Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.