Obituaries

Robert Monroe King

Robert Monroe King

Nov 18, 2015

Robert Monroe King , age 82, of Winder passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2015.  Mr. King was an Army and Air Force Veteran.  He was the Worshipful Master Mason and a 33rd Degree Mason of the Auburn Masonic Lodge 230.  He loved to hunt, fish, being outdoors and his family.  Mr. King never met a stranger. ...

Minnie Tucker Denney

Minnie Tucker Denney

Nov 14, 2015

Minnie Tucker Denney , age 73, of Monroe passed away Saturday, November 14, 2015.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

John "Jack" Jackson Wehunt, Sr.

John "Jack" Jackson Wehunt, Sr.

Nov 11, 2015

John “Jack” Jackson Wehunt, Sr. , age 77, of Winder passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2015.  Mr. Wehunt loved truck driving, walking, animals and children. He was a hard worker and a loving father. Survivors include is daughters Charlotte Wehunt Shelton and husband Tim of Jefferson, Marsha Wehunt of Winder, Stephanie  Wright Savage and husband Blake...

Tammy Ann Whisnant

Tammy Ann Whisnant

Nov 10, 2015

Tammy Ann Whisnant , age 39, of Maysville passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2015.  Mrs. Whisnant loved to knit and crochet.  Survivors include her husband Jerry Whisnant; mother Carol Lee; son Tyler Whisnant; daughters Shea Whisnant and Viviana Whisnant; brothers Bryan Doster, Bobby Doster and Tommy Doster; sisters Tonda McClellan and significant other Clifford of Lexington,...

Michael Allen Thompson

Michael Allen Thompson

Nov 7, 2015

Michael Allen Thompson , age 49, of Auburn passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015.  He loved woodworking, drawing, crocheting and small engine repair.  He loved all of his family.  Survivors include his mother Shirley Ann Thompson; brother Andy Thompson and wife Amanda of Palmetto; sister Lisa Whitaker and husband Curtis of Rex; a host of aunts,...

Jean Mossman Mccray Eigenbrod

Jean Mossman Mccray Eigenbrod

Nov 6, 2015

Jean Mossman McCray Eigenbrod , age 90, passed away at The Oaks at Braselton in Hoschton, GA on Friday, November 6, 2015. Jean was a native of Huntington, WV and a graduate of Huntington High School and the University of Kentucky. While at Kentucky, she met and married Dwight L. “Mac” McCray. After graduation, Jean and...

Edward Jerome "Jerry" Watson

Edward Jerome "Jerry" Watson

Nov 6, 2015

Edward Jerome “Jerry” Watson (aka Ed) , passed away on Friday, November 6, 2015 just hours before his 87th birthday. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Jean (née Donald); two daughters Debbie Zeiler  and Stephanie Corley; 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. A small private service was held on Saturday,  November 7, 2015....

Nancy Lynn Griffith

Nancy Lynn Griffith

Oct 31, 2015

Nancy Lynn Griffith , age 59, of Hoschton,passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015.  The family will hold a memorial service with friends 2:00 pm Saturday, November 7, 2015 at their residence.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Michael Anne Lee

Michael Anne Lee

Oct 28, 2015

Michael Anne Lee , age 72, of Conyers, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015. A Memorial Celebration of her life will be held Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 10:30 am at North Decatur Presbyterian Church, 611 Medlock Road, Decatur, GA 30033. An Atlanta native born October 19, 1943, Michael loved her family and was an avid...

Stevie Russell Ledbetter

Stevie Russell Ledbetter

Oct 27, 2015

Stevie Russell Ledbetter , age 54, of Statham passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015.  Survivors include his mother Hilda Ledbetter, brothers Scott Ledbetter and wife Debbie, Charles Larry Ledbetter and wife Alisa; niece Lauren Ledbetter; nephew Chase Ledbetter and a host of other relatives. He is preceded in death by his father Charles Russell Ledbetter.  A...

Sylvia J. Little

Sylvia J. Little

Oct 26, 2015

Sylvia J. Little , age 58, of Winder passed away Monday, October 26, 2015. Survivors include her mother Dorthey Dixon; son Trey Roberts; daughters Heather Roberts and Ashley Roberts; brothers Keith Dixon and wife Annette, Bobby Dixon and Michael Rutledge; and 4 grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her husband Jimmy Little; father Nelson Dixon;...

Jerald Ray Whiddon

Jerald Ray Whiddon

Oct 26, 2015

Jerald Ray Whiddon , age 58, of Hoschton and formerly of Valdosta passed away Monday, October 26, 2015.  Memorial services will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, October 31, 2015, Pastor Brad Greene will be officiating at Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Sadie Bell Carter Hayes

Sadie Bell Carter Hayes

Oct 24, 2015

Sadie Bell Carter Hayes , age 79, of Hoschton passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015.  Sadie enjoyed fishing, sewing, quilting and canning.  She loved her family and her Cadillac.  Mrs. Hayes was a member of Gospel Tabernacle in Jefferson.  Survivors include her husband of 49 years Charles L. Hayes sons Timmy Carter and wife Jamie of...

Dorothy Lackey Simmons

Dorothy Lackey Simmons

Oct 22, 2015

Dorothy Lackey Simmons , age 89, of Winder and formerly of Florida passed away Thursday, October 22, 2015.  Memorial services will be held in Florida at a later date.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0699.

Anton Steger

Anton Steger

Oct 22, 2015

Anton Steger , age 82, of Jefferson passed away Thursday, October 22, 2015.  The family will hold a private burial at a later date.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Timothy Brian Brock

Timothy Brian Brock

Oct 21, 2015

Timothy Brian Brock , age 35, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015.  No memorial services have been planned at this time.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Gerald Warden Lichtenberger

Gerald Warden Lichtenberger

Oct 20, 2015

Gerald Warden Lichtenberger , age 68, of Pendergrass passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015.  The family will honor Mr. Lichtenberger’s wishes and hold no services.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Brandon Lamar Lay

Brandon Lamar Lay

Oct 17, 2015

Brandon Lamar Lay , age 34, of Hoschton passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015.  No services will be held at this time.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Romero Fernandez

Romero Fernandez

Oct 17, 2015

Romero Fernandez , age 49, of Bethlehem was born on January 9, 1966 in Olongopo City, Sadica Bay Philippines.  He moved to America with his mother Lailani in 1972 at the age of 4.  Growing up in Minnesota, he found his place to shine in anything athletic.  He excelled at track, football and especially wrestling.  In...

Hobart Eugene Garrett

Hobart Eugene Garrett

Oct 13, 2015

Hobart Eugene Garrett , age 62, of Murrayville passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015.  He was survived by his brother Mark Garrett of Covington; sisters Lillie Cole of Covington, Elizabeth Shoe and husband George of NC, Paulette Schneider and husband Walter of OH, Debra Duvall and husband Tommy of Stockbridge, and Sharon Gardner and husband David...