Carolyn Avis Heiser
Jan 2, 2025
It is with heartfelt sadness that we share the news of Carolyn Heiser’s passing, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who left us on January 2, 2025. Originally from Los Angeles, CA, Carolyn embraced life in Philadelphia, MS, over the past five years. She held a master’s degree in marriage and family counseling from California State University, Northridge,...
Emma Marie Sanchez
Jan 1, 2025
Funeral services for Emma Marie Sanchez will be held Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 2 p.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Bro. Toby Stovall officiating. Burial will follow in New Harmony Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 4, 2025 from 5 until 7 p.m. at McClain-Hays Funeral Home.
Marie Sanchez, a dedicated member of...
Maxine Gandy
Jan 1, 2025
Lois Maxine Gandy, age 89, a longtime resident of D’Iberville, Mississippi, was welcomed into the arms of her loving Savior on Friday, January 3, 2025. Maxine was born to Edgar and Lessie McDonald in Preston, Mississippi, on October 17, 1935. She grew up in a loving Christian home where she worked the family farm with her brothers and sisters. She...
John T. Pearson
Dec 31, 2024
Memorial services will be held at a later date for John Pearson who passed away Tuesday December 31st. John Pearson, a lifelong resident of Laurel, Mississippi, passed away after a full and rewarding life. Born and raised in Laurel, John dedicated 30 years of his life working for the County of Newton. He was a man of many passions, particularly...
Jolynn Parker
Dec 30, 2024
A graveside celebration of Jolynn’s life will be held this Saturday, January 4, at 11:00 a.m. at Cedarlawn Cemetery.
Jolynn Parker passed away on December 30, 2024, at the age of 84, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 18, 1940, in Philadelphia, Mississippi.
She was an alumna...
Shelia Mattar
Dec 29, 2024
Funeral services for Shelia Mattar will be held Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 12 noon from Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church in Kemper County. Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church Cemetery. Rev. Jerry Stokes will officiate. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 2, 2025 from 10 a.m. until service time at the church. McClain-Hays Funeral Home is...
Donna Belk
Dec 23, 2024
Service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 28, 2024, from McClain-Hays Chapel, with the interment to follow in the Coldwater Cemetery. Bro. Clay Winstead will officiate. Visitation will be held from 4-7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 27, 2024, at McClain-Hays.
Mrs. Belk, 61, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 from UMMC in Jackson....
Charlotte Ann Petty
Dec 22, 2024
Funeral Services for Charlotte Ann Petty will be held on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Bro. Mike Sullivan officiating. Interment will follow in the Coye Assembly Cemetery in Kemper County. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 23, 2024 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at McClain-Hays.
Mrs. Charlotte Ann Petty...
Jimmy Glen Moore
Dec 19, 2024
Services will be 2:00 pm Sunday, December 22, 2024 from McClain-Hays Chapel. Visitation will begin at 12:30 pm on Sunday until service time. Interment will be in the Ebenezer Cemetery in Leake County. Rev. Dudley Winstead will officiate.
Jimmy Glen Moore was born March 30, 1955, in Union, Newton County, Mississippi. ...
Benny Carman Smith
Dec 16, 2024
Services will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, December 20, 2024 from McClain-Hays Chapel. Interment will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery. Bro. Christopher Callicoatte will officiate. Visitation will be from 12 noon until service time on Friday.
Mr. Benny Smith, age 78, of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2024, at MS...
Jimmie Ruth Sisson
Dec 14, 2024
Funeral Services for Jimmie Ruth Sisson will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. from Mars Hill Pentecostal Church in Winston County with Bro. Richard Burks and Bro. Kenny Chessor officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 16, 2024 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at McClain-Hays Chapel.
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Joan L. Agent
Dec 13, 2024
Funeral services for Joan Agent will be held Monday, December 16, 2024 at 11 a.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Bro. Mike Miles officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, December 15, 2024 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at McClain-Hays Funeral Home.
Joan lovingly transitioned from this world, leaving...
R. Oneal Stokes
Dec 11, 2024
Funeral services for R. Oneal Stokes will be held Monday, December 16, 2024 at 1 p.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Bro. Matt Pittman officiating. Burial will follow in Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, December 16, 2024 from 11 a.m. until service time at McClain-Hays Funeral Home. Mr. Stokes, 83, of Philadelphia passed away Wednesday, December 11,...
J. Max Kilpatrick
Dec 10, 2024
Funeral services for J. Max Kilpatrick will be held Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2 p.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Bro. Chris Vowell and Bro. Mack Alford officiating. Burial will follow in Eastlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 10 a.m. until service time at McClain-Hays Funeral Home.
Johnnie Max...
James Edward Jones Sr.
Dec 10, 2024
Graveside memorial services will be held 3:00 pm Sunday December 15th 2024, from Bloomfield Cemetery. Bro. Mike Sullivan will be officiating.
James was a native and lifelong resident of Neshoba County. Graduate from Neshoba Central High School. James dedicated his career to the field of surveying for the Mississippi Dept. of Transportation for several years until he...
Stanley P. Salter
Dec 10, 2024
Funeral Services for Stanley P. Salter will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. from First Methodist Church with Rev. Tommy Jennings officiating. Interment will follow in Cedarlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at McClain-Hays Chapel and Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. until departure at...
Michael Turner Porter
Nov 28, 2024
Memorial service for Michael Turner Porter will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. from North Calvary Baptist Church in Philadelphia, MS. with Dr. Jimmy Porter and Bro. Lawrence Runnels officiating.
Michael Turner Porter of Philadelphia passed from this life on November 28, 2024. Mike was born on November...
J Nell Ricks
Nov 28, 2024
Funeral services for J Nell Ricks will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. from Liberty Baptist Church with Bro. Ed Newman officiating. Interment will follow in the Liberty Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 12:00 noon until service time at Liberty Baptist Church.
Johnnie Nell...
Larry Dale Williamson
Nov 25, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Larry Dale Williamson, a cherished resident of Louisville, Mississippi, who left us on Monday, November 25th, 2024, at the age of 77.
Larry was born on a spring Wednesday, May 7th, 1947, in the town of Louisville, Mississippi. He was a devoted father...
Ceceile Bostick Hailey
Nov 18, 2024
Funeral services for Ceceile Bostick Hailey will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. from Coy Community Church with Rev. Ben Hailey and Bro. Mike Sims officiating. Interment will follow in the Hailey-Richey Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Coy Community Church.
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