All Obituaries

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Johnny Childs, age 67 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Thursday, December 5, 2019.  Mr. Childs was born in Commerce, Georgia a son of the late George Doris Childs and Reba Bowles Childs of Jefferson.  Mr. Childs was a member of the Arcade Fire Department for twenty-four years, a member of the Jefferson Rescue, the Georgia Fire Fighters Association and was employed with the City of Jefferson Water...

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Dr. Joseph “Jay” Dana Allen III, of Athens, Georgia, who entered into rest on Monday, December 2, 2019 at Bountiful Hills Personal Care Home in Commerce, Georgia. Dr. Allen was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Mr. Joseph Dana Allen Jr. and the late Caroline Faison Allen. Dr. Allen was head of the Psychology Department at the University of Georgia for thirty years, and was a member of St. Gregory the Great Episcopal...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Virginia Kay McWhirter Garrison, age 80, of Jefferson, Georgia, who passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019. Mrs. Garrison was born to the late Barron Polk McWhirter and the late Hattie Thurmond McWhirter. Mrs. Garrison had worked for the Social Security Administration, the Redd House in Jefferson and was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Garrison was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Stewart.   Survivors...

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Eural Eugene Euratis “Gene” Adams Jr., age 84 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest on Wednesday November 27, 2019.  Mr. Adams was born in Orlando, Florida, the son of the late Eural Eugene Euratis Sr. and Emma Stallin Adams.  Mr. Adams served in the United States Army as a Helicopter  Pilot,  retiring with the rank of Lieutenant  Colonel. Mr. Adams is preceded in death by his...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Lewis Franklin (Frank) Shadburn, age 72 of Maysville, Georgia who entered into rest Saturday, November 23, 2019.  Mr. Shadburn was born in Alpharetta, Georgia the son of the late Joe and Ollie Perry Shadburn, was a fifty year Mason and a member of the Matt Masonic Lodge in Cumming and also a member of the Holly Springs United Methodist Church.  A successful Car Salesman for thirty - eight years, Mr. Shadburn was...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Joshua Alton “Josh” Smith, age 27 of Commerce, Georgia who entered into rest Friday, November 22, 2019.  Mr. Smith was born in Winder, Georgia a son of Eddie Smith of Commerce and Tammy Hayes of Gainesville.  Mr. Smith was an Arborist with Campbell Tree Service and was of the Christian Faith.  Mr. Smith is preceded by grandparents, Doyle and Darlene Smith, Larry Chambers, and Phil Hayes, along...

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Reba Odessa Jones Shields, 102 years of age of Blountstown, Florida who passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 at her home. Reba was born August 6, 1917 in Winder, Georgia to the late Andrew F. Jones and Callie N. (Gurley) Jones. She was baptized at the Galilee Christian Church as a young bride. She was the owner and operator of a beauty salon in Dade County, Florida and in 1968 she and her husband moved to Blountstown, Florida where she...

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Drane Reginald Wilbanks, age 67, of Winder, Georgia, who passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019.  Mr. Wilbanks was born in Commerce, Georgia, a son to the late John E. Wilbanks Jr. and the late Betty Jo Langford Wilbanks. Mr. Wilbanks was the founder and owner of Drane’s Sauce and was a sales associate with Home Depot in Winder. In addition to his parents, Mr. Wilbanks was preceded in death by his brother, Charles...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Mary Parr Martin, age 76, of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Saturday, November 16, 2019. Mrs. Martin was born in Pendergrass, Georgia, a daughter to the late J.D. and Inez Bennett Parr. Mrs. Martin was a Homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh “Boy” Martin, and her brother, Leroy “Buck” Parr.   Mrs. Martin is survived by her son, Arthur “Ott” Martin and his wife Sharon...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Charles Louis Dennis, Jr., age 61 of Homer, Georgia who entered into rest Friday, November 15, 2019.  Mr. Dennis was born in Atlanta, Georgia the son of the late Charles Louis Dennis, Sr. and the late Betty Sue Massey Langford. Survivors include two daughters, Jessica Richardson and her husband Lee of Jefferson and Jenni Espina and her husband Ronnie of Jefferson.  Two grandchildren, Lola Richardson, and Tinsley...