Georgia Lee Crews Doughty was one of eight children born to Evalee Pursley and John Henry Crews Nov. 14, 1929 in Rusk, Cherokee County. She passed peacefully from this earth Aug. 26, 2023 with family at her side.  
Georgia grew up in the Atoy Community, graduating from Rusk High School in 1946 and relocated to Dallas shortly after. 
Georgia and her children moved to Jacksonville in the early 60s where she was employed for many years with Nan Travis Hospital in the dietary department as the assistant to the dietician. 

Layne Gordon, 62, passed away Aug. 19, 2023, at his home in Mabank. He was born Dec. 29, 1960 in Dallas to parents Jim and Constance (Perkins) Gordon.  
Layne married his beloved wife Evelyn Phelphrey Gordon May 29, 2009. His devotion of 15 years was unwavering. Their bond was built on a deep love that weathered all the storms that life presented them with and she was with him until the end.

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Kerens Lady ‘Cats volleyball libero Gracelynn Foreman passes the ball near teammate Rylee Spivey during their squad’s Aug. 8 home opener victory over the Grapeland Sandiettes.