WATKINSVILLE, GA - Imogene Westmoreland Hoard McCants, 87, died Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at Kindred Hospice.
Mrs. McCants was born in Jefferson, the daughter of the late George Washington and Macie Fambrough Westmoreland. She was a member of the Tuckston United Methodist Church and was retired from the University of Georgia Alumni House. Mrs. McCants was a member of the Appalachi Chapter USDAR, Pilot Club, Red Hat Club, volunteered at Athens Regional Medical Center, and loved to play Bridge. She attended Martin Institute of Jefferson and graduated from Jefferson High School. After high school, she attended Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville. Mrs. McCants was preceded in death by her first husband, Floyd G. "Fuzzy" Hoard; her second husband, Ralph McCants; sister, Lanelle Bivins; and brother, Albert Westmoreland.
Survivors include her daughters, Peggy Hoard Suddreth, Athens, Claudine Smith (Howard), Commerce, and Vivian Hoard, Atlanta; son, G. Richard (Dickey) Hoard (Candise), Watkinsville; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Friday, August 17, at Oconee River Church with the Rev. Dr. Deborah Kay Huckaby and the Rev. G. Richard Hoard officiating. Interment will follow in Woodbine Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday night from 5 to 7 p.m. Andrew Suddreth, Alex McElvey, Matt Hoard, Adam Fouche, Brad Stephens and Knox Smith will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Oconee River Church, P.O. Box 1349, Watkinsville, GA 30677.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Delmer Kellum (08-12-18)
WINDER - Delmer Ralph Kellum, 75, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018.
He was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Delmer retired from the septic tank business and worked many years for Thomas Wholesale Company. He was a member of The American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oren and Dru Willie Smith Kellum; two sons, David and Larry Kellum; three brothers, Jerald, Glen and Bo Kellum; and a sister, Alvor Parten.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Lamb Kellum, Winder; four grandchildren, Brittany and Casey Kellum, Summer Brown and David Lewis; daughter-in-law, Tammy Kellum; two sisters, Beth Kellum, Winder, and Nell Akin, Statham; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 6 until 9 p.m. Thursday, August 16, at Smith Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, August 17, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Hal Tapp officiating. Interment will follow in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
He was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Delmer retired from the septic tank business and worked many years for Thomas Wholesale Company. He was a member of The American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oren and Dru Willie Smith Kellum; two sons, David and Larry Kellum; three brothers, Jerald, Glen and Bo Kellum; and a sister, Alvor Parten.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Lamb Kellum, Winder; four grandchildren, Brittany and Casey Kellum, Summer Brown and David Lewis; daughter-in-law, Tammy Kellum; two sisters, Beth Kellum, Winder, and Nell Akin, Statham; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 6 until 9 p.m. Thursday, August 16, at Smith Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, August 17, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Hal Tapp officiating. Interment will follow in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Brett Falkingham (08-13-18)
DANIELSVILLE - Brett Lawrence Falkingham, 65, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018, at his residence.
Mr. Falkingham was born in Peoria, Ill. on February 7, 1953. He was a machine operator having worked with Smith & Nephew for 34 years in Largo, Fla. and was an associate at Walmart. Mr. Falkingham also attended Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Comer, Ga. He was a loving father, husband and friend; and avid Corvette enthusiast. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Mark Falkingham and Betty Jean Regan.
Survivors include his wife, Tasha Falkingham; daughters and son-in-law, Tracy and Michael Krlin, New Port Richey, Fla. and Haleigh Anglin, Danielsville.
A memorial service will be held in the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 18, with the Rev. Reggie Vaughn officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until memorial service hour on Saturday afternoon. The family is at the home.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.pruittfhroyston.com.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Falkingham was born in Peoria, Ill. on February 7, 1953. He was a machine operator having worked with Smith & Nephew for 34 years in Largo, Fla. and was an associate at Walmart. Mr. Falkingham also attended Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Comer, Ga. He was a loving father, husband and friend; and avid Corvette enthusiast. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Mark Falkingham and Betty Jean Regan.
Survivors include his wife, Tasha Falkingham; daughters and son-in-law, Tracy and Michael Krlin, New Port Richey, Fla. and Haleigh Anglin, Danielsville.
A memorial service will be held in the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 18, with the Rev. Reggie Vaughn officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until memorial service hour on Saturday afternoon. The family is at the home.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.pruittfhroyston.com.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Ricky Jordan (08-12-18)
AUBURN - Ricky Ray Jordan, 61, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018.
He was a native of Robbinsville, N.C. and a member of the Robbinsville Masonic Lodge # 0672. Ricky was of the Christian denomination and a member of Hebron Baptist Church. He attended Western Carolina University and retired as a Rodbuster "reinforcing iron worker," working for several companies throughout his career. He was an avid Georgia Football and SEC fan and loved to hunt and fish.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Sharon Wiggins Jordan, Auburn; two daughters, Jacqueline Jordan, Auburn, and Crystal Adams (Lee), Winder; his parents, Billy Ray and Mildred Odom Jordan, Robbinsville, N.C.; a brother, Roger Jordan, Robbinsville; two grandchildren, Hailey and Katie Adams; and two nieces and a nephew, Courtney Wiggins, Adarian Nelms and Coy Jordan.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 17, at Hebron Baptist Church with Pastor Duke Forrester officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. A service will be held in Robbinsville at a later date.
Contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
He was a native of Robbinsville, N.C. and a member of the Robbinsville Masonic Lodge # 0672. Ricky was of the Christian denomination and a member of Hebron Baptist Church. He attended Western Carolina University and retired as a Rodbuster "reinforcing iron worker," working for several companies throughout his career. He was an avid Georgia Football and SEC fan and loved to hunt and fish.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Sharon Wiggins Jordan, Auburn; two daughters, Jacqueline Jordan, Auburn, and Crystal Adams (Lee), Winder; his parents, Billy Ray and Mildred Odom Jordan, Robbinsville, N.C.; a brother, Roger Jordan, Robbinsville; two grandchildren, Hailey and Katie Adams; and two nieces and a nephew, Courtney Wiggins, Adarian Nelms and Coy Jordan.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 17, at Hebron Baptist Church with Pastor Duke Forrester officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. A service will be held in Robbinsville at a later date.
Contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Mildred Baker (08-13-18)
COLBERT - Mildred Bell Baker, 87, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018.
Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin E Baker; parents, Jasper and Amer Bell; and eight brothers and sisters.
Mildred retired from the University of Georgia, where she was an accountant for 32 years. After Retirement she went to work for The Madison County Board of Education for 10 years. She was a longtime member of Moons Grove Baptist Church in Colbert, Ga. and a member of the Madison County Retired Educators Association.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Buddy Fields; son and daughter-in-law, Marion and Karen Baker; brother, Charles Bell; grandchildren, Sonia Coile, Tasha Young, Mark Baker and Katelyn Baker; great grandchildren, McKenna Coile, Hayden Coile and Harlee Baker.
Visitation will take place at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home Danielsville on Wednesday, August 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be a second visitation one hour prior to the services. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 16, at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. The Burial will take place after the service at Colbert City Cemetery with the Rev. Dan Fuller and Karol Scarborough officiating.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Madison County Retired Educators Association Scholarship Fund.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements. lordandstephens.com
Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin E Baker; parents, Jasper and Amer Bell; and eight brothers and sisters.
Mildred retired from the University of Georgia, where she was an accountant for 32 years. After Retirement she went to work for The Madison County Board of Education for 10 years. She was a longtime member of Moons Grove Baptist Church in Colbert, Ga. and a member of the Madison County Retired Educators Association.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Buddy Fields; son and daughter-in-law, Marion and Karen Baker; brother, Charles Bell; grandchildren, Sonia Coile, Tasha Young, Mark Baker and Katelyn Baker; great grandchildren, McKenna Coile, Hayden Coile and Harlee Baker.
Visitation will take place at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home Danielsville on Wednesday, August 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be a second visitation one hour prior to the services. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 16, at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. The Burial will take place after the service at Colbert City Cemetery with the Rev. Dan Fuller and Karol Scarborough officiating.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Madison County Retired Educators Association Scholarship Fund.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements. lordandstephens.com
Stanley Bulkoski (08-09-18)
WINDER - Stanley Edward Bulkoski, 65, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2018.
Mr. Bulkoski was a native of Cleveland, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Irene Paiseik Bulkoski; and grandson, Anthony Toney. Mr. Bulkoski retired from Northfolk Southern Railroad as a conductor. He also served the United States faithfully in the Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Smith Bulkoski, Winder; sister, Deborah Bulkoski, Cleveland Ohio; brother Eddie Bulkoski, Cleveland Ohio; daughters, Kelly Jablonski and husband William, and Gabrielle Bulkoski; sons, Josh Bulkoski and wife Shannon, Ryan Fouts and wife Cortney, and Tyler Bulkoski; grandchildren, Nathan Toney and wife Tiffiney, Cheyenne Rosenbum, Joshua, Jacob, Bailey, Brooklyn Bulkoski, Scarlett and Asa Fouts; great-grandchildren, Kaden and Camryn Toney; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
The arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Smith Funeral Home as soon as they become available.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.
Mr. Bulkoski was a native of Cleveland, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Irene Paiseik Bulkoski; and grandson, Anthony Toney. Mr. Bulkoski retired from Northfolk Southern Railroad as a conductor. He also served the United States faithfully in the Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Smith Bulkoski, Winder; sister, Deborah Bulkoski, Cleveland Ohio; brother Eddie Bulkoski, Cleveland Ohio; daughters, Kelly Jablonski and husband William, and Gabrielle Bulkoski; sons, Josh Bulkoski and wife Shannon, Ryan Fouts and wife Cortney, and Tyler Bulkoski; grandchildren, Nathan Toney and wife Tiffiney, Cheyenne Rosenbum, Joshua, Jacob, Bailey, Brooklyn Bulkoski, Scarlett and Asa Fouts; great-grandchildren, Kaden and Camryn Toney; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
The arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Smith Funeral Home as soon as they become available.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.
'Winnie' Strickland (08-13-18)
BOGART - Winifred "Winnie" Strickland, 81, entered her Lord and Savior's presence August 13, 2018.
Mrs. Strickland was born February 2, 1937, in Screven, Ga., the daughter of the late Monroe and Beulah Dubberly Wasdin. Miss Winnie was the widow of Mr. J.T. Strickland. She had been employed at the Epps Bridge Road Walmart as a telephone operator. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church of Watkinsville.
Surviving are sons, Rev. Ed Strickland, Good Hope, Ga. and Eddie Strickland, Statham; seven grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
The Family will receive friends Friday, August 17, from 12 noon until 2 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church. A Funeral Service will be Friday, August 17, at 2 p.m. from the Grace Baptist Church with the Rev. Ed Strickland officiating. Interment will be Saturday, August 18, at 1 p.m. in Lake's Chapel Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery at Patterson, Ga.
The Family requests that flowers please be omitted and that memorials be made to Grace Baptist Church, 6401 Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville, Georgia 30677.
Carter Funeral Home of Winder is in charge of arrangements where online condolences may be expressed at www.carterfhwinder.com
Mrs. Strickland was born February 2, 1937, in Screven, Ga., the daughter of the late Monroe and Beulah Dubberly Wasdin. Miss Winnie was the widow of Mr. J.T. Strickland. She had been employed at the Epps Bridge Road Walmart as a telephone operator. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church of Watkinsville.
Surviving are sons, Rev. Ed Strickland, Good Hope, Ga. and Eddie Strickland, Statham; seven grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
The Family will receive friends Friday, August 17, from 12 noon until 2 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church. A Funeral Service will be Friday, August 17, at 2 p.m. from the Grace Baptist Church with the Rev. Ed Strickland officiating. Interment will be Saturday, August 18, at 1 p.m. in Lake's Chapel Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery at Patterson, Ga.
The Family requests that flowers please be omitted and that memorials be made to Grace Baptist Church, 6401 Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville, Georgia 30677.
Carter Funeral Home of Winder is in charge of arrangements where online condolences may be expressed at www.carterfhwinder.com
Updated: Danny Cooper (08-12-18)
JEFFERSON - Danny Eugene Cooper, 80, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018.
Mr. Cooper was born in Between, Ga., the son of the late Hugh and Julia Phillips Cooper. Mr. Cooper was a retired machinist who worked with Reliance Electric, and was also retired from the United States Navy, with 23 years of service. He was a member of The American Legion (Homer, Georgia), VFW, Fleet Reserve Association and was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church. Mr. Cooper was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Ann "Marty" Benson Cooper; brother, James "Jippy" Cooper; and sister, Anne Horton.
Survivors include his sons, Steve Matthews and his wife Tammie, Windsor, Va., Sid Shropshire and his wife Genese, Watkinsville, and Mitch Shropshire, Jefferson; daughter, Pam Shropshire, Winterville; grandson, Tennison Shropshire, Knoxville; and his mother, Leesa, Commerce; sister-in-law, Minnie Cooper, Marietta; sister, Pettye Ivey, Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; and brothers, Stuart Cooper and his wife Connie, Jackson, and David Cooper and his wife Janice, Monroe.
The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 15, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Johnny Ray officiating. The burial will follow in the Evans Memory Gardens with full Military Honors. The visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Jimmy Phillips, Jay Cooper, Barry Cooper, Jimmy Cooper, Jim Whitley, Phil Cooper, Matt Benson and Andrew Benson will be honored as pallbearers, with Tennison Shropshire serving as an honorary pallbearer.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Mr. Cooper was born in Between, Ga., the son of the late Hugh and Julia Phillips Cooper. Mr. Cooper was a retired machinist who worked with Reliance Electric, and was also retired from the United States Navy, with 23 years of service. He was a member of The American Legion (Homer, Georgia), VFW, Fleet Reserve Association and was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church. Mr. Cooper was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Ann "Marty" Benson Cooper; brother, James "Jippy" Cooper; and sister, Anne Horton.
Survivors include his sons, Steve Matthews and his wife Tammie, Windsor, Va., Sid Shropshire and his wife Genese, Watkinsville, and Mitch Shropshire, Jefferson; daughter, Pam Shropshire, Winterville; grandson, Tennison Shropshire, Knoxville; and his mother, Leesa, Commerce; sister-in-law, Minnie Cooper, Marietta; sister, Pettye Ivey, Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; and brothers, Stuart Cooper and his wife Connie, Jackson, and David Cooper and his wife Janice, Monroe.
The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 15, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Johnny Ray officiating. The burial will follow in the Evans Memory Gardens with full Military Honors. The visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Jimmy Phillips, Jay Cooper, Barry Cooper, Jimmy Cooper, Jim Whitley, Phil Cooper, Matt Benson and Andrew Benson will be honored as pallbearers, with Tennison Shropshire serving as an honorary pallbearer.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Annette Herndon (08-11-18)
BETHLEHEM - Annette McElhannon Herndon, 54, entered her Savior's presence on August 11, 2018.
A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County, Annette was a graduate of Winder-Barrow High School's class of 1981. A member of Bear Creek First Baptist Church, she was a Christian speaker, song writer and publisher. Annette was active in the Homeless Shelter Ministry and was the founder of Encouraging Today's Women.
Survivors include her husband, Harold Herndon, Bethlehem, Ga.; sons and daughters-in-law, Weston and Rachel Herndon, Bethlehem, and Christopher and Maegan Herndon, Statham; grandchildren, Lilly Herndon and Nicholas Herndon; parents, Jerry and Joyce Mobley McElhannon, Bethlehem; brother and sister-in-law, Tim and Jeanette McElhannon, Bethlehem.
The Family will receive friends Monday, August 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home. A Funeral Service is scheduled for Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Bear Creek First Baptist Church with the Revs. Johnny Wright and Steve Ray officiating. Interment will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Flowers are welcomed or memorials may be made to Bear Creek First Baptist Church, 1786 Georgia Highway 82, Winder, Georgia 30680.
Carter Funeral Home of Winder is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.carterfhwinder.com
A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County, Annette was a graduate of Winder-Barrow High School's class of 1981. A member of Bear Creek First Baptist Church, she was a Christian speaker, song writer and publisher. Annette was active in the Homeless Shelter Ministry and was the founder of Encouraging Today's Women.
Survivors include her husband, Harold Herndon, Bethlehem, Ga.; sons and daughters-in-law, Weston and Rachel Herndon, Bethlehem, and Christopher and Maegan Herndon, Statham; grandchildren, Lilly Herndon and Nicholas Herndon; parents, Jerry and Joyce Mobley McElhannon, Bethlehem; brother and sister-in-law, Tim and Jeanette McElhannon, Bethlehem.
The Family will receive friends Monday, August 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home. A Funeral Service is scheduled for Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Bear Creek First Baptist Church with the Revs. Johnny Wright and Steve Ray officiating. Interment will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Flowers are welcomed or memorials may be made to Bear Creek First Baptist Church, 1786 Georgia Highway 82, Winder, Georgia 30680.
Carter Funeral Home of Winder is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.carterfhwinder.com
Updated: 'Chuck' Louviere (08-11-18)
WINDER - Charles "Chuck" Louviere, 72, passed away Saturday, August 11.
He was born August 16, 1945, in New Iberia, La., the son of the late Bob and Gladys Henry Louviere. A former resident of Portland, Ore., Chuck had resided in Winder since 2003. He was a United States Marine Corp and Viet Nam War Veteran. Chuck was a former Los Angeles, Calif. police officer and was a retiree of Quality Transportation, where he served as a truck driver. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Louviere; and a sister, Gertrude "Chunnie" Arceneaux.
Survivors include his wife, Dee Louviere, Winder; his four-legged companion, "Peanut"; two step-children, Jeffrey Swinney, Utah, and Jason Moore, Wyoming; brother, Anthony (Wendy) Louiviere Theriot, New Iberia, La.; sister, Claudette (Jerry) Davis, Hackleburg, Ala.; five grandchildren; ten step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, August 12, from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home. Interment was in Gwinnett Memorial Park.
Carter Funeral Home of Winder was in charge of arrangements where online condolences may be expressed at www.carterfhwinder.com
He was born August 16, 1945, in New Iberia, La., the son of the late Bob and Gladys Henry Louviere. A former resident of Portland, Ore., Chuck had resided in Winder since 2003. He was a United States Marine Corp and Viet Nam War Veteran. Chuck was a former Los Angeles, Calif. police officer and was a retiree of Quality Transportation, where he served as a truck driver. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Louviere; and a sister, Gertrude "Chunnie" Arceneaux.
Survivors include his wife, Dee Louviere, Winder; his four-legged companion, "Peanut"; two step-children, Jeffrey Swinney, Utah, and Jason Moore, Wyoming; brother, Anthony (Wendy) Louiviere Theriot, New Iberia, La.; sister, Claudette (Jerry) Davis, Hackleburg, Ala.; five grandchildren; ten step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, August 12, from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home. Interment was in Gwinnett Memorial Park.
Carter Funeral Home of Winder was in charge of arrangements where online condolences may be expressed at www.carterfhwinder.com
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