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Mary Paula Cutright Thomas , age 77, of Clayton, Ga., passed away April 27, 2022. She was born May 14, 1944 the daughter of the late Paul Parker Cutright and Winnifred Dougherty Cutright. Mrs. Thomas was the director of Religious Education for eleven years at ST. Helena R.C. Church, Clayton, Georgia. Paula was a graduate of Holy Spirit High School and later received her A.A. degree from the USF Tampa, FL. Paula loved gardening, teaching arts and crafts; she was devoted to her cats and dogs. She is survived by her loving husband Charles Richard Thomas Jr. She had two daughters Kristina Reilly and Maureen Monreale and one son Drew Monreale. Paula had six grandchildren and four great...

Virginia McLeod Perteet, died on April 27, 2022 in North east Georgia Medical Center. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia and was a native of Atlanta until her retirement to Rabun County. She resided in DeKalb County for most of her life. She was a graduate of Georgia State University and a member of Delta Lambda Sigma Sorority for over 50 years. She was employed by the Department of the Army and the Centers for Disease Control for a total of 44 years. She was a member of the Clayton Baptist Church and the Agape Sunday School Class. She was also a member of the Clayton Music Club and the National Active and Retired Employees. She enjoyed traveling both in the United States and many areas of the...

Helen Jeanette Johnson Lackey, age 90, passed peacefully into eternity on March 16th, 2022 at her residence in Lakemont, Georgia. Born on May 19, 1931 to Charlie and Edna Gardner Johnson in Rockdale County, she is preceded in death by her parents and her infant brother, Robert. Jeanette attended Georgia State University, preparing for her career as legal secretary for Vaughn and Barksdale Law Firm in Conyers. She was also secretary for Cohen Architecture in Albany, secretary and licensed realtor for Warren Realty in Sylvester, Civil Service employee at the Albany Logistics Marine Base and H & R Block in Clayton. Jeanette was an avid reader and enjoyed knitting and sewing. She served...

Helen Jeanette Johnson Lackey, age 90, passed peacefully into eternity on March 16th, 2022 at her residence in Lakemont, Georgia. Born on May 19, 1931 to Charlie and Edna Gardner Johnson in Rockdale County, she is preceded in death by her parents and her infant brother, Robert. Jeanette attended Georgia State University, preparing for her career as legal secretary for Vaughn and Barksdale Law Firm in Conyers. She was also secretary for Cohen Architecture in Albany, secretary and licensed realtor for Warren Realty in Sylvester, Civil Service employee at the Albany Logistics Marine Base and H & R Block in Clayton. Jeanette was an avid reader and enjoyed knitting and sewing. She served...

David Sterling Fish Jr., age 32, of Dillard, Georgia passed away on January 8, 2022. David was a Christian and a Catholic, who had spent the last twenty years as a resident of Rabun County. He played football and ran track during his time at Rabun County High School. He loved to fish, shoot guns and playing pool. He always enjoyed spending time hanging out with his friends and listening to music. He loved his kids with all his heart. He leaves behind his parents, David Fish, Sr. and Leah Fish, of Dillard, Georgia; his son David Sterling Fish III, his daughter, Lindsey Corrine Fish; two brothers, Justin Fish and Charles Fish; two sisters, Katelyn Fish and Allison Fish. The family will...

Kenneth Roger Simpson age 70, passed away November 16, 2021. He was born May 19, 1951 the son of the late Herschel Simpson and the late Rose Mae Spivey Simpson. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Guy Simpson and Johnny Simpson. Kenneth graduated high school from Greene County High School and after high school he attended Georgia College in Milledgeville. He was a graduate of the Life Chiropractic College in Marietta, Georgia. He was a practicing Chiropractor and also owned Subway Franchises, and Strictly Southern in Milledgeville. Kenneth was a history and genealogy buff, and was a member of many historical organizations. These organizations include Sons of Confederate Veterans,...

Elizabeth Ann Kendall (nee Clark), 70, of Lakemont Georgia departed peacefully on Monday, October 11, 2021. She was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania in 1951, the first daughter of Edward and Mary Clark and raised by her mother and stepfather, Wesley Smith. A 1969 graduate of Leesburg HS, she would later earn a BA from USF and a master's degree in Elementary Education from UCF. A long-time teacher and educator in Seminole County, she was loved by her students and fellow teachers. Her wonderful sense of humor, endearing smile and kind heart will be missed. She loved the mountains, traveling, her many dogs, good friends and good wine. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Gene Kendall and...

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...