Linda Penny Sims
Jan 12, 2022
Ms. Linda Penny Sims, age 77, of Winder, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at her residence. Ms. Sims will be best remembered by her family as a loving mother, grandmother, and partner. Ms. Sims is preceded in death by her parents Raymond Nelson Penny and Mary Ellen Taylor Penny. Ms. Sims is survived by her children, Stephen (Ruth)...
Betty Jo Herndon
Jan 12, 2022
Mrs. Betty Jo Herndon, age 86, of Statham, Georgia passed away January 12, 2022 at her residence. She was born December 19, 1935 in Statham, Georgia to the late Noble and Minnie B. Dial Jackson. Mrs. Herndon was preceded by a daughter-in-law, Annette Herndon. She had attended The Church At Winder and was a retiree of Belk’s in Athens where...
Donald Skinner
Jan 10, 2022
Mr. Donald Skinner, age 81, of Winder, Georgia passed away January 10, 2022. A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County, he was a son of the late W. N., Jr. and Hazel Maynard Skinner. He was preceded in death by a brother, David Skinner and son-in-law, Charles Goman. He was instrumental in forming The County Line Fire Department and...
Msgt Doug Wilson Usaf, Ret.
Jan 8, 2022
MSgt. Douglas “Doug” Reid Wilson, U.S. Air Force, Ret., formerly of Perry, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2022. He was 90 years old. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Visitation will be at Watson-Hunt Funeral Home in Perry from 1:00 until 1:45 p.m. followed by a Graveside Service beginning at 2:00 p.m. in Perry...
Dorothy Vivian Nader
Jan 6, 2022
Dorothy Vivian Wright Nader, 86, longtime resident of Orlando, Florida , born January 24, 1935, passed peacefully on January 6, 2022 in Tifton, Georgia. Dorothy (Dottie V as she was lovingly referred to by her family and friends) was the only child of the late LV and Frances Boyd Wright of Winder, Georgia. She was a graduate of Winder Barrow...
Jackie Simmons Hayes
Jan 5, 2022
Mrs. Jackie Simmons Hayes, age 87, of Winder, Georgia passed away January 5, 2022. She was born March 21, 1934, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Newell Simmons and was the widow of Mr. Theron C. Hayes, Sr. Mrs. Hayes was preceded by a son, Steve Hayes and was a member of Union Baptist Church. A resident of Barrow County...
Ronald Glen Goodson
Jan 3, 2022
Mr. Ronald Glen Goodson, age 64, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 3, 2022. Mr. Goodson was a devoted Christian with a strong faith. He loved everybody with his big heart; he will be best remembered by his family as a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Mr. Goodson is preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Goodson and...
Terri Lynn Shannon
Jan 3, 2022
Ms. Terri Lynn Shannon, age 57, of Winder, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022. Ms. Shannon will be best remembered by her family as a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. Ms. Shannon is preceded in death by her parents Gene Shannon and Delores Diane Beckum Shannon. Ms. Shannon is survived by her son, Justin Scott (Karri) Clark of Winder;...
Miss C. Ellen Stinchcomb
Jan 2, 2022
Miss C. Ellen Stinchcomb, age 60, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at her residence. Miss Stinchcomb served as a Paramedic for numerous organizations throughout the years. She was also a certified CPR Instructor at Athens Technical College. Miss Stinchcomb served the United States faithfully in the Army Reserves. Miss Stinchcomb is preceded in death by...
Baby River Anne Johnson
Jan 1, 2022
Baby River Anne Johnson was born to perfect for this world on January 1, 2022 at 3:40 AM at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Braselton. Baby River is preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Bo and Carolyn Patrick. Baby River is survived by her loving parents, Kaitlyn Ann Clark and Jordan Allen Johnson of Winder; grandparents, Kandice and Clint Anderson...
Miss Sofia Borre
Jan 1, 2022
Miss Sofia Borre, age 7, of Dacula, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022. Miss Sofia was a second-grade student at Auburn Elementary School. Miss Sofia is survived by her loving mother, Hannielka Vanegas; sisters, Hannaya Borre and Brianna Rodriguez; grandparents, Leslie Moreno and Angel Vanegas; aunts, Rosemary Vanegas and Fatima Osorio; and special family friend, Rajeev Gottipati. The funeral...
Bobby Lee Mcelroy
Dec 28, 2021
Mr. Bobby Lee McElroy, age 91, of Winder, Georgia passed away December 28, 2021 at his residence. He was a son of the late John H. and Jessie Briscoe McElroy and was preceded by his wife, Martha Lovern McElroy. He was also preceded by siblings Mary Walls, Henry McElroy, O. L. McElroy, Lena Thomason, Mellie Lang and Blanche Beach. He...
Linda Charlene Walker/Peppers
Dec 28, 2021
Linda Charlene Walker December 11th, 1951 - December 28th, 2021 Linda Charlene Walker, 70, died peacefully Tuesday, December 28th, 2021, in her home in Auburn, Georgia. She was born on December 11th, 1951 at Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta, the daughter of Johnny and Lillie Mae Walker. She married the love of her life, Phil Peppers, on August 25th, 1972....
Billy Dee Cox
Dec 24, 2021
Mr. Billy Dee Cox, age 75, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Cox was a professional singer and entertainer. He was inducted into the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame. Mr. Cox also served the United States faithfully in the Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Cox is preceded in death by his...
U.S. Army (Ret.) James Hector Johnson Sr.
Dec 24, 2021
U.S. Army (Ret.) James Hector Johnson Sr., age 92, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 24, 2021 at his residence. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.
Ron Larry Nelson
Dec 22, 2021
Mr. Ronald Larry Nelson, age 63, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 22,2021 at his residence. Ron was a man of an unending passion for everything and everyone. Even at the end, he stayed true to himself, continued caring for all around him, and kept his promise of eternal love to his loved ones until his very last...
Joyce Mae Head
Dec 17, 2021
Joyce Mae Head, 89, Shawnee, KS, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 17, 2021. Joyce ("Joycie Mae") was born in South Glens Falls, NY, to the late Francis and Dorothy (Little) Rozelle on September 13, 1932. She was married to Dr. John (Gene) Head, Sr. on October 26, 1956. He preceded her in death...
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...