Obituaries

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...

Lou Hayes Youngblood

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

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

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

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...