Obituaries

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...

Leona Frances Davis

Leona Frances Davis

Jun 7, 2014

Leona Frances Davis , age 87, of Flowery Branch passed away Saturday June 7, 2014.  Leona grew up on a farm 10 miles outside of Dublin, GA.  The first time she ever went to town she was 13 years old.  She loved to dance and by all accounts was very light on her feet.  Leona enjoyed fishing...

Betty Lynn Wheeler

Betty Lynn Wheeler

Jun 6, 2014

Betty Lynn Wheeler , age 60, of Gainesville passed away Friday, June 6, 2014.  Arrangments by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Leona Davis

Leona Davis

Jun 6, 2014

Leona Davis , age 88, of Flowery Branch passed away Friday, June 6, 2014. Funeral Services will be held  11:00 am Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at  Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Monday, June 9, 2014 at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548,...

Lillian Leggett Edelen

Lillian Leggett Edelen

Jun 6, 2014

Lillian Leggett Edelen , age 96, of Dacula and formerly of Washington, NC passed away Friday, June 6, 2014.  Mrs. Edelen was a member of Mother of Mercy Catholic Church and the North Carolina Mayflower Society.  She was survived by her 2 sons Philip Neale Edelen and wife Myrna of Dacula, GA, Ernest Franklin Edelen and wife...

Jean M. Agan

Jean M. Agan

Jun 5, 2014

Jean M. Agan , age 82, of Winder and formerly of Marietta passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014.  Mrs. Agan was survived by her daughters Pat Agan of Winder and Diane Hobbs and husband Richard of Winder; granddaughter Lindsay Bray of Marietta.  A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Arrangements by Lawson...

Harold Edgar Parton

Harold Edgar Parton

Jun 5, 2014

Harold Edgar Parton , age 51, of Auburn passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Willie Mae Howell

Willie Mae Howell

Jun 3, 2014

Willie Mae Howell , age 65, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2014.  Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  Rev. Douglas Lee will be officiating.  Interment will be held at Chapel Christian Cemetery, 776 Chapel Church Rd. Winder, GA  30680. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m....