In the summer of 2021, the community of Waynesboro, Mississippi, was touched by the sudden and tragic loss of a recent high school graduate. Chartez D’Markis Milsap, a 19-year-old male, passed away on or around August 5, 2021, leaving behind a loving family and many friends. Born on June 19, 2002, to Janita Simmons Milsap and the late Mark Steven Milsap, he was affectionately known by his nickname, 'Nuke.' He had just graduated from Wayne County High School as part of the class of 2021 and was known for his quiet and humorous personality.
Chartez grew up in the St. John community of Waynesboro, where he enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. He was often surrounded by his family and friends, and his interests included music, sports, food, and video games. Those who knew him described him as a 'quiet jokester,' a young man who didn't say much but whose words were always worth the wait and sure to bring laughter. His life was one filled with the warmth of close relationships and the promise of a future that was cut short.
The circumstances surrounding the death of Chartez D’Markis Milsap remain unclear in publicly available online sources. While his passing has been noted in online memorials and his obituary lovingly remembers the young man he was, there is no detailed information regarding any arrests, suspects, or an ongoing investigation into his death. The community was left to mourn his loss without a public resolution or a clear understanding of the events that led to his untimely passing. His funeral services were held on August 14, 2021, at Bonner Cemetery in Waynesboro, where those who cherished him gathered to say their final goodbyes.
