Local Obituaries for Families in Winder, GA
Donald L. Ruark
Oct 19, 2024
Mr. Donald L. Ruark, age 63, of Winder, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024, surrounded by his family. Mr. Ruark was a devoted family man that will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Mr. Ruark was preceded in death by his wife, Hope Ruark; and parents, Buddy Ruark and Lois Moon Evans. Survivors include...
Jack Lester Cook
Oct 14, 2024
Mr. Jack Lester Cook, age 90, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2024, surrounded by his family. Mr. Cook was a native of Barrow County. He was a lifelong member of Stoney Creek Methodist Worship Center and retired from the Barrow County Road Department. Jack was an avid outdoorsman that loved fishing and hunting, and often prepared...
Fire Chief (Ret.) John D. Etheridge
Oct 14, 2024
Fire Chief (Ret.) John D. Etheridge, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2024, surrounded by his family at the age of 93. John Etheridge was born on February 2, 1931, in Barrow County. After high school, he served in the United States Air Force as a Staff Sergeant. Following his honorable discharge, he became a volunteer member...
Jeanette Clark Covington
Oct 8, 2024
Mrs. Jeanette Clark Covington, age 90, of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at her residence. Mrs. Covington was a faithful member of Cross Pointe Church in Duluth where she took great pride in counting the church’s offering every Monday morning as her act of service. Jeanette was a generous soul that loved others above herself and...
James Chester "Checkie" Varnum Jr.
Oct 7, 2024
Mr. James Chester "Checkie" Varnum, Jr., age 69, of Winder, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024. Mr. Varnum was a 1973 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School. Throughout his life he worked in construction. Checkie enjoyed woodworking, crafting, and was a talented artist. He enjoyed playing his guitar and loved his pet cats dearly. Mr. Varnum was preceded in death...
Benny "Bubba" Delay
Oct 3, 2024
Mr. Benny "Bubba" Delay, age 55, of Winder, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, at his residence. Mr. Delay was born May 9, 1969, in Barrow County, the son of the late Benny Lewis Delay, Sr. and the late Becky Austin Delay. "Bubba" as he was known, was a life lifelong resident of Barrow County. He loved anything to do...
David Rosenzweig
Oct 1, 2024
Mr. David Rosenzweig, age 74, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. David was an extremely loving husband, father, and friend. David filled his time with wood working and other hobbies and retired from Home Depot. David overcame much oppression, as Deaf people often do, and was able to provide his wife and daughter an amazing life....
Elaine Smith Dickens
Sep 30, 2024
Mrs. Elaine Smith Dickens, age 79, of Gainesville, formerly of Winder, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 30, 2024, surrounded by her family at Lanier Village Estates. Mrs. Dickens was a 1963 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School and received a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia. Throughout her life, she was a...
Michael Lynn Davenport
Sep 29, 2024
Mr. Michael Lynn Davenport, age 82, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at his residence. Per Mr. Davenport's request, no formal service will be held. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.
Barbara Manders Casper
Sep 29, 2024
Mrs. Barbara Manders Casper, age 85, of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Mrs. Casper retired as a seamstress with Empire Manufacturing Plant. She was a member of the Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of Winder. Mrs. Casper was preceded in death by her husband, Loyce Cecil Casper; daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Johnny Collins;...
Bobye Nell Silvery
Sep 21, 2024
Mrs. Bobye Nell Silvery, age 91, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at her residence. Mrs. Silvery attended Gratis Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands, William Robert “Billy” Barclay and Jean Silvery; son, Robert Perry Barclay; daughter, Deborah Jones; and parents, Perry L. and Amanda Edgar Martin. Mrs. Silvery is survived by her...
Sue Hendrix Burel
Sep 15, 2024
Mrs. Sue Hendrix Burel, age 95, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at Gateway Gardens Assisted Living. Mrs. Burel was born on January 13, 1929 in Atlanta Georgia as the second daughter of the late Moses Edward Hendrix and Beulah Marr Hendrix. Sue lived most of her life in Auburn, Georgia...
John Lynn Pender Jr.
Sep 10, 2024
John Lynn Pender, Jr., a resident of Bethlehem, GA, passed away on September 10, 2024 at home surrounded by family following a triumphant 10 year fight with cancer. He was 46 years old. John was born on November 8, 1977 in Greenwood, FL. He spent most of his childhood and teenage years in Alabama. After graduating from Vestavia Hills High...
Joyce Burns Walden
Sep 2, 2024
Mrs. Joyce Walden, age 85, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2024. Mrs. Walden was a longtime and devoted member of Winder First Baptist Church. She was also a dedicated Atlanta Braves fan! Mrs. Walden was preceded in death by her husband, Willie "Bill" M. Walden; parents, Homer C. Burns and Guy Nell Smith Burns; and siblings,...
Ann Fleeman Wages
Sep 1, 2024
Mrs. Ann Wages, age 85, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Mrs. Wages was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church in Auburn. She devoted her life to Jesus Christ in 1972 at Eastside Baptist Church in Winder. Ann was known for always having her nails well-manicured with bright pink nail polish. She will be remembered...
William "Bill" Greeson Jr.
Aug 29, 2024
William Thomas "Bill" Greeson Jr., age 69, of Hoschton, died peacefully on August 29th at his home surrounded by his loving family. Bill was the first born son of Joan Krist and William Thomas Greeson Sr. He grew up in Barrow and Gwinnett counties, where he lived and worked all of his life. He has countless church friends, lifelong friends...
Louis Monroe Lovin
Aug 29, 2024
Louis Monroe Lovin age 95 of Winder, Georgia passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024, at The Landing of Winder. He was born in Carl, GA March 21, 1929 to the late Dewey Roosevelt Lovin and Mattie Higgins Lovin. Louis was predeceased by brothers Edwin Lovin (Elizabeth), Billy Lovin, sister Frances Lovin Beddingfield (Gene) and third wife Anne Williamson Huff....
Terrell Sailors
Aug 28, 2024
Mr. Terrell Sailors, age 79, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28, 2028, at his beloved farm, with his loving wife by his side. Mr. Sailors was a member of Pentecost Global Methodist Church. He retired from Woodman of the World Life Insurance Company. He was an avid fisherman and hunter that enjoyed being outdoors with his sons...
Alexander "Al" Butler
Aug 27, 2024
Mr. Alexander "Al" Butler, age 89, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Mr. Butler was of the Baptist faith. He served the United States faithfully in the Air Force and retired as a supervisor with United Pump and Controls of Norcross. Al was also an avid golf and pool player. Mr. Butler was preceded in death...
David Lee Willoughby
Aug 24, 2024
Mr. David Lee Willoughby, age 63, of Winder, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at his residence. Mr. Willoughby worked for Olympic Steel for over twenty years and most recently Johns Manville. He was an avid fisherman and devoted NASCAR fan. David was a proud United States patriot that strongly supported the first and second amendment. David will be...
