Obituaries

Nov 19, 2021

Cory Lee Gray, age 33, of Jefferson, GA passed away Friday, November 19, 2021. Cory loved many things including sports, wheeling and dealing, and especially his mothers cooking. Survivors include his mother Jackie Aaron of Jefferson; brothers David Mobley and wife Amber of Monroe, Justin Gray and wife Heather of Jefferson; sisters Tabitha Chastain and...

Nov 17, 2021

Peggy Kelly Yin, age 57, of Snellville passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. A Memorial Service will be held 3:00 pm Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Nov 4, 2021

Edward Ray Gunter, age 83, of Winder passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021. Ray loved his family and church but he also loved working on anything including his yard. Survivors include his wife of 61 years Martha Ledford Gunter; son Danny Ray Gunter and  Tammy R. Crumley of Arcade; brother Larry Gunter and wife Charlotte...

Oct 31, 2021

Tammey Delane Hinson, age 56, of Braselton passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021.  Tammey was the owner of The Hoschton Cafe for 20 years. She not only loved the Lord and her family, Tammey loved and appreciated her community.  Survivors included her husband of 36 years, Michael A. Hinson; parents John A. and Rachel Holder...

Oct 26, 2021

Bradley James Cash, age 54, of Hoschton passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021.  Bradley was a truck driver since he was 18 years old.  He was employed with PTG Logistics.  He was an avid hunter and loved sports such as car racing and baseball.  He was excited to know that the Atlanta Braves were going...

Oct 23, 2021

Helen Joyce Cork, age 82, of Winder passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021.  Mrs. Cork loved her family, church, listening to gospel music, animals, camping and being outdoors.  Survivors include her husband Charles Cork; son Donald Cork and wife Diane of Dacula; daughter Joyce Crawford of Winder; brother Doyle  Long and wife Onita of Morganton;...

Oct 23, 2021

Elizabeth Ann Morrow , age 82, of Jefferson passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021.  Mrs. Morrow was a member of White Plains Baptist Church and the M&M Group.  She was born the first of five children to Avis and Vera Goodman on June 9, 1939. She loved gospel and piano music, flowers, cooking and taking...

Oct 19, 2021

Sandra McLean , age 63, of Loganville passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Sandra was a free spirited hippie chic who loved to swing on the front porch and drink coffee. She enjoyed many other things like camping, dressing up with face paint, playing Barbie’s with Breezelyn, working in the yard, planting flowers, camping...

Oct 15, 2021

Chester Whisman Jr. , age 79, of Winder passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at NEGMC Braselton. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Whisman; son David Whisman and wife Pam; daughter Vickie Bare and husband Bruce all of Winder; brother Woody Whisman of AL; 5 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and a host of other...

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...