Local Obituaries for Families in Winder, GA
Harry "Rocky" Howland
May 21, 2017
Harry "Rocky" Howland, a door & window Inside Salesman and resident of Hoschton, GA died on The Lord's Day, May 21, 2017 at the age of 63 while at home in hospice care. Rocky is survived by his wife, Debbie Howland; his children, Jack Howland, Dorothy Forrester, Gabe Howland, Sarah Keister, Michael Howland, Laura Howland, Hannah Howland, Marjory Howland, and...
Hazel Cook Bruce
May 10, 2017
Mrs. Hazel Cook Bruce, age 91, of Winder, Georgia entered into heaven on May 10, 2017. A daughter of the late Andrew Lyman, Sr. and Mamie Morris Burrell, she was preceded by her first husband, Mr. J. C. Cook and her second husband, Mr. Ted Bruce. Mrs. Bruce was also preceded by her grandson, Rusty Cook, son-in-law, Tim Bray and...
Jonell Allen Morris
May 1, 2017
Mrs. Jonell Morris, age 82, of Hoschton, Georgia passed away May 1, 2017. A resident of Jackson County for most of her life, she was the daughter of the late Grover and Maebell Brooks Allen. Mrs. Morris was preceded by her husband, Bill Morris, her daughter, Donna Jean Thurmond, and siblings Myron Allen, Harold Allen, Junior Allen and Harry James...
Freida W. Harwell
Apr 26, 2017
Ms. Freida W. Harwell, age 66, left this world April 26, 2017. The daughter of the late J. T. and Louise Simpson Wall, she had resided in Barrow County all of her life. Freida was preceded by her brothers, Bill Wall and Damon Wall. Freida was a 1969 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School and graduated in 2007 from DeVry University...
Nolia Oliver England
Apr 25, 2017
Mrs. Nolia England, age 94, of Winder, Georgia went to heaven April 25, 2017. A longtime resident of Barrow County, she was a daughter of the late Floyd and Nancy Marr Oliver. Mrs. England was preceded by her husband, D. C. England, daughter, Gail Akins, Daughter-in-law, Ester Boss England, and siblings, Ruby Carter, Aubrey Oliver, Price Oliver and Reefer Oliver....
Gary M. Little
Apr 21, 2017
Mr. Gary Little, age 65, of Winder, Georgia passed on to his eternal reward April 21, 2017 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County, Gary was the son of the late Grady and Rachel Foster Little. He was a member of Freedom Fellowship Church in Statham, and was a Fire Fighter/E. M. T. with 33 years...
Joe Fredrick Porter
Apr 21, 2017
Mr. Joe Fredrick Porter, age 69, of Statham, Georgia passed away April 21, 2017. Mr. Porter was born June 3, 1947 in Statham, Georgia to the late Quilla and Dorothy Ferguson Porter and was preceded by a brother, Ray Porter. He attended Statham Elementary School and Winder-Barrow High School. Mr. Porter was a Mill Wright and member of Local Union...
Winifred Sailors
Apr 15, 2017
Mrs. Winifred (Dink) Sailors, age 92, of Winder, Georgia went to Heaven April 15, 2017 following a period of declining health. A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County, She was a daughter of the late Arthur and Nettie Cook Elrod. Mrs. Sailors was preceded by her husband, Mr. Chet Sailors in 1988. She was also preceded by siblings, Clara...
Mike Anthony
Apr 12, 2017
Mr. Mike Anthony, age 62, of Bethlehem, Georgia passed away April 12, 2017 at his residence. A lifelong resident of Barrow County, he was a son of the late Lec and Geneva Manders Anthony. He was preceded by three brothers and was of The Baptist Denomination. Mr. Anthony was a self-employed brick mason. Surviving are brother, Gary Anthony and sister,...
Julia Marr Hall
Apr 9, 2017
Mrs. Julia Marr Hall, age 88, of Winder, Georgia passed away April 9, 2017. Mrs. Hall was preceded by her husband, Foy S. Hall, Jr, and son, Foy S. Hall, III. A native of Barrow County, Mrs. Hall was a daughter of the late Vester Otis and Daisy Bell Collins Marr. She was a member of The Winder First United...
John D. Greenway
Apr 8, 2017
Mr. John D. Greenway, age 88, of Winder, Georgia passed away April 8, 2017. A native of Barrow County, Mr. Greenway was a son of the late Toye and Ila Holliday Greenway. He was preceded by his wife, Joyce Banks Greenway on April 5, 2013. He was a United States Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Mr. Greenway was employed...
Miss Becky Miller
Apr 4, 2017
Miss Becky Miller, age 56, of Winder, Georgia passed away April 4, 2017. A native of Barrow County, she was a daughter of the late R. L. and Bertha Wilbanks Miller. Becky had worked as a security guard at Thrall Railcar in Winder. She was preceded by a brother, Jerry Adams. Surviving are Two Sisters, Debbie Bratcher and Patricia Ritchie...
Linda Gay Haynes
Apr 2, 2017
Ms. Linda Gay Haynes, age 70, of Decaturville, Tennessee, formerly of Auburn, Georgia passed away April 2, 2017. A native of Mineral Wells, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Johnny Otis and Nadine Lightfoot Smith. Ms. Haynes was a retiree of the United States Postal Service, and was a member of The Commerce Ward of The Church of...
Carolyn Hudson
Mar 28, 2017
Mrs. Carolyn Hudson of Auburn, Georgia passed away March 28, 2017. A former resident of Smyrna, Georgia, she had resided in Auburn, Georgia since 1999. Mrs. Hudson was a retiree of IBM and was of the Methodist Denomination. A native of Johnson City, New York, she was a daughter of the late Charles T. and Margaret June Fundis Warner. Surviving...
Modean Wall Mcelhannon
Mar 26, 2017
Mrs. Modean Wall McElhannon, age 91, of Winder, Georgia passed away March 26, 2017. A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County Mrs. McElhannon was a daughter of the late Will and Hattie Mae Jones Wall and was preceded by Her Husband Lester "Champ" McElhannon. Mrs. McElhannon was a longtime member and Sunday School Teacher at Calvary Baptist Church of...
Wanda Tullis
Mar 25, 2017
Ms. Wanda Tullis, age 56, of Winder, Georgia went to be with Jesus March 25, 2017. A Native of Barrow County, she was preceded in death by Her Mother, Sara Ann Grant. Wanda was a retired dispatcher with Hall County E. M. S. and was of the Baptist Denomination. Surviving are Daughter, Tori Ann Tullis, Father and Step-Mother, W. C....
Martha Jane Hawkins
Mar 18, 2017
Mrs. Martha Jane Hawkins, age 85, of Winder, Georgia passed away March 18, 2018 at her residence. A native of Union County, Georgia she was a daughter of the late Ed and Emma Harkins Payne. She was preceded by husbands Windell Ross and Jack Hawkins, son, Kenneth Ross and grandchild Tonya Ross. Mrs. Hawkins was a retired employee of The...
Jim Keadle
Mar 16, 2017
Mr. Jim Keadle, age 76, of Auburn, Georgia passed away March 16, 2017. A former resident of North Ft. Myers, Florida, Mr. Keadle was a son of the late Lotis Lemuel and Clara Lee Dodson Keadle. He was a retired Law Enforcement Officer with the Lee County, Florida Sheriff's Department. Mr. Keadle had resided in Barrow County since 2012 and...
Spencer "Spink" Patrick
Mar 12, 2017
Mr. Spencer, "Spink" Patrick, age 76, of Winder, Georgia passed away March 12, 2017. A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County, he was a Son of the late Harold and Mary Hill Patrick. Mr. Patrick was preceded by the love of his life, Janice Marie Royal Patrick on February 4, 2011. He was employed as a heavy equipment operator...
Edna Freeman
Mar 5, 2017
Mrs. Edna Freeman, age 85, of Winder, Georgia passed away March 5, 2017. Mrs. Freeman was preceded by husbands, Howard Duncan, Sr. and John Freeman. She was a daughter of the late Isom and Mollie Mosely Hogan. She was a member of Morningside Baptist Church and was a retiree of Southern Waistband of Winder. Surviving are Son, Howard (Teresa) Duncan,...
