Local Obituaries for Families in Winder, GA
Mrs. Jacquelyne Crater Wells
2026
Mrs. Jacquelyne “Jackie” Marie Wells, beloved wife of Michael Wells, age 73 of Winder, passed away at her residence, on Thursday, March 12, 2026, after a massive stroke and long battle with cancer.
Born on July 15th, 1952, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jackie was the daughter of Richard Earl Crater and Dorothy Mackey. Jackie attended Grand Rapids High School and later...
Mr. Thomas Erastus Wilbanks
2026
Mr. Thomas Erastus Wilbanks, age 80, of Sautee Nacoochee, formerly of Winder, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his residence.
Mr. Wilbanks was a longtime member of Corinth United Methodist Church. He was a 1963 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School. Thomas furthered his education at Shorter College where he received a Bachelor’s degree in biology and the University of...
Ms. Cheryl Lynn Cline
2026
Mrs. Cheryl Lynn Cline, age 69, of Winder, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at her residence.
Mrs. Cline was a woman of strong faith. She loved her dogs, Paisley and Halle, dearly. Cheryl will be remembered best as a loving mother, sister, and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Keith Napora.
Cheryl is survived by her...
Mr. Gregory C. Hendrix
2026
Mr. Gregory "Greg" Conrad Hendrix, age 56, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026, at his residence, after a courageously fought battle with aggressive stomach cancer.
Greg was born in Statesville, North Carolina, and raised in Tucker, Georgia. He was the first son of Danny Conrad Hendrix and Brenda Marie Tant. Greg attended Tucker High School where he...
Mrs. Patricia Ann Fowler
2026
Mrs. Patricia Ann Fowler, age 66, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Fowler will be remembered best as a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a devoted homemaker throughout her life.
Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Barnes; daughter, Angela Hardigree; parents, Johnny A....
Mrs. Helen Crowe Rogers
2026
Mrs. Helen Crowe Rogers, age 84, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026, surrounded by her family, at her residence.
Mrs. Rogers was a devoted member of Midway Christian Church where she faithfully served for over fifty years. She was actively involved at the church teaching Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and leading Bible Studies. Helen retired from...
Mrs. Joy Beckum Wells
2026
Mrs. Joy Beckum Wells, age 88, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Joy retired as a bookkeeper with Harrison Poultry after also working at the Empire Manufacturing Plant, where her meticulous nature and attention to detail served her well. Joy had an adventurous spirit; she loved camping and traveling with her family and friends.
She was a longtime...
Mrs. Charleen Griffeth Carey
2026
Mrs. Charleen Griffeth Carey, age 80, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, at the farm that she spent her entire life on.
Mrs. Carey was the owner of Charleen's Auto Trim for over fifty years where she had a talent for providing superior automobile upholstery for people all across the southeastern United...
Mr. Thomas Von Smith
2026
Mr. Thomas Von Smith, age 56, of Winder, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Thomas was employed by Publix as a construction supervisor, where he worked for the past twenty-six years.
He cherished the moments spent with his beloved sons, Sawyer and Bryson. Whether taking Sawyer to baseball games and practices or enjoying concerts with Bryson, those experiences were among his...
Mr. Cecil Wayne Youngblood
2026
Mr. Cecil Wayne Youngblood, age 77, of Winder, passed away at his favorite place, Lake Lanier, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, doing what he loves the most, going fishing.
Mr. Youngblood is preceded in death by his parents; O.C. Youngblood and Madeline Vaughn; wife, Ruby Dean Youngblood; brother, Lawrence Youngblood; sister, Ruth Palmour; sister, Dianne Sterling; and grandson, Gabe Youngblood
Mr. Youngblood...
Mr. Bobby Woody
2026
Mr. Bobby Woody, age 95, died Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Walden’s Cove Personal Care Home in Jefferson, Georgia.
He was born April 18, 1930, in Texas to Archie Gilmore Woody and Vera Enid Landers Woody. He was preceded in death by his wives, Betty Ruth Woody and Mary Jo Woody; son, Billy Dean Woody; daughter-in-law, Betty Marie Woody; brothers, Glenn...
Mr. Joel "Skinny" Greeson
2026
Mr. Joel "Skinny" Greeson, age 91, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at his residence.
Mr. Greeson was a member of Union Baptist Church. Throughout his career, Skinny was a hardworking man that operated heavy equipment. He will be remembered best as a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Skinny was preceded in death by his loving...
Mr. Danny Eugene Ledbetter
2026
Mr. Danny Eugene Ledbetter, age 63, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at his residence.
Danny retired from the City of Winder where he worked with the Street Department. After retirement, he enjoyed mowing lawns for people in the community. Danny was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
Mr. Ledbetter was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda...
Mrs. Ann Black Floyd
2026
Mrs. Ann Black Floyd, age 90, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026, at her residence.
Mrs. Floyd graduated from Young Harris College. She will be remembered best as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Floyd; son, David Floyd; parents, Fred Glen Black and Corene Black; along with a host...
Mr. Timothy James Roe
2026
Mr. Timothy James Roe, age 79, of Monroe, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, February 12, 2026, surrounded by his family. Mr. Roe dedicated his life to both his family and his professional endeavors.
As a prominent figure in the business community, Mr. Roe was celebrated for his entrepreneurial spirit and remarkable success across multiple businesses. He retired as...
Mr. Frankie Randall Dunagan
2026
Mr. Frankie Randall Dunagan, age 85, a respected member of the Winder community, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Dunagan built a distinguished career across several industries. He was employed with Rohr Aircraft for 18 years. He later continued his professional journey with Scientific Atlanta, where he dedicated 25 years of service.
Frankie also contributed...
Mr. Kenneth Darryl “Wormy” Noblett
2026
Mr. Kenneth Darryl “Wormy” Noblett, age 69, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Mr. Noblett retired with over forty-one years of service in the box manufacturing industry. He was an avid outdoorsman that loved hunting, fishing, and camping. He will be best remembered by his larger-than-life personality that enjoyed making...
Mr. James Arthur Swafford
2026
Mr. James Arthur Swafford, age 77, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Mr. Swafford was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Carl. He retired from the Gwinnett County School System.
Arthur was preceded in death by his son, Dr. Brian Swafford; parents, J.R. and Bertha Faye Christopher Swafford; and...
Mr. Timothy Edward Cobb
2026
Mr. Timothy Edward Cobb, age 53, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, at his residence.
Timothy was the lead art designer for Awards Atlanta where he creatively designed trophies and plaques.
Timothy was a man of great intelligence, known for his sharp mind and his remarkable sense of humor that endeared him to all who knew him. From...
Mrs. Annie Mae Kiley
2026
Mrs. Annie Mae Kiley, age 77, of Hoschton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Kiley was a long-time resident of Hoschton, Georgia. She worked for the Gwinnett County School System and Jackson County School System as a paraprofessional where she took care of children within the special education department. Mrs....
