Local Obituaries for Families in Winder, GA
Ronald Phillip Blackstock Sr.
Dec 12, 2022
Mr. Ronald Phillip Blackstock, Sr., of Auburn, Georgia passed away December 12, 2022 at his residence. He was born December 6, 1960 in Winder, Georgia, was a lifelong resident of Barrow County and was a member of the 1978 graduating class of Winder-Barrow High School. Mr. Blackstock was preceded in death by his father, Duriel Blackstock and his brother, Michael...
Bell Wood Gilliland
Dec 10, 2022
Mrs. Bell Wood Gilliland, age 90, of Winder, Georgia passed away December 10, 2022. She was born July 23, 1932 in Braselton, Georgia to the late Hoyt and Thelma Manus Wood. Mrs. Gilliland was preceded by her husband, Sam Gilliland, sister Betty Wood Thomas and brother, Donald Wood. She is survived by ten nieces and nephews, twenty-four great nieces and...
Regina Allene Turner
Dec 8, 2022
Mrs. Regina Allene Turner, age 57, of Auburn, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022. Mrs. Turner is preceded in death by her father, Charles Edward Priest; and siblings, Ruby Witzman, Lisa Priest, and Allen Priest. Mrs. Turner is survived by her mother, Lonie Allene Priest of Auburn; children, Jerry Wayne Mote of Auburn, Regina Leann Skubal of Auburn, Donavan...
Rodney Wayne Knight
Dec 7, 2022
Mr. Rodney Wayne Knight, age 55, of Auburn, Georgia passed away December 7, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia to the late Billy Joe and Blanche Marie Bradley Knight. Mr. Knight had resided in Barrow County for most of his life and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church of Auburn. He was employed by CLS...
Alcie Lorene Mcgown
Dec 7, 2022
Mrs. Alcie Lorene McGown, age 92, of Auburn, Georgia passed away December 7, 2022. She was born in Paris, Texas to the late John C. and Nancy E. Brasuell Neal. She was the widow of Mr. Everette Harlan McGown. Mrs. McGown was a former Norcross, Georgia resident, and had resided here for the past thirty-eight years. She was a member...
Janice Diane Jennings
Dec 6, 2022
Mrs. Janice Diane Jennings, age 79, of Nicholson, Georgia, formerly of Winder, passed away December 6, 2022. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, she had resided in Winder for the past 30 years. Mrs. Jennings was a member of Turning Point Baptist Church and was a member of the 1961 graduating class of Norcross High School. She was preceded in death...
Mary Coleman Bettie
Dec 5, 2022
Mrs. Mary Coleman Bettie, age 86, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 5, 2022 at Mulberry Grove Assisted Living. Mrs. Bettie was a member of Sharon Baptist Church and served as an accountant with Primerica Financial Services. Mrs. Bettie is preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Bettie and parents, Raymond and Vadie Coleman; and daughter, Dianne...
Yer Thao
Dec 3, 2022
Ms. Yer Thao, age 65, of Auburn, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Ms. Thao was a member of Victory Hmong Alliance Church. Ms. Thao is preceded in death by her parents, Chou Sue Thao and You Yang; and siblings, Pang Chia Kue, Youa Chou Thao, and Major General Doctor Jerry Thao. Ms. Thao is survived by her sons...
Janis Bennett Watson
Nov 27, 2022
Mrs. Janis Bennett Watson, age 63, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2022 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Watson was a 1977 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School. She was an animal lover and enjoyed rescuing dogs to provide them a safe home. Mrs. Watson is preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Guery Watson and...
Leslie Martin
Nov 27, 2022
Mrs. Leslie Martin, age 85, of Jefferson, Georgia, passed away November 27, 2022. A native of Ardmore, Tennessee, she was a daughter of the late Haskell Ray and Josie Clemmons Roberts. Mrs. Martin was preceded by her son, Roy Wayne Boldin, and five sisters and three brothers of Alabama. She was of the Baptist Denomination and was a homemaker. Surviving...
Chris Randall Sleeper
Nov 21, 2022
Mr. Chris Randall Sleeper, age 68, of Winder, Georgia passed away November 21, 2022. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, he had resided in Winder for most of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Gene and Dorothy Popell Sleeper and a sister, Debbie Yarbrough. Mr. Sleeper was employed as a warehouse manager with Electrical Supplies Unlimited....
John Franklin Long
Nov 19, 2022
Mr. John Franklin Long, age 77, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Mr. Long was a dedicated member of the Winder First Baptist Church where he enjoyed singing in the choir. He was devoted to his faith and had a great love for the Lord. He served the United States faithfully in the Army as an...
Lamar Manders
Nov 17, 2022
Mr. Lamar Manders, age 73, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Manders served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War where he served two tours of deployment. He was a graduate of Winder-Barrow High School in 1967 and Gainesville College in 1992. Mr. Manders retired from General Motors after 30...
Evelyn Adams Stewart
Nov 16, 2022
Mrs. Evelyn Adams Stewart, age 93, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at her residence. Mrs. Stewart was a member of Bethabra Baptist Church. She was an outgoing and independent lady that loved to shop for shoes and baking for others. She enjoyed visiting with her family and friends and truly loved being around other people....
Patricia Lee Foster
Nov 12, 2022
Mrs. Patricia Lee Foster, age 82, of (Midway, Georgia), Winder, Georgia passed away November 12, 2022. She was born in Hoschton, Georgia to the late Norman and Nellie Perry Lee. Mrs. Foster was preceded by Her Husband, Wayne H. Foster, Son, Jon Foster and Brothers, Jimmy Lee and Larry Lee. Surviving are Son and Daughter-in-law, Greg and Lisa Foster, Brother,...
Coley W. Hayes
Oct 23, 2022
On a beautiful Lord’s Day, Sunday October 23, 2022, Coley Walter Hayes, age 96 entered into the presence of His Lord and Savior, surrounded by his family. Mr. Hayes was born in Sharpsburg, Georgia to the late Henry and Fannie Hayes on October 31, 1925. He was the youngest son of nine children, who all preceded him in death. He...
Charles Winfrey Iii
Oct 22, 2022
Charles Claire Winfrey III, 84, passed away suddenly on October 22, 2022, to be welcomed in his Lord and Savior’s heavenly home. Charles was born in Joplin, MO on March 7, 1938 to Charles Winfrey Jr. and Millie Winfrey. After his father had ended service in WWII, his family moved to Neodesha, KS, where he graduated from Neodesha HS in...
Mary Bruce Haynie
Oct 22, 2022
Mrs. Mary Bruce Haynie, age 86, of Statham, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at her residence. Mrs. Haynie attended Freedom Fellowship in Statham. She was a caring and devoted mother that loved her family. Mrs. Haynie enjoyed gardening and watching the television show, Family Feud. Mrs. Haynie is preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Howard Haynie;...
