Evans family in Jones County celebrates and remembers 50 years

  • A release of 12 balloons from family members who are descendants of the family in honor of their passed loved ones.
    A release of 12 balloons from family members who are descendants of the family in honor of their passed loved ones.
  • The Evans Family Memorial Park located on Altman Road in Jones County honors the family of Martha and Monroe Evans.
    The Evans Family Memorial Park located on Altman Road in Jones County honors the family of Martha and Monroe Evans.
  • The family lighting candles at the instruction of Delores Roberts in remembrance of Martha, Monroe, their 12 children, and others.
    The family lighting candles at the instruction of Delores Roberts in remembrance of Martha, Monroe, their 12 children, and others.
  • Bricks are placed in the middle of the Evans Family Memorial Park to remember those who have passed on.
    Bricks are placed in the middle of the Evans Family Memorial Park to remember those who have passed on.
    Story and phtoos by Alaina Clarke alaina@jcnews.com The Evans family had their 50th family reunion recently, taking the reunion to the Evans Family Memorial Park Aug. 7 to honor and remember all their family members who have passed away. Carol Pounds, the president of the Evans family reunion, said she’s from Jones County, growing up in the area. She said ...

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