Obituaries

Apr 5, 2021

Douglas Wayne Grimes, age 78 of Gainesville Georgia passed away Monday, April 5, 2021.  A Celebration Of Life Service will be held at a later date.  Mr. Grimes was born April 12, 1942 in Atlanta, Ga to the late Ralph and Essie Williams Grimes.  After high school he joined the United States Army and was on his...

Apr 3, 2021

Joyce Fortner McNab, Age 67 of Bethlehem Ga passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held privately at a later date.  She was born December 5, 1953 in Winder, Ga to Otis and Mary Pursley Fortner.  After high school she worked for Harwell...

Mar 30, 2021

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Shirley Ann Herndon, age 74, of Gainesville, passed away on Tuesday, March 30.  The memorial service will be held at 4:00pm, Friday, April 2, 2021 in the chapel of Lawson Funeral Home.

Shirley was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on Saturday, November 30, 1946. She graduated high school in Shreveport, continued her education...

Mar 26, 2021

Marie Givens, Age 73 of Winder Georgia passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 peacefully at her residence.  Funeral Services will be held Friday, April 2, 2021 at 1:00 pm in the Chapel of Lawson Funeral Home with internment to follow at Oakland Community Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Ga.  She was born in Tomahawk, KY on April 11, 1947...

Mar 25, 2021

Mr. Glenn “Nick” Arthur Nichols, Sr., age 73 of Braselton Georgia passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 3:00pm in the Sanctuary of Macedonia Community Baptist Church with Military Honors.  The family will receive family and friends one hour prior to service.  Nick was born...

Mar 24, 2021

Danny Garrison , age 52 of Winder passed away Wednesday, March 24,2021.  Danny loved NASCAR, coffee, his hats, his friends and new shoes. He also loved attending church at Hoschton Church of God of Prophecy. Survivors include is brother Tim Richardson and wife Mysti; several close friends who love him and will miss him very...

Mar 23, 2021

Clarence Roger Pethel , age 81, of Gillsville passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021.  Clarence was a member of Faith Pentecostal Church in Hull, Ga.  He retired from Napa Auto Parts.  Clarence was a fisherman and a big fan of NASCAR.  Survivors include his son Keith Pethel and wife Yvonne of Gillsville; daughter Karen Pethel...

Mar 22, 2021

It is with immense grief and unbearable sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and wife, Lillian Marie Steffey . The loss of her blessed presence in our lives is a tragedy that words cannot describe. Lilly was born February 04, 1962 in Ocala Florida to her mother, Emma (Grace) Love,...

Mar 19, 2021

Jeremy Lamar Campbell , age 37 of Monroe, GA passed away peacefully on March 19, 2021.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held 6:00 pm Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.  Mr. Campbell was born on July 27, 1983 in...

Mar 19, 2021

Brittany Christine Ellis , age 32, of Winder, Georgia passed away Friday, March 19, 2021.  Brittany had a smile that could light up the room.  Her laughter was infectious.  Her love for Kyla was immeasurable.  They loved to put the top down, radio up and just ride.  They enjoyed trips to the beach, shopping and...

Mar 18, 2021

Lawrence Daniel Meloro Sr, Age 85 of Hoschton, GA passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021.   A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 3:00pm in the Chapel of Lawson Funeral Home with Full Honors presented by the American Legion.  Mr. Meloro will be taken back to his home town in New Jersey and entombed at the...

Mar 13, 2021

Nelson Byrd, Age 96 of Buford, Ga  passed away Saturday March 13, 2021.  Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 19, 2021 at 1:00pm with Military Honors in the sanctuary of Mt. Salem Baptist Church located at 6152 Mt. Salem Circle; Flowery Branch, Ga 30542.  Mr. Byrd was born March 31, 1924 in Sumrall, MS to the late George...

Mar 2, 2021

Reba Imogene Faulkner , age 73, of Winder passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021.  A memorial service was held 6:00 pm Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  She was born in Jefferson, GA October 21, 1947 to the late Emory and Frances Faulkner.  For several years she worked in the lunchroom at...

Feb 25, 2021

It is with immense grief and unbearable sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and wife, Linda Jean Walley Gwin. The loss of her blessed presence in our lives is a tragedy that words cannot describe. Linda was born June 23, 1950 in Lucedale, Mississippi to her mother, Bonnie Ravesies,...

Feb 25, 2021

Robert Kevin “Tiny” Carter , age 40, of Jefferson passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021.  Tiny loved racing at the dirt tracks, fishing and hunting.  Survivors include his mother Brenda Carlile Redd and Red Carter of Jefferson; daughter Cheyenne Carter of Elberton; brothers Richard Carter of Stephens, Joshua Carter and wife Talisha of Commerce, Junior...

Feb 24, 2021

Richard Alan Bedgood , age 65, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at his residence in Jefferson.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 2:00pm in the Courtyard of Lawson Funeral Home.  The Rev. Ray Shannon will officiate.  Rick was born on June 17, 1955 in Warner Robins, Ga...

Feb 24, 2021

Richard Hogan Blackburn , age 74, of Hoschton passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021.  Funeral services will be held 4:00 pm Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Roxanne Shunk will be officiating.  Interment to follow at the Hoschton City Cemetery.  The family will receive friends 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on...

Feb 20, 2021

Kathleen Prince Baber , age 81, of Duluth passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021.  Ms. Baber loved life.  She was a prayer warrior, loved her church and her family.  She enjoyed singing and had a passion for flowers.  Survivors include her son Alfred Paul Giles Baber and Martin David Baber both of CA; daughters Yolanda...

Feb 19, 2021

Mary Tinkey , age 54, of Winder passed away Friday, February 19, 2021. Survivors include her husband Joseph Eric Tinkey; son Wesley Alloway; daughters Jennifer Oliver and Sherry Alloway; brother Joey Harp and wife Kelly; sisters Dorothy Hailey, Teresa Sanders and husband Bradly, grandchildren Bryan, Trenton, Kylie, Lucas, Rylan and Phoenix  and a host of...

Feb 17, 2021

LCDR. Robert Joseph Bithell (Ret), age 84 of Hoschton Georgia passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021.  The family will hold a Celebration of Life Service at a later date.  Mr. Bithell was born April 3, 1936 in Pittsburg Pennsylvania to the late Chester and Luella Bithell.  After graduating high school he continued his education and received his...