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James Lawson Short Jr.

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Mr. James Lawson Short Jr.

Mr. James Lawson Short Jr., age 64, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

Mr. Short was born February 11, 1961, in Rome, Georgia, son of James Lawson Short, Sr. and Nell Short.

He was a devoted husband, a loving brother and son, and a proud family man. He enjoyed the simple things in life — hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with the people he loved. He could talk for hours with his family and never missed a chance to brag on them. To many, he was “Daddy,” a name that showed how welcoming and caring he was. He coached Little League for 16 years and touched many young lives along the way. His grandkids adored their “Pawpaw,” and being a father and Pawpaw meant the world to him. His example in marriage and fatherhood is one his children will carry with them. He was a simple man who never met a stranger, and he made everyone feel like family. His love, kindness, and steady presence will be remembered always.

Mr. Short is preceded in death by many loving aunts and uncles.

Mr. Short is survived by his loving wife, Regina Gentry Short; sons, Trent Short and his wife, Kara, and Tyler Short and his wife, Katy; dearly loved grandchildren: Henley Short, Isaac Short, Harper Short, Lawson Short, and Toccoa Short; his beloved parents, James Lawson Short, Sr. and Nell Short; siblings, Connie Shaw, and Bill Short and his wife, Ammalee (Noot); and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services to honor the life of Mr. Short will be held Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM, in the chapel of Smith & Miller Funeral Home, with Mr. Elex Jarrell officiating. Interment will follow in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Short’s family will receive friends, on Saturday at the funeral home, from 12:00 PM until the service hour. 

The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Adam Short, Justin Short, Sam Short, Hunter Short, Shawn Casey, and Joey Sorrells.

The Smith & Miller Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. James Lawson Short, Jr.


Jack Howard Davis


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Mr. Jack Howard Davis

Mr. Jack Howard Davis, age 86, of Douglasville, GA, passed away Friday morning, January 16, 2026, at his residence.

Funeral services for Mr. Davis will be held on Wednesday afternoon, January 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home. His son, Michael Davis will deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow in Antioch Cemetery.

Mr. Davis’s family will receive friends at Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home on Wednesday from 12:00 noon until the service hour.

A complete obituary will be forthcoming.

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the family of Mr. Jack Howard Davis.

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