Obituaries

Robert Gerald Clack

Robert Gerald Clack

Aug 9, 2018

Robert Gerald Clack , age 71, of Winder passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018.  Mr. Clack is survived by his wife of 54 years Joan Clack; sons Richard Clack, Nathan Clack and wife Karen; daughters Tracey Aubrey and husband James and Stacey Clack; brothers Ronnie Clack and wife Patricia; sisters Linda Dunagan and husband Frank,...

Alice Aikens Collier

Alice Aikens Collier

Aug 8, 2018

Alice Aikens Collier, age 73, of Gainesville passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018.  Mrs. Collier loved yard sales, flowers and gardening.  Survivors include her husband of 40 years Allen Collier; son Stephen Collier of KY; daughter Vickey Johnson of Gainesville; sister Alene Mae Seeley of Commerce.  She is preceded in death by her parents Dal...

Rita Lane Dyer

Rita Lane Dyer

Aug 3, 2018

Rita Lane Dyer , age 49, of Eatonton passed away Thursday, August 3, 2018. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Ronald G Parks will be officiating. The family will receive friends 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Lawson Funeral Home...

Dorothy Mae Mcdonald

Dorothy Mae Mcdonald

Aug 2, 2018

Dorothy Mae McDonald , age 88, of Braselton passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018.  She loved basketball, bingo and football.  Mrs. McDonald was employed for 36 years with the Marine Corps Civil Service.  Survivors include her son Dwight McDonald of CA; brother Nathan Matthis and wife Ernestine of AZ; son in law Floyd North, Jr.;...

Mary Joann Gavin Howe

Mary Joann Gavin Howe

Aug 2, 2018

Mary JoAnn Gavin Howe , age 83, of Winder passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018. She loved weekend traveling with her husband, sewing, crafts, and gardening. She worked at Birnbrey, Minsk, Minsk & Perling LLC CPA firm for 35 years. She was a member of Hoschton Planning Commission, Hoschton Historic Commission, Hoschton Women’s Club and...

Carol Joanne Hornbuckle

Carol Joanne Hornbuckle

Jul 31, 2018

On Tuesday, July 31, 2018, Carol Joanne Hornbuckle , devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 77. A resident of Hoschton, Georgia, Carol was born in Abington, Pennsylvania to parents Russell and Ione Sandberg.  In high school, she met the love of her life, Jerome Clark Hornbuckle, and they were...

John Welcome Tibbedeaux

John Welcome Tibbedeaux

Jul 31, 2018

John Welcome Tibbedeaux , 79, of Hoschton and formerly of Sacramento, CA passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018. He was a Vietnam Veteran and retired in 1978 after 22 years of service in the United States Army earning the rank of Sergeant First Class. After the military he worked in electronics maintaining Microfiche data processing...

Troy Randall Spinks

Troy Randall Spinks

Jul 28, 2018

Troy Randall Spinks , age 72, of Winder passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018. Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawson funeralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Raymond Gene Evans

Raymond Gene Evans

Jul 27, 2018

Raymond Gene Evans , age 75, of Jefferson passed away Friday, July 27, 2018. Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Donald Holcomb

Donald Holcomb

Jul 26, 2018

Donald Holcomb , age 63, of Hoschton passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018. He worked at Jackson County Rescue, West Jackson Volunteer Fire Department for 10 years, and he enjoyed bowling. Survivors include his brothers Wayne Holcomb and wife Edwinea of Homer, GA, Ronald Holcomb of Hoschton, Joseph Glenn Holcomb and wife Renee of Homer,...

Mary F. Carter

Mary F. Carter

Jul 26, 2018

Mary F. Carter , age 60, of Jefferson passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018. Survivors include her husband Charles Carter; son Junior Carter and wife Tanuly and children Brooklynn and Kaylynn; daughters Mary Kay Carlile and husband Randall and children Lilly and Lea Carlile, Sara Leann Stiwinter and husband Charles and children Jorgie and Emmett,...

Jimmy Fields

Jimmy Fields

Jul 23, 2018

Jimmy M. Fields , age 68, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018. Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Ricky Lynn Neese

Ricky Lynn Neese

Jul 23, 2018

Ricky Lynn Neese , age 53, of Auburn passed away Monday, July 23, 2018. Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Bobby Eugene Reeves

Bobby Eugene Reeves

Jul 22, 2018

Bobby Eugene Reeves , age 58, of Auburn passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018. He loved his family and Harley Davidson motorcycles. Survivors include his sons Mitchell Reeves and Samantha Davis, Ricky Reeves of Hoschton; daughter Heather Holloway and husband Spencer of Hoschton; sister JoAnne McIntrye and husband Odean of Bold Springs, CO; grandchildren Riley...

Herman Lee Sheheane

Herman Lee Sheheane

Jul 21, 2018

Herman Lee Sheheane , age 75, of Athens passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Ronald Carter

Ronald Carter

Jul 20, 2018

Ronald Homer Carter Sr. , age 70, of Jefferson passed away Friday, July 20, 2018. He loved racing at Winder Barrow dirt track for 44 years as J.J. Carter. Ronald won many races. Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Delores Michelle Riecke

Delores Michelle Riecke

Jul 19, 2018

Delores “Michelle” Dagenhart Riecke born November 9, 1970 was called home with a failed heart on July 19, 2018 at 6:14 PM. She is joyously reunited in death with her Step-father, Bruce Fore, and her maternal grandparents Lee W and Margaret Harrington Ellis. She is survived by her mother, Edna Ellis Fore; her daughter, Christina Riecke; her...

Barbara Wilson

Barbara Wilson

Jul 17, 2018

Barbara Lane Wilson , 74, of Braselton passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018. She loved crocheting, music especially gospel and country, the Food Channel, her dog “Jenny” and shopping. She loved to color, loved seeing her family come visit, and she loved her grand dog Bella. Survivors include her daughters Karen King and husband Matt...

Cecil Young

Cecil Young

Jul 14, 2018

Cecil L. Young , age 72, of Gainesville passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018. He loved fishing, animals and his friends at the Senior Center in Gainesville. Survivors include his son David Young and wife Sheila; sister Barbara Young of Gainesville; and special care giver Alice Stewart. Funeral services will be held 6:00 pm Monday,...

Dorothy Payne Finn

Dorothy Payne Finn

Jul 13, 2018

Dorothy Payne Finn, age 75, of Winder passed away Friday, July 13, 2018.  Survivors include her daughters Lisa Finn, Leslie Cash and husband Robbie, Connie Swarbrick, Tina Priest and husband Carlton; son Steven Finn; brothers Frank Payne and wife Brenda and  Leonard Payne; cousin Margie Wainwright; grandchildren Greg Finn and wife April, Chris Shannon and...