Local Obituaries for Families in Winder, GA
Randolph Swafford
Jul 7, 2015
Mr. Randolph Swafford, age 85, of Winder, Georgia passed away July 7, 2015. A Barrow County Native, he was the Son of the late Charlie and Tomie Harbin Swafford. He was preceded by His first Wife, Lois Cox Swafford, Son, Charles Swafford and second Wife, Annie Fleming Swafford. Mr. Swafford had resided in Barrow County for most of his life...
Dorothy Davis Wilson
Jul 5, 2015
Mrs. Dorothy Davis Wilson, age 84, of Winder, Georgia died July 5, 2015. Mrs. Wilson was preceded by Her Husband of 68 years, James Olin "Jimmy" Wilson, Sr. on June 21, 2015. A Daughter of the late Howard C. and Julia Rogers Davis, Mrs. Wilson was a member of The Winder First Baptist Church. She had served at Duckhead Apparel...
Frances Ward
Jul 5, 2015
Mrs. Frances Ward, age 82, of Winder, Georgia passed away July 5, 2015. A Native of Blount County, Alabama, she was a daughter of the late Doc and Virgie Harris. Mrs. Ward was preceded by Her Husband, Bill Ward, Sons, Bobby Ward, James Ward and Raymond Ward, and Granddaughter, Jamie Lee Ward. She was a homemaker and a member of...
Judy Taylor
Jul 4, 2015
Ms. Judy Taylor, age 65, of Winder, Georgia died July 4, 2015 at her residence. A Native of Parks, Mississippi, she was a daughter of the late Robert Edward and Maxine Webb Hitchcock. Ms. Taylor was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant. Surviving are Daughter, Gena McCall of Dade City, Florida, Two Grandchildren, Brothers, Jessie Hitchcock of Gainesville, Georgia, and Robert...
Sarah Dealva Layfield
Jul 4, 2015
Mrs. Sarah Dealva Layfield, age 90, of Forest Park, Georgia died July 4, 2015. A Native of Doe Run, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late William T. and Ida Belle Fowler. Mrs. Layfield was preceded by Her Husband, Ossie Layfield. Mrs. Layfield was a retired assistant with Wilson's Pharmacy and was a member of the Forest Park First...
Walter Myron Brock
Jun 24, 2015
Mr. Walter Myron Brock, age 80, of Winder, Georgia died Wednesday, June 24, 2015. A native of Winder, Georgia he was preceded by his Daughter Yvonne Colquett Cooper in 1984, parents Henry and Willie Mae McGaughey Brock, three Brothers and one Sister. A Navy veteran, Mr. Brock delivered bread for Sunbeam many years before retiring from Flowers Bakery in 1997....
James Olin Wilson, Sr.
Jun 21, 2015
Mr. James " Jimmy" Olin Wilson Sr., age 88 of Winder, Georgia died June 21, 2015. Born in West Palm Beach, Florida. He was the son of the late Jim and Ruby Mize Wilson. He was a retired insurance salesman and a member of the First Baptist Church of Winder. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, June 23, 2015...
Douglas Carter
Jun 18, 2015
Mr. Douglas Carter, age 79, of Winder, Georgia died June 18, 2015. A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County, he was a son of the late Pasco and Seanie Kilgore Carter. He was a retiree of Johns-Manville and was of the Baptist Denomination. Surviving are Wife, Melia Ann Vanderford Carter, son, Michael Carter both of Winder, Grandchildren, Marlana Carter...
Russell G. Miller
Jun 18, 2015
Mr. Russell G. Miller, age 66, of Winder, Georgia died June 18, 2015. A native of Hendersonville, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Russell and Louise Black Miller. Mr. Miller was the supervisor of The City of Winder Water Department. He was a U. S. Army Veteran. Mr. Miller was a member of Bear Creek Baptist Church...
Paul Anthony Chappell
Jun 17, 2015
Mr. Paul Anthony Chappell, age 50, of Winder, Georgia passed away June 17, 2015 at Peachtree Christian Hospice in Duluth, Georgia. Born in Elba Alabama, he was employed by Kinsey Construction of Marietta as a Commercial Remodeler. Surviving are Wife, Norma Chappell of Winder, Children, Tammi (Thomas) Mooney of Jefferson, Brandi Chappell and Robbie Chappell both of Winder, Grandchildren, Austin,...
James Edwin Lyle
Jun 13, 2015
Mr. James Edwin Lyle, age 66, of Winder, Georgia passed away June 13, 2015. Born in Clarke County, he was a son of the late Henry Edward and Myrtle Clark Lyle. Mr. Lyle was a member of The Winder Apostolic Church Of The Lord Jesus Christ. Mr. Lyle was an honorary member of Scenic R. C. Flyer's Club and was...
Joe Poole
May 24, 2015
Mr. Joe Poole, age 60, of Winder, Georgia passed away at his residence May 24, 2015. A native of Cartersville, Georgia, he was a son of the late John and Grace Poole. Mr. Poole had resided in Winder since 2000. He was employed by Peach State Freightliner and had attended Hebron Baptist Church in Dacula. Surviving are Children, Ronnie Poole,...
Mary Helen Deaton
May 23, 2015
Mrs. Mary Helen Deaton, age 73, of Winder, Georgia passed away May 23, 2015 at Sacred Journey Hospice in McDonough, Georgia. A daughter of the late Howard O. and Julia Ruth Norris Adams, she had resided in Barrow County for most of her life. Mrs. Deaton was preceded by her husband, Bobby Joe Deaton in 1983. She had attended Chapel...
R. L. Miller
May 21, 2015
Mr. R. L. Miller, age 83, of Winder, Georgia died May 21, 2015 at Agape' Hospice in Winder. Born in Bethlehem, Georgia he was a son of the late Herman and Vallie Page Miller. Mr. Miller was preceded by his wife, Bertha Wilbanks Miller on May 2, 2007 and his son, Jerry Adams on January 16, 2014. He was a...
James T. Murphy
May 17, 2015
Mr. James T. Murphy, age 86, of Winder, Georgia passed away May 17, 2015. Mr. Murphy was born in Gwinnett County to the late William and Lizzie Rockmore Murphy and was preceded by 11 Siblings. On December 25, 1945 he married Carolyn Parker in Carl, Georgia. Mr. Murphy was a retiree of General Motors where he served as a welder....
Frances Hall
May 16, 2015
Mrs. Frances Hall, age 80, of Statham, Georgia died May 16, 2015 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Will and Sarah Adeline Watkins Chambers. She was of the Baptist Denomination and was a homemaker. Surviving are Children, Lamar Hall, Jackie (Ricky) Tuggle, Ricky (Mary Jo) Hall, Kenneth (Amanda) Hall and Tommy (Lisa) Hall all of Statham,...
W. Richard Brock
May 14, 2015
Mr. W. Richard Brock, age 83, of Winder, Georgia passed away May 14, 2015. A lifelong resident of Barrow County he was a son of the late Henry and Willie Mae McGaughey Brock. Mr. Brock was a retired agent with Independent Life and a Poultry Farmer. He was a member of The Winder Christian Church. Surviving are Wife, Syble Haymon...
Jim Biggerstaff
May 13, 2015
James (Jim) Cleveland Biggerstaff,71, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at his home in Hoschton, GA. He was born on February 2, 1944 in Michigan City, IN to George & May Biggerstaff. Jim grew up in Michigan City, IN. He attended Elston High School. After high school he worked as a chef, owning The Outpost in Beverly Shores, IN...
Steve Kenneth Smith
May 9, 2015
Mr. Steve Kenneth Smith, age 51, of Commerce, Georgia died May 9, 2015. A native of Tucker, Georgia he was a driver for Keystone Brothers Auto Parts. Surviving are Wife, Terri Stott of Commerce, Children, Steven Smith of Loganville, Leslie Smith and Lee Stott both of Winder, and Shane Stott of Commerce, Parents, Annie and Earl Smith of Commerce, Siblings,...
Lois B. Price
May 2, 2015
Mrs. Lois Price, age 87, of Helena, Georgia, formerly of Winder passed away May 2, 2015 at her residence following an extended illness. A native of Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Florence Fortner Allen. Mrs. Price was a longtime employee of Winder-Barrow Hospital and served as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was a member...
