Local Obituaries for Families in Winder, GA
Mr. Robert L. "RL" Keith
2025
Mr. Robert L. Keith, affectionately known as RL, age 80, of Winder, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at his residence. He was born on April 4, 1945, and led a life characterized by love and dedication to his family.
RL was a loving husband to Ann Brewer Keith, with whom he shared an incredible 61 years of marriage. His...
Mrs. Joyce Kennedy House
2025
Mrs. Joyce Kennedy House, age 77, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025, surrounded by her family.
She will be remembered best as a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Mrs. House was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Lewis House; parents, Jack Clinton Kennedy and Mary Harp Kennedy; and six brothers, Bill, Randolph, Gene, John, Danny,...
Mr. Donald "Don" Eugene McLemore
2025
Donald Eugene McLemore, of Auburn, known lovingly as Don, Daddy, Papa, and Pop Pop, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, in Gainesville, Georgia, at the age of 93.
Born on June 29, 1932, in Marietta, Georgia, Don was the youngest of eight children born to Riley Newton McLemore and Lillie Belle Howard McLemore. He was preceded in death by his...
Mrs. Sue Nobles Tomlin
2025
Mrs. Sue Nobles Tomlin, age 78, of Buford, formerly of Greensboro and Lawrenceville, passed away peacefully in her residence on October 17, 2025. Born on September 9, 1947, Mrs. Tomlin dedicated her life to the service of others, embodying the qualities of a prayer warrior and a devoted family member.
Mrs. Tomlin retired as the chief administrator at the Georgia Christian...
Mr. Richard "Dick" Wade Mitchell
2025
Mr. Richard "Dick" Wade Mitchell, age 75, of Winder, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on June 3, 1950 at the home of his maternal grandparents in Mt. Alto, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Stanley Richard Mitchell and Freda Margaret (Click) Mitchell. He moved to Loudonville, Ohio as a toddler....
Mr. Jimmy Lewis Brown
2025
Mr. Jimmy Lewis Brown, age 68, of Comer, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Mr. Brown retired in Industrial Maintenace with South Wire in Watkinsville. He served as a Deacon at Comer First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Arthur Brown and Fannie Victoria Geeter Brown.
Jimmy is survived by his sons, Josh Brown of Winder, and...
Mr. David Franklin Pritchett
2025
Mr. David Franklin Pritchett, age 78, of Hoschton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Mr. Pritchett retired as a custom cabinet builder where he made countless cabinets for people in need and fine furniture for family and close friends. He will be remembered best for his giving soul and kindhearted nature. David served the United States faithfully in the...
Mr. Thomas "Tommy" Wayne Hutto
2025
Mr. Thomas "Tommy" Wayne Hutto, age 71, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully at Northeast Georgia Medical Center-Barrow on Monday, September 22, 2025 after a courageous battle with dementia.
Tommy was born on December 19, 1953 to the late Jack and Anabel Hutto who resided for many years in Ozark, Alabama. Tommy married the love of his life, Sharron Crews Hutto, of...
Mr. John Reed Sheats
2025
Mr. John Reed Sheats, age 77, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025 at his home in Winder, Georgia.
He was a long-time resident of Barrow County and the son of the late James N. (Skinny) Sheats and Doris Hardigree Sheats. He began school at Mathews School in Barrow County where his mother was a teacher. He later attended Winder Elementary...
Ms. Dixie Howell Wade
2025
Ms. Dixie Howell Wade, age 90, of Winder, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025.
Those who knew Dixie Wade knew four things: she loved God, her family, Alabama football, and a good game of Rummikub.
She was the proud mother of three daughters, grandmother to nine, and great-grandmother to seven. Nothing brought her more joy than being involved in their lives—cheering...
Mrs. Jacquelyn Wilkins Anderson
2025
Mrs. Jacquelyn Wilkins Anderson, age 80, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Anderson was a devoted member of Appalachee Baptist Church of Auburn. Jacquelyn enjoyed taking trips to the mountains to camp with her family and friends. She was a very loving woman that cared for everybody. Mrs. Anderson will be...
Mr. Kenneth Dale Chitwood
2025
Mr. Kenneth Dale Chitwood, age 74, of Athens, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Mr. Chitwood retired from a distinguished career with Georgia Power as an engineer with over forty years of dedicated service. Ken was very athletic; he enjoyed scuba diving and snorkeling in the Caribbean along with snow skiing in Colorado and Utah. Ken’s favorite pastime was watching...
Mr. Almond Eugene Hogan
2025
Mr. Almond Eugene Hogan, age 90, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully at his residence, that he loved so dearly, on Saturday, August 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Almond retired from the Barrow Manufacturing Plant as a shipping clerk and was a member of Bethlehem Church. Almond had a joyous spirit and loved to make people laugh. He faced many health...
Ms. Sheila Evans Smith
2025
Ms. Sheila Evans Smith, age 77, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 29, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Sheila was a member of Carl Baptist Church where she enjoyed playing the piano and singing in the choir. She retired as a devoted neonatal nurse at Barrow Regional Medical Center. Sheila loved spending her time gardening...
Mr. Carlos Thomas Odom
2025
Mr. Carlos Thomas Odom, age 50, of Monroe, gained his eternal home on August 27, 2025. Tom was born on September 12, 1974, in Tucker, GA, and grew up in Lawrenceville, GA.
He is preceded in death by his son, Todd, whom he dearly missed.
Tom is survived by his Mama and Pops, Linda and Steve Hicks, his father, Carlee Odom, and...
Rev. Eddy Francois
2025
Rev. Eddy Francois, age 73, of Carrefour, Haiti, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at his residence, peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
Rev. François was the Founder and Senior Pastor of Mission Évangélique de la Dernière Heure in Haiti, serving faithfully until his retirement in 2022. For nearly fifty years, the Lord used him...
Baby Mia Eizaga
2025
Baby Mia Eizaga, of Auburn, was born and entered into Heaven on Monday, August 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving parents. Although her time with us was brief, her presence will leave a lasting imprint on the hearts of her family.
Mia was a beautiful baby girl, cherished by her parents, Francisco J. Eizaga Tudare and Eva Marina Galvan Luna. She...
Mr. Matthew R. Roark
2025
Mr. Matthew Raleigh Roark, age 57, of Bogart, entered into the presence of his Savior on Monday, August 25, 2025. Matt was a devoted “Husband” to his wife, “Daddy” to his children, and “Babu” to his grandchildren.
Whether gathered around the fire pit, watching the sunrise by the ocean, hiking through the woods, sitting on the deck talking, or patiently strolling...
Ms. June Chewning -Blanchard
2025
Mrs. June Chewning-Blanchard, age 63, of Auburn, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at her residence. Born on October 13, 1961, she embraced life with a humorous and fun-loving spirit that touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.
June was a member of Ivy Creek Baptist Church. Beyond her love for family, June had a passion for antiquing and going...
Mrs. Barbara Fitzgerald Willingham
2025
Mrs. Barbara Fitzgerald Willingham, age 64, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Willingham was employed as a computer programmer with NAPA General Parts Company for twenty-four years. She was an avid traveler that enjoyed exploring new places with her family.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; Paul Peter Fitzgerald and...
