Local Obituaries for Families in Winder, GA
Adam Hollaway
Nov 16, 2023
Mr. Adam Hollaway, age 36, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Mr. Hollaway was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed fishing, kayaking, and spending time outside. He was a friend to many and was always known for being the life of the party. He was affectionately known to many as “A-dam” and had a contagious smile that would light up...
Janet Youngs Ashe
Nov 13, 2023
Ms. Janet Youngs Ashe, age 75, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023. Ms. Ashe retired as an engineer with Newport News Ship Builders. Her passions in life were her faith, family, and working with children. She was a devoted educator that had a natural love for learning. Some of her interest included Jane Austen novels, Shakespeare literature,...
Andrew "Ew" Timothy Lawler
Nov 8, 2023
Mr. Andrew “Drew” Timothy Lawler, age 61, of Braselton, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Mr. Lawler was an avid outdoorsman that loved fishing. He was a devoted family man and a University of Georgia sports enthusiast, Go Dawgs! Drew attended Ivy Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Lawler was preceded in death by his father Harold Lawler. Mr. Lawler is...
Robert Anthony Stradley
Nov 4, 2023
Mr. Robert Anthony Stradley, age 67, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Mr. Stradley was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lynn Stradley; parents, Harry Richard Stradley and Margie Cliett Stradley; and brother, Ricky Wayne Stradley. Mr. Stradley is survived by his daughter, Ashley (Tyson) Page; stepsons, Roger and John Beaver; siblings, Melody Paquin, Rhonda...
Amy Friddell Keller
Nov 4, 2023
Mrs. Amy Friddell Keller, age 83, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Keller retired as an educator with the Barrow County School System. She volunteered for the Winder-Barrow Hospital and the Barrow County Historical Society. Her hobbies included reading and doing crossword puzzles. Mrs. Keller was a member of the Winder First...
Roscoe Anthony Morrison
Oct 31, 2023
Mr. Roscoe Anthony Morrison, age 66, of Winder, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Morrison was a hardworking, outgoing, and adventurous man. He was a devoted family man that loved his friends and family dearly. His personality could light up a room by having everyone around him laughing. Mr. Morrison was preceded in death by...
Melvin Douglas Cash
Oct 27, 2023
Mr. Melvin Douglas Cash, age 78, of Hoschton, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 27, 2023. Mr. Cash was a master mechanic by trade and was the owner of CRC Auto Parts. Melvin enjoyed fishing, hunting, and antique cars. He will be best remembered by his family as a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather. Mr. Cash was preceded in...
Erica Marie Ortiz
Oct 27, 2023
Ms. Erica Marie Ortiz, age 33, of Lawrenceville, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023. Ms. Erica is best remembered by her family as a loving, selfless, and giving person that cared deeply for others. Not only was she a beautiful young lady, but her personality was vibrant and free-spirited. She had a zest for life and truly a radiant...
William T. "Bill" Schwartz
Oct 25, 2023
WILLIAM T. (Bill) SCHWARTZ: 10/21/1946 - 10/25/2023 William T. (Bill) Schwartz passed away October 25, 2023. Originally from Chicago, a job transfer brought him to GA where he served as Regional V.P. @ Munford, Inc. for several years, and later retired from Kroger Store Mgt. He and his wife resided in Dunwoody, until a recent move to Winder, GA. He...
Lori Glasper
Oct 25, 2023
Mrs. Lori Wray Glasper, age 51, of Winder, Georgia, passed away October 25, 2023 following a battle with cancer. Though a native of North Carolina, Lori spent most of her life in Georgia. She graduated from Berkmar High School in 1990. Lori was a scanning coordinator with Ingles Market and proceeding this work she has a long career in training...
Judith "Judy" Deane
Oct 23, 2023
Mrs. Judith "Judy" Deane, age 72, of Winder, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Deane enjoyed reading, camping, and caring for her rescue cats. She grew up in College Corner, Indiana. She graduated from Ball State University and received her master's degree from the University of Chicago. Judy later worked for Health and Human Services...
Van Elliott
Oct 21, 2023
Mr. Van Elliott, age 81, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Mr. Elliott was born and raised in Barrow County. He was a dedicated member of the Auburn First Baptist Church and a former member of Winder First Baptist Church. Van attended Young Harris College, Georgia Southern College, and worked for the Georgia Department of Transportation....
Cynthia "Cindy" Carolyn O'Reilly
Oct 20, 2023
Cynthia “Cindy” Carolyn O’Reilly, age 57, of Auburn, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023. Cindy was a loving mother, sister, and grandmother. She was an animal lover and had a special bond with her furry companion, Dixie, who preceded her in death. She was the daughter of the late James Ray Nichols and Virginia Riley. In addition, she was...
Tracie Carithers Tuggle
Oct 18, 2023
Mrs. Tracie Carithers Tuggle, age 56, of Winder, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Mrs. Tuggle was preceded in death by her parents, Danny Lee Carithers Sr. and Edith Diane Thomason Carithers; and her grandchild, Raven Carithers Tuggle. Mrs. Tuggle is survived by her husband of thirty-five years, Johnny Tuggle; son, Casey Tuggle; brothers, Lee Carithers and Richard Hammond;...
Deloris C. Foster
Oct 14, 2023
Mrs. Deloris C. Foster, age 75, of Winder, formerly of LaGrange, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Foster was a devoted Registered Nurse that took great pride in caring for the elderly. She had a very generous heart that will be remembered by those who loved her most as a wife, mother, sister, and grandmother....
James Wedrell "U" Maddox
Oct 13, 2023
Mr. James Wedrell “Dru” Madox, age 71, of Auburn, Georgia passed away October 13, 2023. A lifelong resident of Barrow County, he was the son of the late Posey and Lottie James Maddox. He was a retiree of the Georgia Department of Transportation where he served as an asphalt plant manager. Dru was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting and...
Jimmie W. Robbins, U.S. Air Force (Retired)
Oct 8, 2023
Jimmie W. Robbins, United States Air Force Retired, age 86, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 8, 2023. Born on January 23, 1937 and raised in Columbia, Mississippi, Jim was the youngest of five children born to Bertha Riley and O.C. Robbins. Jim joined the military right out of high school following the lead of his brothers. He...
Bobby Hugh Graybeal
Oct 8, 2023
Mr. Bobby Hugh Graybeal, age 85, of Winder, Georgia passed away October 8, 2023. Mr. Graybeal was born December 25, 1937 in Cabarrus, North Carolina to the late Ernest Garner Graybeal and the late Charmie Lee Simcox Graybeal. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janette Smith Graybeal and sister, Mary Lynn Baer. Mr. Graybeal was a former resident...
Roy Haggard
Oct 5, 2023
Mr. Roy Haggard, age 92, of Winder, Georgia, currently residing at Magnolia Estates, left his earthly home for his Heavenly home on Thursday, October 5, 2023. He was born in Commerce, Georgia on February 13, 1931, and was a son of the late Jewell and Annie Cheek Haggard. Roy served his country during the Korean War and enlisted in the...
Evelyn Loretta Dotson
Oct 3, 2023
Mrs. Evelyn Loretta Dotson, age 90, of Winder, Georgia passed away October 3, 2023 at her residence. A native of Charleston, West Virginia, she had resided here for the past 35 years, and was a former resident of Peytona, West Virginia. Mrs. Dotson was preceded by her husband, Franklin Roosevelt Dotson, daughter, Evelyn McCourt, and parents, James and Tressie Price....
