Obituaries

Jerry M. Bates

Jerry M. Bates

May 14, 2016

Jerry M. Bates , age 74, of Braselton and formerly of Haleyville, AL passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on October 23, 1941 in Winston County, Haleyville, Al, but was a resident of GA for the past 50 years. Jerry was a United States Army veteran....

Nancy Lee Gunn

Nancy Lee Gunn

May 13, 2016

Nancy Lee Duke Gunn , age 65, of Jefferson passed away Friday, May 13, 2016.  Nancy graduated with honors from DeKalb College with an Associates in Science and became a registered professional nurse in 1984.  She went on to work for 23 years at the Women’s Pavilion at Gwinnett Medical Center. She retired in 2006. Survivors...

Linda Gail Maddox

Linda Gail Maddox

May 13, 2016

Linda Gail Maddox , age 63, of Winder passed away Friday, May 13, 2016.  Her hobbies were playing BINGO and picnics.  She loved her dogs, church and gospel singing.  Survivors include her husband James Earl Day; mother Rachel Everett and a host of other relatives.  She is preceded in death by her father George Dodd.  Funeral...

Maly Thao

Maly Thao

May 13, 2016

Maly Thao , age 26, of Lawrenceville passed away Friday, May 13, 2016.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 11 thru Monday, June 13, 2016 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment will be held Monday, June 13, 2016 at White Chapel Cemetery, 1832 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, GA, 30096.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532...

Christopher Lee Michael Sellers

Christopher Lee Michael Sellers

May 13, 2016

Christopher Lee Michael Sellers , age 42, of Cumming and formerly of Baxley passed away Friday, May 13, 2016.  Survivors include his wife Lorie Sellers; parents Larry and Mary Sellers of Cleveland; sons Ethan Sellers and Devin Sellers; daughter Amber Sellers, step daughters Ellie Mullins Davidson, Hilary Mullins Lovell and Frankie Mullins; brother Tim Hipps and...

Mattie Lou Lee

Mattie Lou Lee

May 11, 2016

Mattie Lou Lee , age 91, of Braselton passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016.  Mattie liked flowers and enjoyed gardening.  She loved her family, grandchildren and her dogs.  She is survived by her sons Bobby Ray Lee, Horace Arthur Lee, Jimmy Ray Lee and wife Deborah all of Braselton; daughters Nancy Patricia Groves and husband Ron...

Lc Funderburk

Lc Funderburk

May 10, 2016

LC Funderburk , age 83, of Jefferson passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016.  LC loved his family, fishing and he was a big NASCAR car fan.  Survivors include his wife Irene Hollis Funderburk of Jefferson; sons Ricky Funderburk and wife Pam of FL, Randall Lynn Funderburk and wife Lorraine of Newborn; brothers T.W. Funderburk and wife...

Dewey Anderson

Dewey Anderson

May 8, 2016

Dewey Anderson , age 80, of Flowery Branch passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016.  Funeral services were held 7:00 pm Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  The family received friends 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the funeral home.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org,...

William Thomas "Tommy" Self, Jr.

William Thomas "Tommy" Self, Jr.

May 7, 2016

William Thomas “Tommy” Self Jr. , age 55, of Hoschton lost his long battle with cancer on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.  Survivors included his mother Annette Self of Stone Mountain; sister Darlene Williams and husband Chris of Ohio; aunt Eva Mae Clark of Winder; uncle Earnest and wife Juanita Self of...

Deborah Ann Peppers

Deborah Ann Peppers

May 7, 2016

Deborah Ann Peppers , age 55, of Winder, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016.  Deborah loved spending time with her family and grandchildren.  Survivors include her parents James Clyde and Joy Lee King; son Barry Peppers, Richard Anthony Peppers, Shane Peppers and wife Nichoel, Brandon Peppers and wife Ashley; daughters Angie Woody, Stephanie Peppers, Jessica Vaughan;...

Monroe Brady Tench

Monroe Brady Tench

May 6, 2016

Monroe Brady Tench , age 71, of Commerce passed away Friday, May 6, 2016.  Monroe was an United States Army veteran.  He loved his family and his animals.  Survivors include his son James Monroe Tench of Commerce; daughters Laura Frink of Gainesville, Connie Griffeth and husband Mark of Hoschton, Allison Wilkinson of Cleveland; brothers Mickey Tench...

Brandi Sue Darling

Brandi Sue Darling

May 5, 2016

Brandi Sue Darling , age 31, of Auburn passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016. Survivors include her mother Mary Elrod and step father Thomas of Auburn; father Donnie LeJeune and step mother Faye of LA; brother Michael LeJeune; sisters Nikki McCullough and husband Craig of Jefferson; LeDawn Trahan of LA; Robyn Stockton and Christina McNiel both...

Donald Bruce Miles

Donald Bruce Miles

May 4, 2016

Donald “Donnie” Bruce Miles , age 71, of Braselton passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016. Donnie was born in Maryland and moved to Georgia in 1994.  Survivors include his wife of 20 years Vicky Oliver Miles; daughter Tamara Cooper and husband James of MD; step sons Robert Tuttle and Richard Tuttle both of MD; brother Reginald...

William David Sandstrom

William David Sandstrom

May 3, 2016

William David Sandstrom , age 66, of Braselton was born on Nov. 17, 1949, and passed away on May 3, 2016 from complications following a cerebral hemorrhage. Depending on when you met Bill, you may remember him in a way quite special to you. “Billy” Sandstrom developed his dedication to hard work and his love for...

Jimmie Paulette Curry

Jimmie Paulette Curry

Apr 29, 2016

Jimmie Paulette Curry , age 73, of Auburn passed away Friday, April 29, 2016.  Jimmie was a member of Trinity Baptist Church of Auburn.  She loved her family and grandchildren.  Survivors include her son Michael Curry of Commerce; daughters Lisa Bradley and husband David of Hoschton, Catherine Bremer of Commerce; sister LaDonna Abbott and husband Andrew...

H. Ross Jones

H. Ross Jones

Apr 25, 2016

H. Ross Jones , age 87, of Winder passed away Monday, April 25, 2016.  He was a beloved father and grandfather.  Survivors include his daughter Katherine Anne Colby and husband Shayne of Winder, step daughter Brenda Cotton and husband Craig; step sons Daniel Morgan and wife Vicki, Michael Morgan all of VA; grandchildren MacKenzie, Emily, Dustin,...

Robert Edward Lee

Robert Edward Lee

Apr 25, 2016

Robert Edward Lee , age 66, of Hoschton passed away Monday, April 25, 2016.  Robert was a Vietnam Army Veteran, he was a minister of the Gospel, he collected antiques, he was a carpenter and loved farming.  Robert was a beloved husband, daddy and granddaddy.  Survivors include his wife of 46 years Sarah J. Lee; daughter...

John Daniel Mills

John Daniel Mills

Apr 21, 2016

John Daniel Mills , age 74, of Gillsville passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Mary Frances Burton

Mary Frances Burton

Apr 21, 2016

Mary Frances Burton , age 77, of Monroe passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016.  Mary loved the Lord, gospel music, her family, gardening, puzzles and canning.  She helped in the clothes closet program in Kentucky with the baptist church.  She is survived by her son Richard Burton of Monroe; daughters Frances Elaine Burton of Monroe, Lura...

Loyd Iven Shipley

Loyd Iven Shipley

Apr 19, 2016

Loyd Iven Shipley , age 67, of Bethlehem passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016.  He loved motorcycles and his family.  Survivors include his sons Horace Shipley and Sabrina Anderson of Monroe, David Shipley and wife Holli of Winder; daughter Kaye Slaton of Winder; sister Peggy Langley and husband Rick of Auburn; 14 grandchildren and 2 great...