All Obituaries

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mrs. Alma Annette Aiken, age 88, of Athens, Georgia formerly of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into eternal rest on Tuesday April 30, 2024. Mrs. Aiken was born in Commerce, Georgia the daughter of the late Henry Osborn Parks and the late Lucille Sears Parks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Tim Aiken, sisters, Clara Hemphill, Ruby Sweeney, Frances Roberts, Betty Davis and brothers, Garnett, H.O., Willie and...

Joseph Arnold Ginn, a beloved grandfather, veteran, and expert tile craftsman, passed away peacefully on April 30th, 2024, surrounded by much of his loving family. Born to Alfred and Narcy Ginn in 1944, Joe was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, James and Leonard Ginn, Joe leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion, cherished by his devoted wife of 51 years, Cathy Ginn. Together, they built a life filled with warmth, laughter, and unwavering support, serving as an inspiration...

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mr. Timothy Cain Anglin, age 30, of Pendergrass, Georgia who entered rest Saturday April 27, 2024. Cain was born in Gainesville, Georgia the son of Timothy Dwayne Anglin of Jefferson, GA and Jill Love of Pendergrass, GA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two grandmothers, Shirley Love and Nancy Anglin and aunt, Joy Love. Cain worked as a welder, attended Free Chapel, he lived for hunting and fishing but most of all...

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mrs. Dorothy Gooch Hayes Craven, age 103 of Jefferson, Georgia who passed away Sturday, April 27, 2024.  “Dot” was born in the Jackson Trail Community of Jackson County, daughter of the late Carl Gooch and the late Estelle Hogan Gooch.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband Dewey Lee Hayes.  Mrs. Craven remarried and was preceded in death by Mr. J.W....

  Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mr. Roger “Hardrock” Jackson, age 80 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Tuesday, April 23, 2024.  Hardrock was born in Jefferson, Georgia a son of the late Hoyt C. Jackson and was a Plumbing and Electrical Contractor and a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War.  In addition to his father, Hardrock is preceded by brothers, Steve, Warren “Doodle Bug” and Mike Jackson. Survivors...

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mr. Ronald Burton Fisher, age 84, of Jefferson, Georgia, who passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024. Mr. Fisher was born in Washington, D.C., a son to the late Burton and Frances Fisher. Mr. Fisher was a manager with IBM and was an avid ham radio operator using the call sign W4ALE. In addition to his parents, Mr. Fisher was preceded in death by his sister, Marion Geist. Survivors include his wife, Linda Butler Fisher of Jefferson; son,...

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mr. Homer Thomas”H.T.” Moore, age 89, of Athens, Georgia (South Jackson Community) who entered rest Thursday April 18, 2024. Mr. Moore was born in Jefferson, Georgia the son of the late T.R. Moore and the late Asleen Matthews Moore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joann Watkins Moore, one sister and five brothers. Mr. Moore was in the lumber business with Doug Moore Sawmill and was a member...

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the passing of Mrs. Melanie A. McCarthy, age 66, of Pendergrass, Georgia who entered into eternal rest Wednesday April 17, 2024. Melanie McCarthy was born on August 3, 1957 in Brooklyn, New York. She was  preceded in death by her parents, Stephen Scammacca and Kathryn Pillow Scammacca Drudy; as well as her husband, Christopher J. McCarthy and sister, Kathryn Moschetto.  Mrs. McCarthy worked as an Employee Training Coordinator at...

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mr. Dorsey Randal Cochran, age 62, of Maysville, who passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Mr. Cochran was born on April 8, 1962, a son to Randal Cochran and Eva Mae Murphy Holmes. Mr. Cochran was an automobile mechanic and also worked in housing construction. Mr. Cochran was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Ruth Wade Cochran, his step-father who raised him, Arthur Thomas Holmes and his step-brother, Charles...

  Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mrs. Linda Scales Mitchell, age 80 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered rest Wednesday, April 17, 2024.  Mrs. Mitchell wa born in Homer, Georgia a daughter of the late Paul Scales and the late Beatrice Adams Scales Eubanks.  Mrs. Mitchell retired from the Jefferson City School System, and was a member of Galilee Christian Church.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mitchell is preceded by her husband...