Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Philadelphia, MS

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Philadelphia, MS area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Randall "Randy" McKee

Randall "Randy" McKee

Jul 30, 2026

Randall “Randy” McKee, a beloved lifelong resident of Kemper County, passed away peacefully at his home on July 30, 2026.

Randy spent his entire life in Kemper County, dedicating his career to the timber industry as a skilled logger.

He found joy in hunting, fishing, gardening and nearly anything outdoors. Randy was also a man of faith, living his life as a...

Kerry Nicholson

Kerry Nicholson

Jul 29, 2026

Family to hold a Memorial Service at a later date.

Full Obituary to Follow

Kenneth Posey

Kenneth Posey

Jul 23, 2026

Funeral Services for Kenneth Posey will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 3:00 pm from McClain-Hays Chapel with Dr. Dan Howard and Dr. Evan Humphries officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethsaida Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2026 from 1:00 pm until service time at McClain-Hays.

Marshall Kenneth Posey, 89, of Philadelphia, Mississippi, passed away...

Kathy Bowman

Kathy Bowman

Jul 23, 2026

Funeral Services for Kathy Bowman will be held Saturday, July 25, 2025 at 4 p.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Bro. Dewayne Kelsey officiating. Burial will follow in Mars Hill Cemetery in Winston County. Visitation will be held Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 1 p.m. until service time at McClain-Hays Funeral Home.

Kathy Bowman, 73, of Louisville, MS went to be with...

Jack McKee

Jack McKee

Jul 9, 2026

Funeral Services for Jack McKee will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 2:00 pm from Big Oak Church with Bro. Alex George officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2026 from 1:00 pm until service time at Big Oak Church. McClain-Hays Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. McKee...

Johnie M. Harris

Johnie M. Harris

Jul 8, 2026

Visitation for Johnie M. Harris will be held on Monday, July 13, 2026 from 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm at McClain-Hays Funeral Home. There will be a private interment to follow.

Johnie M. Harris born February 17, 1931 died peacefully in his home on July 8, 2026.

Johnie lived most of his life in Philadelphia and had served in the Air Force in...

Nellie Sue Goldman

Nellie Sue Goldman

Jul 7, 2026

Memorial Service for Nellie Sue Goldman will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 3:00 pm from Hope Baptist Church with Dr. Elizabeth Foy and Bro. Dennis Duvall officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2:30 pm until service time.

Mrs. Goldman passed away on July 7, 2026 at Oaks of Parkwood in Bessemer,...

Barbara Gardner

Barbara Gardner

Jul 3, 2026

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 9, 2026 from Holy Rosary Catholic Church with the interment to follow in the church cemetery. Father Alexis Zuniga will officiate. Visitation will be from 4-6 pm on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at McClain-Hays Funeral Home with the Rosary to follow at 6:00 pm at the funeral home.

Barbara Marie...

Luke Welborn

Luke Welborn

Jun 30, 2026

 Funeral Service for Luke Welborn will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 2:00 pm from McClain-Hays Chapel.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 11:00 am until service time at McClain-Hays.

Luke Welborn of the Dixon community of Neshoba County passed away on June 30, 2026, at his residence.

A longtime resident of Neshoba County, Luke graduated...

Sharyl Johnson

Sharyl Johnson

Jun 30, 2026

Arrangements Incomplete

Camilla Dansby Bryant

Camilla Dansby Bryant

Jun 27, 2026

Graveside Services for Camilla Dansby Bryant will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 2:00 pm from Cedarlawn Cemetery with Bro. Mack Alford officiating.

Mrs. Bryant passed away on June 27, 2026 at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS.

Camilla served as a Administrative Assistant/Executive Secretary for 20 plus years with the University of Southern Mississippi Alumni Association.

She is survived by...

Harry Carter

Harry Carter

Jun 26, 2026

Funeral Services for Harry Carter will be held Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Dr. Dan Howard and Rev. Mack Alford officiating. Interment will follow in the Cedarlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. until service time at McClain-Hays.

Mr. Harry was born May 9, 1931, Noxapater, Mississippi. He graduated...

Vicky Chesney

Vicky Chesney

Jun 24, 2026

Funeral services for Vicky Chesney will be held on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00 pm from Smith Chapel Community Church with Bro. Glenn Scott and Bro. Ricky Aldridge officiating. Interment will follow in the Hester Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 5:00-8:00 pm at McClain-Hays Funeral Home and on Sunday, June 28, 2026 from...

Alan Ray "Bud" Foster

Alan Ray "Bud" Foster

Jun 18, 2026

Funeral Services for Alan Ray “Bud” Foster will be held Monday, June 22, 2026 at 12 noon from McClain-Hays Chapel with Bro. Jerry Wilkerson officiating.  Burial will follow in Bloomfield Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, June 22, 2026 from 10 a.m. until service time at McClain-Hays Funeral Home.

Mr. Foster,71, passed away at his daughter’s residence in Long Branch, TX...

Sheila Stubbs Adam

Sheila Stubbs Adam

Jun 17, 2026

Funeral Services for Sheila Stubbs Adam will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, June 26, 2026, from McClain-Hays Chapel with Bro. David Richardson and Col. Walter Beamon officiating. Interment to follow in the Stubbs Family Plot in Cedarlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 am on Friday, June 26, 2026 until service time. McClain-Hays Funeral Home is in charge...

Cooper Yates Thompson

Cooper Yates Thompson

Jun 16, 2026

Funeral Services for Cooper Yates Thompson will be held Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 2 p.m. from White Oak Baptist Church in Edinburg, MS with Bro. Eddie Pilgrim and Tim Robertson officiating. Burial will be held in the Thompson Family Cemetery in Edinburg, MS. Visitation will be held at White Oak Baptist Church on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 12...

Mattie “Jane” Myers

Mattie “Jane” Myers

Jun 13, 2026

Funeral Services for Mattie "Jane" Myers will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 1:00 pm from McClain-Hays Chapel with Bro. Dennis Duvall and Bro. James Jackson officiating. Interment will follow in the Spring Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 11:00 am until service time at McClain-Hays.

Ms. Mattie Jane Myers, age...

Danny Keith Daniels

Danny Keith Daniels

Jun 12, 2026

Danny Keith Daniels, 68, of Pearl, Mississippi, passed away on June 13, 2026, in Pearl, Mississippi.

Danny was born on March 22, 1958, in Philadelphia, Mississippi, to Marlyn Cecil Daniels and Bobbie Parker Daniels.

Danny retired from the Mississippi Department of Transportation after more than 18 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed football and was a devoted fan of the New Orleans...

Carolyn Bobo

Carolyn Bobo

Jun 7, 2026

Funeral Services for Carolyn Bobo will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 11:00 am from McClain-Hays Chapel with Bro. Dennis Duvall officiating. Interment will follow in the Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 4:00-7:00 pm at McClain-Hays.

Carolyn was born in Morton, MS to Cleve and Becky Miller Lewis. Carolyn was a graduate...

Patricia "Pat" Chisolm

Patricia "Pat" Chisolm

Jun 6, 2026

Funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Monday, June 8, 2026, at McClain-Hays Chapel, with the burial to follow at Cedarlawn Cemetery. Bro Mark Cloys and Bro. Tommy Jones will officiate. Visitation will be 5-8:00 pm Sunday, June 7, 2026, at McClain-Hays.

Patricia "Pat" Chisolm, a beloved native and lifelong resident of Neshoba County, passed away surrounded by her family....

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