Friday's Face(s) From the Past

 

Carol Addis Richardson
1949-2013

Seneca High School, 1967
Seneca, Oconee County, South Carolina, USA

Sympathy Saturday

     Sympathy Saturday will be where I share the obituaries and my condolences for members of my family tree who passed recently.  When you get to be a certain age, you begin to read the obituaries every day.  As the days go by, you read about more and more of your friends and family members who have died.  You compare their age to your own and get a jolt. "That could have been me." 

    For genealogists, checking obituaries and visiting cemeteries is as normal as breathing. I learn so much from an obituary, i.e., maiden names, parents' names; children's' and grandchildren's' names, funeral and burial locations, sometimes even a cause of death.  I want to learn these things not for any purpose but to put it on the family tree for future generations to see and learn about the family that went before them. I admit, most of these relatives I have never met, but I think it is important to share that they were here on this Earth, and they were important.

    So I am signed up with at least three funerals homes from Swainsboro, Vidalia, and Wrightsville to get daily notices of obituaries sent to my email.  Every day, I peruse them and with the help of the family tree, figure out who is related to me and add any new information to the tree. Some weeks there are several, and some weeks there are none. We have two this time.

    Please join me in offering condolences to her family and holding them in the light.

Paula Gayle FlandersNew

March 21, 1944 - September 20, 2026

Ms. Paula Gayle New, age 82, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Paula was born on Tuesday, March 21, 1944, in Newport News, Virginia to the late Paul C Flanders and Virginia Adeline Lohr. Shortly after her birth, her family relocated to Wrightsville, Georgia where she spent the rest of her childhood. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband; Joe New.

Paula was a Godly woman and was very dedicated to her church Stark United Methodist Church of Jackson. She was a generous, kindhearted woman that loved her family. One of her favorite hobbies was Gardening which she was proud of, as she was the President of the Gardening Club. She loved the outdoors and loved deer hunting and fishing.

Paula is survived by her children; Joey New, Jeff New (Donna), Jill Morris (Jon), grandchildren; Trent Yarbrough (Jocelyn), Audrey New, Adeline New, great-grandchild; Lyla Yarbrough, siblings; Bob Flanders (Kelly), Kay Williams as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family members.

A Memorial Service for Ms. Paula New will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Stark United Methodist Church with Rev. Bob Wooten and Rev. Chris Mullis officiating. Friends may visit the family one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the American Cancer Society American Cancer Society, as well as the Stark United Methodist Church Congregational Care Fund 1097 Halls Bridge Road Jackson, Georgia 30233 in memory of Paula New.

Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.westburyfuneralhomes.com

Sherrell-Westbury Funeral Home, 212 E. College Street, Jackson, GA, is serving the New family.

Local obituary courtesy of Stanley Funeral Homes and Crematory/Wrightsville Chapel.

Mary Lou Perkins Tapley

Nov 5, 1929 - Sep 26, 2026

Groesbeck, Texas

Mary Lou (Perkins) Tapley, age 96 of Groesbeck, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She resided at Mont Belvieu Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Mont Belvieu, Texas. She was known to many as Nanny, Mary Lou or Sis. Tapley.

Mary Lou was born on November 5th, 1929, in Athens, Texas. She married the love of her life J.R. on August 9th, 1947, and they were married 70 years. They raised 3 children and 2 grandchildren together. She was a homemaker who lived a beautiful full life filled with so many cherished memories. She was a devoted Christian whose faith was the foundation of her life. She loved the Lord deeply and shared that love through the way she cared for and encouraged those around her.

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Her grandchildren held a very special place in her heart, and some of her happiest moments were spent gathered around the kitchen table, sharing stories, laughter, and a home-cooked meal. She had a gift for making ordinary things special. She loved sewing, quilting and collecting dolls. She was a wonderful cook and baker, and her famous pecan pies were a family favorite. Her recipes, quilts and some of her belongings will be gentle reminders of her for years to come. But perhaps her greatest gift was the love she gave so freely. She made her home a place where family felt welcome, where there was always something good to eat and always made time for those who stopped by for a visit.

She leaves behind a family that will miss her more than words can express, but will carry her love, faith, traditions, and her memory in their hearts. There is comfort in knowing that she is now at peace in the presence of her Lord and has been reunited with her beloved husband J.R. and the rest of her family.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her husband, Julius Ray "J.R." Tapley; son, Michael Dale Tapley; parents, Lem Lafayette Perkins and Mary Essie Hood Perkins; brothers, Travis Perkins, Treman Perkins; her sisters, Odie Vee Hickman and Veltus Jeannette Perkins; grandson, Michael Ray Tapley. 

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Walter “Ray” and Sheila Tapley of Beach City; her daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Dwayne Pusley of Caldwell; sister, Evelyn Dubberly; five grandchildren and their spouses: Leslie and Eric Thomas, Tabitha and Eric Wallheimer, Tiffanie Vaughan, Stephanie Hardin, and Ryan Peña; ten great grandchildren: Jaden and Jax Thomas, Evan Spivey and Easton and Eden Wallheimer, Jordyn Bailey, Gavin and Elin Vaughan, Chandler Copley, and Avery Good; and three great-great grandchildren: Everett Copley, Millie Lou Copley, Brently Jean Good, and Evelyn Grace Spivey.

Visitation will be held at Groesbeck Funeral Home on Wednesday September 30th, 2026, from 1:00 - 2:00 PM. 

Funeral service will follow immediately after visitation at 2:00 PM in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Mike Medlin of Lost Prairie Baptist Church officiating. Graveside Services will follow at Malakoff City Cemetery (Malakoff, TX) at 4:30 PM.  

Pallbearers will be Chandler Copley, Jeremie Scott, Ryan Peña, Dwayne Pusley, Evan Spivey, and Eric Thomas. Jaden Thomas will be an honorary pallbearer.

Wedding Wednesday

 

James Albert Key
1923-1976

and

Sandra Marie Young
1939-

Married
August 26, 1959
Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County, Florida, USA

Sympathy Saturday

 

Sympathy Saturday will be where I share the obituaries and my condolences for members of my family tree who passed recently.  When you get to be a certain age, you begin to read the obituaries every day.  As the days go by, you read about more and more of your friends and family members who have died.  You compare their age to your own and get a jolt. "That could have been me." 

    For genealogists, checking obituaries and visiting cemeteries is as normal as breathing. I learn so much from an obituary, i.e., maiden names, parents' names; children's' and grandchildren's' names, funeral and burial locations, sometimes even a cause of death.  I want to learn these things not for any purpose but to put it on the family tree for future generations to see and learn about the family that went before them. I admit, most of these relatives I have never met, but I think it is important to share that they were here on this Earth, and they were important.

    So I am signed up with at least three funerals homes from Swainsboro, Vidalia, and Wrightsville to get daily notices of obituaries sent to my email.  Every day, I peruse them and with the help of the family tree, figure out who is related to me and add any new information to the tree. Some weeks there are several, and some weeks there are none. This week there are two.

    Please join me in offering condolences to their families and holding them in the light.

Sheila Tapley Woodle
August 04, 1961 - September 12, 2026

Sheila Tapley Woodle, 65, a longtime resident of Vanndale, departed this life, Saturday, September 12, 2026. She was born on August 4, 1961, in Wynne, the daughter of Richard Henry and Betty Jean Caslaman Tapley.

A 1979 graduate of Cross County High School, Sheila was a homemaker who devoted the last twenty years to caring for her husband. She enjoyed playing cards and dice games, picking pecans, and, above all, spending time with family and friends. Known for her generosity, caring nature, and wonderful sense of humor, she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents: Richard and Betty Tapley, husband: Fell “Hillbilly” Woodle, and a great grandchild: Riggs Williams. Survivors include four daughters: Kristie Jarrett of Vanndale, Hollie Ray of Pocahontas, Stacey (Jason) Wiley of Searcy, Mitzi (Floyd) Godair of North Little Rock, one brother: Ronald (Joy) Tapley of Searcy, one sister: Becky (Jeff) Gahr of Wynne, seven grandchildren: Lauren Clevenger, Colton Jarrett, Hailey Williams, Addi Jarrett, Kawner Kercheval, Kameron Kercheval, Ryker Marshall, three great grandchildren: Aubree and Judson Williams, Winsley Jarrett, her dog: Dave, and a host of other relatives and numerous friends. Funeral services will be held, Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Vanndale Baptist Church, friends may visit prior to the service from 10:00 until service time. Burial will follow in Vanndale Cemetery. If you would like to assist the family with funeral expenses, please visit Sheila’s obituary page on our website and click on the donation button at the top of the page and follow the instructions. Cross County Funeral Service & Crematory is privileged to handle the services for the Woodle family. 870-587-0565, www.crosscountycremationsandfuneralservice.com

Patricia Ann 'Pat' McDonald Fuqua

February 08, 1954 - September 16, 2026

Graveside funeral services for Patricia Ann Fuqua, age 72 will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, September 18, 2026, at Dublin Memorial Gardens. Rev. Milton Thomas will officiate.

Mrs. Fuqua was born February 8, 1954, in Wrightsville, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Harold Lee McDonald, Sr. and Mary Ann Chalker McDonald. She was a retired nurse at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center. She was a member of Olivet Baptist Church. Mrs. Fuqua passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at her residence surrounded by family.

Mrs. Fuqua is survived by her husband, Mike Fuqua; a son Bryan Monore; 3 daughters, Valerie Brantley (Charles), Michelle Williamson (Jerome), and Amy Self; a brother, Rickey McDonald (Yvonne); 3 sisters, Sandra Sweeten, Susan Kelly, and Elizabeth “Lisa” Goff; 18 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Charles Brantley, Jacob Newsome, Damien Newsome, Jerome Williamson, Timothy Coleman, Michael Stanfield, and Reuben Self.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until 2:30 P.M. on Friday, September 18, 2026, at the funeral home.

Stanley Funeral Homes and Crematory/Dublin Chapel has charge of funeral arrangements.

Sympathy Saturday

 

    Sympathy Saturday will be where I share the obituaries and my condolences for members of my family tree who passed recently.  When you get to be a certain age, you begin to read the obituaries every day.  As the days go by, you read about more and more of your friends and family members who have died.  You compare their age to your own and get a jolt. "That could have been me." 

    For genealogists, checking obituaries and visiting cemeteries is as normal as breathing. I learn so much from an obituary, i.e., maiden names, parents' names; children's' and grandchildren's' names, funeral and burial locations, sometimes even a cause of death.  I want to learn these things not for any purpose but to put it on the family tree for future generations to see and learn about the family that went before them. I admit, most of these relatives I have never met, but I think it is important to share that they were here on this Earth, and they were important.

    So I am signed up with at least three funerals homes from Swainsboro, Vidalia, and Wrightsville to get daily notices of obituaries sent to my email.  Every day, I peruse them and with the help of the family tree, figure out who is related to me and add any new information to the tree. Some weeks there are several, and some weeks there are none. This week there are two who actually passed away a few weeks ago as I got behind on email for while. All caught up now!

    Please join me in offering condolences to their families and holding them in the light.

Barney Eugene Kea
09 Jan 1945 - 24 Aug 2026

Mr. Barney Eugene Kea, 81, of Swainsboro, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026, at his residence. He was born on January 9, 1945, to the late Franklin Eugene Kea and Jacqueline Whitehead Kea. Barney Kea was a man who enjoyed the simple things in life and made the most of the time he had with family and friends. He loved being outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, and was a proud member of the Boggy Bottom Hunting Club. Barney was also an avid sports fan and enjoyed following his favorite teams. One of the things he enjoyed most was coaching his sons during their Dixie Youth years and later in rec football. He loved being involved and watching his boys grow, both on and off the field. Mr. Barney worked at J. A. Youngblood Oil for 40+ years where he retired. Barney proudly served his country in the United States Navy and later gave back to his community as a volunteer firefighter. He was a man of strong faith and was of the Baptist faith. Through his love for family, his service to others, and the things he enjoyed, Barney leaves behind many memories that will be cherished by all who knew and loved him. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Mrs. Patricia Kea of Swainsboro; sons, Rusty Kea (April), Benjie Kea, both of Swainsboro; brother, Donnie Kea (Nancy) of Elberton; sister, Patricia Kuhnert (Jack) of Eatonton; grandchildren, Cameron Kea (Jency), Emily Kea; great-grandson, Beckham Kea; nieces, Tammy Cochran (Steven), Megan; nephews, Jeffrey McCarty (Janet), Dusty Kuhnert; special family friend, Magda Juarez and many other friends. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in the chapel of Chapman Funeral Home with Reverend Jack Whitehead officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services. Pallbearers are Mitch Riner, Jeff Lane, Jeremy Faircloth, Jody Womack, Gene Hall and Gene Kea. Honorary pallbearers are members of the Wednesday Night Supper Club. Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com. Chapman Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements for Mr. Barney Eugene Kea, 81, of Swainsboro.

James Carlton "Jimmy" Flanders

05 Jul 1936 - 27 Aug 2026

James Carlton “Jimmy” Flanders, age 90, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 27, 2026 surrounded by his family. Mr. Jimmy was born July 5, 1936 to the late Jesse Miller Flanders and Mossevie Sikes Flanders. Weighing a whopping 3 pounds, 4 ounces, his dad said he was the ugliest baby he had ever seen. They placed him in a coffee can for the first few months of his life and sat the can by the fire to keep him warm.

As a very young boy, maybe four to five years old, Jimmy sold the Savannah newspaper and was the shoeshine boy for the WWII sailors that were in the port of Savannah. His brothers, Paul and Perry, made sure he got set up at his station in Wright Square and helped him with his money because he was too young to know how to make change. As a teenager, Jimmy was a professional featherweight boxer and weighed in at 135 pounds. He fought many boxing matches under the name of Sweet Pea. The first time he got knocked out, he decided boxing wasn’t for him. He was drafted by the Pittsburg Pirates to play short stop in the minor leagues but soon found out they didn’t pay enough.

At the ripe old age of 19, Mr. Jimmy moved to Swainsboro and met the love of his life, Thomasene Lawson Flanders. They eloped after dating for only a few months and were married in Allendale, SC, just 20 days after Mrs. Thomasene turned 16 years old. They were happily married for almost 70 years. And they said it would never last.

After returning to Swainsboro, he was employed by the Georgia Power Company and retired with over 30 years of service. During that time, he was a volunteer firefighter and retired with 33 years of service. Mr. Jimmy was also an open water search and rescue diver. He served as Secretary and was Past Master of the Swainsboro Masonic Lodge. He was also a proud member of the Alee Shrine Club.

Mr. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Thomasene Lawson Flanders of Swainsboro; three daughters and two sons-in-law, T’Lene Allen (Larry) of Hawkinsville, Sherri Flanders Clifton (Jim) of Eatonton, Emmie S. Flanders of Swainsboro; one son and daughter-in-law, Tommy Perry Flanders (Julie) of Claxton; 15 grandchildren, T’Neil Williams, Ryan Phipps, Brandon Bouchillon, Casey Yarbrough, Carly Tucker, Cody Clifton, Makenzie Clifton, Kaleb Allen, Bethany Allen, Lydia Jones, David Allen, John Mark Allen, Micah Allen, Marianna Noel and Joseph Allen; 24 great grandchildren; and was anticipating the birth of his first great-great grandchild; three nieces and a nephew.

Mr. Jimmy is predeceased by his parents, Jesse Miller Flanders and Mossevie Sikes Flanders; brothers, Perry Flanders and Paul Flanders; brother-in-law, Tommy Lawson; mother and father-in-law, Thomas and Juanita Lawson.

Visitation will be held Monday, August 31, 2026 from 6-8 p.m. at Chapman Funeral Home in Swainsboro. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Chapman Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Swainsboro City Cemetery with Masonic rites.

Active pallbearers will be Tommy Perry Flanders, Jim Clifton, Larry Allen, Jack Williams, Sam Williams, Brandon Bouchillon, and Ryan Phipps.

Honorary pallbearers will be Brad Williams, Mickey Flanders, Jeremy Hulen, Calvin Bell, Casey Yarbrough, Johnny Tuten, Kendall Gross, Cody Clifton, the Swainsboro Masonic Lodge, current and former Georgia Power employees and current and former employees of the Swainsboro Fire Department.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Masonic Children’s Home, 811 Mulberry St. Macon, GA 31201 or to your local animal shelter. The family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Ogeechee Area Hospice for all the care and concern they showed our daddy and our family during his illness.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. James Carlton "Jimmy" Flanders, 90, of Swainsboro.

    Jimmy Flanders is the father of my fellow 1985 Swainsboro High School graduate, cousin, and friend, Emmie Flanders.  My sincerest condolences.  

Wednesday Wedding

 

Kay Elaine Drake
1938-2014

and

Robert Eugene Wentworth
1936-2005

Married

18 May 1961
Los Angeles County, California, USA

(A search on Google Gemini stated that the Gretna Green Wedding Chapel in 1961 was located in Yuma, Arizona, but Kay and Robert are listed in the California, Marriage Index, 1960-1985 for Los Angeles County.)

Tuesday Timeline

Edward Plummer Drake Jr.

01 September 1918 - 10 June 1983

Georgia to California

64 years lived; 2 wars served through; 2 marriages; 5 children

A Life Timeline    

Date/Age	Event	Description
1918	Birth	01 Sep 1918 Georgia, USA
1920 Age 16 mths	Residence	Alamo, Wheeler, Georgia, USA
1921 Age 2	Birth of Sister	Carolyn Lucille Drake was born 17 Apr 1921 in Brunswick, Glynn, Georgia, USA
1924 Age 5	Birth of Brother	Robert Eldon Drake was born 29 Jan 1924 in Baconton, Mitchell, Georgia, USA
1926 Age 7	Birth of Sister	Gwendolyn Drake was born 27 May 1926 in Rochelle, Wilcox, Georgia, USA
1929 Age 11	Stock Market Crash	The Stock Market Crash of 1929, also known as Black Tuesday, was the most devastating crash in U.S. history. For 10 years after the crash all western industrialized countries were affected by an economic slump.
1929 Age 11	The Great Depression (1929-1941)	The Great Depression was a worldwide economic downturn that started with the stock market crash. The depression varied in countries around the world but generally started in 1929 and lasted until the beginning of World War II. Unemployment rose to 25% in the U.S. and as high as 33% in other countries. Countries whose jobs primarily came from industry suffered the most. The Great Depression was the largest economic downturn in history.
1930 Age 11	Residence	Atkinson County, Georgia, USA
1930 Age 11	The Holocaust (1930-1945)	The Holocaust refers to the systematic genocide of over six million European Jews by Nazi Germany. The genocide began in stages in the early 1930’s by removing Jews from society; moving the Jews to concentration camps, where they died of slave labor and disease; moving Jews to ghettos; mass shootings in conquered territories; and finally extermination camps where most Jews who survived the journey were killed in gas chambers.
1935 Age 16	Residence	Brunswick, Glynn, Georgia, USA
1939 Age 21	World War II (1939-1945)	World War II began on 01 Sep 1939 with the German invasion of Poland. The war involved most of the world’s powers and was divided into two sides; the Allies versus the Axis. World War II changed the boundaries of war with significant actions against civilians including the Holocaust and the only use of nuclear weapons in war. 100 million military personnel were involved in the conflict. World War II was the deadliest war in history with over 70 million casualties. World War II ended in 1945 with the victory of The Allies.
1940 Age 21	Residence	Columbia, Caldwell, Louisiana, USA
1941 Age 22	Military Service	U.S. Navy, World War II
1941 Age 23	Attack on Pearl Harbor	Pearl Harbor was an attack by the Japanese Navy on the U.S. Navy Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on 07 Dec 1941. The attack by the Empire of Japan was intended to stop the U.S. from intervening in the war they were planning in South East Asia. Four U.S. Navy battleships were sunk during the attack. Three cruisers, three destroyers, one minelayer, and one anti-aircraft training ship were also sunk or damaged during the attack. 188 U.S. aircraft were destroyed, 2,402 personnel were killed, and 1,282 personnel were wounded during the attack. The U.S. declared war on the Empire of Japan after this attack, after which Germany and Italy declared war on the U.S. This propelled the U.S. into the European theater during World War II.
1942 Age 23	Marriage	Married Ruby Christina Quick (1921-2004) on 01 Feb 1942 in Escambia County, Florida, USA
1943 Age 25	Birth of Daughter	Elaine Drake was born 16 Dec 1943.
1945 Age 26	Hiroshima and Nagasaki Nuclear Bombings	Only two nuclear bombs have ever been used offensively during war. The first was detonated on the city of Hiroshima, Japan near the end of World War II on 06 Aug 1945. The second was detonated on the city of Nagasaki, Japan three days later on August 9, 1945. The bombings resulted in the immediate deaths of approximately 110,000 people, mostly civilians, and the eventual deaths of many more due to injury, acute radiation sickness, and ionizing radiation.
1947  Age 28	Birth of Son	Edward Plummer Drake III was born 19 Apr 1947 in Livermore, Alameda, California, USA
1947 Age 28	The Cold War (1947-1991)	The Cold War was an extensive period of political and military tension between the Soviet Union and the powers of the Western World, primarily the U.S. The tensions began after World War II when the U.S. and the Soviet Union disagreed about the configuration of the post war world. While the war consisted of proxy wars, espionage, propaganda, a nuclear arms race, the race to space, and military coalitions, the primary participants never officially engaged in conflict. The Cold War ended in 1991 after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
1949 Age 30	Residence	New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
1949 Age 31	Marriage	Married Doris Claire Bentley (1927-2004) on 05 Dec 1949 in Honolulu, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
1950 Age 31	Residence	Naval Air Station, Barrigada, Guam, USA Military Service during Korean Conflict
1950 Age 31	Korean War (1950-1953)	The Korean War was a conflict between the Republic of Korea supported by the U.S. and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea supported by the People’s Republic of China and the Soviet Union. The Korean War began with the invasion of South Korea by North Korea. The war ended when an armistice was signed designating the 38th parallel as the demilitarized zone.
1952 Age 33	Birth of daughter	Carolyn Lucille Drake was born 03 Feb 1952 in Alameda County, California, USA
1955 Age 36	Civil Rights Movement (1955-1968)	The Civil Rights Movement was a movement, primarily in the Southern U.S., aimed at restoring suffrage and outlawing racial discrimination against African-Americans. During this time period non-violent protests and civil disobedience staged by activists created crisis situations for the government. Some notable protests include the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the March on Washington, the Greensboro Sit-in, and the Selma to Montgomery Marches. Notable legislation was passed during this time including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Voting Rights Act of 1965, The Immigration and Nationality Service Act of 1965, and the Civil Rights Act of 1968.
1955 Age 37	Birth of daughter	Doris Claire Drake was born 03 Nov 1955 in Los Angeles County, California, USA
1959 Age 41	Vietnam War (1959-1975)	The Vietnam War was fought between the communist forces of North Vietnam supported by China and the Soviet Union and the non-communist forces of  South Vietnam supported by the U.S. and other allies. The Viet Cong, a communist group, fought a mostly guerilla war against the South Vietnamese in the area. South Vietnam and their allies fought a mostly traditional war supported by large military airstrikes and ground offensives. The Vietnam War resulted in large casualties including 4 million Vietnamese from both sides, 1.5-2 million Laotians and Cambodians, and 58,159 U.S. soldiers.
1960 Age 41	Residence	Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
1963 Age 45	John F. Kennedy Assassination	President John F. Kennedy was fatally shot while riding with his wife in a Presidential motorcade near Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas on 22 Nov 1963. After a government investigation, Lee Harvey Oswald was charged with the assassination but was killed before he could stand trial. President Kennedy was succeeded by his Vice President, Lyndon B. Johnson.
1965 Age 47	Birth of Son	Clyde Bentley Drake was born 16 Nov 1965.
1969 Age 50	Apollo 11 Moon Landing	Apollo 11 was the first lunar mission of NASA’s Apollo program and the first space mission to land a man on the moon. The "Eagle" lunar module reached the moon on 20 Jul 1969 after which Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin Jr. became the first two men to walk on the moon. It is estimated that 600 million people across the world watched the broadcast of the moon landing. After conducting a number of operations on the moon, the astronauts returned safely to earth, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean on 24 Jul 1969.
1977 Age 58	Son’s Marriage	Edward Plummer Drake III was married on 18 Jun 1977 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.
1977 Age 59	Divorce	He and Doris Claire Bentley were divorced in Sep 1977 in Los Angeles County, California, USA
1980 Age 61	Death of Father	Edward Plummer Drake Sr died on 17 Apr 1980
1983 Age 64	Death	Edward Plummer Drake Jr died 10 Jun 1983 in Contra Costa County, California, USA and was buried on 20 Jun in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside, California, USA.

Rest in peace and Happy Birthday.