Local Obituaries for Families in Winder, GA
Joyce Ann Cash Costley
Apr 3, 2023
Mrs. Joyce Ann Cash Costley, age 80, of Auburn, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023. Mrs. Costley was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Costley; sons, Donald Wayne Costley and Danny Costley; parents, James Howard Cash and Lorene Cash Allen; and siblings, Bill Cash and Bernice Hendrix. Mrs. Costley is survived by her granddaughter, Kathryn Costley and her...
Michael Bryant Mooney
Mar 30, 2023
Mr. Michael Bryant Mooney, age 48, of Winder, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023 after a long period of health issues. Michael is now finally free and at peace. Michael worked for Athens BMW for fourteen years and Nalley BMW for three years as a service advisor. He loved model cars and was an avid University of Georgia sports...
Leon Pass
Mar 23, 2023
Rev. Leon Pass, age 90, of Statham, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Rev. Pass served faithfully in the ministry for over sixty years. He was the former Pastor of Tallassee Road Church of God for more than twenty years and retired as the Senior Pastor of New Life Worship Center in Statham. He loved his friends, family, and...
Andy Waits
Mar 23, 2023
Mr. Andy Waits, age 64, of Loganville, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at his residence. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Owl Rock United Methodist Church Cemetery, 5880 Campbellton Road Southwest Atlanta, Georgia 30331. The family will receive friends following the graveside service. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with...
Donnie Alan Davis
Mar 22, 2023
Mr. Donnie Alan Davis, age 70, of Winder, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Mr. Davis was a dedicated cattleman and agriculturist. He loved helping others and sharing stories with his friends. Donnie will be best remembered as a loving husband, father, and brother. Mr. Davis is preceded in death by his parents, Don and Helen Davis. Mr. Davis...
Mary Greenwood Nash
Mar 19, 2023
A Graveside Service for Mrs. Mary Greenwood Nash will be held Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 2:00 P. M. at Barrow Memorial Gardens with Rev. Richard Cole officiating. The Family will receive friends Thursday from 11:30 A. M. until 1:30 P. M. at Carter Funeral Home. Mrs. Nash passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023 following a period of declining health....
Rose Dooley Pass
Mar 13, 2023
Mrs. Rose Dooley Pass, age 92, of Statham, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 13, 2023. Mrs. Pass was a member of New Life Worship Center in Statham. She served the Lord faithfully alongside her husband, Rev. Leon Pass, for over sixty years in the ministry. Mrs. Pass loved her friends and family dearly. Mrs. Pass was preceded in death...
Judy Grizzle Edwards
Mar 10, 2023
Mrs. Judy Grizzle Edwards, age 77, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 10, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Edwards taught elementary education at several public and private schools for most of her adult life. Judy also worked at Barrow County Head Start for a number of years and was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church. Mrs. Edwards...
Anna Gifford Lyle
Mar 10, 2023
Mrs. Anna Gifford Lyle, age 79, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 10, 2023. Mrs. Lyle was a member of New Pentecost United Methodist Church and the North Georgia Two Cylinder Club along with her late husband, Bobby. Mrs. Lyle was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert “Bobby” Lee Lyle; parents, Arthur and Emogene Triplett Gifford;...
Brenda Adams Summerour
Mar 5, 2023
Mrs. Brenda Adams Summerour, age 75, of Auburn, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Mrs. Summerour was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Summerour; son, Joe Summerour, and parents, Hubert, and Myrtle Adams. Mrs. Summerour is survived by her grandson, Justin (Kristen) Summerour, great-granddaughter, Olivia Rose Summerour; sisters, Linda (Melvin) Cash and Louise Bagley; and a niece, Melinda...
Donald Robert Sheriff
Mar 5, 2023
Mr. Donald Robert Sheriff, age 61, of Winder, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Mr. Sheriff enjoyed rock and roll music and old classic cars. He retired from Scientific Atlanta. Mr. Sheriff will be best remembered by his family as a loving father and grandfather. He never met a stranger and was loved by all. Mr. Sheriff was preceded...
Betty Haag
Mar 3, 2023
Betty E. Haag entered into rest on March 3rd 2023 surrounded by family. Born May 23 1935 (Buffalo NY), she is survived by 3 sons Ronne (Michele), Richard, & Robert (Patricia)Haag as well as 9 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and brother Donald (Hilde) Berdine. Betty was loved by her family, always active in her children’s lives from swimming, riding bikes,...
Jean Foster Mclocklin
Feb 23, 2023
Mrs. Jean Foster McLocklin, age 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Mrs. McLocklin was a member of Statham Baptist Church. She worked at Statham Garment Factory and later in life at Russell Nursing Home. She will be best remembered by her family as a dedicated wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mrs. McLocklin is preceded in death...
Dolores Johnston Brooks
Feb 23, 2023
Ms. Dolores Johnston Brooks, age 79, of Winder, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Ms. Brooks was a devoted animal lover and she thoroughly enjoyed reading. It is believed that Ms. Brooks read enough books throughout her lifetime that could have filled an entire library. Ms. Brooks was the Class of 1961 Homecoming Queen of Wilmont High School of...
Joann Spence
Feb 17, 2023
Mrs. Joann Spence of Winder, Georgia passed away February 17, 2023 at the age of 75. A resident of Winder for the past 30 years, she was a former Dacula, Georgia resident. Mrs. Spence was a retiree of Harrison Poultry and had attended Cedar Creek Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Jack and Bonnie Towler Sharpton. Surviving...
Ronda Ledford Slizewski
Feb 17, 2023
Ms. Ronda Ledford Slizewski, age 53, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023. Ms. Slizewski was a free-spirited woman that loved nature and spending her time outdoors. She enjoyed fishing, photography, and traveling. Ms. Slizewski will be best remembered by her family as a woman with a great character that loved her children and grandchildren dearly. Ms. Slizewski is preceded...
William D. "Dan" Petrea
Feb 14, 2023
Mr. William D. “Dan” Petrea, age 67, of Winder, Georgia passed away February 14, 2023. A native of Lexington, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Price, Sr. and Martha Trulove Petrea. He had served as a Service Advisor in the Auto Industry before retirement and was a veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Petrea lived in...
Cwo 3 Louis Morrison, Jr., U.S. Army Retired
Feb 11, 2023
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Louis Morrison Jr., United States Army, Retired, of Winder, the son of Louis and Lilian Morrison, who preceded him in death, passed away February 11, 2023. He was born on May 31, 1931 in Coal Grove, Ohio. He was 91 years young. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Morrison, and daughters Kimberly (Isaac) Jones, Heidi...
Mary Jean Wells Fowler
Jan 31, 2023
Mrs. Mary Jean Wells Fowler, age 86, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Mulberry Grove Assisted Living. Mrs. Fowler retired from Georgia Tech with the Athletic Association with over 30 years of dedictaed service. She was a member of Pattillo United Methodist Church in Decatur. Mrs. Fowler was preceded in death by her beloved husband,...
Kent Laird
Jan 31, 2023
Mr. Kent Laird, age 56, of Hoschton, Georgia passed away, January 31, 2023. Mr. Laird, a Structural Steel Detailer with Georgia Specialty Metal Supply, was a former Lawrenceville, Georgia resident and had resided in Barrow County for the past eighteen years. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Laird, nephew, Zachary Stepp, and grandparents, Ray and Betty Laird,...
