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Elmer Gordon Moore, Jr., of Hartwell, Georgia, formerly of the Macedonia Community in Oglethorpe County, died Friday, May 6, 2022, at Anmed Health Medical Center in Anderson, South Carolina. Gordon was born March 24, 1949, in Greensboro, GA to the late Mae Sue Dover Moore and Elmer Gordon Moore, Sr. He graduated from Greene County High School and received an associate degree from North Georgia Technical College. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. On March 14, 1998, he married the former Deborah Anne Smith. Gordon owned and operated Gordon's Marine in Hartwell, GA, where he sold and serviced boats on Lake Hartwell. He adored his grandchildren,...

Janet Ruth Beckstrand Akers, age 77 loving wife and mother passed away on March 29, 2022. Born on June 13, 1944 to the late Ruth and Wallace Beckstrand, she was raised in Lafayette, Indiana. She graduated from Purdue University in 1966 with a B.S. degree in Speech and Hearing Therapy and taught speech correction in the public schools in Michigan, Colorado and Indiana. In the summer of 1967, she met her first and only love, Bowen (Bo) on a blind date. They were married August 10, 1968 and celebrated their Golden 50th Anniversary in August, 2018. Homemaking and motherhood became her main focus once their children were born. In addition, she chaired and participated in various activities...

Peggy Ann Elder Lanier of Buckhead, GA passed away peacefully at her daughter's home, Thursday, March 3, 2022. She was 86. Born in Clarksville, GA on September 21, 1935, she was the ninth of ten children of the late Ellen Allen Elder and Frank Wilmont Elder. Her family moved to Clarkston, GA when she was a baby and that is where she grew up. She attended Clarkston High School where she played basketball. On May 15, 1959, she married William D. Lanier. Peggy loved children and she ran a daycare in her home for many years and families all over Morgan County knew and loved her for how she prepared their children for school. Peggy was one of the most loving, caring, and giving women you could...

William E. (Bill) Bradley, of Buckhead, Ga. died in hospice care on Sunday, February 27th 2022. He was born in Ettrick, Va. on September 7th, 1939 to Charles O. and Mattie Hawkins Bradley. Bill married wife Carol Johns Bradley in August of 1971. They lived in the Covington/Social Circle area for over 30 years, then fell in love with beautiful Lake Oconee, and built their retirement home there. Bill was an avid college football fan, and a skilled fisherman. His most memorable catch being a 250 lb. Yellowfin tuna from the Sea of Cortez in Mexico. He graduated High School in Davenport, Iowa, and attended Northwestern University with an eye on a career in Law Enforcement. He was a...

William E. (Bill) Bradley, of Buckhead, Ga. died in hospice care on Sunday, February 27th 2022. He was born in Ettrick, Va. on September 7th, 1939 to Charles O. and Mattie Hawkins Bradley. Bill married wife Carol Johns Bradley in August of 1971. They lived in the Covington/Social Circle area for over 30 years, then fell in love with beautiful Lake Oconee, and built their retirement home there. Bill was an avid college football fan, and a skilled fisherman. His most memorable catch being a 250 lb. Yellowfin tuna from the Sea of Cortez in Mexico. He graduated High School in Davenport, Iowa, and attended Northwestern University with an eye on a career in Law Enforcement. He was a...

Jo Ann Young James died on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at the age of 88 at The Glen At Lake Oconee Village in Greensboro, GA. She was born in Port Arthur, TX on January 16, 1934, the daughter of the late John Young and Ella Ortego. Jo Ann graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur, TX and continued her education at the University of Texas. In August of 1954 she married Donald James. She worked alongside her husband as an accountant with Southeastern Label retiring in 1994. In 2016 she moved from Roswell, GA to Putnam County where she would be close to her children, Jo Ann was an avid golfer, a huge Braves fan, loved to knit and play bridge. She was a member of Christ Our...

On January 30th, 2022 Judith (Judy) Combs passed away at the age of 82. She is survived by her son Dr. W. Bradford Combs and fianc?e Jennifer Sartoris of Aiken, SC, daughter Susan Combs Heil and son-in-law Todd Heil of Greensboro, Ga. Her loving husband of 57 years, Bill Combs, her parents and her brother preceded her in death. Judy was born October 19th, 1939 to George William Zitelman and Laura Boldt Zitelman in Neenah, WI. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Carroll College and an MA from Bradley University in 1962. She served as a psychologist for Peoria State Hospital in Peoria, IL as well as St. Vincent's Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. Before establishing a private practice...

Luckie Lee McClintock, 79, of Lexington, Kentucky, Mitchellville, Maryland, and Greensboro, Georgia, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021, surrounded in love as he went to meet his Heavenly Father. Luckie was fortunate to find love twice in his lifetime with two women whom he deeply loved and who loved him deeply in return. Loved by his son and adored by his daughter and grandson, Luckie has left a legacy of love, kindness and generosity. A stranger to no one and a friend to many, Luckie enjoyed healthy banter and friendly conversation with his local "R.O.M.E.O.s" (Retired Old Men Eating Out), while playing on the golf course and with old and new friends alike. His door was always open...

William David Lanier 85 of Buckhead, GA passed away at his daughter's home Friday, October 29, 2021. He was born October 26, 1936, in Crawfordville, GA in Taliaferro County to the late William Henry Lanier and Jessie Mae Ivie Lanier. On May 15, 1959, he married the former Peggy Ann Elder. He served his country in the United States Army Special Forces serving 3 years with the Green Beret. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years. Although William retired from General Motors, where he was a maintenance supervisor, he worked all his life serving others. His last date of working was the day before he died. He also enjoyed working in his yard. ...

Arthur William Schafer, Sr., age 86, of Buckhead, GA, formerly of Thunder Valley, Eatonton, GA, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021. Art was born July 17, 1935 in Queens, New York, the son of the late Anthony Schafer and Rose Droge Schafer. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Anita Trovato Schafer. Art began his career in the United States Coast Guard, later he joined the New York Police Department, after that he became a New York firefighter. Upon retiring from the New York Fire Department in 1977,they moved to Florida where he was employed as a maintenance engineer for condos in Sarasota, Florida. Years later they moved to Lawrenceville, GA where he was employed at...

Paul Alvin Graven, Jr., age 78, of Eatonton, GA, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 1, 2021. A native of Louisville, KY, he was born July 14, 1943 to the late Paul Alvin Graven, Sr. and Waneta McDowell Graven both of Louisville, KY. He was a graduate of Trinity High School and received a bachelor's degree from Bellarmine University in 1965. On November 25, 1965 he married the former Suzanne Worden in Louisville, KY at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Paul was the Senior Vice President of Human Resources for ConAgra Frozen Foods. Three years ago Paul and Suzanne moved from Savannah, GA to Eatonton, GA. Paul loved playing golf and especially enjoyed spending time with his...

Paul Alvin Graven, Jr., age 78, of Eatonton, GA, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 1, 2021. A native of Louisville, KY, he was born July 14, 1943 to the late Paul Alvin Graven, Sr. and Waneta McDowell Graven both of Louisville, KY. He was a graduate of Trinity High School and received a bachelor's degree from Bellarmine University in 1965. On November 25, 1965 he married the former Suzanne Worden in Louisville, KY at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Paul was the Senior Vice President of Human Resources for ConAgra Frozen Foods. Three years ago Paul and Suzanne moved from Savannah, GA to Eatonton, GA. Paul loved playing golf and especially enjoyed spending time with his...

Ralph Lewis Withrow, Jr. died at Grady Memorial Hospital September 19, 2021 after complications from a traumatic fall. He was the son of Ralph Lewis Withrow, Sr. and Eunice Hilda Holley Withrow of Greensboro, GA. Lewis attended Greensboro High School and graduated from Georgia Military College in Milledgeville, GA. He began working for Oconee Timber Company in 1969, engaged in all aspects of timber harvesting and management. He became an independent timber broker and land developer in 1972. Lewis planned and developed Sugar Creek Marina on Lake Oconee which he owned and operated. Other properties he developed on the lake are Hickory Pointe, Twin Rivers, Eagles Nest, Apalachee Woods,...

Ralph Lewis Withrow, Jr. died at Grady Memorial Hospital September 19, 2021 after complications from a traumatic fall. He was the son of Ralph Lewis Withrow, Sr. and Eunice Hilda Holley Withrow of Greensboro, GA. Lewis attended Greensboro High School and graduated from Georgia Military College in Milledgeville, GA. He began working for Oconee Timber Company in 1969, engaged in all aspects of timber harvesting and management. He became an independent timber broker and land developer in 1972. Lewis planned and developed Sugar Creek Marina on Lake Oconee which he owned and operated. Other properties he developed on the lake are Hickory Pointe, Twin Rivers, Eagles Nest, Apalachee Woods,...

Ralph Lewis Withrow, Jr. died at Grady Memorial Hospital September 19, 2021 after complications from a traumatic fall. He was the son of Ralph Lewis Withrow, Sr. and Eunice Hilda Holley Withrow of Greensboro, GA. Lewis attended Greensboro High School and graduated from Georgia Military College in Milledgeville, GA. He began working for Oconee Timber Company in 1969, engaged in all aspects of timber harvesting and management. He became an independent timber broker and land developer in 1972. Lewis planned and developed Sugar Creek Marina on Lake Oconee which he owned and operated. Other properties he developed on the lake are Hickory Pointe, Twin Rivers, Eagles Nest, Apalachee Woods,...

William Howell Nelms, Sr. of Greensboro, GA, died September 14, 2021 after a brief illness at the age of 83. Born in Comer, GA on April 2, 1938, he was the son and one of nine children of the late George Dewy Nelms and Jessie Lee Landers Nelms. Howell graduated from High School in Athens, GA. On November 9, 2001, Howell married Martha Anne Wilson and settled in Greensboro, GA. He was the owner and operator of Flowers Bakery Company in Athens, GA. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Greensboro, GA. His greatest enjoyment came when he was surrounded by family and travelling all over the world. He was also a big bass fisherman. In addition to his wife, Martha Nelms of...

Clifford Dale Diepenhorst, of Greensboro, GA, died peacefully and unexpectedly at home with his wife by his side on Thursday evening, September 9, 2021. He was 76. Clifford was born in Vriesland, MI on October 3, 1944, to the late Raymond and Ethel DeJonge Dipenhorst. He graduated from West Ottawa High School in Holland, MI in 1962. On April 30, 1977, he married the former Janet Kunkel, his wife of 44 years. He enjoyed a long and successful career as owner and operator of Piper Collectibles, Inc. in Sarasota, FL retiring in 2009 after twenty-eight years. Eleven years ago, he moved to Greensboro, GA from Sarasota, FL to play golf, enjoy nature especially birds and love life and he...

Teresa "Teri" Jean Bragg, age 60, of Greensboro, Georgia unexpectedly passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021. Teri was born on June 9, 1961 and was the daughter of Donald Bruce Anderson and Kathy Garner. Teri's love for hospitality was evident to all who were blessed to encounter her. Her restaurant, The Yesterday Cafe which began in Rutledge, Georgia and moved to Greensboro, Georgia in 2005, is one of the town's most prized establishments and a lively gathering spot for the community that admired her. Her buttermilk pies, which gained national recognition, and her southern hospitality attributed to making Historic Greensboro, Georgia a travel destination. Visitors were often personally...

Leonard Jack Dennis, Jr. beloved husband, father and brother, died on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at the age of 79. Born on May 22, 1942 in Helena, GA he was the son of the late Leonard Jack Dennis, Sr. and Rexie Saunders Dennis. He received a Bachelor's Degree in business from the University of Georgia. Jack married the former Patricia Jones, the love of his life, on February 11, 1989. He was a successful businessman owning and operating Lakeside Petroleum in Milledgeville, GA. He was a member of the Georgia Oilman Association where he served on the Board of Directors. He also served on the Board of Directors for the Oconee Regional Hospital in Milledgeville. In 2008, Jack and Patsy moved...

Leonard Jack Dennis, Jr. beloved husband, father and brother, died on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at the age of 79. Born on May 22, 1942 in Helena, GA he was the son of the late Leonard Jack Dennis, Sr. and Rexie Saunders Dennis. He received a Bachelor's Degree in business from the University of Georgia. Jack married the former Patricia Jones, the love of his life, on February 11, 1989. He was a successful businessman owning and operating Lakeside Petroleum in Milledgeville, GA. He was a member of the Georgia Oilman Association where he served on the Board of Directors. He also served on the Board of Directors for the Oconee Regional Hospital in Milledgeville. In 2008, Jack and Patsy moved...

James Glendy Thornton, Sr James Glendy Thornton Sr., age 73, passed away Monday, Aug. 2, 2021 peaceful in his sleep at his home in Greensboro, Ga. Glendy was born in Americus, Ga in 1948. He was the oldest of 3 boys, growing up racing cars and building hot rods in 1960's Albany, Ga. At 19 he volunteered to serve in Vietnam in the 68th Assault Helicopter company (Top Tigers), working all positions on his gunship from 1969 - 1970. He came back to raise his son James Glendy Thornton, jr. with his wife Sandra in Watkinsville, Ga. He taught vocational automotive at Clark Central high school 1982 - 1987 and was a beloved teacher. After the phase out of vocational education he opened...