Obituaries

James Murray Vaughn

James Murray Vaughn

Apr 22, 2015

James Murray Vaughn , age 68, of Tennessee formerly of Winder, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015.  Mr. Vaughn lived in Winder for 22 years and was a member of Union Baptist Church.  He was survived by his wife Diana Mitchell Vaughn of TN; sons Michael Vaughn and wife JoAnn of Martin, Anthony Vaughn and wife Whitney...

Lidy Juanita Hartley

Lidy Juanita Hartley

Apr 19, 2015

Lidy Juanita Hartley , age 72, of Hoschton passed away Sunday, April 19, 2015.  Ms. Hartley enjoyed gardening, playing bingo, going to yard sales and shopping. She was survived by her daughter Paulette Lubs and husband Mike, Christina Lynn Bonner all of SC; sisters Catherine Jone and Elizabeth Nash both of NC; 9 grandchildren and 16 great...

Marilyn Donnell

Marilyn Donnell

Apr 17, 2015

Marilyn Gossage Donnell , age 76, of Braselton passed away Friday, April 17, 2015.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 76-654-0966.

Rufus Pharr Bradshaw

Rufus Pharr Bradshaw

Apr 17, 2015

Rufus Pharr Bradshaw , age 71, of Jefferson passed away Friday, April 17, 2015.  Mr. Bradshaw loved his family and gospel music.  He was survived by his son Stanley Bradshaw of Monroe, Frankie Bradshaw and wife Jackie of Jefferson, Dwayne Wilson and wife Tiffany of Winder; daughters Diann Duren and husband Paul of Jefferson, Tracy Bradshaw of...

Sara Lord Roberts

Sara Lord Roberts

Apr 14, 2015

Sara Lord Roberts , age 90, of Braselton passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015.  Graveside services will be held 2:00 pm Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Melwood Cemetery, 5170 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Stone Mountain, GA 30083.  Rev. Stephen Cox will be officiating.  In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association at act.alz.org...

James "Tip" Lee Flesher

James "Tip" Lee Flesher

Apr 14, 2015

James Lee “Tip” Flesher , age  77, of Hoschton, Georgia passed away on April 14, 2015. He was born Ellwood City, PA in July 6, 1937. Mr. Flesher retired from Case International in Rascine, WI. He was survived by his wife of 58 years Gisela Flesher; ten beloved tractors; sons Randy and wife Cissy Flesher of Pinson,...

Beulah Garland Smith

Beulah Garland Smith

Apr 13, 2015

Beulah Garland Smith , age 94, of Cumming passed away Monday, April 13, 2015. Mrs. Smith was survived by her son Wayne H. Smith and wife Linda of Sugar Hill; daughter Hazel S. Katz and husband Dennis of Hoschton; brother Eugene Garland of SC; sisters Ruth Quirk of SC, Betty Saunders of Augusta, Barbara Dillson of TN,...

Wanda D. Sloan

Wanda D. Sloan

Apr 13, 2015

Wanda D. Sloan , age 62, of Nicholson passed away Monday, April 13, 2015.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4352 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 76-654-0966.

Jeremiah Wade Dills

Jeremiah Wade Dills

Apr 12, 2015

Jeremiah Wade Dills , age 28, of Jefferson passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015.  Mr. Dills was employed by Kubota.  He was talented in playing and writing music.  He enjoyed playing pool as a hobby.  He was survived by Jerry W. Dills of Jefferson, Perry L. Burgess of Jefferson; Angie Marie Burgess of Jefferson; brothers Jesse Roy...

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.