David Clay Stone, 73, of Hernando, Mississippi, passed away on April 3, 2026. David fought hard against a recent cancer diagnosis, showing perseverance and strength. He was born to the late Louise Hay

David Clay Stone, 73, of Hernando, Mississippi, passed away on April 3, 2026. David fought hard against a recent cancer diagnosis, showing perseverance and strength. He was born to the late Louise Haynes Collins and the late Bonnie Clay Stone on August 28, 1952, in Louisville, Kentucky.During his life, David worked many jobs within the car industry including insurance adjuster, car inspector, fleet manager, and body shop manager. He enjoyed caring for his beloved dogs, riding motorcycles, and tinkering with cars. He was a Navy veteran, serving his country proudly. Since his retirement, he enjoyed spending his days outdoors, taking pride in his yard and visiting with neighbors.David is survived by his wife of 28 years, Martha Stone, daughter Priscilla Knapp (Melvin), stepson Scott A. Haley (Beth), stepdaughter Melissa Thompson (Matt), grandchildren Katie Knapp Mugler (Matt) and Coy Knapp, step grandchildren Bowen Haley (Avery), Emma Claire Haley, Olivia Haley, and Haley Thompson. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Debra Hooper.A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Donations in his memory may be made to the Building and Grounds Fund at Longview Point Baptist Church (1100 McIngvale Road Hernando, MS 38632) or the City of Hernando Animal Shelter (1203 Nesbit Drive, Nesbit, MS 38651)