Obituaries

Gayla Lavada Watson

Gayla Lavada Watson

Nov 26, 2012

Gayla Lavada Watson , age 67, of Flowery Branch passed away Monday, November 26, 2012. Mrs. Watson is survived by her sons Barry Cleghorn of Cumming; James Watson of Lilburn; daughters Jan Myers of Ohio; Myra Mangum and Tony of Flowery Branch. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First Street, Hoschton, GA, 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org .

Rebecca Knight Smith

Rebecca Knight Smith

Nov 26, 2012

Rebecca Knight Smith, age 48, of Jefferson passed away Monday, November 26, 2012. Rebecca loved life, her family, animals and nature.  She was a member of White Plains Baptist Church.  She is survived by her husband Sandy Smith; daughters Doria Gantt and Pete of Jefferson; Sandi Smiith and Barrera of Statham; mother Louise Knight of Hoschton; brothers...

Linda Anna Nerad

Linda Anna Nerad

Nov 22, 2012

Mrs. Linda Anna Nerad , age 80, of Winder passed away Thursday, November 22, 2012. Linda was a member of the Women’s Auxillary for the VFW in Bradenton, FL where  she loved to play bingo and she also loved bird watching.  She is survived by her son Barry Newton White and Angie of Dickson, TN; daughters Lynnette...

Jason Dwayne Wilson

Jason Dwayne Wilson

Nov 21, 2012

Jason Dwayne Wilson , age 29, of Jefferson passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2012. He loved his family, reading and drawing. He is survived by his sons Adrian Griffin and Zack Griffin; daughter Katie Griffin; his parents Dwayne and Kathy Slocumb Wilson; brother Don Wilson and Lisa of Maysville. A Memorial Service will be held 7:00 pm...

James Paul Azzinaro

James Paul Azzinaro

Nov 8, 2012

James Paul Azzinaro , age 73, of Hoschton passed away Thursday, November 8, 2012. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First Street, Hoschton, GA, 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.

Montene Mae Morgan

Montene Mae Morgan

Nov 4, 2012

Montene Mae Morgan , age 81, of Flowery Branch passed away Sunday, November 4, 2012. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First Street, Hoschton, GA, 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.

Janna Sue Palmer

Janna Sue Palmer

Nov 4, 2012

Mrs. Janna Sue Palmer , age 48 passed away Sunday, November 4, 2012 She loved her church and family and cooking and cross word puzzles. She was survived by her husband Steve Palmer of Lula, son, James Palmer of Gainesville, daughters, Jackie Gail Palmer of Hoschton, Maria Faith Palmer of Gainesville, step-daughters Nancy Palmer and husband Matt...

Brandon Harrison Trotter

Brandon Harrison Trotter

Nov 3, 2012

Brandon Harrison Trotter , age 34 of Hoschton, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2012. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First Street, Hoschton, GA, 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.

Hoyt Freeman Martin, Jr.

Hoyt Freeman Martin, Jr.

Oct 30, 2012

Hoyt Freeman Martin, Jr., age 74, of Winder passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2012. Hoyt loved to fix things, work in the yard and to go fishing. He went to his Heavenly Home peacefully. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Reba Holliday Martin; son Leslie Martin of Winder; daughter Lori Giles of Winder; sisters...

Jose Luis Marquez Salinas

Jose Luis Marquez Salinas

Oct 27, 2012

Jose Luis Marquez Salinas , age 34, of Statham passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012. A memorial service will be held 4:00 pm Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Lawson Funeral Home. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First Street, Hoschton, GA, 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.

Jerry Wiley

Jerry Wiley

Oct 27, 2012

Jerry Wiley , age 66, of Winder passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First Street, Hoschton, GA, 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.

Bernice Elizabeth Price

Bernice Elizabeth Price

Oct 26, 2012

Bernice Elizabeth Price , age 78, of Winder passed away Friday, October 26, 2012. Many, many thanks to Winder Health Care Facility for all of their care, love and support during Mrs. Price’s stay. She loved to garden and her flowers. Mrs. Price is survived by her sons Calvin Price of Canton, Ricky Price and Amy of...

Jennifer Nichole Mitchell

Jennifer Nichole Mitchell

Oct 21, 2012

Jennifer Nichole Mitchell , age 29, of Jefferson passed away Sunday, October 21, 2012. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First Street, Hoschton, GA, 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.

Jeffery Alan Smoot

Jeffery Alan Smoot

Oct 20, 2012

Jeffery Alan Smoot , age 57, of Atlanta passed away Saturday, October 20, 2012. He is survived by his sister Cindy Smoot George and husband Eddie of Hoschton. Jeff was formerly of Staunton, VA and is preceded in death by his father Joseph W. Smoot, Jr. of Lynchburg, VA and mother Betty Davis Smoot of Staunton, VA....

Nikki Craig

Nikki Craig

Oct 17, 2012

Nikki Craig , age 27, of Flowery Branch, GA left us on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 with her family by her side. Nikki was born July 8, 1985 in Riverdale, GA to Bill and Lisa Craig. Joining her big sister, Angie and a year later baby sister Mandi joined the family. Most of Nikki’s childhood was spent...

Judge William Henry Cooper, Jr.

Judge William Henry Cooper, Jr.

Oct 17, 2012

Judge William Henry Cooper, Jr., age 98, of Statham passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2012. He is survived by his wife Helen P. Cooper; son William H. Cooper, III and wife Jo of Hoschton; daughter Catherine C. Webster and husband Mark of Suwanee; 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First Street,...

Simone Mattis

Simone Mattis

Oct 14, 2012

Simone Mattis , age 39, of Loganville passed away Sunday, October 14, 2012. Simone loved arts and crafts, crocheting, gardening and carpentry work. She is survived by her husband Kevin Mattis; mother and step father Adris and Reynold Thurston; father and step mother Anthony and Beverly Mighty; son Rashaeed Mattis, daughters Kristina Mighty and Aryana Mattis; brothers...

Angela Marie Deming

Angela Marie Deming

Oct 13, 2012

Angela Marie Deming , age 50, of Mt. Airy passed away Saturday, October 13, 2012. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First Street, Hoschton, GA., 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.

Mr. Joshua Franklin Pirkle

Mr. Joshua Franklin Pirkle

Oct 12, 2012

Mr. Joshua Franklin Pirkl e, age 86, of Hoschton, passed away, Friday, October 12, 2012. The family will receive friends 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Sunday, October 14, 2012 at Lawson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Monday, October 15, 2012 at Hoschton United Methodist Church. Pastor Luis Ortiz will be officiating. Arrangements by Lawson...

Myrtle Ellen Fortner

Myrtle Ellen Fortner

Oct 11, 2012

Mrs. Myrtla Ellen Fortner , age 93 of Braselton formerly Canyon TX, passed away, Thursday, October 11, 2012. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Hereford, TX and amember of the Arney Community Club in Happy TX. She was pre-ceded in death by her husband Bernice D. Fortner. She was survived by her...