McClain-Hays Funeral Service

11/04/2026

How do you put a lifetime of memories into words?

Writing and obituary can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re grieving. But a meaningful tribute doesn’t have to tell every story. Sometimes, it’s the smallest details that say the most.

In our latest blog, we share tips for writing and sharing an online obituary, what information to include, and how to create a lasting tribute that truly reflects your loved one.

Read more at the link below.

An online obituary is a published tribute that announces a person’s death, celebrates their life, and provides information about services and ways to offer condolences. These tributes typically appear on funeral home websites, newspaper websites, or memorial pages and can remain accessible for yea...

11/03/2026

Georgia Nowell

Funeral Services for Georgia Nowell will be held Friday, November 6, 2026 at 10 a.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Rev. Lawrence Runnels officiating. Burial will follow in Old Pearl Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 5, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at McClain-Hays Funeral Home. Mrs. Nowell, 81 of Philadelphia passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Georgia was born and raised in Macon, MS and attended and graduated from Noxubee High School. She met the...

View Georgia Nowell's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

11/02/2026

Meet Tim Vowell, another familiar face here at McClain-Hays!

Tim has been a part of our team since 2023. He is a licensed life insurance agent specializing in prearrangement planning, oversees our monument sales and is currently enrolled in the Funeral Director Trainee Program.

Tim has also served as Pastor of First Pentecostal Church since 2007, giving him deep roots in the community and years of experience serving and supporting local families.

He and his wife, Lyn, have one daughter, Elauran, who is married to Tanner Barrett. Outside of work and church, Tim enjoys spending time with family and friends, laughing and playing golf.

We're proud to have Tim as part of our team and look forward to continuing to introduce you to the familiar faces who serve our community.

10/31/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween! 🎃

10/28/2026

Today, we honor our brave first responders who answer the call when our community needs them most.

On National First Responders Day, we extend our gratitude to the firefighters, police officers, EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers, and all emergency personnel who serve with courage, compassion, and dedication every day.

Thank you for the sacrifices you make and the care you provide.

Tag a first responder in the comments to show your appreciation!

10/26/2026

Grief doesn't come with a timeline, and you don't have to navigate it alone.

Losing someone you love is never easy, and everyone experiences grief differently. Whether your loss is recent or happened years ago, support is available when you need it.

Our care doesn't end when the service is over. We're here to support you and your family with grief resources and guidance long after the services are over.

Visit our website to explore our grief support resources.

10/26/2026

Scotty Hall

Mr. Scotty Hall, 59, passed away on Saturday, October 24, at his home. He was born and lived all his life in Neshoba County and worked at Tyson Foods for 17 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, grilling, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, LC and Gayulor Hall, and his sister, Beverly Hall. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Hall; his daughters, Samantha Hall (Marcus) and Kaitlyn Hall (Greg); and his stepson,...

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10/23/2026

Did you know Abraham Lincoln's final journey home took nearly two weeks?

For this Friday's funeral fact, we're taking a look back at one of the most remarkable funeral processions in American history.

As part of President Abraham Lincoln's funeral arrangements, his body was transported by train from Washington, D.C., to his hometown of Springfield, Illinois. The journey covered more than 1,600 miles, with thousands of mourners gathering along the tracks and in cities along the route to pay their respects.

The train even retraced much of the route Lincoln had taken to Washington for his inauguration four years earlier.

What began as a journey home became a historic national farewell.

10/23/2026

Michael D. Barnes

Graveside Services for Michael D. Barnes will be held on Friday, October 30,2026 at 11am from Henry's Chapel Cemetery. Bro Chris Richardson and Rev. Randall Dunaway will officiate. Michael D. Barnes, 68, Of Philadelphia passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Michael was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan and later moved to Philadelphia where he attended Neshoba Central High School. He worked for several years as a steel fitter in the construction industry and later in the mobile home...

View Michael D. Barnes's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

10/22/2026

Get to know Ben Eubanks, one of the familiar faces here at McClain-Hays!

In this staff spotlight, Ben shares a little about himself, what matters most to him and what serving local families means to him.

We're proud to have Ben as part of the team!