Local Obituaries for Families in Winder, GA
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,...
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,...
