Evans Memorial Funeral Home, LLC

11/24/2025

We respectfully announce the passing of Mr. Jimmy Dale Wagner. The funeral service for Mr. Wagner is scheduled for Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Evans Memorial Funeral Home, located at 247 Walker Street, Forest, MS. Visitation will also be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:45 PM, at the aforementioned location.

Funeral arrangements are being managed by:

Evans Memorial Funeral Home, LLC.
247 Walker Street
Forest, MS
(601) 469-9121

Condolences may be extended online at www.evansmemorialfuneralhome.org, where options are available to send floral tributes, upload photographs, share cherished memories, and sign the guestbook.

11/12/2025

We respectfully announce the passing of Mr. Johnny Malone Newton. The funeral service for Mr. Newton will be Monday, November 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery, situated at 248 Honor Circle, Newton, MS 39345. Visitation will be conducted on Sunday 16, November, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Evans Memorial Funeral Home.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by:

Evans Memorial Funeral Home, LLC.
247 Walker Street
Forest, MS
(601) 469-9121

Due to cemetery regulations, the family has requested live potted plants exclusively.

🕊️ Online condolences can be submitted at www.evansmemorialfuneralhome.org, where floral arrangements can also be ordered, photographs uploaded, memories shared, and the guestbook signed.

11/12/2025

We respectfully announce the passing of Ms. Shavonna Wilson. The funeral service for Ms. Wilson is scheduled for Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Union Grove Baptist Church, located at 341 Ephesus Rd, Forest, MS 39074. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, at Evans Memorial Funeral Home, 247 Walker Street, Forest, MS.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by:

Evans Memorial Funeral Home, LLC.
247 Walker Street
Forest, MS
(601) 469-9121

🕊️ Condolences may be offered online at www.evansmemorialfuneralhome.org, where you can also send flowers, upload photographs, share memories, and sign the guestbook.

11/11/2025

We respectfully announce the passing of Mrs. Gennetta Patrick. A celebration of life for Mrs. Patrick will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Midway M.B. Church, located at 5860 Midway-Odom Rd, Forest, Mississippi 39074. Visitation for Mrs. Patrick will take place on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Evans Memorial Funeral Home and on Saturday at the church from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM.

Arrangements are under the direction of:

Evans Memorial Funeral Home
247 Walker Street
Forest, MS
(601) 469-9121

🕊️ Online condolences can be submitted at www.evansmemorialfuneralhome.org, where floral arrangements (preferably pink or white) can also be ordered, photographs uploaded, memories shared, and the guestbook signed.

11/05/2025

We respectfully announce the passing of Mrs. Cora B. Odom-Peavy. A celebration of life for Mrs. Peavy will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Agape Full Gospel Christian Fellowship Inc. Church, located at 5972 Highway 35 North, Forest, Mississippi 39074. Visitation for Mrs. Peavy will take place on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Evans Memorial Funeral Home and on Saturday at the church from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM.

🕊️ Online condolences can be submitted at www.evansmemorialfuneralhome.org, where floral (preferably pink or white) arrangements can also be ordered, photographs uploaded, memories shared, and the guestbook signed.

11/05/2025

We respectfully announce the passing of Mr. Michael Gifford. Mr. Gifford, a Wiggins, Mississippi native, will be honored at a future date by his family and friends.

🕊️ Condolences may be offered online at www.evansmemorialfuneralhome.org, where you can also send flowers, upload photographs, share memories, and sign the guestbook.

10/30/2025

We respectfully announce the passing of Mrs. Effie Wash. A celebration of life for Mrs. Wash will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, located at 289 Zion Church Rd, Lake, MS 39092. Visitation for Mrs. Wash will take place on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Evans Memorial Funeral Home.

Arrangements are under the direction of:

Evans Memorial Funeral Home
247 Walker Street
Forest, MS
(601) 469-9121

Online condolences can be submitted at www.evansmemorialfuneralhome.org, where floral arrangements can also be ordered, photographs uploaded, memories shared, and the guestbook signed.

10/22/2025

10/20/2025

Due to the Amazon Web Service outage. We are currently experiencing minor technical issues affecting our website and online applications.

To place an order for flowers or gifts, please contact our office directly at 601-469-9121 for assistance.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Tamika Evans

Evans Memorial Funeral Home

10/19/2025

We respectfully announce the passing of Mrs. Mary S. Loper. The funeral service for Mrs. Loper is scheduled for Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Greater Deliverance COGIC, Forest, Mississippi. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Evans Memorial Funeral Home, 247 Walker Street, Forest, MS, and Saturday from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM at the church.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by:

Evans Memorial Funeral Home, LLC.
247 Walker Street
Forest, MS
(601) 469-9121

🕊️ Condolences may be offered online at www.evansmemorialfuneralhome.org, where you can also send flowers, upload photographs, share memories, and sign the guestbook.

10/16/2025

Happy Boss’s Day 2025! 🌟

Today we celebrate our leader, Mr. Kelley Evans, Owner of Evans Memorial Funeral Home a man with over 30 years of dedication to the funeral industry.

Mr. Evans’s passion for serving families and his community shines through in everything he does. His compassion, leadership, and commitment to excellence continue to inspire everyone around him.

Thank you, Mr. Evans, for leading with heart, integrity, and purpose. Your guidance and care make a lasting difference in every family we serve. 💙⚘️

Happy Boss’s Day, Mr. Evans!
Your Evans Memorial Funeral Home Family 🕊️

10/16/2025

We respectfully announce the passing of Mrs. Rose Helen Patrick. The funeral service for Mrs. Patrick is scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Mt. Carmel Church, Sebastopol, Mississippi. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Evans Memorial Funeral Home, 247 Walker Street, Forest, MS.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by:

Evans Memorial Funeral Home, LLC.
247 Walker Street
Forest, MS
(601) 469-9121

🕊️ Condolences may be offered online at www.evansmemorialfuneralhome.org, where you can also send flowers, upload photographs, share memories, and sign the guestbook.