Obituaries

Harley S. Shirley

Harley S. Shirley

May 25, 2020

Harley S. Shirley , age 101, of Winder passed peacefully Monday May 25, 2020. Harley lived a full life, he enjoyed dancing, running his produce stand and raising chickens. Harley was preceded in death by his Wife, Ruby Shirley of 39 years, infant daughter Linda Diane Shirley, Son Jerald Shirley, Daughter Peggy Manning, Stepson James...

Wanda Gail Holland

Wanda Gail Holland

May 22, 2020

Wanda Gail Holland, age 67, of Hoschton passed away Friday, May 22, 2020.  Wanda was a member of White Plains Baptist Church.  She loved her family, traveling, playing the piano and crocheting.  She is survived by her husband of 50 years Kenneth W. Holland; mother Lottie Hogan Skelton; sons Scott Holland and wife Jennifer, Adam...

Jeffrey Allen Campbell

Jeffrey Allen Campbell

May 20, 2020

Jeffrey Allen Campbell, age 55, of Winder passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020.  Jeff was a member of Winder Wesleyan Church.  He loved his family, church family and life.  He had a passion for comic books.  Jeff was an employee for Armor Packaging of Lawrenceville for 24 years.  He is survived by his wife Karen...

Joseph Stanley Kull

Joseph Stanley Kull

May 19, 2020

Joseph Stanley Kull , age 60, of Braselton passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. He is lovingly known by all as Joe and Poppi.  The family will receive friends 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, May 22, 2020 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel in Hoschton, GA. He loved...

Michael Robert Pfeiffer

Michael Robert Pfeiffer

May 18, 2020

Michael Robert Pfeiffe r , age 63, of Lilburn passed away Monday, May 18, 2020.  No services will be held at this time.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Alexis Nicole Whitman

Alexis Nicole Whitman

May 16, 2020

Alexis Nicole Whitman , age 20, of Winder passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020.  Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday May 23, 2020 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  The family will receive friends 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 23, 2020 at the funeral home.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy...

Viola Butler Hood

Viola Butler Hood

May 14, 2020

Viola Butler Hood , age 91, of Hoschton passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020.  Viola attended Church of God of Prophecy in Hoschton, she loved her family and her church family.  Survivors include son Wayne Allen Sr. and wife Peggy of Hoschton; brothers Larry Butler and wife Jo Ruth of Jasper, Alabama, Wendell Butler and...

Charles Elmer Thompson Sr.

Charles Elmer Thompson Sr.

May 12, 2020

Charles Elmer Thompson Sr. , age 77, of Flowery Branch passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020.  Charles loved to hunt, loved race cars-driving & working on cars, loved to coach football, baseball and basketball.  Survivors include sons Chuck Thompson II and wife Sandi of College Station, TX, Avery Thompson, Riley Thompson; daughters Melissa Whobrey and...

Nellie Stone Pirkle

Nellie Stone Pirkle

May 10, 2020

Nellie Stone Pirkle , age 89, transitioned into peaceful rest on Sunday, May 10, 2020.  Mrs. Pirkle was born September 26, 1930 in Barrow County, Ga to the late Ella Moulder Stone  and Lester Columbus Stone.  She married the late Joshua Franklin Pirkle Sr. on July 15, 1950.  She was preceded in death by her...

Robert Francis Gaskins

Robert Francis Gaskins

May 8, 2020

Robert (Bob) Francis Gaskins , age 66, of Jefferson, GA passed away Friday, May 8, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Bob owned and operated A/C Connection, was actively involved with Jackson County 4H Robotics and Jackson County Wrestling program, and was a member of the BadApples Power Paragliding Club (callsign Fog #24). He...

Sarah L. “Granny” Price

Sarah L. “Granny” Price

May 4, 2020

Sarah L. “Granny” Price , age 81, of Monroe passed away Monday, May 4, 2020.  Survivors include sons Samuel Bertling and wife KC of Alabama, David Johnson of Bethlehem, Jimmy Price and wife Michelle of Bethlehem; daughters Ann Metcalf an her husband the late Ricky Metcalf of Winder, Faye Smallwood of Winder, Gloria Hylton an...

Geraldine “Gerry” Methvin

Geraldine “Gerry” Methvin

May 3, 2020

G eraldine “Gerry” Methvin passed away at home on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at the age of 81. Geraldine is predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Joseph Methvin; a son, Thomas Methvin, 5 brothers and 1 sister; and 1 great-grandchild, Carsen Ray Frink. Geraldine is survived by one sister, Mary Musselman; four children, James...

Martha Jean Locklear

Martha Jean Locklear

May 2, 2020

Martha Jean Locklear , age 79, of Winder passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020.  No services will be held at this time.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Harriet Francine Schwer

Harriet Francine Schwer

Apr 25, 2020

Harriet Francine Schwer , age 85, of Hoschton passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020.  Harriet loved her church and bible study, liked to sew and knit and liked travel.  Survivors include her husband Eugene Schwer; son Michael J. Schwer of Hoschton; daughter Deborah Zarate of Garden Gate, CA; grandchildren Alex, Anthony, Diana, Hannah, and Brooke;...

Bobby Churchill Stewart

Bobby Churchill Stewart

Apr 25, 2020

Bobby Churchill Stewart , age 76 of Gainesville passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020.  Bobby loved to farm and animals, loved his church, working and loved his family.  Survivors include his wife of 31 years Alice Stewart; sons Bobby Dole Stewart of Commerce, Tracy Gibson and wife Darla of Gainesville, Ray Young and wife Beka...

Patricia Julene Hammond

Patricia Julene Hammond

Apr 25, 2020

Patricia Julene Hammond, age 73, of Madison passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Dr. William Horace Sell

Dr. William Horace Sell

Apr 24, 2020

Dr. William Horace Sell ,  age 91, of Hoschton passed away in in his sleep early morning Friday, April 24, 2020. Born July 26, 1928 to the late Harlan Lucious Sell and Louise Hill Sell, Dr. Sell was a lifelong resident of Hoschton. He graduated from Winder High School. He attended North Georgia College in...

Billy Bennett

Billy Bennett

Apr 20, 2020

Billy Bennett , age 89, of Hoschton passed away Monday, April 20, 2020.  Billy was a devoted husband and father, a 20 year Veteran of the United States Navy.  He loved to travel and see family.  Billy stayed true to his values & he loved life.  Survivors include his sons Wayne A. Bennett and wife...

Deborah Regina Davis

Deborah Regina Davis

Apr 20, 2020

Deborah Regina Davis , age 57, of Winder passed away Monday, April 20, 2020.  Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  Pastor Linda Smith will be officiating.  The family will receive friends 12:00 PM till service time, Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the funeral home.  Arrangements...

Jon Wilton Kilgore

Jon Wilton Kilgore

Apr 14, 2020

Jon Wilton Kilgore passed away on April 14, 2020. Jon was born on December 3, 1943 in Fort Jackson, South Carolina to Kathern Keegan Kilgore and Anderson Wilton Kilgore. He was predeceased by both his parents. Jon is survived by his wife Jill Fegley Kilgore, his daughters Kristy Kilgore Shaw (Mark), and Kourtney Kilgore McDaniel, his son...