Local Obituaries for Families in Winder, GA
Mrs. Cora Mae Wilkins
2025
Mrs. Cora Mae Wilkins, age 89, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Great Oaks Assisted Living in Monroe, Ga.
Mrs. Wilkins was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church. Throughout her career, she worked for Carwood Manufacturing Plant in Winder, GA and retired from the R and R Manufacturing Plant in Auburn, GA.
Cora Mae was the...
Mr. Joshua Keith Petty
2025
Mr. Joshua Keith Petty, age 27, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025.
Joshua will be best remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, and son.
He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Debbie Nash and his grandfather, Roger Healan.
Joshua is survived by his wife, Kayla Ward Petty; son, Joshua Ray Petty; parents, Keith (Crystal) Petty and Katherine Healan (Jessie...
Mrs. Shirley Marie Ford
2025
Mrs. Shirley Marie Ford, age 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Mulberry Grove Assisted Living.
Per the request of the family, a private service and burial will be held.
Maddox-Carter Memorial Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.
Mr. Earl Taft Benson
2025
Mr. Earl Taft Benson, age 77, of Winder, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at his residence.
No formal services are planned at this time.
Maddox-Carter Memorial Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.
Mrs. Susan Cronic Woodman
2025
Mrs. Susan Cronic Woodman, age 65, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at her residence.
Mrs. Woodman was a native of Winder, Georgia. She retired from the Gwinnett County School System where she made an impact on countless children's lives. Susan was of the Baptist faith.
Mrs. Woodman was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Woodman; parents,...
Mr. Charles Douglas Haynes
2025
The community is mourning the passing of Mr. Charles Douglas Haynes, who peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the age of 88, surrounded by his loving family. A man of deep faith, unwavering dedication to his family, and a quiet but profound commitment to serving others, Mr. Haynes leaves behind a legacy of love and generosity that...
Mrs. Angelita Lena Martinez
2025
Mrs. Angelita “Angie” Lena Martinez, 69, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Angie was not just a mother; she was the best mom in the world, a true inspiration, and the heart of her family. She made everyone she met feel welcomed and like a cherished part of her family. Her life...
Mr. Gerald Edward Kadlec
Jan 5, 2025
Mr. Gerald Edward Kadlec, age 78, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at his residence, with his loving wife by his side.
Mr. Kadlec was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed fishing. He had an outgoing personality and was kind to any person he met. He truly never met a stranger.
Mr. Kadlec was preceded in death by his...
Mr. Robert Larry McDaniel
Jan 4, 2025
Mr. Robert Larry McDaniel, age 73, of Monroe, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at his residence.
Mr. McDaniel retired from the Gwinnett County School System where he made an impact on countless student's lives. He was a member of Center Hill Baptist Church.
Mr. McDaniel was preceded in death by his parents; William Robert McDaniel and Johnnie Jones McDaniel; and...
Mrs. Elaine Johnson Smith
Jan 2, 2025
Mrs. Elaine Johnson Smith, age 81, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-nine years, Jimmy Smith; and parents, Jack Johnson and Agnes Huff Johnson.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her son, Chris (Beth) Smith of Elberton; daughter, Melynda (Grady) Maddox of Winder; grandchildren, Kristen (Clay) Dye of Evans,...
Ronald Arlen Berryman
Dec 27, 2024
Mr. Ronald Arlen Berryman, age 95, a lifelong Hoschton resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Berryman was the oldest living member of Walnut Fork Baptist Church. He retired from the State of Georgia Department of Transportation as an engineer and served as a bus driver for the Jackson County School System....
Jean Leach Cadwell
Dec 27, 2024
Mrs. Jean Leach Cadwell, age 79, of Winder, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at her residence. Mrs. Cadwell was an avid gardener. Planting flowers were her specialty. Jean was a wonderful southern cook. She enjoyed preparing Sunday dinners for her family and friends. Mrs. Cadwell was preceded in death by her parents, Almon and Mary Leach; and siblings,...
Brian Minard Mumaw
Dec 27, 2024
Mr. Brian Minard MuMaw, age 81, of Woodstock, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024, at The Landing of Winder. Mr. Mumaw retired as the Chief Financial Officer of Chara Bank. He served the United States faithfully in the Army and was honorably discharged as a Lieutenant. Brian was very athletic and enjoyed playing tennis with his family and...
Gary Lee Kitzmiller
Dec 24, 2024
Mr. Gary Lee Kitzmiller, age 74, of Winder, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. Per the request of the family, a private family service will be held. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.
Kaiden Aaron Mcallister
Dec 24, 2024
Mr. Kaiden Aaron McAllister, age 14, of Statham, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. Kaiden was a 9th grade student at Winder-Barrow High School. He was an avid sportsman that loved playing baseball and basketball. Kaiden was very talented with everything that he sought his mind to. With his love for music, he became a self-taught piano player. Though...
James "Jim" Thomas Schaeffer
Dec 22, 2024
Mr. James "Jim" Thomas Schaeffer, age 70, of Auburn, beloved brother of Mary Pat Hayes-Crow of Bolivia, NC and Margaret Anne Schaeffer of Little River, SC, died unexpected from health issues on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at his residence. He is survived by his two sisters, his nephew Edward B. Hayes, Jr. and his niece, Denise Maria Marsh and two...
Gerarda V. Hunter
Dec 22, 2024
Mrs. Gerarda Voortmans Hunter, age 81, of Maysville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024, surrounded by her family, at her residence. Mrs. Hunter was of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed knitting, bowling, and completing jigsaw puzzles with her family and friends. Gerarda also enjoyed going on trips to the beach. She was loved by many and will be...
Robert James Rooks
Dec 21, 2024
Robert James Rooks, age 95, of Canton, GA passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. He started out as a mechanic with a garment manufacturing company, where he eventually got into the sales division of industrial sewing equipment. Robert was an accomplished and self-taught steel guitar player. Roy Wiggins, who played at the Grand Ole Opry was...
Betty Ann Holmes
Dec 18, 2024
Mrs. Betty Ann Holmes, age 73, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at her residence. Mrs. Holmes retired as a seamstress from Cherokee Manufacturing Plant. Mrs. Holmes was preceded in death by her husband, James Willie Holmes; her parents; and grandson, Christopher Groover. Mrs. Holmes is survived by her children; Tim (Tracy) Croy of Cleveland, Pamela...
Emma Laverne T. Kingsbury
Dec 17, 2024
Mrs. Emma Laverne T. Kingsbury, age 91, of Winder, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Mrs. Kingsbury retired from the banking business. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Thompson Kingsbury III; son, James Thompson Kingsbury IV; daughter, Jamie Laverne Houck; parents, Aylett and Emma Tompkins; sister, Dorothy Layne; and brother, Roy Tompkins. Mrs. Kingsbury is survived...
