Evergreen Cemetery Association of Gainesville

06/15/2026

In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, city offices will be closed Friday, June 19.

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

Cemetery unveils new monument for Gold Star families.

05/25/2026

The Gainesville Brass Quintet performed during the Memorial Day Commemoration today.

05/25/2026

This morning we had the privilege to host a Memorial Day Commemoration at Evergreen Cemetery. A new monument was unveiled to honor Gold Star families. "The strength of our nation is our military servicemen and women, and their strength is their families. The Nation recognizes that no one has given more for the nation than the families of the fallen."

05/24/2026

Thank you to all the volunteers who placed flags today at Evergreen Cemetery to honor the men and women who served our country.

04/15/2026

One week away! Celebrate Earth Day in Gainesville with a series of events and activities.

Join us on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to noon for the awards ceremony and tree giveaway at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center, 1028 NE 14th St. Winners for the Earth Day Art Contest will be announced, along with the Earth Day Recognition Awards.

Learn more at: www.GainesvilleFL.gov/EarthDay

04/14/2026

In Loving Memory of Jamocho
May 12, 2008 - March 11, 2026

Jamocho, a deeply loved and cherished soul, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026 just two months shy of his 18th birthday. He came into my life at only 2 months old and remained by my side for nearly his entire life, a constant source of love, comfort and companionship.

From the very beginning, Jamocho brought joy and light into my world. As a kitten he was playful and full of life -- doing somersaults and even playing fetch, proudly bringing his toy mouse back again and again. He had the affectionate, devoted personality of a Burmese, always wanting to be near, always connected.

One of our most special routines was at night, when he would wait for me at the top of the staircase so we could walk together to my bedroom. Those quiet moments were more than routine, they were a reflection of the deep bond we shared, a connection that words can never fully capture.

Jamocho was not just a pet, he was my family, my comfort, my heart and a true presence in my life. His spirit filled my home and my days in ways that will never be forgotten.

Though he is no longer here in body, his love remains all around me in the quiet moments, in the memories we shared, and in the bond that will never be broken.

He will be forever loved, forever missed, and forever a part of my heart. Until we meet again, his spirit walks besides me.

A memorial service was held in his honor at Evergreen Pet Cemetery in Gainesville, Florida.

02/25/2026

Simone L. Drake fought to live a fulfilled life amid a battle with terminal breast cancer. She was an incredibly loving and outgoing young lady. The kind of person that could quickly lighten and liven up any mood or atmosphere. Simone was loyal and very giving. She had a keen sense of empathy and would strive to meet others' needs without them having to say a word. To say that Simone was an overly optimistic person would be an understatement – her very being overflowed with positivity and encouragement.

When diagnosed with cancer, Simone refused to let her health steal her life. That is, she continued to let her light shine in the form of her bubbly personality and generous spirit. Always more concerned with others than herself, a sort of selflessness that is very hard to come by today, Simone concealed her illness, not wanting sympathy from others. Instead, she wanted to continue living a normal life as best as she could. In fact, one could say that her diagnosis caused her to live with more vigor as she continued to socialize and travel with friends despite having to manage painful and frequent chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

Simone modeled a life of courage. Throughout her last days of living, Simone stood tall and strong, displaying resilience and tenacity. She sacrificed comfort in illness to continue giving the light and beautiful energy so many had come to rely on from her.

02/24/2026

In February of 1856, the ground now known as Evergreen Cemetery received its first burial from the newly named community of Gainesville, Florida. The infant daughter of a well-to-do cotton merchant and landowner James Tilatha Thomas and his first wife, Elizabeth Jane Hall Thomas, died at the age of 10 days. They laid her to rest in a place of serene natural beauty beneath a young cedar tree, roughly in the center of vast acreage owned by Thomas that extended from Boulware Springs north to present day Depot Avenue. Eight months later, in October 1856, Elizabeth died at the age of 40 years and Thomas buried her in the same grave as their infant daughter