Local Obituaries for Families in Winder, GA
Dorothy Jean Storms
May 27, 2023
Mrs. Dorothy Jean Storms, age 88, of Statham, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the Landing of Winder. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.
Steve Smith Jr.
May 25, 2023
Mr. Steve Smith Jr., age 74, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Mr. Smith tested as a radio telegraph operator for Morse Code in the United States Army, but then served as a sniper during the Vietnam War. He retired as an accountant with Primerica Financial Services. Steve will be best remembered by his family as a...
Carla Marie Shaw
May 24, 2023
Mrs. Carla Marie Shaw, age 51, of Hoschton, Georgia passed away May 24, 2023. She was born in Winder, Georgia to Gary and Betty McDougald Carlyle on February 9, 1972. Carla was preceded in death by her husband, Shannon Russell Shaw and was a member of Mulberry Baptist Church. Mrs. Shaw was an accountant and homemaker. In addition to her...
James "Jamie" Wardrop
May 22, 2023
Mr. James (Jamie) Wardrop, age 58 of Winder, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 22, 2023. Born in Scotland on July 20, 1964, Jamie discovered his love of dance and entertaining others early on. He had an undeniable, natural talent and began his dance training at a young age. Jamie danced on cruise ships and throughout the world, including performing...
John Willie Davis
May 22, 2023
Mr. John Willie Davis, age 80, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 22, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Davis was employed for thirty-four years as a truck driver. During his career, he traveled throughout the entire Continental United States. John enjoyed fishing and was a loving family man. He will be best remembered by his family as a...
Stacey Ray Ferguson
May 20, 2023
Mr. Stacey Ray Ferguson, age 58, of Winder, passed away suddenly on May 20, 2023. Mr. Ferguson was a truck driver by trade. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis Ray Ferguson and Dorothy Akins Ferguson; brother, Stanley Ferguson; and a special niece, Julie Jacks. Mr. Ferguson is survived by his children; Stephanie Ferguson of Winder, Kori Kilgore...
Darrell Lee Rhine
May 17, 2023
Mr. Darrell Lee Rhine, age 74, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Mr. Rhine was a jack of all trades. He retired as a contractor, but also was a professional motorcycle painter, fisherman, and teacher. He truly enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle. He will be best remembered by his family as a loving and caring...
Gloria R. Carlyle
May 16, 2023
Gloria Rebecca Huff Carlyle (85) passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2023, with her family lovingly by her side. Born August 24th, 1937 to Ruby and Augustus Huff. Gloria was raised in Atlanta, Georgia with her sisters, Barbara Ann Webb, Delores Imogene Powers, and Shirley Meeks. Gloria met her soulmate and the love of her life, James Carlyle,...
Kenneth Russell Powell
May 15, 2023
Mr. Kenneth Russell Powell, age 79, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 15, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Powell was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Katherine Powell; and sisters, Nancy Sosby and Kathy Worthington. Mr. Powell is survived by his loving wife, Jean Powell of Winder; daughter, Linda (Brian) Baker of Monroe; son, Chris (Hanna)...
Margaret Ann Ozburn
May 14, 2023
Mrs. Margaret Ann Ozburn, age 71, of Commerce, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2023 after a brief, but well fought battle with cancer. Mrs. Ozburn was a native of Du Quoin, Illinois and retired from Target. Mrs. Ozburn was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Betty Newborn and her grandson, Andrew "Andy" Ozburn. Mrs. Ozburn is...
Mark Alan Rickman
May 9, 2023
Mr. Mark Alan Rickman, age 61, of Auburn, Georgia passed away May 9, 2023. A son of the late Hugh N. and Geneva Herriman Rickman, he was born February 7, 1962 in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Rickman was employed with Arrow Exterminating. Surviving are Siblings, Rhonda (Larry) Hewatt of Auburn, Georgia and Michael (Pat) Rickman of Woodstock, Georgia, Two Nephews, Nicholas...
Thang Quoc (Kevin) Tran
May 6, 2023
Mr. Thang Quoc (Kevin) Tran, age 60, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Mr. Tran was a first-generation American citizen from Vietnam. He came to the United States to pursue the ultimate American dream of raising a family and becoming a successful person. He was a man of many talents but will be remembered by his family and friends...
Randy Victor Zakas
May 2, 2023
Mr. Randy Victor Zakas, age 70, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Mr. Zakas was a talented baker throughout his career. He also served faithfully as a Deacon at Freedom Fellowship Church. Mr. Zakas was preceded in death by his wife Kathy Lassiter Zakas and parents, Melvin and Mary Lambert Zakas. Mr. Zakas is survived by...
Randall Darrell Glass
Apr 28, 2023
Mr. Darrell Glass, age 63 of Statham, Georgia passed away April 28, 2023. A native of Monroe, Georgia, he was a son of the late Herschel and Barbara Brooks Glass and had lived in Statham for the majority of his life. Mr. Glass was preceded in death by his wife, Teresa Martin Glass and was employed by Arrow Exterminators. Surviving...
Ronald L. Bragg
Apr 23, 2023
Dr. Ronald L. Bragg, age 75, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at his residence. Dr. Bragg was a member of the Winder First Baptist Church. He dedicated his life to the Christian faith and was called to minister across the United States. Dr. Bragg pastored at the First Baptist Church of Ringling, Oklahoma, Timber Lawn...
Sara Jo Curlin
Apr 15, 2023
Mrs. Sara Jo Curlin, age 94, of Winder, Georgia passed away April 15, 2023 at her residence. A native of Winder, Mrs. Curlin was the daughter of the late Matthew and Clara Belle Crowe. She was preceded by her husband, James Curlin, Sr., a son, Timothy Curlin and a sister, LuDonia Stinchcomb. Mrs. Curlin was a devout Jehova’s Witness and...
Alan Ray Campbell
Apr 12, 2023
Mr. Alan Ray Campbell, age 74, of Bethlehem, Georgia passed away April 12, 2023 at his residence. He was born in St. Petersburg, Florida and raised in Jonesville, Virginia. He was a son of the late Walter and Grace McConnell Campbell-Spencer and was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Campbell. He was a six-year United States Navy Veteran (1970-1976),...
Nathalie Goolsby Burgess
Apr 11, 2023
Mrs. Nathalie Goolsby Burgess, age 96, of Auburn, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Burgess was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Auburn. Mrs. Burgess was preceded in death by her husband, Shelia Taft Burgess; son, Rev. Parker D. Burgess; parents, George Brice Goolsby and Maybell Hamilton Goolsby; and brothers, J.B. Goolsby and Terrance...
Ora Landers Murphy
Apr 11, 2023
Mrs. Ora Landers Murphy, age 96, of Winder, Georgia passed away April 11, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Murphy was a native of Gwinnet County and a former Jackson County resident. She was a daughter of the late Stella Foster Landers and Claude Landers, Sr. Mrs. Murphy was preceded by her husband, Rev. Leonard Murphy, her son, Wayne Murphy, and...
Gloria Ann Brewer Hunt
Apr 10, 2023
Mrs. Gloria Ann Brewer Hunt, age 73, of Winder, Georgia passed away April 10, 2023. A Native of Monroe, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Joseph W. and Claudine Hood Brewer and had resided in Barrow County for most of her life. She was preceded her sister, Linda Gail Brewer Martin. Mrs. Hunt was a member of the...
