Obituaries

Oct 15, 2021

Barry Stuart Gowder , age 54, of Braselton passed away Thursday, October 15, 2021.  Memorial services will be held at a later date. Barry graduated from Gainesville High School and retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service.  Survivors include his wife Susan Gowder; mother Gale Kreiter and step-father John; sons Brian Gowder...

Oct 11, 2021

Renate Regina Blackburn, age 80, of Braselton passed away Monday, October 11, 2021. Renate enjoyed playing bingo and cards. She had a passion to travel and enjoyed visiting different places including Germany. Survivors include her husband of 62 years Eugene H. Blackburn; sons Christian Troy Blackburn and wife Amy of Buford  and Larry Dean Blackburn of LA;...

Oct 10, 2021

Edward Bernard Crane , age 80, of Braselton passed away Saturday, October 10, 2021.  Memorial services will be held 2:00 pm Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Braselton Church of God of Prophecy.  Pastor Danny Peek will be officiating.  Interment will be held following the services at the church cemetery.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532...

Oct 9, 2021

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and US Air Force Veteran. It is with overwhelming sadness and a broken heart that we announce the passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother William (Bill) R. Moore, 73 of Hoschton on October 9, 2021 at his home, with those who loved him by his side, after a very long...

Oct 8, 2021

Dale Fredrick Stewart , age 95, of Hoschton, GA passed away Friday, October 8, 2021 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton after a short illness.  Dale received his  Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Colorado University and his Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from CalTech.  Early in his career, he worked with Hughes...

Oct 4, 2021

Hal Reese Wentz, age 61, of Hoschton, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021. He was born December 6, 1959 in Atlanta, Georgia. He worked as a land preserve manager for over 30 years. Mr. Wentz loved anything outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his daughter Kara Cole and husband...

Oct 4, 2021

Jorene Barnwell Dorman, age 78, of Hoschton, Ga, passed away at her home on Monday, October 4, 2021. She enjoyed sewing for her children and grandchildren and was an avid gardener. She retired from Gwinnett County Public Schools as a special needs bus monitor. Jorene was preceded in death by her husband Jack Dorman, father...

Oct 3, 2021

Madame Suzanne Geffroy Kohn, age 95, of Brookhaven passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 3, 2021.  She was surrounded by her family and beloved caregiver Keisha.  Suzanne was born on November 4, 1925 in Le Puy, France.  She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, teacher, neighbor and friend.  She was known as...

Oct 1, 2021

Robin Dee Hale of Gainesville, Georgia passed on October 1, 2021. He is survived by his brothers Joel and Jimmy, his sister-in-law Debra, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Hazel Hale, a sister Laura, and a brother, Sam.

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Sep 30, 2021

Bonnie Wright Pate , age 53, of Braselton, was born on October 16, 1967, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.  She went to Heaven on September 30, 2021.  Her sweet, loving sensitive spirit was a gift to those who knew her and loved her.  Bonnie graduated from Pike Liberal Arts School in Troy, Alabama.  She attended Auburn University...

Sep 27, 2021

David Walker Dawkins, age 54, passed away peacefully in his home in Hoschton, Georgia on Monday, September 27, 2021. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 14, 1967, David was the only son and youngest child of Robert Austin Dawkins and Edith Walker Dawkins. He and his wife Paula had two daughters, Victoria and Jessica. David...

Sep 27, 2021

Brittany Michelle Herndon, age 30, of Bethlehem passed unexpectedly on Monday, September 27, 2021. Everyone that knew Brittany could agree that she was known for having a heart of gold. She lived her life seeing the best in everyone she met, she was known for her bubbly personality and ability to make anyone smile.   She...

Sep 22, 2021

Madelyn Renee Zalewski, age 26 of Jefferson, GA passed away on September 22, 2021 after battling COVID. Madelyn was born on May 11, 1995 in Lebanon, Kentucky and spent her childhood in Georgia, and Pennsylvania. She is a 2013 graduate of Jackson County Comprehensive High School. She worked as a warehouse Manager at Marel Inc.....

Sep 21, 2021

Kevin Ray Tullis “Hotdog”, age 48, of Commerce, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Kevin loved dirt track racing, going to the mountains, riding his motorcycle, his beloved dog scrappy, bowling and pool.  Survivors include his wife Janet Tullis; father Danny Ray Tullis; Step son Jonathan; sons Harley, Elijah, Kane; Step daughter Ashley; daughters Kimberly,...

Sep 19, 2021

Ricky Eugene Cline , age 67, of Winder passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021.  Ricky loved his family, traveling and being outdoors.  Survivors include his wife Jacquelyn “Jan” Cline of Winder; son Charles Cline and wife Michelle of Bogart; daughters Elizabeth Coen and husband Clifford of TN, Vanessa Statton and husband Chris of FL; grandchildren...

Sep 19, 2021

Merna Rose Haberman , age 87, of Tucker GA  passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021. Merna deeply loved her family. She enjoyed shopping, watching her western movies, going out as well as going out to eat. She loved animals and her two favorites, Max the dog and Dinky the cat. She was a great mother,...

Sep 15, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Russell Lee Colvin (Popi) announce his passing on Wednesday September 15, 2021. Popi will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years, Patty; daughter: Stephanie (Larry Graham); grandchildren: Michael, Zacharey (Mandy), and Taylor; great-grandchildren: Katherine and Konstantine; and his many friends. As Popi...

Sep 12, 2021

Carl Steven Brown, age 64, of Monroe passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Sep 8, 2021

Larry Ray Casper , age 67, of Lawrenceville passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021.  He loved his great grandchildren, talking to people and watching tv programs.  Survivors include his wife Janice Casper of Lawrenceville; son Joseph Casper of Lawrenceville; brothers Bob Casper of Bethlehem, Randy Casper, Billy Ray Everett both of Winder, Terry Casper and...

Sep 8, 2021

Jana Christine Green, age 64, of Winder passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021.  No services will be held at this time, however; the family will hold a burial in Iowa at a later date.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.