Obituaries

Ina Brenda Maddox

Ina Brenda Maddox

Sep 2, 2014

Ina Brenda Maddox , age 63, of Pendergrass passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2014. She was survived by her mother Florene Maddox and son Ricky Maddox. She is preceded in death by her father Ernest Maddox.  Ina was a member of Walnut Fork Baptist Church. Graveside Services will be held 11:00 am Thursday, September 4, 2014 at...

James Thomas Mize

James Thomas Mize

Aug 31, 2014

James Thomas Mize , age 70, of Hoschton passed away Sunday, August 31, 2014.  He loved to hunt and fish.  He was survived by his wife Sandra Mize; sons Wayne Mize of Winder, Johnny Mize of Hoschton; daughter Katrina Johnson and husband Mike of Hoschton; brother Tyrone Mize and wife Susan of Commerce; sister Willie Lou Stoyle...

Deborah Elaine Gunter

Deborah Elaine Gunter

Aug 27, 2014

Deborah Elaine Gunter , age 58, of Hoschton passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2014. Deborah enjoyed reading, cooking and she loved her family.  She was survived by her son Greg Brock and wife Maria of Elberton; brothers Ray Gunter and wife Martha of Hoschton, Larry Gunter and wife Charlotte of Royston; sisters Frances Sullens of  Lula, Ann...

Ray Ballard

Ray Ballard

Aug 26, 2014

Ray Ballard , age 50, of Gainesville passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2014.  Ray attended South Hall Middle School and Johnson High School.  He enjoyed fishing and wrestling. Ray worked several years at Fieldale Farms in Gainesville.  He was survived by his daughters Savanna Ballard and Alison Ballard both of Villa Rica; sisters Deborah Fisher of Murrayville,...

Helen G. Olek

Helen G. Olek

Aug 26, 2014

Helen G. Olek , age 98, of Hoschton and formerly of North Dakota passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2014.  Funeral Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Norman Joseph Digiulio

Norman Joseph Digiulio

Aug 25, 2014

Norman Joseph DiGiulio , “Grandpa Norm”, age 72, of Auburn, Georgia passed away suddenly on Monday August 25, 2014. He was born in 1942 in Chicago Heights, Illinois. He was an Interior Decorator/Painter, Real Estate Salesman, and most recently retired from the Home Depot after many years of service. He also bred and showed German Shepherds in...

James Harrison

James Harrison

Aug 24, 2014

James Ray Harrison , age 41, of Monroe passed away Sunday, August 24, 2014. He was survived by his wife Betsy Harrison; mother Nancy Ann Harper; sons Ricky Lee Haney and wife Carry, Clayton James Harrison; daughters Dazie Rae Sexton and Savannah Shae Harrison; brother Johnny Harrison; sisters Brandy Elliott; Tabitha, Tambala Moore and step sister Renee...

Lavonda Ann Hamilton

Lavonda Ann Hamilton

Aug 24, 2014

Lavonda Ann Hamilton , age 48, of Hoschton passed away Sunday, August 24, 2014.  She was survived by her father Hollis Mitchell, Sr.; mother Mary Mitchell; significant other Patric Brothers, Sr.; daughter Crystal Barron and boyfriend Patric Brothers, Jr.; brother Hollis Mitchell, Jr. and wife Emily; sisters Wendy Jones and Raul Martinez; Raenaill Strickland and husband Billy....

Margaret Dale Lyons

Margaret Dale Lyons

Aug 20, 2014

Margaret Dale Lyons , age 71, of Winder passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2014.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

James Lamar Ford

James Lamar Ford

Aug 18, 2014

James Lamar Ford , age 75, of Winder passed away Monday, August 18, 2014. He enjoyed woodworking and was a very successful gardener.  He was survived by his wife Sara Ford; sons Donald Ford, James Ford and wife Theresa; step son Wayne Aaron; brother Frank Ford and wife Mary Ann; sisters Clara Thomas and husband Donald, Sara...

Jean Rupple Anderson

Jean Rupple Anderson

Aug 17, 2014

Jean Rupple Anderson , age 81, of Hoschton passed away Sunday, August 17, 2014.  Jean was a professional model and worked as an airline stewardess for United Airlines.  She was survived by her loving husband of 59 years Richard E. Anderson; son Terry R. Anderson and wife Bonnie of Hoschton; grandchildren Pamela Anderson, Richard Anderson, Jada White...

Mark David Hartman

Mark David Hartman

Aug 16, 2014

Mark David Hartman , age 44, of Braselton passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Randall "Randy" Joe Lee

Randall "Randy" Joe Lee

Aug 12, 2014

Randall “Randy” Joe Lee , age 58, of Flowery Branch was called home Tuesday, August 12, 2014. He was born in Columbus, GA, served in the United States Army and then retired as a carpenter. Randy was loved by everyone and never met a stranger. He loved to fish, was well known for his silly jokes and...

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...