All Obituaries

  Emma Lou (Buffington) Weldon, age 74 of Jefferson, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Mrs. Weldon was married to her beloved husband William Lonnie Weldon for forty- two years.  Emma Lou was a central figure in her family’s world and a devoted Christian Woman. Born in Hall County on April 20, 1947, to the late Smith and Georgia Buffington.  She is preceded in death by her siblings, brother Edward (Mary) Buffington and sister Margie (Otis)...

  Mr. Charles Randall “Randy” Bishop, age 69, formerly of Knoxville, entered into rest Saturday, June 12, 2021 in Athens, Georgia.  Randy was preceded in death by his parents, William B. and Doris S. Bishop and brother Sgt. William B. Bishop II.  He is survived by his siter, Vickie B. Summers and his wife Regina S. Bishop both of Nicholson, Georgia.  Also survived by son, James Bishop of Knoxville, stepdaughter, Lisa Thoma of West Palm Beach,...

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Paul Edwin Bullock, age 82 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Sunday, June 6, 2021.  Mr. Bullock wasborn in Winterville, Georgia to the late Coke C Bullock and the late Mary Pauline McCurley and was a retired Bail Bondsmen. In addition to his parents Mr. Bullock is preceded in death by his sister Mildred B Parten and brother Pete Bullock.   Mr. Bullock is survived by his wife Alice McDonald Bullock of Jefferson, son...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Barbara Brooks Waters, age 86 of Pendergrass, Georgia who entered into rest Saturday, June 5, 2021.  Mrs. Waters was born in Latimore, North Carolina a daughter of the late Samuel R. and Gladys Jolley Brooks.  Mrs. Waters was a retired Medical Secretary from Pediatric Associates and a member of the Mountain Creek Baptist Church.  Mrs. Waters was instrumental in starting the Pendergrass Library many years ago...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Dennis Dee Drehouse, age 73 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Tuesday, June 1, 2021.  Mr. Drehouse was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of the late Harry Frances Drehouse and the late Vera Eiben Drehouse.  Mr. Drehouse was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served during the Vietnam Era, and was a retired Estimator for Superior Heating and Cooling. Survivors include his wife Phyllis Gentzler Drehouse...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Patricia Ann Tate, age 84, of Gray, Georgia, who passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021. Mrs. Tate was born in Thomaston, Georgia, a daughter to the late Thomas Woodall and the late Willie Sexton Headrick. Mrs. Tate owned a dental office and had attended Peoples Baptist Church in Morrow, Georgia. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Tate is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joel Tate Sr., and her sons, Billy Joel Tate Jr. and Thomas...

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Connie Ruth Cochran, age 67, of Maysville, who passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Mrs. Cochran was born in Commerce, Georgia, a daughter to the late Mr. and Mrs. Howard and Florine Wade. Mrs. Cochran was a certified nursing assistant and attended the Pleasant Acres Church in Maysville. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cochran was preceded in death by her brother, Tommy Wade. Survivors include her husband, Dorsey Cochran of Maysville;...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Wilton Randolph “Will” Savage, age, 66 of Pendergrass, Georgia who entered into rest Wednesday, May 26, 2021.  Mr. Savage was born in Baldwin, Georgia a son of the late Clark Roger Savage and the late Mammie Viola Parr Savage.  Mr. Savage was a member of Tignall Baptist Church and worked in maintenance with Pilgrims Pride.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Savage is preceded in death by four...

Nancy Buchan Alexander passed away on May 26, 2021, at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Athens, Georgia.   Nancy was born in Tallahassee, Florida on November 20, 1936, the only child of Horton and Myrick Buchan.  She was a graduate of Leon County High School and Florida State University. Nancy married George Lemuel Alexander on April 13, 1963, and they lived in Atlanta, where daughter Elisabeth was born and then Macon, Georgia, where Emily was born.  The family...

      Lois Marie Cole, 89 of the Gardens of Gainesville, Gainesville, Georgia passed away on May 23, 2021, following an extended illness. Lois was born on November 01, 1931, in Homer, Nebraska to the late Alfred and Gertrude Hamilton.  Lois never knew her father, who died when she was 6 months old.  Mrs. Cole is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Don Cole, daughters, Julie Cole of Paris, France and Teresa Cole of New Orleans, Louisiana, and her...