Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Winder, GA

Cwo 3 Louis Morrison, Jr., U.S. Army Retired

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Msgt (Ret.) William "Bill" Leslie Barber Jr.

Msgt (Ret.) William "Bill" Leslie Barber Jr.

Jan 14, 2023

Master Sergeant (Retired) William Leslie Barber, Jr., United States Air Force, age 76 of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2023, surrounded by his family. MSGT Barber retired from the United States Air Force with the rank of Master Sergeant and later retired from the State of Florida with the NAFTA program. He was also a former Commissioner...

John Carl Cook Jr.

John Carl Cook Jr.

Jan 13, 2023

Mr. John Carl Cook Jr., age 77, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2023. Mr. Cook was a devout Christian man. He was a devoted husband of over fifty years to the love of his life, Mrs. Judy E. Cook, who preceded him in death. His children and grandchildren will best remember John as an amazing and...

Laverne Jones Harwell

Laverne Jones Harwell

Jan 13, 2023

Mrs. LaVerne Jones Harwell, age 96, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2023. Mrs. LaVerne was deeply loved and respected by her husband, children and grandchildren. She and her husband, “Red” celebrated 72 years of marriage working side-by-side for 20 years managing Harwell Aero service. Mrs. LaVerne had a great appreciation for nature and never failed to...

Ernestine Ann Hilliard

Ernestine Ann Hilliard

Jan 10, 2023

Ms. Ernestine Ann Hilliard, age 99, of Statham, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Hilliard is preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Rose Girard; siblings, Charlie Girard, Wallace Girard, and Pearl Pearson; granddaughter, Andrea Hilliard; daughter-in-law, Lorraine Hilliard; and son-in-law, Tim Jackman. Mrs. Hilliard is survived by her children, Kenneth Hilliard of Statham,...

Lamar Martin

Lamar Martin

Jan 9, 2023

Mr. Lamar Martin, age 63, of Blairsville, Georgia passed away January 9, 2023. Lamar was born June 7, 1959 in Winder, Georgia, and was preceded in death by his parents, F. G. and Geneva Bramlett Martin, son, Corey Martin and sister, Glenda Maddox. A former Barrow County resident, Lamar was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. Things that he enjoyed...

George R. Freeman

George R. Freeman

Jan 5, 2023

Mr. George R. Freeman, age 79, of Winder, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. George was born December 17, 1943 in Jackson, Michigan. He was a faithful husband, loving father and grandfather who loved Jesus. He graduated from Jackson High School in Michigan and graduated from Jackson Junior College. He also attended Interlochen Center for the Arts and Ferris...

Lorraine Anne Hilliard

Lorraine Anne Hilliard

Jan 5, 2023

Mrs. Lorraine Anne Hilliard, age 75, of Statham, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Mrs. Hilliard was a homemaker and worked at Statham Garment Company for more than twenty years. She was of the Catholic faith. Mrs. Hilliard will be best remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother that always put others before herself. Mrs. Hilliard is...

James Patrick Hoover

James Patrick Hoover

Jan 2, 2023

Mr. James Patrick Hoover, age 85, of Winder, Georgia, passed away Monday morning, January 2, 2023, peacefully after an extended illness. Mr. Hoover was born September 19, 1937 in Crossville, Tennessee to the late James Madison Hoover and Almeda Kirby Hoover. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his former spouse, Betty Jo Hoover of Auburn,...

Debra Lynn Wetzler

Debra Lynn Wetzler

Jan 1, 2023

Debra Lynn “Debbie” Powell Wetzler was born on October 8, 1959 in Batesville Indiana, the youngest of six children to the late Phillip Elwell Powell and Ruth Rodgers Powell. She passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, surrounded by loved ones in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Mrs Wetzler attended Moores Hill School, where she met and married the love of her life...

Betty Jean Martin

Betty Jean Martin

Dec 27, 2022

Mrs. Betty Jean Martin, age 83, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. Mrs. Martin was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mrs. Martin is preceded in death by her husband, Odis Martin, son, Jeffrey Martin, mother, Catherine McDaniel Tanner, sister, Cathy House, and nephew, Reggie McDaniel. Mrs. Martin is survived by her children;...

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