Local Obituaries for Families in Winder, GA
Herman W. Anderson
Feb 26, 2015
Mr. Herman W. Anderson, age 93, of Auburn, Georgia died February 26, 2015. A Native of West Virginia he was a son of the late Fred and Edna Hunt Anderson. He was preceded by his wife, Olive Smith Anderson and a son, Robert Anderson. Mr. Anderson was a U. S. Navy Veteran of World War II and was a retiree...
Jack Wilkerson
Feb 26, 2015
Mr. Jack Wilkerson, age 89, of Winder, Georgia died February 26, 2015. He was born December 27, 1925 in Barrow County and was a son of the late Henry and Emily Wilkerson. He was the widower of Melba Ward Wilkerson and was a member of The Winder First Baptist Church. Mr. Wilkerson was a retired insurance agent. Surviving are Daughter...
Vivian Catherine Mathews
Feb 23, 2015
Mrs. Vivian Catherine Mathews, age 89, of Winder, Georgia passed away February 23, 2015. A native of Jackson County, Mrs. Mathews was a daughter of the late Otis and Annie Lee Cronic Tanner. She was preceded by her husband, Ralph J. Mathews in 1999. Mrs. Mathews loved to cook and was famous for her pound cakes, she also enjoyed flower...
Tinley Faith Thomason
Feb 22, 2015
Tinley Faith Thomason, age 7 weeks, of Bethlehem, Georgia passed away February 22, 2015. Surviving are Parents, Rodney and Julie Edwards Thomason, Sister, Raelynn Jewel Thomason, Grandparents, Ronny and Tina Edwards all of Bethlehem, Randy and Karen Thomason of Hoschton, Brad & Shirley Roberts of Kentucky, and a host of other relatives. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, February...
Ken H. Propst
Feb 21, 2015
Mr. Kenneth H. Propst, age 90, of Winder, Georgia passed away February 21, 2015. Born in Concord, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Clarence and Beatrice Propst. He was preceded in death by siblings Wesley Propst, Betty Baker and Peggy Angley. Mr. Propst was a former resident of Atlanta and had resided in Winder for the past...
James E. Reynolds
Feb 19, 2015
Mr. James E. Reynolds, age 83, of Winder, Georgia passed away February 19, 2015 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County, he was a son of the late Bud and Pauline Smith Reynolds. He was preceded by a son, Jimmy Reynolds in 1998. Mr. Reynolds was the owner of Reynolds Appliance Sales and was a member...
Phil "Boat" Roberts
Feb 19, 2015
Mr. Phil "Boat" Roberts, age 59, of Winder, Georgia passed away February 19, 2015. A Native and lifelong resident of Barrow County, he was a son James and Betty Miller Roberts. Mr. Roberts was a carpenter. Surviving are Wife, Jennifer Roberts of Winder, Children, Dawn and Mark Dunahoo of Winder, Heather Roberts of Norcross, Carrie Ann Roberts and P. J....
June Evans
Feb 18, 2015
Mrs. June Evans, age 87, of Winder, Georgia passed away February 18, 2015. Born in Moulton, Alabama, she was a daughter of the late Joe and Birdie Ethel Corum Putnam. A resident of Winder since 1976, she was the widow of Rev. Henry Evans. She was preceded by a daughter, Tina Victoria Evans. Mrs. Evans was a member of Morningside...
Berkley Ruiz
Feb 14, 2015
J. Berkley Ruiz, 1927 to 2015 Berkley Ruiz, 87, passed away February 14, 2015 from natural causes. "Berk" was born and raised in North Carolina but had lived in Winder since 1957. He served in the Navy (WWII, Korean War) and remained in the Naval Reserve until 1976, retiring as Lieutenant Commander. He obtained degrees from Mars Hill Junior College,...
Christine Sullivan Graham
Feb 12, 2015
Mrs. Christine Graham, age 89, of Winder, Georgia died February 12, 2015. A native of Aragon, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late John and Nola Mae Walker Sullivan. Mrs. Graham was preceded by her husband, Albert Graham, Jr. and a daughter, Geneva "Bonnie" Y. Fegan. She studied anesthesiology at Emory University Hospital and served as the anesthesiologist coordinator...
Alvin B. Conyers
Feb 6, 2015
A Graveside Service for Mr. Alvin B. Conyers, age 62, of Auburn, Georgia will be held Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 11:00 A. M. at the Mellwood Cemetery with Pastor Mike Day officiating. The Family will receive friends Wednesday, February 11, 2015 from 5-8 P. M. at Carter Funeral Home in Winder. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday,...
Frances Chandler
Feb 3, 2015
Mrs. Frances Chandler, age 92, of Winder, Georgia passed away February 3, 2015. Born and raised in Barrow County. She moved to Atlanta when she was sixteen years old and worked at Rich's department store. She married Harold J. Chandler in 1947 and they both worked for the R&R Manufacturing Company for many years. She lived in Carl in front...
Lavern Mcdougal Jones
Jan 7, 2015
Mrs. LaVern Jones, age 73, of Winder, Georgia passed away January 7, 2015 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness. A native of Hall County, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Sallie Mae Shelton McDougal. Mrs. Jones was a homemaker. Surviving are Husband, Austin Jones of Winder, Children, Ricky and Cindy Jones of Bethlehem,...
Nancy C. "Nan" Robbins
Jan 5, 2015
Mrs. Nancy C. "Nan" Robbins, age 71, of Jefferson, Georgia passed away January 5, 2015. A native of MS, Mrs. Robbins was the daughter of the late James Pauldon and Mattie Miriam Blanks Clark. She is preceded by a brother Mike Clark and a sister Linda Speights. In 2005, Mrs. Robbins retired from the North American Mission Board with 22...
Betty Presley Stafford
Jan 1, 2015
Mrs. Betty Presley Stafford, age 86, of Winder, Georgia died January 1, 2015. A lifelong resident of Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late George T. and Lottie Pannell Presley. She was preceded by her husband, Mr. D. E. "Ed" Stafford in 2001. Mrs. Stafford owned and operated Betty's Variety Shop in Winder for many years. Mrs. Stafford...
Ruth Bagwell Ensley
Jan 1, 2015
Mrs. Ruth Ensley, age 82, of Winder, Georgia died January 1, 2015 following an extended illness. A native of Gwinnett County, she was a daughter of the late Cecil and Annie Roberts Bagwell. She was preceded by a daughter, Dana Ensley. Mrs. Ensley had attended Eastside Baptist Church and was a homemaker. A Funeral Service will be held Monday, January...
Sarah Jo "Jody" Kiley
Dec 17, 2014
Mrs. Sarah Jo "Jody" Kiley age 86, of Winder, Georgia went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, December 17, 2014 after a period of declining health. She was preceded in death by Granddaughters Monika Harris and Jessica Harris. Mrs. Kiley was a daughter of the late Hubert and Cora Bell Baird Stover. She was a member of Carl First...
Robert "Bobby" Day
Dec 16, 2014
Mr. Robert "Bobby" Day, age 74, of Auburn, Georgia died December 16, 2014. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, he was the son of the late Roy N. and Rebecca Dukehart Day. Mr. Day was a retiree of Hormel Foods. Surviving are Daughters and Sons-in-law, Tammy Davis of Winder, Shannon and Greg Givens of Dacula, Becky and Greg Rooks of Bethlehem...
Melrose B. Conyers
Dec 11, 2014
Mrs. Melrose B. Conyers, age 95, of Auburn, Georgia passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014. A native of DeKalb County, Mrs. Conyers received her Master's degree from Oglethorpe University, she was a retired school teacher having served with Hall, Gwinnett and Walton Counties. She was preceded by her husband Ernest Conyers in 2005 and her sister Willie Rue Cook. Surviving...
Gracie Perry
Dec 10, 2014
Gracie Perry, age 6, of Statham, Georgia died December 10, 2014. Born in Athens, Georgia, Gracie was a First Grade Student at Statham Elementary School. Surviving are Mother, Nikki Perry, Father, Lance Phelps, Siblings, Ashlynn Perry and Bryson Perry, Maternal Grandmother, Mary Perry, Paternal Grandmother, Margie Phelps and a host of other relatives. A Funeral Service will be held at...
