Obituaries

Calvin Cooledge Cooper

Calvin Cooledge Cooper

Dec 11, 2018

Calvin Cooledge Cooper , age 90, of Hoschton passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018.  Mr. Cooper was a member of Northeast Church.  He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.  He also enjoyed gardening, fishing and camping.  He was an avid Atlanta Braves fan.  Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Ruth Reed Cooper of Hoschton;...

Freddie James Knight

Freddie James Knight

Dec 10, 2018

Freddie James Knight , age 73, of Winder passed away Monday, December 10, 2018.  Mr. Knight served in the United States Army. He loved his family, friends, Missy his dog, fishing and listening to music. Survivors include his son James Darrien Knight; daughter Lisa Knight both of Winder; brothers Tony Knight of Jasper, Donald Knight...

David Louis Gardner, Sr.

David Louis Gardner, Sr.

Dec 9, 2018

David Louis Gardner , Sr., age 62, of Athens passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018.  Mr. Gardner loved sports, fishing and life.  He always had a good sense of humor.  Survivors include his wife Sharon G. Gardner of Athens; sons David Louis Gardner, Jr. and godson Alan Freeman all of Winder; daughter Rosalynn G. Manus...

William Eugene Bradshaw

William Eugene Bradshaw

Dec 8, 2018

William Eugene Bradshaw, age 60, of Bethlehem passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018.  Mr. Bradshaw was a baptist minister and had services at nearby nursing homes.  He was a very loving man and loved his family.  He was married to his wife for 38 years.  Survivors include his wife Judy Bradshaw; son Josh Bradshaw and...

Billy Lee Peppers

Billy Lee Peppers

Dec 6, 2018

Billy Lee Peppers , age 72, of Monroe passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018.  Billy loved life, fishing and hunting.  He is survived by his sons Billy J. Peppers and wife Frances of Utah, Lamar Peppers and wife Teresa of Fort Benning, Brad Cannon and wife Ashley of Elberton; daughter Sheila Peppers of Atlanta; brothers...

Karen Elaine Savage Butler White

Karen Elaine Savage Butler White

Dec 3, 2018

Karen Elaine Savage Butler White , age 49, of Gainesville passed away Monday, December 3, 2018.  Karen loved the mountains, the beach and music. Karen was a member of the girl scouts. She attended Jackson High School where she played basketball (#24), football and softball.   She is survived by her mother Ellene Joyce Savage; son...

Patricia Scarbrough

Patricia Scarbrough

Dec 2, 2018

Patricia Scarbrough, age 72, of Winder passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018.  Patricia loved meeting people.  Her hobbies were reading, traveling, arts and crafts.  Survivors include her sons Kent Scarbrough and wife Cathy of Lula, Scotty Scarbrough of Cleveland, Mac Scarbrough of Dacula; daughter Kellie Lawson and husband Howard of Winder; brothers Mike McClain of...

Cynthia Hall

Cynthia Hall

Dec 2, 2018

Cynthia Hall , age 66, of Monroe passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018.  Ms. Hall loved the Lord, her family and animals.  Her favorite past times were camping, fishing and helping others.  Survivors include her son Reid McDaniel and wife Becky of Monroe; daughters Marisol Maddox and husband Charles, Angie Stovall and husband Jon all...

Jeffrey Peter Wagner

Jeffrey Peter Wagner

Nov 30, 2018

Jeffrey Peter Wagner, age 39, of Braselton passed away Friday, November 30, 2018.  Memorial Services will be held 12:00 pm Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 12 Stone Church 2675 Old Winder Hwy, Braselton, GA 30517.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Charlie Edward Foulke

Charlie Edward Foulke

Nov 20, 2018

Charlie Edward Foulke , age 74, of Jefferson passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018. Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Royce Mcdaniel

Royce Mcdaniel

Nov 19, 2018

Royce McDaniel, age 75, of Winder passed away Monday, November 19, 2018. He loved fishing, his family, his special foods and wrestling. He enjoyed welding and designing metals, and old westerns. He misses his wife. Survivors include his sons Terry McDaniel and wife Melissa of Arnoldville, GA, Steve A. McDaniel and wife Melissa of...

Joann Evans Rogers

Joann Evans Rogers

Nov 18, 2018

JoAnn Evans Rogers, age 75, of Gainesville passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018.  Mrs. Rogers had a very sweet soul.  She loved crafts and antiques.  She was also known as the Ribbon Lady at the Lakewood 400 Antique Market.  Survivors include her mother Annie Mae Evans of Braselton; son Jeff Rogers of Gainesville; daughter Lori...

Billy Claude Stinchcomb

Billy Claude Stinchcomb

Nov 5, 2018

Billy Claude Stinchcomb, age 34, passed on, Monday, November 5, 2018.  He was born on July 21, 1984, to Jeff Stinchcomb and Sherri Triplett.  Billy worked as a HVAC Tech for Padgett Group.  He was a loving husband and father, survived by his wife Diana, their daughter Lilly, and son’s Joshua and Caleb.  Family and...

Francisco Dwayne Zapata

Francisco Dwayne Zapata

Nov 5, 2018

Francisco Dwayne Zapata , age 20, of Winder passed away Monday, November 5, 2018. Graveside services will be held at the family residence at 11:00 am Sunday, November 11, 2018. Interment will be held at the family farm. The family will receive friends 11:00 am Friday, November 9, 2018 to 11:00 am Sunday, November 11,...

Michael Scott Dorsey

Michael Scott Dorsey

Nov 4, 2018

Michael “Mike” Scott Dorsey, age 51, of Jefferson passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018. He loved life, cooking, NASCAR, and the beach. Survivors include his wife Connie Cochran; daughters Erin Dorsey of Bryson City, N.C., Breanna Dorsey of Jefferson, and Katie Cochran of Jefferson; sisters Sue Turk of Braselton, Patty Boggs of Hoschton, Moria Evans...

Betty Ruth Potts

Betty Ruth Potts

Nov 2, 2018

Betty Ruth Potts, age 78, of Braselton passed away Friday, November 2, 2018.  Survivors include her son Keith Pethel; daughter Karen Allen and wife Leslie, adopted daughters Nikole Beck and husband Tony, Peggy and husband Rev. James Kennaday; 5 brothers and 6 sisters, grandchildren Zack Pethel, Mandi Belin, Sabrina LaCount, Hope Beck, Faith Beck and...

Kendra Louise Koch

Kendra Louise Koch

Oct 31, 2018

Kendra Louise Koch , age 72, of Monroe passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Memorial services will be held 4:00 pm Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, 3305 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30044. Pastor Mike Millum will be officiating. Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Myron “Ron” Bernard Hubers

Myron “Ron” Bernard Hubers

Oct 30, 2018

Myron “Ron” Bernard Hubers , age 68, of Braselton passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018. He was born and attended school in Pipestone, MN. After high school he joined the Air Force where he became an airplane mechanic and a pilot. He served in Vietnam. Ron and his wife of 35 years met and were...

Earl Ford Gowder, Jr.

Earl Ford Gowder, Jr.

Oct 29, 2018

Earl Ford Gowder, Jr. , age 71, of Winder passed away Monday, October 29, 2018. He was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church of Winder. Survivors include his step mother Patricia Gowder; son Barry Gowder and wife Susan of Braselton; grandsons Brian Gowder and wife Meghan of VA, and Matthew Gowder of Braselton; great grandchildren Zane...

Michael Allen Nations

Michael Allen Nations

Oct 26, 2018

Michael Allen Nations , age 56, of Gainesville passed away Friday, October 26, 2018. He loved life and was a very care free person. He lived in Gainesville all of his life. Survivors include his brothers Dale Barrett of Baldwin; Rex Barrett of August, and Ray Barrett of Gainesville; sister Legita Parris of Gainesville; and...