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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Mrs. Joyce Majure

Mrs. Joyce Majure

Aug 14, 2009

Services for Mrs. Joyce Majure were held Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 2 PM from McClain-Hays Chapel with Rev. Mike McDonald officiating. Burial was in Morrow Cemetery. Mrs. Joyce Majure was born and reared in the Dowdville community of Neshoba County but made her home in the Dixon community most of her adult life. Mrs. Majure was a member of...

Doris Mcdonald

Doris Mcdonald

Aug 9, 2009

Services for Doris McDonald were held Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 1 PM from McClain-Hays Chapel with Rev. Ron Schwake officiating. Burial followed in Coy Methodist Cemetery in Preston. Ms. McDonald, 74, died Sunday, August 9, 2009 at her home. She was a native of the Preston Community of Kemper County. She was a retired LPN having worked at Neshoba...

Betty J. Sheehan Cumberland

Betty J. Sheehan Cumberland

Nov 25, 2001

ARRANGEMENTS INCOMPLETE

Edwin E. Ross

Edwin E. Ross

Jul 27, 1942

Graveside Services will be held at Cedarlawn Cemetery for Edwin E. Ross at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at McClain-Hays Funeral Home.

Mr. Ross, a lifelong resident of Philadelphia, Mississippi, was born and raised in the community he called home. Alongside his siblings, he helped tend the family...

Otis Guy Gross

Otis Guy Gross

Nov 27, 1930

Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday December 6, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. from Cedarlawn Cemetery. Full Obituary to follow.

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