Obituaries

Maida Johnson Forrester

Maida Johnson Forrester

May 6, 2014

Maida Johnson Forrester , age 89, of Jefferson passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014.  Mrs. Forrester retired from Southern Bell after 40 years with perfect attendance.  She was born and raised in Canton, GA and was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Canton. She is survived by her sisters Mary Glenn Johnson Mitchell and Rachel Johnson...

Marilyn Ann Taynor

Marilyn Ann Taynor

May 5, 2014

Marilyn Ann Taynor , age 74, of Auburn passed away Monday, May 5, 2014.  The family will hold a private memorial at a later date.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548. www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Kelly Helene O'Brien

Kelly Helene O'Brien

May 1, 2014

Kelly Helene O’Brien , age 43, of Braselton passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Thomas Lane Post

Thomas Lane Post

May 1, 2014

Thomas Lane Post , age 74, of Hoschton passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014.  Thomas loved to read and play golf.  He was in the marketing department for 28 years as area sales manager for Murphy Oil Company.  He was a member of First Baptist Church of Winder and the 60’s Sunday School Class.  He was survived...

Robert (Bob) Parker

Robert (Bob) Parker

Apr 29, 2014

Robert (Bob) Parker , age 77, of Winder passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2014. He was survived by his wife Sharon Parker; son Terry Parker and wife Kathy; daughters Connie Poteete and husband Robert, Cathy Byrd and husband Sam; brother William Parker and wife Linda; 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was...

Reba Childers Eavenson

Reba Childers Eavenson

Apr 28, 2014

Reba Childers Eavenson , age 69, of Winder passed away Monday, April 28, 2014. She was survived by her husband Nick Eavenson; daughter Angie Eavenson and husband Mitch Taylor, step-daughter Misty Wims and husband Thomas; son-in-law Sandy White; brother JC (Bud) Childers and wife Carolyn; sister-in-law Janice Childers; granddaughters Jenna Maynor, Amber Harper and husband Jeb; step...

Margaret M. Saunders

Margaret M. Saunders

Apr 26, 2014

Margaret M. Saunders , age 69, of Hoschton. “Welcome to Nana and Pa’s House … Where Cousins Go To Become Best Friends…”. A famous plaque posted in their living room, this message is the best to describe our family, Sister, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt, and Friend. Without question Margaret Anne McCurdy “Georgia” Saunders was extraordinary....

Barbara Archibald

Barbara Archibald

Apr 25, 2014

Barbara Archibald , age 75, of Athens passed away Friday, April 25, 2014.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Emma Elizabeth Grindle

Emma Elizabeth Grindle

Apr 17, 2014

Emma Elizabeth Grindle , age 75, of Braselton passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014.  Elizabeth loved her pets Zoey, Harley and Scooter.  She was survived by her sons Ronnie Grindle and Richard Grindle both of Braselton; daughters Donna Myers and husband Rick and Dianne Grindle all of Braselton; sisters Christine Spivey of Gainesville, Linda Saine and husband...

Janet Anne Blacketor

Janet Anne Blacketor

Apr 16, 2014

Janet Anne Blacketor , age 65, of Jefferson passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014.  She was a beautiful christian woman who loved her family and was a member of Northeast Church in Braselton.  She was survived by her husband Tom Blacketor; son Michael Blacketor of Snellville and daughter Kristi Lankford of Jefferson.  She is preceded in death...

Brenda Kay Wehunt

Brenda Kay Wehunt

Apr 16, 2014

Brenda Kay Wehunt , age 63, of Hoschton passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014.  Brenda enjoyed gardening and planting flowers.  She loved her family.  She was survived by her son Robert Wehunt of Hoschton, John Wehunt and wife Beth of Braselton; brothers David Brock of Hoschton, Troy Brock and wife Bonnie of Winder; grandchildren Kathryn Coggins, Timothy...

Dorothy Helen Taylor

Dorothy Helen Taylor

Apr 11, 2014

Dorothy Helen Taylor , age 92, of Hoschton passed away Friday, April 11, 2014.  Graveside Services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA.  The family will receive friends 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Monday, April 14, 2014 at Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org,...

Gary Edward Mcclure

Gary Edward Mcclure

Apr 9, 2014

Gary Edward McClure , age 47, of Winder passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014.  Gary was a very accomplished musician and resourceful in construction.  He loved his cocker spaniel Jesse.  He was survived by his mother Kathy McClure and brother David McClure of SC.  He is preceded in death by his father Loyd T. McClure.  A Memorial...

David Keith Mcconnell

David Keith Mcconnell

Apr 7, 2014

David Keith McConnell , age 57, of Braselton passed away Monday, April 7, 2014.  David was an United States Air Force Veteran, a  devout American.  He was a big Harley-Davidson biker and loved dogs.  He loved his family and wife Sherri “Sissy” Sweat McConnell; father and mother- in- law Ralph and Shirley Sweat; daughters Stephanie Morton and...

Milford Douglas Born, Jr.

Milford Douglas Born, Jr.

Apr 5, 2014

Milford Douglas Born, Jr. , age 43, of Auburn passed away Saturday, April 5, 2014.  A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.  He was survived by his wife Melinda Born; father Milford Born, Sr.; mother Rebecca Danner; daughters Brittany Born, Amanda Bulter and husband Stephen and Dixie Born; sisters Melissa Minor and husband Darrell...

Edward Eugene Mann

Edward Eugene Mann

Apr 5, 2014

Edward Eugene Mann , age 49, of Statham passed away Saturday, April 5, 2014. Gene loved his family and the Georgia Bulldogs.  He was survived by his father Carl Edward Mann of Statham; sons William Zane Mann and and Andrew Edward Mann both of Hoschton; brothers Jeffrey Scott Mann and wife Dana and Bobby Wayne Mann and...

Roy A. Swett

Roy A. Swett

Apr 1, 2014

Roy A. Swett , age 69, of Hoschton  passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2014.  Roy lived in Woodstock before moving to  Hoschton 8 years ago.  He was a member of the Local 72 Union, Shady Grove Baptist Church and the American Street Rodders. He was survived by his wife Robin Swett; sons Roy Swett, Jr., Travis Swett...

Sheila Annette Willard

Sheila Annette Willard

Mar 30, 2014

Sheila Annette Willard , age 62, of Winder passed away Sunday, March 30, 2014.  Sheila was a good woman and was loved by her family.  She is survived by her significant other Otis Lee; sons Jody Willard and Cheryl Barnes, Billy Willard and Jaymie Watson; daughters Angel Willard and fiancee Jeff Bradshaw, Dianna Legrand and fiancee Mike...

Victor Louis Quiles

Victor Louis Quiles

Mar 29, 2014

Victor Louis Quiles , age 72, of Winder was sent home with our Lord on Saturday, March 29, 2014. Victor served his county proudly in the Vietnam War.  He served as a Fire Team Director with the 2/81 Armor Division US Army.  He was a gifted custom cabinet builder with Garmon Enterprises. He was survived by his...

Kenneth Jay Urich

Kenneth Jay Urich

Mar 28, 2014

Kenneth Jay Urich , age 86, of Hoschton passed away Friday, March 28, 2014.  He is survived by his wife Yong Ki Urich; sons Todd Urich of FL, Yong Woo Kim and wife Sam of Norcross, Gregory Kim and wife Sugie of Suwanee; daughters Linda Oh and husband Seong of Duluth, Carol Park of TX, Joyce Armstrong...