Local Obituaries for Families in Winder, GA
Jo Ann Bolen
Dec 16, 2021
Mrs. Jo Ann Bolen, age 77 of Hoschton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 16, 2021, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Bolen is preceded in death by her mother, Florine Ford Malcom. Mrs. Bolen is survived by her husband, Ronald L. Bolen of Hoschton; daughter, Cindy Plymail of Panama City Beach, FL; sister, Jane Ledbetter of Hoschton; three grandchildren, Ashley...
Rod Shafer
Dec 7, 2021
Mr. Rod Shafer, age 68, of Bethlehem, Georgia entered Heaven on December 7, 2021. He was born June 20, 1953 in Clinton, Illinois to Jack and Mary Morris Shafer, who preceded him in death. Rod married the love of his life, Lisa Gresham, on October 15, 1980 in Illinois. He was a longtime resident of Barrow County and attended Bethlehem...
Bob Storms
Nov 29, 2021
Mr. Bob Storms, age 74, of Statham, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021. Mr. Storms will be best remembered by his family as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He served the United States faithfully in the Army and retired after a dedicated career with the CSX Railroad which was a job that he loved. Mr. Storms was a...
Vivian Doster Carruth
Nov 28, 2021
Mrs. Vivian Doster Carruth, age 97, of Bethlehem, Georgia passed away November 28, 2021 at her residence. A native of Abbeville, Georgia, she had resided in Barrow County for the past 74 years. She was born November 16, 1924 to the late Will and Oza Michael Doster and was preceded by her husband, C. L. Carruth. Mrs. Carruth was preceded...
Marie Page Harrison
Nov 25, 2021
Mrs. Marie Harrison, age 97, of Winder, Georgia passed away November 25, 2021. Mrs. Harrison was born July 14, 1924 to Mr. and Mrs. James Albert Page in Bethlehem, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. “Bill” Harrison on May 20, 2003. Mrs. Harrison was a homemaker and a member of Nazareth United Methodist Church. Surviving...
Randall Rooks
Nov 25, 2021
Mr. Randall Rooks, age 87, of Auburn, Georgia passed away November 25, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Rooks was born October 31, 1934 in Auburn, Georgia to the late Herschel and Cora Johnson Rooks. He was preceded by his wife, Carolyn Wood Rooks on July 2, 2018. Mr. Rooks as a member of Midway United Methodist Church and was a...
Billy R. Boyd
Nov 24, 2021
Mr. Billy R. Boyd, age 92 of Winder, Georgia passed away November 24, 2021 at the age of 92. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Maxey Boyd on July 13, 2021. He was born June 14, 1929 in Oconee County, Georgia to the late Claude and Mary Jane Perkins Boyd. Mr. Boyd spent most of his adult...
George Steve Brown
Nov 21, 2021
Mr. George Steve Brown, age 64, of Auburn, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Mr. Brown was born in Thomaston, Georgia and served as a dedicated caregiver to his family and friends. Mr. Brown is preceded in death by his parents, Walter George Brown and Marilyn Matthews Brown; siblings, Patricia Ann Herndon, Jerry Brown, Tina Pace, and Bonnie Carol...
Jamie Miller Davis
Nov 20, 2021
Mrs. Jamie Miller Davis, age 71, of Acworth, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Mrs. Davis is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Dale Davis Jr.; and parents, James Lee Miller and Imogene Willis Miller. Mrs. Davis is survived by her sisters, Judy (Jimmy) Griffeth of Winder and Jerrilyn "Boo" Labanz of Madison; along with numerous nieces and...
Hilda Hutchins Griffith
Nov 15, 2021
Mrs. Hilda Hutchins Griffith, age 85, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 15, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Griffith was a member of the First Baptist Church of Carl. Mrs. Griffith is preceded in death by her husband, Howard Franklin Griffith; daughter, Linda Lou Emerson; and parents, Hoyt and Mary Lou Hutchins. Mrs. Griffith is survived by her...
Miss Ruby Faye Mcelhannon
Nov 15, 2021
Miss Ruby Faye McElhannon, age 73, of Winder, Georgia passed away November 15, 2021. Miss McElhannon, was born February 21, 1948 to the late Garland and Sarah Roberts McElhannon. She was a lifelong resident of Barrow County. She attended Calvary Baptist Church of Statham, Georgia and was a retiree of Selectron Electronics. Surviving are Brother and Sister-in-law, Lee and Susan...
Richard Eugene Hopkins Jr.
Oct 31, 2021
Mr. Richard Eugene Hopkins, Jr., age 62, of Barrow County, passed away October 31, 2021. He was born March 18, 1959 to the late Gene and Lois Craft Hopkins. Mr. Hopkins was a member of The Winder First United Methodist Church and was employed with Windstream Telecommunications. He was a member of Statham Masonic Lodge #634 F. & A. M....
Clarcie Powell Johnson
Oct 26, 2021
Ms. Clarcie Powell Johnson, age 76, of Winder, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Ms. Johnson will be best remembered by her family as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed by her family. Ms. Johnson is preceded in death by her parents, Daniel Austin Powell and Flossie Rowell Powell; and sister, Jean Johnson. Ms....
Patsy Harris Shope
Oct 25, 2021
Ms. Patsy Harris Shope, age 75 of Jefferson, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021. Ms. Shope retired after thirty plus years of service in Lumber Sales with Williams Brother’s Lumber. After retirement, she loved her job at Jackson-Oaks Assisted Living where she made countless friends with the residents there. Ms. Shope was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. In...
Sandra Elaine Lee
Oct 25, 2021
Mrs. Sandra Elaine Lee, age 74, of Winder, Georgia passed away October 25, 2021 at her residence. She was born January 9, 1947 in Winder, Georgia to Arthur and Montine McDaniel Casper, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Lee was preceded by siblings Lois Casper, Lamar Casper, Betty Roberts and Joann Casper. Mrs. Lee was a lifelong resident of Barrow...
Heather Ridley Zarate
Oct 23, 2021
Heather Mae Zarate passed away at NorthEast Georgia Braselton Hospital, surrounded by her family, who loved her dearly on her 74th birthday, October 23, 2021. She was born and raised in Brownsville, Texas, to Stanley and Floy Belle Ridley and had a brother Robin Ridley. She attended Villa Maria, a private Catholic school. She was a spirit-filled Christian, loved reading...
Barbara Jones Stephens
Oct 21, 2021
Mrs. Barbara Jones Stephens, age 90, of Winder, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Mrs. Stephens was preceded in death by her husband Tirrie J. (Jack) Stephens, her parents Jimmy and Runette Jones, and her brother Bobby Jones (Pat). She is survived by her sister Delores Anderson (Andy), children Tim Stephens (Edie) and Doug Stephens (Amber), grandchildren Matt Stephens,...
Miss Luna-Mae Kaylynn Lord
Oct 20, 2021
Miss Luna-Mae KayLynn Lord, age 2, of Winder, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Miss Lord is survived by her loving parents; Nathan and Emily Lord both of Winder; sister, Phoenix Grace Lord of Winder; grandparents, Chris and Brenda Lord of Ila and Mark and Cindy Gurley of Tignall; great-grandparents, John and Jo Poole of Dacula and Marietta Gurley...
Tony "T-Bone" Carpenter
Oct 20, 2021
Mr. Tony “T-Bone” Carpenter, age 67, of Winder, passed away on October 20, 2021. Mr. Carpenter enjoyed fishing, motorcycles, and music. He had an infectious personality where he never met a stranger; he was a devoted friend and family man. Mr. Carpenter has lived in Winder for the past 21 years. He also served the United States faithfully in the...
Gerald H. Collins
Oct 11, 2021
Mr. Gerald H. Collins, age 84, of Auburn, Georgia, passed away October 11, 2021. He was born September 22, 1937 in Blairsville Georgia to Dewey K. and Ouva Brackett Collins who preceded him in death. He was also preceded by a Brother, Harry Collins. Mr. Collins was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church of Carl, Georgia and was a...
