All Obituaries

  Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mrs. Brenda Samples Riddle, age 77, of Lilburn, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021. A complete obituary will be updated when available. Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway Jefferson, Georgia. 706-367-5467 Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com

Mr. George Eric Grashorn, 80 of Jefferson, Georgia was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on January 21, 2021.  He is greatly loved and missed by his family and friends, and was a man of great character and faith.  George’s laugh could light up a room and he was extremely loyal, caring, and hardworking, with an amazing sense of humor.  He instilled strong values with his family and led by example with honesty with honesty and love. George enjoyed...

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mr. Leonard Raymond “Lenny” Carver Jr., age 56 of Pendergrass, Georgia who entered into rest Thursday, January 21, 2021.  Mr. Carver was born in Tempe, Arizona, the son of the late Leonard Raymond Carver, Sr. and Jewell Annette Barber Carver of Pendergrass, Georgia.  Mr. Carver was a salesman with Total Pro Roof Company, and a member of The Tabernacle of the Lord in Townville, South Carolina. Mr. Carver...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Debra Jean Norris Atchley, age 61 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Thursday, January 21, 2021.  Mrs. Atchley was born in Gainesville, Georgia, a daughter of the late Billy Joe Norris, Sr. and the late Donna Ruth Jarrard Norris and was a homemaker.   Survivors include her husband of forty- eight years, Donnie Atchley of Jefferson.  Daughter, Jeanna Grizzle and her husband Justin of...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. John Hayword Eckert, age 87, of Jefferson, Georgia, who passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Mr. Eckert was born in Rifton, New York, a son to the late Hayword and Ann Kappel Eckert. Mr. Eckert was a retired Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy, serving in the Korea and Vietnam wars. In addition to his parents, Mr. Eckert was preceded in death by a grandchild, Joshua Vauiso and a brother, Richard Eckert. Survivors include...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Polly Sue Hunter Crane, age 77 of Maysville, Georgia who entered into rest Wednesday, January 20, 2021.  Mrs. Crane was born in Franklin County, Georgia a daughter of the late Moody and Arletta Brock Hunter, was of the Baptist Faith and was a Homemaker.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Crane is preceded by a sister, Faye Bonner and her late husband of sixty-one years, Howard William Crane. Survivors include three...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Laquila Lee Sosbee Farmer, age 78 of Athens, Georgia (South Jackson Community) who entered into rest Tuesday, January 19, 2021.  Mrs. Farmer was born in Oconee County, Georgia a daughter of the late William Carroll Sosbee and the late Bertie Lee Moore Sosbee, was a member of Bogart United Methodist Church and was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Walter Kenneth “Buddy” Farmer of Athens.  Son,...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Virginia Lee Jackson Mack, age 87 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Friday, January 15, 2021.  Mrs. Mack was born in Jefferson, Georgia a daughter of the late Sylvester Jackson and the late Inisha Jackson Benton, was a member of Maxey Hill Baptist Church and a homemaker.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mack is preceded by several siblings and her husband Jessie Mack McCluskey. Survivors include five sons,...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Paul Harvey Merritt, age 82 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Friday, January 15, 2021.  Mr. Merritt was born in Miami, Florida, the son of the late Harvey and Polly Merritt, was a Carpenter by trade, and attended Bethany United Methodist Church.  Mr. Merritt served his country and was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife of sixty-two years, Bonnie Law Merritt of...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Cleon Patterson, Jr., age 67 of Athens, Georgia (South Jackson Community) who entered into rest Friday, January 15, 2021.  Mr. Patterson was born in Commerce, Georgia the son of the late George and Annie Lee Sargeant Patterson, was a member of Elder Road Baptist Church and was a retired Truck Driver. Survivors include his wife Beverly June Barber Patterson of Athens.  Three daughters, Stacy Nicole Wells ( John...