Winfield Cemetery

The Winfield Cemetery is located on Rocky Step Road and was established in 1893 when the City purchased a plot of land from George C. Bowyer. A second section was obtained from C.C. Bowyer in 1907, adding 120 plots, which resulted in creating 480 individual spaces. Both of these sections had completely sold out, so in 1990, the final section was acquired, making 776 new spaces available for purchase.

Prior to 1973, only sketchy records of sales and burials were available. Former Mayor and resident, B.Y. Lett recognized the historical significance of the Winfield Cemetery and undertook the project of surveying and documenting the older sections, making available mapping and burial information for future generations. He donated his own time and labor to compile this information. Mr. Lett passed away in 1998 and was interred in the cemetery that he so unselfishly worked to improve. His dedication and pursuits are sadly missed.

Our City staff and elected officials have continued the pursuit of updating records for historical significance. If you have information that you feel would contribute to this history, please contact City Hall.

Currently, there are 416 individual spaces available for sale. After these are sold, there will be no additional land available for purchase to expand the cemetery. If you are interested in purchasing a space, please call City Hall to select a location and pay the purchase price of $1,850.00 per lot.

Mowing service is contracted out on a yearly basis and is funded through the City’s General Fund budget; however endowments, trusts and/or donations are gratefully accepted for mowing or other maintenance that may be required.

Click on the link below to see the rules and regulations for the cemetery.