Obituaries

Marion Langford Threlkeld

Marion Langford Threlkeld

Aug 11, 2014

Marion Langford Threlkeld , age 87, of Atlanta passed away Monday, August 11, 2014. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, September 13, 2014 at the Church of Our Savior Episcopal Church, 1068 North Highland Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA.  A reception will be  held following the services in the Parish Hall. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral...

Jack Dempsey Payne

Jack Dempsey Payne

Aug 9, 2014

Jack Dempsey Payne aka “Grandpa Jack” passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the age of 70. He was a resident of Hoschton but was loved by friends around the world. He had a kind, generous spirit, a quick wit, and a love of laughter. He always had a colorful story ready to bring a smile to...

Christopher Scott Bishop I

Christopher Scott Bishop I

Aug 8, 2014

Christopher Scott Bishop I , age 56 of Winder passed away Friday, August 8, 2014.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Willie Lou Knight

Willie Lou Knight

Aug 8, 2014

Willie Lou Knight , age 92, of Winder passed away Friday, August 8, 2014. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Stella "Cindy" Mcduffie

Stella "Cindy" Mcduffie

Aug 4, 2014

Stella “Cindy McDuffie” , age 59, of Norcross passed away Monday, August 4, 2014.  She was survived by her husband Gregory McDuffie; son Marcus McDuffie of Doraville; daughter DeDe McDuffie of Norcross; brother Billy Wallace; sisters Joyce Wallace and Faye Perry; grandchildren CJ and Ethan.  Funeral Services will be held 11:00 am Thursday, August 7, 2014 at...

Ronald Sherwin Perritt

Ronald Sherwin Perritt

Aug 3, 2014

Ronald Sherwin Perritt , age 58, of Hoschton passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014. A Memorial Service will be held 3:00 pm Saturday, August 9, 2014 at Hurley United Methodist Church, 21901 Mississippi 613, Moss Point, MS, 39562. Rev. Ed Murphy will be officiating. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966....

Glenn Thomas Johnson, Jr.

Glenn Thomas Johnson, Jr.

Aug 2, 2014

Glenn Thomas “Tommy” Johnson Jr ., age 56, of Jefferson and formerly Buford passed away at his home in Jefferson on Saturday August 2, 2014. He was born January 27, 1958 in Atlanta. He was the son of the late Glenn Thomas Johnson Sr., Frances Forhand Johnson Ward and stepfather Charles Clifford Ward. He is survived by...

Johnny Wayne Gaddis

Johnny Wayne Gaddis

Aug 2, 2014

Johnny Wayne Gaddis , age 53, of Winder passed away Saturday, August 2, 2014.  Johnny was survived by his mother Mary Gaddis; brothers Gary L. Gaddis and James W. Gaddis and wife Judy; sister Melissa J. Ward all of Winder.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Kenneth Wayne Newman

Kenneth Wayne Newman

Jul 31, 2014

Kenneth Wayne Newman , age 51, of Oxford passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014.  He is survived by his sisters Marilyn Carter,  Amanda Dickerson and husband Larry, Paulette Andres and husband John’ Margaret Stockton, Hazel Hensley and Diane Ballard; nephew Nelson McKenzie, Jr., niece Marlena Sweeney and a host of other relatives.  He is preceded in death...

Lottie Healan

Lottie Healan

Jul 31, 2014

Lottie Healan , age 85, of Winder passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Omer "Boggie" Carter

Omer "Boggie" Carter

Jul 30, 2014

Omer “Boggie” Carter , age 53, of Jefferson passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2014.  Omer loved horseback riding, race car driving and was a dirt track driver, fishing, hunting, camping, having cookouts, spending time at Coker Sales Barn and he loved his family and friends. He was survived by his wife Molly Kay Carter of Jefferson; son...

Sherry Lynn Jolley

Sherry Lynn Jolley

Jul 29, 2014

Sherry Lynn Jolley , age 57, of Winder passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2014.  Sherry was a wonderful wife, sister, mother and grandmother.  She had a beautiful smile and was a delight to be around. She was survived by her husband Bobby Jolley of Winder; son Bobby J. Jolley, Jr. and wife Bonnie of IL; daughter Charity...

Steven J. Melnick

Steven J. Melnick

Jul 27, 2014

Steven J. Melnick, age 65, of Hoschton passed away Sunday, July 27, 2014.  Steven was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend.  Mr. Melnick served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and was employed for over 25 years for Motorola of Gwinnett.  He and his wife Helena were married in 1970 in Bloomfield,...

Theresa Motes

Theresa Motes

Jul 27, 2014

Theresa Motes , age 55, of Gainesville passed away Sunday, July 27, 2014.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Reba Maxey

Reba Maxey

Jul 26, 2014

Reba W. Maxey , age 79, of Winder passed away Saturday, July 26, 2014 peacefully at home with her only surviving son Todd Morgan and wife Sandra following extended illnesses.  She also was survived by her granddaughters Shelby Morgan and Carly Morgan.  She is preceded in death by her husband Charles Maxey; sons Ray Morgan, Mike Morgan...

Phillip Marion Howard

Phillip Marion Howard

Jul 25, 2014

Phillip Marion Howard , age 60, of Jefferson passed away Friday, July 25, 2014.  Phillip enjoyed going camping and had a passion for cars.  He was a devoted husband, father, brother and grandfather.  He was survived by his wife of 25 years of marriage Cleda Howard; sons Phillip L. Howard, and Nicholas Howard; daughter Candace Howard; brothers...

Perry Louis Mote

Perry Louis Mote

Jul 24, 2014

Perry Louis Mote , age 62, of Talmo passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014.  He was survived by his sons Chasen Mote and significant other Cory Firestine; Frankie Mote and wife Jamaica and Leon Mote; daughters Sandra Hinkelman, Tanya Robinson and husband Shane; brothers Terry Mote and wife Alma, 3 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.  He is...

Houa Yong Xiong

Houa Yong Xiong

Jul 23, 2014

Houa Yong Xiong , age 72, of  Oxford passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2014.  Graveside Services and Interment will be held 11:00 a.m. Sunday, August 3, 2014 at Laurel Hills Memory Gardens in Hiawassee.  The family will receive friends 7:00 a.m. Friday, August 1, 2014 to 7:00 a.m. Sunday, August 3, 2014 at Lawson Funeral Home. Funeral...

Yee Lee

Yee Lee

Jul 22, 2014

Yee Lee , age 99, of Monroe passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2014.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, GA  30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.

Jay Neal Alderman

Jay Neal Alderman

Jul 21, 2014

Jay Neal Alderman, age 52, of Milledgeville passed away Monday, July 21, 2014.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, GA  30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.