Obituaries

Nov 20, 2024

Ricky Claude Ricker, age 68 of Flowery Branch passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Ricky was born on January 19, 1956, in Greeneville, Tennessee. He served in the US Army from 1974-1977 in the Guard. He was the owner of RR Services for over 40 years and retired early from Dekalb County...

Nov 20, 2024

Luz De Maria Mancia , age 68 of Lawrenceville, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 am, Monday, November 25, 2024 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow at Hoschton City Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Sunday, November 24, 2024 at the...

Nov 15, 2024

Robin Lee Horne , age 53, of Flowery Branch, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024 in Gainesville, GA. She was born in Baton Rouge, LA on February 16, 1971. She is survived by her daughter Blakeleigh Amea Boudreaux of Flowery Branch; mother Barbara Brittle of Flowery Branch; brother Thomas Michael Horne of Weaverville, CA; sisters...

Nov 7, 2024

Steven Lester Bamberg , age 69, of Hoschton, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 pm, Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment cremation. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, Ga., 30548. Lawsonfuneralhome.org. 706-654-0966.

Nov 6, 2024

Johnnie Essie Cole , age 82 of Auburn passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Rob Ballard, Marty Cason, and Heath Kennedy. Interment to follow at the Hoschton City Cemetery in Hoschton, GA. The family...

Nov 4, 2024

Frank Pierce Cabral, age 56, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024. There are no services at this time. Interment cremation.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, Ga., 30548. Lawsonfuneralhome.org. 706-654-0966.

Nov 3, 2024

Chanda Ellen Wilson, age 50 of Hoschton passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held 2:00 pm, Friday, November 8, 2024, at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Pastor Bobby Smith and family. Interment to follow at Barrow Memorial Gardens in Winder, GA. The family will receive friends 6:00 pm...

Oct 23, 2024

Rita Lynn Bailey , age 66 of Winder, Ga., passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Rita was a people person who never met a stranger, she referred to everyone she knew as her family. She loved many things including; sharing her homemade biscuits and sweet tea with her grandkids after school, Dr. Phil, General Hospital,...

Oct 22, 2024

Kenneth Edwin Mauldin , age 88, of Statham, Ga., passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024. He is survived by his daughters Deborah Lowery, Donna Womack, Denise Allman, Dorinda Ethridge, Kelly Faulkner and husband Chris; son Daniel Keith Mauldin and wife Pam; step sons Danny Joe Norwood, Larry Norwood and wife Cindy; 18 grandchildren; 19 great...

Oct 18, 2024

Nellie “Grace” Oliver , born November 15, 1941 in Lyons, Ga. passed away Friday, October 18, 2024. Always a servant to others and her family. She took pride in her appearance and her home. The one thing that brought her the most joy was her family. Everyday she would talk with excitement and thankfulness when...

Oct 17, 2024

Wayne Max Martin , age 60 of Hoschton, Ga., passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024. Wayne loved racing, his fur babies Zoe and Chloe, and most of all his family. He was also a member of the Winder Moose Lodge for many years. He is survived by his mother Martha Martin; wife Lisa Martin; son...

Oct 17, 2024

Martha Faye Martin , born in Forsyth County and attended Chestatee School passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024. In 1955 the family moved to Hoschton, Ga., when Lake Lanier took their farm. She graduated from Jackson County High School and that is when the journey began.

Martha was the owner of...

Oct 15, 2024

Delton Verner , age 80 of Watkinsville passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024.  Delton loved many things including: reading, bird watching, the Atlanta Braves and the Georgia Bulldogs which he was a lifetime fan of, his two cats, Merlin and Misty, and most importantly his family and friends. He was a passionate follower and witness...

Oct 12, 2024

Darlene Mae Gipson , age 78 of Clermont, Ga., passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024. Darlene loved arts and crafts, the flea market, bingo, Bath and Body Works, the lottery, shopping, and most of all her family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She is survived by her son Wayne Gipson and wife Melody of Winder; daughters...

Oct 7, 2024

Paula Beth Mayo , born October 21, 1957, of Loganville passed away at age 66, Monday, October 7, 2024. Paula is survived by her daughters Sara Alarid and husband Ray of Loganville, Beth Murry of Perry; brothers Tim Taylor and wife Christie , Michael Taylor and wife Ruth Ann, Ben Lacy and wife Beth, Steve...

Oct 6, 2024

Deborah (Mitchell) Butcher, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother (GiGi), sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024, at the age of 65. Her passing leaves an immense void in the lives of those who were fortunate enough to know and love her. Deborah was known for her remarkable kindness, her selfless...

Sep 25, 2024

Teresa Lynne Woods , age 60 of Alto, Ga., passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Teresa loved to cook, shop, watch GA football, her cat Baby Girl, her family and grandchildren very much. She is survived by her daughter Jami Nicholson and husband Caleb of Alto; sister Carole Downey and husband Wayne of Flowery Branch;...

Sep 23, 2024

Blake Ward Foster , age 57, of Statham, Ga., passed away Monday, September 23, 2024. Blake loved preaching, counsel, football, playing Pokémon Go, the GA Bulldogs, and most of all his family. Blake attended Liberty University online in Lynchburg ,VA to obtain a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health. He truly enjoyed counseling many people...

Sep 19, 2024

James Edwin Burris Jr. , age 85 of Hoschton, GA, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024. James was a member of the Church On The Hill, he loved woodworking, animals, baseball, and collecting baseball cards. He also trained guard dogs and a Siberian Huskey in his time here. He was a loving husband, father, and...

Sep 16, 2024

Betty Mize Everett, age 65 of Hoschton, Ga., passed away Monday, September 16, 2024. Betty was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed camping, trout fishing, gardening, and especially spending time with her grandchildren. Betty is survived by her husband Don Everett; daughters Amanda Rider and husband Dale of Hoschton, Michelle Hill and husband...