Paul Lawrence Batts

Paul L. Batts, 56 of Elm City, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 27, 2025. A private service will be held by the family at a later date.

Paul is survived by his mother, Jean A. Batts; his daughter, Claira Batts Milliken and her husband Michael Milliken; sister Deborah Batts Summerlin and her fiancé Rusty Brewer; nephew Collin Summerlin and his partner Casey Riley; and his beloved grandchild, Kaya Jean Milliken.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby M. Batts.

Condolences directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home and Crematory at www.joyners.net.