Local Obituaries for Families in Winder, GA
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...
Ricky Shope
Dec 9, 2023
Mr. Ricky Shope, age 47, of Winder, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Mr. Shope was an avid outdoorsman that loved fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed going on vacations to the beach, grilling, and spending time with his friends and family. Above all, Ricky was devoted to his faith and loved the Lord wholeheartedly. Mr. Shope was preceded...
William Floyd Hester Jr.
Dec 4, 2023
Mr. William Floyd “Bill” Hester, Jr., age 88 of Winder, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on December 4, 2023. A native of DeKalb County, Georgia, he was a former resident of Hobart, Indiana and had resided in Winder for the past forty-one years. Mr. Hester had pastored a church in Hobart, Indiana and pastored Open Arms Baptist Church...
Robert Barry Reynolds Sr.
Dec 3, 2023
Mr. Robert Barry Reynolds Sr., age 60, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Mr. Reynolds was a mechanic by trade. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Robert Reynolds and L. Yvonne Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds is survived by his wife, Charlotte Reynolds of Bethlehem; children, Amanda Leigh Padavano of Bethlehem, Robert Reynolds Jr. of Bethlehem,...
John Larry Gilbert
Nov 30, 2023
Mr. John Larry Gilbert, age 70, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 30, 2023. Mr. Gilbert was born and raised in Georgia and graduated from Lakeside High School. John had a successful career in sales where he worked for Hennessy Cadillac in Duluth. As an avid golfer, you could find John on the golf course in his free...
Jurelle Cain
Nov 27, 2023
Mrs. Jurelle Cain, age 92, of Monroe, Georgia passed away November 27, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Cain was the daughter of the late David and Emma Paralee Akins Arnold. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard J. Cain, son, Wayne Cain and sisters, Azzielee Cole, Lou Everette and Ann Hollis. Surviving are daughters, Melissa Cain Rauschenberg, Debra...
Dean Rockmore
Nov 26, 2023
Mr. Dean Rockmore, age 85, of Winder, Georgia passed away November 26, 2023. A lifelong resident of Barrow County, Mr. Rockmore was a son of the late J. E. and Ruby Carlyle Rockmore. He was preceded by his daughter, Vickie Lynn Skelton and siblings, Bobby Rockmore, Leroy Rockmore, Randall Rockmore, Ann Etheridge and Carolyn Davis. He was a member of...
Phillip Almond Barnette
Nov 25, 2023
Mr. Phillip Almond Barnette, age 90, of Winder, Georgia passed away November 25, 2023. He was a son of the late Early and Gertrude Grizzle Barnette. Mr. Barnette was preceded by his wife, Jean Martin Barnette in 2020 and by his brothers, Harold Barnette and Everette Barnette. A Barrow County resident for most of his life, he was a longtime...
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....
