Local Obituaries for Families in Winder, GA
Ms. Tara "Kristi" Nash
2026
Ms. Tara "Kristi" Nash, age 43, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2026 at her residence.
She was a devoted private investigator with Allied Universal, where her keen insight and dedication to her work made a lasting impact in her field. Tara was a proud graduate of Clements High School, class of 2001.
Kristi cherished many aspects of life....
Mrs. Shirley Patton Clack
2026
Mrs. Shirley Patton Clack, age 90, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Clack was a lifelong resident of Barrow County. She was a 1953 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School, and she retired from Sears. Shirley was a member of Pentecost United Methodist Church.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, William...
Mr. Ralph Alonzo Perry
2026
Mr. Ralph Alonzo Perry, age 93, of Statham, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2026, at his residence.
Alonzo retired from the Georgia National Guard. He was a member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church.
Mr. Perry was preceded in death by his parents; Carse Perry and Eula Davis Perry; and siblings, Jerry Perry, Helen Stapp, Pete Perry, Bill Perry, and Hazel...
Mrs. Cynthia Owens Groves
2026
Mrs. Cynthia Owens Groves, age 74, of Winder, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
Mrs. Groves was preceded in death by her mother, Alma Jean Smith and father, JC Owens.
She is survived by husband, Larry Groves of Winder, GA; daughters Shauna Sweat (GA) & Meredith Palmer (AR); grandchildren Andrew Coble...
Mr. David Fincher
2026
Mr. David Fincher, age 73, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026, at his residence.
Mr. Fincher retired from AT&T and later in life found joy in cutting grass for fellow friends and neighbors. David loved being outside and working in the yard. He was also an avid NASCAR fan. David was a member of Midway Christian Church.
David...
Mr. Alan Thomas Willingham
2026
Mr. Alan Thomas Willingham of Winder, Georgia, born Allen Dale Cooper on September 13, 1959, in Augusta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026.
Alan was born to the late James Carl Cooper, Jr. and Mary Johnson, and was lovingly adopted by Thomas Earl Willingham and Virginia Estelle Hollifield. Through their care and devotion, Alan grew up surrounded by love,...
Mrs. Selmah Yates Bowen
2026
Selmah Margaret Yates Bowen, of Winder and Franklin, a loving mother, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at the age of 92.
Born on December 29, 1933 on Alabama Road in Heard County, Georgia. She always said her father had to go get Dr. Jeptha J. Nutt in a one-horse wagon with two feet of snow on...
Mr. Tim Skelton
2025
Mr. Timothy Edward Skelton, age 63, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at his residence.
Tim retired from Rhodia, now Solvay, Chemical Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis E. Skelton and Frances Simonton Skelton.
Tim is survived by a host of extended family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday,...
Mr. Carl Eugene Skinner
2025
Mr. Carl "Gene" Eugene Skinner, age 87, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Carl was born on October 11, 1938. He was the son of the late Harvey and Alabee Perry Skinner. Carl retired from General Motors in Doraville, Georgia with 30 years of dedicated service. He was ordained...
Mrs. Darlene Sue King
2025
Mrs. Darlene Sue King, age 80, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. King retired as a seamstress with R and R Maufacturing Company. She will be remembered best as a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother.
Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Bob Fine and Grace Powell Fine; and...
Mrs. Audrey Mae Frost Hunter
2025
Mrs. Audrey Mae Frost Hunter, age 103, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Born on July 12, 1922, in Winder, Audrey was the daughter of Luther and Lola Frost and remained a lifelong resident of the community she dearly loved. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, E. Hubert Hunter; and her son,...
Mrs. Vivian Louise Hayes
2025
Mrs. Vivian Louise Hayes, age 82, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Mrs. Hayes was a resident of Barrow County for most of her life. She retired as a seamstress at R and R Manufacturing Company. Throughout her life, Vivian enjoyed traveling and shopping. She will be remembered best as a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and...
Mrs. Sung Ja Lee Jun
2025
Mrs. Sung Ja Lee Jun, age 83, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at her residence.
Mrs. Jun was a devoted member of Georgia United Korean Seventh-Day Adventist Church. She loved spending her time outdoors and was well known for her passion that she had for gardening. Sung will be remembered best as a loving mother, sister,...
Mrs. Rachel Ann Cobb
2025
Mrs. Rachel Ann (Abbott) Cobb, 44, of Auburn, passed away on December 15, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Born on June 27, 1981, in Boston, Massachusetts, Rachel was the daughter of Robert West Abbott II and Donna Abbott. She grew up in Pepperell, Massachusetts, and graduated from the Academy of Notre Dame. She later made her life in Georgia, working in Atlanta...
Mr. Robert Jesse Crowe
2025
Mr. Robert Jesse Crowe, age 90, of Dacula, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
Mr. Crowe was a devoted member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Dacula since his early childhood. Throughout his life, he enjoyed farming and gardening. Robert was also an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil Lee Crowe and...
Mrs. Mary Fry Dugas
2025
Mrs. Mary Fry Dugas, age 94, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at The Landing of Winder.
Mary dedicated her life to her family and was known for her unwavering love as a wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She was the Matriarch of five generations.
She was a devoted member of St. Matthews Catholic Church, where...
Mr. Dennis Ronald Landress
2025
Mr. Dennis Ronald Landress, age 71, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at his residence.
Dennis retired from Johns Manville, and he loved fishing. He will be remembered best as a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather.
Mr. Landress was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald J. Landress and Dorothy McDaniel Landress; and siblings, Wanda Landress Whitmore,...
Mr. Ronald Earl Carder
2025
Mr. Ronald Earl Carder, age 68, of Winder, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, December 1, 2025.
For many years, Ronald served as a Registered Nurse Supervisor with Limestone of Northeast Georgia Health System, where he was not only respected for his professional accomplishments but also cherished for his compassionate care and dedication to his patients. In addition to...
Mr. James Lynn Hendricks
2025
Mr. James Lynn Hendricks, age 82, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2025, at his residence. He was born on June 11, 1943, in the state of Colorado, where he was raised.
Deeply devoted to his faith, James was an active member of Winder First Baptist Church, where he served both as a Deacon and as Church Treasurer....
Mrs. Betty Sue Johnson Smith
2025
Mrs. Betty Sue Johnson Smith, age 95, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025 at The Landing Senior Living Center of Winder.
Betty was born on Feb. 26, 1930 in Lawrenceville, Ga. She was the youngest of 7 children born to Henry Thomas Johnson & Ada (Fulcher) Johnson.
She married Olen Dean Smith on July 28, 1951, and had 2...
