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John Stephen Bishop

Death by Force
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John Stephen Bishop, age 54, passed away on January 21, 2017, in Sparta, North Carolina. He was born on July 30, 1962, in Chester County, Pennsylvania, to Charles Leon Bishop and Virginia Bishop. John Stephen Bishop, also known as Steve, was a dedicated worker and an avid bow hunter who loved his dog, Baby. He is survived by his son, John Stephen Bishop Jr., his mother and stepfather, Virginia and Will Sylvester, his brother, Robert David Bishop, and his sister, Elisabeth Bishop.

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    Victim Details

    John Stephen Bishop

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Sparta

    NC

    2017-01-21

    54

    John

    Stephen Bishop

    11/23/2025

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