Mary Hodge Darby

 Mrs. Mary Hodge Darby, 92, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at her home in Noxapater, MS. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, July 25th, at Noxapater Methodist Church, with Rev. Sara Windham officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 12:00 P.M. until service time at the church. Interment will be in Noxapater Methodist Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mary was born November 23, 1932, in Noxapater to Elsie Mae and Hayward Hodge. She was a graduate of Noxapater High School, and was a homemaker. She was a faithful member of Noxapater Methodist Church, where she was very active in every ministry of the church.She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Paul Darby.

Mary is survived by three sons, Paul (Leesa) Darby of Noxapater, John Walter Darby of Noxapater, and Timothy (Deedee) Darby of Aluacha, FL; six grandchildren, Matthew (Emily) Darby, Shay (Shelley) Darby, Zachary (Kori) Darby, Ashley Darby, Cameron (Devon) Darby, and Chase (Alise) Darby; and her grandchildren, Kooper Darby, Charlee Darby, Kye Darby, Lakelyn Darby, Koah Darby, Logan Darby, and Harper and Finley Macarages.