at Jameson Inn for 25 years as well as working at TJ. Maxx. Katherine is survived by her significant other of 29...

May 31, 2022

Carey Lynn Reaves , age 71, of Hoschton, Ga passed away Tuesday May 31, 2022. He loved his family, grandchildren, hunting, fishing, and golfing. Carey was a United States Army veteran and received many medals during his service including the Purple Heart medal.  Survivors include his daughter Brittany McConnell and husband Britt; brother Jimmy Reaves; grandson Miles...

May 31, 2022

Robert “Bob” Masters of Jefferson Ga joined many loved ones beyond the pearly gates on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, after losing a long battle with lung cancer. Bob was a devoted and loving father, husband, brother, uncle, and friend, the honest and true definition of a family man. He was a talented and skilled carpenter by trade...

May 30, 2022

Danny Ray DeLong, 62 years old took his last ride down Jackson Trail Road on May 30, 2022, headed to his mansion in the sky. He was met there by “papa and mammy” Charlie and Irene Stancil, “daddy” Edsel DeLong, “uncle” Maurice Stancil, and his best friend JC (Jesus Christ). Danny will be missed by...

May 16, 2022

Jack Wayne McIntire, age 85, of Greensboro, North Carolina passed away Monday May 16, 2022. He loved many things including music, ice cream, the Dallas Cowboys, and most of all his family. Jack was retired from Lincoln National after 33 years, he was also a member of the Jefferson Standards Choraliers and the Don Trexler...

May 8, 2022

Ricky Harold Martin , age 61, of Bethlehem passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022.  Funeral services will be held 7:00 pm Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  Paster Jessie Bragg will be officiating.  Interment cremation.  The family will receive friends 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, May 12, 2022 at the funeral...

May 8, 2022

Mrs. Tammy Ann Singleton Gibson was born January 28, 1969 in New Orleans, La. She was raised in Donaldsonville, La., and a long time resident in Winder, Ga. She departed to her heavenly home on May 8, 2022. She attended Gary Job Corps and Gwinnett Technical College studying accounting. Tammy was very talented. She is a published...

May 7, 2022

Bonnie Sue Hagans , age 83, of Winder passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022.  Survivors include her husband Troy Brock; son Patrick McWherter; daughters Kelly Hagans, Page Trieblaff and Larry Freeman, Janelle Skinner and husband Greg, 13 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives.  Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Friday,...

Apr 26, 2022

Margaret “Micki” Stutko Venezia Damato , age 74, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at her home in Hoschton, Ga. on April 26, 2022. Micki was born in Canoga Park, California, daughter of the late Lois and Roy Stutko. A graduate of Canoga Park High School, Micki served as a stewardess for Delta Airlines before...

Apr 26, 2022

Sandra Jean Abernathy , age 72 passed away Tuesday April 26, 2022. Funeral Services will be held 7:00 pm April 28, 2022 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Officiating family and friends. Interment cremation. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton,...

Apr 24, 2022

Ralph Stephenson Vernon , age 81 of Winder, Ga passed away Sunday April 24, 2022. He loved to hunt, fish, NASCAR, westerns, and most of all his family. Ralph was a member of the Moose Lodge and he also spent time being a Mason. Survivors include his wife Voncille Vernon; son Steven L. Vernon of...

Apr 20, 2022

Allen Dunn , age 35, of Jefferson passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022. He loved to work, dirt track racing, Ga Bulldogs, playing cornhole, his dog Buddy, and living life to the fullest. Survivors include his brothers William Dunn Jr., Paul Dunn, and Anthony Mark Dunn; sister Ashley Garrett and husband Ryan Garrett; adopted brother...