— Jennifer Bankston, 65 — Candy Blue, 76 — David L. Jackson, 65 —
Candy Blue
Candace “Candy” Godfrey Blue of McComb went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. She was at home with her husband of 47 years by her side.
Visitation is 10 a.m. Monday at New Covenant Presbyterian Church of Summit, with a memorial service there at 12 noon.
Burial will be in Hollywood Cemetery with Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb in charge of arrangements.
Candy was born in Wilkinsburg, Pa., on March 5, 1949. She was the daughter of Arthur Godfrey and Vivian Bauman Godfrey.
She graduated from Provine High School in Jackson in 1967 and the University of Southern Mississippi in 1971. She received her master’s degree in Speech Pathology at the University of Mississippi.
Candy was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian faith. She was currently a member of New Covenant Presbyterian Church.
She is a former member of Alta Woods Presbyterian Church in Jackson and J.J. White Memorial Presbyterian Church in McComb. She was a children’s Sunday School teacher and participated in women’s Bible studies and prayer groups. She enjoyed planning church luncheons and bereavement meals for families that had lost a loved one.
In the community, she is a former member of MICA, McComb Garden Club and Flower Lovers Club.
She loved decorating, planning parties, tablescapes, making fresh flower arrangements, holiday décor especially Christmas. She also enjoyed antique shopping, sewing, road trips with her family and many friends. She loved music, especially the Eagles and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. A good Ann Rule book and a true crime story was all she needed to be entertained.
Candy made being a friend very easy. She regularly met with her Jackson friends: Janice Spence, Teena Grantham, Patty Roper, Glenda Robinson, Carolyn Hodges, Cheryl Sides, and the late Janey Brashier.
Her bunko group of 30-plus years includes Renee Hote, Kathy Robison, Cristy Holloway, Betsy Murrell, Dr. Dawn Sumrall, June Gilbert, Melinda Wallace, Jan Dykes, and the late Kathy Parker. Candy’s
Special church cooking friends are Jane Gibson, Gwen Marsalis, Emily Thompson, and Linda Young.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Robert L. Godfrey; and two brothers-in-law, Frankie Freeman and Randy Parker.
She is survived by her husband, Steve Blue; her daughter Janna Blue; her two sons, John David Blue and Mark Blue; her sister, Gille Godfrey Freeman and her daughters, April Sims, Shelly Miller and Kerri Black; her late brother’s daughters, Summer Brewer and Shauna Godfrey; her sister-in-law, Ginger Blue Parker and her niece Ellen Clementson and nephew Lennox Clementson; along with a number of cousins and many friends.
Those who knew her will miss her warmth, generosity, and sense of humor.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at St. Luke Home Health who cared for her during her illness.
Donations may be made to MICA, the Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Mississippi, Pike County Youth Sports, or New Covenant Presbyterian Church.
David L. Jackson
David L. Jackson, 65, of Summit passed away on Feb. 10, 2026 in his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation is 2 p.m. Sunday at Pisgah United Methodist Church, with funeral services there at 4 p.m. Rev. Ricky Lee will officiate.
Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb is in charge of arrangements.
Jennifer Bankston
Jennifer M. Bankston, 65, of Magnolia passed away in her home on Feb. 9, 2026.
Arrangements were incomplete with Young’s Funeral Home of Summit in charge.
