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Known by all that knew him as the hardest working man on earth, Anthony Carl Gordon, 68, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023. Anthony, known as Tony, was born to Mary (Lott) Snyder and Bill Snyder, on October 25, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio. He was a talented high school athlete who moved to South Georgia during his early 20’s where he began his lifelong work in the construction industry. Tony is survived by his wife, Lori and Tony’s two daughters and their families: Stacy and Michael Walter and his Granddaughter Sydney; Lisa and Jeff…

Dr. Larry Edison Forth, Sr., 71, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 in Vidalia, GA. Dr. Forth was born on November 25, 1951 in Dublin, GA to Preston Elton Forth and Velma Love Forth. Preceding him in death were his parents and brothers Preston Elson Forth, Jr. and Robert Eugene Forth. Dr. Forth is survived by his sisters, Betty Jean Bradshaw, Ann Cravey, Patsy Johnson, and Terry Lynn Groover and his sons Larry Edison Forth, Jr. and Nicholas Elliott Forth. Dr. Forth attended Dublin High School where he was the caption of the…

Mrs. Betty Frances Grantham, age 78 of Lakeland, FL passed away Monday, July 17, 2023 at her residence in Lakeland, FL following a short illness. Mrs. Grantham was born January 7, 1945 to the late Tommy Grantham, Sr. and the late Pauline Harper Grantham. Mrs. Grantham was a native of Coffee County, GA Survivors include: 3 Children: Paige Sullivan of Lakeland, FL Gregg Forsythe of Lakeland, FL Eddie Forsythe of Lakeland, FL 1 Sister: Barbara McCrea of Willacoochee, GA 1 Brother: Tommy Grantham, Jr. of Douglas, GA 3…

Mr. David Thurston Harper, age 86 of Douglas, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 16, 2023 at his granddaughter’s house following an extended illness. Mr. Harper was born October 23, 1936 to the late David J. “D. J.” Harper and the late Mary Vining Harper. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Sue Bowman Harper; 1 Son, Ricky Harper and 1 Brother, James Harper. Survivors include: 1 Daughter: Vicky Harper Jackson and husband Chip of Douglas, GA 3 Siblings: Leonard Harper of Okeechobee, FL Rev. Donald Harper of…

Ms. Eulaine Ellis McCauley, age 86 of Wray, GA passed away late Wednesday evening, July 12, 2023 at Pruitt Health in Ashburn. The funeral service will be held Saturday afternoon, July 15, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Wray Holiness Baptist Church, with Bro. Steve Willingham officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery near Ambrose. Mrs. McCauley was born November 28, 1936, in Coffee County, GA to the late Thomas James Ellis, Sr. and the late Sadie Lee Ellis. She spent the majority of her life as a resident of Irwin County, as a homemaker, working…

Omer Carl Peterson Jr. (“Carl”), age 63 and a resident of Debary, FL, passed peacefully while surrounded by his children at 5:40 AM on July 12, 2023 following a short illness. Carl was born in Douglas, GA to Omer Carl Peterson Sr. and Anna Ruth Hand Peterson. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Robin Peterson. He is survived by his daughter Aleisha McKeeby and her husband Michael, son Luke Peterson and his wife Jessica, three grandchildren Brooke Adyson McKeeby, Madison Shay McKeeby, and Raelyn Mackenzie Peterson, sister Valerie Peterson-Brown and her husband…

Ms. Elva Ruth Tanner Butler, age 80 of Axson, GA passed away Friday afternoon, July 7, 2023, at her residence following an extended illness. Ms. Butler was born November 14, 1942 to the late Thomas J. “Tom” Tanner and the late Beadie Idell Guthrie Tanner. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: the late Thomas Allison Butler and 5 Siblings: Ralph Tanner, Jane Vincent, Ben Tanner, Mark Tanner and Jonathan Tanner. Ms. Butler was a native of Douglas, GA; however, she and her family had been in the farming business in Atkinson…

Infant Athens Jordan Guthrie of Pearson, GA passed away on July 3, 2023 at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle, WA. Survivors include: His Parents: Timothy Ansley Guthrie and Courtney Danielle Toliver Guthrie of Pearson, GA His Maternal Grandparents: Darin and Narissa Toliver of Sopulpa, OK His Paternal Grandparents: Tommy and Mary Guthrie of Pearson, GA Aunts and Uncles: Ashley and Adele Guthrie, Whitman and Natalie Guthrie, Trey and Allison Lowery and Thea Lowery all of Douglas. GA, Trevor and Sara Toliver and Talon and Acre Toliver of Sapulpa, OK …

Mr. Virgil Batten, age 84, of Douglas, GA, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, at The Landings in Douglas, GA, following an extended illness. He was born on May 18, 1939, to the late Mr. Milton Batten and Mrs. Ellen Merritt Batten. Survivors include: One Daughter; Karen Batten of Douglas, GA, Three Brothers; David (Nancy) Batten of Nicholls, GA, Lonnie (Elizabeth) Batten of Douglas, GA, and Donald Ray (Odalina) Batten of Douglas, GA, One Sister; Bonnie Sutherland of Nicholls, GA, Several Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by Wife: Faye Batten Father; Milton Batten, Mother; Ellen Merritt, Two…

Nick Williams, age 61, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Nick was born on December 14, 1961, to the late Gordon D. Williams, and Ruby Moore Williams. Survivors include: His beloved wife; Margie A. Williams of Wray, GA, One son; Alex (Reyna) Williams of Wray, GA, Two Sisters; Lou (Mike) Pierce of Douglas, GA, and Ann W. Koch of Decatur, GA, Two Brothers; Alan (Peggy) Williams, and Steve (Paige) Williams, Brother-in-law; George Irving, Sister-in-law; Nancy Williams of Brunswick, GA, and three Grandchildren; Raiyln Williams, Colyn Williams, and Colsyn…