Obituaries

Sandra Joann Stevens

Sandra Joann Stevens

Apr 9, 2015

Sandra JoAnn Stevens , age 66, of Hoschton, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015.  Mrs. Stevens loved to read, she enjoyed listening to music sung by Johnnie Cash and watching the cartoon Sponge Bob Square Pants. She was survived by her husband Michael Vern Stevens, Sr. of IL; son Michael Vern Stevens, Jr. of IL; grandchildren Christina...

Dr. Gary L. Farrow

Dr. Gary L. Farrow

Apr 7, 2015

Dr. Gary L. Farrow, age 63, of Hoschton, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton.  Dr. Farrow was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, and was the son of the late Richard Farrow and the late Wilma Farrow.  He was dedicated to the Lord, his wife and family. He was a member of...

Marvin William Dennis

Marvin William Dennis

Apr 5, 2015

Marvin William Dennis , age 92, of Braselton passed away Sunday, April 5, 2015.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Carl Atkins, Jr.

Carl Atkins, Jr.

Apr 5, 2015

Carl Atkins, Jr. , age 84, of Elberton passed away Sunday, April 5, 2015.  Mr. Atkins was survived by his wife Linda Kennedy Atkins; son David Carl Atkins; brother James Croft and sister Joyce Martin.  Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment to be held at Mt....

Hubert Lee "Nick" Mcelreath, Jr.

Hubert Lee "Nick" Mcelreath, Jr.

Apr 3, 2015

Hubert Lee “Nick” McElreath, Jr. , age 29, of Danielsville passed away Friday, April 3, 2015.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Betty Ann Whisler

Betty Ann Whisler

Mar 27, 2015

Betty Ann Whisler , age 75, of Hoschton passed away Friday, March 27, 2015.  Mrs. Whisler loved her family, home and church.  She was survived by her husband Norman Whisler; son Alan Lee Whisler and wife Laurie of Ind.; daughters Anita Jean Maynard and husband Scott of Suwanee, Cheryl Marie Krug and husband Coley of Buford; brothers...

Clarice Earlline Woods

Clarice Earlline Woods

Mar 25, 2015

Clarice Earlline Woods , age 75, of Hoschton, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015.  Clarice loved her family, enjoyed keeping up with things on Facebook, being on her computer, some travel and collected hand bells as a hobby.  She was also a great cook.  Mrs. Woods was survived by her sons Jimmy Eugene Woods of AL, James...

Edgar Gerald Nelson

Edgar Gerald Nelson

Mar 23, 2015

Edgar Gerald Nelson , age 86, of Hoschton passed away Monday, March 23, 2015.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Pearl Irene Brookshire

Pearl Irene Brookshire

Mar 15, 2015

Pearl Irene Brookshire , age 91, of Gainesville, GA passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015.  Pearl was a great cook, had a passion for gardening and enjoyed the beauty of her flowers.  Pearl had a talent for sewing as well.   She was survived by her sons James Reeves of Gainesville, Bobby Brookshire of Gainesville, Robert Brookshire and...

Inell Jones

Inell Jones

Mar 11, 2015

Inell Jones , age 82, of Winder passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Bradford Patterson

Bradford Patterson

Mar 8, 2015

Bradford Patterson , age 68, of Winder passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Fred Allen Higgins

Fred Allen Higgins

Mar 6, 2015

Fred Allen Higgins , age 76, of Hoschton passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 6, 2015.  Fred was born on October 1, 1938 and was the son of the late Wayne and Myrtie Higgins.  He was a graduate of Franklin County High School with honors.  He retired from Gwinnett County School System.  He was...

Bai Lee Phommaly

Bai Lee Phommaly

Mar 4, 2015

Bai Lee Phommaly , age 60, of Lawrenceville passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015.  Funeral Services will be held 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday, March 15, 2015 at Lawson Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends 9:00 am to midnight Friday, March 13, 2015 and 9:00 am to midnight Saturday March 14, 2015 at the funeral...

Jeanne Vanette Retherford Skillin

Jeanne Vanette Retherford Skillin

Mar 1, 2015

Vanette Skillin , professional ballroom dancer, manager, den mother, soccer mom, and adoring wife passed away peacefully on March 1, 2015 at 82 years of age. Vanette was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas on September 1, 1932 to Hazel Linam Retherford and Evander Monroe Retherford. During World War II, Vanette lived and went to school in the...

Barbara Ellen Schindler

Barbara Ellen Schindler

Feb 28, 2015

Barbara Ellen Schindler , age 55, of Jefferson passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015. She was a loving mother and friend to everyone in her life. She was preceded in death by mother Elizabeth Schindler and son Richard Burch. Barbara was survived by sons Adam Burch, Christopher Burch, Andrew Burch and partner Mercedes Lewis; grandchildren Colin Burch,...

Pauline Ledford

Pauline Ledford

Feb 26, 2015

Pauline Ledford , age 91, died peacefully at Northridge Nursing Facility on February 26, 2015. Pauline was born on June 6, 1923 in Hoschton, Georgia. On September 26, 1942, she married the love of her life, Rev. Herman Ledford. She was a devoted wife and mother who worked hard and took pleasure in cooking, gardening, her flowers,...

Patrica Ann Flack

Patrica Ann Flack

Feb 25, 2015

Patrica Ann Flack , age 41, of Athens passed away Wednesday, February 25. 2015.  Funeral Services will be held 1:00 pm Monday, March 2, 2015 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  The family will receive friends 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Monday, March 2, 2015 at the funeral home.  Interment will follow at the Hoschton City Cemetery.  Arrangements...

Gary Nix "Crazy"

Gary Nix "Crazy"

Feb 22, 2015

Gary  Nix “Crazy” , age 52, of Jefferson passed Sunday, February 22, 2015.  Mr. Nix would cut firewood for people and enjoyed playing cards.  He was survived by his mother Dot Carter; daughter Amanda Dawn Nix of Braselton; sisters Tina Whisnant of Arcade and Teresa Stancil and husband Ray of Gainesville; and nephew Jason Carter.  He is...

James Hendon

James Hendon

Feb 22, 2015

James Hendon , age 65, of Winder passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0968.

Geoffrey Reynolds

Geoffrey Reynolds

Feb 21, 2015

Geoffrey Reynolds , age 72, of Hoschton passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015 after a long illness. Born and raised in England he immigrated to the United States in 2002 and was proud to become an United States citizen in 2009.  He loved building model Cruise and Container Ships as his hobby.  He was survived by his...