All Obituaries

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Thomas Patrick “Tom” Whitehead,  age 66, of Hoschton, Georgia, who passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018 in Hoschton, Georgia. Mr. Whitehead was born in Atlanta, Georgia a son of the late Charles and Betty Yarborgh Whitehead.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Whitehead was preceded in death by his son, Geoff Whitehead. Mr. Whitehead was a U.S. Air force veteran, having served during the Vietnam War, loved Bluegrass Music,...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Leon Douglas “Ponchie” Beck, age 76 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Saturday, October 13, 2018.  Mr. Beck was born in Jefferson, Georgia, the son of the late Roy Leon Beck and the late Alma Kathryn Mathis Beck and was a member of Dry Pond United Methodist Church. Mr. Beck retired from Jackson Electric and had worked for the Jackson County Voter Registrars Office for forty-one years, currently serving...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Juanita Rooks Duck, age 86, of Braselton, Georgia who entered into rest Thursday, October 11, 2018.  Mrs. Duck was born in Winder, Georgia the daughter of the late Fred and Allie Freeman Rooks, was a member of Northeast Church where she was a long time member of the Martha Sunday School Class, and was a homemaker and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Duck is...

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. David Dewitt Gooch, age 70 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Thursday, October 11, 2018. Mr. Gooch was born in Athens, Georgia a son of the late Dover and Lanelle Howard Gooch, was a member of White Plains Baptist Church and a retired Truck Driver and Homebuilder.  Mr. Gooch was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War where he was awarded the Purple Heart and was a member of LZ Friendly, Madison County Chapter. Survivors...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Martha Louise Hale Duke, age 100 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Monday, October 8, 2018.  Mrs. Duke was born in Jackson County, Georgia a daughter of the late George and Ruby Mae Woodall Hale, was a member of Jefferson First United Methodist Church and was as homemaker.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Duke is preceded by brothers, Travis and Ferrell Hale, sisters, Frances Foster and Betty Archer, son,...

Mrs. Mary Lee Martin Hise, age 86, formerly of LaFayette, Georgia died Monday, October 8th   in Jefferson, Georgia, where she had resided since June 1, 2013   A native of Walker County, she was born February 21, 1932, daughter of Julian Leroy “Red” and Sonie Ruth Swanson Martin.   In addition to her husband of 60 years, Leon Franklin “Frank” Hise, she is preceded in death by her parents, sister Betty Frances Martin Vess, brothers Ross...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Shirley Clanton Mitchell, age 72, of Pendergrass, Georgia who entered into rest October 6, 2018.  Mrs. Mitchell was born in Chamblee, Georgia to the late James and Ethel Dickerson Clanton.  Mrs. Mitchell had been employed in the Financial Services Industry and was of the Baptist Faith.   Survivors include her husband, Benny Mitchell, Pendergrass, Georgia; son, Jeff Womack and wife Jennifer, Braselton, Georgia;...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Nolan Kent “Goob” Griffith, age 64 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Thursday, October 4, 2018.  Mr. Griffith was born in Athens, Georgia a son of the late Harold and Rose Mary Dalton Griffith. Kent was self - employed in the Construction Industry, and was also a Disabled Veteran of the U.S. Navy.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Griffith is also preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Rebecca...

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Noel Dean Hutchins, age 50, of Jefferson, Georgia. Mr. Hutchins passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at St Mary’s Hospital in Athens.  He was born in Winder, Georgia.  Mr. Hutchins served four years in the US Army. He was preceded in death by his Brother, Stevie Hutchins and his Stepfather, Marty Robinson.  Survivors include his Mother, Saralyn Robinson, Father and Stepmother, Larry and Nell Hutchins, Daughter, Madison...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Charles Elbert Lowe, Jr., age 58 of Commerce, Georgia who entered into rest Tuesday, October 2, 2018.  Mr. Lowe was born in Atlanta, Georgia the son of Mr. Charles Elbert Lowe, Sr. and the late Betty Louise Gaston Lowe.  Mr. Lowe was a self employed Welder and Heavy Equipment Operator and loved growing several acres of Sunflowers and Wildflowers. Survivors in addition to his father, are a daughter, Ava Padgett of...