Local Obituaries for Families in Winder, GA
Mrs. Diane Lindsay
2026
Mrs. Diane Lindsay, age 74, of Statham, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Mrs. Lindsay retired from the Gwinnett County School System where she worked in the printing department. She will be remembered best as a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. Diane enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was also very artistic; she loved to draw and...
Mr. Jimmy Juan Rodriguez
2026
Mr. Jimmy Juan Rodriguez, age 35, of Hoschton, passed away peacefully at his residence, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageously fought battle with cancer.
Jimmy will be remembered best as a loving husband, father, son, and brother. He was always the first person to show up for anybody that was in need. He truly...
Mr. Jackie Howell McDaniel
2026
Mr. Jackie Howell McDaniel, age 79, of Winder, a distinguished figure in law enforcement and a cherished member of his community, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Mr. McDaniel’s career spanned an impressive forty-four years, culminating in his retirement from the Barrow County Sheriff's Department. Throughout his tenure, he was respected not only for his professional expertise but also...
Mr. Rex Grant Keibler
2026
Mr. Rex Grant Keibler was born February 24, 1953 and passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026 after a long illness at his residence.
Rex is survived by his wife of 49 1/2 years, Vicki L. Keibler who loves him very much, sons, Andrew Rex Keibler, Cory Grant Keibler (Shaina Keibler); his precious grandson, Anson Rex; sisters, Jill Ashbaugh of Greensburg...
Mrs. Ealine Thomas Peppers
2026
Mrs. Ealine Thomas Peppers, age 83, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Peppers was a dedicated member of Eastside Baptist Church. She retired as a seamstress from Empire Manufacturing Plant. Ealine will be remembered best as a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Her family was...
Mrs. Brenda Griffith Williams
2026
Mrs. Brenda Griffith Williams, age 82, of Winder, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Williams was a resident of Barrow County for all of her life. She served as a teacher at Russell Middle School and Hope Christian Academy. Brenda was devoted to her faith. She was a member of Winder Wesleyan Church and attended...
Ms. Corine "Nene" Deaton
2026
Ms. Corine Deaton, age 98, of Winder, affectionately known by her family as “Nene,” passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Gateway Gardens Assisted Living.
Ms. Deaton was a lifelong member of Chapel Christian Church then later attended Winder First Christian Church. Corine retired as a seamstress at Empire Manufacturing Plant. She dedicated her life as a caregiver. Her love...
Mr. Alan Grant Atkinson
2026
Mr. Alan Grant Atkinson, age 81, of Monroe, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Mr. Atkinson was of the Baptist faith. He served his country faithfully in the Army and then retired both from the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier and the United States Air National Guard. Alan was a...
Mrs. Jacquelyne Crater Wells
2026
Mrs. Jacquelyne “Jackie” Marie Wells, beloved wife of Michael Wells, age 73 of Winder, passed away at her residence, on Thursday, March 12, 2026, after a massive stroke and long battle with cancer.
Born on July 15th, 1952, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jackie was the daughter of Richard Earl Crater and Dorothy Mackey. Jackie attended Grand Rapids High School and later...
Rev. John Ernest Williams
2026
The Reverend John Ernest Williams, 100, of Winder, formerly of Lititz, PA, went home to be with his Savior Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at his residence.
John was born in Buffalo, NY, to Ernest and Ellen Williams and after high school served in the US Navy during World War II aboard the USS Cowanesque in the South Pacific. When he returned...
Mr. Thomas Erastus Wilbanks
2026
Mr. Thomas Erastus Wilbanks, age 80, of Sautee Nacoochee, formerly of Winder, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his residence.
Mr. Wilbanks was a longtime member of Corinth United Methodist Church. He was a 1963 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School. Thomas furthered his education at Shorter College where he received a Bachelor’s degree in biology and the University of...
Ms. Cheryl Lynn Cline
2026
Mrs. Cheryl Lynn Cline, age 69, of Winder, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at her residence.
Mrs. Cline was a woman of strong faith. She loved her dogs, Paisley and Halle, dearly. Cheryl will be remembered best as a loving mother, sister, and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Keith Napora.
Cheryl is survived by her...
Mr. Gregory C. Hendrix
2026
Mr. Gregory "Greg" Conrad Hendrix, age 56, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026, at his residence, after a courageously fought battle with aggressive stomach cancer.
Greg was born in Statesville, North Carolina, and raised in Tucker, Georgia. He was the first son of Danny Conrad Hendrix and Brenda Marie Tant. Greg attended Tucker High School where he...
Mrs. Patricia Ann Fowler
2026
Mrs. Patricia Ann Fowler, age 66, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Fowler will be remembered best as a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a devoted homemaker throughout her life.
Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Barnes; daughter, Angela Hardigree; parents, Johnny A....
Mrs. Helen Crowe Rogers
2026
Mrs. Helen Crowe Rogers, age 84, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026, surrounded by her family, at her residence.
Mrs. Rogers was a devoted member of Midway Christian Church where she faithfully served for over fifty years. She was actively involved at the church teaching Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and leading Bible Studies. Helen retired from...
Mrs. Joy Beckum Wells
2026
Mrs. Joy Beckum Wells, age 88, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Joy retired as a bookkeeper with Harrison Poultry after also working at the Empire Manufacturing Plant, where her meticulous nature and attention to detail served her well. Joy had an adventurous spirit; she loved camping and traveling with her family and friends.
She was a longtime...
Mrs. Charleen Griffeth Carey
2026
Mrs. Charleen Griffeth Carey, age 80, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, at the farm that she spent her entire life on.
Mrs. Carey was the owner of Charleen's Auto Trim for over fifty years where she had a talent for providing superior automobile upholstery for people all across the southeastern United...
Mr. Thomas Von Smith
2026
Mr. Thomas Von Smith, age 56, of Winder, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Thomas was employed by Publix as a construction supervisor, where he worked for the past twenty-six years.
He cherished the moments spent with his beloved sons, Sawyer and Bryson. Whether taking Sawyer to baseball games and practices or enjoying concerts with Bryson, those experiences were among his...
Mr. Cecil Wayne Youngblood
2026
Mr. Cecil Wayne Youngblood, age 77, of Winder, passed away at his favorite place, Lake Lanier, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, doing what he loves the most, going fishing.
Mr. Youngblood is preceded in death by his parents; O.C. Youngblood and Madeline Vaughn; wife, Ruby Dean Youngblood; brother, Lawrence Youngblood; sister, Ruth Palmour; sister, Dianne Sterling; and grandson, Gabe Youngblood
Mr. Youngblood...
Mr. Bobby Woody
2026
Mr. Bobby Woody, age 95, died Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Walden’s Cove Personal Care Home in Jefferson, Georgia.
He was born April 18, 1930, in Texas to Archie Gilmore Woody and Vera Enid Landers Woody. He was preceded in death by his wives, Betty Ruth Woody and Mary Jo Woody; son, Billy Dean Woody; daughter-in-law, Betty Marie Woody; brothers, Glenn...
