Obituaries

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,...

Wendy Parrish Taylor

Wendy Parrish Taylor

Jun 19, 2021

Wendy Parrish Taylor , She Will Be Missed, age 61, of Braselton and originally of Sherborn, MA, passed peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, June 19, 2021.  Wendy attended Bentley University in Waltham, MA, where she studied Accounting, and went on to become a CPA.  She worked for numerous companies in Georgia at the senior...

Thomas Jeffery “Tj” Knight

Thomas Jeffery “Tj” Knight

Jun 18, 2021

Thomas Jeffery “TJ” Knight, age 38, of Winder passed away Friday, June 18, 2021.  TJ’s hobbies were fishing, drawing and baseball. He was an avid fan of the Georgia Bulldogs. Survivors include is mother Sue Givens of Winder; son Cayden Knight of Winder; daughter Kaylee Knight of Dacula; sisters Melissa Wilson and Heather Knight both...

Jeffery Dale Fricke

Jeffery Dale Fricke

Jun 13, 2021

Jeffery Dale Fricke, age 59, of Winder passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021.  Jeff enjoyed traveling to the mountains, gardening and working on cars.  He was a pretty good outdoor chef as well.  Survivors include his wife Kay Fricke of Winder; parents Kenneth and Nancy Fricke of Ohio; sons Tommy Dale Fricke, Joseph Carver both...

Eileen Brenda Mayer

Eileen Brenda Mayer

Jun 12, 2021

Eileen Brenda Mayer, age 73, of Flowery Branch passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021.  Eileen enjoyed oil painting, working in the  retail business and helping others.  She loved her family especially those grandbabies.  Survivors include her daughters Tracey Mayer of Flowery Branch, Denise Mayer of Mexico; sisters Valerie Hughes and husband Paul, brother-in-law Mick Andrews...

Karen Lee Steeb

Karen Lee Steeb

Jun 11, 2021

Karen Lee Steeb , age 73, of Hoschton passed away Friday, June 11, 2021.  Mrs. Steeb was a member of The Hoschton Church of God of Prophecy.  She loved her church and was actively involved in the Women’s Group.  She enjoyed traveling, making crafts and life itself.  Her grandchildren were her world.  Survivors include her...

Jackie B. Dorman

Jackie B. Dorman

Jun 11, 2021

Jackie B. Dorman , age 82, of Hoschton passed away Friday, June 11, 2021.  Memorial Services will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  Terry Chupp and Billy Daws will be officiating.  Interment cremation.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Robert Anthony “Tony” Price

Robert Anthony “Tony” Price

Jun 9, 2021

Robert Anthony “Tony” Price , age 50, of Buford passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021.  Tony has worked in the funeral industry for 25 plus years.  He was very devoted to all the families he had served.  Tony wore many hats and kept himself busy.  He was the president of his neighborhood HOA for 16...

Vylynda Faye South

Vylynda Faye South

Jun 7, 2021

Vylynda Faye South , age 77, of Atlanta passed away Monday, June 7, 2021.  Vylynda was a great mom, full of love and wisdom.   She enjoyed traveling and singing on television and in churches all over the south with her son Richard and The Power Singers.   She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great...

Tristan Jon Moreno

Tristan Jon Moreno

Jun 6, 2021

Tristan Jon Moreno , age 22 of Winder passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021.  Memorial services will be held 5:30 pm Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Chip Wheeler will be officiating. The family will receive friends half an hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Survivors include his...