Johnny Stuart
Licensed Funeral Director
Johnny has been employed at McClain-Hays since 2014. He is a licensed Funeral Director with the state of MS. He is married to Becky Eakes Stuart. They have 4 children together, Maribeth, Jeb, Drew and Kassie. 5 Grandchildren Jeb, Gamblin, Khloe, Kenzie and Blakely. Johnny enjoys hunting, traveling and spending time with his family. He has also been a life long resident of Philadelphia.
Johnny Stuart
Licensed Funeral Director
Johnny has been employed at McClain-Hays since 2014. He is a licensed Funeral Director with the state of MS. He is married to Becky Eakes Stuart. They have 4 children together, Maribeth, Jeb, Drew and Kassie. 5 Grandchildren Jeb, Gamblin, Khloe, Kenzie and Blakely. Johnny enjoys hunting, traveling and spending time with his family. He has also been a life long resident of Philadelphia.
Julia Jackson
Licensed Funeral Director
Julia has been working in the Funeral Industry since 2022. She is a graduate of EMCC mortuary program. Julia enjoys cooking, painting and spending time with her family.
Julia Jackson
Licensed Funeral Director
Julia has been working in the Funeral Industry since 2022. She is a graduate of EMCC mortuary program. Julia enjoys cooking, painting and spending time with her family.
Brandy Boykin
Office Manager, Prearrangement Planning Specialist
Brandy has been working in the Funeral industry since 2017. She is a licensed Life Insurance / Prearrangement Agent of 6 years. She has been employed at McClain-Hays since 2021. She has been married to Rusty Boykin for 8 years. Brandy enjoys hunting, spending time with her family and various hobbies.
Brandy Boykin
Office Manager, Prearrangement Planning Specialist
Brandy has been working in the Funeral industry since 2017. She is a licensed Life Insurance / Prearrangement Agent of 6 years. She has been employed at McClain-Hays since 2021. She has been married to Rusty Boykin for 8 years. Brandy enjoys hunting, spending time with her family and various hobbies.
Marshall Prince
Manager, Licensed Funeral Director
Marshall has been a dedicated employee at McClain-Hays since 1988 and is a licensed funeral director and embalmer. He is married to Pamela Kirkland Prince, and together they have four children: Will (Hailey) Stokes, Calvin Prince, Abby (Clark) Graham, and Callie Prince. They are also the proud grandparents of three grandchildren: Henry, Keaton, and Emma. In his free time, Marshall enjoys activities such as fishing and hunting, managing their farm, and engaging in quality time with family and friends.
Marshall Prince
Manager, Licensed Funeral Director
Marshall has been a dedicated employee at McClain-Hays since 1988 and is a licensed funeral director and embalmer. He is married to Pamela Kirkland Prince, and together they have four children: Will (Hailey) Stokes, Calvin Prince, Abby (Clark) Graham, and Callie Prince. They are also the proud grandparents of three grandchildren: Henry, Keaton, and Emma. In his free time, Marshall enjoys activities such as fishing and hunting, managing their farm, and engaging in quality time with family and friends.
Jean Richardson
Administrative Assistant
Jean has been employed with McClain-Hays since 2018. She is married to David Richardson. They have three children David Allen (Ashley), Michael (Jessi), and Beth (Jay). Six grandchildren, Montana, Morgan, Kody, Landen, Micah, and Luca. She enjoys vacationing with her family, reading and working on crossword puzzles.
Jean Richardson
Administrative Assistant
Jean has been employed with McClain-Hays since 2018. She is married to David Richardson. They have three children David Allen (Ashley), Michael (Jessi), and Beth (Jay). Six grandchildren, Montana, Morgan, Kody, Landen, Micah, and Luca. She enjoys vacationing with her family, reading and working on crossword puzzles.
Brad Stuart
Funeral Assistant
Staff member since 2019
Brad Stuart
Funeral Assistant
Staff member since 2019
Richard Boykin
Funeral Assistant
Richard Boykin
Funeral Assistant
Tim Vowell
Prearrangement Planning Specialist, Funeral Assistant
Tim Vowell has been with McClain-Hays Funeral Service since 2023 and has served as the pastor of First Pentecostal Church since 2007. He is a licensed life insurance agent specializing in prearrangement planning and oversees McClain-Hays Monument Sales and is currently enrolled in the Funeral Director Trainee Program.
Tim is married to Lyn, and they have one daughter, Elauran, who is married to Tanner Barrett. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, participating in church activities, laughing, and playing golf.
Tim Vowell
Prearrangement Planning Specialist, Funeral Assistant
Tim Vowell has been with McClain-Hays Funeral Service since 2023 and has served as the pastor of First Pentecostal Church since 2007. He is a licensed life insurance agent specializing in prearrangement planning and oversees McClain-Hays Monument Sales and is currently enrolled in the Funeral Director Trainee Program.
Tim is married to Lyn, and they have one daughter, Elauran, who is married to Tanner Barrett. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, participating in church activities, laughing, and playing golf.
David Richardson
Funeral Assistant
Staff member since 2000
David Richardson
Funeral Assistant
Staff member since 2000
James Gowan
Funeral Assistant
James is a retired pastor who finds joy in serving families in grief. "It is such a joy to work at McClain-Hays and to be of service," he says. He has been married to his wife, Carolyn, for 40 years, and together they have two children: John Scott Jenkins and Tejuana Johnson. They are also proud grandparents to four grandchildren.
James Gowan
Funeral Assistant
James is a retired pastor who finds joy in serving families in grief. "It is such a joy to work at McClain-Hays and to be of service," he says. He has been married to his wife, Carolyn, for 40 years, and together they have two children: John Scott Jenkins and Tejuana Johnson. They are also proud grandparents to four grandchildren.
Jimmy Buchanan
Funeral Assistant
Jimmy is a retired school principal, working 25 years in education at Neshoba Central and Meridian Schools. He has been married to his wife, Joy for 38 years. They have 2 sons, Austin, who is married to Marrisa and Conner, who is married to Maegan. They have 3 grandsons, Jake, Rhett and Tatum.
Jimmy Buchanan
Funeral Assistant
Jimmy is a retired school principal, working 25 years in education at Neshoba Central and Meridian Schools. He has been married to his wife, Joy for 38 years. They have 2 sons, Austin, who is married to Marrisa and Conner, who is married to Maegan. They have 3 grandsons, Jake, Rhett and Tatum.
Ben Eubanks
Funeral Assistant
Ben has been employed at McClain-Hays since 2024. He is currently enrolled in the Funeral Director Resident Trainee Program through the Mississippi Board of Funeral Services. Ben is married to Samantha Burton Eubanks, and together they enjoy spoiling their grandchildren. He also enjoys traveling and spending time with his family.
Ben Eubanks
Funeral Assistant
Ben has been employed at McClain-Hays since 2024. He is currently enrolled in the Funeral Director Resident Trainee Program through the Mississippi Board of Funeral Services. Ben is married to Samantha Burton Eubanks, and together they enjoy spoiling their grandchildren. He also enjoys traveling and spending time with his family.
Samantha Eubanks
Funeral Assistant
Samantha has been employed at McClain-Hays since 2024. She enjoys serving the citizens of her community and comforting them during their time of grief. Samantha has lived in the Philadelphia area all her life. She is married to Ben Eubanks, and together they enjoy spoiling their grandchildren.
Samantha Eubanks
Funeral Assistant
Samantha has been employed at McClain-Hays since 2024. She enjoys serving the citizens of her community and comforting them during their time of grief. Samantha has lived in the Philadelphia area all her life. She is married to Ben Eubanks, and together they enjoy spoiling their grandchildren.
Charles A. “Chuck” McClain, Jr.
Owner Emeritus, Licensed Funeral Director
Owner Emeritus/Consultant
Staff member since 1982
Charles A. “Chuck” McClain, Jr.
Owner Emeritus, Licensed Funeral Director
Owner Emeritus/Consultant
Staff member since 1982
