Lawson Funeral Home

Marshall R. Capps, age 83, of Jefferson passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, 706-654-0966, lawsonfuneralhome.org.

Jeanne Marie Candia, age 64, of Braselton passed away, Saturday, May 11, 2013.  She was an Army Veteran, she retired from General Motors and loved reading books, crocheting, knitting and gardening.  She is survived by her son Abel B. Candia, III and Joanne of Braselton; daughters Tara L. Candia and Jody Rus of Grand Rapids, MI; brothers Bob Urban of Sparta, MI, Jerry Urban and Tona of Cedar Spring, MI and Jim Urban and Loren of Sparta, MI; sister Rose Perkins and Kevin of Las Vegas, NV, Robin Schwartz and Phil of Las Vegas, NV and Mary Musik of Grand Rapids, MI; 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her parents Roland and Rose Urban and brother Dick Urban.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.

Warren Allen Sutton, age 72, of Winder, GA passed away Monday, May 6, 2013.  He was born in Bronx, NY.  He moved to South Florida in 1955 and in 2005, upon his retirement from Peterson Industries in Miami,  he moved to Winder, GA.  In addition to his family he loved Miami Hurricanes football and was a season ticket holder for over 20 years. He loved sports, riding his John Deere lawnmower, tending his garden, watching Meet the Press and 60 Minutes, spoiling his kitties T-Bone and Karma.  He was the most liberal Republican you will ever meet.  He is survived by his loving wife Melody Donovan of Winder, GA; loving sons Scott Sutton of Tampa, FL. and Clint Sutton of Hollywood, FL; loving step children Ann Harrison (Michael) and Charles Donovan both of Jefferson, GA; three grandsons Joe Sutton and Jon Sutton of Tampa, FL and Michael C. Harrison of Jefferson, GA; granddaughter Macie Harrison and two great granddaughters Halenia and Athena; his loving brother Jack Sutton of Bonney Lake, WA; his loving sister Audrey Lee Sutton of California, MD and many loving nieces and nephews.  Donations may be made in memory of Warren Allen Sutton to  Landmark Hospital, 775 Sunset Drive, Athens, GA, 30606. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548. 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.

Wesley Ross, age 92, of Hoschton passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.

Lillian Kay Nichols, age 65, of Winder passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013.  Lillian loved soap operas, cooking and animals.  She was survived by her sons Douglas Edward Duncan of Winder, Anderson Duncan and Christy of Auburn, Benji Nichols of Monroe, brother Larry Marshall of Monroe, sister Rita Williams of Monroe, 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her parents Clint and Mildred Marshall and son Gene Ray Duncan.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.

Richard Allen Fleming, age 69, of Bethlehem passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013.  Richard was a United States Navy Veteran and served in the Vietnam War, he was an engineer by trade.  He was married to the late Elaine C. Fleming for 40 years.  Richard was a great husband and father who will be greatly missed by all. He is survived by his sons Timothy Allen Fleming of Orlando, Fl., Ricky Fleming of Pensicola, Fl., daughter Courtney Crystal Fleming and Ramon of Bethlehem; brother Craig Fleming and Marge of West Chester, PA; sister Ruth Ellen Fleming and Tommy of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and grandchild Antonio Taveras. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 am Friday, May 3, 2013 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment will follow at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.

Frank Williams, Jr., age 67, of Hoschton passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013.A Memorial Service Will be held 12:00 pm, Friday, May 3, 2013 at Ottaray Baptist Church in Union, S.C.  Rev. Tommy Mann will be officiating.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to services.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.

Grayce Todd Watkins passed away on Monday evening, April 22, surrounded by
friends and family after an 8-year battle with metastatic melanoma.  She was
preceded in death by her father, Robert Watkins and her brother, Scott.  Her
mother, Kathleen, her husband of 19 years, Michael Roden, two stepchildren,
Christopher and Katherine, and her beloved dogs, Hazel and Brownie, survive her. 

Todd was born at Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta on November 17, 1961, to
Kathleen and Robert Watkins.  Her Atlanta roots ran deep, and she was an avid
supporter of the Braves, as well as a Falcons season ticket-holder.

Todd’s gifts as a scholar and an athlete were evident from early on.  At
Chamblee High School she served as president of her senior class, played guard
on the basketball team (in spite of the coach), was a member of the swim team,
and excelled across the curriculum. At the University of Georgia, she was a Phi
Beta Kappa, honors student who played intramural softball and ultimate Frisbee.
She received her B.A. (English) cum Laude with honors in 1983. Reading and
discussing books remained a life-long passion for Todd, and her favorite authors
included Iris Murdoch, Robertson Davies and Charles Dickens. 

Following graduation, Todd worked for the British Consulate in Atlanta. She
returned to UGA in the early 1990s and earned a M.S. degree (1993) in geology
under the direction of Dr. Sue Goldstein. Her research resulted in several
publications in the scientific literature concerning salt marsh biota.  She then
commenced a professional career in environmental geology, working for the
Southern Company in Birmingham and Atlanta. While working, Todd completed Duke
University’s prestigious Executive M.B.A. program, specializing in international
business. She continued her career at Mirant (R.I.P.), where she was promoted
through a number of positions to project manager.  Just before diagnosis with
melanoma, she had returned to geology working for MacTec. 

The family thanks the doctors (Dr. Nicholas Papadopoulos, Dr. Merrick Ross) at
MD Anderson, and especially the Emory melanoma team (Necia Maynard, Dr. David
Lawson, Dr. Keith Delmon) who through their skill and compassion helped Todd to
persevere in spite of this horrible disease for many years.  The family also
thanks the nurses (Amanda, Sandy, Stacey) of Hospice Advantage for their
compassionate care of Todd at the end of her life.

As Todd fought her disease, she continued to live fully and vigorously,
traveling to Ireland, France, Vietnam, and Croatia, and spending time each year
in the beautiful area around St George Island, FL. She remained physically and
mentally active, enjoying cycling, kayaking and swimming, competing in a team
triathalon with two dear friends, always reading, reveling in folk art and good
music (John Prine, Van Morrison), and ultimately fulfilling many of her dreams.
A memorial service will be held on May 19th starting at 11 AM at the family home
(children welcome): 409 Quail Creek Drive, Monroe, Ga 30656.  In lieu of
flowers, the family asks that donations be made in her memory to Winship
Melanoma & Skin Cancer Fund, please make check payable to Winship Cancer
Institute of Emory University (Office of Gift Records, Emory University, 1762
Clifton Rd. NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta GA 30322).

Karen Jean Hall, age 54, of Bethlehem passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013.  Karen loved to read, she enjoyed the beach and the mountains.  Her family and grandchildren were the love of her life.  She is survived by her husband Lamar Hall; sons Jason Hall and Jamie Hall both of Bethlehem; daughter Sandy Wilson and Johnny of Bethlehem; brothers Carlos Lynch and Linda of Winder, Royce Lynch and Ann of Winder and Vernon Lynch and Brenda of Union City, GA; sisters Jerrie Crowe and Hugh of Helena, Donna Cannon and Ned of Auburn, Sandra Cain of Lawrenceville and 9 granchildren.  She is preceded by her parents Randolph and Helen Lynch, sisters Janice Furr and Linda Wright.  Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Christian Life Center, Braselton, GA.  Pastor Jeff Long will be officiating.  Interment Cedar Creek Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at The Hall Resident’s 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Thursday, April 24, 2013 and Friday, April 26, 2013.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.

Gary Stephen Carman, age 61, of Winder passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013.  He was a United States Navy Veteran.  He was an avid hunter and a member of the ASA Men’s Umpire League and the USSSA Men’s Umpire League.  He was survived by his loving wife of 34 years of marriage Susan Reed Carman; mother Eura Carman; daughter Stephanie Carman of Winder; brother John Carman and wife Sue of Douglasville and sister Donna Carman of Marietta.  He is preceded in death by his father Arnold Carman.  Funeral Services will be held 7:00 pm Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  The United States Navy Military Honors will be given.  The family will receive friends 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm April 16, 2013.  In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Kidney Foundtion in Gary’s memory.  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, 06-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.