Local Obituaries for Families in Winder, GA
Pamela L. Sokol
Nov 26, 2024
Mrs. Pamela Lorraine Sokol, age 83, of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at the Landing of Winder. Mrs. Sokol retired from Sears in the Human Resources department. She never met a stranger and was well loved. Pam will be remembered best as a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. Mrs. Sokol was preceded in death...
Paul Evers Jr.
Nov 17, 2024
Mr. Paul Evers, Jr., age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2024. No formal services will be held for Mr. Evers. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.
Julia Rooks Duncan
Nov 12, 2024
Mrs. Julia Rooks Duncan, age 88, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Mrs. Duncan was a resident of Barrow County all of her life and was a dedicated member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Dacula. She retired as a supervisor at the R and R Manufacturing Plant. Mrs. Duncan was preceded in death by her husband,...
W.A. Bramlett Sr.
Nov 10, 2024
W.A. Bramlett, Sr. of Winder died on November 10, 2024 at the age of 89. He was born on August 24, 1935 in Winder, the son of the late Carl and Maggie Scroggs Bramlett. W.A. was a faithful follower of Christ, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. W.A. started his career in construction, later developing his own plumbing business....
Jimmy Fox
Nov 9, 2024
Mr. James “Jimmy” Edward Fox, age 90, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends, during the UGA football game. Mr. Fox retired from General Motors with over thirty years of service. In his younger years, he was known for his adventurous spirit, traveling the country as a harness racing trainer. Jimmy...
Jimmy Kennedy
Nov 6, 2024
Mr. Jimmy Kennedy, age 62, of Auburn, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Mr. Kennedy retired as a carpenter. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Raymond Kennedy and brother, Michael Raymond Kennedy. Jimmy is survived by his daughter, Salem Kennedy; mother, Frances Fields Kennedy; and sister, Jerri Lynn Havens. Per Jimmy's request, no services will be...
Don Scott Adler
Nov 5, 2024
Mr. Don Scott Adler, age 66, of Winder, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Mr. Adler was a Civil War enthusiast. He collected countless Civil War memorabilia and enjoyed attending Civil War reenactment events. Mr. Adler was preceded in death by his parents; Melvin Adler and Ann Ruth Bohn Adler; and brother, Steven A. Adler. Mr. Adler is survived...
Buddy Wayne Mcdaniel
Oct 31, 2024
Mr. Buddy Wayne McDaniel, age 79, of Bethlehem, Harbin's community, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2024, with his loving wife by his side. Mr. McDaniel was of the Baptist faith. He began his career as a brick mason then retired as a courier with the Gwinnett County Public School System. Buddy was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed deer...
Shirley Witte
Oct 31, 2024
Mrs. Shirley Witte, age 83, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2024. A private graveside service for Mrs. Witte will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Winder. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.
Ruth Irene Owens
Oct 30, 2024
Mrs. Ruth Irene Owens, age 70, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Per the request of the family, a celebration of life service will be held in January 2025. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.
Steve M. Bramlett
Oct 30, 2024
Mr. Steve M. Bramlett, age 60, of Winder, Georgia passed away October 30, 2024 surrounded by his family. A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County, Steve was a member of New Haven Church. He was a very faithful follower of Christ, a devoted husband, and he was everything to his family. Steve was a graduate of Winder-Barrow High School...
Linda Garrett Kirkland
Oct 27, 2024
Mrs. Linda Garrett Kirkland, age 86, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Gateway Gardens Assisted Living. Mrs. Kirkland was preceded in death by her husband, David Duke Kirkland, and parents, Joel Garrett and Nellie Andrews Garrett. Mrs. Kirkland is survived by her children; David Michael Kirkland, Dahn Joel Kirkland, and Dawn Denise Hughes; siblings, Betty...
Mae Opal Brock
Oct 26, 2024
Mrs. Mae Opal Brock, age 88, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Brock resided in Clarke and Barrow Counties for most of her life. She retired from Reliance Electric as an accountant. Opal was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Brock was preceded in death by her husband, Walter...
Donald L. Ruark
Oct 19, 2024
Mr. Donald L. Ruark, age 63, of Winder, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024, surrounded by his family. Mr. Ruark was a devoted family man that will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Mr. Ruark was preceded in death by his wife, Hope Ruark; and parents, Buddy Ruark and Lois Moon Evans. Survivors include...
Jack Lester Cook
Oct 14, 2024
Mr. Jack Lester Cook, age 90, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2024, surrounded by his family. Mr. Cook was a native of Barrow County. He was a lifelong member of Stoney Creek Methodist Worship Center and retired from the Barrow County Road Department. Jack was an avid outdoorsman that loved fishing and hunting, and often prepared...
Fire Chief (Ret.) John D. Etheridge
Oct 14, 2024
Fire Chief (Ret.) John D. Etheridge, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2024, surrounded by his family at the age of 93. John Etheridge was born on February 2, 1931, in Barrow County. After high school, he served in the United States Air Force as a Staff Sergeant. Following his honorable discharge, he became a volunteer member...
Jeanette Clark Covington
Oct 8, 2024
Mrs. Jeanette Clark Covington, age 90, of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at her residence. Mrs. Covington was a faithful member of Cross Pointe Church in Duluth where she took great pride in counting the church’s offering every Monday morning as her act of service. Jeanette was a generous soul that loved others above herself and...
James Chester "Checkie" Varnum Jr.
Oct 7, 2024
Mr. James Chester "Checkie" Varnum, Jr., age 69, of Winder, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024. Mr. Varnum was a 1973 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School. Throughout his life he worked in construction. Checkie enjoyed woodworking, crafting, and was a talented artist. He enjoyed playing his guitar and loved his pet cats dearly. Mr. Varnum was preceded in death...
Benny "Bubba" Delay
Oct 3, 2024
Mr. Benny "Bubba" Delay, age 55, of Winder, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, at his residence. Mr. Delay was born May 9, 1969, in Barrow County, the son of the late Benny Lewis Delay, Sr. and the late Becky Austin Delay. "Bubba" as he was known, was a life lifelong resident of Barrow County. He loved anything to do...
David Rosenzweig
Oct 1, 2024
Mr. David Rosenzweig, age 74, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. David was an extremely loving husband, father, and friend. David filled his time with wood working and other hobbies and retired from Home Depot. David overcame much oppression, as Deaf people often do, and was able to provide his wife and daughter an amazing life....
