Local Obituaries for Families in Winder, GA
Cora Jones Thomas
Aug 27, 2017
Mrs. Cora Jones Thomas, age 92, of Auburn, Georgia passed away August 27, 2017. Mrs. Thomas was born August 27, 1925 in Pickens County, Georgia to the late Johnny and Minnie Lee Hendrix Jones. She was preceded by Her Husband, Andrew Thomas, and Sons, Donald Thomas and Ricky Thomas. Mrs. Thomas was of the Baptist Denomination and was a homemaker....
Warren Chandler, Sr.
Aug 24, 2017
Mr. William Warren Chandler, Sr., age 76 of Bogart, Georgia passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017. Mr. Chandler was a native and lifelong resident of Athens, Georgia and was a son of the late Garnett Troy and Mattie Sue Carter Chandler. He was preceded by a son, William Warren "Bro" Chandler, Jr., a brother, Wiley and sister Linda. He was...
Mary Sanders Highfield
Aug 21, 2017
Mrs. Mary Sanders Highfield, age 72, of Winder, Georgia went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 21, 2017. Mary was born, May 22, 1945 in Commerce, Georgia to the late Arthur and Mamie Turpin Sanders. She was preceded by a Brother, J. T. Sanders. Mary had resided in Barrow County since 1984 and was a member of...
Sandra Kay Alexzulian
Aug 11, 2017
Mrs. Sandra Kay Alexzulian, age 75, of Winder, Georgia passed away August 11, 2017 at her residence. A native of Wheeling, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Mary Cowan Thomas. She was the widow of Andrew Alexzulian. Mrs. Alexzulian was a respiratory therapist at Barrow Medical Center. Surviving are a Daughter, Lisa Cassidy of Winder,...
Thomas George, Sr.
Aug 7, 2017
Mr. John Thomas George, Sr., age 78, of Bethlehem, Georgia passed away August 7, 2017. A native of Monroe, Georgia, he was a son of the late Raymond and Ethel Cooper George. He was preceded by brothers, James Oscar George, William George and Phillip George. Mr. George was a member of Bethel Baptist Church where he served as a deacon...
Randall M. "Buck" Rockmore
Aug 7, 2017
Mr. Randall M. "Buck" Rockmore, age 72, of Winder, Georgia passed away August 7, 2017. A native of Jackson County, he was a son of the late J. E. and Ruby Carlile Rockmore. Mr. Rockmore was a member of Eastside Baptist Church and was a retiree of The University of Georgia Maintenance Department. Surviving are Wife, Joann Montgomery Rockmore, Children,...
Donald J. Hall
Aug 6, 2017
Mr. Donald J. Hall, age 81, of Doraville, Georgia passed away August 6, 2017. A native of Hoschton, Georgia, he was a son of the late Charlie J. and Pearl Stone Hall. He was preceded by Sisters, Grace Murphy, Newell Wood, Bonnie Pentecost and Ouida Bentley, and Brother, Charles T. Hall. Mr. Hall was a retiree of Internal Revenue Service....
Margaret L. Crowe
Aug 5, 2017
Mrs. Margaret L. Crowe, age 91, of Winder, Georgia went to heaven August 5, 2017. She was a daughter of the late Dewey, Sr. and Bonnie Kelly Burke. Mrs. Crowe was a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee and had resided in Barrow County since 1952. She married the love of her life, Houston Crowe on June 7, 1946 in Ringgold, Georgia....
E. M. "Buck" Kiley
Aug 3, 2017
Mr. E. M. "Buck" Kiley age 92, of Winder, Georgia (Carl Community) passed away August 3, 2017. Mr. Kiley was born in Hoschton, Georgia on September 26, 1924 to the late Jesse and Bertha Kidd Kiley. He was preceded by his Wife, Jody Stover Kiley, two Granddaughters, Monika Harris and Jessica Harris, Sisters, Gertie Ward and Jewell Miller, and Brothers,...
Donald Casper
Jul 29, 2017
Mr. Donald Casper, age 65, of Winder, Georgia passed away July 29, 2017. A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County, Donald was a son of the late Herbert and Irene McClellan Casper. He was a former owner of P & H Mechanical of Winder. Donald was a 1970 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School where he played on the football...
Louise Sweat
Jul 29, 2017
Mrs. Louise Sweat, age 89, of Winder, Georgia passed away July 29, 2017. Mrs. Sweat was born June 7, 1928 to Lewis and Cora Helton Everett, who pre-deceased her. She was the widow of Rev. Robert Lee Sweat, and was preceded by a son, Wayne Sweat. Mrs. Sweat was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and was a retired...
Tommy Gilbert
Jul 26, 2017
Mr. Tommy R. C. Gilbert, age 19, of Homer, Georgia passed away July 26, 2017. A native of Barrow County, Tommy attended New Life Worship Center in Statham, Georgia. He was a 2017 Graduate of Banks County High School and was employed as a welder at Toyota. Surviving are Mother, Tiffany Landress of Winder, Father and Step-mother, Keith and Amy...
David Skinner
Jul 19, 2017
Lester David Skinner, 69, of Winder went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. David, the self-appointed Semi-Unofficial Mayor of County Line, was born on August 27, 1947 to W. N. and Hazel Skinner. He leaves behind his wife, Gina, sons: Jeff (Tammy) of Winder and Brian (Stacey) of Dacula, Step-sons, John (Mandy) Parker of Bainbridge and...
Raymond D. Murphy
Jul 8, 2017
Mr. Raymond D. Murphy, age 81, of Winder, Georgia entered Heaven's Gates on July 8, 2017. A native of Barrow County, he was a son of the late George and Jewell Doster Murphy. Mr. Murphy was preceded by his sister, Dot Johnson and brother, Terrell Murphy. He was a retired inspector with Roper Pump Company of Commerce, and was a...
Jerry Randall Martin
Jul 6, 2017
Mr. Jerry Randall Martin, age 80, of Winder, Georgia, passed away July 6, 2017, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. A native of Winder for the last 17 years, Mr. Martin was the son of the late Berthaleen "Tiny" (Swords) Bowen. Mr. Martin was retired from the U.S. Air Force after serving his country 26 years...
Gwen Middlebrooks Jackson
Jul 5, 2017
Mrs. Gwen Middlebrooks Jackson, age 86, of Bethlehem, Georgia entered eternal life on July 5, 2017. Mrs. Jackson was born December 7, 1930 in Farmington, Georgia to Percy B. and Ora Lee Carson Middlebrooks. She was nominated as Best All Around Girl in her graduating class at Watkinsville High School. Mrs. Jackson attended the University of Georgia and was a...
Robert M. "Bob" Akin
Jun 12, 2017
Mr. Robert M. "Bob" Akin, age 88, of Winder, and Jefferson, Georgia passed away June 12, 2017. A native of Norman, Oklahoma, Mr. "Bob" was preceded by his wife of fifty-nine years, Kathryn Sue Akin and son, Robert E. Akin. Mr. Akin served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired as General Manager of The Overhead...
Jim Looney Smith
Jun 12, 2017
Mr. Jim Looney Smith, age 93, of Bethlehem, Georgia passed away June 12, 2017. A native of Barrow County, he was a son of the late Asbury and Ila Smith. He was preceded by his wife, Lucy Wallace Smith and a daughter, Jeanette Smith Satterfield. Mr. Smith was a retired brick mason and was of the Apostolic Denomination. The Family...
