Local Obituaries for Families in Winder, GA
Judy Grizzle Edwards
Mar 10, 2023
Mrs. Judy Grizzle Edwards, age 77, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 10, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Edwards taught elementary education at several public and private schools for most of her adult life. Judy also worked at Barrow County Head Start for a number of years and was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church. Mrs. Edwards...
Anna Gifford Lyle
Mar 10, 2023
Mrs. Anna Gifford Lyle, age 79, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 10, 2023. Mrs. Lyle was a member of New Pentecost United Methodist Church and the North Georgia Two Cylinder Club along with her late husband, Bobby. Mrs. Lyle was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert “Bobby” Lee Lyle; parents, Arthur and Emogene Triplett Gifford;...
Brenda Adams Summerour
Mar 5, 2023
Mrs. Brenda Adams Summerour, age 75, of Auburn, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Mrs. Summerour was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Summerour; son, Joe Summerour, and parents, Hubert, and Myrtle Adams. Mrs. Summerour is survived by her grandson, Justin (Kristen) Summerour, great-granddaughter, Olivia Rose Summerour; sisters, Linda (Melvin) Cash and Louise Bagley; and a niece, Melinda...
Donald Robert Sheriff
Mar 5, 2023
Mr. Donald Robert Sheriff, age 61, of Winder, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Mr. Sheriff enjoyed rock and roll music and old classic cars. He retired from Scientific Atlanta. Mr. Sheriff will be best remembered by his family as a loving father and grandfather. He never met a stranger and was loved by all. Mr. Sheriff was preceded...
Betty Haag
Mar 3, 2023
Betty E. Haag entered into rest on March 3rd 2023 surrounded by family. Born May 23 1935 (Buffalo NY), she is survived by 3 sons Ronne (Michele), Richard, & Robert (Patricia)Haag as well as 9 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and brother Donald (Hilde) Berdine. Betty was loved by her family, always active in her children’s lives from swimming, riding bikes,...
Jean Foster Mclocklin
Feb 23, 2023
Mrs. Jean Foster McLocklin, age 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Mrs. McLocklin was a member of Statham Baptist Church. She worked at Statham Garment Factory and later in life at Russell Nursing Home. She will be best remembered by her family as a dedicated wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mrs. McLocklin is preceded in death...
Dolores Johnston Brooks
Feb 23, 2023
Ms. Dolores Johnston Brooks, age 79, of Winder, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Ms. Brooks was a devoted animal lover and she thoroughly enjoyed reading. It is believed that Ms. Brooks read enough books throughout her lifetime that could have filled an entire library. Ms. Brooks was the Class of 1961 Homecoming Queen of Wilmont High School of...
Joann Spence
Feb 17, 2023
Mrs. Joann Spence of Winder, Georgia passed away February 17, 2023 at the age of 75. A resident of Winder for the past 30 years, she was a former Dacula, Georgia resident. Mrs. Spence was a retiree of Harrison Poultry and had attended Cedar Creek Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Jack and Bonnie Towler Sharpton. Surviving...
Ronda Ledford Slizewski
Feb 17, 2023
Ms. Ronda Ledford Slizewski, age 53, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023. Ms. Slizewski was a free-spirited woman that loved nature and spending her time outdoors. She enjoyed fishing, photography, and traveling. Ms. Slizewski will be best remembered by her family as a woman with a great character that loved her children and grandchildren dearly. Ms. Slizewski is preceded...
William D. "Dan" Petrea
Feb 14, 2023
Mr. William D. “Dan” Petrea, age 67, of Winder, Georgia passed away February 14, 2023. A native of Lexington, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Price, Sr. and Martha Trulove Petrea. He had served as a Service Advisor in the Auto Industry before retirement and was a veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Petrea lived in...
Cwo 3 Louis Morrison, Jr., U.S. Army Retired
Feb 11, 2023
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Louis Morrison Jr., United States Army, Retired, of Winder, the son of Louis and Lilian Morrison, who preceded him in death, passed away February 11, 2023. He was born on May 31, 1931 in Coal Grove, Ohio. He was 91 years young. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Morrison, and daughters Kimberly (Isaac) Jones, Heidi...
Mary Jean Wells Fowler
Jan 31, 2023
Mrs. Mary Jean Wells Fowler, age 86, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Mulberry Grove Assisted Living. Mrs. Fowler retired from Georgia Tech with the Athletic Association with over 30 years of dedictaed service. She was a member of Pattillo United Methodist Church in Decatur. Mrs. Fowler was preceded in death by her beloved husband,...
Kent Laird
Jan 31, 2023
Mr. Kent Laird, age 56, of Hoschton, Georgia passed away, January 31, 2023. Mr. Laird, a Structural Steel Detailer with Georgia Specialty Metal Supply, was a former Lawrenceville, Georgia resident and had resided in Barrow County for the past eighteen years. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Laird, nephew, Zachary Stepp, and grandparents, Ray and Betty Laird,...
Karen Freeman Patrick
Jan 24, 2023
Mrs. Karen Freeman Patrick, age 70, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Patrick retired as an educator at Bramlett Elementary School where she impacted countless students' lives. She enjoyed traveling, camping, and spending time with her family. Mrs. Patrick was affectionately known as “Dang Dang” to those who loved her...
Richard Wayne Slizewski
Jan 24, 2023
Mr. Richard Wayne Slizewski, age 57, of Winder, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Mr. Slizewski was a loving son, father, grandfather, and life companion. He was a very genuine, caring, and forgiving man that loved his family dearly. Mr. Slizewski is preceded in death by his brother, John Slizewski. Mr. Slizewski is survived by his children, Nicole Slizewski...
Jennie Clack
Jan 23, 2023
Mrs. Jennie Clack, age 85, of Winder, Georgia passed away January 23, 2023. A native of Pell City, Alabama, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene “Punk” Clack, Son, Don J. Clack, parents, C. W. and Mary Dunaway Cline, and siblings, William Cline, Raymond Cline and Martha Clark. Mrs. Clack was a retiree of Mitsubishi Electronics and was...
Loveta Faye Dulaney
Jan 21, 2023
Mrs. Loveta Faye Dulaney, age 87, of Winder, Georgia passed away January 21, 2023. A native of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, she was a daughter of the late John Richard and Nora Hilbron Reed. Mrs. Dulaney was preceded by her daughter, Terry Quitshaw, and grandson, Kurt W. Quitshaw. She was a retired accountant and a Christian Lady. Surviving are husband, Allen...
Retha Hardigree Adams
Jan 21, 2023
Mrs. Retha Hardigree Adams, of Graceville, Florida, formerly of Winder, passed away January 21, 2023. Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by her first husband, John W, Hardigree, daughter, Janice Johnson, son, Larry Hardigree and a number of brothers and sisters. Mrs. Adams was a retired seamstress and was a longtime member of Cornerstone Christian Church of Statham, Georgia. Surviving...
Jason Tyler Hicks
Jan 19, 2023
Mr. Jason Tyler Hicks, age 54, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at his residence. Per the request of the family, no services will be held at this time. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.
Sue Bolden
Jan 19, 2023
Mrs. Sue Bolden, age 76, of Winder, Georgia passed away January 19, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Bolden was a daughter of the late Louise Fleeman Everett and M. J. Everett, Sr.. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Patricia Ann Parks and Judith Elaine Maxey. Mrs. Bolden had resided in Barrow County for most of her life and...
