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In March, 2023, Gordon County Sheriff’s detectives initiated an investigation into a organized drug trafficking operation in and about Gordon County involving…
Elbert Barton “Buzz” Barker Jr., 78, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. He was born Aug. 6, 1942, to the late Elbert Barton Barker and Dorothy Bristol Barker. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Ann Power King Barker; sister, Bonnie Hooper (Charles); brother-in-law, John Granville King Jr.; and three nephews, one niece, three great-nieces and one great-nephew. He formed Barker & Associates Inc., a local real-estate and appraisal company, from which he retired after serving 38 years as president. He also retired from the Navy after 27 years of service active and reserve duties. A graveside se...