Obituaries
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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...
Lou Hayes Youngblood
Feb 15, 2015
Lou Hayes Youngblood , age 79, of Dacula passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.
Jennifer Diane Rutledge
Feb 13, 2015
Jennifer Diane Rutledge , age 37, of Social Circle passed away Friday, February 13, 2015. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.
Sammy Peppers
Feb 12, 2015
Sammy Peppers , age 65, of Winder passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015. Mr. Peppers was an United States Army Veteran. He loved dirt track racing and truck driving. He was survived by his wife of 32 years Debra Peppers; sons Barry Peppers of Bethlehem, Richard Peppers of Villa Rica, Shane Peppers and wife Nicole of Bethlehem,...
James Gerald "Jerry" Newsom
Feb 11, 2015
James Gerald “Jerry” Newsom , age 70, of Hoschton passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2015. Jerry was born in Atlanta, GA. He was in the first graduating class of St. Pius High School. He received a Bachelor’s Degree from Georgia State University. A Vietnam Veteran, he served in the United State Marine Corps. Mr. Newsom worked most...
Evi Fernsebner
Feb 10, 2015
Evi Fernsebner , age 83, of Braselton passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.
Robert Frank Chitwood
Feb 7, 2015
Robert Frank Chitwood , age 93, of Jefferson passed away Saturday, February 7, 2015. Mr. Chitwood was born in Anderson, South Carolina. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and fought in World War II. He retired from Scientific Atlanta after many years of employment. He was survived by his son Ken Chitwood of Buford;...
Raymond Harrison Higley
Feb 6, 2015
Raymond Harrison Higley , age 66, of Hoschton passed away at his home Friday, February 6, 2015 surrounded by his family. Mr. Higley was an United States Army Veteran and served in the Vietnam War. He was retired from Georgia Power as an Engineer. He loved to shoot pool and inventions. He was survived by his wife...
Marion Quinton Lee
Feb 4, 2015
Marion Quinton Lee , age 64, of Winder passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015. Mr. Lee was full of life. He was survived by his sons Mac E. Lee and Myron Q. Lee both of Winder; daughter Sharon L. Wilson and husband Larry of Winder; brother Freddie Lee and wife Sandra of Winder; sisters Ruby Nell Birt...
Valerie Newton
Feb 3, 2015
Valerie Newton 52 of Jefferson entered into eternal rest on the evening of February 3, 2015. Valerie was born on November 3, 1962 in Florida to Charles and Laura Clark. Valerie is survived by her son Daniel (Crystal) Newton; daughter Laura Newton and grandson Bentley Newton all from Colbert, Ga. Brother Billy (Deborah) Clark and three nieces...
Dianna Lynn Lyles
Feb 1, 2015
Dianna Lynn Lyles , age 57, of Jonesboro passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.
Rubye Mae Keith
Jan 28, 2015
Rubye Mae Keith , age 90, of Flowery Branch passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Mrs. Keith was a member of The Church of God of Prophecy of Hoschton. She loved her family and enjoyed reading and watching Western movies. Mrs. Keith was known for giving out cards. She was survived by her sons Billy Keith of...
Barbara Fidler Hewitt
Jan 28, 2015
Barbara Fidler Hewitt , age 71, of Grayson passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.
Brittany Leanne Richter
Jan 26, 2015
Brittany Leanne Richter , age 23, of Baldwin passed away Monday, January 26, 2015. Brittany loved horse back riding and barrel racing. She was survived by her father Gerald Wiley and wife Marsha of Baldwin; brother Brent Lacey Stover and fiance Kristy Gravitt of Lula; step sisters Hannah Phelps and husband Jonathon of Dacula and Rebekah Ryno...
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