Local Obituaries for Families in Winder, GA
Karen Freeman Patrick
Jan 24, 2023
Mrs. Karen Freeman Patrick, age 70, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Patrick retired as an educator at Bramlett Elementary School where she impacted countless students' lives. She enjoyed traveling, camping, and spending time with her family. Mrs. Patrick was affectionately known as “Dang Dang” to those who loved her...
Richard Wayne Slizewski
Jan 24, 2023
Mr. Richard Wayne Slizewski, age 57, of Winder, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Mr. Slizewski was a loving son, father, grandfather, and life companion. He was a very genuine, caring, and forgiving man that loved his family dearly. Mr. Slizewski is preceded in death by his brother, John Slizewski. Mr. Slizewski is survived by his children, Nicole Slizewski...
Jennie Clack
Jan 23, 2023
Mrs. Jennie Clack, age 85, of Winder, Georgia passed away January 23, 2023. A native of Pell City, Alabama, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene “Punk” Clack, Son, Don J. Clack, parents, C. W. and Mary Dunaway Cline, and siblings, William Cline, Raymond Cline and Martha Clark. Mrs. Clack was a retiree of Mitsubishi Electronics and was...
Loveta Faye Dulaney
Jan 21, 2023
Mrs. Loveta Faye Dulaney, age 87, of Winder, Georgia passed away January 21, 2023. A native of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, she was a daughter of the late John Richard and Nora Hilbron Reed. Mrs. Dulaney was preceded by her daughter, Terry Quitshaw, and grandson, Kurt W. Quitshaw. She was a retired accountant and a Christian Lady. Surviving are husband, Allen...
Retha Hardigree Adams
Jan 21, 2023
Mrs. Retha Hardigree Adams, of Graceville, Florida, formerly of Winder, passed away January 21, 2023. Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by her first husband, John W, Hardigree, daughter, Janice Johnson, son, Larry Hardigree and a number of brothers and sisters. Mrs. Adams was a retired seamstress and was a longtime member of Cornerstone Christian Church of Statham, Georgia. Surviving...
Jason Tyler Hicks
Jan 19, 2023
Mr. Jason Tyler Hicks, age 54, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at his residence. Per the request of the family, no services will be held at this time. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.
Sue Bolden
Jan 19, 2023
Mrs. Sue Bolden, age 76, of Winder, Georgia passed away January 19, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Bolden was a daughter of the late Louise Fleeman Everett and M. J. Everett, Sr.. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Patricia Ann Parks and Judith Elaine Maxey. Mrs. Bolden had resided in Barrow County for most of her life and...
Msgt (Ret.) William "Bill" Leslie Barber Jr.
Jan 14, 2023
Master Sergeant (Retired) William Leslie Barber, Jr., United States Air Force, age 76 of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2023, surrounded by his family. MSGT Barber retired from the United States Air Force with the rank of Master Sergeant and later retired from the State of Florida with the NAFTA program. He was also a former Commissioner...
John Carl Cook Jr.
Jan 13, 2023
Mr. John Carl Cook Jr., age 77, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2023. Mr. Cook was a devout Christian man. He was a devoted husband of over fifty years to the love of his life, Mrs. Judy E. Cook, who preceded him in death. His children and grandchildren will best remember John as an amazing and...
Laverne Jones Harwell
Jan 13, 2023
Mrs. LaVerne Jones Harwell, age 96, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2023. Mrs. LaVerne was deeply loved and respected by her husband, children and grandchildren. She and her husband, “Red” celebrated 72 years of marriage working side-by-side for 20 years managing Harwell Aero service. Mrs. LaVerne had a great appreciation for nature and never failed to...
Ernestine Ann Hilliard
Jan 10, 2023
Ms. Ernestine Ann Hilliard, age 99, of Statham, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Hilliard is preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Rose Girard; siblings, Charlie Girard, Wallace Girard, and Pearl Pearson; granddaughter, Andrea Hilliard; daughter-in-law, Lorraine Hilliard; and son-in-law, Tim Jackman. Mrs. Hilliard is survived by her children, Kenneth Hilliard of Statham,...
Lamar Martin
Jan 9, 2023
Mr. Lamar Martin, age 63, of Blairsville, Georgia passed away January 9, 2023. Lamar was born June 7, 1959 in Winder, Georgia, and was preceded in death by his parents, F. G. and Geneva Bramlett Martin, son, Corey Martin and sister, Glenda Maddox. A former Barrow County resident, Lamar was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. Things that he enjoyed...
George R. Freeman
Jan 5, 2023
Mr. George R. Freeman, age 79, of Winder, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. George was born December 17, 1943 in Jackson, Michigan. He was a faithful husband, loving father and grandfather who loved Jesus. He graduated from Jackson High School in Michigan and graduated from Jackson Junior College. He also attended Interlochen Center for the Arts and Ferris...
Lorraine Anne Hilliard
Jan 5, 2023
Mrs. Lorraine Anne Hilliard, age 75, of Statham, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Mrs. Hilliard was a homemaker and worked at Statham Garment Company for more than twenty years. She was of the Catholic faith. Mrs. Hilliard will be best remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother that always put others before herself. Mrs. Hilliard is...
James Patrick Hoover
Jan 2, 2023
Mr. James Patrick Hoover, age 85, of Winder, Georgia, passed away Monday morning, January 2, 2023, peacefully after an extended illness. Mr. Hoover was born September 19, 1937 in Crossville, Tennessee to the late James Madison Hoover and Almeda Kirby Hoover. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his former spouse, Betty Jo Hoover of Auburn,...
Debra Lynn Wetzler
Jan 1, 2023
Debra Lynn “Debbie” Powell Wetzler was born on October 8, 1959 in Batesville Indiana, the youngest of six children to the late Phillip Elwell Powell and Ruth Rodgers Powell. She passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, surrounded by loved ones in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Mrs Wetzler attended Moores Hill School, where she met and married the love of her life...
Betty Jean Martin
Dec 27, 2022
Mrs. Betty Jean Martin, age 83, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. Mrs. Martin was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mrs. Martin is preceded in death by her husband, Odis Martin, son, Jeffrey Martin, mother, Catherine McDaniel Tanner, sister, Cathy House, and nephew, Reggie McDaniel. Mrs. Martin is survived by her children;...
Herbert Wayne Hopper
Dec 23, 2022
Herbert Wayne Hopper (aka Herb, Herbie, and Paps) passed away December 23, 2022, peacefully surrounded by his family after 60 wonderful years of life. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Terri Hopper of Auburn, GA, three beloved daughters Amanda White (Dave) of Denver, CO; Katrina Hendricks (James) of Winder, GA; Teresa Campbell (Jimmy) of Speedwell, TN;...
Donna G. Hollis
Dec 20, 2022
Mrs. Donna Hollis, age 74, of Winder, Georgia passed away December 20, 2022 at her residence. A native of Missouri, she had resided here since 1983, and was a former resident of Malden, Missouri. Mrs. Hollis was preceded in death by her parents, R. A. and Clarice Betterton Maclin, and a brother, Bobby Maclin. She was employed by Hayes Chrysler...
Anthony "Tony" D. Skinner
Dec 19, 2022
Mr. Anthony “Tony” D. Skinner, age 45, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2022. Mr. Skinner enjoyed fishing, playing the guitar, and spending time with his friends and family. Mr. Skinner is survived by his parents, Douglas N. and Judy Lee Skinner of Winder; daughters, Sierra Skinner of Ringgold and Riley Skinner of Jefferson; sisters, Deborah Kennedy...
