Obituaries

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.

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.