All Obituaries

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Sarah Barnett Gee, age 84 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Thursday, May 28, 2020.  Mrs. Gee was born in Jefferson, Georgia a daughter of the late Henry Polk Barnett and the late Ida Grey Sudderth Barnett. was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Jefferson, a graduate of Berry College.  Mrs. Gee “Gee-Gee” as she was lovingly known by students and friends, enjoyed a successful thirty year...

    LOCAL ARTIST DIES: JANE THURMOND BRASWELL   Jane Thurmond Braswell, age 90 of Athens, Georgia died May 24, 2020.  Jane was born September 19, 1929 in Athens, Georgia.  Jane attended Clarke County Schools and North Georgia College in Dahlonega.  She was a member of the Athens First Methodist Church and Boggs Chapel Methodist Church.  Jane was an Art Student of Mr. Jack Parr of Athens for many years.  Her favorite...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Thomas “Tom” Mark Leggett, age 59 of Nicholson, Georgia who entered into rest Thursday, May 21, 2020.  Mr. Leggett was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Thomas Joseph Alexander Leggett and Kathleen Theresa Huffnagle Leggett of Evans, Georgia.  Mr. Leggett was a Project Manager with Frito-Lay Company, enjoyed football and his grandkids. Survivors in addition to his mother are his wife,...

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Frederick A. Trunk, age 82, of Jefferson, who passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Mr. Trunk was born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey to the late Edgar and Ruth Burke Trunk. Mr. Trunk married Marjorie Passetti Trunk on June 28, 1958 and he was a organ and piano sales representative for Rodgers Organs and Musical Instruments. Fred loved to play the organ and had made many records back in the 1960’s and 1970’s and he was the current...

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Douglas McArthur Moore, age 77, of Nicholson, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020. Mr. Moore was born in Jackson County, a son to the late Tom Ross Moore and the late Asleen Victoria Matthews Moore. Mr. Moore was a supervisor with The Utilities Company and owned and operated Moore’s Tree Service. Mr. Moore was a member of the Antioch United Methodist Church in Nicholson. In addition to his parents, Mr. Moore was preceded in death...

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Leeroy Crane, age 70, of Jefferson, who passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020. Mr. Crane was born in Commerce, Georgia, a son to the late Mr. and Mrs. Ollie and Jimmie Lou Garrison Crane. Mr. Crane co-owned A and A Battery in Gainesville and was a member of the Jackson County Baptist Church in Jefferson. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Crane of Jefferson; daughter, Wendy Taylor and her husband Michael of Jefferson; brothers, Marvin Crane and...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Bobby Randolph age 76, of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Wednesday, May 13, 2020. A son to the late J.P. Randolph and Eva May Clark Randolph, he was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church and worked for Porter Insulation. In addition to his parents, Mr. Randolph is preceded in death by his  son, Alvin Sims, and brother Eddie Hopkins Jr.   Survivors include sons Robert Randolph (Mary) of Jefferson, Norris Sims of Athens,...

Mr. Richard Ross Hardigree, age 67, entered into rest on Monday, May 11, 2020. He was a 1970 graduate of Butler High School and member of the Marching Band. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Curtis and Edna Grace; his brother, Davis and sister Judy Helm. He is survived by his children, Shelley O'Conner, Melanie (Donny) Skinner and three grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on a later date. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson. 706-367-5467  

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Emma Mae Ogletree Webb, age 92 of Maysville, Georgia who entered into rest Sunday, May 10, 2020.  Mrs. Webb was born in Jefferson, Georgia a daughter of the late Ben and Ada Motes Ogletree, was a member of Holly Springs United Methodist Church and was a lifelong Beautician.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Webb is preceded by her husband Mr. Delow Webb, sister, Helen Whitehead, and two brothers; Benny and Calvin...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Joan Whitmire (Wilson), age 81 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Thursday, May 7, 2020.  Mrs. Whitmire was born in Jefferson, Georgia, one of eleven children to the late Paul and Kate McDougald Whitmire, was a member of Cave Springs Baptist Church and was retired from Walmart Corporation and was formerly a retail sales clerk with Tabo’s Grocery in Jefferson for many years.  In addition to her parents,...