Obituaries

Gary Wayne Wood

Gary Wayne Wood

Jan 12, 2016

Gary Wayne Wood , age 62, of Hoschton passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016.  No services are planned at this time.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.

Stephanie Lea Jones

Stephanie Lea Jones

Jan 9, 2016

Stephanie Lea Jones , age 41, of Jefferson passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016.  Survivors include her daughters Heather McCulloch and husband Justin Gray of Jefferson, Hannah McCulloch of FL, Kaitlyn McCulloch of Jefferson; brothers Stephen Dale and wife Christy Fowler, Todd Dale, Jeffery Dale, Judson Stewart, Andrew Dale; sisters Diana Lilly and husband Edwin, Destiny...

Mildred Ann Murphy

Mildred Ann Murphy

Jan 5, 2016

Mildred Ann Murphy , age 81, of Winder passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016.  Survivors include two sons; a daughter and a host of other relatives.  No services are planned at this time.  In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans at dav.org.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548,...

Harry Douglas Bates

Harry Douglas Bates

Jan 5, 2016

Harry Douglas Bates , born March 4, 1940 in Experiment, GA to Wendell Robert Bates and Frances Price Bates passed into the presence of our Lord January 5, 2016. He graduated from the Georgia Academy for the Blind 1958. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture from the University of Georgia, Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling...

Charles Howard Heinbaugh

Charles Howard Heinbaugh

Jan 4, 2016

Charles Howard Heinbaugh , age 83, of Winder died Monday, January 4, 2016. Charles was employed for 35 years with Kennedy Space Center. Survivors include his daughters Kim Griffin and husband Anthony of Winder, Lisa Kaufman and husband Al of NJ; sister Janet Tyre of IN; grandchildren Jessica Munro and husband Ben, Keith Griffin, Eric Griffin...

Lynette Bentley Byrd

Lynette Bentley Byrd

Jan 3, 2016

Lynette Bentley Byrd , age 65, of Bethlehem passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016.  Survivors include son Johnny Green; daughter Angela Dire; brother Junior Bentley and Johnny Bentley; sister Sarah Price; grandchildren Sadie Green, Ashley Rowe, Amber Green, Kaitlyn Green, Cynthia Sargent, Jessica Rafferty and husband Tony, Jonathon Brownlee and fiancée Jennifer, Luke Morrell and wife...

Shane William Hyde

Shane William Hyde

Jan 1, 2016

Shane William Hyde , age 43, of Winder passed away Friday, January 1, 2016.  Survivors include his father J.R. Givens; mother Shirley Ann James; girlfriend Christine; daughter Zoey Sullivan and brother Chad Hyde and wife Tina of Buford.  Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  Pastors Everett...

Claudia Dale Eppinger

Claudia Dale Eppinger

Dec 27, 2015

Claudia Dale Eppinger , age 71, of Braselton passed away Sunday, December 27, 2015.  Claudia was a very charitable person. She loved life, cooking, shopping, and her family.  Survivors include her husband Charles Eppinger; son George Stoddard of Social Circle, daughters Gloria D. Whitehead and husband Hugh of Social Circle, Cristy Shipwash and Michael of Braselton,...

Helena K. Melnick

Helena K. Melnick

Dec 23, 2015

Helena K. Melnick was born July 2, 1950 to Peter and Pleun Henry in New York, New York and died peacefully in Hoschton, Georgia on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. She was the beloved wife of Steven J. Melnick (deceased) for 45 years. She is survived by her two daughters, Tracey (Paul) Slack and Sandra (Chris) Rack with...

Herbert Angus Turner

Herbert Angus Turner

Dec 14, 2015

Herbert Angus Turner , age 78, of Braselton passed away Monday, December 14, 2015. Mr. Turner was a Master Sergeant and veteran in the United States Air Force. He was a Mason and loved planes. Herbert was employed with the Federal Aviation Administration as an air traffic controller. Survivors include his son Tim Turner of IL;...

Johnny Ray "Jr" Hammond

Johnny Ray "Jr" Hammond

Dec 2, 2015

Johnny Ray “JR” Hammond , age 71, of Winder passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015.  Survivors include his wife Pat Hammond; sons Keith Hammond and late wife Lucille and Jason Hammond; daughter Carisa Friend and fiancé Art Allen; brothers the late Leroy Hammond and wife Bobbie, Franklin Hammond and late wife Elaine; sister Joyce Self and...

Mary Ann Burgess

Mary Ann Burgess

Dec 1, 2015

Mary Ann Burgess , age 39, of Auburn passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015.  Mary Ann graduated from Shiloh High School and Berry College. Mary Ann loved her family and was a member at 12 Stone Church Hamilton Mill.  She is survived by her husband Robert Burgess; parents Al and Nancy Huff; son Sterling Burgess; daughter...

Martha Logan Barnett

Martha Logan Barnett

Nov 29, 2015

Martha Logan Barnett , age 88, of Winder passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015.  Graveside services will be held 3:00 pm Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Alta Vista Cemetery in Gainesville, GA.  The family will receive friends 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton,...

Vonda Sue Cooper

Vonda Sue Cooper

Nov 27, 2015

Vonda Sue Cooper , age 55, of Statham passed away Friday, November 27, 2015. A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Winder Church of God of Prophecy.  Pastor Jerry Gaddis and Pastor Fredrick Sunley will be officiating.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Beatrice Merle Crosby Mcglasson

Beatrice Merle Crosby Mcglasson

Nov 27, 2015

Beatrice Merle Crosby McGlasson , age 66, of Winder passed away Friday, November 27, 2015.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4352 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Philip Anthony Maresca, Jr.

Philip Anthony Maresca, Jr.

Nov 24, 2015

Philip Anthony Maresca, Jr ., age 63, of Hoschton passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015.  Born December 29, 1951 he was the son of the late Philip Maresca, Sr. and Lucy Destefano.  Mr. Maresca was a long time co-owner of Natures 5th Season retail store in Gwinnett County, GA and finished his career with Publix Supermarket. ...

Lance Ascencio Lloyd

Lance Ascencio Lloyd

Nov 23, 2015

Lance Ascencio Lloyd , age 76, of Hoschton passed away Monday, November 23, 2015.  The family will receive friends 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment will be held at a later date in Jamaica.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Brittany Leann Hattaway

Brittany Leann Hattaway

Nov 21, 2015

Brittany LeAnn Hattaway , age 31, of Winterville passed away Saturday, November 21, 2015.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Jerry Lynn Ellis

Jerry Lynn Ellis

Nov 19, 2015

Jerry Lynn Ellis , age 65, of Jefferson passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015.  He is survived by his son Joey Ellis; daughter April Martin and husband Chuck; and 4 grandchildren. The family will honor Mr. Ellis’ request and not hold any services.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Holly Yevonne Blount Mclaughlin

Holly Yevonne Blount Mclaughlin

Nov 19, 2015

Holly Yevonne Blount McLaughlin , age 49, of Winder passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015.  Survivors include her mother Loretta Blount; daughters Tabitha Ledbetter and fiancé Justin Griffin, Felicia Ledbetter and Jadan McLaughlin; brothers Tracy Blount and wife Tina and Micky Blount; sisters Beth Hanby, Ginger Westmoreland and late husband Jeff, Shelly Poore and husband Rick,...