Obituaries

Jan 24, 2021

Fuam Vaam Thao, age 28, of Winder passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021.  Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  Pastor Tooley and Pastor Paul Yang will be officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 7:00 am up to service time on Saturday, February 13,...

Jan 23, 2021

Lue Xiong , age 53, of Winder passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021.  Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  Pastor Paul Yang will be officiating.  Interment will follow at the Hoschton City Cemetery.  The family will receive friends beginning at 7:00 am up to funeral...

Jan 17, 2021

Terrie Mae Knight , age 64, of Homer passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021.  Terrie was born and raised in Monroe.  She attended Monroe Area High School and was a member of Mountain Creek Baptist Church.  Terrie worked as a seamtress for many years before she decided to stay home to raise her children.  Terrie...

Jan 16, 2021

Alana Elise Barnes , age 27, of Lavonia passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021.  Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Tuesday , February 2, 2021 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  Pastor Roger Williams will be officiating.  Interment to follow at Franklin Memorial Gardens, Royston, GA.  The family will receive friends 6:00 pm to 8:00...

Jan 15, 2021

William (Bill) Thomas Caiaccio , 83, died peacefully on Friday January 15, 2021 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  Bill was born on November 6, 1937, the son of Mary and Patrick Caiaccio of Brooklyn, NY.  He is survived by his wife of 57 years Carol, his son...

Jan 13, 2021

Sharon Teresa Bayne, Age 58 of Dawsonville passed away Wednesday January 13, 2021 peacefully.  A Celebration of Her Life will be held January 31, 2021 at 2:00PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 7207 Dawsonville Highway, Dawsonville Georgia 30534 with Bishop Mike Mulberry officiate.  She was born in Fort Riley, Kansas and received...

Jan 9, 2021

Richard Thomas (Tom) Lott, age 75, of Braselton passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021.  Tom was a truck driver and loved going fast.  He grew up on a farm and enjoyed the farm life.  Survivors include his son Ralph Thomas (Chip) Lott of Braselton; brothers Bill Lott and Roger Lott both of Braselton; nephew Justin...

Jan 8, 2021

Donald “Doodle” Clarence Crowe , age 44, of Winder passed away Friday, January 8, 2021.  Doodle was a native of Winder.  He enjoyed going fishing and playing cards.  He did not let his disability slow him down.  He got around well with his scooter. He would ride around in the neighborhood checking on everyone, seeing...

Jan 7, 2021

Derrick Russell Foster , age 27, of Hoschton passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021.  Derrick loved to skate board.  He was a musician and enjoyed poetry and art.  He will be missed by his dogs Nova and Beans and his cat Rohan.  Survivors include his father Russell Foster of Buford and mother Staci Symons of...

Jan 7, 2021

On Thursday January 7, 2021, Harry Gordon, loving husband and father of two sons, passed away from an extended illness at the age of 78, in his hometown of Statham, GA. Harry was born July 7, 1942, he and his family were lifelong residents of Barrow County.

Harry was preceded in death by...

Jan 5, 2021

Robert (Bob) Earl Morgan, Jr. , age 64, of  Commerce passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021.  Bob found pleasure in drawing.  He had a passion for motorcycles, four wheelers and sportscars.  Survivors include his former wife Melinda Morgan of Hull; sons Joseph Morgan of CO, and  Austin Morgan of Hull; daughters Shannon Baker and husband...

Jan 5, 2021

Shirley Jane Ewing , age 49, of Auburn passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021.  Shirley was a member of Mt Vernon Baptist Church of Lawrenceville.  She loved to go fishing and to do some traveling.  In her travels, she enjoyed trips to Cherokee, NC to play those slot machines at Harrah’s Casino.  After her fishing...

Jan 2, 2021

Sean Lee Johnson age 43, of Winder entered into rest on Saturday, January 2, 2021.  Sean enjoyed the outdoors and loved to cook.  He enjoyed going on walks and fishing with his family.  He worked hard all his life and never met a stranger.  He was always there for you if you needed help.  His family will always remember...

Dec 27, 2020

William Lee Knott , age 70 of Snellville, Georgia passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 27, 2020. Will, as most knew him was a beloved Husband, Son, Brother, Papa and Friend. He was born in Atlanta, GA and attended Bass High School, where he played football. Upon graduation, he joined the United States Navy. Will...

Dec 25, 2020

Johnny Mack Mathis, age 66, of Monroe passed away Friday, December 25, 2020.  Survivors include daughter Jessica Mathis and husband Scott Stricklen of Monroe; grandchildren Alexis Mathis, Logan Stricklen, and  Brandilyn Stricklen;  stepdaughters Dana Smith, Mandy Hall and Starlett Henley; step son Rodney Pilgrim; brothers Randall Mathis of Thomaston, Ray Hall of Covington and Chip...

Dec 25, 2020

Arturo Vasquez “Turo” Escobedo , age 64 of Winder passed away Friday, December 25, 2020.  Mr. Escobedo was born in Mexico where he enjoyed watching Bull riding and attending Rodeo’s.  He was a landscaper and loved Rodeo Music. He attended St Matthews Catholic Church in Winder, GA.  Most of his family and friends knew him...

Dec 22, 2020

Dennis Lee Vannetta , age 76, of Commerce passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020.  A memorial service will be announced at a later date.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Dec 21, 2020

Sandra Gail Kennedy, age 71, of Auburn passed away Monday December 21, 2020. Survivors include her sons Darrell Kennedy and wife Sherry, Tracy Kennedy and wife Diana; sister Linda Bennett and the late Charles Bennett; grandchildren Denita Kennedy, Krystal Preston and husband Brandon, Dustin Kennedy and Alex Dispain; great grandchildren Brantley, Karley and soon to...

Dec 21, 2020

Jeffery William Bradshaw, Sr., age 43, of Auburn passed away Monday, December 21, 2020.  Jeffery adored his grandchildren.  He loved living his life and even did some gambling.  He was a truck driver by trade and enjoyed every minute of it.  Survivors include  his significant other Angle Renee Willard of Commerce; mother Mary Hart Bradshaw;...

Dec 16, 2020

Frances Elaine Davenport Simpkins , age 87, of Hoschton passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Born October 6, 1933 to the late Seabron and Irene Jones.  She grew up in the small fishing village of Mayport, Florida surrounded by the love of many relatives and church family.   She grew up knowing that God and integrity...