Local Obituaries for Families in Winder, GA
Ms. Linda Faye Reynolds
2025
Ms. Linda Faye Reynolds, age 64, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Linda worked at Bed Bath and Beyond for many years while living with and caring for her mother before retiring due to health problems.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Robert Reynolds and Ludie Yvonne Reynolds, and her brother, Robert Barry Reynolds.
Ms. Reynolds...
Mrs. Merita Casper Austin
2025
Mrs. Merita Casper Austin, age 93, of Winder, the beloved matriarch of the Austin family and cherished member of the community, peacefully passed away at her residence on Friday, July 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Austin dedicated 33 and a half years of her professional life as a ward secretary at Winder-Barrow Hospital, where her compassion and attention to...
Mr. Grover Phillips
2025
Mr. William Grover Phillips, affectionately known as “Pop,”, age 97, of Winder, passed away peacefully, on Friday, July 11, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him, at his residence, after a brief illness.
Born in Walton County to the late James William and Kate Bradshaw Phillips, Grover lived a long and fulfilling life grounded in faith, family, and an appreciation for...
Mr. James Michael Hunt
2025
Mr. James Michael Hunt, age 55, of Flowery Branch, passed away at his residence on Friday, July 11, 2025.
He leaves behind a legacy marked by his profound talent as a musician and entertainer. Throughout his life, Michael demonstrated exceptional skill as a guitar player, captivating audiences with his love for country music. His passion for performance and ability to connect with...
Mrs. Consuelo Mercado Umanzor
2025
Mrs. Consuelo Mercado Umanzor, age 69, of Tucker, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Consuelo was preceded in death by her son, Antonio Mercado Umanzor; siblings, Rubenia and Maria Mercado; and grandchild, Jose Reyes.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Pedro Umanzor; mother, Maria Cecilia Mercado; children, Reyna Umanzor (Jamie Flores), Alicia Reyes (David),...
Mrs. Veta Brown Weatherford
2025
Mrs. Veta Brown Weatherford, age 77, of Winder, passed away peacefully at her residence on July 6, 2025.
Born on May 30, 1948, Veta dedicated her life to the education of children and adults with special needs, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of many she taught and cared for throughout her career.
Veta was deeply devoted to her children and...
Mr. Samuel "Toby" Carey
2025
Mr. Samuel “Toby” Carey, 85, of Monroe, GA, passed away surrounded by loved ones at home on Friday, July 4, 2025.
Born on September 24, 1939, in Anderson County, SC, Samuel was a man known for his strength, hard work, and unwavering spirit. He never let life keep him down for long and was always on the move, facing every day with...
Mrs. Grace Whitworth Ragland
2025
Mrs. Grace Whitworth Ragland, age 93, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Grace graduated as valedictorian from Townville High School and subsequently established herself as a dedicated homemaker and respected member of her community. She was a faithful and devout member of Winder First United Methodist Church, where she lovingly led the nursery for over...
Mrs. Martha Giles Whitehead
2025
Mrs. Martha Giles Whitehead, age 82, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025. Born on May 16, 1943, she was a cherished member of the Winder community.
A graduate of Winder-Barrow High School, Mrs. Whitehead was an active member of her class. She was also a dedicated member of Carter Hill Christian Church, where her faith and compassion touched many lives....
Ms. Maria "Mary" Anna Gilreath
2025
Maria “Mary” Anna Gilreath, age 99, passed away peacefully at her residence on June 11, 2025. Born in Linz, Austria on May 24, 1926, Mary lived a life rich with family, heritage, and enduring love. As a war bride, she journeyed to the United States in the 1950s, where she built a life filled with resilience, love and devotion to...
Cpl Malon "Dwaine" Everett
2025
Malon "Dwaine" Everett, age 75, passed away on June 10, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and unwavering love for his family and community. Born on August 17, 1949, in Dacula, Georgia, Dwaine devoted his life to helping others.
Dwaine was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a Sergeant for the Gwinnett County Police...
Mrs. Annette Blalock Greeson
2025
Mrs. Annette Blalock Greeson, age 84, of Danielsville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at her residence.
Annette Blalock was born in Walton County on April 6, 1941. She was the daughter of Henry Monroe Blalock and Kate Gilstrap Blalock. Annette was the 6th of nine children in her family. She stirred the imagination of her children and grandchild...
Mr. Craig Richards Erekson
2025
Craig Richards Erekson, 69, of Winder, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from heart complications.
Craig was born on July 24, 1955 in Provo, Utah. He was the second of four children born to Joan Lafount Richards and Paul Webb Erekson. He grew up in various places including Utah, Idaho, California, Peru, and Muscatine, Iowa where he helped...
Mrs. Cynthia Moreland Hardy
2025
Cynthia Moreland Hardy, 76, of Winder, GA, passed away on June 2, 2025 at her residence.
Born in Wellsville, NY. She was a woman of many talents, Cynthia thrived in various roles throughout her life. She was a restaurant owner, a gifted artist, and an accomplished office manager, always bringing creativity and dedication to everything she pursued. Her love for animals was...
Ms. Patsey Jane Stewart
2025
Ms. Patsey Jane Stewart, age 75, of Athens, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Whispering Pines Personal Care Home.
She was of the Baptist faith. Patsey had a strong love for Jesus and enjoyed telling about her personal relationship with him any chance she could get. Patsey was also an avid University of Georgia fan.
Ms. Stewart was preceded in...
Mrs. Elvis Elaine Evans
2025
Elvis Elaine Evans, age 68, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
Mrs. Evans was a cherished member of Seekers Fellowship Church
She is proceeded in death by her husband Billy Lee Evans; parents James Mahlon “J.M.” Burton and Clyde Carroll Burton and siblings; Shirley Burton, Lewis Burton, Lucy B. Knight, Louise Anschutz, and Katherine Davis.
She is survived by...
Deputy Sheriff Stefan Kyle Sarpy
2025
Deputy Sheriff Stefan Kyle Sarpy, 28, of Winder, a dedicated and compassionate public servant, passed away on May 18, 2025.
Stefan was born on August 20, 1996, at the Royal Air Force Base in the United Kingdom. Stefan was a gentle soul known for his unwavering kindness and generosity towards others.
Stefan's commitment to serving his community was evident in his role...
Mrs. Amy Mohn Young
2025
Mrs. Amy Mohn Young, 55, of Hoschton, Georgia, passed away on May 16, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend whose presence brought warmth and love to all who knew her.
Amy was the devoted wife of Russell Young, sharing 31 beautiful years of marriage. She was the cherished daughter of Carroll and Susan Mohn of North Carolina...
Mr. Richard Maxey
2025
Mr. Richard Maxey, age 82, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
Richard retired from General Motors. He was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed deer hunting and taking care of his lawn. Richard was a founding member of the Maxey-Maddox-Terry-Shook Hunting Club, where he enjoyed spending time camping and hunting with his lifelong friends. He also took great...
Mrs. Delores "Dalo" Chapman
2025
Mrs. Delores “Dalo” Chapman, age 88, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at The Landing of Winder.
Mrs. Chapman was a member of the Winder First United Methodist Church. She was a dedicated nurse throughout her career. Delores was the head emergency room nurse at University Hospital in Augusta and later served as a home health care...
