All Obituaries

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Gloria Lynn Pearson Smith, age 71 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Friday, June 14, 2019.  Mrs. Smith was born in Athens, Georgia, the daughter of the late Ralph and Frances Standridge Pearson, was a retired seamstress and a member of Oconee Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Smith is preceded by two brothers; Jimmy Michael Pearson and Ralph Daniel Pearson. Survivors include her husband...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Eddie Lee Lively, age 38 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Wednesday, June 12, 2019.  Mr. Lively was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia a son of the late Phillip Lively and Debra Sammons Lively of Jefferson.   Survivors in addition to his mother are a brother, Robert Lively of Jefferson, two sisters, Shyann Cannon and Hailey Bonce, both of Jefferson. Graveside services will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, June...

    Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Robbie Ann Mauldin, age 75, of Hoschton, Georgia who passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Mrs. Mauldin was a daughter to the late Bill and Ann Johnson Watkins. Mrs. Mauldin was a Postal Carrier with the United States Post Office and a member of the Center United Methodist Church in Hoschton. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mauldin was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Mauldin and her brother, Mike...

    Gwen Hutcheson died peacefully in her sleep on June 5, 2019. Gwen was born in Porterdale, Georgia on February 5, 1928 to Rosa Lee Tomlin Norris and William Thomas Norris, Sr.  For 60 years, Gwen served as a teacher and educational leader, advocating for and modeling excellence in Social Studies. Gwen earned degrees from Berry College (B.A. English), Miami University of Ohio (M.A. History), and the University of Georgia (Ed.S.). She taught students in kindergarten...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Mildred Sanders Garrison, age 85 of Maysville, Georgia who entered into rest Monday, June 3, 2019.  Mrs. Garrison was born in Jefferson, Georgia a daughter of the late Arthur Hubert Sanders and the late Mamie Odell Turpin Sanders, was a homemaker and a member of Dry Pond United Methodist Church.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Garrison is preceded by a brother, J.T. Sanders, a sister, Mary Evelyn Highfield and her...

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. John H. Fisher III, age 72, formerly of Greenville, Mississippi, who passed away peacefully on Friday, May 31, 2019, at his sister and niece’s home in Jefferson, Georgia.  He was the son of the late John H. Fisher Jr., of Tahoka, Texas and the late Novella Corona of Houston, Texas. He was a graduate of the University of Houston. Mr. Fisher retired from Industrial Dynamics, Redondo Beach, California in 2005 as Production Line...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Cezanne “Cissy” Potts Wood, age 55 of Commerce, Georgia who entered into rest Monday, May 27, 2019.  Cissy was born in Athens, Georgia, the daughter of the late Harry Locke Potts and the late Raja Bullock Potts, and was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church.  A retired Educator, Cissy was a Graduate of the University of Georgia having received her Specialist Degree in Education and taught at Johnson...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Olive June Croslin, lovingly known as “Granny”, age 87 of Jefferson who entered into rest Saturday, May 25, 2019.  Mrs. Croslin was born in Jackson County, Illinois, a daughter of the late Willard Earl Stearns and the late Verna Leota Lambert Stearns. A graduate from Vanderbilt-Peabody University, Nashville, Tennessee, Mrs. Croslin was employed by Troy University in Troy, Alabama. Upon retirement, Mrs. Croslin...

    Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Betty Yvonne Stone Weatherly, age 71, Athens, Georgia of the South Jackson Community, who passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Mrs. Weatherly was born in Sayre, Pennsylvania, a daughter to Mrs. Doris Elaine Inman Stone of Athens and the late Raymond Myron Stone.  Mrs. Weatherly was a member of Crooked Creek Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Choir. Mrs. Weatherly earned her Masters Degree in education from...

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Michael Aaron Seagraves, age 39 of Bogart, Georgia (South Jackson Community) who entered into rest Wednesday, May 22, 2019.  Mr. Seagraves was born in Athens, Georgia a son of the late Rickey Edward Seagraves and Sally Gibson Harper and was self - employed in the Auto Paint and Body Repair business.  In addition to his father, Mr. Seagraves is preceded by a sister; Gina Seagraves. Survivors are his mother and step - father, Sally...