Obituaries

Sandra “Nana” J. Bird

Sandra “Nana” J. Bird

Oct 15, 2018

Sandra “Nana” J. Bird , age 77, of Braselton and formerly of Griffin, GA passed away Monday, October 15, 2018. She is survived by her daughters Dianne Fenner and husband Jeff of Braselton, Denise Johnson of Monroe, and Tina Baker of Braselton; 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her...

Cynthia Marcellia Johnson

Cynthia Marcellia Johnson

Oct 3, 2018

Cynthia Marcellia Johnson , age 59, of Winder passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2018. A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Saturady, October 6, 2018 at Love of God Mission, 64 East Athens St., Winder, GA 30680. Pastor Linda Smith will be officiating. Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548.

Hilda Ann Ledbetter

Hilda Ann Ledbetter

Oct 1, 2018

Hilda Ann Ledbetter , age 77, of Statham passed away Monday, October 1, 2018. Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Micah Richard Marshall

Micah Richard Marshall

Sep 29, 2018

Micah Richard Marshall , age 27, of Lawrenceville passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018. Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Bonnie Carter Patton

Bonnie Carter Patton

Sep 28, 2018

Bonnie Carter Patton , age 64, of Hoschton passed away Friday, September 28, 2018.  Mrs. Patton enjoyed crossword puzzles and coloring.  Her favorite musician was Elvis.  She not only loved her family and life, but her two dogs Lovey and Niki.  Survivors include her step father Charles Hayes; daughter Rose Carter and husband Roy of...

Ernest Fredrick Malwitz Jr.

Ernest Fredrick Malwitz Jr.

Sep 24, 2018

Ernest Fredrick Malwitz Jr ., age 71, of Jefferson passed away Monday, September 24, 2018. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

William “Harvey” Griffith

William “Harvey” Griffith

Sep 18, 2018

William “Harvey” Griffith , age 71, of Winder passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018. Survivors include his mother Laverne S. Griffith; wife Margaret Mitchell; sons Steve Griffith and wife Lynn, Tony Griffith and wife Maletha, Jack Griffith and wife Sharon, and Jason Griffith and wife Jessica; daughters Hollie Dempsey and husband Scott, and Lisa Martin...

Vincent Thomas Kenny

Vincent Thomas Kenny

Sep 14, 2018

Vincent Thomas Kenny , age 85, of Hoschton passed away Friday, September 14, 2018. Survivors include his wife Carol Kenny; sons Gene Kenny, Thomas Kenny, John Kenny, and Michael Kenny; daughters Debra Ward, Lisa Jeffery, Cynthia Tortorello, and Elizabeth Elms; and 13 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father Stephen Kenny and mother...

Gregory Paul Baughman

Gregory Paul Baughman

Sep 9, 2018

Gregory Paul Baughman , age 61, of Winder passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018. Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Joann “Jody” Savage Wetherford

Joann “Jody” Savage Wetherford

Sep 6, 2018

JoAnn “Jody” Savage Wetherford , age 73, of Braselton passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018. She was a member of Harmony Hall Baptist Church. She enjoyed arts and crafts and working. Mrs. Wetherford loved her family and helping people. Survivors include her daughter Kimberly Pennington and husband Steve; brothers Edward Savage and wife Cathrine of...

Kay Payne Parten

Kay Payne Parten

Aug 27, 2018

Kay Payne Parten , age 61, of Winder passed away Monday, August 27, 2018. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Mount Tabor...

Joshua Franklin Pirkle, Jr.

Joshua Franklin Pirkle, Jr.

Aug 25, 2018

Joshua Franklin “Frank” Pirkle, Jr. , age 66, of Hoschton, GA died Saturday, August 25, 2018, after an extended battle with heart disease. A lifelong resident of Hoschton, Frank was a faithful follower of Christ and a member of Christ Place Church in Oakwood, GA. He graduated from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) with an...

Joanne Day Ulwelling

Joanne Day Ulwelling

Aug 25, 2018

Joanne Day Ulwelling , age 84, of Braselton passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018. Survivors include her son William John Ulwelling of Harleysville, PA; daughter Joanne Marie Scrocca and husband Christopher; sister Mary Angela Reinmann and the late John “Jack” of OH; grandchildren Samantha Trauger, Alexander Jacob Trauger; step grandchild Angelo Scrocca and wife Tayler;...

Carol K. Kappler

Carol K. Kappler

Aug 19, 2018

Carol K. Kappler , age 78, of Hoschton passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018. Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Carol Madeline Camp

Carol Madeline Camp

Aug 19, 2018

Carol Madeline Camp , age 49, of Winder passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018. She loved sewing and was very artistic. She enjoyed being a nurse and helping others. She was a fantastic nurse for over 25 years. Mrs. Camp was a devoted wife and mother; who loved her family and her marriage. Survivors include her parents...

Mark J. Dodd

Mark J. Dodd

Aug 19, 2018

Mark J. Dodd, age 66, of Winder passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018.  Mr. Dodd is survived by his wife Patricia “Patsy” Dodd; son Mark Dodd, Jr. and wife Laura of Newnan; daughters April Dodd, Mary Dodd and Margie Dodd; stepdaughters Lisa Helms, Sharon Mathis and husband Terry all of Winder; brother Jack Dodd; sisters...

Larry James Crowe

Larry James Crowe

Aug 18, 2018

Larry James Crowe, age 57, of Hoschton passed Saturday, August 18, 2018.  He enjoyed working on cars and trucks. He loved his pets and the beach. His nickname was Frog. Survivors include his wife Pam Lee Crowe; sons Larry James Crowe, Jr. of Covington and Brian Johnson and wife Alex of Braselton; daughter Mandy McSpadden...

Christopher Dale Taylor

Christopher Dale Taylor

Aug 17, 2018

Christopher Dale Taylor , age 57, of Winder passed away Friday, August 17, 2018.  Mr. Taylor loved to fish, watch baseball and he also coached Dixie Youth Baseball.  He was a Georgia Bulldog fan and enjoyed throwing horseshoes. Survivors include his sons Justin Partain and Amy Jones significant other and Cory Taylor all of Winder;...

Robert Samuel Waters

Robert Samuel Waters

Aug 14, 2018

Robert Samuel Waters , age 64, of Cumming passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Viola Ella Moore

Viola Ella Moore

Aug 12, 2018

Viola Ella Fowler Moore , age 89, of Winder passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018. Memorial services will be held 11:00 am Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Morningside Baptist Church. Pastor Billy King will be officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Morningside Baptist Church. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy...