Local Obituaries for Families in Winder, GA
Opal Spence Deaton
Dec 31, 2012
Mrs. Opal Spence Deaton, age 90 of Winder, Georgia died December 31, 2012. Born in Barrow County, she was a daughter of the late Olin and Annie Mae Chapman Spence. Mrs. Deaton was preceded by her husband, Golden R. Deaton, and a son Roger Lamar Deaton. Mrs. Deaton was the salutatorian of her Eighth Grade Class at County Line Elementary...
Jason Helton
Dec 28, 2012
Mr. Robert Jason Helton, age 39, of Winder, Georgia died December 28, 2012. He was born in Athens, Georgia to Randall and Debbie Lawson Helton. He was preceded by a Brother, Jeremy Helton. Surviving in addition to his Parents are his Sons, Austin Helton Sorrells of Winder, Samuel Helton and Jeremiah Helton both of Statham. A Memorial Service will be...
Donald W. Costley
Dec 25, 2012
Mr. Donald W. Costley, age 48, of Auburn, Georgia died December 25, 2012. He was born in Atlanta to Ann Cash Costley and the late Mack Costley. Mr. Costley was employed at the Home Depot Distribution Center. Surviving in addition to his Mother are his Daughter, Katy Costley of Winder. No Services are planned at this time.
Peggy Joyce Schoenborn
Dec 22, 2012
Ms. Peggy Schoenborn, age 79 of Winder, Georgia died December 22, 2012. A Jackson County Native, she was the daughter of the late Levi and Winnie Maloch Smith. She was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church, where she was active in The Bus Ministry for twenty-five years. Ms. Schoenborn was a 1951 Graduate of Braselton High School, and was...
Annie Fleming Swafford
Dec 18, 2012
Mrs. Annie Fleming Swafford, age 80, of Bogart, Georgia died December 18, 2012. A Native of Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late Willie and Willie Mae Fincher Hardigree. She was preceded by her first husband, Gene Fleming on March 19, 2001. Mrs. Swafford was a retired seamstress with Barrow Manufacturing Company of Statham and was a member...
Gene Hopkins
Dec 12, 2012
Mr. Gene Hopkins age 79, of Winder, Georgia died December 12, 2012. A native of Winder, Georgia he was a son of the late Joseph Hightower and Mary Dell Robison Hopkins. He was preceded by his wife, Lois Craft Hopkins. Mr. Hopkins was a United States Marine Corp Veteran of the Korean Conflict and had served as a Barrow County...
Sammy N. Adams
Dec 11, 2012
Mr. Sammy Adams, age 51, of Auburn, Georgia died December 11, 2012. Born in Fulton County, he was a Son of the late Billy and Lavonia Ethel Brumbalow Adams. Surviving are Wife, Debbie Adams of Auburn, Step-Sons, Keith Boone of Marietta and Steven Martin of Statham, Granddaughter, Caylie Boone, Siblings, Rick Adams of Ball Ground, Cindy Saraga of Apex, North...
Rita Kennedy Helton
Dec 8, 2012
Mrs. Rita Kennedy Helton, age 62, of Bethlehem, Georgia died December 8, 2012. Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Annie Manders Kennedy. She was a lifelong member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and had served as an office assistant at Barrow Dental Associates. Surviving are Husband, Terry L. Helton, Son, Chad Helton, Daughter...
Sara Ann Grant
Dec 8, 2012
Mrs. Sara Ann Grant, age 76, of Jefferson, Georgia died December 8, 2012. Born in Auburn, Georgia to the late Erastus and Hester Hoopaugh Everett, she was a member of Apalachee Baptist Church. Mrs. Grant was a customer service representative with J & D Medical Supplies. She was preceded by siblings, James Harold Everett, Sue E. Higgins and infant brother,...
Ruby Thornhill
Dec 7, 2012
Mrs. Ruby Thornhill, age 86, of Hoschton, Georgia died December 7, 2012. Mrs. Thornhill was a daughter of the late Henry and Lizzie Mae Everett Hawkins. She was preceded by Her Husband, M. J. Thornhill on December 1, 2005. Mrs. Thornhill was a member of Bethabra Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Surviving are Son and Daughter-in-law, Michael and Darlene...
Rick L. Thomas
Nov 30, 2012
Mr. Rick Thomas, age 60, of Dacula, Georgia died November 30, 2012. Born in Canton, Georgia he was preceded by His Son, Jason Thomas and Father, Andrew Thomas. Mr. Thomas was a heating and air conditioning technician with The Gwinnett County School System. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 2:00 P. M. from the Chapel of...
Harry Lee Brock
Nov 24, 2012
Mr. Harry Lee Brock, age 69 of Bogart, Georgia died November 24, 2012. He was born in Nicholson, Georgia to the late Fred and Lizzie Hooper Brock. Mr. Brock was a retired farmer. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 2:00 P. M. from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home. The Family will receive friends Wednesday from...
Sara Jane "Toni" Prescott Kopp
Nov 24, 2012
Mrs. Sara Jane "Toni" Prescott Kopp, age 91, of Winder, Georgia died November 24, 2012. A native of Fitzgerald, Georgia she was a daughter of the late Albert Eugene and Irene Woolvin Reese. She was preceded by her first husband, P. M. Prescott and second husband, Charles Kopp. Mrs. Kopp was a retired High School Teacher with the DeKalb County...
Faye Jackson
Nov 20, 2012
Mrs. Faye Jackson, age 87, of Hoschton, Georgia died November 20, 2012. A native of Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Lee and Laura Wyrick Taylor. Mrs. Jackson was preceded by her husband, Riley Jackson and son, Daniel Jackson. She was a retired upholsterer and was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. Surviving are Daughter-in-law, Sharon Jackson, Grandchildren,...
David W. Nooney
Nov 16, 2012
David W. Nooney, 47, of Bethlehem passed away peacefully November 16, 2012 after a long battle with heart failure. He was surrounded by the ones he loved, laughed with and lived for. David was survived by his loving and very devoted Wife, Lisa, three Sons he loved deeply and whom he was very proud of, Chris, Nate and Tony, Brother,...
Louise Thornton Dillard
Nov 15, 2012
Mrs. Louise Thornton Dillard, age 91, of Lilburn, Georgia passed away November 15, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Robert Mitchell and Lula Bell Page Thornton. Mrs. Dillard Grew up in the Walton County area and later resided in Lilburn, Georgia. Mrs. Dillard worked many years for the Lovable Company and later retired from Sears Roebuck and Company....
Richard L. Mccolley
Nov 14, 2012
Mr. Richard L. McColley, age 75, of Winder, Georgia died November 14, 2012. A native of Sedro Wolley, Washington, he was the son of the late Ray Dudley and Thelma Williams McColley. He was a member of Hebron Baptist Church and was a Navy Veteran. Surviving are Wife, Laura McColley of Winder, Sons, Eric (Sherrie) McColley of Lawrenceville, and Jonathan...
Dorothy F. Ward
Nov 12, 2012
Mrs. Dorothy F. Ward, age 73, of Winder, Georgia died November 12, 2012. A native of New Mexico, she was a daughter of the late Raymond Ernest and Lillie Ora Thompson Laxson. She was preceded by her husband, Harold Dean Ward. Mrs. Ward was a homemaker and a member of The Winder First Baptist Church. Surviving are Children, Derrick Varnell...
James Lewis Greeson
Nov 4, 2012
Mr. James Lewis Greeson, age 72, of Auburn, Georgia died November 4, 2012. A lifelong resident of Barrow County he was the son of the late Eugene S. and Agnes Wright Greeson. He was a maintenance engineer with Nix and Miller Metal Fabricators of Buford. He was a retiree of the Georgia Army National Guard and was a member of...
Colena Adams Wright
Nov 4, 2012
Mrs. Colena Adams Wright, age 86, of Winder, Georgia died November 4, 2012. A Jackson County native, she was the daughter of the late Alton and Bessie Mae Matthews Adams. Mrs. Wright was a member of The Winder First United Methodist Church and was a homemaker. She had resided in Barrow County for most of her life. Surviving are Husband,...
