landy evans
1902-1986
Life Story
Early Life & Family Background
Landy Evans was born around 1902 in Newton County, Mississippi. His mother is consistently identified in census and family records as Daisy Nichols Evans (1891–1985). The identity of his father presents a documented conflict. While census records list his father as Henry Evans (1880–?), his obituary names his parents as Mr. and Mrs. Leone Evans. Given the repeated census attribution to Henry Evans and the broader Evans family structure in Newton County, it is likely that the obituary reflects a reporting or printing error, a nickname, or a step-parent reference. Until additional documentation emerges, Henry Evans remains the most substantiated paternal identification, with the discrepancy noted for the historical record.
Marriages & Children
Landy Evans married multiple times, with each union documented through census and obituary sources.
- By 1930, he was married to Luvenie Evans (born c. 1910). From this marriage, one known son was born:
- John Evans (born c. 1930)
- By 1950, Landy was married to Julia Belt Evans (1908–2002). Julia’s maiden name was Belt. Living in their household in 1950 was:
- Tommy Chapman (born c. 1934), identified as Landy Evans’s step-son.
- At the time of his death, Landy Evans was married to Mary L. Watkins. From this marriage, one son was born:
- Robert Evans
Community & Church Life
Landy Evans was a faithful member of Saint John Missionary Baptist Church in Newton County. His lifelong association with the church reflects the central role St. John played in the spiritual and communal life of the Evans family across multiple generations.
Death & Burial
Landy Evans passed away in 1986, at approximately 84 years of age. Funeral services were held at Saint John Missionary Baptist Church, and he was laid to rest in the Saint John M.B. Church graveyard. Funeral arrangements were handled by W. F. Mapp Funeral Home.
Research Notes & Record Clarifications
This biography incorporates verified census data, obituary evidence, and subsequent clarifications. The identification of Tommy Chapman as a step-son and Julia Belt Evans’s maiden name and lifespan strengthens the accuracy of Landy Evans’s household structure. Remaining discrepancies regarding paternal identity are preserved transparently to support continued research and responsible historical interpretation.
Resting Place
Saint John Missionary Baptist Church Graveyard
Photos/Albums
Sources
- 1910 Federal Census
- 1920 Federal Census
- 1930 Federal Census
- 1950 Federal Census
- U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
- The Newton Record, Landy Evans Obituary, Wed, Oct 29, 1986 ·Page 10
- U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
- U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
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