Deeply rooted in his Southern heritage and the concept that all War Between The States veterans deserve to be remembered, Edward "Eddie" Jordan Lanham spends much of his free time delving into the past.

This past year, thanks to his efforts and those of his wife, Felicia, 500 Confederate veterans buried in Fayette County have received a marker at each gravesite. The Landhams live in Brooks.

"What got me started on this project,