Lucille Evans, 95, of Dawsonville passed away Monday October 14, 2019 at North Georgia Assisted Living following a period of declining health.
Born August 19, 1924 in Pickens County, she had lived in Dawson County most of her life. Lucille was a very loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She raised three wonderful sons who have continued her legacy. Mrs. Evans was a member of Sweetwater Baptist Church and her church family was very important to her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Ed Evans; son, Everett Evans; her parents and a number of siblings.
Surviving are her sons and daughters in law, Eugene and Donna Evans, Fairhope, AL, David Evans and Rebecca Reed, Dawsonville, Lucille Evans, Dawsonville; grandchildren, Denise Allen, Cindy Johnson, Stephanie Cruse, Jacquelyn Evans, Brandon Evans, Jennifer Thompson, Nicole Jackson; 11 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandson; sister, Erline Burden, Elberton; and a number of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Thursday October 17, 2019 at 3 o’clock at Sweetwater Baptist Church. Rev. Rodney Pilcher, Rev. Harold Evans, and Rev. Mark Flowers will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2 until 8 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Sweetwater Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 189 Sweetwater Church Road, Dawsonville, GA 30534.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.

Cliff Cofield, 65, of Dawsonville passed away Sunday October 6, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Cofield was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert “Sonny” and Peggy Cofield; and a brother, Scott Cofield.
Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Nancy Cofield, Dawsonville; sons and daughter in law, Chad and Deedra Cofield, Dawsonville, Harley Cofield and his fiancé, Heidi Baird, Dawsonville; grandchildren, Chris, Chase, Hunter, Jacob, Trey, Madelyn; sister and brother in law, Debe and Steve Summers, Monroe, GA; favorite niece, Chrisy Mramor, and her husband, Brooks, and their children, Hayla and Colton.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday October 9, 2019 at 2 o’clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Randall Popham, Rev. Jason Hamby, and Rev. Andy Wallace will officiate. Interment will follow in the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5 until 8 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Clayton Vaughters, 3165 Highway 136 West, Dawsonville, GA 30534.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.

Kate Cranford Evans, 89, of Dawsonville passed away Saturday October 5, 2019 at Evergreen Terrace following a period of declining health.
Born May 7, 1930 to the late Henry and Lilly Cranford, she lived most of her life in Forsyth County before moving to Dawson County. Affectionally known as Granny, she was a lifelong member of Lebanon Baptist Church. Kate was also preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Evans; grandson, Cody Evans; and numerous brothers and sisters.
Surviving are her son and daughter in law, Michael and Sandra Evans, Dawsonville; granddaughter and grandson in law, Whitney and Paul Harper, Dawsonville; great grandchildren, Layla and Deacon Harper; sister, Susie Moore, Dawsonville; sister in law, Thelma Nichols, Cumming; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Sunday October 6, 2019 at 2 o’clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Brandon Benefield and Rev. Joey Mullinax will officiate. Interment will follow in Sawnee View Gardens.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 5 until 8 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office, Shop-With-A-Cop, Attn: Sandra Evans, 19 Tucker Avenue, Dawsonville, GA 30534.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.

Tim Byrd, 65, of Dawsonville passed away Friday September 20, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Born July 13, 1954, he was a lifelong resident of Dawson County. Along with his brother in law, they owned and operated All Purpose Paving. Tim enjoyed hunting, cooking, and was an avid NASCAR fan. He was extremely devoted to his family and loved spending time with his friends. A member of Bethel United Methodist Church, he loved spending time at Lumpkin Campground. Tim was preceded in death by a daughter, Danielle Byrd; and his father, Marcus Byrd.
Surviving are his wife of 32 years, Janet Byrd, Dawsonville; children, Amy and Symone Watkins, Lawrenceville, T.J. and Kassie Byrd, Dawsonville, Jana Byrd, Dawsonville; grandchildren, Noah Watkins, Jackson Watkins; mother, Thelma Byrd, Dawsonville; sisters and brothers in law, Deborah and Kenny Pelfrey, Dawsonville, Sheila and Jimmy Holbrook, Dawsonville; brother and sister in law, Mark and Linda Byrd, Dawsonville; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Monday September 23, 2019 at 2 o’clock at Bethel United Methodist Church. Rev. Pete Martin, Rev. Doug Carnes, and Dr. David Sanders will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 3 until 8 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lumpkin Campground, c/o Brian Martin, 4945 Hubert Martin Road, Cumming, GA 30028.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.

Edward Bailey Thompson, 90, of Conyers stepped into Glory with His Savior Wednesday morning, September 11, 2019.
After graduating from Humes High School in Memphis, TN, he enlisted in the Air Force and served in the Korean War. He continued his education at the University of Tennessee where he met wife of 62 years, Gailya Smith Thompson, graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering and began his career. Edward retired from Fischbach and Moore in 1987 and enjoyed his many friends at Heritage Hills Baptist Church where he was a member.
“Papa” enjoyed his last four days at a beach condo in Gulf Shores, Alabama with family, their spouses and his four great grand kiddos. He was the kindest most honorable man, never complained about anything, always looking for the best in everyone, knowing God was in control of all things. Edward will be missed for his patience, wisdom and abundant love for all.

He is preceded in death by his parents James Casper and Vienna Morrison Thompson along with his brothers James C. Thompson Jr., John D. Thompson, and two grandsons, Andrew Bailey Moore and Jonathan Edward Moore.

Surviving are his wife Gailya Smith Thompson, children Caroline T. Moore (Timothy Moore) Tehachapi, CA, Jennifer T. Dillon (Michael Dillon) Gainesville, Ga., and Bailey Thompson (Lindsay Thompson) Huntsville, Al. “Papa” was adored by his seven grandchildren, Drake Dillon of Gainesville GA, Kelsey Ellison of Houston, TX, Calilee Watson of Fort Leonard Wood, MO, Abigail Murphy of Houston, TX, Savannah Price of Ann Arbor, MI and Daniel and Levi Thompson of Huntsville, AL, and four great grandchildren.
The family is planning private memorial services.
In lieu of flowers you may donate to Heritage Hills Baptist Church, Faith Commitment Missions, 2987 Hwy. 212, Conyers, GA 30094.
Services in care of Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.