Local Obituaries for Families in Winder, GA
Gaynell Bentley
Aug 1, 2023
Mrs. Gaynell Bentley, age 90, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Mrs. Bentley was a lifelong member of The First Christian Church of Winder where she was part of the Women's Fellowship. She retired from Barrow Manufacturing as a seamstress. Gaynell will be best remembered by her family as a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother....
Jerry Lee Casper
Jul 30, 2023
Mr. Jerry Lee Casper, age 79, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Mr. Casper was a devoted Mason for forty-eight years and was a member of the Davidson Lodge #103. Jerry was a welder by trade then served as a well know milk man for Permalot for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed...
Ruth Marian Greicius Hyden
Jul 29, 2023
Ruth Marian Greicius Hyden passed away peacefully July 29, 2023 at the age of 75. Ruth Hyden is preceded by her father Anthony Greicius, mother Stella Macikas, two of her siblings, and her husband Donald Hyden by three short days. Ruth began her career life as a beautician, but later became her dream job of an LPN where she graduated...
Donald Dee Hyden
Jul 26, 2023
Donald Dee Hyden passed away peacefully July 26, 2023 at the age of 76. Don served in the U.S. Army as an Army Specialist/E-4 with an Honorable Discharge. He served in both Vietnam and Germany. He was a member of the AMVETS in Winder, Ga Post 12. Don worked at Rhodia Chemical Plant in Winder, Ga for many years before...
Janie Stair
Jul 21, 2023
Mrs. Janie Stair, age 67, of Winder, Georgia passed away July 21, 2023 at her residence. Janie was a daughter of the late John D. and Bertie Mae Ewing Gearin and was a member of the East Athens Baptist Church and was an accountant with the SRG Company. Surviving are husband, Steve Stair, Children, Jennifer, Waylon, Keith, Justin and Jake,...
Barbara Givens Orr
Jul 15, 2023
Mrs. Barbara Givens Orr, age 64, of Bethlehem, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Orr was a former Lawrenceville resident but had resided in Barrow County for the last twenty years. She was a devoted homemaker throughout her life. Mrs. Orr was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Ryman Orr; parents, Wesley Givens and...
Grady Lee
Jul 14, 2023
Mr. Grady Lee, age 75, of Braselton, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, surrounded by his family, on the same piece of land that he was born on. Mr. Lee was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed fishing and hunting. Grady retired as a carpenter. He was a devoted family man and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Lee was...
Baby Amina Avdic
Jul 13, 2023
Baby girl Amina Avdic, age 6 weeks, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta-Egleston Hospital. Although her time on Earth was short, the love Amina brought to her family will be forever cherished. Amina is survived by her loving parents, Izet Avdic and Alexandra Sanchez; grandparents, Juan Manuel Sanchez and Gabriela Hernandez;...
Langdon Burrell Stallard
Jul 11, 2023
Mr. Langdon Burrell Stallard, age 88, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Mr. Stallard retired from General Electric as an electrical engineer. He enjoyed living a very healthy and active lifestyle which included hiking and running. Langdon ran the Peachtree Road Race for many years up until his mid-eighties. He will be best remembered by his family...
Tommy F. Roberts
Jul 7, 2023
Mr. Tommy F. Roberts, age 75, of Winder, Georgia passed away July 7, 2023 at his residence. Tommy was born in Barrow County to the late J. C. “Shorty” and Daisy Dean Roberts and had resided here for most of his life. Tommy was preceded by two Brothers, Clifford Roberts and Danny Roberts. He had served as a loan officer...
Martha Bowles Skinner
Jul 7, 2023
Mrs. Martha Bowles Skinner, age 79, of Winder, Georgia passed away July 7, 2023. Mrs. Skinner was preceded by Her Husband of 59 years, Donald Skinner, Parents, Ralph and Geraldine Bowles, Brother, David Bowles, Son-in-law, Charles Goman, and Mother-in-law and Father-in-law, Hazel Maynard Skinner and W. N Skinner, Jr. She was a longtime member of Nazareth United Methodist Church where...
Rebecca Rutledge
Jun 18, 2023
Mrs. Rebecca Rutledge, age 82, of Winder, formerly of Decatur, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Mrs. Rutledge was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Rutledge; and her parents, Golden Whitley and Mildred Harrison Whitley. Mrs. Rutledge is survived by her devoted son, Keith Bryant of Winder; sister, Dorothy Davenport of Dawsonville; and two special nieces,...
Sandy Lee Brookshire
Jun 17, 2023
Mrs. Sandra Lee “Sandy” Brookshire, 74, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023, after a courageous and well fought battle with cancer. Mrs. Brookshire was a devoted member of Hebron Baptist Church in Dacula since 1990 and served in the Sherry Monroe Sunday School class. She was an avid servant of the Lord and loved sharing stories about Jesus. Sandy...
Robert Henry Puckett
Jun 13, 2023
Mr. Robert Henry Puckett, of Hoschton, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Mr. Puckett was the son of the late Ross and Ethel Puckett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters. Mr. Puckett is survived by his loving wife, Rachel Healan Puckett of Hoschton; brother and sister-in-law, Windell and Margaret Puckett...
Steven Arnall Hall
Jun 13, 2023
Mr. Steven Arnall Hall, age 61, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Mr. Hall was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Harris Hall. Mr. Hall was a self-employed painter. He will be best remembered by his family as a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. Mr. Hall is survived by his father, Arnold Hall of...
Etha Melton Dalton
Jun 6, 2023
Mrs. Etha Melton Dalton, age 95, of Hartwell, Georgia, formerly of Winder died peacefully on June 6, 2023. A native of the Harbin’s Community, she was a daughter of the late Mell and Viola Blanch Clark Melton. Mrs. Dalton was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Joe Dalton and a son, John Dalton. She was a longtime member of...
Jerry Roger Whitley
May 28, 2023
Jerry Roger Whitley, 80, of Enigma, died Sunday May 28, 2023 at the residence of his daughter in Winder. He was born September 24, 1942 in Berrien County to the late Robert Lee Whitley and the late Doris Shaw Whitley. He was a retired electrician with Georgia Power, member of the IBEW 613, member and deacon of the Enigma Congregational...
Dorothy Jean Storms
May 27, 2023
Mrs. Dorothy Jean Storms, age 88, of Statham, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the Landing of Winder. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.
Steve Smith Jr.
May 25, 2023
Mr. Steve Smith Jr., age 74, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Mr. Smith tested as a radio telegraph operator for Morse Code in the United States Army, but then served as a sniper during the Vietnam War. He retired as an accountant with Primerica Financial Services. Steve will be best remembered by his family as a...
Carla Marie Shaw
May 24, 2023
Mrs. Carla Marie Shaw, age 51, of Hoschton, Georgia passed away May 24, 2023. She was born in Winder, Georgia to Gary and Betty McDougald Carlyle on February 9, 1972. Carla was preceded in death by her husband, Shannon Russell Shaw and was a member of Mulberry Baptist Church. Mrs. Shaw was an accountant and homemaker. In addition to her...
