Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

May 2, 2019

William Richard Aiken , age 51, of Winder passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019.  Survivors include his mother Edna William Gordon; ex wife Robin Aiken; son Alexander Aiken; daughter Claude Aiken; sister Joanne Griffin and 2 grandchildren.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Apr 30, 2019

Brian Michael Mooney, age 58, of Auburn passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019.  Brian loved his family and his dog, Ally.  Brian not only was an inspiration to his family but to so many other people who surrounded him. He had a passion for Harley Davidson Motorcycles.  He found tinkering around with anything to be...

Apr 29, 2019

Norma Grant Farquhar , age 79, of Winder passed away Monday, April 29, 2019.  Norma was a volunteer for the Barrow Hospital Auxiliary and for Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Braselton.  She was a member of over 20 years with the Coachman Crackers Travel Club.  Norma was fond of arts and crafts and had a...

Apr 28, 2019

William Edward (Bill)  Shepler , age 91, of Flowery Branch passed away  very peacefully at his home on  Sunday, April 28, 2019.  Mr. Shepler was a United States Army veteran serving his country in WWII.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years Joan Shepler (nee Datko); daughters Sandra J,...

Apr 28, 2019

John Palmer Pace , age 52, of Jefferson passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019.  John loved wood working, the outdoors, gardening, aquatics and the Georgia Bulldogs.  Survivors include his wife of 26 years Wanda Pace; father Palmer Pace and step mother Martha; mother Bonnie Gibat and step father Rick; son  CJ Griffin of Lawrenceville; daughter...

Apr 25, 2019

Lisa Michelle Forbes, age 51, of Nicholson passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019.  Lisa loved her children and family. She was a Georgia Bulldog fan. She enjoyed playing board games and assembling puzzles.  Survivors include her sons Derek Smith and wife Beverly of Bowman, Bryan Dennis of Nicholson and Robert Forbes of Gainesville; daughters Lisa...

Apr 23, 2019

Linda Faye Harrison, age 48, of Monroe passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019.  Linda loved her family and had a heart of gold.  She would help anyone in need and had a passion for jewelry.  Survivors include her husband Herbert Arwood of Monroe; son Bradley Arwood of Monroe; brother Paul Harrison of Winder; sister Tammy...