Willene Causey Moody, of Peachtree City, Ga.
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Willene Causey Moody, of Peachtree City, GA, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2022 after a long and very full life.
Willene was a devoted mother and wife, endlessly dedicated to her family. As a longtime resident of Peachtree City, Willene was an active member of the community for 45 years.
Upon arrival in a young Peachtree City, she began a successful career as a real estate agent, once selling four houses in a single day. Willene was a proud lifetime member of the Board of Realtors’ Million Dollar Club and helped make Peachtree City what it is today.
Willene was also accomplished at playing bridge, spending many hours a week playing with dear friends, always competitive and excited to win!
She is preceded in death by husband, Jack Moody. She is survived by her sister, Ellene Cleveland of Huntsville, AL; and her sons, Larry and Kevin Moody.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 15 at Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 3:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Westminster Memorial Gardens.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.carmichaelhemperleypeachtree.com for the Moody family.
Dr. Thurlow Richard Robe, 87, of Peachtree City, Ga.
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Dr. Thurlow Richard Robe (age 87), Ph.D., PE, Dean Emeritus and Cruse W. Moss Professor Emeritus for Ohio University, peacefully passed away in his sleep on Friday morning, January 7, 2022 in Peachtree City, Georgia.
Dr. T. Richard Robe is survived by his loving wife of 66-years, Eleanora Clara Komyati Robe and four children, Julia Palma Robe Yokum (GA), Kevin Richard Robe (VT), Stephen Thurlow Robe, wife Amy Berryessa Robe (CA) and Edward David Robe, wife Kerri Sauber Robe (OH).
Plus, five grandsons — Zachary Scott Yokum (wife Meredith McPherson Yokum), Nicholas Richard Yokum (wife Maryanna Grundler Yokum), Ryan Edward Robe, Conor Richard Robe and Dylan Thurlow Robe. And two great grandchildren, Rowan Scott Yokum and Elianna (Ellie) Joy Yokum.
Also, his three beloved brothers, Edward Robe (wife Sally Allen Robe), Robert Quincy Robe (wife Charlotte Varady Robe) and Nathan Robe (deceased wife Jamie Jameson Robe). Dr. Robe’s parents are Thurlow Scott Robe and Mary Alice (McKibben) Robe.
Considered an expert in engineering education, Dr. Robe achieved success in his career by embracing challenges and having a caring personality that allowed him to enjoy helping students with a variety of interest and personalities.
After 16 years of serving as Dean of the Ohio University College of Engineering, Dr. Robe concluded his career with Ohio University where he served as the Director of the Robe Leadership Institute, Dean Emeritus and Moss Professor of Engineering Education Emeritus of the Russ College of Engineering and Technology.
Upon his retirement in 1996, Dr. Robe wanted to continue contributing to higher education and, in partnership with the Ohio University Board of Trustees, he helped establish the T. Richard and Eleanora K. Robe Leadership Institute.
This institute selects students to participate in special seminars and programs to teach & demonstrate how they can guide the future of engineering & technology and society as a whole. The Robe Leadership Institute was named in behalf of Dr. Robe’s wife Ellie as well to reflect her continuous and unfailing support given to her husband his entire career and during lifelong achievements. They met on the Ohio University campus in 1952.
In preparation for his career, Dr. Robe earned a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Ohio University in 1955. His early roles following his undergraduate education included working as an engineer for the General Electric Company in Niles & Evendale, Ohio and serving on active duty as an officer and supersonic jet fighter pilot in the United States Air Force from March 1956 to October 1959.
Upon completion of his military service, he began working on a Master of Science at Ohio University in mechanical engineering, which he earned in 1962, and began his time with Ohio University as a full-time acting instructor (1960-1963).
Dr. Robe pursued a Ph.D. in applied mechanics and Doctorate Degree from Stanford University in Palo Alto, California between 1963 and 1965 in record time. Upon graduation from Stanford University, Dr. Robe was hired by the University of Kentucky in 1966 as an assistant professor in their College of Engineering.
Dr. Robe remained with the University of Kentucky for 15 years, achieving such positions as professor, associate dean, special assistant to the president and served on the University of Kentucky Athletic Board (1975-1980).
In 1968, Dr. Robe also served as a NASA-ASEE Fellow at Langley Research Center on a brilliant engineering team that produced a satellite that could orbit earth while one satellite portion remained stationary towards our planet. This engineering feat produced numerous technologies utilized today — like our cell phones.
Dr. Robe is also a Patentee of a specialized Trailer Hitch he invented to prevent accidents. Additionally, he served as a consultant to Liberty Mutual Insurance, Orbison Ruby & O’Connor Attorneys, IBM, the Ohio Valley Sub-section of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, the Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors, Research Fellow, Postgraduate School of Applied Dynamics, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (1973), Director – Innovation Center of Authority, Ohio University (1983-1986), Board of Governors, Edison Materials Technical Center (1987-1996), Trustee Engineers Foundation of Ohio (1988-1994), Advisory Board Member of the Salvation Army of Oconee County, SC (2010-2014), Member-at-large Oconee District Boys Scouts of America (2007-2009), Russ Prize Selection Committee Member of the National Academy of Engineering (2000-2016), Ohio University Foundation Trustee (1998-2007), Board of Trustees – Association of Ohio Commodores (1995-1997), Board of Directors Athens County Community Redevelopment Corporation (1980-1986), Treasurer South Lexington Little League in Kentucky (1976-1980), Vice Chairman Thoroughbred District BSA (1975-1977), and President of the Tates Creek High School PTA in Lexington, Kentucky (1975-1976).
In 1985, BSA Eagle Scout Dr. Robe completed his 30 years of service in the USAF Reserves as a distinguished major(1955-1985). Dr. Robe was also a Liaison Officer for the United States Air Force Academy (1975-1980).
To remain at the top his field, Dr. Robe contributed numerous articles to professional journals and was involved in his professional community through his memberships with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, The National Society of Professional Engineers, the American Society for Engineering Education and Sigma Xi. He has contributed numerous articles to professional journals.
As a testament to his success, Dr. Robe was honored as the Ohio University Alumnus of the Year in 1996 and a member of the Academy of Distinguished Graduates of the Russ College of Engineering and Technology at Ohio University in 2001. Furthermore, Dr. Robe has been presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award and has been featured in numerous editions of Who’s Who in Finance and Business, Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Education, Who’s Who in Science and Engineering, Who’s Who in the Midwest, Who’s Who in the South & Southwest and Who’s Who in the World.
Dr. Robe went into engineering because of the admiration of the engineers he encountered in Athens, Ohio where he grew up. He liked knowing that engineers can be a part of making things that have an effect on people’s quality of life plus the immense challenges involved. Dr. Robe is a proud graduate of Athens County High School Class of 1951.
A private family service will be held in Georgia on Saturday, January 15, 2022. ROMANS 15:13
Mowell Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Peachtree City — www.mowells.com
Jon W. Nordlund, 59, of Peachtree City, Ga.
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Jon W. Nordlund, 59, passed on January 1, 2022, with family by his side.
He was born September 14, 1962, in Moorhead, Minnesota, to George and Sandra Nordlund.
He moved to Eau Claire, Wisconsin, in 1978 and married his wife in 1986. They moved to Peachtree City in 1997. He enjoyed the local country clubs, golfing with friends, hunting, and watching the Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers.
Jon is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Nordlund; his son, Cory (Kayla) Nordlund; his mother, Sandy Nordlund; his brother, Todd (Emily) Nordlund; his grandmother, Marion Burchill; as well as nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, George Nordlund.
A private memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the Chapel of Mowell Funeral Home in Peachtree City. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
We welcome you to provide your condolences, thoughts, and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Mowell Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Peachtree City, www.mowells.com
Smashed window thievery at hospital parking, $30,000 burglary from Peachtree City home
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The owner of a vehicle parked at Piedmont Fayette Hospital on Dec. 30 got an unfortunate surprise after learning that the Chevy Tahoe had its window shattered and multiple items stolen.
Fayetteville police on Dec. 30, at approximately 2:42 p.m. were dispatched to Piedmont Fayette Hospital regarding an alleged entering auto call.
Police met with the complainants, Piedmont Public Safety employees, who said they observed a Chevrolet Tahoe with its rear passenger window shattered, said Fayetteville Police Department spokesperson Ann Marie Burdett, adding that officers were escorted to the damaged vehicle.
“The officer observed the rear passenger window was shattered, and glass was lying on the inside and outside of the vehicle. The glove compartment was open, and papers were strewn on the vehicle’s floorboard,” Burdett said.
After arriving at the location, Burdett said the vehicle owner met with the officer and used the car’s key fob to unlock the car doors, which were still locked.
Upon inspecting the vehicle, the owner told police a handgun, stun gun, purse, wallet, cash, credit cards and other identification cards were stolen, said Burdett.
In another case, a Peachtree City officer on Jan. 6 responded to a residence on Creekrise Drive off Ga. Highway 54 East in reference to a burglary complaint.
The victim reported that a person(s) had entered inside his open garage and removed belongings from two unlocked vehicles, the police report said.
Additionally, the victim reported approximately $30,000 in cash was missing from a locked safe inside the home. The key for the safe remained inside the home and was never reported missing, the report said.
The time-frame for the theft from the safe was approximately one year. The victim reported that only his wife and two teenage children have access inside the home, according to the report.
Tiffany Haddish arrested in Peachtree City, Georgia; ‘Haunted House’ star posts $1,666 bail
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Tiffany Sara Cornilia Haddish, 42, of California, United States was arrested in Peachtree City, Georgia, USA at around 4:00 a.m. on January 14, 2022. The comedian and actress was in the area to partake in filming for “Haunted Mansion.”
At around 2:30 a.m. that day, Peachtree City Police Department officers responded to a 911 call regarding a driver asleep at the wheel on the roadway. One of the officers “observed a vehicle matching the description and ultimately conducted a traffic stop as the vehicle pulled into the yard of a residence,” the department said in a statement obtained by CNN.
Tiffany Sara Cornilia Haddish (©Fayette County Jail)
At around 4:00 a.m., Haddish was arrested for driving under the influence. She was allegedly under the influence of marijuana.
Haddish was booked into the Fayette County Jail in Fayetteville, Georgia. After being in police custody for a few hours, she posted a $1,666 bond and was released.
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Written by Katie Dippold and directed by Justin Simien, “Haunted Mansion” is based on the Disneyland ride of the same name. Filming locations include Atlanta, Georgia.
Haddish plays a psychic in “Haunted House.” Among her co-stars are Rosario Dawson as a single mother named Gabbie, Lakeith Stanfield as a tour guide, Owen Wilson as a priest and Danny DeVito as a college history professor.
The story revolves around Gabbie who discovers that the mansion she just bought is inhabited by ghosts. She enlists the help of Haddish, Stanfield, Wilson and DeVito’s characters to exorcise the mansion.
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From 2019 to 2021, Haddish played Tuca in “Tuca & Bertie.” She played Aisha/Terri in “Solar Opposites” and Kitty in “The Freak Brothers” from 2020 to 2021.
In 2021, Haddish starred in “On the Count of Three,” “Bad Trip,” “Here Today” and “The Card Counter.” She will also star in “Easter Sunday,” “The Unbearable Weight of a Massive Talent” and “Back on the Strip,” which are expected to be released in 2022.