Peoples Funeral Home of Jackson Mississippi

09/25/2026

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09/25/2026

For generations, Peoples Funeral Home has been a place where families can gather, reflect, and honor a life with dignity.

And sometimes, the space around a family matters just as much as the service itself.

Step inside Peoples Funeral Home.

Home to the largest funeral-home chapel in the Jackson, Mississippi metro area, offering families the space to celebrate a life surrounded by the people who matter most.

Throughout the facility are 12 private family rooms, allowing each family to have a space of their own.

No sharing a room with another family.

Your family.
Your privacy.
Your time.

From our private arrangement rooms to our chapel and family spaces, every part of Peoples Funeral Home is designed to give families room to gather, make decisions, receive loved ones, and simply be together.

Because during one of life’s most personal moments, privacy matters.

Space matters.

And family matters.

Peoples Funeral Home.

Serving Jackson and Mississippi families with dignity, privacy, and care.

09/18/2026

Funeral Services for Mr. Jerry Edward McElroy, Sr. will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Pilgrim Rest M. B. Church, 852A Madison Avenue, Madison, Mississippi. His Final Resting place will be at Jones Cemetery, Liberty Park, Madison, Mississippi.


Jerry Edward McElroy, Sr. the third of three born to Fred Lee McElroy, Sr and Lula Mae Jones-McElroy, entered this life on November 15, 1964, in Jackson, MS. On Friday, September 11, 2026, he exchanged time for eternity.

​Jerry attended Rosa Scott Middle School, Madison-Ridgeland High School Class of 1983 and Hinds Community College where he established his educational foundation in Diesel Technology. He further extended his career with APAC-Mississippi for over 20 years, W.S. “Red” Hancock, Inc., located in Bentonia, MS and lastly, Robinson Asphalt Worx of Bolton, MS. Overall, his passion and specialty was working on vehicles and being the family and neighborhood “Shade Tree Mechanic”. He loved his family and speaking his mind.

​He is survived by: His wife Lasonjadria Cook-McElroy; six children: Jerry E. McElroy, Jr. (Jasmine), Brittani McElroy, Antonio R. McElroy, Tradiya A. Cook, Precious E. Cook and Pierce Cook; one grandson: Antonio McElroy, Jr.; one sister: Rosie C. McElroy-Brown; three aunts: Bertha J. Thompson, Betty J. Young and Adell Jones; one uncle: Dan Jones; two nieces: Autrice R. McElroy and Amethyst R. Brown; one nephew: Jeffrey W. Brown, Jr.; one great nephew: Omari J. McElroy; a host of cousins, one of whom he referred to as his “Knott”, Korey K. Thompson.

​His parents Fred L. McElroy, Sr., Lula M. Jones-McElroy and brothers Fred L. McElroy, Jr. and Charles E. Jones preceded him in death.

​Jerry will be remembered by those who loved him and those whose lives he touched as an unselfish, loving, compassionate individual.

09/14/2026

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09/11/2026

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09/04/2026

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08/28/2026

Memorial Services for Mr. Bernard Jenkins will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at Peoples Funeral Home Chapel, 886 North Farish Street, Jackson, Mississippi. His Final Resting place will be private.

Mr. Bernard Jenkins was born on April 7, 1957 in Jackson, MS to Charlie Jenkins and Doris Jean Portis Jenkins. He departed this life on August 15, 2026 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, in Jackson, Mississippi.

08/28/2026

Public viewing for Mr. Marcus Bennett Barnes will be held on Friday, August 28, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Peoples Funeral Home, 886 North Farish Street, Jackson, Mississippi.

Funeral Services for Mr. Marcus Bennett Barnes will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Peoples Funeral Home Chapel, 886 North Farish Street, Jackson, Mississippi. His Final Resting place will at Mount Hope Cemetery

Old Port Gibson Road, Hazlehurst, Mississippi

Marcus Bennett Barnes was born April 7, 1971 in Jackson, Mississippi and passed away on August 18, 2026, leaving behind precious memories that will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. He was the beloved son of Charles and Delois Barnes.

At an early age, Marcus devoted his life to Christ and joined Farish Street Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Hickman M. Johnson.

Marcus graduated from Callaway High School in Jackson, Mississippi. After high school, he moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, where he trained and worked as a technician for Cox Cable Communications. After returning to Mississippi, he furthered his education at Jackson State University.

Marcus was a gifted man with many talents. For many years, he was self-employed, building and installing stereo systems, home entertainment systems, and security systems. He could do all kinds of work involving automobiles. Marcus continued to pursue his passion for music by joining the staff at WMPR 90.1 FM Radio Station, where he served as a radio announcer and computer technician.

Marcus met Angela Duffin-Lewis, and they were united in Holy Matrimony on November 28, 1998. Together, they were loving parents to two children.

Marcus was preceded in death by his father; grandparents, Henry and Leola Singleton; mother-in-law, Verneatha Duffin; and father-in-law, George Duffin.

The precious memories of Marcus will forever be cherished by his devoted wife, Angela Barnes; his loving and caring mother, Delois Barnes; two children, Demorio Edwards and Carl A. (Crystal) Lewis, all of Stone Mountain Georgia; two grandchildren, Cyanne Lewis and Carl Lewis, III; god-sister, Mary Jo (James) Dolley; sister, Denise (Don) Taylor; god-sister, Lovelle Cotton; god-brother/cousin, Donald (Kimberly) Singleton; three sisters, Candice (Torrey) Green, Shannon Hunter, Stacey Hunter; one sister-in-law, Antoinette (Ronnie) Duffin-Dixon; one brother-in-law, Anthony (Barbara) Duffin, Jr.; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.

Though Marcus is no longer with us, his life, love, and legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who were blessed to know him.