I first told you about Alpha Omega Evans back in 2012. At that time we had recently visited Paynetown Cemetery which is located near Fontana Dam. It was established in 1901 by Greenberrry Payne. It’s a beautiful location that has a very peaceful feeling. When visiting old graveyards we love to look at the names and dates on the stones as we wonder about the people and their lives. Chitter noticed the handmade gravestone of Alpha Omega Evans and called…
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