Obituaries

Mar 22, 2014

Sheila Steger , age 74, of Commerce passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home. 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Mar 20, 2014

Diego Mendez , age 3, of Dacula passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 709-654-0966.

Mar 16, 2014

Cindy Smoot George , age 56, of Hoschton, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2014. Cindy is most remembered for her ever-present smile and uplifting spirit. Cindy led a full life in both work and play and she embraced each day with enthusiasm. Her husband of almost 29 years, Eddie, was the joy of her life; step...

Mar 16, 2014

Mark Gardner Young of Atlanta died March 16, 2014 in FL from complications of chronic liver disease.  He was 46 years old.  He was the son of Winona and Warren G. Young.  Mark was a graduate of Campbell High School and Kennesaw State University.  He was a talented photographer.  He lived in Alexandria, VA for several years...

Mar 14, 2014

Linda Marie Burton , age 50, of Monroe passed away Friday, March 14, 2014.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Mar 13, 2014

Larry L. Rouse , age 70, of Braselton passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014. Larry loved his family and his church. He was a member and was an active Deacon of Northeast Church and was a member of the men’s bible study class. He loved NASCAR Racing. He was survived by his wife Judy E. Rouse, son, Matthew W....

Mar 13, 2014

Raymond Charles Cummings , age 85, of Dacula passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Mar 7, 2014

Christine Magdalene Smith , age 68, of Winder passed away Friday, March 7, 2014.  A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  Pastor Palmer Pace will be officiating.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Mar 7, 2014

Cheryl Sheppard Kniffen passed away surrounded by her loved ones at home on March 7, 2014.  Her death was the result of a fourteen year battle with breast cancer.  She was 53.

Cheryl was born on May 27, 1960, in LaGrange, Georgia, to Grover and Edith Sheppard.  She was the youngest of nine...

Mar 6, 2014

Ella Bennett Banks , age 85, of Winder passed away Thursday, March 6, 2014.  Mrs. Banks graduated from Crawford Long Nursing School in 1950 and lived in College Park from 1956 to 1995. She was a member of New Pentecost United Methodist Church in Winder.  She was survived by her sons Timothy Banks and Jeffrey Banks both...

Mar 5, 2014

Chia Xa Xiong , age 84, of Winder passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014.  Funeral Services will be 11:00 am Sunday, March 23, 2014 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  The family will receive friends Friday, March 21, 2014 up to funeral services.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Mar 5, 2014

Phillip Wayne McCullough , age 61, of Hoschton passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014.  Funeral Services will be held 10:30 am Monday, March 10, 2014 with full Military Honors at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA.  The family will receive friends 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Sunday, March 9, 2014 at Lawson Funeral Home.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral...

Mar 2, 2014

George Austin Gresham, Jr. , age 67, of Winder passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Feb 28, 2014

Charles Stinchcomb , age 60, of Jefferson passed away Friday, February 28, 2014. Mr Stinchcomb was born in Gwinnett County.  The son of the late Robert and Lola Stinchcomb.  He is survived by his  brother Bud Stinchcomb and wife Barbara of Hoschton; sisters Johnnie Cole and husband Richard of Auburn, Martha Bartlett and husband Wallace of Braselton,...

Feb 28, 2014

John Wayne Allen , age 67, of Sparta passed away Friday, February 28, 2014. John loved God and his family.  He owned a company that consists of heavy equipment.  His hobbies were fishing, being outdoors and flowers.  He is survived by his wife of 36 years Linda; sons Jeffery Wayne Allen and Amy of Winder, Jonathan Wayne...

Feb 27, 2014

Edward Torres, age 74, of Lawrenceville passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014. He is survived by his wife Brenda Torres; sons Edward Torres of NY, Alejandro Torres and wife Dawn of NY; daughters Tracy Torres of FL, Cynthia Torres of Lilburn, Delan Torres of Lawrenceville; brothers Abraham Torres and wife Haydee of FL, Hector Torres and wife Norma of NC,...

Feb 26, 2014

Debi Gail Fordham , age 46, of Winder passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2014.  Debi enjoyed going to the beach and the ocean. She was a pharmaceutical tech for Barnes Healthcare.  She is survived by her husband of 9 years Philip Fordham of Cochran; mother Linda Graham; daughter Rachel Holloway of Reidsville; step sons Zackary Fordham and...

Feb 24, 2014

Ernest Collins, age 88, of Winder passed away Monday, February 24, 2014. He was the owner of Collins Used Cars and the proud PaPa of Nicole and Jim. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Nell Wallace Collins; son James Collins and wife Pat of Rome, GA; grandchildren Nicole Collins and Jim Collins; nieces and nephews and...

Feb 23, 2014

David James Matthews , age 71, of Winder passed away Sunday, February 23, 2014.  A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 am Monday, March 3, 2014 at First United Methodist Church in Winder.  Rev. Terry Tippens will be officiating.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Feb 18, 2014

Jimmy Carlton Phillips , 71, of Braselton, Georgia went to the Lord and his parents Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at Emory Hospice. He was previously employed at MARTA and National Service Industries. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlton and Virgie Phillips, and two sisters. He is survived by his loving wife, Carol and immediate...