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Rodney Allen Roe M.D., age 78 of Clayton, Georgia passed away on June 24, 2021. Rodney was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to the late Rex Allen Roe and the late Joyce Jones Roe. He grew up on Fort Smith, Arkansas. He leaves behind his loving wife, Lynn Byars Row, of Clayton. He was the father of two daughters, Rowan Bupp and Heather Roe, and granddaughters, Maya, Devon, Kajsa and Dasha, and niece Christine, additionally a brother, William Andrew Roe. Rodney was a graduate of the University of Arkansas Medical School Little Rock, Arkansas, Class of 1968. Rodney served his country during the Vietnam War as a Flight Surgeon attached to the 335 Attack Helicopter Company in the Army. His thirty...

Don Kleiber, 82, of Sky Valley, GA., passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 23 with his wife Helen and son Klaus Baer by his side. He was born Nov. 1, 1938 in Hastings, Nebraska, son of Ruben and Berniece Kleiber and the younger brother of Rich Kleiber. Don's childhood was spent playing youth football, basketball and baseball, while playing center-field was his favorite. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1956 and from the University of Nebraska in 1960. One of his great "what if's" in life was if he could have made it in the Big Leagues. At age 17 he was offered a chance to play with the Yankees, however he needed his dad's permission, who had promised his mother that he would go to...

Don Kleiber, 82, of Sky Valley, GA., passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 23 with his wife Helen and son Klaus Baer by his side. He was born Nov. 1, 1938 in Hastings, Nebraska, son of Ruben and Berniece Kleiber and the younger brother of Rich Kleiber. Don's childhood was spent playing youth football, basketball and baseball, while playing center-field was his favorite. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1956 and from the University of Nebraska in 1960. One of his great "what if's" in life was if he could have made it in the Big Leagues. At age 17 he was offered a chance to play with the Yankees, however he needed his dad's permission, who had promised his mother that he would go to...

Don Kleiber, 82, of Sky Valley, GA., passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 23 with his wife Helen and son Klaus Baer by his side. He was born Nov. 1, 1938 in Hastings, Nebraska, son of Ruben and Berniece Kleiber and the younger brother of Rich Kleiber. Don's childhood was spent playing youth football, basketball and baseball, while playing center-field was his favorite. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1956 and from the University of Nebraska in 1960. One of his great "what if's" in life was if he could have made it in the Big Leagues. At age 17 he was offered a chance to play with the Yankees, however he needed his dad's permission, who had promised his mother that he would go to...

Eileen "Missy" (Martin) Leathers died on April 4th 2021 as a result of injuries sustained in a fall at her home. Aged 89, she was married to Forest P. Leathers (deceased). She is survived by a brother-James Martin of Westwood, MA, and two sisters-Kathleen Lipsett of Hingham, MA, and Mary Mills of Brockton, MA. Her four deceased brothers include Francis, John, Joseph J., Sr., and William J. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews, she was born In Framingham, MA, in 1931 to Parents Joseph J. and Ethel B. Martin. Missy graduated in 1949 from High School in Boston, MA. She was an avid and accomplished championship skater who participated in many local and regional events winning numerous...

Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Michael Manford Kvamme, age 76, passed away on Thursday, Feb 25, 2021 at his home in the mountains of Clayton, GA, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born in Brownwood, TX and raised in Madison, WI, where he attended Madison East high school. He graduated from St. Olaf College in Minnesota before serving in the Vietnam War piloting aircraft refuelers for the US Air Force. He settled with his family in Spokane, WA, and began his career as a financial advisor. He also completed his military career in the Washington Air National Guard, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was an enthusiastic soccer player for more than 40 years...

Martha Cobb Wilkins, age 89, of Tiger, Georgia, passed away on February 10, 2021. Martha was a native of Atlanta, and retired from The Myrick Company in Peachtree Corners. She was a Christian, a lifelong Methodist, and was a church organist for many years. She was a natural entertainer, and loved to host friends and family for weddings, showers, and dinner parties. She was an excellent cook, and was famous for her pound cakes. Throughout the years, she was an active member of the P.T.A., a band parent, and campground host. She enjoyed reading, square dancing, and RV travel. In retirement, she and her husband, Harry Wilkins, traveled the east coast from Key West to Canada, and made...

Lucy Adams Houck, age 81, of Clayton, Georgia passed away on February 7, 2021at her home in Clayton with her family by her side. Lucy was born in Hartwell, Georgia to the late Arthur Adams and the late Lena Hill Adams on August 19, 1939. She, along with her husband owned and operated Houck's Grocery in the Warwoman Community for nearly 20 years. She was a member of Antioch Methodist Church where she served as the treasurer for many years. Lucy loved to cook and was a great seamstress. Lucy loved cooking big meals for her family, and always made sure everyone had their favorite desert. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother,...

Timothy Stephen Welborn, age 56, of Bethlehem, Georgia, passed away on January 12, 2021. Timothy was born the son of the late Henry Lawrence Welborn and the late Betty Jean Dotson Welborn on November 25, 1964. He had many professions, and was considered a jack of all trades and a master of none. He was someone who could fix anything that was broken, and was always very resourceful. He was always able to make something out of nothing. Timothy followed the Lord and was a member of the Hebron Baptist Church and a faithful part of the Nothing But the Truth Family. He loved the outdoors and the quiet of deer hunting and the thrill of the chase. He loved riding and the roaring of motorcycle...

Timothy Stephen Welborn, age 56, of Bethlehem, Georgia, passed away on January 12, 2021. Timothy was born the son of the late Henry Lawrence Welborn and the late Betty Jean Dotson Welborn on November 25, 1964. He had many professions, and was considered a jack of all trades and a master of none. He was someone who could fix anything that was broken, and was always very resourceful. He was always able to make something out of nothing. Timothy followed the Lord and was a member of the Hebron Baptist Church and a faithful part of the Nothing But the Truth Family. He loved the outdoors and the quiet of deer hunting and the thrill of the chase. He loved riding and the roaring of motorcycle...

Mary George Barber Poss, 92, of Clayton, GA and formerly of Athens passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 9, 2021. She will always be loved and remembered as a true Southern lady, gracious always. She was born on March 10, 1928 in Athens Georgia to Frances Massey Barber and George Lamar Barber. She grew up in Athens where she was influenced by the University of Georgia's traveling art program; she has been drawing since childhood and began sketching florals and snow scenes while a student at Athens High School. After graduation from Athens High, she studied under Lamar Dodd and Howard Thomas at the University of Georgia, as well as with other private teachers. She also completed a...

Philip Raymond Kempin, age 84, of Tiger, Georgia, passed away on December 31, 2020. Philip was born November 27, 1936, to Mildred and Ray Kempin, Then in 1958, he graduated Monmouth College with a Bachelor's degree in psychology. He was a member of Theta XChi fraternity. Following graduation, Phil worked as a copywriter and audio producer for several Illinois radio stations, While working at WJRL, Rockford, Illinois, he met and married Gwendolyn Engstrom. Later, Gwen, Phil and son Steven, moved to Tampa, Florida, where he and his business partner opened a recording studio and a 35mm film processing and printing facility. Later. Phil was recruited by General Telephone of Florida to be...

Sam King, 73, of Tiger, GA passed away on December 29, 2020. He was born in Atlanta, GA on April 20, 1947. Sam attended Northside High School and just before his senior year, climbed the Matterhorn in Zermatt, Switzerland - it was one of the highlights of his life. He then graduated from The University of Georgia with a degree in finance. Sam served in the US Army achieving the rank of 1st Lieutenant, spending a year in Vietnam. He worked in the mortgage insurance industry for most of his career and then retired to Rabun County in north Georgia. Sam was on the board of the Lake Burton Civic Association and helped facilitate college scholarships for local high school graduates. He was also...

Mary Lee Anderson R.N., age 76, of Buford, Georgia passed away on December 4, 2020. She was born the daughter of the late Henry Leonard Anderson and the late Mae Anderson on December 26, 1943. In her professional life she worked as both a registered nurse and a real estate agent. She was a graduate of Crawford Long Hospital School of Nursing in 1961, and became a Registered Nurse in 1964. She will always be remembered as a loving mother of our children, kind to all, and cheerful under difficult situations. In addition to her parents, her brother, Henry Anderson and her sister, Annabell Axalena, preceded her in death. Her survivors include her sons, Jeff Barnwell (Darlene) and Jon...

Harold E.Alexander, age 91, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away on December 2, 2020. Harry, as he was known to his friends, was born the son of the late George David Alexander and the late Lillian Aline Foerster Alexander on July 6, 1929. He came to Jacksonville in 1957 and was one of the original employees who put WFGA-TV on the air. He was a crew member, crew chief, director and Production Manager. He worked for WTLV when the station was the first to broadcast space flights from Cape Canaveral in the1960's. Jacksonville was his home from 1957 until four years ago when he moved to the Clayton area. He was a Christian and a member of the Presbyterian faith. Harry enjoyed working with his...

Joseph Raine Taylor Sr., 84 of Dillard, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Raine was born in Rome, Georgia the son of the late Greene Alonza Taylor and the late Dorothy Raine Taylor. Raine served his country in the United States Air Force. He received his high school diploma from Darlington High School in Rome, Georgia and was in the graduating class of 1954. He went on to receive his bachelors from Auburn University Class of 1958. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, known as "Big Daddy" by his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jack Donovan and G.A. (Bucky) Taylor Jr. His survivors include his wife...

Barbara Knox-Mavroleon, age 77, of Tallulah Falls, Georgia, passed away on September 17, 2020. Barbara was born the daughter of the late John and Catherine Knox. In her professional life she worked as a French and Spanish teacher. Barbara was a Christian and attended the Wiley Presbyterian Church. Her undergrad was completed at the University of Connecticut in education. She held a Masters degree in French from the Middlebery College in Vermont. She taught until 1994. She enjoyed traveling, teaching, cooking, and keeping up with her many friends on Facebook. She was always proud that she was a descendant of John Knox, who was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. In addition to...

Barbara Knox-Mavroleon, age 77, of Tallulah Falls, Georgia, passed away on September 17, 2020. Barbara was born the daughter of the late John and Catherine Knox. In her professional life she worked as a French and Spanish teacher. Barbara was a Christian and attended the Wiley Presbyterian Church. Her undergrad was completed at the University of Connecticut in education. She held a Masters degree in French from the Middlebery College in Vermont. She taught until 1994. She enjoyed traveling, teaching, cooking, and keeping up with her many friends on Facebook. She was always proud that she was a descendant of John Knox, who was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. In addition to...

Douglas "Doug" William Bollard, age 78, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday September, 8, 2020. Douglas was born the son of the late George Victor Bollard and the late Margaret Christine Adams Bollard on July 17, 1942. He was a native of Bucks County, Pennsylvania before moving to Tiger, Georgia. He was an avid knife collector and enjoyed going to the shooting range. He was forever telling jokes. He was a proud and loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He had a passion for the trucking industry, starting as a diesel mechanic in 1960 and ultimately retiring from Waste Management in 2013. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, George "Gill"...

Bessie Gay Nesbitt, age 57, of Lakemont, Georgia, passed away on August 26, 2020. Bessie was born the daughter to Melvin Speed and Mattie McDowell Speed on March 24, 1963. In her professional life she owned and operated her own house cleaning business. She enjoyed traveling and seeing new things. She loved history and was an excellent party planner and liked to go crabbing. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. Her survivors include her parents, Melvin Speed and Mattie McDowell Speed; her husband, Mike Nesbitt; three sons, Larry Wall (Kristen), Gary Wall (Maria) and Lee Nesbitt (Ashleigh); one daughter, Lynsey Nesbitt; two brothers, Donnie Dunlap (Leta), Mark Speed; four...

Kenneth Earl Roach was born on June 7, 1929, in Lynchburg, VA & passed away June 2, 2020 in Clayton, GA. Ken was a veteran of the Korean War, where he served as a medic. In his professional life he worked as a Nuclear Physicist. His parents: Luther & Gladys Roach; two brothers, Marion & Luther Jr. and first wife, Marie, predeceased him. He leaves his wife, Nina Arlene, two daughters by his first wife (Marie) Kathryn Heller & Wendy Peterson, (Kenny Peterson) & 2 grandsons Ian & Casey Peterson. He also leaves 3 step sons, Edward, Tim and Andrew Walls & spouses and 6 step-grandchildren and 4 step great-grandchildren. Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, is in...