Obituaries

Laurie Beth Messinger

Laurie Beth Messinger

Dec 23, 2016

Laurie Beth Messinger , age 61, of Bethlehem passed away Friday, December 23, 2016.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, 706-654-0966.

Rev. Clinton Earl Gooch

Rev. Clinton Earl Gooch

Dec 22, 2016

Rev. Clinton Earl Gooch , age 82, of Braselton, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016 at his residence.  Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Saturday, December 24, 2016  at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Calvin Gooch and Rev. James Gooch officiating. Interment will follow at the Hoschton City Cemetery. The family will receive friends  6:00 pm...

Clifford Jones

Clifford Jones

Dec 19, 2016

Clifford Jones, age 51, of Statham passed away Monday, December 19, 2016.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Phyllis Marie Baird

Phyllis Marie Baird

Dec 17, 2016

Phyllis Marie Baird , age 67, of Jefferson passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016.  Phyllis served in the United States Marine Corps.  She volunteered at Fort Daniel Elementary School.  She found joy in making stained glass.  Phyllis was a member of Hope Crossings Church in Jefferson.  Survivors include her husband of 48 years Ron Baird; son...

Kendall Darrell Wolf

Kendall Darrell Wolf

Dec 17, 2016

Kendall Darrell Wolf, age 66, of Auburn passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 17, 2016.  Kenny was born September 14, 1950 in Lexington, Kentucky, the second of six children born to John M. and Thelma J. (Kendall) Wolf.  He spent his childhood moving with his parents from Kentucky, New York and then to...

Brenda Kay Delee

Brenda Kay Delee

Dec 15, 2016

Brenda Kay Delee , age 60, of Winder passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016.  Survivors include her mother Evelyn O’Kelley; sons Christopher Eugen DeLee and wife Daphne, Edward Allen Delee; daughter Kizzy Michelle DeLee; brother Charles Polson; sister Ann Orr and 6 grandchildren.  Memorial services will be held 3:00 pm Monday, December 19, 2016 at Lawson...

Loisetta Hillburn House

Loisetta Hillburn House

Dec 12, 2016

Loisetta Hillburn House , age 64, of Martin passed away Monday, December 12, 2016.  Survivors include her husband John Paul Onken, Sr.; son Michael House; daughter Elizabeth Ruc-House and husband Alex Ruc; brothers Cecil Hillburn and Ronnie Hillburn; sister-in-law Paula House.  She is preceded in death by her parents Fleet William Hillburn and Exie Lois Breeland;...

Howard Jefferson Dorsey

Howard Jefferson Dorsey

Dec 10, 2016

Howard Jefferson Dorsey , age 57, of  Braselton passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016. Howard loved NASCAR, fishing and hunting.  Survivors include the love of his life and mother of his children Dorothy Johnson; his sons Herman Ray Dorsey, Jonathan Paul Dorsey and step son Trent Johnson all of Jefferson; brother Michael  Scott Dorsey and wife Connie of...

John Kyle Fisher

John Kyle Fisher

Dec 8, 2016

John Kyle Fisher , age 68, of Winder passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016. John had plenty of hobbies to keep him busy.  Fishing, hunting and mud bogging were just a few.  He enjoyed being outdoors and spending time with his family. John was a painter and drove a truck Arrow Lumber Company and several other...

Kyle James Federico

Kyle James Federico

Dec 8, 2016

Kyle James Federico , age 23, of Winder passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016. Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Phillip Allen Hayden

Phillip Allen Hayden

Dec 6, 2016

Phillip Allen Hayden , age 52, of Duluth passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016.  He is survived by his dear friends Karen Almond and husband Andy and Jerry Waters.  He is preceded in death by his parents Phillip and Helen Hayden.  Graveside services will be held 10:00 am Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at New Liberty United...

Stephen Harold Parker

Stephen Harold Parker

Dec 6, 2016

Stephen Harold Parker , age 61, of Flowery Branch passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016.  Survivors include his parents James and Nancy Drew; nieces and nephews Travis Braun and wife Rachel, Chris Casper and wife Kim, William Graves and wife Staci.  A private memorial service will be held at a later date.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532...

Beulah Miller Bowen

Beulah Miller Bowen

Dec 6, 2016

Beulah Miller Bowen, age 87, of Flowery Branch passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents Lloyd James and Ruth Everett Miller and husband William Bowen.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Ge Zeb Lee

Ge Zeb Lee

Dec 4, 2016

Ge Zeb Lee, age 54, of Winder passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016.  Funeral services will be held 8:00 am Friday, December 16, 2016 up until interment at noon on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4352 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Nancy Ruth Graves

Nancy Ruth Graves

Dec 4, 2016

Nancy Ruth Graves, age 78, of Hoschton passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016.  Memorial services will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Lifeway Church, 2005 Hurricane Shoals Road, Dacula, GA, 30010.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Judith Ann Pristello

Judith Ann Pristello

Dec 3, 2016

Judith Ann Pristello, age 61, of Commerce passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016.  Survivors include her daughters Tamira Hazlett and husband Lloyd Jr. of PA, Ashley Hazlett of Commerce; several brothers and sisters; grandchildren Joshua, Kyle, Kyree, Zoey and Lilly; great grandchilren Devon, Jr. and  Bryson. She is preceded in death by her parents Howard and...

Martha Lee Chancey

Martha Lee Chancey

Nov 29, 2016

Martha Lee Chancey , age 87, of Duluth passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016.  Survivors include her daughters Deborah Derick and Sandra Carol West and brother Garney Bray.  No services have been arranged.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

James Shannon Kimbrough

James Shannon Kimbrough

Nov 29, 2016

James Shannon Kimbrough , age 38, of Statham passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016.  Shannon was born in Greensboro, GA on April 12, 1978. A   graduate in 1997 from Winder-Barrow High School, Shannon became a licensed real estate agent and appraiser. He was a passionate, strong loving man who loved his children more than anything and...

Philip Haupt

Philip Haupt

Nov 25, 2016

Philip Haupt , age 76, of Jefferson passed away Friday, November 25, 2016.  Memorial services will be held 2:00 pm Sunday, March 26, 2017 at New Liberty United Methodist Church, 26 Charlie Smith Road, Braselton, GA, 30517.  Pastor Josh McDaniel will be officiating. Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, wwwlawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

James Robert Woodruff, Jr.

James Robert Woodruff, Jr.

Nov 23, 2016

James Robert Woodruff , Jr., age 63, of Winder passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.