Mr. Dennis Edward Carithers, age 91, of Thomaston, died Monday, May 8, 2023 at his residence.

Mr. Carithers was born on February 2, 1932 in Putnam County, Georgia, to the late Paul Edward Carithers, and the late Mercine McDaniel Carithers.  He worked at the Thomaston Mill and spent his free time coaching grass cutter football, training bird dogs at the Remlin Plantation, hunting and fishing.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Lee Carithers, and sister, Francis.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Fowler Carithers of Thomaston, daughter, Denise Chatfield of Thomaston, son Eddie Carithers of Thomaston, brother Ralph (Christa) Carithers of Thomaston, grandchildren, John Chatfield of Los Angeles, California, Amanda (Shane) Newman of Willacoochee, Georgia, Joe Chatfield of Culloden, Georgia, great-grandchildren, Austin and Mallory Newman, Jack, Alex and Luke Chatfield.

The family will receive friends at their residence on Wednesday May 10, 2023 from 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.