James Michael "Mike" Havard

James Michael “Mike” Havard, of Liberty, Mississippi, passed away at Southwest Regional Medical Center in McComb, MS, at the age of 76 on Friday, October 2, 2026. Mike was born on May 7, 1950, in Centreville, Mississippi to Carol James Havard and Marjorie Willngham Havard.

Visitation will be Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Newman Funeral Home, 155 South Cosby Street, Centreville, Mississippi, with Brother Carl Grice officiating. Interment will be at Bethel Cemetery, Hwy 569, Liberty, MS, under the direction of Newman Funeral Home.

Mike was a heavy equipment mechanic for Sunbelt Rentals.

He is survived by his wife, Marchia Havard of Liberty, MS; his ex-wife, Diane Boney; one daughter, Jorie Havard of GA; two sons, Chris Havard (Jessica) of NC, and Robert Havard (Misty) of GA; two sisters, Kathy Stennett of Kentwood, LA and Ruth Havard Frost (Mickey) of Zachary, LA; one brother, Brett Dwayne Havard of Baton Rouge, LA; and seven grandchildren.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Patti Carroll Pittman and Diana Havard; and one brother Tracy Havard.

Pallbearers will be, David Jarreau, Noah Jarreau, Logan Campbell, Dakota Havard, Chase Havard and Jason Havard.