Obituaries

Charlotte Ann Bowman

Charlotte Ann Bowman

Jul 21, 2014

Charlotte Ann Bowman , age 62, of Dacula passed away Monday, July 21, 2014.  Charlotte loved life and her family.  She was a kind and gentle hearted person who helped everyone.  She was survived by her daughters Robin Hall and husband Rusty of Winder, Shelly Johnson and husband Tim of Dacula; brothers Kenneth Kitchens and wife Patricia...

Pamela Dale Williams

Pamela Dale Williams

Jul 18, 2014

Pamela Dale Williams , age 56, of Statham passed away Friday, July 18, 2014.  Pamela was a devoted mother, sister and aunt.  She was survived by her son Brandon and wife Gina of OR; brother Kenneth Williams of Statham; sister Denise Faulkner of Statham; nieces Tiffany and husband Matt Garrett, Haley Faulkner and nephew Colin Faulkner.  Arrangements...

James Matthew Brown

James Matthew Brown

Jul 10, 2014

James Matthew Brown , age 47, of Middleburg, Fl passed away Thursday, July 10, 2014.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, GA 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.

Michael Normann Newirth

Michael Normann Newirth

Jul 9, 2014

Michael Normann Newirth , age 53, of Auburn passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2014.  Mike worked in restaurants for 35 years, was a chef, and has cooked for celebrities like John Smoltz and Ron White.  He was a wonderful cook and loved to cook for his favorite charities.  He was survived by his wife Val Newirth; father...

Mary Helen Shaver

Mary Helen Shaver

Jul 9, 2014

Mary Helen Shaver, age 91, of Kennesaw passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2014.  Funeral Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, GA  30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.

Beverly Jean Devoe

Beverly Jean Devoe

Jul 5, 2014

Beverly Jean Devoe , age 53, of Monroe passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Victoria V. Schlafer

Victoria V. Schlafer

Jul 5, 2014

Victoria V. Schlafer , age 57, of Nicholson, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Douglas Merrill Walker

Douglas Merrill Walker

Jul 4, 2014

Douglas Merrill Walker , age 68, of Jefferson passed away Friday, July 4, 2014.  Merrill was a family man who loved spending time with his family and friends.  He will be missed by Holly, his shih tzu.  He was an avid NASCAR fan and civil war buff. He was survived by his wife of 29 years Sherry...

Jessie May Edmondson

Jessie May Edmondson

Jul 2, 2014

Jessie May Edmondson, age 46, of Bethlehem, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014.  She was survived by parents Oscar and Frances Moon; son Jeffery Edmondson of Winder; daughter Jessica Peppers of Statham; brothers Melvin Moon of Bethlehem, Robert Pug Moon of Bethlehem, Riley Moon  and wife Joye of Lawrenceville, Lawrence Moon of Bethlehem, and James Moon of...

Patricia Norton

Patricia Norton

Jun 28, 2014

Patricia Norton , age 75, of Winder passed away Saturday, June 28, 2014. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www. lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Jose Arturo Islas

Jose Arturo Islas

Jun 22, 2014

Jose Arturo Islas , 84, of Pendergrass, GA, passed on to be with the Lord on June 22, 2014. Jose was born on March 2, 1930 in General Teran, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He migrated to Miami, FL in 1955 and resided there until his retirement from the Coca-Cola Co. in 1980. He then moved to Wauchula, FL...

Floyd Fowler

Floyd Fowler

Jun 20, 2014

Floyd Fowler , age 72, of Winder passed away Friday, June 20, 2014.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

John L. Griffitts

John L. Griffitts

Jun 15, 2014

John L. Griffitts , age 71, of Hoschton, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014.  Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Peggy Matthews Griffitts; daughter and son-in-law Kimberly and Shannon Sell of Hoschton and daughter Angie Armistead and fiancee James Ballard of Roswell.  John was a proud Papa to grandchildren Kate and...

Steve Kormendi

Steve Kormendi

Jun 15, 2014

Steve Kormendi , age 87, of Braselton passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Marian Louise Short

Marian Louise Short

Jun 14, 2014

Marian Louise Short , age 53, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Winder, GA on Saturday June 14, 2014. Marian was born in Chicago, IL and grew up in Green Bay, WI. She loved her family, friends, pets, and the Green Bay Packers. She was always very caring, optimistic, and saw the good in everyone. Marian...

Katsuyo Gentile

Katsuyo Gentile

Jun 12, 2014

Katsuyo Gentile , age 88, of Winder passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Nellie Ann Simpson

Nellie Ann Simpson

Jun 12, 2014

Nellie Ann Simpson , age 71, of Auburn passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014.  A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Auburn First Baptist Church.  Pastor Chris Parkins will be officiating.  Mrs. Simpson is preceded in death by her husband the late Herbert Simpson; her parents Harold and Francis McDowell.  She...

Arlene Howard

Arlene Howard

Jun 12, 2014

Arlene Howard , age 59, of Suwanee, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014.  Funeral Services will be held 3:00 p.m. Monday, June 16, 2014 at Lawson Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends 1:00 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, June 16, 2014 at the funeral home.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548,...

Martha Ruth Buffington

Martha Ruth Buffington

Jun 11, 2014

Martha Ruth Buffington , age 96, of Hoschton passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014. She was a native Atlantan and lived in Hall County since 1980 and was a member of Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church in East Point, GA. Mrs. Buffington was the daughter of the late John William and Ollie Kidd Tankersley and was married  62...

Thomas Wayne Brock

Thomas Wayne Brock

Jun 10, 2014

Thomas Wayne Brock , age 53, of Winder passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014.  Thomas was an avid sports fan including baseball, football and NASCAR.  His hobbies were fishing and gardening.  He loved his dogs ToTo and Sassy.  He was survived by his significant other Nancy Jan Toole of Winder; son Duane Brock and wife Bridgette of...