Obituaries

Robert Eugene Watkins

Robert Eugene Watkins

Apr 13, 2020

Robert Eugene Watkins , age 54, of Jefferson passed away Monday, April 13, 2020.  Robert loved NASCAR, loved to help all people, loved to make guitars, could play and sing and he was very mechanical.  Survivors include brothers Joey Watkins and wife Sherri of Dacula, Tommy Watkins of Union Point, Robin E. Watkins and wife...

Robbie Lynn Bettis

Robbie Lynn Bettis

Apr 13, 2020

Robbie Lynn Bettis , age 68, of Hoschton, GA passed away Monday, April 13, 2020.  Robbie Lynn Bettis is a third generation Hoschtonian.  She has a Masters Degree in Marketing Education from the University of Georgia and was an educator on the secondary and post secondary level for 30 years.  As a club adviser she...

Indy Marie Bradley

Indy Marie Bradley

Apr 10, 2020

Indy Marie Bradley , age 58, of Colorado and formerly of Decatur, Georgia passed away Friday, April 10, 2020.  Indy went to Shamrock High School.  She was a cheerleader, played the saxophone, was a Falcon Cheerleader for 3 years, a Junior Miss-GA, a New York model, Miss Hawaiian Tropic, a member of Clairmont Hills Baptist...

Virginia “Bobbie” Rink Griggs

Virginia “Bobbie” Rink Griggs

Apr 9, 2020

Virginia “Bobbie” Rink Griggs , age 89, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020 after a brief period of declining health.  Bobbie was born in Elizabeth City, NC on January 18, 1931 to the late Dewey Lee Rink and Mabel Yount Rink.  Bobbie was a graduate of Hickory High School (NC), class...

David Rulon Miller

David Rulon Miller

Apr 4, 2020

David Rulon Miller, age 88, of Hoschton, GA, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020.  Born in Stratford, New Jersey, just a few miles from Pine Valley Golf Course, David, as a young boy, developed a great love for the game of golf.  He and his brother Bert learned to play and were often excused from school to...

Daniel La Porte Carper

Daniel La Porte Carper

Mar 28, 2020

Daniel La Porte Carper , age 38, of Monroe passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020.  Daniel was a boy scout, went to Apalachee High School, was a civil air patrol and he was a 3rd Knights of Columbus.  Survivors include his parents Walter and Pat Carper; wife Sophia Carper; brother Walter Clain Carper; sister Heidi...

Terry Allen Scroggs

Terry Allen Scroggs

Mar 26, 2020

Terry Allen Scroggs, age 71, of Decatur, Ga., born July 21, 1948 entered the gates of Glory March, 26, 2020. He lost his battle with pancreatic cancer after only six months after he was diagnosed. He was a loving husband, father and grandpa. He served in the US Airforce for four years and was a...

Luana Carol Post

Luana Carol Post

Mar 26, 2020

Luana Carol Post , age 57, of Johns Creek passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020.  Luana loved her business Home Care Institute. She loved Broadway musicals, her dogs Chloe and Gracie, and spending time with friends and family.  Luana was a member of the Johns Creek Advisory Board and volunteered at Emory Johns Creek Hospital. ...

Patsy Nell Dunagan Mooney

Patsy Nell Dunagan Mooney

Mar 24, 2020

Patsy Nell Dunagan Mooney , age 72 of Bethlehem, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 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.

Ilena Georgina Vanegas

Ilena Georgina Vanegas

Mar 18, 2020

Ilena Georgina Vanegas , age 84, of Braselton passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020.  Memorial service will be held 6:00 PM, Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  Fr. Gilbert Exume’ will be officiating.  The family will receive friends 5:00 PM, Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton,...

Isabella (Beryl) Mary Beddoes Chmura

Isabella (Beryl) Mary Beddoes Chmura

Mar 13, 2020

Isabella (Beryl) Mary Beddoes Chmura , age 100, of Statham, Georgia passed away Friday, March 13, 2020.  She was one of ten children.  Survivors include son Rodney Chmura and wife Barb of Statham, Georgia ; daughter Wendy Ford and husband Roger of Owego, NY; brother Lawton Beddoes of England; sister-in-law Gertrude Williams of Clinton, NY;...

Mary Blondean Gooch

Mary Blondean Gooch

Mar 9, 2020

Mary Blondean Gooch , age 84, of Hoschton passed away Monday, March 9, 2020.  Mary loved her family, TV, puzzles, play the guitar and she never knew a stranger.  Survivors include her sons Ronnie Gooch and wife Joy of Braselton, Richard “Dago” Coleman Gooch of Braselton; daughters Connie Gause of Lawrenceville, Shelia Shelton and husband...

Velimir Pavlov

Velimir Pavlov

Mar 9, 2020

Velimir Pavlov , age 72, of Winder passed away Monday, March 9, 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.

Chasity Marie Jackson

Chasity Marie Jackson

Mar 6, 2020

Chasity Marie Jackson , age 29, of Winder passed away Friday, March 6, 2020.  Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  Rev. Gary Crawford will be officiating.  Interment will be at Hoschton City Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Thursday, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, March 12,...

John Mcconnell Purcell

John Mcconnell Purcell

Mar 4, 2020

John McConnell Purcell , age 78, husband of Rusty Purcell of 6509 Autumn Crest Lane, Hoschton, GA passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020.  Born February 16, 1942 on Long Island, NY, John grew up in New Orleans, LA and Toledo, OH where he graduated from University of Toledo before beginning a broadcasting career in radio and television....

June Lenora Arnold

June Lenora Arnold

Feb 28, 2020

June Lenora Arnold born on October 5, 1935 in Greenville, SC, June Lenora Arnold was the daughter of Ruby Rose Brown Schoenly and Ralph C. Batson, who passed away when she was 3 years old.  Her mother “Rose” remarried to Daniel L. Schoenly, who was always known to her as her and the rest of...

Kelvin “Kevie” Lee Stilwell

Kelvin “Kevie” Lee Stilwell

Feb 27, 2020

Kelvin “Kevie” Lee Stilwell , age 58, of Jefferson passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020.  Kelvin loved his family and his mother very much.  Kelvin loved gospel music, puzzles, arts and crafts, fishing and wrestling.  Survivors include his mother Elvie McClure; brothers Leonard Stilwell and wife Artie of Andrews, NC, Danny Stilwell and wife Marilyn...

Larry Thomas Mccall

Larry Thomas Mccall

Feb 18, 2020

Larry Thomas McCall , age 76, of Hoschton, entered into his eternal home on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at the Hospice of NE Georgia Medical Center Braselton, surrounded by his family and friends. Graduated from Madison County High School, attended Young Harris College; Technical School at Lowry Air Force Base, Colorado, serving the Air Force...

John David Puckett

John David Puckett

Feb 16, 2020

John David Puckett , age 53, of Jefferson passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Ruthie Ann Broome Harris

Ruthie Ann Broome Harris

Feb 16, 2020

Ruthie Ann Broome Harris , age 65 of Jefferson passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020.  Ruthie loved her family, old movies, country music and she loved little man the dog. Survivors include her sons Dean Harris Jr. and wife Robin of Greenville, SC, Joshua Harris of Greenville, SC; daughter Tonya Penny of Jefferson; brother Steve...