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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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Mary Beatrice Thornton

Mary Beatrice Thornton

Aug 22, 2018

Graveside services for Miss Bea Thornton will be held Saturday, August 25, 2018, at 1p.m. at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Leake County with Rev. Brian Weir officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 10a.m. until 12:30p.m. at McClain-Hays Funeral Home.  McClain-Hays Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Thornton, 72, of Madden, died Wednesday, August 22,...

Judy Alexander Holton

Judy Alexander Holton

Aug 21, 2018

Services for Judy Alexander Holton were held Thursday, August 23, 2018, at 11 a. m. from Noxapater Baptist Church with Rev. Gerald Branum and Rev. Mike Fondren officiating.  Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery in Winston County.  McClain-Hays Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Holton, 78, died Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at her residence. A native of Winston...

John W. Elliott

John W. Elliott

Aug 20, 2018

Services for John W. Elliott will be held Thursday, August 23, 2018, at 2 p.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Rev. Gene Higginbotham and Rev. Bill Raines officiating.  Burial will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Neshoba County.  Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 22, 2018, from 5 p. m. until 8 p.m. at McClain-Hays Funeral Home.  McClain-Hays Funeral Home...

Portia Parker

Portia Parker

Aug 19, 2018

Services for Portia Wilson Parker will be held Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at 3 p.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Rev. David Richardson and Rev. Tim Parker officiating.  Burial will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery in the House Community in Neshoba County.  Visitation will be held Monday, August 20, 2018, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at McClain-Hays Funeral Home.   Mrs....

Jimmie Dwight Edwards

Jimmie Dwight Edwards

Aug 16, 2018

Services for Jimmie Dwight Edwards will be held Sunday, August 19, 2018, at 4 p.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Rev. Thomas Edwards and Rev. David Richardson officiating.  Burial will follow in Henry’s Chapel Cemetery in Neshoba County.  Visitation will be held Saturday, August 18, 2018, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at McClain-Hays Funeral Home.   Mr. Edwards, 82, died Thursday,...

Virginia Ward

Virginia Ward

Aug 16, 2018

Services for Virginia Ward will be held Sunday, August 19, 2018, at 2 p. m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Rev. Billy James officiating. Burial will follow in Bethsaida Cemetery in Neshoba County.  Visitation will begin Sunday at 1 p.m. until service time.   Mrs. Ward, 83, of Union. died Thursday, August 16, 2018. She was a native of Natchez, Ms.  She...

William Milton Stevenson

William Milton Stevenson

Aug 15, 2018

Services for Mr. William Milton Stevenson will be held on Saturday August 18, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. from McClain-Hays Chapel.Visitation will be held on Saturday August 18, 2018 from 9:00 A.M. until time of service at McClain-Hays.Interment will be in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Winston County. He was a native of Winston County and longtime resident of the Noxapater...

Peggy Payne Coleman

Peggy Payne Coleman

Aug 15, 2018

Services for Peggy Payne Coleman will be held Friday, August 17, 2018, at 4 p.m. from McClain- Hays Chapel with Dr. Dan Howard officiating. Burial will follow in Coldwater Cemetery next to her beloved husband, Dewey Vincent Coleman.   Visitation will be held Thursday, August 16, 2018, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at McClain-Hays Funeral Home.  Mrs. Coleman, 85, of...

James J. (Bug) Fox

James J. (Bug) Fox

Aug 14, 2018

Services for James J. “Bug” Fox will be held Friday, August 17, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Rev. Dewayne Warren, Rev. Gerald Butler and Rev. Ray Luke officiating.  Burial will follow in Coy Methodist Cemetery in Kemper County.  Visitation will be held Thursday, August 16, 2018, from 6 until 9 p.m. at McClain-Hays Funeral Home.  McClain-Hays Funeral...

Maurice Hines

Maurice Hines

Aug 12, 2018

Services for Maurice Hines will be held Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at 11 a. m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Bro. David Moore officiating.  Burial will follow in Hopewell Cemetery in Kemper County.  Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 14, 2018, from 5 until 8 p. m. at McClain-Hays Funeral Home.  McClain-Hays Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Hines,...

Stacy Mowdy

Stacy Mowdy

Aug 10, 2018

Services for Stacy Mowdy will be held Monday, August 13, 2018, at 10 a. m. from Bethsaida Baptist Church in Neshoba County with Rev. Billy James officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, August 12, 2018, from 4 p.m. until 6 p. m. at McClain-Hays Funeral Home.  McClain-Hays Funeral Home is in charge of...

Rodney Kirkland

Rodney Kirkland

Aug 7, 2018

Services for Rodney Edward Kirkland will be held Saturday, August 11,2018, at 2 p.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Rev. Cliff Barker officiating. Burial will follow in Vardaman Cemetery in Kemper County. Visitation will be Friday, August 10, 2018 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at McClain-Hays Funeral Home.  Rodney Edward Kirkland passed away at his home on August 7, 2018,...

Bernice Eldridge Benson

Bernice Eldridge Benson

Aug 7, 2018

Services for Bernice Eldridge Benson will be held Saturday, August 11, 2018, at 11 a.m. from Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Augustine Palimattam officiating.   Visitation will be held Friday, August, 10, 2018, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at McClain-Hays Funeral Home.  Interment will be in Memory Gardens of Hobbs, New Mexico. Mrs. Benson, 92, of Union, died Tuesday,...

Ruth Marie Burton

Ruth Marie Burton

Jul 27, 2018

Services for Ruth Burton will be held Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at 2 p.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Rev. Frank Gail Burton officiating.  Burial will follow in Sandtown Cemetery in Neshoba County.  Visitation will be held Tuesday from 12 noon until time of service at McClain-Hays Funeral Home.  McClain-Hays Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Mrs. Burton, 83, of...

Babs Kirkland

Babs Kirkland

Jul 26, 2018

A memorial service for Babs Kirkland will be held Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at 11 a.m. from First United Methodist Church in Philadelphia with Rev. Chris Young officiating.  Visitation will be held Wednesday from 9 a.m. until time of service at the church.  Babs Kirkland, 79, of Philadelphia,  died Thursday , July 26, 2018, at her home.  A native of...

Roland Scott Burton

Roland Scott Burton

Jul 25, 2018

Services for  Roland Scott Burton will be held Saturday, July 28, 2018, at 11a.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Rev. Frank “Gail” Burton and Rev. Hal Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Sandtown Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, July 27, 2018, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at McClain-Hays Funeral Home.  Mr. Burton, 48, of Philadelphia, died Wednesday, July 25,2018....

Shaun Eric Alawine

Shaun Eric Alawine

Jul 22, 2018

CREMATION 

Billy D. Smith

Billy D. Smith

Jul 21, 2018

Services for Billy D. Smith will be held Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at 3 p. m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Rev. Toby Stovall and Rev. David Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Neshoba County. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 22, 2018, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., all day Monday, July 23, 2018, 8 a.m....

Sylvia Posey Wiggs

Sylvia Posey Wiggs

Jul 17, 2018

Services for Sylvia Posey Wiggs will be held Thursday, July 19, 2018, at 2 p.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Dr. Dan Howard and Rev. Lin Chesney officiating.  Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery in the House Community.  Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 18, 2018, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at McClain-Hays Funeral Home.  McClain-Hays Funeral Home is...

Bonnie W. Nelson

Bonnie W. Nelson

Jul 15, 2018

A graveside service for Bonnie Ruth Winstead Nelson will be held Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at 2:30 p.m. from Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery in the House Community with Dr. J. R. Eaton officiating. Visitation will be held at McClain-Hays Funeral Home on Tuesday from noon until 2 p.m. McClain-Hays Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.    Bonnie Ruth Winstead...

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