Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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...
William Richard Aiken
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.
Brian Michael Mooney
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...
Norma Grant Farquhar
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...
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