Local Obituaries for Families in Winder, GA
John Wilson Pyle
Aug 19, 2023
John Wilson Pyle, 86, former resident of Cisne, Illinois, passed away at his home in Winder, Georgia on August 19, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born on July 21, 1937 to the late Melville F Pyle and Lucille Richison Pyle. He is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years Janet Courtright Pyle (2017) and only sibling,...
John Allen Martin
Aug 17, 2023
Mr. John Allen Martin, age 93, of Monroe, Georgia passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023. A native of Statham, Georgia, he was a son of the late Harold Statham Martin and the late Cora Myrtle McDonald Martin. Mr. Martin was preceded by his wife of 60 years, Clara Willard Martin, his daughter, Phyllis Martin Gunter and his granddaughter, Brandy...
George Daniel Hudson Jr.
Aug 13, 2023
Mr. George Daniel Hudson Jr., age 70, was born on August 22, 1952 in Knoxville, Tennessee and passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2023 after a well fought battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Mr. Hudson had a long and successful career in the banking business. He was responsible for many bank mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Hudson was preceded in death...
Robert "Bob" Lee Nix
Aug 12, 2023
Mr. Robert “Bob” Lee Nix, age 76, of Monroe, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Mr. Nix was a devoted member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Dacula. He worked as a baker for most of his career, and he served the United States faithfully in the Marine Corp. Bob was an avid outdoorsman that loved camping and deer hunting....
Francisco Zaldivar- Melgar
Aug 12, 2023
Mr. Francisco Zaldivar-Melgar, age 26, of Auburn, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Croyle officiating. Burial will follow the service in the Auburn City Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends on Friday from 10:00...
Jessica Olivia Johnson
Aug 10, 2023
Ms. Jessica Olivia Johnson, age 19, of Statham, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023. Per the request of the family, no formal services will be held. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.
Douglas Skinner
Aug 9, 2023
Mr. Douglas Skinner, age 80, of Winder, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Mr. Skinner retired from a successful career in the grocery business where he retired from Ingles as the produce manager. He was an avid outdoorsman that loved deer hunting and fishing. Mr. Skinner was known for his infectious personality, love for people, and God. He truly...
Mary Ann Finch Prater
Aug 1, 2023
Mrs. Mary Ann Finch Prater, age 87, of Winder, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Mrs. Prater was a devoted member of Midway Christian Church. She loved caring for others. She served as a nurse and then later in life as a teacher. Mary Ann was always available to lend a listening ear. Mrs. Prater was preceded in death...
Gaynell Bentley
Aug 1, 2023
Mrs. Gaynell Bentley, age 90, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Mrs. Bentley was a lifelong member of The First Christian Church of Winder where she was part of the Women's Fellowship. She retired from Barrow Manufacturing as a seamstress. Gaynell will be best remembered by her family as a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother....
Jerry Lee Casper
Jul 30, 2023
Mr. Jerry Lee Casper, age 79, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Mr. Casper was a devoted Mason for forty-eight years and was a member of the Davidson Lodge #103. Jerry was a welder by trade then served as a well know milk man for Permalot for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed...
Ruth Marian Greicius Hyden
Jul 29, 2023
Ruth Marian Greicius Hyden passed away peacefully July 29, 2023 at the age of 75. Ruth Hyden is preceded by her father Anthony Greicius, mother Stella Macikas, two of her siblings, and her husband Donald Hyden by three short days. Ruth began her career life as a beautician, but later became her dream job of an LPN where she graduated...
Donald Dee Hyden
Jul 26, 2023
Donald Dee Hyden passed away peacefully July 26, 2023 at the age of 76. Don served in the U.S. Army as an Army Specialist/E-4 with an Honorable Discharge. He served in both Vietnam and Germany. He was a member of the AMVETS in Winder, Ga Post 12. Don worked at Rhodia Chemical Plant in Winder, Ga for many years before...
Janie Stair
Jul 21, 2023
Mrs. Janie Stair, age 67, of Winder, Georgia passed away July 21, 2023 at her residence. Janie was a daughter of the late John D. and Bertie Mae Ewing Gearin and was a member of the East Athens Baptist Church and was an accountant with the SRG Company. Surviving are husband, Steve Stair, Children, Jennifer, Waylon, Keith, Justin and Jake,...
Barbara Givens Orr
Jul 15, 2023
Mrs. Barbara Givens Orr, age 64, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Orr was a former Lawrenceville resident but had resided in Barrow County for the last twenty years. She was a devoted homemaker throughout her life. Mrs. Orr was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Ryman Orr; parents, Wesley Givens and...
Grady Lee
Jul 14, 2023
Mr. Grady Lee, age 75, of Braselton, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, surrounded by his family, on the same piece of land that he was born on. Mr. Lee was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed fishing and hunting. Grady retired as a carpenter. He was a devoted family man and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Lee was...
Baby Amina Avdic
Jul 13, 2023
Baby girl Amina Avdic, age 6 weeks, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta-Egleston Hospital. Although her time on Earth was short, the love Amina brought to her family will be forever cherished. Amina is survived by her loving parents, Izet Avdic and Alexandra Sanchez; grandparents, Juan Manuel Sanchez and Gabriela Hernandez;...
Langdon Burrell Stallard
Jul 11, 2023
Mr. Langdon Burrell Stallard, age 88, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Mr. Stallard retired from General Electric as an electrical engineer. He enjoyed living a very healthy and active lifestyle which included hiking and running. Langdon ran the Peachtree Road Race for many years up until his mid-eighties. He will be best remembered by his family...
Tommy F. Roberts
Jul 7, 2023
Mr. Tommy F. Roberts, age 75, of Winder, Georgia passed away July 7, 2023 at his residence. Tommy was born in Barrow County to the late J. C. “Shorty” and Daisy Dean Roberts and had resided here for most of his life. Tommy was preceded by two Brothers, Clifford Roberts and Danny Roberts. He had served as a loan officer...
Martha Bowles Skinner
Jul 7, 2023
Mrs. Martha Bowles Skinner, age 79, of Winder, Georgia passed away July 7, 2023. Mrs. Skinner was preceded by Her Husband of 59 years, Donald Skinner, Parents, Ralph and Geraldine Bowles, Brother, David Bowles, Son-in-law, Charles Goman, and Mother-in-law and Father-in-law, Hazel Maynard Skinner and W. N Skinner, Jr. She was a longtime member of Nazareth United Methodist Church where...
Rebecca Rutledge
Jun 18, 2023
Mrs. Rebecca Rutledge, age 82, of Winder, formerly of Decatur, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Mrs. Rutledge was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Rutledge; and her parents, Golden Whitley and Mildred Harrison Whitley. Mrs. Rutledge is survived by her devoted son, Keith Bryant of Winder; sister, Dorothy Davenport of Dawsonville; and two special nieces,...
