Obituaries

Christopher Brock

Christopher Brock

Dec 16, 2012

Christopher Brock , age 37, of Braselton passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012.  Chris worked for Pike Electric and loved the outdoors, fishing and his family.  He is survived by his father Edward Brock; sons J.R. Brock of Winder, Sammuel Brock of Winder, Timothy James Brock of Baldwin; brother Alan Brock and Anne of Nicholson; sisters Sharon...

Kelly Weems

Kelly Weems

Dec 15, 2012

Kelly Weems , age 45, of Clarkesville passed away Saturday, December 15, 2012.  The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Lawson Funeral Home.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First Street, Hoschton, GA, 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org .

Mark Steven Battles

Mark Steven Battles

Dec 15, 2012

Mark Steven Battles, age 58, of Dacula passed away Saturday, December 15, 2012.  Mark, a devoted husband and father, he loved his work in the a jewelry business for over 40 years, his family and his girls (the dogs). Mark and his family are members of St. Matthews Catholic Church.  He is survived by his mother Lounell Battles of...

Russell David Johnston

Russell David Johnston

Dec 15, 2012

Russell David Johnston , age 76, of Winder passed away Saturday, December 15, 2012.  He is survived by his son Dale Aragon of VA; daughters Elaine Synder and William of Jefferson, Beverly Alvorado and Joel of Winder; sisters Donna Herimist of IL, Juanita Sondergraph of IL; 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.  A memorial service to be...

Ernest Ray Saunders

Ernest Ray Saunders

Dec 15, 2012

Ernest Ray Saunders , age 73, of Hoschton, GA passed away Saturday, December 15, 2012 after a courageous battle against cancer.  Mr. Saunders, a native of MO and a U.S. Army Veteran,  loved traveling,  the outdoors, fishing and anything to do with cars; especially his 1962 Corvette.  He retired from a long career as a printer and...

Pauline Stella Graham Wood

Pauline Stella Graham Wood

Dec 14, 2012

Pauline Stella Graham Wood , age 81, of Hoschton passed away Friday, December 14, 2012.  Pauline, a faithful pastor’s wife for 61 years and 4 months, loved her family and had a meek and quiet spirit.  Mrs. Wood was also a member of the National Piano Guild and an accomplished pianist and teacher. She is survived by...

Infant Landon Holder

Infant Landon Holder

Dec 7, 2012

Infant Landon Holder passed away Friday, December 7, 2012.  The family will receive friends 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday, December 8, 2012 at the funeral home.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First Street, Hoschton, GA, 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org .

Louise Langford

Louise Langford

Dec 5, 2012

L ouise Langford , age 85, of Hoschton, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2012.   Ms. Langford came to Hoschton in 1945 to teach elementary school. She met and married Mr. Robert Langford having the same last name. She served as a teacher for 30 years in the Jackson and Hall Counties School Systems and is...

William Junior Kidd

William Junior Kidd

Dec 5, 2012

William Junior Kidd , age 53, of Dacula passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2012. He is survived by his brother Jerry Priest; sisters Fay Peppers, Linda Ewing, Barbara White and Mary Nell Stephans.  He is preceded in death by his mother Grace Sharpton Kidd and his father James Kidd. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First Street,...

Bonnie S. Hempton

Bonnie S. Hempton

Dec 3, 2012

Bonnie S. Hempton , age 54, of Hoschton passed away Monday, December 3, 2012.  She is survived by her sons Michael Johnston and Irene, Mark Johnston and Sherri; and 4 grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Loganville Church of God, 165 Church Street,  Loganville, GA 30052. Pastor Cain Hendrix will...

Priscilla Edwards

Priscilla Edwards

Nov 27, 2012

Priscilla Edwards , age 89, of Braselton passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First Street, Hoschton, GA, 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org .

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...