Local Obituaries for Families in Winder, GA
Cindy Etheridge Gilstrap
May 6, 2022
Mrs. Cindy Etheridge Gilstrap, age 65, of Winder, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022. Mrs. Gilstrap was a member of the Auburn First Baptist Church and was a devoted homemaker. Mrs. Gilstrap is preceded in death by her first husband, Jerald Walden and her mother, Lucille Wood Etheridge. Mrs. Gilstrap is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, James (Amanda...
Doyle William Griffeth
May 5, 2022
Mr. Doyle William Griffeth, age 84, of Winder, Georgia passed away May 5, 2022. Mr. Griffeth was born January 20, 1938 in Bethlehem, Georgia to the late Guy and Zora Henry Griffeth. He was preceded by His Wife, Sara Smith Griffeth in 2018 and His Daughter, Gretchen Griffeth in 2009. A Navy Veteran, he had resided in Barrow County for...
Gail Buchanan
May 4, 2022
Ms. Gail Buchanan, age 73, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Ms. Buchanan was born on January 15, 1949. She retired in 2016 after working for the telephone company and then the Barrow County Court System as the Magistrate Court Chief Clerk. Ms. Buchanan is preceded in death by her parents; John T. Buchanan and Mary...
D. Marshall Clendening
Apr 30, 2022
Mr. D. Marshall Clendening, age 68, of Winder, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Mr. Clendening was an avid deer hunter and was known for his “green thumb.” He will be best remembered by his family as a loving husband, father, and grandad. Mr. Clendening was preceded in death by his daughter, Sharon Ann Clendening and parents, Shelby J....
Betty J. Brady
Apr 28, 2022
Mrs. Betty Brady, age 89, of Cornelia, Georgia, formerly of The Auburn/Carl Community passed away April 28, 2022. Mrs. Brady was born March 17, 1933 in Auburn, Georgia to the late Henry and Dora Jane Etheridge Gilliland. She was preceded by Her Husband, Mr. Lawson Brady. Mrs. Brady had served as a Registered Nurse during her career. She was a...
Willene Thurmond Thomas
Apr 24, 2022
Mrs. Willene Thurmond Thomas, age 70, of Statham, Georgia passed away April 24, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family. Mrs. Thomas was a longtime resident of Barrow County and was a daughter of the late Hurbert L. and Dollie Nell Johnson Thurmond. She was preceded by Her Husband, Mr. Willie James Thomas on October 29, 2020. Mrs. Thomas...
Bruce Roger Hohman
Apr 20, 2022
Mr. Bruce Roger Hohman, age 79, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Hohman will be best remembered by his family as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a great provider for his family and a very caring man. Mr. Hohman was an application engineer with Analog Devices for many years....
Us Navy Chief Petty Officer (Retired) James A. Ramsey
Apr 11, 2022
US Navy Chief Petty Officer (Retired), James Amber Ramsey, age 64, of Winder, Georgia passed away April 11, 2022 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Thomas Frank Ramsey and Elaine Trout Ramsey and Siblings, Karen Caywood and Gloria Slater. Mr. Ramsey was a US Navy Retried Chief Petty Officer Torpedo Men’s Mate and a retired...
Bobby Gene Watkins
Apr 10, 2022
Mr. Bobby Gene Watkins, age 80, of Dacula, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022. Mr. Watkins was a lifelong resident of Dacula, Georgia and worked as an auto mechanic throughout his career. Mr. Watkins is preceded in death by his parents; Joseph Jesse Watkins, Sr. and Lilly Mae Carlyle Watkins; and numerous brothers. Mr. Watkins is survived by his...
Mike "Slim" Montgomery
Apr 6, 2022
Mr. Mike “Slim” Montgomery, age 53, of Statham, Georgia passed away April 6, 2022 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County, he was preceded by his Parents, George “Bill” and Modell Woodruff Montgomery and Siblings, Ronnie Montgomery, Betty Sue Dunahoo, Ricky Davis, Marsha Gail Knight and Howell Davis. Slim was a longtime employee of The City...
Billy T. Patterson
Mar 28, 2022
Mr. Billy T. Patterson, age 65, of Auburn, Georgia passed away March 28, 2022, at his residence. Born in Cedartown, Georgia he was a son of the late Sam and Evelyn Grace Morgan Patterson. A former resident of Duluth, Georgia he had resided in Auburn for the past forty plus years. He had attended Free life Church and was a...
Robert Wesley Younts
Mar 28, 2022
Bob Younts was born in High Point, North Carolina to Paul Lindsay Younts and to Elise Mae Palmer on February 18, 1931. He passed away at Piedmont Regional Hospital in Athens, Georgia on Monday, March 28, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Pentecost Younts of Winder. He also leaves behind his sons, George of Charleston, S.C., and John...
Thomas Gary Brownlee
Mar 26, 2022
Mr. Thomas Gary Brownlee, age 69, of Auburn, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Brownlee is preceded in death by his parents; David Washington Brownlee and Mary Louise Hughes Brownlee; and brother, David Allen Brownlee. Mr. Brownlee is survived by his brother, Steve Barry Brownlee of Winder and sister, Barbara Brownlee Palmer of Monticello. Per...
Julie Diane Cohran
Mar 22, 2022
Ms. Julie Diane Cohran, age 60, of Crawford passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2022 at her residence. Ms. Cohran is preceded in death by her parents; Alton Eugene Anthony and Juanita Bishop Anthony; and daughter, Nikki Lopez. Ms. Cohran is survived by her son, Dustin Colwell; sister, Carla Brinkworth; and grandchildren, Alexis Lopez, Stephen Lopez, Alex Lopez, Savannah and...
Leroy Martin
Mar 15, 2022
Mr. Leroy Martin, age 77, of Statham, Georgia passed away March 15, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Martin was born March 22, 1944 in Commerce, Georgia to the late Clyde and Annie Haynes Martin. He was preceded in death by his Wife, Doris Nix Martin in 2009, and Siblings, Charles Martin, Aubry Martin, Lawrence Martin, Larry Martin and Retha Nell...
Elizabeth "Libby" Brownlee
Mar 10, 2022
Mrs. Elizabeth “Libby” Brownlee, age 61, of Winder, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at her residence. Mrs. Brownlee served at Ingles Market as a cashier for over twenty years. She will be best remembered by her family as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Mrs. Brownlee is preceded in death by her father, Carl Besterman; mother, Phyllis Mathis;...
James R. "Jim" Bays
Mar 9, 2022
Mr. James R. "Jim" Bays, age 79, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Bays is preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Bays and Othella Richardson Bays; son, Joshua Steed; brother, David Bayes; nephew, Michael Bayes; and grandchild, Donavon Bays. Mr. Bays is survived by his loving wife, Melanie House Bays; sons,...
Marvin Baugh
Mar 7, 2022
Mr. Marvin Alexander Baugh, 87, of Andersonville, GA passed away on March 7, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 11:00AM in Ellaville City Cemetery with Rev. Gary Boyles officiating. Mr. Baugh was born August 1, 1934 in Ellaville, Georgia to Herbert Stevens Baugh and Mary Helen McLeod Baugh. He...
Marie Shuler Smith
Mar 2, 2022
Mrs. Marie Shuler Smith, age 84, of Hoschton, Georgia passed away March 2, 2022 at her residence. She was born March 20, 1937 to the late Troy and Louise Moon Whitley. Marie had resided in Barrow County most of her life and was preceded by her first husband, Don Shuler and sisters, Bonnie Jones and Betty Morris. She was a...
Rickie Turk
Mar 1, 2022
Mr. Rickie Turk, age 64, of Winder, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Turk served for forty years as the Chief Machine Operator for Johns Manville. He was an avid outdoorsman; Rickie enjoyed going to hunt, fish, and camp. He also was a guitar enthusiast and a talented singer. Rickie will be remembered by his...
