Local Obituaries for Families in Winder, GA
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...
Wanda Lanae' Thompson
Apr 26, 2015
Mrs. Wanda LaNae' Thompson, age 50, of Winder, Georgia passed away April 26, 2015. A native of Pensacola, Florida, Mrs. Thompson was a Teacher/Mentor, and was a member of Whistleville Christian Church. Surviving are Husband, Willie "Rico" Thompson, Children, David Eugene Wade and Hunter Lanier Thompson, Grandchild, Skylin Wade, Parents, Thomas and Carol Emerson all of Winder, Brothers, Michael Kenneth...
Lillian Everett Labun
Apr 21, 2015
Ms. Lillian Everett Labun, age 70, of Commerce, Georgia died April 21, 2015. A native of Auburn, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Oxford and Annie Belle Banks Everett. Ms. Everett was a retired Supervisor with R & R. Manufacturing Company of Auburn. Surviving are Daughter and Son-in-law, Staci and Jeff Busbin of Commerce, Two Grandsons, Timothy Patterson...
Oliver "Pete" Swords
Apr 17, 2015
Mr. Oliver "Pete" Swords, age 87, of Winder, Georgia went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2015. Born in Barrow County he was the son of the late Clyde Lorenzo and Bertha Rouse Swords. He was a veteran of The United States Army, The United States Air Force and The United States Navy. Mr. Swords was a retired...
Runelle "Nell" Young
Apr 15, 2015
Mrs. Runelle "Nell" Young, age 75, of Winder, Georgia passed away April 15, 2015. A native of Monroe, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Hurst and Margaret Adcock Broach. Mrs. Young was the CEO of The Hurst Corporation which owns and operates Barrow Memorial Gardens, Jackson Memorial Park, Franklin Memorial Park North, Franklin Memorial Park South and Nancy...
Clayton Smith "Smitty" Anderson
Apr 14, 2015
Mr. Clayton Smith "Smitty" Anderson, age 87 of Winder, Georgia died April 14, 2015. A Native of Elberton, Georgia, he was the son of the late Sanford Guss and Ollie Brown Anderson. Mr. Anderson was preceded by a Son, Andy Lee Anderson. He was a U. S. Army Veteran and was a retired machinist with F. M. C. machinery manufacturing....
Mike Carter
Apr 10, 2015
Mr. Mike Carter, age 61, of Auburn, Georgia passed away April 10, 2015. A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County, he was a son of the late Robert L. and Mary Edwards Carter. Mr. Carter was an employee of Johns-Manville. Surviving are Son, Chris Carter of Auburn, Daughters, Selena Carter of Watkinsville and Tiffany Brooks of California, Eight Grandchildren,...
Bill Fagan
Apr 9, 2015
Mr. Bill Fagan, age 82, of Duluth, Georgia, formerly of Winder, passed away April 9, 2015. Born in Winder, Georgia he was the Son of the late Carl and Mary Fagan. Mr. Fagan was a United States Air Force Veteran. He was the retired general manager of government sales and marketing with the Noritsu Corporation. A Funeral Service will be...
James R. Capes
Apr 3, 2015
Mr. James R. Capes, age 75, of Hoschton, Georgia died April 3, 2015. Mr. Capes was a son of the late Tommy and Daisy Sorrells Capes. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and was a cattle farmer. Surviving are Wife, Betty Timms Capes of Hoschton and a Brother, Jerry Capes of Monroe. A Funeral Service will be...
Essie Lou Wilkins
Apr 2, 2015
Mrs. Essie Lou Wilkins, age 98, of Ellijay, Georgia, formerly of Winder, passed away April 2, 2015. A native of Barrow County, she was a daughter of the late Emmett and Martha Mobley Manders. She was preceded by her husband, Rev. Ernest Wilkins. Mrs. Wilkins was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church and was a retiree of Superior Garment...
Dianne Bettie
Apr 1, 2015
Ms. Dianne Bettie, age 56, of Hoschton, Georgia died April 1, 2015. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, she was preceded by her Father, Mr. Bill Bettie in 2001. She was a 1976 Graduate of Winder-Barrow High School and was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. Ms. Bettie had served as an Assistant Counselor at Barrow County Head Start. She is survived...
Martha Mckinzie Mcdougle
Mar 30, 2015
Mrs. Martha McKinzie McDougle, age 72, of Auburn, Georgia died March 30, 2015 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late "Jett" and Clara McKinzie. Mrs. McDougle was preceded by her husband, Jim McDougle in 1998. She was a retiree of Publix Grocery Store and was of the Baptist denomination. She was preceded by siblings Francis McKinzie, Grady...
Carol Smith
Mar 29, 2015
Carol Yvonne Smith, age 68, of Winder, Georgia went to be with The Lord, Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Carol was born January 13, 1947 in Athens, Georgia to the late Clarence and Virginia Kitchens Hagwood. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Wayne Hagwood and sister, Gail Adcock. She survived by her Husband...
