Local Obituaries for Families in Winder, GA
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...
James Carlyle
Mar 28, 2015
Mr. James Carlyle, age 80, of Winder, Georgia died March 28, 2015. A Native of Barrow County, he was a Son of the late Joe and Ruth Sorrells Carlyle. Mr. Carlyle was a Vice-President of the former Winder Lumber Company and was an Army Veteran. He had resided in Barrow County for most of his life and was a member...
Jim Craft
Mar 15, 2015
Mr. Jim Craft, age 70, of Watkinsville, Georgia passed away March 15, 2015. A native of Statham, Georgia, he was a son of the late Herbert and Nell Evans Craft. Mr. Craft was employed by Kroger. Surviving are Children, Jeremy Craft of Houston, Texas and Denise Craft Schoeffner of Marietta, Grandchildren, Katelyn Schoeffner, Allison Craft and Jack Schoeffner, Brothers, Donald...
David Earl Baggett
Mar 14, 2015
Mr. David Earl Baggett, age 64, of Winder, Georgia passed away March 14, 2015. Born in Lawrenceville, Georgia, he was a son of the late William Thomas and Deline Bradford Baggett. Mr. Baggett was employed with R. R. Donnelley Printing, where he served as a Web Pressman. He was a U. S. Army Veteran and was a member of Union...
Eugene Lee
Mar 10, 2015
Mr. Eugene Lee, age 74, of Winder, Georgia died March 10, 2015. A native of Dahlonega, he was a son of the late Claude and Fanny Marie Lingerfelt Lee. He was preceded by his Wife of fifty-two years, Barbara Ann Clark Lee in 2010. Mr. Lee retired from Johns-Manville in 2003, serving as a supervisor. Surviving are Daughters, Rosalind Henson...
Howard Sweat
Mar 8, 2015
Mr. Howard Sweat, age 64, of Winder, Georgia died March 8, 2015 at his residence. A native of Barrow County, he was a son of the late James and Lucille Anthony Sweat. He was of the Baptist Denomination and was employed by Aramarc Distribution Center. Mr. Sweat was an Army Veteran of the Viet Nam Conflict. Surviving are Wife, Bonnie...
Doris G. Thornton
Mar 3, 2015
Mrs. Doris G. Thornton, age 86, of Winder, Georgia passed away March 3, 2015. November 16, 1946, she married John Thornton, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Thornton was a member of Union Baptist Church and was a retiree of Superior Garment Manufacturing Company of Winder. Several Nieces and Nephews survive. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, March 6,...
Justin Lee Baxter
Mar 3, 2015
Mr. Baxter was born on July 12, 1981 and passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Mr. Baxter was a resident of Winder, Georgia at the time of passing.
Larry F. Landers
Mar 1, 2015
Mr. Larry Landers, age 67 of Monroe, Georgia passed away March 1, 2015. A Native of Canadagwa, New York, he was a son of the late Alfred and Edna May Brink Landers. He was preceded by siblings, Big Duke, Little Duke and Carol Griffeth. Mr. Landers is survived by his wife, Marie Landers, Children, Larry M. Landers and Joy Bartlett,...
