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She was born March 13, 1968 in Boone to Jim Deal and Melinda Chambers.        Jackie was a big App State Fan. She enjoyed giving her time and service to church and civic activities. She loved working at Pitts Road Elementary School. Jackie fiercely battled cancer for over six years by participating in Burne Boot Camp, Spartan Races and other physical challenges.        Those left to treasure Jackies memory include beloved husband of 15 years, Rob Godwin; cherished sons, Spencer and Cooper Godwin; mother, Melinda (Rick) Chambers of Roxboro; father, Jim (Shelia) Deal of Boone; sisters, Blair (Dee) DeLoatche, Brook (Chris) Carrigan, Tyler (David Gray) Deal, Samantha Deal; brother, Tucker Deal; and several nieces and nephews.         The funeral service will be 2:00 pm Monday, November 12, 2018 at Westford United Methodist Church, 273 Hwy 49 South in Concord, officiated by Rev. Jeffrey Rushing. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm – 1:45 pm, prior to the service at the church.        Jackie will be laid to rest on Tuesday, November 13th at noon at Mt. Lawn Memorial Park, 521 Old East King St, Boone.        In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to Appalachian State University Foundation, Inc. for the Jackie Deal Godwin Memorial Scholarship for Education, in care of Office of Gift Planning, ASU Box 32156, Boone, NC 28608. Gifts may also be made online at www.givenow.appstate.edu.    Online condolences may be shared with the Godwin famiy at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.    Hartsell Funeral Homes and Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory are serving the Godwin family.Gloria Jensen (October 19, 1929 – November 10, 2018)     Gloria Ann Jensen, age 89, of Boone, went to be with her Sweet Savior Jesus on November 10, 2018.&nbs...

C. - On Oct. 14, 2018, Geraldine “Liz” Elizabeth Chepke left this earth. She was surrounded and enveloped in the love of her family - to whom she was a beacon of light. Anyone who met her, immediately fell in love with her kind soul and lovely personality.  Geri was born in Youngstown, on Dec. 25, to her late parents Walter and Julia Cooper. She was a proud alum of Kent State University, where she earned her teaching degree. Geri taught for a number of years and it wasn’t uncommon for her students to reach out to her even now to let her know that she was their favorite teacher.  Geri leaves behind numerous loved ones. She was married to the love of her life, Thomas Chepke, for 61 wonderful years. They shared numerous adventures, near and far, and together created a beautiful and loving family. She was adored by her four children, Dawn Chepke, Laurie (Karl) Mogg, Tom (Pam) Chepke and Gary (Angie) Chepke, and their worlds are all a little less bright without her here. She provided her grandchildren, Craig (Tiffany), Erin, Katey (Marshall), Lyndsey (Ryan), Mallory, Tommy, Gary, and Cory, with incredible memories, never missing a chance to tell them how beautiful and brilliant she thought them to be. Geri found immense joy in the youngest members of the family, her great-grandchildren, Owen, Tristan, Quinn and Eli, as well as two lovely bonus great-grands, Simon and Wolfgang, whose parents, Lindsey and Jake Kozecke, she also loved. In addition to the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, to whom she was devoted, she leaves behind a sister, Delores and several nieces and nephews, who loved her dearly. Geri was also the mama to four little dogs, Barkley, Bootsy, Abby and Dolly, who she was continually spoiling and sneaking treats.  Geri was an avid Duke University sports fan. She and Thomas would travel the country to follow the Duke Women’s Basketball team, even if the close games were too hard for her to watch. She also loved going to Disney with her daughters and grandchildren, where she was treated like an a...