Obituaries

Nelson Byrd

Nelson Byrd

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...

Reba Imogene Faulkner

Reba Imogene Faulkner

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...

Linda Jean Walley Gwin

Linda Jean Walley Gwin

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,...

Robert Kevin “Tiny” Carter

Robert Kevin “Tiny” Carter

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...

Richard Alan Bedgood

Richard Alan Bedgood

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...

Richard Hogan Blackburn

Richard Hogan Blackburn

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...

Kathleen Prince Baber

Kathleen Prince Baber

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...

Mary Tinkey

Mary Tinkey

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...

Lcdr. Robert Joseph Bithell (Ret)

Lcdr. Robert Joseph Bithell (Ret)

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...

James Howard Hughes

James Howard Hughes

Feb 15, 2021

James Howard Hughes , age 55, of Bogart passed Monday, February 15, 2021.  James loved watching NASCAR, wrestling and old movies.  He enjoyed cooking and fishing.  James enjoyed the mountains, working and life itself.  Survivors include his wife of 25 years  Cindy Martin; daughter Amanda Barnes Phillips and husband Chris; brother William Hughes and wife...

Robert “Bob” Harris Gresham

Robert “Bob” Harris Gresham

Feb 15, 2021

Retired Atlanta Police Sgt Robert “Bob” Gresham, age 76 of Newnan passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 peacefully.  Celebration of Life Services will be held Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 2:00pm in the Mausoleum of Pineridge Memorial Park located at 2950 North Cobb Parkway Kennesaw, GA 30152.  He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on December 7, 1944...

Donald Ray Burnett

Donald Ray Burnett

Feb 10, 2021

Donald Ray Burnett, age 61 passed away Wednesday February 10, 2021.  The family will Celebrate his life on Saturday February 20, 2021 at 2:00pm in the Sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Carl, located at 1588 Carl-Bethlehem Road in Auburn, GA 30011.  He was born in Arkansas on January 13, 1960 to the late Elliott Adell and Lilly Hopkins...

Joe Wesley Hall

Joe Wesley Hall

Feb 7, 2021

Joe Wesley Hall , age 72 of Hoschton, Georgia passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021.  The family will hold a Celebration of Life Service with Military Honors on Friday, February 12, 2021 at 1:00pm in the Courtyard of Lawson Funeral Home.  The Rev. Russell Page will officiate.  Mr. Hall was born July 3, 1949 in...

Christopher Shane Waters

Christopher Shane Waters

Feb 2, 2021

Christopher Shane Waters , age 46, of Braselton went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his father Jimmy Waters, grandparents Ruby Dean Waters, John and Isabel Brooks.  Survivors include his mother Carol Waters of Braselton; sons Michael Waters of Braselton, Riley Waters, Aiden Waters...

Thomas Robert Chapman

Thomas Robert Chapman

Jan 30, 2021

Thomas Robert Chapman , age 74 of Flowery Branch, GA passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 peacefully at his residence.  The family plans to hold services at a later date.  He was born October 22, 1946 in Malone, NY.  He was the son of the late Kenneth and Helen Elridge Chapman.  He attended Bucknell University...

Darlene Bailey Chinn

Darlene Bailey Chinn

Jan 29, 2021

Darlene Bailey Chinn , age 57 of Flowery Branch, GA passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 peacefully at home.  Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 7:00pm in the Chapel of Lawson Funeral Home with Pastor Jason Walls officiating.  She was born June 15, 1963 in Hatfield, KY to the late Forest...

Paul Joseph Breau Sr.

Paul Joseph Breau Sr.

Jan 27, 2021

Mr. Paul Joseph Breau Sr , Age 69 of Hoschton, GA passed away Wednesday January 27, 2021.  The family will hold a Celebration of Life Service in Lakeland, Florida on April 3, 2021.  He was born in Beverly, MA and the son of the late Maximillian John Breau Jr.  After 45 years he retired from...

Sue Lynn Lowe Parker

Sue Lynn Lowe Parker

Jan 26, 2021

Sue Lynn Lowe Parker, age 78, of Dothan, Alabama passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021.  Mrs. Parker was born in Columbus, GA to the late John O. Lowe and Willie Sue Chappell Lowe.  She was a graduate of Columbus High School and attended Troy University. She  retired from Great Southern Woods but worked for many...

Gloria Jean Schuster

Gloria Jean Schuster

Jan 26, 2021

Gloria Jean Schuster , 68, of Snellville passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 surrounded by family, after a long and arduous battle with kidney disease and cancer.  Gloria was born in North Tonawanda, New York in 1952 to Paul and Hazel Baughman. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Jackie Kreuger and...

Shannon Lance Maddox

Shannon Lance Maddox

Jan 25, 2021

Mr. Shannon Lance Maddox, age 45 of Winder, GA passed away Monday, January 25, 2021.  The family will receive friends on Saturday February 6, 2021 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in the Chapel of Lawson Funeral Home.  This wi ll be a time for family and friends to celebrate the life of Shannon. Lawson Funeral Home and Cremation Services in...