Stevie Dell James, 76, of Laurel, MS, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, February 20, 2026. Born on October 11, 1949, in Laurel, Mississippi, Stevie spent his life in the community he loved.

Stevie liked to hunt, fish and watch westerns.  He loved spending time with family and friends, and he was a loving and affectionate husband.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy Gavin James, and his daughter, Katherine Kilbride, with her fiancé, Zachery. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Judy Wade and her husband Robert, Cheryl Reeves and her husband Barry, and Ann Matthews. Along with a host of nieces and nephews.

Stevie was preceded in death by his parents, Martin Rudell James and Eunice Westbrook James, his brother, James Fredrick Matthews, and his sister, Louise Jernigan.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026, from 9:30AM until 11:00AM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel, located at 4593 Indian Springs Rd, Laurel, MS. Funeral services will follow at 11:00AM at the same location, with Bro. Dave Moran officiating. Burial will take place at Matthews Cemetery in Laurel, Mississippi.

Stevie will be fondly remembered by his family and friends, and his memory will be cherished by all who knew him.

Special thanks to Comfort Care Hospice for all their help through his final days.