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Page 8A The Braselton News Wednesday, January 1, 2020 Obituaries Elaine Haley Allen Elaine Haley Allen, 69, cherished mother, grand mother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019. Affectionately known as “Nanny” to many, she was a daughter of the late Leland Boss Haley and Katherine Brown Ha ley. Mrs. Allen was em ployed for years at Bill’s BBQ and was a long time member of Mace donia Holiness Church. She enjoyed crosswords, reading, cooking and most importantly, she flourished on time spent with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Allen Sr.; daughter, Kelley Cassandra Allen; and two sisters, Cathy Lou- dale Stanfield and Lucy Belle Anglin. Survivors include two children, Mike Allen (Me linda) and Jasmine Elrod; three siblings, Donna West (George), Ronnie Haley (Linda), and Randy Haley (Bobbie); one brother-in-law, Willie Anglin; six grandchildren, Melanie Allen, Josh Allen, Dan iel Allen, Breanna Elrod, Blake Elrod and Dakota Allen; five great-grandchildren, Zach Allen, Drew Allen, Aiden Allen, Sawyer Allen and Jace Cordell; and a host of other beloved family and friends. Funeral service: Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Lord and Stephens, Danielsville with the Rev. Wendell Hanley officiating. Interment will follow at Macedonia Holiness Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Trey Gearing, Clinton Stanfield, Keith Haley, Brandon West, George West and Joey West. Family to receive friends: Friday, December 27, 2019 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Allen’s family would like to extend their sin cere appreciation to the staff of Compassionate Care Hospice. Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, 963 Hwy. 98 East, Danielsville, Ga. 30633 is in charge of ar rangements. www.lordandstephens.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 29-January 4 Lois Gertrude Bridges DANIELSVILLE — Lois Gertrude Bridges, 99, Danielsville, passed away December 19, 2019. She was the daughter of the late William and Ola Irvin. She was also preceded in death by husband, Charlie Bridges; sisters and brothers, Robert and Grady Irvin, Gertrude Russum and Gussie Mae Free man. Graveside service: Saturday, December 21, 2019, at Friendship Baptist Church cemetery. Survivors include two nieces, Linda Green and Viv ian Russum. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements, www.lordandstephens.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 29-January 4 Timothy “Tim" Roy Childs ASHEBORO, N.C. — Timothy “Tim” Roy Childs, 76, of Asheboro, N.C., passed away on Monday, De cember 23, 2019 at his home. Mr. Childs was born in Commerce on November 22, 1943 to Roy and An nas Wofford Childs. Tim was a graduate of Com merce High School and the University of Georgia. He retired as an executive after many years in the textile industry. Tim was a member of First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Paulette Childs Carson. Tim loved to gar den, grow flowers and build model ships. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Wilson Childs; son, Timothy Roy Childs Jr. (Jennifer), Sanford, N.C.; daughter, Wendi Childs Wellington (Brad), Asheboro, N.C.; and grandchildren, Savannah and Wyatt Welling ton, and Madison and Wilson Childs. The family would like to express a special thank you to Tim’s caregivers, Steven Campion and Connie Stul- tz. Memorial service: Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 133 North Church St., Asheboro, N.C. with Dr. Scotty Carpenter and the Rev. Alton Wilson officiating. Family to receive friends: Saturday, December 28, 2019 following the service in the church sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 133 North Church St., Asheboro, N.C. 27203 or Hospice of Randolph, PO. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C. 27204-0009. Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is serving the Childs family. Please share remembrances and condo lences at www.pughfuneralhome.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 29-January 4 Leila Faith Coker Leila Faith Coker, 82, died December 20, 2019. Bom May 16, 1937 in Stephens County, she lived in this area since 1973. She was preceded in death by her parents, James “Jess” Pritchett and Willie Belle Gamer Pritchett; and her husband, Jim Terrell Coker. Mrs. Coker was an active member of Crossroads Community Church. Funeral service: Friday, December 27, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Crossroads Community Church with the Rev. Morris Sapp officiating. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. at Toccoa City Cemetery. Family to receive friends: Friday, December 27,2019 from 9 until 11 a.m. at Crossroads Community Church. Survivors include four children, Tony Coker, Tim Coker, Nancy Adkins and Keith Coker; brother, Carl Pritchett: sis ter, Norma Jean Nunez; eight grandchildren, Russell Coker, Amy Townson, Cory Coker, Cassidy Adkins, Gage Adkins, Stephanie Betts, Spencer Coker and Jordan Coker; four great-grandchildren, Noa Coker, Abbygail Betts, Emerson Coker and Elijah Townson. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements, www.lordandstephens.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 29-January 4 Evelyn Bales Cowart Evelyn Bales Cowart, 75, died December 17, 2019. A native of Clarke County, she was a daughter of the late Ellis and Lula Dillenger Bales and was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Eugene Cowart. Funeral service: Friday, December 27, 2019 at 1 p.m. at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, Danielsville. Interment will follow at Danielsville Memorial Gardens. Family to receive friends: Friday, December 27, 2019 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include three children, Brenda Ashley, Athens, Larry Cowart, Athens, and Jimmy Ray, Hull; granddaugh ter, Glenda Ashley; two great-grandchildren, Angel Stevens and Jaycee Wilson. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements, www.lordandstephens.com” Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 29-January 4 Dwight Winston Dean NICHOLSON — Dwight Winston Dean, 75, Nicholson, passed away on Tuesday, December 24,2019, at his home. Mr. Dean was bom in Royston on Feb ruary 12, 1944, son of the late William “Bill” Howard Dean and the late Esther Hulsey Dean. He was a plasterer having worked at Tolbert Plastering Company and was a member of the West End Baptist Church in Ath ens. Mr. Dean was also a United States Army Veteran having served in the Vietnam War and was the recipient of two Purple Heart medals. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Roger Dean, Wayne Douglas Dean and Rupert Ken dall Dean. Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Christo pher and Alita Dean, Athens, Erie Scott and Amanda Dean, Athens, and Steven Ryan and Tiffany Dean, Cross City, Fla.; brother, Tony Dean, Danielsville; sisters, Brenda Floyd, An derson, S.C., Pat Binns, Travelers Rest, S.C. and Donna Lakey, South Georgia; and one grandchild. Funeral service: Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 1 p.m. in the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lee Hunter offi ciating. Interment will follow in the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Danielsville. Family to receive friends: Friday, December 27, 2019 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Pruitt Funeral Home. The family is at their respective homes. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.pruittfhroyston.com. Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 29-January 4 William Guy Duck Jr. BRASELTON — William Guy Duck Jr., 73, Bra selton, passed away Monday, December 23,2019. Mr. Duck loved his fam ily and friends. He enjoyed fishing and cars. Mr. Duck was a member of Arbor Pointe Church. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Ann Duck; sons, William Guy Duck III and wife Lisa, Milledgeville, and Archie Duck, Braselton; brother, Allen Duck and wife Jami, Braselton; sister, Mary Alice Kelley, Mississippi; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives. He is preceded in death by his brother, William Enoch Duck; sisters, Donna Mae Clearman and Inez Faye Tou- lou; and his cat Charlie. Funeral service: Monday, December 30,2019 at 7 p.m. at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment cremation. Pastor Mike Devine will be officiating. Family to receive friends: Monday, December 30, 2019 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to a trust fund for Archie Duck in care of Arbor Pointe Church, 115 Towne Center Pkwy., Suite 109, Hoschton, Ga. 30548. Funeral arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy. 53, Hoschton, Ga. 30548, www.lawsonfuneral- home.org, 706-654-0966. Published by MainSteet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 29-January 4 Dorothy Robinson Godfrey JEFFERSON — Dorothy Robinson Godfrey, 88, Jef ferson, entered into rest Sunday, December 22, 2019. Mrs. Godfrey was born in Jefferson, a daughter of the late Claude Elick Rob inson and the late Marth- ann Brogden Robinson. Mrs. Godfrey was a mem ber of the first graduating class at Jefferson High School, a faithful daugh ter of God and believer in Jesus Christ, her Savior and Redeemer. She was a wonderful homemak er, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. She wel comed many friends into her home. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Godfrey is preceded by her beloved husband, John; and siblings, Claudine Westmoreland and Henry Robinson. Survivors include sons, Claude Godfrey and his wife Pam, Watkinsville, and Charlie Godfrey, Jefferson; grandchildren, Chris Godfrey and his wife Theresa, John Mark Godfrey, Savannah Rider and her husband Scott, Josh Godfrey and his wife Amanda, Justin God frey and Brittany Godfrey; 10 great-grandchildren; nu merous nieces, nephews, and many friends also survive. Funeral service: Friday, December 27,2019 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Eric Shelton officiating with burial to follow in Wood bine Cemeteiy. Family to receive friends: Friday, December 27,2019 from 12-2 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Three Corporate Sq„ Ste. 120, Atlanta, Ga. 30329, or to the American Heart Association, 1720 Epps Bridge Pkwy., Ste. 108-383, Athens, Ga. 30606. Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Hwy., Jeffer son, Ga., 706-367-5467. Online condolences at www. evansfuneralhomeinc.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 29-January 4 Jacqueline Belk Hart DANIELSVILLE — Jacqueline Belk Hart, 89, Dan ielsville, passed away on Friday, December 20,2019, at the Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center in Ath ens. Mrs. Hart was bom in Danielsville on December 18, 1930, daughter of the late Vernon C. Belk and the late Reba McEwen Belk. She was a seamstress having worked at Oxford Manufacturing and was a lifelong member of the Jones Chapel United Methodist Church in Danielsville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Will Hart; daughter-in-law, Wan da Hart; and all of her brothers and sisters. Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, John ny and JoAnn Hart, Danielsville, and Jackson W. Hart, Danielsville; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Jimmy Mills, Hull; grandchildren, Chad Hart, Marcus Mills, Mandy Vickery and Melanie McMillan; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral service: Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at 11 a.m. in the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Gunn officiating. Interment will follow in the Jones Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Danielsville. Family to receive friends: Monday, December 23, 2019 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Pruitt Funeral Home. The family is at their respective homes. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.pruittfhi-oyston.com. Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 29-January 4 Wade Lawson Wade Lawson, 87, Cornelia, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2019. Born in Cornelia on March 31, 1932, he was a son of the late Byri Law- son and the late Clara Tur- pen Lawson. In addition to his parents. Mr. Lawson was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jo Beth Graham Lawson; and brothers, Bob Lawson and Gene Lawson. Mr. Lawson graduat ed from Cornelia High School and attended Clemson University. He was a member of Cornelia United Methodist Church, 60 year member of the Cornelia Masonic Lodge #92 F.&A.M., and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was employed by Habersham Hardware and retired from the United States Post Office. Wade was a loving and devoted husband, a wonderful father, father-in-law and friend to all he met. He genu inely loved being with people of all ages. He felt there was no better place to live than Cornelia, and no better team than the Clemson Tigers. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Anna