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Catherine "Cathy" Patricia Murphy - March 17, 1950 - April 22, 2022

Departed: 04/22/2022 (Greensboro)

Obituary Preview: Catherine Patricia Moran “Cathy” Murphy, age 72, of Greensboro, GA passed away at Piedmont Athens General on Friday April 22, 2022. Born in South Amboy, NJ on March 17, 1950, she was one of ten children born to the late William J. Moran and Eileen R. Moran. She graduated from Hoffman High School in 1969. She married Gregory Michael Murphy in 1976. They moved to Greensboro in 1978 and made their home and raised their children. At the time of her passing she worked at a2b Fulfillment.    “Granny” as she was known to most people, loved an adventure. She loved shopping trips with her granddaughters, baking cookies and other treats at Christmas time, and family trips to the beach.    She is survived by her husband, Greg, with whom she celebrated 45 years of marriage on Dec, 31st. Together they shared 5 children, Greg(Susan) Murphy of NJ, Danny(Kelly) Murphy of NY, Cathy(Randy) Lawson of Greensboro, Cliff Murphy of TX, and Kelly Murphy of Union Point. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Maureen in 1973.      She is survived by siblings, Richard(Cathie) Moran, Eileen(Carl) Werner, Mary Raber, James(Maryann) Moran, Jacqueline(Sam) Jones, and Joann(James) Janik. She is preceded in death by a sister, Margaret LaTourette, and brothers William Moran, Jr. and Francis Moran.     Her grandchildren, who were the loves of her life, include Ryan, Cole, Taylor, Katelyn, Kelsey, Alana, Shelby, Luke, Noah, Beth, and Genna. Her great grands were Kyree, Colter, Aiden, and Emma.     “Granny” shared an amazing love with “Poppy.” It was a love so grand they had two anniversaries. Dec 31(45 years) and July 8(9 years). That love was instilled into their children and grandchildren.         Funeral Services will be held Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at McCommons Chapel, 109 W. Broad Street, Greensboro, GA 30642 with Rev. Tim Tabler officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until time for the service at McCommons Funeral Home. McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, GA, (706) 453-2626, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us online at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the guest register.

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Robert "Bobby" Kimbrough - June 05, 1942 - April 21, 2022

Departed: 04/21/2022 (Greensboro)

Obituary Preview: James Robert “Bobby” Kimbrough of Greensboro, GA, age 79, died Thursday, April 21, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, GA.  A native of Greensboro born June 5, 1942, he was one of five children of the late James Rosser Kimbrough and Golden Faye Patterson Kimbrough.  He graduated from Greensboro High School in 1960.  From 1962 until 1966, Bobby proudly served his country in the United States Navy, receiving an honorable discharge and making life-long friends, some of whom became the namesakes for two sons.  For many years he was the owner and operator of Kimbrough Logging.  He later worked for Georgia Kraft, the Greene County Landfill, Charles Chappell and Baynes Construction. He was a member of Walker Methodist Church.  He loved fishing, but traded in his rod and reel for a golf club later in life, spreading his new passion to many kids and grandkids. He always stopped to help people stranded on the side of the road if he could help, and never met a stranger for long because he had a way of prodding conversation out of everyone he met. He had an uncanny knack for knowing just where to find Native artifacts, and when to come home just in time for the food to be done.

Survivors include his two daughters, Paige Janes (Chris) and Joanna Kimbrough, three sons, Mike Black (Renee), Rob Kimbrough (Christy) and Mitchell Kimbrough (Karen Padgett); siblings, Larry Kimbrough (Nata), Linda Morgan and Henrietta Redd (Jimmy); grandchildren, Peyton “Petey” Goss, J. R. Kimbrough, Cory Kimbrough, Autumn Ralston, Nakia Black, Andrea Black, Tara Pineda, Christopher Bridges and Brandan Bridges; and a number of great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by both of his wives, Gert McIntosh and Barbara Jones Kimbrough and by his brother, Walter Mitchell “Buddy” Kimbrough.

Graveside Services will be Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 1:00 p. m. at Walker United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2730 Walker Church Road, Greensboro, GA 30642 with Rev. Dr. Jannie H. Broadnax officiating.  A reception will follow in the Walker Church Fellowship Hall.  Memorials may be made to the Georgia War Veterans Home, 2249 Vinson Highway, Milledgeville, GA 31061 or the charity of your choice.  McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, GA, (706) 453-2626, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Conner Michael Strickland - November 26, 2001 - April 16, 2022

Departed: 04/16/2022 (Greensboro)

Obituary Preview: Conner Michael Strickland of the Liberty Community in White Plains, Georgia, died in a tragic accident in Athens, Georgia on Saturday, April 16, 2022. He was 20 years old. Conner was born on November 26, 2001, in Athens, Georgia to Michael David Strickland and Rynee Parker Strickland.

Growing up in Greene County, he and his older brother, Hayden, enjoyed fishing, four-wheeling, and spending time on Lake Oconee with their family and friends. Over the years, Conner played on recreational baseball and football teams and was never one to shy away from the challenge of trying a new sport like basketball or golf. His determination and hard work was evident in everything he did from working with his dad to the effort he put into his academics.

Conner attended Lake Oconee Academy and was a member of LOA’s graduating class of 2020. His teachers at LOA took note of his intelligence, natural leadership abilities, quick wit, and his knack for uplifting everyone around him. Conner went on to study at the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business, and he was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.

Conner touched the lives of so many during his short life. He had a way of connecting with people with his big personality and his even bigger smile. To know him was to love him, and he loved you too. He never met a stranger, and his circle of friends grew by the day. Conner had such a love for life. He enjoyed every moment and sang every song. His joy was infectious and he spread it to all those around him with his friendly, easy-going attitude and a little air guitar when needed.

Conner is survived by his parents, Michael and Rynee Strickland of White Plains, Georgia; brother, Hayden Strickland; maternal grandparents, Ginny Rozier (Mike) and Joe Parker; paternal grandparents, David and Joyce Strickland; his uncles and aunts, Kevin Strickland (Stacey), Dana Strickland Hayes (Billy Joe), Allison Parker Laux (Dusty), and Joely Parker Nicholson (Matt); a number of cousins; other relatives, and many friends.

Funeral Service will be held Monday, April 25, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church South Campus, 4741 Carey Station Road, Greensboro, GA 30642 with Rev. Bruce Lovin officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until time for the service at the church.  Serving as pallbearers will be Nathan Davenport, Ethan Cole Cooper, Jackson Cown, Will Clack, Spencer Foster, John Fowler, Clayton Hinspeter and Blake Mills.  The family request that any memorials be made to Extra Special People, Inc., 189 VFW Drive, Watkinsville, GA 30677.  McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, GA, 706-453-2626, is in charge of arrangements.  Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.

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Wayne Akins - April 04, 1951 - April 15, 2022

Departed: 04/15/2022 (Greensboro)

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Connie Elizabeth Wood - April 18, 1946 - April 09, 2022

Departed: 04/09/2022 (Greensboro)

Obituary Preview: Connie Elizabeth Tolbert Wood, age 75, of Penfield, GA, died Saturday, April 9, 2022, at her residence with her family.  Born in Washington, GA on April 18, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Martha Elizabeth English Tolbert and Joel Hughs Tolbert.  She graduated from Greene County High School. Connie married Ronnie Gene Wood on February 24, 1973.  She was a homemaker who enjoyed raising their children.  Over seventeen years she kept foster children that she loved as her own. During this time, she kept sixty-one children and baby sat many more. She also enjoyed crocheting dish rags to give away.  She had a passion for gardening and grew cactuses and beautiful roses. Another love she had was her animals which included cats, dogs, chickens, and goats.  Connie was a member of Celebration Baptist Church in Greensboro, GA.      Besides her husband of forty-nine years, Ronnie Wood of Penfield, GA, survivors include her children, Leigh Ann Wood Thompson and husband Stephen of Greensboro, GA, Michael Wood of Greensboro, GA, Beth Hall and husband Bruce of Union Point, GA and Matthew Wood; brother, Richard Tolbert and wife Brenda of Greensboro, GA; step daughter, Carolyn Cates of Penfield, GA; grandchildren, Austin Thompson and wife Kaitlyn, Michaela Wood, Seth Wood, Phoebe Edmonds, Autumn Hall, Chasity Thompson Weaver, Matthew Thompson, Brandon Heffner, Brayden Wood and Bryson Wood; great granddaughter, Maggie Thompson; a number of other relatives and many friends.  Also surviving are her good friends and caretakers, Ann Hunt, and Kim Hunt.  She was preceded in death by a grandson, Brandon Thompson.

Funeral Services will be held, Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Celebration Baptist Church, 2470 Lick Skillet Road, Greensboro, GA 30642 with Rev. Kenny Marr officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 13, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until time for the service at Celebration Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Penfield Cemetery, 1211 Cemetery Road, Penfield, GA. Serving as pallbearers will be Tracy Christopher, Jimmy Wheeler, Butch Thompson, Wyatt Smith, Scott Brewer, Stephen Thompson and Bruce Hall.  McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, GA, (706) 453-2626, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Randy Lynn Free - January 31, 1956 - April 08, 2022

Departed: 04/08/2022 (Greensboro)

Obituary Preview: Randy Lynn Free of Union Point, GA passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospice House in Watkinsville, GA at the age of 66.  He was born in Canton, GA on January 31, 1956 to the late Neil Blanton Free and Annie Belle Neighbors Free.  He attended Cherokee High School.  In 1989 he moved from Canton, GA to Greene County and on October 28, 1989 he married the former Patsy Jean McCannon of Greensboro.  He was an excellent painter and was the owner and operator of Randy Free Painting.  At one time he ran six paint crews in Atlanta.  He also worked for the Penfield Christian Home as a Servant Leader and grounds keeper. He enjoyed fishing and was one of the best around, rabbit hunting and raising beagles.  Randy was a member of Penfield Baptist Church.

Randy is survived by his wife Patsy Free of Union Point, GA; children, James Free (Tricia) of Kennesaw, GA, Eric Free (Maricel) of England and Jessica Short (Josh) of Greensboro, GA; grandchildren, Isabella Free, Arianna Free, Nathan Short, Ian and Marlee; sister, Pat O’Bryant of Canton, GA; brother, Danny Free (Julie) of Jasper, GA; other relatives and many friends.

A Celebration of Randy’s life will be held at a later time.  Callaway Funeral Home, 208 N. Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA, (706) 486-4138, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Scellar Steain Lacey - May 27, 1933 - April 03, 2022

Departed: 04/03/2022 (Greensboro)

Obituary Preview: Scellar Steain Meeks Lacey, age 88, of White Plains, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospice House in Watkinsville, GA.  Born in Soperton GA in Treutlen County on May 27, 1933 she was the daughter of the late Harvey Washington Meeks and Flossie Bussell Meeks. She graduated from Soperton High School and married John Wilson Lacey, Jr. Over the years she worked for Wellington Puritan Mills, Vantress, Tyson and Lena Hy Garment Company.  She was a member of White Plains Baptist Church in White Plains, GA.

Survivors include three daughters, Patricia Boyd of Suwanee, GA, Betty Pirkle of Loganville, GA and Johnnie Lynn Ellis of Buckhead, GA; son, John Anthony “Andy” Lacey of White Plains, GA; brother, Stevie Lee Meeks; grandchildren, Alex Pirkle, Michele Ellis and John Luke Lacey; great grandchildren, John David Watkins and Elizabeth Grace Watkins; other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband, John W. Lacey, Jr., she was preceded in death by her siblings, Larry E. Meeks, Sr., Randell Meeks and Barbara Ann Meeks.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the White Plains Baptist Church, 1020 Main Street East, White Plains, GA 30678 with Rev. Lee Smith officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  Serving as pallbearers will be the deacons of the church: James Coleman, Grant Coleman, David Price, Ike Moore, Jody Vandiver and Josh Pettit.  The family will receive friends Wednesday night from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at McCommons Funeral Home.  The family requests that any memorials be made to White Plains Baptist Church, P. O. Box 38, White Plains, GA 30678.  McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, GA, (706) 453-2626, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us online at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the guest register.

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Suzan Booker - August 07, 1961 - March 31, 2022

Departed: 03/31/2022 (Greensboro)

Obituary Preview: Suzan Catron Booker, 60, of Greensboro, GA, passed away on March 31, 2022 unexpectantly from heart disease. Suzan was born to Dr. Donald G. Catron, Sr. and Elizabeth Young Catron on August 7, 1961 in Memphis, TN.

Suzan grew up in Knoxville, TN and graduated from Bearden High School in 1979 then went on to graduate from the University of Tennessee in 1983 where she was a member of Kappa Delta sorority. Suzan’s professional career took her to Nashville then to Atlanta, where she met and married Stephen Booker in 2003. They loved attending Georgia Tech football games. Stephen often said Suzan’s smile lit up any room she entered. She was the only person he knew that could make a friend in five seconds.

After residing in Marietta for a number of years, Suzan and Stephen recently retired to Lake Oconee, GA where they were enjoying the lake life and days of pickleball with new friends.   Suzan is preceded in death by her father, Dr. Donald G. Catron, Sr. and father-in-law, Claude H. Booker, Jr. She loved them very much.

She is survived by her loving husband of 19 years, Stephen T. Booker, who was her best friend and love of her life; her mother, Elizabeth (Betty) Catron; sister, Karen Catron Smith; brother, Donald G. Catron, Jr. (Shannon); niece, Spring Smith; nephews, Carson Smith, Baylor Smith, Reese Catron, Spencer Catron; and a great-niece, Hazel Smith. She is survived by numerous close friends and extended family.

Per Suzan’s wishes, her body is to be cremated. A celebration of Suzan’s life will be held at a later date. McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, GA, (706) 453-2626, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Nina Elizabeth Bedsole - April 11, 1934 - March 30, 2022

Departed: 03/30/2022 (Greensboro)

Obituary Preview: Nina Elizabeth Stanley Bedsole, age 87, of Greensboro, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital.  She was the daughter of the late LeRoy and Sallie Inez Lundy Stanley.  She was born in Greensboro, Georgia on April 11, 1934.  She was a 1952 graduate of Greensboro High School.  After graduation, she worked for Southern Bell in Atlanta for a brief time.  She returned to Greensboro and was married.  She had two children, June and Steve.  Among her places of employment in later years, included Universal Rundle and Stewart Apparel.  In leisure time, she enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, genealogy research and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her parents, LeRoy and Inez Lundy Stanley and her son, Steve Bedsole.  She is survived by her daughter, June Bedsole and her grandchildren, Barbara Gonzalez (Robert), Margaret Matheny (Phil), Holly Ogletree, James Cason (Ashley), Alan Bedsole, Chris Garcia (David) and great-grandchildren: Victoria Poss, Haley Poss, Sara Ann Matheny, Logan Matheny, Ashlynn Caviness, Preston Caviness, Emily Cason, Alaina Cason, Payton Cason, Corey Bedsole and Daniel Garcia; sister, Barbara Stanley Overton; other relatives and friends.

Graveside services will be held Friday, April 1, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Greenview Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Usry officiating. Serving as pallbearers are James Cason, Fred Edwards, Jamie Edwards, Robert Gonzalez, Phil Matheny and Logan Matheny.  Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Lundy, Tommy Lundy, Kerry Lundy, and Darryl Lundy. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until time for the service.  The family request that any memorials be made to Multiple Sclerosis.  McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, GA  (706) 453-2626 is in charge of arrangements.  Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Charlotte Melissa Keyser - June 27, 1944 - March 30, 2022

Departed: 03/30/2022 (Greensboro)

Obituary Preview: Charlotte Melissa Ford Keyser of Eatonton, GA passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Atrium Health Navicent in Macon, GA. Charlotte was born in Lamberville, NJ on June 27, 1944 the daughter of the late Virginia Stinsman and George Amos Ford, Sr. She Graduated with an Associate of Arts Degree from Mercer County (NJ) Community College, and on June 15, 1963 she married John Herbert Keyser.  She retired in 2002 after 18 years at Gould Batteries Company as their Computer Data Entry Clerk. Prior to their move to Putnam County from Starrucca, Pennsylvania, Charlotte and her husband John ran a Bed and Breakfast in Starrucca.  She was an excellent cook and an avid reader.  She was a loyal and faithful member of the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Greensboro, GA, where she was a reader.  Charlotte was a wonderful wife and sister who thoroughly enjoyed her family and friends.

Survivors include her husband, John Keyser of Eatonton, GA; brother, Gary Ford of Virginia; sister, Lynn Ford (Greg) of Maryland; and her beloved cats, Buddy, Getsender and Newby.  She was preceded in death by her older brother, George Amos Ford, Jr.

The Celebration of Life for Charlotte will be held at a later date, after Easter. The family requests that any memorials be made to the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, P. O. Box 93, Greensboro, GA 30642.  McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, GA, (706) 453-2626, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Janet Ruth Akers - June 13, 1944 - March 29, 2022

Departed: 03/29/2022 (Greensboro)

Obituary Preview: 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 including the Junior League and her Kappa Alpha Theta alumnae clubs, and was a Cambridge Diet Counselor in each of the towns they lived (Princeton, N.J, and Wilton, CT).  She enjoyed working part time in a boutique linen shop, sewing window treatments, doing preschool vision and hearing screening, and helping friends with their businesses or work.   She enjoyed crafts, gardening, bridge, sewing, daily walks, and reading.  Bo & Janet loved their lives in the Northeast, except for the huge snowstorms each winter. When they started to think about retirement in the next few years, they began a search for the perfect place to live out their years.  They were always drawn to lakes, the NY Sound, and NJ beach towns, so their dream location would have to be near the water. Reynolds on Lake Oconee filled that expectation; so, in 2003 they bought a lot, built a house and were moved in within a year. It brought great pleasure to Janet and Bo to share their lake home and all the activities the lake offered with their daughter Kimberly and her husband Justin Friesen, and their children Ryan, Blake and Brady who live in Westport, CT; and to their son Jeff and his wife Julie Akers and their children, Sydney, Kaylee, and Maggie who live in Hinsdale, IL  Her children and grandchildren, all of whom she cherished deeply were the love of her life. After moving to Reynolds, each year thereafter they planned special trips with good friends or family to countries worldwide.  Janet’s other “favorite things” were cruises, red sunsets reflecting off the lake, patriotic songs, boat rides and frequent dinners out with good friends. She was a member of the Greensboro United Methodist Church and the Nelson Circle.

Besides her husband Bo and their immediate family, she also leaves behind two treasured sisters with whom she was particularly close—Judy Rush, Indianapolis, IN and her husband Tom and Jeanne Oehm, Menlo Park, CA, and her husband Ron. Other survivors include brother-in-law Steve Akers and wife and close friend Audrey, West Lafayette, IN. Her friends were very important to her and she is so grateful for their friendship and the love and support they have given her through her illness.

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Betty Jordan - February 09, 1941 - March 22, 2022

Departed: 03/22/2022 (Greensboro)

Obituary Preview: Betty O’Neal Jordan, of Greensboro, GA, died Tuesday, March 22, 2022 in the comfort of her home at the age of 81.  Born in Jacksonville, FL on February 9, 1941 she was the daughter of the late Walter Hill O’Neal and Edna Wray O’Neal.  She graduated from Union Point High School.  Betty worked in accounting for many former businesses in Greensboro and retired from Tendercare Clinic in 2011.  Betty was a sweet, kind person who dearly loved her family and was a wonderful, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.  Betty was a member of the West End Baptist Church.   Survivors include three daughters, Debbie Oxenrider (Tim) of Newborn, GA, Joni Roberts (Daniel) of Greensboro, GA, Jill Webb (Jamie) of Greensboro, GA and one son,Chad Jordan (Julie) of Somerset, KY; Betty had eleven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren who loved her dearly; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Jordan, her brother, Joe O’Neal and sister Fay O’Neal Knight   Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Callaway Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robert Robinson and Rev. Wayne Usry officiating.  Interment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA 30669.  Serving as pallbearers are Jamie Webb, Gavin McKinley, Will Gibson, Ridge Kelly, Dustin Higdon, and Gage McKinley.  Honorary pallbearer will be D J Stephens.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until time for the service at Callaway Funeral Home.  Callaway Funeral Home, 208 N. Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA 30669 (706) 486-4138, is in charge of  arrangements. Visit us at www.callawayfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Heyward Gregg Brown, Jr. - February 06, 1949 - March 20, 2022

Departed: 03/20/2022 (Greensboro)

Obituary Preview: Every memorable story has a message.  A message of faith.  A message of hope.  A message of Love.  The message of Heyward Gregg Brown, Jr’s story is a simple one: “do good.”  Woody , as he was known, continued his story in Heaven on Sunday, March 20, 2022, after a lifetime of doing good on earth.

Woody’s story begins in Atlanta, Georgia on February 6, 1949.  The only child of Mary Ben Boswell Brown and Heyward Gregg Brown, Sr., his journey of doing good began in Penfield, Georgia, and through his father’s service to his country as a Veterinarian in the United States army would take him to places throughout the world.   With an unwavering sense of family and fondness of home, Woody enrolled in Georgia Military College in Milledgeville, Georgia where, through the Army ROTC program, he began an extensive military career that spanned over 25 years.  Upon the successful completion of his bachelor’s degree from Valdosta State College, Woody followed the same calling of a higher purpose as his father and accepted a commission into the United States Army.

Heyward’s career as a commissioned officer began in Field Artillery, immediately followed by an acceptance into the Army Aviation branch, in which he would ultimately earn his Senior Pilot Badge as a helicopter pilot.  His service would take him to all corners of the globe, to include an assignment to Korea, where he met and married his wife, Agnes, with whom he would share forty-eight years of marriage and bring forth three daughters: Beth Marie, Rebecca Lee, and Holly Anne.

Heyward’s career in the Army would take the Brown family on many adventures in which he found himself with opportunities to continue his education and to teach others, a passion he was gifted by both of his parents.  Woody graduated with honors from the University of Louisville with a Juris Doctor degree and later spent time at Wake Forest University as a professor of Military Science.  However, his greatest sense of fulfillment came in teaching and helping to guide his three daughters and seven grandchildren with his much-loved wife, Agnes. Following his retirement, Heyward and his family returned to his roots in Penfield in 2000.  Continuing the proud legacy of his parents, Heyward and Agnes would spend the next 22 years renovating his family’s home, Yesteryears.  During this time, Heyward also enjoyed being a friend and advocate of all animals, traveling with his wife and, spending time with his children and grandchildren, with whom he would leave an indelible lesson- “never compromise your prerogatives.” As Heyward’s story begins a new chapter, his wife, children, and grandchildren want to express our most heartfelt and earnest thanks to him.  Woody, Dad, Paw Paw, thank you for unconditional love, devout belief, and devotion to doing good, and unwavering commitment to our family.  In your time with us, you  imparted upon us life’s most difficult and valuable lessons and changed the world in nonobvious ways through your life’s story.  Our successes and failures, dreams and accomplishments are all because  of your love for each  one of us.  We will continue to bear witness to your  story each day as we share with others your teachings and wisdom.  Heyward Gregg Brown, Jr. lived a full life devoting himself to his family and mankind.  He truly emulated Galatian 6:10; “ So then as we have opportunity let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household faith.”

Heyward’s legacy is continued by his wife, Agnes, of Penfield, Ga; daughters Beth Brown Dousa and husband Todd Dousa of Abingdon, MD, Rebecca Law and husband LtCol Nicholas Law (USMC) of MCBH, HI., Holly Brown and husband Bradley Allan of Kailua, HI.; Mr. Donald Marlow of Essex, MD.; grandchildren Gregg Brown Lewis Marlow, Collin Donald Noble Marlow and Reagan Catherine Lara Marlow all of Abingdon, MD and Candler Grace Law, Emory Anne Law, Willoughby Reese Law and Hammond Henry Law all of MCBH, HI., his cherished pets, and a number of other relatives and good friends.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Penfield Cemetery, 1211 Cemetery Road, Penfield, GA 30669 with Rev. Reggie Haslett  officiating.  The family request that in lieu of flowers that any memorials be made to charities benefitting causes of great importance, including those affiliated with Veterans, children, and animals.  McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, GA oversees arrangements. Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.

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Martha Eloise Cawthon - May 23, 1926 - March 19, 2022

Departed: 03/19/2022 (Greensboro)

Obituary Preview: Martha Eloise Gandy Cawthon, of Greensboro, GA died on March, 19, 2022, at St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Greensboro, GA, at the age of 95. Born in Cairo, GA on May 23, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Curtis Irwin Gandy and Lois Hughes Gandy.  Eloise graduated from Cairo High School and received her Bachelor’s degree from Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville, GA and that is where she met her husband, John Wilbur Cawthon, Jr.  They married May 2, 1947 and made their home in Greensboro, GA.  After moving to Greensboro, she taught school in the fourth grade at Greensboro Elementary.  She later became secretary for Kimber Farms and then worked as Medical Records Librarian for Minnie G. Boswell Hospital.  She retired from Greene County Department of Family and Children Services in Greensboro, GA as Accounting Technician.  After retirement she helped her son, Ken Cawthon at Farmers Feed and Seed taking care of the flowers and became the “Candy Lady” during the holidays.  Eloise and her husband John were loyal Georgia Bulldog fans and attended every home game, sitting in the same seat for 58 years, and also enjoyed traveling to many out-of-town games as well as visits to places such as Alaska and Hawaii and spending time at their cabin on the Hiwassee River in North Carolina. She dearly loved her family and was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  Eloise was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church of Greensboro where she was the first female Administrative Board Chair and a church office volunteer. One thing that she was proud of was being able to work at Farmers Feed and Seed on her 90th birthday.

Survivors include her daughter, Debra Taylor and husband Jeff of Mt. Airy, MD; three sons, John Stephen Cawthon of Greensboro, GA, Ken Cawthon and wife Kathy of Greensboro, GA and Jeff Cawthon and wife Tracy of Ellaville, GA; ten grandchildren, Matthew Taylor (Stephanie), Allison Bolling (Troy), Michelle Taylor, Jessi Flynn (Greg), Maggie Cawthon, Polly Cawthon, Kristy Cawthon, Becky Schuyler (Brad), April Anders and Ray Anders (Brandi); sixteen great grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.  In addition to her husband of fifty-eight years, John Wilbur Cawthon, Jr., she was also preceded in death by her brother, Hugh Irwin Gandy.

A Celebration of her life will be held Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, North Campus, 202 W. Broad Street, Greensboro, GA 30642 with Rev. Richard Chewning officiating. A reception for family and friends will follow the service at the church.  Any memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 216, Greensboro, GA 30642, specified for the Community Care Fund. The family would like to thank her special caregiver, Mary Rowland and the staff members of Savannah Court and St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital for all of their care.  McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, GA, (706) 453-2626, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Elizabeth Ann Porter - June 12, 1943 - March 19, 2022

Departed: 03/19/2022 (Greensboro)

Obituary Preview: Elizabeth Ann Cameron “Betty” Porter, age 78, of Eatonton, GA passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at The Harbor at Harmony Crossing in Eatonton, GA. Born in Des Moines, Iowa on June 12, 1943, she was one of two daughters born to the late Fred Cameron and Antonia Strouhal Cameron. She had a half-sister, Carole Cameron. Betty was a graduate of Roosevelt High School Atlanta, GA. She retired as a medical receptionist for Dr. Hymavati S. Mikkilineni in Riverdale, GA. She moved to Eatonton, GA from Riverdale after living there for over forty years to be close to her daughter. Betty was an avid reader and enjoyed sitting on her back porch where she watched the birds and nature with her beloved husband Paul of 32 years. They loved their dogs, especially Jake, Jack, and Bo.     Survivors include her daughters, Sharon Nance White (Dennis) of Greensboro, GA and Kathie Nance Askey of McDonough, GA. David Porter (Kathy) of Chapin, SC. Grandchildren: Matthew White, Megan Crane, William White, Taylor Upole and Kylie Upole, Stacy Porter, Katie Starr, Jesse Kington, and eight great grandchildren; sister, Peggy Sullivan of Tallahassee, FL; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Hugh Porter who passed away on March 4th of this year and a sister, Carol Cameron.    Graveside Services will be held, Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 1:00 p. m. at the Greenview Cemetery, Memorial Drive, Greensboro, GA 30642 with Rev. Dennis Garner officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until time for the service at McCommons Funeral Home. McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, GA, (706) 453-2626, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Mary Bill Pollock - February 22, 1957 - March 19, 2022

Departed: 03/19/2022 (Greensboro)

Obituary Preview: Mary Bill Buckland Pollock of Greensboro, Georgia, died on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at her residence. She was 65. Mary Bill was born in Macon, GA in Bibb County on February 22, 1957 the daughter of the late William and Mary Stanley Buckland. She graduated from Greene County High School in 1974.  Mary Bill worked as a supervisor for Mary Leila Cotton Mill.  Shopping was one of her favorite activities, but she also loved being outdoors and going to the beach or to a pool.

Survivors include her son, David William Allen (Brooke) of Greensboro, GA; daughter, Bridgett Pollock (Donny Kitchens)  of Augusta, GA; sisters, Harriete Lynn Smith (Zachary} and Carrie Buckland; brothers, Cody Buckland and Chey Buckland; grandchildren,Taylor Allen Goss (Jacob) Tennett Allen, Brooklyn Allen and Wyatt Allen; and other relatives and friends.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Pollock, her brother, William Boy Buckland and sister, Betsy Buckland Moon.

Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Greenview Cemetery, Memorial Drive, Greensboro, GA 30642 with Rev. Bruce Lovin officiating.   McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, GA, (706) 453-2626, is in charge of arrangements.  Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Joseph "Bootsie" Lewis - November 29, 1970 - March 16, 2022

Departed: 03/16/2022 (Greensboro)

Obituary Preview: Joseph Dustin “Bootsie” Lewis of Woodville, GA, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Greene Point Health and Rehabilitation in Union Point, GA at the age of 51.  Joey was born in Athens, GA on November 29, 1970 to Linda Vandiver Hutto of Eatonton, GA and the late James David Lewis III.  Joey attended Greene/Taliaferro County High School.  He was an excellent mechanic working on trucks and cars and had been working for J. Hall Automotive Service, LLC in Woodville, GA.  Some of his other interests included hunting and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his father, James David “Jimmy” Lewis III.  He is survived by his mother, Linda Hutto (Ronnie Daniel) of Eatonton, GA; his sister and brother-in-law, Jenny and Jeff Eley of White Plains, GA; brother and sister-in-law, John and Rhonda Lewis of Cartersville, GA; children, Tyler Lewis, Trevor Lewis, Taylor Lewis, Skie Lewis and Katie Leach; his special friends, Julie Williams of Woodville, GA and Jarvis Hall of Woodville, GA; nieces and nephew, Madison Lewis, Haley Sage and Garrett Butts; great nieces, Penelope and Braelynn; other relatives and many friends.

A Graveside Service will be held Friday, March 18, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Siloam Cemetery, Church Street, Siloam, GA 30665 with Rev. Dennis Mitchell officiating.  The family will receive friends Friday, March 18, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. until time for the service at McCommons Funeral Home.  Serving as pallbearers are Jarvis Hall, Ricky Johnson, Jon Clifton, Kenny Kellum, Keith Leach and Orlando Springer.  McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, GA, 706-453-2626, is in charge of arrangements.  Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.

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Malcolm G Lunceford - Unknown - March 11, 2022

Departed: 03/11/2022 (Greensboro)

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Malcolm G. Lunceford, 92, Frankfort will be 12 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at First Baptist Church, 201 St. Clair St., Frankfort. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until service time. Dr. Bob Browning and Dr. Keith Felton will officiate. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Union Point, GA. At 10 a.m. Thursday. He died Friday at the Masonic Home, Shelbyville.

A native of Union Point, Georgia he was born to Josephine Hilliard and Albert Garland Lunceford Sr. He was an Army veteran having served in the Korean War. Malcolm was a minister with various churches in and around Kentucky until the age of seventy. Having served as minister for 26 years at Immanuel Baptist Church in Frankfort. He was awarded The Religious Liberty Award to Malcolm G. Lunceford, Americans United for Separation of Church and State 1988. He was a member of First Baptist Church, St. Clair St.

Survivors include his daughter Mona L. (Doug) Carpenter, Frankfort, son Gordon H. (Kristi) Lunceford, Richmond; five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Malcolm was preceded in death by his wife Martha P. Lunceford, daughter Kathleen L. Hutchins and two brothers.

Pallbearers will be Gordon Lunceford, David M. Carpenter, Jacob C. Carpenter, Malcolm Kent Lunceford, Seth G. Hutchins and Doug Carpenter. Honorary bearers are Russell Barclay, Bethany Lunceford and Nathan D. Carpenter.

Memorial contribution may be made in his memory to the Baptist Seminary of Ky, 400 East College St., Georgetown, KY 40324, or Kathleen Hutchins Infant Resource Center,c/o Immanuel Baptist Church, 1075 Collins Ln, Frankfort.

LeCompte Johnson Taylor Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Please visit our website at www.ljtfuneralhome.com to leave the family messages of condolence. You may watch the service live at https://youtu.be/DVPRF5Zz0. McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, GA, 706-453-2626, is in charge of local arrangements.  Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.

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Linda Williams - December 16, 1948 - March 09, 2022

Departed: 03/09/2022 (Greensboro)

Obituary Preview: Ivelo Linda Ludwig Williams of Greensboro, GA passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at her residence at the age of 73.  She was born in Tiffin, OH on December 16, 1948, and was the daughter of the late George Samuel Ludwig and Ivelo Norris Ludwig.  She graduated from The Ohio State University in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.  Lindy last worked as an RN at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Norfolk,VA. during Operation Desert Storm. A Navy Wife of 32 years, she was active in the operation of the Dolphin Store and Scholarship fund of the Naval Submarine Force. She married Gary Eugene Williams on September 12, 1970. At the time of her death, they had celebrated fifty-one years of marriage.  In 2002 they moved to Greene County, GA from Washington, DC.  Lindy was a longtime member of The Harbor Club Ladies League and Ladies Golf Association.  She had a great interest in art and was an accomplished painter. When younger Lindy was a talented softball player, later in life she was prolific in sewing for and spoiling her grandchildren. Lindy LOVED flowers!

Her survivors include her husband, Gary Eugene Williams of Greensboro, GA; daughter, Nicole Courtney and husband, Michael; son, Matthew Williams; three grandchildren, Benjamin, Bethany and Bridget; brothers, Barton Ludwig and wife Vivian of Tiffin, OH and Robert Ludwig and wife Sandra of Findlay, OH.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Ludwig and sisters, Diane Baker and Cinda Rau.

The family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m. followed by Funeral services Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 3:00 p.m at McCommons Chapel, 109 W. Broad Street, Greensboro, GA 30642 with Rev. Alec Ward officiating. Interment will be Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. by the family at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2617 Vinson Highway, Milledgeville, GA  31061. McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, GA, (706) 453-2626, is in charge of arrangements.  Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Judy Lynn Easley - May 01, 1949 - March 07, 2022

Departed: 03/07/2022 (Greensboro)

Obituary Preview: Judy Lynn Conn Easley of Greensboro, GA passed away Monday, March 7, 2022 at her residence at the age of 72.  Born in Atlanta, GA on May 1, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Franklin Conn and Lucille Eaton Conn. Judy grew up in Commerce, GA and after high school attended Georgia Southwestern University and graduated from Athens Business School. On January 5, 1970, she married Frank Broaddrick Easley and they made their home in Greensboro, GA.  She worked for the Greene County Board of Education as a paraprofessional for many years in the Greene County School System and also helped at the Country House in Greensboro.  After retirement in 1995 Judy spent much of her time enjoying gardening and feeding her critters, the birds and squirrels.

Survivors include her son, Jason Easley of Greensboro, GA; daughter, Kelly E. Martin and husband Dean of Milledgeville, GA; four grandchildren, Natalie Martin, Nicholas Martin, Kaitlyn Easley and Ellen Easley; other relatives and many friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Lucille Conn; her husband, Frank Easley and brother, Thomas “Tommy” Conn.

A Private Memorial will be held by the family.  The family requests that any memorials be made to Oconee Regional Humane Society, 1020 Park Avenue Suite 101, Greensboro, GA 30642. McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, GA, (706) 453-2626, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Peggy Ann Lanier - September 21, 1935 - March 03, 2022

Departed: 03/03/2022 (Greensboro)

Obituary Preview: 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 meet. Her faith was very important to her and even when Alzheimers was stealing so many memories, she never doubted God’s love for her and loved listening to old hymns. She was a faithful member of New Hope Baptist Church as long as she was able. She served in Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and AWANA as a teacher, Women’s Bible Study Leader, Prayer Coordinator, Disaster Relief Worker, Church Camp, and Mission Trips. She enjoyed sewing, music, video games, gardening, camping, and crocheting. She had the gift of hospitality and loved cooking for everyone- and Wow! She was an amazing cook! She was also a sports enthusiast and faithful fan of the Atlanta Braves and the Georgia Bulldogs!

Survivors include her children, Ron Lanier, Rick Lanier (Stacy), Rhonda Lanier Pepper (Robert), and Ralph Lanier (Cathy); nine grandchildren: Chase Lanier (Robin), Amber Vanderheyden (Rich), Nicholas Lanier (Ramsey), Elizabeth Lanier, Rebekah Harris (Aaron), Sarah Catherine Pepper, Paul Pepper, Andrew Pepper and Blake Lanier; and three great grandchildren: Amelia Lanier, William Lanier and Annabeth Harris. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, William David Lanier; and all of her siblings: Hoke Elder, Hoyt Elder, Hugh Elder, Ruth Crane, Louise Talton, Mary Brand, Martha Brand, Kenneth Elder and Katherine Garner.

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Maureen Elizabeth Harty - February 19, 1950 - March 01, 2022

Departed: 03/01/2022 (Greensboro)

Obituary Preview: Maureen Elizabeth Harty of Greensboro, GA passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at the age of 72. Maureen was born in Marion, OH on February 19, 1950 to the late James Morton Harty, Jr. and the late Bertha Moloney Harty. She graduated from Marian Catholic High School and received her Bachelor’s degree from The Wheeling Jesuit University. She had a successful career in the banking, consulting and credit card industries for over 25 years.  In 2003 she moved to their home in Reynolds Lake Oconee in Greensboro, GA from Dunwoody, GA.  After moving to Greensboro, Maureen served as the liturgical coordinator of Christ Our King and Savior Catholic Church for over a decade.  Baking and cooking were some of her favorite things to do along with visiting family, traveling and walking.   Maureen is survived by her husband of 42 years, Peter Faletti of Greensboro, GA; sister, Linda Photos of Fort Myers, FL; brothers, Donald Harty (Melissa) of Edwardsburg, MI, David Harty (Christy) of Pataskala, OH and Kevin Harty (Susan) of London, OH; many nieces and nephews and many friends.  She was preceded in death by her father, James Harty and her mother, Bertha Harty.   Graveside services will be held at Honey Creek Woodlands, 2625 Highway 212 S. W., Conyers, GA 30094 on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.. Donations in memory of Maureen can be made to Christ Our King and Savior Catholic Church, 6341 Lake Oconee Parkway, Greensboro, GA 30642 for Catholic Relief Services.  McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, GA, (706) 453-2626, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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William E Bradley - September 07, 1939 - February 27, 2022

Departed: 02/27/2022 (Greensboro)

Obituary Preview: 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 member of the Competitive Shooting Team for his department, winning many Marksmanship awards. He switched careers later when he joined Lake States Engineering as a driller. He retired after 35 years as the owner/operator of A-1 Drilling Service Inc. primarily engaged in construction drilling in the Atlanta area.  Gwinnett Civic Center, multiple MARTA stations, Phillips arena, and Turner Field are amongst his completed projects.  He was listed as a designated participating contractor.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carol and his much-loved dog, Teddy. Also surviving is a large blended family including numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren belonging to the Bradley families, Howard family, Emery family and Taylor family in Georgia;  the Bradley, Oates, and Ehredt  families  in Illinois, and the Villareal/Allen family in Colorado. He was preceded in death by son, Scott Bradley, and brothers, Charles and Robert Bradley. His youngest brother, Ronald Bradley of Mansfield, Ga. also survives.

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Jo Ann James - January 16, 1934 - February 26, 2022

Departed: 02/26/2022 (Greensboro)

Obituary Preview: 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 King and Savior Catholic Church in Greensboro and the Lake Oconee Quilt Guild and a former member of St. Brigid and Our Lady of Assumption.  She regularly participated in adoration and other church activities.

Jo Ann is survived by her daughter Nikki James of Eatonton, GA; her son, John James (Tammy) of Eatonton, GA; grandchildren, Jessica Law (Alan), Sadie Wade (Tommy), Katherine Smith (Heath), Andrew James, Alison James, Maggie James and Kendra James; great grandchildren, Harvey Wade, Edie Law, Jamie Law, Ansley Smith, William Smith and Rylee James; other relatives and many friends.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald James and her daughter, Antoinette Louise James.   A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Christ Our King and Savior Catholic Church, 6341 Lake Oconee Parkway, Greensboro, GA 30642 with Father Michael Silloway officiating followed by a reception in the church’s Sacred Heart Social Hall. Burial will be at Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs, GA at 2:30 p.m.  A visitation will be held at McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad Street, Greensboro, GA 30642 on Friday, March 4, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the Rosary at 6 p.m.  The family requests any memorials be made to her favorite charities: Alzheimer’s Association - Georgia Chapter , 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 550 , Atlanta, GA 30346, or The American Cancer Society, 105 Westpark Drive, Athens, GA 30606 or Christ Our King and Savior Catholic Church, 6341 Lake Oconee Parkway, Greensboro, Georgia 30642. McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, GA, (706) 453-2626, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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Charles William Maxwell, Jr. - September 13, 1971 - February 20, 2022

Departed: 02/20/2022 (Greensboro)

Obituary Preview: Charles William Maxwell, Jr. of Bishop, GA, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Piedmont Athens Regional in Athens, GA. Charles was born in Milledgeville, GA on September 13, 1971 the son of the late Charles William Maxwell, Sr. and Willeen Bearden Maxwell. In 1990 he graduated from Putnam County High School.  On February 25, 1995 he married the former Sandy Lynn Hunt at Bethel Baptist in Milledgeville, GA where he was a longtime member.  Four years ago they moved from Commerce, GA to Bishop, GA.  For many years he was a security officer for Sizemore, Inc. and later a car salesman for Countryside Dodge.  He most enjoyed fishing on his Uncle Larry’s lake, but he also loved bowling.  He dearly loved his family and will truly be missed.

Survivors include his wife, Sandy Lynn Hunt Lanier Maxwell of Bishop, GA; sons, Matthew Clarence Maxwell (Brianna) of Bishop, GA and Michael Lanier (Miranda) of Greensboro, GA; sisters, Lisa Taylor (Anthony “Tub”) of Hiawassee, GA, Syble Toakes of Vancouver, WA and Sherry Williams of Demorest, GA; brother, Ronnie Maxwell (Penny) of Bostwick, GA; granddaughter, Carley Grace Maxwell; and his beloved dogs, Ford and Murphy; and granddog, George.  He is also survived by many other relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his five year old nephew, Michael “Mikey” Toakes whom he loved dearly.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at McCommons Chapel, 109 W. Broad Street, Greensboro, GA 30642 with Rev. Jimmy Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in the Greenview Cemetery, Memorial Drive, Greensboro, GA 30642.  Serving as pallbearers are Jeff Maxwell, Brian Rea, Matt Sommerfield, Arnold Garza, Michael Matheson and Donald Bentley. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening, February 22, 2022 at McCommons Funeral Home. The family requests that any memorials be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 270 Peachtree St #1040, Atlanta, GA 30303.  McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, GA, (706) 453-2626, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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At McCommons Funeral Home, every family is treated with dignity and respect. The funeral home offers a range of services tailored to meet the unique needs and preferences of each family. From traditional funerals to cremations, memorial services, and celebrations of life, the staff works closely with families to create a meaningful and memorable tribute to their loved one.

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McCommons Funeral Home boasts a spacious and comfortable facility designed to accommodate families of all sizes. The funeral home features a chapel, visitation rooms, and a reception area where families can gather and share memories of their loved one. Additionally, the facility is equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, ensuring that every service is conducted with dignity and respect.

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McCommons Funeral Home is deeply committed to the Greensboro community. The funeral home participates in local events, supports charitable organizations, and provides educational resources to help families navigate the grieving process. By giving back to the community, the funeral home demonstrates its dedication to serving families beyond the funeral service itself.

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Losing a loved one can be a devastating experience, but it doesn't have to be faced alone. McCommons Funeral Home offers grief support and resources to help families cope with their loss. From counseling services to support groups, the funeral home provides a safe and supportive environment for families to heal and find closure.

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At McCommons Funeral Home, excellence is not just a goal – it's a standard. The funeral home strives to exceed expectations in every aspect of its service, from the initial consultation to the final farewell. By focusing on compassion, integrity, and professionalism, McCommons Funeral Home has earned a reputation as a trusted and respected funeral home in Greensboro.

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Absolutely! Many people consider their pets part of the family, so it's perfectly fine to mention them in the obituary if desired.

What if I'm not comfortable writing an obituary myself?

Dont worry! You can ask a friend, family member, or even hire a professional writer to assist with crafting a beautiful tribute.

Can I use social media to share an obituary?

Yes! Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter can be effective ways to share news of a loved one's passing and reach a wider audience.

Are there any cultural or religious considerations when writing an obituary?

Certain cultures or religions may have specific traditions or customs surrounding death announcements. Be respectful of these differences and tailor your approach accordingly.

How do I balance honesty with tact when writing an obituary?

This can be a delicate balance. Remember that the goal is to honor the person's memory while being respectful of those who will read the obituary. Avoid sensationalism and focus on celebrating their life.