OUR CARING STAFF
Our staff is comprised of dedicated and licensed professionals with the experience to answer all your questions regarding our services. Please feel free to
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Hunter Maddox
Owner / Funeral Director / Embalmer
My name is Hunter Maddox and I am the owner, funeral director, and embalmer of Maddox-Carter Memorial Home. I am honored to carry on the legacy of locally owned funeral service here in Barrow County. For the past several years I served as a funeral director at Carter Funeral Home alongside Lonnie Carter. In 2024, I became the owner of the funeral home, which became Maddox-Carter Memorial Home.
I was born and raised in Winder, Georgia as the son of Al and Melanie Cabe Maddox. I am a graduate of Winder-Barrow High School, the University of North Georgia, and Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service.
My passion for funeral service began at the age of ten when my grandfather, Thornton B. Cabe, tragically passed away in an automotive accident. From the moment we walked into the funeral home and I witnessed the care that my family received on the worst day of our life, I realized my purpose in life is to serve God as a funeral director in this community.
Hunter Maddox
Owner / Funeral Director / Embalmer
My name is Hunter Maddox and I am the owner, funeral director, and embalmer of Maddox-Carter Memorial Home. I am honored to carry on the legacy of locally owned funeral service here in Barrow County. For the past several years I served as a funeral director at Carter Funeral Home alongside Lonnie Carter. In 2024, I became the owner of the funeral home, which became Maddox-Carter Memorial Home.
I was born and raised in Winder, Georgia as the son of Al and Melanie Cabe Maddox. I am a graduate of Winder-Barrow High School, the University of North Georgia, and Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service.
My passion for funeral service began at the age of ten when my grandfather, Thornton B. Cabe, tragically passed away in an automotive accident. From the moment we walked into the funeral home and I witnessed the care that my family received on the worst day of our life, I realized my purpose in life is to serve God as a funeral director in this community.
Lonnie Carter
Funeral Director and Embalmer
Lonnie Carter is a native of Hoschton, Georgia. He is a graduate of Winder-Barrow High School and Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service. He has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer for the past fifty years. Lonnie’s career in funeral service began at Kelley Funeral Home in Winder. Many of the the principals of funeral service that were instilled into Lonnie from Mr. Kelley are still in place with funeral home today. Lonnie served as the owner of Carter Funeral Home for the past thirty years where he cared for families during the most difficult time of life. In his spare time, Lonnie enjoys spending time on his family farm and working with heavy machinery. Lonnie is married to Mrs. Martha Turk Carter. They have two daughters, two granddaughters, and one grandson.
Lonnie Carter
Funeral Director and Embalmer
Lonnie Carter is a native of Hoschton, Georgia. He is a graduate of Winder-Barrow High School and Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service. He has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer for the past fifty years. Lonnie’s career in funeral service began at Kelley Funeral Home in Winder. Many of the the principals of funeral service that were instilled into Lonnie from Mr. Kelley are still in place with funeral home today. Lonnie served as the owner of Carter Funeral Home for the past thirty years where he cared for families during the most difficult time of life. In his spare time, Lonnie enjoys spending time on his family farm and working with heavy machinery. Lonnie is married to Mrs. Martha Turk Carter. They have two daughters, two granddaughters, and one grandson.
Al Maddox
Funeral Associate
Al Maddox is a Native of Winder, Georgia. He is a 1979 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School. Al is a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Winder. He is an avid outdoorsman that loves deer hunting, fishing, and working outside. Al is married to his wife of 40 plus years, Melanie Cabe Maddox. Together they have two daughters, Jessica and Savannah, one son, Hunter, and four grandchildren, Ryder, Carolina, Remington, and Rylee.
Al Maddox
Funeral Associate
Al Maddox is a Native of Winder, Georgia. He is a 1979 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School. Al is a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Winder. He is an avid outdoorsman that loves deer hunting, fishing, and working outside. Al is married to his wife of 40 plus years, Melanie Cabe Maddox. Together they have two daughters, Jessica and Savannah, one son, Hunter, and four grandchildren, Ryder, Carolina, Remington, and Rylee.
Melanie Maddox
Funeral Associate and Visitation Hostess
Melanie Cabe Maddox is a native of Sylva, North Carolina. Her family moved to Winder in the 1970’s to open the Kentucky Fried Chicken and Western Sizzlin Steakhouse. She is a 1981 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School. Melanie is a member of the First Baptist Church of Winder. Melanie is a wonderful cook and enjoys feeding others as well as spending time with her grandchildren. She is married to Al Maddox and together they have two daughters, Jessica and Savannah, one son, Hunter, and four grandchildren, Ryder, Carolina, Remington, and Rylee.
Melanie Maddox
Funeral Associate and Visitation Hostess
Melanie Cabe Maddox is a native of Sylva, North Carolina. Her family moved to Winder in the 1970’s to open the Kentucky Fried Chicken and Western Sizzlin Steakhouse. She is a 1981 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School. Melanie is a member of the First Baptist Church of Winder. Melanie is a wonderful cook and enjoys feeding others as well as spending time with her grandchildren. She is married to Al Maddox and together they have two daughters, Jessica and Savannah, one son, Hunter, and four grandchildren, Ryder, Carolina, Remington, and Rylee.
Ronnie Ray
Funeral Director and Embalmer
Ronnie is a licensed funeral director and embalmer. He graduated from John A. Gupton College of Mortuary Science in 1969. He has been in funeral service since 1966. Ronnie is a member of Berea Baptist Church. He served as deputy coroner of Jackson County from 1989 until 2016 when he retired. He is a member of the Disaster Mortuary Operations Response Team (DMORT) Region IV. He is a Mason and Shriner. Ronnie is married to Gloria Williamson Ray and they have one daughter, Lauren Ray Milford and one granddaughter, Connor Milford and one grandson, Hix Milford.
Ronnie Ray
Funeral Director and Embalmer
Ronnie is a licensed funeral director and embalmer. He graduated from John A. Gupton College of Mortuary Science in 1969. He has been in funeral service since 1966. Ronnie is a member of Berea Baptist Church. He served as deputy coroner of Jackson County from 1989 until 2016 when he retired. He is a member of the Disaster Mortuary Operations Response Team (DMORT) Region IV. He is a Mason and Shriner. Ronnie is married to Gloria Williamson Ray and they have one daughter, Lauren Ray Milford and one granddaughter, Connor Milford and one grandson, Hix Milford.
Randy Wells
Funeral Associate
Randy Wells is a native of Winder, Georgia, and a 1988 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School. He has been involved in funeral service for the past twenty-five years. Randy also serves as a Fire Captain with the City of Winder Fire Department. He has dedicated his entire career in Fire Service to the citizens of Barrow County. In his spare time, Randy is the owner of Rudy’s Woodworking, where he is a talented woodworker and enjoys making different woodwork for people in the community. He is married to Mrs. Carey Wells and has one son, one daughter, and one granddaughter.
Randy Wells
Funeral Associate
Randy Wells is a native of Winder, Georgia, and a 1988 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School. He has been involved in funeral service for the past twenty-five years. Randy also serves as a Fire Captain with the City of Winder Fire Department. He has dedicated his entire career in Fire Service to the citizens of Barrow County. In his spare time, Randy is the owner of Rudy’s Woodworking, where he is a talented woodworker and enjoys making different woodwork for people in the community. He is married to Mrs. Carey Wells and has one son, one daughter, and one granddaughter.
Joe Watkins
Funeral Associate
Joe Watkins is a native of Winder, Georgia and a 1969 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School. He has been involved in funeral service for the past twenty years. Joe served the United States faithfully in the Army National Guard. He is the former owner of Back When carriage services where he provided a full-service horse-drawn hearse for funerals and carriage services for weddings. Joe also serves as a Deputy Coroner for Barrow County helping families that have experienced a death of a loved on in a sudden or unexpected manner. In his free time, he enjoys trout fishing in the North Georgia mountains. He is married to Mrs. Marie Watkins and has one son, one daughter, and 5 grandchildren.
Joe Watkins
Funeral Associate
Joe Watkins is a native of Winder, Georgia and a 1969 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School. He has been involved in funeral service for the past twenty years. Joe served the United States faithfully in the Army National Guard. He is the former owner of Back When carriage services where he provided a full-service horse-drawn hearse for funerals and carriage services for weddings. Joe also serves as a Deputy Coroner for Barrow County helping families that have experienced a death of a loved on in a sudden or unexpected manner. In his free time, he enjoys trout fishing in the North Georgia mountains. He is married to Mrs. Marie Watkins and has one son, one daughter, and 5 grandchildren.
Power Evans
Funeral Associate
Power is a native of Winder and a proud third-generation graduate of Winder-Barrow High School in 2017. Power earned a degree in political science from the University of Georgia in 2022. Power has dedicated part of his career to the funeral service profession, finding it a profound honor to serve and care for the community as part of the Maddox- Carter Memorial Home family. In addition to this meaningful work, Power is a full-time employee of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, further contributing to the state’s growth and success.
Power Evans
Funeral Associate
Power is a native of Winder and a proud third-generation graduate of Winder-Barrow High School in 2017. Power earned a degree in political science from the University of Georgia in 2022. Power has dedicated part of his career to the funeral service profession, finding it a profound honor to serve and care for the community as part of the Maddox- Carter Memorial Home family. In addition to this meaningful work, Power is a full-time employee of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, further contributing to the state’s growth and success.
Wade Carter
Funeral Associate
Wade is a native of Hoschton, Georgia and is a 1983 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School. After high school, he began working with the Georgia State Patrol as a State Trooper and retired after twenty years of dedicated service to our State. Wade is an avid outdoorsman that enjoys hunting and fishing. He has one daughter, one son, and one grandson.
Wade Carter
Funeral Associate
Wade is a native of Hoschton, Georgia and is a 1983 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School. After high school, he began working with the Georgia State Patrol as a State Trooper and retired after twenty years of dedicated service to our State. Wade is an avid outdoorsman that enjoys hunting and fishing. He has one daughter, one son, and one grandson.
Lynn Harbin
Visitation Hostess
Lynn Pharr Harbin is a native of Bethlehem, Georgia and is a 1980 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School. She has served as a visitation hostess for the past twenty years with the funeral home. She is a lifelong member of Union Baptist Church of Winder. She is married to Mr. Leslie Harbin and has one son, one daughter, and one granddaughter.
Lynn Harbin
Visitation Hostess
Lynn Pharr Harbin is a native of Bethlehem, Georgia and is a 1980 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School. She has served as a visitation hostess for the past twenty years with the funeral home. She is a lifelong member of Union Baptist Church of Winder. She is married to Mr. Leslie Harbin and has one son, one daughter, and one granddaughter.
