Obituaries

Douglas Lloyd Easter

Douglas Lloyd Easter

Jun 10, 2018

Douglas Lloyd Easter , age 80, of Hoschton passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018. He was a member of 191 Rockwell Lodge and American Legion Post 56 in Jefferson, GA. He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. Mr. Easter was a U.S. Army Veteran. Survivors include his wife Nancy Easter; son Stephen Bradley Easter of Decatur,...

James William Ellerbee

James William Ellerbee

Jun 6, 2018

James William “Butch” Ellerbee , age 68, of Winder passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018. He was in the Navy as an Aviation Machinist Mate. He worked at Tyson as an HR complex manager of Tyson Foods in Hope, AR plant. Mr. Ellerbee graduated from high school in 1968 in Cartersville, GA.  He graduated from...

Richard Chandler Blackstone

Richard Chandler Blackstone

Jun 5, 2018

Richard Chandler Blackstone , age 81, of Hoschton passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018. Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Heyward Casper Sr.

Heyward Casper Sr.

Jun 2, 2018

Heyward “Russell” Casper, Sr., 77, departed from us too soon on Saturday, June 2, 2018 following a terrible fall in Stone Mountain, Georgia while visiting family.  He was born December 31, 1940 to the late Felton and Ruth (Owens) Casper in Statham, Georgia. On June 16, 1962 he married Lynn Casper in Winder, Georgia. He...

Thomas Carlton Thigpen

Thomas Carlton Thigpen

Jun 1, 2018

Thomas Carlton Thigpen, age 74, of Dania Beach passed away Friday, June 1, 2018. He enjoyed fishing, gambling and working on cars. He loved his pets; Boo and Molly. Survivors include his wife Elizabeth Thigpen and former wife Carole Bell; daughters Peggy Law of Lawrenceville, Pamela Holley of Lawrenceville, Tonya Akin of Commerce, Terri Kitching...

Carlton Mcalvin

Carlton Mcalvin

Jun 1, 2018

Carlton C. McAlvin , age 86, Hoschton, who formerly resided in Morrow and in Stockbridge, entered into eternal rest on June 1, 2018. Be the heavenly Father knows that Carl’s rest has to be filled with doing—making music and dancing; telling stories and being convivial; giving directions and instructing; seeking ways to be helpful and finding them....

Lanell Betty Fowler

Lanell Betty Fowler

May 31, 2018

Lanell Fowler, age 85, of Buford passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018.  Beloved mother of three, Ms. Fowler grew up in Athens and moved to Atlanta when was only sixteen years old. She worked at CWA, initially as a secretary for VP of District 3 and then for Adair, Scanlon & McHugh, legal counsel for...

Laurence Kenneth Morgan

Laurence Kenneth Morgan

May 30, 2018

Laurence Kenneth Morgan , 71, died on Wednesday, May 30, 2018.  Formerly of Louisville, Kentucky, Mr. Morgan was a graduate of the University of Louisville and earned a master’s degree at Georgia State University.  Mr. Morgan was a Mensa member who loved puns, photography, traveling, Celtic music, and University of Kentucky basketball. He retired from...

Linda Gayle Palmer Lauer

Linda Gayle Palmer Lauer

May 26, 2018

Linda Gayle Palmer Lauer , age 63, of Flowery Branch passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018.  Survivors include her daughters Christy Griffin and Andrea Tribble.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Mary Eleanor Wood

Mary Eleanor Wood

May 25, 2018

Mary Eleanor Wood, age 99, of Winder passed away Friday, May 25, 2108. Survivors include her daughter Judy Wood Brock and husband Jackie and granddaughter Tina Brock. Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Barbara Bridges Lamar

Barbara Bridges Lamar

May 18, 2018

Barbara Bridges Lamar , age 72, of Winder passed away Friday, May 18, 2018.  Mrs. Lamar loved life, her family, antique shopping, sewing, fishing and the beach.  She is survived by her husband Abner Turner Lamar; daughters Rita Swain of Florida, Barbara Bauer, Lynn “Beany” Edmondson, Elizabeth Arnold all of Cumming; sons Shane Lamar and...

Linda Vixen Motes

Linda Vixen Motes

May 15, 2018

“Vickie” Linda Vixen Motes , age 68, of Winder passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Survivors include her husband Jerry Motes; son Alex B. Lane and wife Carol; stepson Joseph Lee Motes and wife Rebecca Lynn; daughter Angela Nicole Price; brothers Sammie Shedd and wife Claudia and Jimmie Shedd, Jr. and wife Zita; sister Beth...

Timothy Wayne Elmore

Timothy Wayne Elmore

May 14, 2018

Timothy Wayne Elmore, age 54, of Hoschton passed away Monday, May 14, 2018.  Timothy loved his family.  He was employed with Specialize Towing and Recovery Inc. for over 12 years.  Survivors include his wife Jennifer Ramey Elmore; mother- in – law Janice Stancil; son Jonathon Fortner of Hoschton; daughters Evelyn Billings and Emily Elmore both...

Phyllis Rebecca Mitchell

Phyllis Rebecca Mitchell

May 14, 2018

Phyllis Rebecca Mitchell , age 52, of Auburn passed away Monday, May 14, 2018. She loved going to the beach, taking ocean cruises, and being outdoors. She was good hearted and loved her family. She also loved animals. Memorial services will be held 6:00 pm Friday, May 18, 2018 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. The...

Anthony Joseph Cashier Jr.

Anthony Joseph Cashier Jr.

May 11, 2018

Anthony Joseph Cashier Jr., age 23, of Braselton passed away Friday, May 11, 2018. Memorial services will be held 7:00 pm Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532...

Clifton Lee Riales

Clifton Lee Riales

May 11, 2018

Clifton Lee Riales, age 74, of Hoschton passed away Friday, May 11, 2018.  Mr. Riales was a United States Army veteran.  He was a sports fan and  loved his dogs Lucy and Blackie.  Survivors include his wife of 58 years Florence Riales; daughters Lisa Riales Berkhan and husband Russ of Buford, Dana Riales Laing and...

Daniel Freddrick Fowler

Daniel Freddrick Fowler

May 9, 2018

Daniel Freddrick Fowler, age 43, of Hoschton passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018.  Survivors include is wife Leisa Fowler; mother Connie Cannon; sons Nickolas Daniel Fowler and Skylar, Sam Fowler and Oriana Trigg; brothers Benjamin Fowler and James Cannon; sister Holly Cannon; 2 grandchildren; nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives.  He is...

Lovie Deloris Marlar

Lovie Deloris Marlar

May 2, 2018

Lovie Deloris Marlar , age 77, of the Woodlands passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018. Survivors include her sons Joseph Marlar and wife Brenda of TX and Michael Marlar of Hoschton; grandchildren Stephen Blake Mount of TX, Joseph Marlar J.T. III of TX, Lilly Grace Marlar, and Pressley Kate Marlar. She is preceded in death by...

Sheila Darlene Lockridge

Sheila Darlene Lockridge

May 2, 2018

Sheila Darlene Lockridge , age 58, of Hoschton passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018. Survivors include her mother Floy Sheffield of Winder; son Damon Lockridge and wife Allison of Hoschton; daughter Dione Lockridge of Hoschton; sisters Linda Brookshire of Winder and Wanda Roland of Monroe; grandchildren Gabe Lockridge and Makayla Lockridge. She is preceded in death...

Larry Alan Winans

Larry Alan Winans

Apr 25, 2018

Larry Alan Winans , age 67, of Winder passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.