Dwayne

Evans

Dwayne Evans was born to the late Mr. Huey and Mrs. Virgina Dare (Whitehead) Evans on May 22, 1961, in Newton, Mississippi. He was the sixth of the six children blessed to this union. He transitioned from Earth on March 31, 2026, at his home.

At an early age, Dwayne dedicated his life to Christ and became a member of Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church in Lawrence, Mississippi. He served as Sunday School Teacher, Deacon, Vacation Bible School Director, Choir and Male Chorus member.

He was a graduate of Newton High School, Class of 1979.

Dwayne united in Holy Matrimony to Pamela McIntosh on September 15, 1979, and to this union one daughter was born, Romonica Renae.

In 1993, Dwayne answered his call to the ministry. He served as Pastor at several churches, Greater Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Union, Mississippi, Saint John Missionary Baptist Church in Newton, Mississippi, Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Mississippi, and New Olivet Baptist Church in Meridian, Mississippi.

Over the years, he worked in the retail industry at numerous companies in various roles.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, his brothers, Herman Evans and Huey Clinton Evans, niece, Jessica Cager, and nephew, Keegan Robinson.

He leaves to cherish his memories: daughter, Romonica Renae Evans Jones (Courtney) of Walnut Grove, MS; brother, Julius Evans of New Orleans, LA; sisters, Minister Bobby Jean Price of Newton, MS, and Wortly Inez Cager (Levelle) of Union, MS; sister in laws, Annie Lee Evans of Newton, MS, Gracie Evans from Bowling Green, KY; grandson, Demarius Dewan Evans of Newton, MS; granddaughter, Jada Jones of Walnut Grove, MS; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.