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PAGE 10 A THE JACKSON HERALD WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2023 Obituaries Hazel Pruett Allen Hazel Pruett Allen, 89, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, following a stroke in July of 2022. Hazel was bom at home in Bethlehem, on Decem ber 3, 1933, to Chester and Pearl Edwards Pru ett. She had two older brothers, Leeon (Frances) Pruett and Lamar (Joan) Pruett, who have preced ed her. She is survived by a sister-in-law and friend, Joan Pruett Moon. Ha zel was married in 1950 to Herman Allen who passed away in June of 2017. They were married for 67 years and had three daugh ters, Janice (Bill Anderson) Allen, Wanda (Johnny Doster) and Annette (Paul) Huckfeldt. Hazel spent her early years as a stay-at-home moth er of three girls. She cooked three full meals a day and sewed all the dresses for the girls. As time went on and the girls were older and in school, she went to work at Carwood Manufacturing Co. in the book keeping department. When Carwood became Duck Head, she transferred to the new location and retired in 1996. Hazel was devoted to serving the Lord and her church, Bethlehem First United Methodist Church. She started teaching in the nursery-preschool class in 1959 because her youngest girl cried and wanted her to stay with her. And stay she did. For 40 years she taught many of the children whom she had the privi lege to watch grow up in church. Every Sunday, “Miss Hazel” carried a box of animal crackers for the Sun day School children's snack. She served as president of the Bethlehem STARS (Seniors That Are Really Special) at BFUMC. This was an older adult group for which she planned activities and outings. Hazel had many dear friends that she knew all her life and enjoyed visits and sometimes daily phone calls from them. In addition to her three daughters, Hazel is survived by 10 grandchildren, Joy (Billy) Skaggs, Alana (Der rick) Sparks, Andy (Linda) Cooper, Brooke (Vasek) Slamkova, Van (Katy) Cooper, Lacy (Freddy) Ar riaga, Mark (Pui) Doster, Jenny (Matt) Doster, Mat thew Huckfeldt and Elizabeth (Alfredo) Huerta; one step-granddaughter, Sandi (Leon) Anderson-Quave; 15 great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grand- children. Before any holiday, she would prepare for about 40 people. She was blessed with so many family mem bers, nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends. The family will graciously accept your expres sions of condolences with flowers or with a donation in memory of Hazel Pruett Allen to Bethlehem First United Methodist Church, 709 Christmas Avenue, Bethlehem, Ga. 30620. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of ar rangements. Fond memories and expressions of sym pathy may be shared at www.SmithMemoryChapel. com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of March 26-April 1 Emma Lou “Jean” Chancey Bennett ATHENS — Emma Lou “Jean” Chancey Bennett, 76, Athens, passed away on Tuesday, March 21,2023. Jean was bom May 7, 1946, in Oconee County. She was the daughter of the late Walter Ernest and Estelle Bales Chancey. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Henry Bennett; brother, Jim Chancey; and a sister, Annie Ruth Harvey. Survivors include her children, Marie Chandler (Boyd), Jefferson, Sharon Presley (Darrel), Nicholson, and Michael Bennett (Candy), Madison County; grandchildren, Dr. Brit tany Lord (Austin), Joshua Presley (Holly), Brian Presley, Coyle Bennett (Brieanna), Brett Bennett and Cooper Bennett (Sarah); and great-grandson, David Alexander Lord. Funeral service: Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the Bernstein Funeral Home Chapel with her son-in-law, Darrel Presley, officiating. Interment will be in the Center United Methodist Church Cemetery, 426 Old Commerce Rd. Extension, Athens, Georgia 30607. Family to receive friends: Wednesday, March 22, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bernstein Funeral Home, 3195 Atlanta Hwy., Athens, Georgia 30606. Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrange ments. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.BemsteinFuneralHome.com for the Bennett family. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of March 26-April 1 Donnie Alan Davis WINDER — Donnie Alan Davis, 70, Winder, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Mr. Davis was a dedi cated cattleman and agri culturist. He loved helping others and sharing stories with his friends. Donnie will be best remembered as a loving husband, fa ther and brother. Mr. Davis is preceded in death by his parents, Don and Helen Davis. Mr. Davis is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Cindy Pentecost Davis, Winder; sons, Justin Barnette, N.Y., New York, and Skyler (April) Davis, Jefferson; and siblings, Linda (Bucky) Bramlett, Mar ietta, and James (Wanda) Davis, Winder. Family to receive friend: Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 2 until 4 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home. No for mal service will be held. The family of Mr. Davis respectfully request in lieu of flowers, donations be made in his memory to the National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is entmsted with the arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of March 26-April 1 Brenda Jean Irvin Doster WINDER — Brenda Jean Irvin Doster, 68, Winder, entered rest Thursday, March 23, 2023. Mrs. Doster was bom in Winder, the daughter of the late Dewey and Idell Phillips Irvin, was a member of Center Union Church and a homemak er. In addition to her par ents, she is preceded by a step-daughter, Tammy Whisnant; and her hus band, Thomas Doster. Survivors include a son, Tommy Doster (Jenni fer), Winder; daughters, Sarah Meador, Monticello, and Lynn Smith, Homer; step-sons, Bobby Doster, Elberton, and Bryan Doster, Braselton; step-daughter, Tonda Faust, Lexington; five grandchildren, Sadie and Abby Wood, James Smith, Avery Meador and Emory Wood; and 12 step-grandchildren, Cheyenne, Josie, Bobby Ray, Caleb, Becca, Shea, Viviana, Tyler, Bran don, Samantha, Casey and Brooke Funeral service: Friday, March 31, 2023, at 6 p.m. from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev erend Tim Strickland officiating. The family will re ceive friends after the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in mem ory of Mrs. Brenda Jean Irvin Doster to the University Cancer and Blood Center, 3320 Old Jefferson Road, Bldg. 700, Athens, Georgia 30607. Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia, 706-367-5467. Online condolenc es at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of March 26-April 1 Sara Carruth Eskew JEFFERSON — Sara Carruth Eskew, 93, Jefferson, entered rest Friday, March 24, 2023. Mrs. Eskew was bom in Jefferson, a daughter of the late John Carlton Carruth Sr. and the late Maude Fleming Carruth. Mrs. Eskew was retired from AT&T after 40 years as a supervisor for the en gineering department. Mrs. Eskew was very active in Galilee Christian Church where she was a member, and throughout the community having had memberships in the Jef ferson Home and Garden Club, Jefferson Women’s Club, Red Hat Society and AT&T Pioneers. She was a gracious and giving person to all she came in contact with. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Eskew is preced ed by her husband Grady Eskew; grandson, Robert Neal Cowan Jr.; great-granddaughter, Kellan Victoria Cowan; sister, Clara C. Jones; and brothers, Clarence Darrow Carruth, John Carlton Carruth, Fred Donald Carruth and Jack Carruth. Survivors include her daughters, Lynda E. Congi (Pete), Nicholson, and Cathy Gordon, Jefferson; sis ter, Mary Grace Blackstock, Talmo; brothers, Billy Homer Carruth (Vonda), Jefferson, Harvey Robert Carruth (Carol), Locust Grove, Norris Giles Carruth (Alice), Riverdale, and Charles Lee Carruth (Juanita), Cornelia; sisters-in-law, Charlyne Carruth, Roberta Carruth and Janet Carruth; grandchildren, Michael Cowan (Katie), Carla Whitley (Tommy), Marc Gor don (Kelli), Kris Gordon (Ginger) and Erik Gordon (Ashleigh); and 12 great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral service: Sunday, March 26, 2023, at 2 p.m. from the Galilee Christian Church with Minister Nick Vippemian officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Gentlemen honored as pallbearers are Michael Cowan, Tommy Whitley, Tommy Black- stock, Marc Gordon, Kris Gordon and Erik Gordon. Family to receive friends: Saturday, March 25,2023, from 3-6 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted or those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Galilee Christian Church Building Fund, 2191 Galilee Church Road, Jefferson, Georgia 30549. Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia, 706-367-5467. Online condolenc es at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of March 26-April 1 Nelson Fitzpatrick PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLORIDA — Nelson Fitzpatrick, 81, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at his home in Panama City Beach, Florida, after an extended illness. Nelson was bom in Commerce to Clyde and Nell Minish Fitzpatrick on July 13, 1941. Nelson graduated from UGA in 1963, then taught and coached football, basket ball and track and field at North Hall and Norcross high schools for several years. After coaching he worked his way up in the corporate world. Nelson retired from owning and operating gyms in Athens and Commerce. In addition to his parents Nelson was preceded in death by his brother, Leon Fitzpatrick. Nelson was a man of many interests. He enjoyed the beach, sports, running marathons, showing his Shih Tzu dogs, and traveling in his Coach. Nelson is survived by his son, Chris (Tami) Fitzpat rick; daughter, Kelly Gandara (Danny); brother, Jeff (Jane) Fitzpatrick; four grandchildren, Daniel (Court ney), Kevin (Kelsey), Connor and Carson; and four great-grandchildren, Reese, Kyndra, Xayne and Jane; girlfriend, Kelli Harrison; nieces, Kasi Thumiond and Ashley Jenkins; and nephew, Zach Fitzpatrick. Funeral service: Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Erastus Christian Church in Commerce, with the Reverend Ashley Fitzpatrick Jenkins officiat ing. Interment will be in the Erastus Christian Church Cemetery. Family to receive friends: Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. in the church sanctuary. Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel, 989 River side Drive, Gainesville, Georgia, is in charge of ar rangements. For online condolences www.memorial- parkfuneralhomes.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of March 26-April 1 Linda Finch Germaine WINDER — Linda Finch Germaine, 70, Winder, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Linda always enjoyed spending time with fami ly and friends. She espe cially loved attending her grandchildren’s theatrical performances. Watching Hallmark movies was a passion of hers. Linda worked as a customer service representative in retail and she loved shop ping. Linda was the daughter of James Finch of Winder and the late Margaret Oliver Finch. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Ricky Finch. Linda is survived by her husband of 50 years, Ro land Germaine, Winder; her daughter, Nickie (Ryan) Moore, Lilbum; and two grandchildren, Riley Moore and Erin Moore. Funeral service: Sunday, April 16, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Cedar Creek Baptist Church in Winder. Family and friends are welcome to gather on site after the service. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, has charge of ar rangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of March 26-April 1 Peggy Ann Matthews Griffitts HOSCHTON — Peggy Ann Matthews Griffitts, 80, Hoschton, beloved wife, mother and grand mother passed away Monday, March 20, 2023. Survivors include her daughters, Kimberly (Shan non) Sell, Hoschton, and Angie Armistead (James) Ballard, Acworth; five grandchildren, Saige Ar mistead, Brynna Armistead, Kate Fouts, Alexa Ar-
