Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Apr 25, 2018

James P. Akers, age 80, of Auburn passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Apr 24, 2018

Dorothy L. Pittman Yearwood , age 93, of Bethlehem passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018.  Mrs. Yearwood loved spending time with her family.  She enjoyed gardening, fishing and visiting museums. Survivors include her sons John. E. Yearwood and wife Susan of Lake Oconee, David Yearwood and wife Amy of New York; brother James Pittman and wife...

Apr 21, 2018

Laura Lou Hubbard of Decatur, GA passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018. She was born on November 23, 1935, and she lived a long life of 82 years.

She is preceded in death by two brothers and two sister-in-laws; James Cecil Dyer and wife; Carmen; Buddy Glen Dyer and wife, Dorothy. She is...

Apr 13, 2018

Peter Radcliff Drake , age 75, of Braselton passed away Friday, April 13, 2018.  Mr. Drake was a United States Army veteran.  His hobbies included wood working, in which he and his son David just completed a project, and boating on Lake Lanier.  He had a passion for animals too.  Survivors include his wife of 44...

Apr 7, 2018

Donald Leonard Forrester, age 65, of Hoschton passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018.  Graveside services will be held 9:30 am Monday, April 30, 2018 with military honors at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Apr 4, 2018

Eva Mae Clark , age 76, of Winder passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018. She was a member of Center Methodist Church. Survivors include her sons Ray Clark of Winder, Ricky Clark of Winder and Randy Clark and wife Kristie of Winder; brother Ernest Self and wife Juanita of Auburn; grandchildren Joshua Clark and wife Theda,...

Mar 31, 2018

Ruoying Chen , age 52, of Dacula passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018. Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Mar 31, 2018

Joe Conrad Cochran , age 84, of Athens passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018. Survivors include his wife Margie Cochran; step son Ricky Carter; daughter Karen Roop; brother Leon Cochran; sister DeLene Cochran; 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Mar 29, 2018

Calvin Frederick Lindbergh , age 92, of Buford passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018.  Mr. Lindbergh was a United States Navy veteran.  He loved his family.  He was a member of Life Church International where he sang in the choir. Mr. Lindbergh played in the drum and bugle corps. He enjoyed watching birds. Survivors include his sons James...

Mar 28, 2018

Birtie Mae Page , age 89, of Braselton passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018. Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, GA 30548, wwwlawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Mar 27, 2018

Joshua Gary Tolson , age 32, of Buford passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.