All Obituaries

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Thomas Howard Jackson, age 79 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Thursday, January 23, 2020.  Mr. Jackson was born in Madison, Georgia the son of the late Gus and Minnie Moss Jackson, was of the Christian Faith, and was the Owner of ACE Flooring.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Jackson is preceded by eight siblings. Survivors include his wife Lissa Sinclair Jackson of Jefferson.  Two daughters,...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Larry Alfred Roland “Poss” Brooks, age 77 of Pendergrass, Georgia who entered into rest Wednesday, January 22, 2020.  Mr. Brooks was born in Pendergrass, Georgia a son of the late John B. and Essie Irene Brooks, he was the owner and operator of a paint store , and was a retired restaurant owner and of the Christian Faith.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Brooks is preceded by a brother, John Robert...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Audrey Wells Tucker, age 87 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Wednesday, January 22, 2020.  Mrs. Tucker was born in Wild Cove, White Bay, Newfoundland, Canada.  Mrs. Tucker was the daughter of the late Hector and Rita Jacobs Wells and was a homemaker and loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Tucker is survived by her husband, Mr. Franklin D. Tucker of Jefferson.  Two sons, Eric D. Tucker of Tucker,...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Barbara Faye Whitehead Rowland, age 83 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Thursday, January 16, 2020.  Mrs. Rowland was born in Jefferson, Georgia a daughter of the late Leo and Ludie Martin Whitehead, was a homemaker, and a member of Brockton Road Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Rowland is preceded by two sisters, Dorothy Pierce and Ruth Jacks.   Survivors include her husband William...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Douglas “Doug” Allen Catron, age 61 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Thursday, January 16, 2020.  Mr. Catron was born in Duluth, Georgia a son of the late Robert And Lucille Beal Catron and was retired from Scientific Atlanta after twenty - five years of service.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Catron is preceded by two brothers, Robert and Terry Catron. Survivors include his wife, Marcia...

  Mr. Billy Thomas Phillips, age 76 of Chesapeake, Virginia went to glory on January 13, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.  He had many struggles along the way with his health, but the Lord decided it was time for him to go to his eternal home. Billy was born in Hoschton, Georgia to Ruby and Ralph Phillips, and moved to Chesapeake, Virginia in 1983, where he lived with his mom Ruby Healan and his loving step-father Carl Healan, who loved him as his own.  He...

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Mike Withrow, age 66 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Sunday, January 12, 2020.  Mr. Withrow was born in Murphy, North Carolina, a son of the late Earl and Arlene Withrow.  Mr. Withrow was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson and had enjoyed a career spanning thirty - nine years with Jackson EMC as an Electrical Engineer.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Withrow is also preceded by his...

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Larry Hanks Scott, age 63 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Saturday, January 11, 2020.  Mr. Scott, was born in Memphis, Tennessee a son of the late Arthur E. Scott and Jean Hanks Scott of Covington, TN., and was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church.  Mr. Scott was a successful small business owner having recently retired from his Roofing Contracting Company, RTS Inc.. Survivors in addition to Mr....

  Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. James Thomas Williamson, age 81, Athens, Georgia, (South Jackson Community), who passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020. Mr. Williamson was the son of the late Sol and Carrie Mae Beckham Williamson. Mr. Williamson was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Eatonton, Georgia and was a retired Line Inspector with Georgia Power Company.  Mr. Williamson was also a veteran of the United States Air Force. In addition to his...

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Mary Bradley Thornton, age 75, of Commerce, Georgia, who passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020. Mrs. Thornton was born in Atlanta, Georgia, a daughter to the late Joseph Gladstone Bradley and the late Orleana King Bradley. Mrs. Thornton was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Ellis Elliott Thornton of Commerce; sons, William Darrell Smith and his wife Tina of Flowery Branch, Eric Daren Smith of Commerce; sister, Frances...