Obituaries

May 9, 2012

Mr. Melvin “Smiley” J.T. Brock, age 35, of Braselton passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012. “Smiley” loved to work and ride motorcycles and helping others. He is survived by his parents Melvin and Katie Brock of Braselton; wife Brenda Brock of Braselton; step son Brad Hosch of Jefferson; step daughters April Edwards of Comer; Amanda Doster (Bobby) of Carnesville;...

May 8, 2012

Mrs. Laura Allison Bates , age 87, of Doraville, Ga., passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Doraville for the majority of her life and was a member of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Bates was the last of sixteen children. She was survived by her son Dewayne Bates of...

May 8, 2012

Mr. James Thomas Gaddis , age 64 of Nicholson passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012. James loved to work on cars, listening to music and playing word games with the grandchildren. James’ favorite word was “EERPIDOODLE”. He is survived by his daughter Lisa Wisenbaker (Micheal) of GA; brother Gerald Gaddis (Connie) of Dacula and grandchildren...

May 5, 2012

Tabatha Yvonne Eason ,

Mrs. Tabatha “TaBu” Yvonne Chriswell, age 45 of Conyers, passed away, Saturday, May 5, 2012. She was born January 8, 1967 in Lawrenceville Ga. She was survived by her father, Melvin Green of Conyears and son, Manuel Spear and wife Michelle of Loganville,daughters, Tamisa Spear of Brunswick Ga. and Jessica Knight...

May 2, 2012

Mr. Pat Chadwick Duran , age 74 , of Commerce, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2012. The family will receive friends 6pm to 9pm Sunday, May 6, 2012. Funeral services will be held at Lawson Funeral Home 2:00 pm Monday, May 7, 2012. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home and Cremations, 35 First Street, Hoschton Ga. 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org,...

Apr 30, 2012

Rebecca “Becky” Sicard Shoemaker ,age 44 of Bethlehem, Ga., died Monday, April 30, 2012, of complications of cervical cancer. Becky, a graduate of Salem High School in Slidell, La., was born in Okinawa, Japan, on Dec. 6, 1967. She is survived by: one son, William “Billy” Shoemaker III ; nine siblings: Kenneth (Monica) Sicard of Ferdinand, Ind.;...

Apr 27, 2012

Mr. Larry Michael Haynes , age 66, of Hoschton, passed away Friday, April 27, 2012 Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Lawson Funeral Home. Interment Chapel Christian Church Cemetery in Winder. The family will receive friends two hours prior to service at Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton, GA, 706-654-0966,www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.

Apr 24, 2012

Mr. Olia Phillip Brown , age 66, of Hoschton passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2012. He was a part of the Teamsters Union, NRA and a US Navy Veteran. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife Franky Ann Brown; son James Neville Brown (Sarah) of Covington; daughter Kimberly Ann Willis (Yogi) of Winder and grandchildren Ashlynn Elizabeth...

Apr 24, 2012

Mr. Hubert James Roper , age 75, of Pendergrass passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2012. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First Street, Hoschton, GA, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.

Apr 22, 2012

Mrs. Dottie Renee Kelly , age 21, of Monroe passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012. Dottie loved to shop and going to the lake. She is survived by her husband Dough Kelly; mother Linda Arwood; a special person in Renee’s life Herbert Arwood; father Kenneth McIntyre; step sons Trent Kelly and Trey Kelly; brother Bradley Arwood and...

Apr 22, 2012

Mr. Tony Michael Bowen , age 48 of Braselton, passed away, Sunday, April 22, 2012. Memorial Services will be held at Lawson Funeral Home, Tuesday,7:00 P.M. April 24, 2012. Officiating Rev. Don Cline. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home,35 First Street, Hoschton, Ga. 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

Apr 20, 2012

Mr. William “Bill” Adrian Warwick , age 79, of Hoschton passed away Friday, April 20, 2012. Bill had retired from the United States Air Force in 1973 with 23 years of service. He joined the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in 1997 as a member of Hoschton Lodge #21 and was chosen to be the assistant advisor...

Apr 14, 2012

Mrs. Lorine M. Langston , age 80, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2012, She was preceded in death by her husband Carlton Langston. She was survived by her son, Scott Langston and Ronnie Stilwell of Winder, daughters,Sherry Small and husband Bill of Sugar Hill Ga., Becky Wilson and husband Dale of Buford, grandchildren, Megan Ittner, Christopher Wilson,...

Apr 10, 2012

Karen Terrell Burch , age 52, of Hoschton passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2012. She is survived by her mother Georgia Terrell of Monroe; husband David Burch of Hoschton; sons Drew Logue and Clay Logue of Abbeville; stepsons Adam Burch, Christopher Burch and Andrew Burch all of Hoschton; daughters Amber Shelnutt and husband Brad of Watkinsville, Jennifer...

Apr 8, 2012

Mr. Charles James Jones , age 54, of Gainesville passed away Sunday, April 8, 2012. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife Mary Ann Jones of Sugar Hill; son Brian Jones of Gainesville; daughter Amy Jones of Monroe; brothers Fred Jones and wife Susan of Lilburn, Robert Jones of Suwanee, Edward Jones of Cumming; Jeff Jones and...

Apr 8, 2012

Mr. Byron Candole , age 55, of Monroe passed away Sunday, April 8, 2012. Arrangements to be announced by Lawson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 722, 35 First Street, Hoschton, GA, 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.

Apr 3, 2012

Mr. Marshall Wayne Capps , age 51, of Winder passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2012. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 722, 35 First Street, Hoschton, GA, 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.

Apr 3, 2012

Mr. Carl Wayne Vanzura , age 69, of Blairsville passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2012. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 722, 35 First Street, Hoschton, GA, 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.

Mar 28, 2012

Wayne “Wino” Ellison Casper , age 65, of Athens passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2012. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First Street, Hoschton, GA, 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.

Mar 24, 2012

Mrs. Joyce Craft , age 77, of Winder passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, P.O.Box 722, 35 First Street, Hoschton, GA, 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.