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 Mom, Momma, Grandma Nollie, Ms. Nollie, Ducky, Pat, Michelle or just Patrice. You have filled the measure of your creation…honored mother of two generations! Your unconditional love has taught us to be a parent. Your unending patience through adversity taught us that life can be handled with God’s help, one day at a time. Your generosity taught us how to give all that we have, and to never be without, if we do. Your concern for us until your dying day taught us that your light will always shine bright within us. It was so hard to watch you slip away. God’s peace and rest be yours…we pray until we meet again… one day. Born on November 10, 1957 in Atlanta, GA, Ms. Patrice Buchanan-Nollie (Ducky) was the eldest of two children born to Rev. Barton Buchanan,Sr. and the late Mrs. Bettie Jean (Andrews) Buchanan. On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the age of 66, Patrice was called home to be with the Lord. She was preceded in death by her mother in 1964, her grandmother Lucile Andrews in 1989, her

Robert Lee Moon

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husband of niece of wife of brother-in-law of 2nd cousin 3x removed Sunrise December 9, 1921 – Sunset October 4, 2020 Robert Lee Moon, born December 9,1921, to Phoebe Woodfin Moon and Dock Moon, of Union Point Georgia. Robert was the seventh of eight children. All siblings and both parents proceeded him in joining their ancestors. In chronological order of birth: Sister: Viola, Brothers: Eugene and Albert, Sister: Genola, Brothers: Ben, Ezell and Lincoln. Robert was the second youngest child. Robert Lee, attended elementary school in Union Point Georgia. During this time in the South, it was common for African American elementary school age children; whatever their ages or levels were, to be educated under one roof. However, despite these circumstances, Robert went on to graduate from Union Point High School at the age eighteen. Robert always had an inquisitive mind often tinkering around with odds and ends. That being the case, at the young age of fifteen, Robert and his five brothers
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Adolphus Walker October 10, 1920 - April 4, 2022 History center interview Oral history interview of Adolphus Walker Sr. Service : 
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2nd cousin 3x removed   GOOSBY, Mr. Moses Izeal - Age 83, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021 at McCandlish Manor. Mr. Goosby will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed Friday, March 12, 2021 from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Mr. Moses Izeal Goosby, age 83 passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021 at McCandlish Manor, Grand Blanc, MI. Moses was born November 6, 1937 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the son of Charley “Charles” and Lily Belle Goosby. Moses owned his own business MIG Collision. He did Bumper & Body work and loved working on cars, that was his passion for over 60 years until his health declined. Moses was a kind and gentle soul. Mr. Moses Izeal Goosby leaves to cherish his memory: daughter, Marlena (Shannon deceased) Propst; 2 sons, Edwin Goosby and Lamar (Natasha) Goosby; 2 brothers, Lonnie Goosby and Roosevelt Johnson; a host of grandchildren; great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends incl

Mathew Knowles

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  2nd cousin 1x removed of husband of 3rd cousin 1x removed is an American music executive and manager from Etowah County, Alabama. and is best known as the manager of his daughters and of the female Pop/R&B girl group Destiny's Child. Knowles is an alumnus of Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, and he is also a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He founded and operates the Music World Entertainment ( http://www.musicworldent.com/ ) record label imprint, which has released music by artists including Destiny's Child, BeyoncĂ© Knowles, Michelle Williams, Kelly Rowland, and Solange Knowles.“Toughing It Out” http://www.berklee.edu/news/2003/03/zafknowles.html “THE UNTOLD STORY OF HOW Tina & Mathew Knowles Created The Destiny's Child Gold Mine” http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1077/is_11_56/ai_77556552

Rollie Claude Hanson

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  Obituary for Rollie Claude Hanson The Life of Rollie Claude Hanson Rollie Claude Hanson was born November 30, 1939 in Rayle, Georgia, Wilkes, County to the late Ulysses Hanson and Georgia (Evans) Hanson. There he joined Lyonsville Baptist Church at an early age. At the age of 10, the family moved to Athens, Georgia where he attended Judy Jackson Harris elementary, Burney Harris middle and graduated from Athens High and Industrial School in 1958. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army where he was stationed in Fischbach, Germany. On home from leave, he asked Donnie Mae Scott for her hand in marriage and they were wed on December 31, 1963 and were united for 56 years. From this union, they would have one son, Michael. In 1965, Rollie, Donnie and Michael moved to Atlanta, Georgia where he was employed by Ford Motor Company for over 30 years. Rollie was well versed and very good with his hands. He enjoyed working on cars and general building activities as a carpenter. H