Local Obituaries for Families in Winder, GA
Windell Puckett
Jan 28, 2024
Mr. Windell Puckett, age 82, of Hoschton, Georgia passed away January 28, 2024. He was a native and lifelong resident of Barrow County. Mr. Puckett was an active cattle farmer and was a son of the late Ross and Ethel Brock Puckett. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Lenora Carter, Lloyd Puckett, Sally Boyd, James Puckett, Robert Puckett,...
Marion Junior Gilley
Jan 28, 2024
Mr. Marion Junior Gilley, age 83, of Winder, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024. Mr. Gilley was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church where he served as the videographer. The ones that loved Marion the most describe him as a man’s man, tough as nails, and stubborn as a mule. He enjoyed cooking, traveling, and spending time with his...
Dean Kyte
Jan 27, 2024
Mr. Dean Kyte, age 70, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Mr. Kyte was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Carl and retired from the City of Winder as the Assistant Superintendent with the street department. Mr. Kyte was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanie Stewart Kyte; parents, Pete and Freida Perry Kyte; and...
Maribel Astorga Romero
Jan 25, 2024
Mrs. Maribel Astorga Romero, age 46, of Dacula, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jose “Chema” Astorga. Mrs. Maribel Astorga Romero is survived by her loving husband, Luis Ibrra; children, Carlos Astorga (Brenda Nivea), Javier Ibarra Astorga, and Jenifer Ibarra-Astorga; parents, Jose Isaias Astorga Garcia and Teresa Romero; siblings, Araceli Astorga...
Angela "Angie" Michelle Hardigree
Jan 25, 2024
Ms. Angela “Angie” Michelle Hardigree, age 45, of Statham, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at her residence. Angie was born on February 13, 1978, the daughter of James Willie Hardigree and Patricia Ann Fowler. She was full of life and had a larger-than-life personality. Angie loved flowers, astrology, and collecting rocks. She will be best remembered by her...
William Walter Nowag
Jan 24, 2024
Mr. William Walter Nowag, age 85, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, surrounded by his family. Mr. Nowag was a member of Hope Baptist Church. He worked in his father's butcher shop before joining the United States Navy as an Airman. After being honorably discharged from service, he worked briefly for the United States Postal Service...
Ronald B. Kilgore
Jan 23, 2024
Mr. Ronald Billy Kilgore, age 74, of Auburn, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Per the request of the family, no formal services will be held. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.
Mary Ann Hayes
Jan 20, 2024
Mrs. Mary Ann Hayes, age 82 of Winder, Georgia passed away January 20, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Edna Earl Henry Perkins, and was preceded by her husband of sixty-three years, Mr. Thomas Jewell “Red” Hayes. Mrs. Hayes was also preceded by her brothers, Billy Perkins and Harry Perkins. Mrs. Hayes was a retiree of...
Carolyn Gaddis Heupel
Jan 8, 2024
Mrs. Carolyn Gaddis Heupel, age 66, of Hoschton, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2024. Mrs. Heupel was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. She was devoted to her faith and enjoyed reading the Bible. Throughout her life, Carolyn was a dedicated homemaker. She devoted her life to raising her children and taking care of her family. Mrs. Heupel...
Atsufoe Selom Agbenou
Jan 7, 2024
Mrs. Atsufoe Selom Agbenou, age 48, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Mrs. Agbenou was born in Danyi Elavanyo, Togo to the late Dr. Koffi Enyonam Agbekponou Tsogbe and Afi Dayovo Adalafe. As a child that was from an impoverished African village, she faced unprecedented challenges and hardships. Atsufoe came to the United States to achieve the...
Beatrice Carlyle
Jan 5, 2024
Mrs. Nora Beatrice Carlyle, age 92, of Hoschton, Georgia passed away January 5, 2024 surrounded by her family. A native of Gwinnett County, she was the daughter of the late William Aaron and Maudie Maybell Mundy Hayes. Mrs. Carlyle was preceded in death by her Husband, Edward Leon Carlyle. A longtime resident of Barrow County, she was a member of...
Allen Denton Cooper
Jan 4, 2024
Mr. Allen Denton Cooper, age 60, of Maysville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 4, 2024. Mr. Cooper was a member of Hebron Baptist Church in Dacula. He was the former owner of Sears in Commerce and was currently employed as a truck driver with Folger Gas company in Jefferson. Allen’s larger than life personality would light up a room;...
Richard "Ricky" Lee Baber
Jan 3, 2024
Mr. Richard “Ricky” Lee Baber, age 56, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Ricky touched the hearts of every person that he met. He loved going to Church, playing music, and spending time with his family and friends. Ricky was a talented harmonica player; he would often play the instrument alongside his parents during their gospel...
James "Peg" Barnes
Jan 2, 2024
Mr. James “Peg” Barnes, age 73, of Gainesville, Georgia passed away January 2, 2024. James was born October 15, 1950 in Gainesville to E. H. and Bessie Mae Lemely Barnes, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded by brothers, Everett Barnes, Doug Barnes and Ricky Barnes. James had served in the earth moving industry most of his working...
Diane Louise Hathaway
Jan 2, 2024
Ms. Diane Louise Hathaway, age 83, of Dacula, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at the Landing of Winder. Ms. Hathaway was a devoted member of Dacula United Methodist Church. She retired from the Internal Revenue Service as an executive secretary. Ms. Hathaway was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Gladwinn Jacobs and Mary Jean Palaskie Jacobs; and...
Barry R. Mcdaniel
Dec 27, 2023
Mr. Barry R. McDaniel, age 53, of Jefferson, formerly of Winder, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at his residence. Mr. McDaniel was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Statham. He loved the Lord and God’s word dearly. Barry was devoted to his family as a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather. Barry knew how to be...
Wendell Royce Griffeth
Dec 24, 2023
Mr. Wendell Royce Griffeth, age 78, of Winder, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023. Mr. Griffeth was a lifelong resident of Barrow County. He served in the Georgia National Guard and retired from AT&T as a cable splicer. Mr. Griffeth was a very generous man. He was devoted to his family as a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Mr....
Rae D. Skinner
Dec 19, 2023
Mrs. Rae D. Skinner, age 72, of Winder, Georgia passed away December 19, 2023 at her residence. A native of Wilson, North Carolina, Rae was the daughter of the late Bob and Leona Jones Holland. She was preceded by a Granddaughter, Stephanie Wright, and had resided in Winder for the past 49 years. Rae was a member of The Winder...
Courtney Russell Maloof
Dec 11, 2023
Mrs. Courtney Lynn Russell Maloof, age 32, of Winder, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Maloof was a 2008 graduate of Milton High School. She furthered her education at SUNY Plattsburgh in New York where she received her Bachelors of Education degree in 2012. Mrs. Maloof was currently a fourth-grade teacher at Camp Creek Elementary...
Herbert "Herb" Lamar Goodwin
Dec 11, 2023
Herbert Lamar Goodwin of Bethlehem, 70, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 11,2023. He was born in Wrens, Georgia to parents, Andrew Oliver Goodwin and Verna Hazel Bass Goodwin. Growing up, Herb had a love for sports. He was a defensive back football player with Avondale Estates High School where he grew his love for football. He later went to...
