Obituaries

Ricky Vincent Allen

Ricky Vincent Allen

Sep 5, 2021

Ricky Vincent Allen , age 66, of Winder passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021.  No services at this time.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Vickie Lynne Hunt

Vickie Lynne Hunt

Aug 23, 2021

Vickie Lynne Hunt , age 63, of Winder passed away Monday, August 23, 2021. Survivors include sons Jason Allen and wife Megan, Kevin Allen all of Jefferson; daughter Deanna Bojorquez and husband Alvaro of Carlton; brothers Randy Esco, Tony Esco, Jim Esco and wife Carole, Tim Esco and wife Donna all of Winder; sisters Kay...

Don William Durdy

Don William Durdy

Aug 20, 2021

Don William Durdy , age 71, of Bethlehem passed away Friday, August 20, 2021.  No services at this time.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Pouso’O Oloatua Apineru

Pouso’O Oloatua Apineru

Aug 20, 2021

Pouso’o Oloatua Apineru , age 55, of Winder passed away Friday, August 20, 2021.  Pouso’o loved his family and being a grandfather. His hobbies were fishing, listening to music and cooking out.  He also loved his work.  Survivors include his wife Kimberly Apineru of Winder; son Adam Pouso’o Apineru and wife Mehgan of Jefferson; daughters...

Corene Brock

Corene Brock

Aug 17, 2021

Corene Brock , age 52, of Auburn passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021. No services will be held at this time.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532, Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Michael “Mike” Dewayne Gerald

Michael “Mike” Dewayne Gerald

Aug 15, 2021

Michael “Mike” DeWayne Gerald, age 71, of McCaysville, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021. Mike’s family meant everything to him.  He especially loved his grandchildren.  He loved boating, fishing and enjoyed some Jimmy Buffett.  He retired from the United States Army after serving 23 years.   He is survived by his wife Becky Gerald of McCaysville;...

Eugenia “Jeanie” C. Garrett

Eugenia “Jeanie” C. Garrett

Aug 13, 2021

Eugenia “Jeanie” C. Garrett, age 83, of Jefferson passed away Friday, August 13, 2021. Survivors include her sons William Frank Hite and wife Gloria Nagai, Thomas Eugene Hite and wife Kimberly; grandchildren Cynthia Klontz and husband Jeffrey, Melissa Hite and husband Andrew Gavi, Tim Brady, Danielle Shiflet and husband Kirby, Keri Kelley and Jim Kelley;...

Jane Tiller

Jane Tiller

Aug 4, 2021

Jane Tiller of Braselton was a loving, compassionate wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She departed this world in the early morning of August 4, 2021 at the age of 78. Jane was born to Kessley and Hazel Carnes on April 7, 1943. In high school she met the man that she would spend the...

Kenneth Wayne Lecroy

Kenneth Wayne Lecroy

Aug 3, 2021

Kenneth Wayne LeCroy , age 64, of Bethlehem passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021.  Kenneth was in the construction business and enjoyed building houses.  He loved helping others and took up fishing in his spare time.  Survivors include his wife Kathy LeCroy; son  Walter Wayne LeCroy; brothers Robert LeCroy and wife Karen; Dennis LeCroy and...

Clifford Butler, Jr.

Clifford Butler, Jr.

Aug 2, 2021

Clifford Butler, Jr., age 84 of Dacula passed on August 2, 2021 following a long illness.  Mr. Butler was born April 30, 1937 to the late Clifford and Otellie (Wages) Butler.  “Junior” worked many years as a switchgear wireman for General Electric and Siemen-Allis before retiring from the maintenance crew at Hebron Baptist Church where...

Juanita E. Self

Juanita E. Self

Jul 25, 2021

Juanita E. Self , age 74, of Auburn passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021.  Juanita loved to cook as well as crocheting.  Survivors include her husband of 57 years William E. Self; son Mitch C. Self of Auburn; daughter Cindy M. Self of Auburn; sisters Mickey Hayes of Hoschton, Lindsey R. Watkins.  Juanita is preceded...

Loretta Lucille Almand

Loretta Lucille Almand

Jul 24, 2021

Loretta Lucille Almand , age 66, of Winder left us on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Loretta was a classically trained chef.  She not only was a wife to Rick Almand, she was his best friend.  She was a wonderful mother to their sons Rich Almand and Matt Almand.  Because of Loretta, we are the men...

Barbara Cowart Lee

Barbara Cowart Lee

Jul 21, 2021

Barbara Cowart Lee , age 80, was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 21st, 2021 surrounded by her family at her home in Hoschton, Georgia. Barbara was born to Bridger Jones “BJ” Cowart and Ethel Louise Hixon on August 27th, 1940 in Miami, Florida. Barbara...

Charles “Charlie” Ezra Elkins

Charles “Charlie” Ezra Elkins

Jul 21, 2021

Charles “Charlie” Ezra Elkins, age 71, of Huntsville Alabama passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Born and raised in Rolla, Missouri Charlie graduated from  Rolla High School in 1969 and was drafted to serve in the Vietnam war shortly thereafter. After completing his service as a US Army Ranger Charlie returned...

Phyllis May Potter

Phyllis May Potter

Jul 13, 2021

Phyllis M. Potter , age 92, daughter of Cecil and May Hughes, passed away on July 13, 2021 in Braselton, GA.  Phyllis was born in St. Thomas, ND and attended business college after graduating high school.  She married Thomas Potter and they had 2 children, Ross and Peggy.  She worked for Barstow Unified School district...

William Merritt Bostic

William Merritt Bostic

Jul 4, 2021

William Merritt Bostic, age 81, of Braselton passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021.  Mr. Bostic was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.  He played basketball at Lenoir City High School and his team won the State Championship in 1958.  He was an avid Tennessee Volunteer sports fan.  Mr. Bostic loved music and was a talented...

Adam Len Sanders

Adam Len Sanders

Jul 1, 2021

Adam Len Sanders , age 43, of Winder, GA passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021. Adam was born February 25, 1978 in Lawrenceville, GA. Adam was a devoted husband and a loving father to his two beautiful daughters whom he adored. He liked spending time out in the woods, hunting, fishing, woodworking, and seemed to...

Kimberly Sue Cruce Mann

Kimberly Sue Cruce Mann

Jun 27, 2021

Kimberly Sue Cruce Mann, age 54, of Hoschton passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021.  Kim was born December 30, 1966 in Winder.  She was of the Baptist faith.  She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them and helping other people.  Kim was a truly giving person. ...

Randall “Bull” Lee Carter, Sr.

Randall “Bull” Lee Carter, Sr.

Jun 24, 2021

Randall “Bull” Lee Carter, Sr. , age 62, of Jefferson passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021.  Bull loved the Lord and his family.  He enjoyed spending his time on the lake fishing, sitting at the dirt tracks for car racing and he loved to hunt.  Survivors include his wife Mollie “Mindy” Melinda Carter; sons Tony...

David Allen Clausen

David Allen Clausen

Jun 22, 2021

David Allen Clausen , age 69, of Commerce passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021.  David enjoyed playing the lottery.  He was a United States Navy veteran. Survivors include his daughter Pamela Willard of Commerce; brother Steven Clausen of Braselton; grandchildren Robert, Ricard, Cody and Molly.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org,...