Obituaries

Mary Lanelle Davis Long

Mary Lanelle Davis Long

Jul 7, 2019

Mary Lanelle Davis Long , age 79, of Hoschton passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019. She was born on October 10, 1939 in Worth County to the late William and Vera Davis. Survivors include her husband of 54 years James Long of Hoschton; son James Michael Long of Hoschton; sister LaVaye Butler of Social...

Albine Boshans

Albine Boshans

Jul 3, 2019

Albine Boshans, age 77, of Braselton passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019. She enjoyed singing, cooking and baking.  She also enjoyed gardening and loved to shop.  Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Herbert Boshans; sons Alfred Stein, Gerhard Boshans, Thomas Boshans and wife Darlene all of NY; brothers John Stritzl and wife Erika, the...

Clifford James Coursey

Clifford James Coursey

Jun 29, 2019

Clifford James Coursey, age 86, of Snellville passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019.  Memorial Services will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, July 6, 2019 at True Gospel Church, 898 Pleasant Hill Rd NW, Conyers, GA 30012.  A special friend of the family, Bruce Mundy will be officiating.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53,...

James David Whitley

James David Whitley

Jun 14, 2019

James David Whitley, age 57, of Gainesville passed away Friday, June 14, 2019.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Roderick Gordon Simpkins

Roderick Gordon Simpkins

Jun 13, 2019

Mr. Roderick Gordon Simpkins , age 91, of Hoschton and formerly of Jacksonville, FL passed away in his sleep early Thursday, June 13, , 2019.  Mr. Simpkins was a Sargeant Major in the US Army during the Korean War. Gordon was a Mason and was an accomplished Saxophone player and a member of the Yargo...

Megan Elaine Alexander

Megan Elaine Alexander

Jun 4, 2019

Megan Elaine Alexander , age 24, of Griffin, GA, passed away Tuesday, June 4th, 2019. Megan loved the beach, traveling, and meeting new people. Megan had a larger than life personality and made friends everywhere she went. She loved making people laugh; You could always catch her making a joke. Survivors include her father, Jason...

Blaine Allen Earon

Blaine Allen Earon

Jun 3, 2019

Blaine Allen Earon, age 90, of Hoschton passed away Monday, June 3, 2019. Mr. Earon grew up in Altoona, PA and attended Altoona High School.  He enlisted in the Navy after high school and is a World War II veteran.  After his honorable discharge, he played collegiate football at Duke University and played defensive end...

Christopher Michael Harkins

Christopher Michael Harkins

Jun 1, 2019

Christopher Michael Harkins, age 36, of Winder passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019.  Chris loved his children, family and friends.  He was a huge Alabama football fan and loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.  His favorite hobbies were dirt track racing, cooking, fishing and hunting. Survivors include his wife Shanna Harkins of Winder; parents Mike...

Sharline Louise Cranor

Sharline Louise Cranor

Jun 1, 2019

Sharline Louise Cranor , age 80, of Braselton passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019.  Survivors include her sons Richard John Cranor of CA, Daniel Enoch Cranor and wife Amy Kathryn of Lawrenceville, Benjamin Wesley Cranor and wife Kathryn of Sugar Hill; daughters Rachel Faith Henderson and husband Chris of Braselton and Ruth Irene Davis and...

Richard Garnett Dearhart

Richard Garnett Dearhart

May 29, 2019

RIchard Garnett Dearhart , age 79, of Hoschton passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019.  Richard worked with the Department of Corrections for over 20 years.  He loved cars, especially hot rods.  He enjoyed working in the body shop and auto painting industry.  Richard had a passion for the west.  He loved watching Westerns and going...

Helen Johnson Sampson

Helen Johnson Sampson

May 26, 2019

Helen Johnson Sampson, age 95, of Winder passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019.  Ms. Sampson served in World War II as a nurse in the United States Army and received a WWII Victory Medal. Survivors include her son Robert Sampson of Marietta and caregiver Margaret Colley of Winder. Graveside services will be held with military...

David Alan Mckinnon

David Alan Mckinnon

May 23, 2019

David Alan McKinnon, age 77, of Statham passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Pamela Joy Goldman

Pamela Joy Goldman

May 19, 2019

Pamela Joy Goldman, age 61, of Winder passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019.  Pamela enjoyed gardening and flowers.  She loved animals and helping others. She was a caregiver and worked as a banquet server.  Survivors include her brother James Terry Crowe and wife Ann of Winder; sister Jean Bentley and husband Davis of Winder; nieces...

Lenard Ernest Mickler

Lenard Ernest Mickler

May 18, 2019

Lenard Ernest Mickler , age 65, of Winder passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019.  Funeral services will be held 7:00 pm Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Lee Peters will be officiating.  Interment cremation.  The family will receive friends 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at the funeral...

Jeffrey Nathan Palmer

Jeffrey Nathan Palmer

May 17, 2019

Jeffrey Nathan Palmer , age 60, of Oakwood passed away Friday, May 17, 2019.  Graveside services will be held with full military honors 12;00 pm Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA.  Funeral arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Martha Alice Francis

Martha Alice Francis

May 15, 2019

Martha Alice Francis , age 68, of Winder passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019.  Survivors include her daughter Mary Alice Moulder; son Richard Scott Rogers; grandchildren Mercer Rogers and Mercy Rogers; long time friends Sharon, Jamé, Pam, Jan, Marcy and friends of the Winder Moose Lodge.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to...

Stoney Wayne Brown

Stoney Wayne Brown

May 11, 2019

Stoney Wayne Brown, age 55, of Winder passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019.  Stoney was a friend to everyone.  He was a mechanic for race cars and loved the track at Winder-Barrow.  Survivors include his mother Regina Holliday Brown; brothers Chuck Brown and wife Tammy, and Phil Brown all of Winder; sister Tammy Baker and...

Susan Lynne Townsend

Susan Lynne Townsend

May 10, 2019

Susan Lynne Townsend, age 55, of Talmo passed away Friday, May 10, 2019.  Susan loved her family.  She loved being a mother and grandmother.  She was a wonderful baker and enjoyed going to the beach.  Survivors include her husband of 30 years Andrew Steve Townsend; daughters Shannon Townsend, Samantha Townsend and Sarah Townsend all of...

Rafael Agosto

Rafael Agosto

May 9, 2019

Rafael Agosto , age 82, of Winder passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019.  A Celebration of Life will be held 10:30 am Sunday, May 12, 2019 at the Hostess House, 299 Cedar Creek Road, Winder, GA, 30680.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

David Herbert Barrett, Jr.

David Herbert Barrett, Jr.

May 4, 2019

David Herbert Barrett, Jr. , age 45, of Winston, GA passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019. Funeral Services will be held 7:30 pm Monday, May 13, 2019 at Whitley Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home, 8640 Rose Avenue, Douglasville, GA, 30134. Pastor DeWayne Terry and Jerry Potts will be officiating.  The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:30...