All Obituaries

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Irene Eubanks Franklin, age 83 of Commerce, Georgia who entered into rest Saturday, May 19, 2018. Mrs. Franklin was born in Tucker, Georgia a daughter of the late James and Grace Johnson Eubanks, was a homemaker and a member of Beaverdam Baptist Church in Commerce.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Franklin is preceded by two sisters, Janet Eubanks and Louise Hayes, brother J.C. Eubanks and her husband Clarence...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Gary Neil Patton, age 61, of Talmo, Georgia, who passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Mr. Patton was born in Winder, Georgia, a son to the late Dewitt George Washington Patton and the late Vera Dean Pethel Patton. Mr. Patton worked as a sheet metal operator for Cottrell Trailers and was a member of the Savior House Ministries. In addition to his parents, Mr. Patton was preceded in death by his brother, Danny Dwight...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Glenda Gee Tolbert, age 75 of Pendergrass, Georgia who entered into rest Friday, May 18, 2018. Mrs. Tolbert was born in Pendergrass, Georgia, the daughter of the late Glenn and Hilda White Gee, was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson where she directed the choir, served as pianist and or organist for forty-three years.  Mrs. Tolbert was a Graduate of Brenau University where she received her Degree...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Margie Trammell Lord, age 83 of Statham, Georgia who entered into rest Saturday, May 12, 2018. Mrs. Lord was born in Talmo, Georgia, a daughter of the late Willie Oscar Trammell and the late Ruby Jarrett Trammell.  Mrs. Lord attended Jefferson Church, was a homemaker and in addition to her parents is preceded in death by her husband Worth “Pug” Lord.   Survivors include two sons,...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Bettye Ruth Rucker, age 67 of Commerce, Georgia who entered into rest Friday, May 11, 2018. Ms. Rucker was born in Commerce, Georgia a daughter of the late Thurmond Rucker and Alice Blanche Rucker of Commerce. Ms. Rucker was of the Christian Faith and first retired from Stand Coosa Thacker after twenty-five years of service and later from the Commerce Police Department after twenty-three years of...

  The children of Faye Spencer and the late John Spencer, owners of Spencer’s Slope Nursery (Now Closed) announce the death of their mother, Faye Edmonds Spencer who was born in Valdosta, Georgia the daughter of the late Thomas Leslie Edmonds and the late Lexie Dunlap Edmonds.  Mrs. Spencer was a member of Galilee Christian Church and was a homemaker.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Spencer was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas Earl Edmonds...

   Hilda Blackstock Tonge, 98, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at her home.  She was born on the Blackstock farm October 7, 1919, the daughter of Leila Bailey and Clarence Blackstock.  She was educated at the Martin Institute and went on to attend the Georgia State Women’s College in Milledgeville, graduating with a degree in home economics.  She returned to Jefferson where she taught fourth grade at Jefferson Elementary school...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Ruby Martin Lord, age 83 of Maysville, Georgia who entered into rest Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Mrs. Lord was born in Jefferson, Georgia a daughter of the late John and Selic Whitlock Martin, was retired from the Textile Industry after forty-five years and was a member of Victory Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lord is preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Davis, and a brother, Elmer...

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Lisa Michelle Garmon Ledbetter, age 51, of Jefferson, Georgia, who passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Mrs. Ledbetter was born Decatur, Georgia and was a Cosmetologist for many years. She owned and operated Salon 51 in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Mrs. Ledbetter was preceded in death by her mother, Marie Bunn and her brother, Raymond Mathis. Survivors include her two loving grandchildren, Grayson and Cody Evans of Winder, husband, William...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Kerry Lynn Rutkowski Akkent, age 52 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Monday, April 30, 2018.  Mrs. Akkent was born in New Jersey, a daughter of the late Bernard Rutkowski and Joan Nichols Rutkowski of Brick, New Jersey.  Mrs. Akkent was a member of St. Catherine Laboure’ Catholic Church and was a Technical Writer with Lucent Technology.   Survivors include her husband...