Exia Mae Pittman
, Mississippi
On October 19th 1946, Exia Mae Keyes Pittman was born to the late Eugene Keyes and Mary Lee Keyes. She was the third child born to this union. Mrs. Exia Mae accepted Christ at an early age and joined Dry Ridge M.B. Church in Mize, MS where she was a member until death. God decided he was ready for one of his angels on May 4, 2026 where she is gone to be with the Lord. Exia Mae Keyes Pittman met the love of her life A.J. Pittman and joined in Holy Matrimony on November 7, 1963 and to this union four children were born. Mrs. Pittman is proceeded in death by her husband, A.J. Pittman; her parents, three brothers and one sister.She leaves to cherish her memories: her daughters: Ruby Norris (Charles), Sally Ann Pittman both of Mize, MS; sons: Melvin Keyes (Lillie), James Howard Pittman (Gabby), and Charles Ray…
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Ginger Chalk Barnard
, Mississippi
Ginger Chalk Barnard, age 71, lifelong resident of Simpson County, passed away peacefully May 14, 2026, at her home in Magee, Mississippi. Ginger was born on December 21, 1954, an early Christmas gift to her parents, Lavell and Elizabeth Chalk. She would go on to be the best big sister to Janie, Walt, William, and Woody.She graduated from Mendenhall High School in 1972 and married her high school sweetheart, Paul Howard “Buddy” Barnard, in August of that same year. They would be married 54 years and raise two boys, Paul and Justin. Gin was known to say “I do love you girls, but I’m so glad I had boys.” They were the apple of her eye, and she was born to be a momma. While raising two boys in the country and all the shenanigans that entailed, she also contributed to her family by working in Jackson for many years…
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