Obituaries

James William Patrick

James William Patrick

Oct 7, 2026

James "Jim" William Patrick, age 80, of Hoschton, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026. He loved his family and his work as a prison guard for the Georgia Department of Corrections, where he served for over 30 years at various facilities before retiring. Jim also spent many memorable years operating roadside boiled peanut and produce stands in the Dacula...

Carl Brockmon

Carl Brockmon

Oct 3, 2026

Carl Brockmon, age 78, of Braselton, Ga., passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 7:00pm at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Pastor Tim Strickland. The family will receive friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the funeral Home. Interment to follow on Friday...

Charles King Reid

Charles King Reid

Oct 3, 2026

Charles King Reid, of Hoschton, Ga., passed away on October 3, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on October 17, 1956, he lived a life marked by devotion to his family and by the simple joys that brought him closest to the people he loved most.

Charles loved motorcycles and found great happiness in time spent with his sons, especially while...

Jim Horton Burch

Jim Horton Burch

Oct 1, 2026

James “Jim” Horton Burch, Junior, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026, he was born on February 2, 1949, in Atlanta, Georgia to James “Jim” and Emma Harriet “Emily” Burch. He attended Southwest High School and was voted Most Popular by his senior class of 1967. Jim went on to attend Shorter College in Rome, Georgia, where he met the...

Patricia Diane Hackworth

Patricia Diane Hackworth

Sep 25, 2026

Patricia Diane Hackworth, born April 23, 1953, passed away on September 25, 2026, at the age of 73.

Patricia will be remembered with love for the simple joys that brought warmth to her life. She worked, and outside of her work she loved movies, cats, and puzzles. Those who knew her will remember the comfort she found in those interests and...

Rita Finch Conner

Rita Finch Conner

Sep 24, 2026

Rita Finch Conner, age 60, of Winder, Ga., passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Rita is preceded in death by her husband Terry Conner and her parents Donald and Leida Finch. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm, Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53...

Deborah Annette Rice

Deborah Annette Rice

Sep 19, 2026

Deborah Annette Rice, born on July 7, 1962, passed away on September 19, 2026. She will be remembered with love by those who knew her and by the family who held her close throughout her life.

Deborah was the daughter of Ed Rice Sr. and Betty Jean Rich. She shared a lifelong bond with her family and leaves behind many who...

Coy Freeman Hanson

Coy Freeman Hanson

Sep 18, 2026

Coy Freeman Hanson, age 79, of Winder, Ga., passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026. No arrangements have been made at this time. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, Ga., 30548. Lawsonfuneralhome.org. 706-654-0966. 

Eliseo Davalos Hernandez

Eliseo Davalos Hernandez

Sep 14, 2026

Eliseo Davalos Hernandez, 44, of Winder, Georgia, passed away surrounded by the love of his family.

Eliseo was a devoted father who treasured the time he spent with his sons, Gianny and Javier Alexander. He found joy in the simple moments of life, especially spending time with his family, watching high school soccer, swimming, and traveling to the beach. He was...

Jay Andrew Hausmann

Jay Andrew Hausmann

Sep 13, 2026

Jay Andrew Hausmann, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Born in Wilmington, Delaware on February 24, 1968, Jay lived a life marked by resilience, adventure, and an unmistakable spirit that touched everyone who knew him.

As a young adult, Jay became the first recipient of a cornea transplant at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Through the gift...

Scott Alan Queen "Precious"

Scott Alan Queen "Precious"

Sep 4, 2026

Scott Alan Queen, also known as precious, passed away at his home on September 4, 2026. He was a motorcycle loving Son, Father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, Uncle, cousin and nephew. He loved his family. He is preceded in death by both sets of his grandparents, his father Calvin Queen, his sister Sandra Queen, two cousins Glenn Chastain and Michael...

James Kenneth McAdams Jr.

James Kenneth McAdams Jr.

Aug 29, 2026

James Kenneth McAdams, Jr., 83, of Braselton, Georgia, passed away on August 29, 2026, in Athens, Georgia. Born on August 5, 1943, James was a native of Greenville, South Carolina, a place that remained especially dear to him throughout his life. Although he later made his home in Braselton, his roots in Greenville were an important part of who he...

Margaret Elizabeth Tanner

Margaret Elizabeth Tanner

Aug 28, 2026

Margaret Elizabeth Tanner, born December 24, 1940, passed away on August 28, 2026.

Margaret will be remembered for the warmth she brought to everyday life and for the simple joys she cherished so deeply. She loved to sew and quilt, creating with patient hands and a caring heart. She also loved to cook and to color, and she found special happiness...

Sandra Staples Winfrey

Sandra Staples Winfrey

Aug 22, 2026

Sandra Staples Winfrey, born on June 25, 1951, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026. Her passing marks the close of a life defined by dedication, resilience, and deep devotion to her loved ones.

Sandra Staples Winfrey leaves behind a profound legacy in her family. She is survived by her daughters Shana Norell, Amanda Kaye Mason, and Shannon Winfrey Paschal. Sandra’s...

Linda Diane Miller

Linda Diane Miller

Aug 13, 2026

Linda Sailors Miller, 63 of winder Georgia passed away August 13th 2026. Linda drove a school bus for Barrow county schools for 15 plus years. She loved her family, working in her flower beds, listening to music and had the pleasure of raising her great nephews Bryson and Hunter penland.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband and best friend...

Ellen Glover McMullan

Ellen Glover McMullan

Aug 12, 2026

Ellen Glover McMullan, 85, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by loving family and friends, on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

Ellen was born in Tampa, FL on July 3, 1941. Her family relocated throughout the Southeast during her childhood, and she graduated from Atlanta’s Northside Highschool. In 1962, she married Charlie Ware McMullan Jr and together they raised their two...

Barbara Ann Metcalf

Barbara Ann Metcalf

Aug 10, 2026

Barbara Ann Metcalf, age 62, of Lavonia, Ga., passed away Monday, August 10, 2026. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00pm, on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Montie Ray Robinson. Interment to follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 12:00pm until service time on Friday, August 21, 2026,...

William Earnest Self

William Earnest Self

Aug 7, 2026

William Earnest Self, age 83, of Auburn, Ga., passed away Friday, August 7, 2026. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00pm, Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Dwayne Hayes. The family will receive friends at 1:00pm, Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton,...

Barbara Elaine Kelderhouse

Barbara Elaine Kelderhouse

Aug 5, 2026

Barbara Kelderhouse, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a loving family.

Barbara was born on November 28, 1932, and spent most of her childhood in Chicago. She graduated from Chicago Vocational High School in January 1951. In 1954, she married Robert Kelderhouse Sr., and together they raised their three children...

Bailey Merritt Boyd

Bailey Merritt Boyd

Aug 4, 2026

Bailey Merritt Boyd, age 30, of Hoschton, Ga., passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026. She is survived by her loving son Jaxon James. A Memorial Service for Bailey will be held at 7:00pm, Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Brother Caleb Grizzle. The family will receive friends 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Sunday, August 9, 2026,...