Evans Funeral Home

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Dr. James Daniel "Dan" Gray age 83 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered rest Sunday, April 10, 2022. Mr. Gray was born in Randolph, Alabama, the son of the late James Smith Gray and the late Bernice Smitherman Gray, was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, former member of the Jefferson Rotary Club and a Volunteer with Helping Hands at Jefferson Elementary School. Mr. Gray served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves and was a Graduate of the University of Alabama and Georgia State University having received his PHD, Bachelors and, Masters Degrees, and enjoyed a successful career as an Educator, retiring as the Vice...

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mr. Gene O'Neal McElroy, age 81 of Commerce, Georgia who entered rest Saturday, March 5, 2022. Mr. McElroy was born in Comer, Georgia, a son of the late J.C. and Jonnie Merle Booth McElroy, was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, retired from Southern Bell and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson. In addition to his parents, Mr. McElroy is preceded by his wife, Marie Dean McElroy, brothers, Ronald and Troy and a sister, Mary. Survivors include a son, Todd O'Neal McElroy and his wife Ruth of Commerce. Grandson, Zane McElroy, and great grandchildren, Carrigan and Mattilyn McElroy. In accordance with the wishes of Mr....

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mr. C. Gene Bennett, age, 82 of Nicholson, Georgia who entered rest Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Mr. Bennett was born in Valdosta, Georgia a son of the late Lee and Louelle Kendricks Bennett. Sgt. Maj. Bennett was retired from the U.S. Army and was a member of the Albert Gordon Post 56 of the American Legion where he served as Commander and was a member of the Athens First Presbyterian Church. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bennett is preceded by sisters, Ruth Williams and Mae Picket and brothers, D.S., Franklin, Joe, and Ray Bennett. Survivors include his wife Gloria Jean Adams Bennett of Nicholson. Daughters, Leslie Gandy of...

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Ms. Dorothy Eris Bryant Overton, age 89 of Homer, Georgia, formerly a resident of Jefferson for thirty four years, who entered rest Friday, February 25, 2022. Ms. Overton was born in LaGrange, Georgia a daughter of the late William Clifford Bryant and the late Cora Lee Williamson Bryant, was retired from AT & T and was a member of Unity Methodist Church in LaGrange. In addition to her parents, Ms. Overton is preceded by a son, Mack Clifford Overton, sister, Juanita Bryant Heath and two brothers, Jerry and Noel T. Bryant. Survivors include two daughters, Teresa Smith (Jim) of Homer, Rosalyn Gilgan (Dan) of White. Four...

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mrs. Doris Jewel Wetter Chapin, age 84 of Maysville, Georgia who entered rest Thursday, February 10, 2022. Mrs. Chapin was born in Cabarrus, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Paul Alexander Wetter and the late Vida Temple Hatley Wetter. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Chapin is preceded by her husband, Arthur R. Chapin and was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, Ronald Chapin of Athens, and Thomas Chapin of Florida. Two daughters, Linda Ryholt, and Debbie Whetham, both of Texas. One brother, William Wetter of North Carolina. Eight grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren also...

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mr. Thomas Phillip Peavey, age 77 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered rest Sunday, January 30, 2022. Mr. Peavey was born in Boston MA, the son of the late Paul E. Peavey and the late Marie R. Bean Peavey. Mr. Peavey was retired from the Construction Industry. Survivors include his wife, Deborah Anne Surette Peavey of Jefferson. Daughter, Stephanie Owens, three sons, Richard Peavey, Ronald Peavey and Steven Peavey. Three brothers, Paul Peavey, Joseph Peavey and James Peavey. Twelve grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren also survive. Memorial services will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday, February 4, 2022 from the Chapel of Evans Funeral...

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Ms. Cynthia "Cindy" Hall Wood, age 60 of Gastonia, North Carolina who went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Ms. Wood was born in Carrollton, Georgia a daughter of the late William Alvin Hall and the late Mary Louise Bracknell Hall of Oakwood. Ms. Wood was a graduate of Lanier Technical College and most recently worked as a Customer Support Representative. In addition to her parents, Ms. Wood is preceded in death by her daughter, Hannah Marie Wood. Survivors include her son, Taylor Wood and his wife Charley of Hoschton; three sisters, June Quattlebaum (Hartwell) of Oakwood, Nelia Hall Davis of Gastonia, and Pam...

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Timothy "Tim" Charles Snabes, age 67, of Jefferson, Georgia, who entered rest on Monday, January 24, 2022. Mr. Snabes was born in Dearborn, Michigan the son of Casmir J. Snabes and the late Yvonne Kohlstrand Snabes. Mr. Snabes was also preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Snabes. He was a 1979 graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in nursing. Mr. Snabes worked as a critical care registered nurse with Emory Hospital Midtown, Atlanta, Georgia. Survivors include his wife, Susan Anne Snabes of Jefferson, GA; daughter, Kristen Muirhead (Clay) of Greenville, SC; two sons, Erik Snabes (Kate) of Denver, CO and, Jeffrey...

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson, Georgia announces the death of Mr. Wilson Gearhardt Freeze, age 90 of Jefferson who entered rest Thursday, December 23, 2021. Mr. Freeze was born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania a son of the late Marl and Katherine Gyllespie Freeze, was a forty-year Veteran of the U.S. Army where he specialized in Topographical Engineering. In addition to his parents, Mr. Freeze is preceded by the mother of his children, Mittie Ann Cathcart Freeze, and his second wife, Marjorie Morris Freeze along with a son, Brian Freeze. Survivors include two sons, Gary Robert Freeze of Jefferson, Georgia, and Rodney Blaine Freeze of New York. Grandchildren, Sherry Ann Blackburn, Gary...

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Kimberly Anne Powell Rainey, age 51 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Saturday, October 23, 2021. Mrs. Rainey was born in Sumter, South Carolina, the daughter of Dennis and Jan Wilson Powell of Kathleen, Georgia. Mrs. Rainey was a member of Christ Place Church in Oakwood and was a high school teacher with the Jefferson City School System. Being a very caring person, Mrs. Rainey was very much involved in the lives of her children and the lives of her students and was a loving servant of God. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Rainey is survived by her husband James Kevin Rainey of Jefferson. Daughter, Kaylynn Adams and her husband...

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Anna Teresa Hix, age 62, of Conyers, Georgia, who passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Mrs. Hix was born in Atlanta, Georgia, a daughter to the late Loy Wesley Ekard and the late Lottie Lorene Queen Ekard. Mrs. Hix was a 1977 graduate of Jefferson High School in Jefferson, Georgia. Mrs. Hix was a member of the Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Conyers, where she sang in the choir, performed solos and was a Branch Manager for the People's Bank in Conyers, Georgia for twenty-five years. The most important part of life to her, was her family and grandchildren, to whom she lovingly was known as "Mimi". Survivors include her husband, Greg...

Richard Thomas Layfield of Hoschton passed from this life and entered into Heaven on September 27, 2021 at the age of 71. Richard was born on August 12, 1950 to Ira Thomas Layfield and Elaine Hill Layfield (preceded by both in death) and grew up in Atlanta. After completing military service as an Army medic and serving as an officer with the Atlanta Police Department, he returned to school and earned a degree in Mathematics from Georgia State University and graduate degrees in Math Education and School Leadership from The University of Georgia. While attending Georgia State, he met and married Jane, his loving wife of 46 years. After beginning his teaching career in DeKalb County, Richard...

Mrs. Lenora "Duck" Elder Langford passed away in Lafayette, Colorado on Saturday September 18, 2021 at the age of 93. She was born in Jefferson, Georgia on November 19, 1927, the daughter of David Eddie Elder and Ola Hanson Elder and resided in Lawrenceville, Georgia for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernice Jackson Langford, son Ed Langford, two brothers and two sisters. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Andy and Joan Langford of Louisville, Colorado; two sisters, Leola Adams of Hartwell and Joyce Carlisle of Gainesville; six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Mrs. Langford was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed a long career in retail,...

Ms. Dale Allison Pratt, age 72, of Hoschton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Ms. Pratt was born in Union, South Carolina, a daughter to the late Sybil Hicks Pratt and the late Horace Lamar Pratt, Jr. Survivors include her husband, Glenn Moore, Jr. of Hoschton; children, James Walter Cool and his wife Christi of Hoschton; Allison Cool Coulter and her husband G. Lanier Coulter, Jr. of Jefferson; brother, Horace Lamar Pratt, III and his wife Jenny of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Emmaline "Emma" Kimberly Coulter and Jackson Lanier Coulter also survives. A Celebration of Life event will be held in the fall of this year. Evans Funeral Home, Inc, 1350 Winder Highway,...

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Donald "Don" Lee Eberhart, age 79 of Winder, Georgia who entered into rest Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Mr. Eberhart was born in Fort Payne, Alabama, a son of the late Homer Lee Eberhart and the late Odell Simpson Eberhart, was retired from General Motors after forty-two years of service and was a Charter Member of The Jackson County Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Mr. Eberhart is preceded by a brother Rex Allen Eberhart. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Arther Eberhart of Winder, son, Jeffrey Lee Eberhart and his wife Ginger of Douglasville, Georgia, daughter, Dana Wright and her husband Matt of Rocky Mount, North Carolina. ...

Marie Dean McElroy, age 77 of Commerce, Georgia passed away on July 29, 2021. Marie was born in Danielsville, Georgia to the late Joe Worley Dean and Bertie Lee Coile Dean. She graduated from Madison County High School in 1962, was immediately hired by American Telephone & Telegraph in Atlanta, where she retired with 40 years service as manager in various departments. She was married to Gene O'Neal McElroy on October 26, 1963. Marie was a member of First Baptist Church in Jefferson, Georgia; she was a member of Sunday School Class Adult 3, and also taught Vacation Bible School as well as assisting with the Children' Choir. She is survived by her husband Gene McElroy, son Todd O'Neal...

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, Florida, and three nephews Robert, Richard, and Lee Summers. Mr. Bishop was a retired Deputy Sheriff from the Knox County Sheriff's Office. He was known as "Arch Bishop" during his many years of doing D.J. work in Knoxville and recently online. Randy...

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 later moved back to Atlanta and lived there for many years. Nancy worked as a Home Economist at Rich's Department Store right out of college, eventually focusing on being a mother and homemaker. Upon reentering the work force she owned a...

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mr. Donald Wayne "Don" Thomas, age 70 of Covington, Georgia. Mr. Thomas was born in Atlanta, Georgia a son of the late David Thomas, Jr. and the. Late Margie Jean Cook Thomas. Mr. Thomas was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator with the Hanson Company. In addition to his parents, Mr. Thomas is preceded by a brother Steve Thomas. Survivors include three brothers, Rick Thomas and his wife Melanie of Commerce, Bobby Thomas and his wife Selena of Adolphus, Kentucky, and John Thomas of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Sister, Beth Morris and her husband Rodney of Fernandina Beach, Florida. A life-long friend, John Martin "J.W." also survives along...

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mr. Thomas Carroll Aderhold, age 90, of Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia, who passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021. Mr. Aderhold was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 8, 1930, spent his teenage years in St. Simon's Island and graduated from high school from Glynn Academy in Brunswick, Georgia, in 1948. Mr. Aderhold was the son of the late Jones Harber Aderhold Sr., and Frances Holder Aderhold. He was the grandson of the late Mr. & Mrs. John Nathaniel Holder of Jefferson, Georgia and the late Mr. & Mrs. Francis Hymer Aderhold of Commerce, Georgia. After attending Georgia Tech and serving in the US Marine Corps, Tom spent the bulk of...

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mr. Burton Robert "Bob"Evans, age 91 of Atlanta, Georgia (formerly of Jefferson, Georgia) who entered into rest Saturday, May 1, 2021. Mr. Evans was born in Harvey, Illinois the son of the late Burton Webb Evans and the late Ruth Carlson Evans. Mr. Evans was a U.S. Navy Veteran and served as a Medical Corpsman during the Korean War, received his MA in Education and his PHD in Entomology from the University of Maryland, Degree in History from Milliken University in Decatur Illinois, Master of Public Health from Tulane University and was retired as a Scientist Director of the U.S. Public Health Service. Mr. Evans and his family lived...