Baby Ma'kyri Loyal Phillips was stillborn on July 30, 2025, at Ochsner American Legion Hospital in Jennings, LA.  Ma'kyri's parents are Javokia Deshaye Williams and Michael Louis Phillips, Jr., both of Jennings, LA.

Ma'kyri is survived by his parents, Javokia D. Williams & Michael Louis Phillips, Jr; two sisters, My'kerria Byers and Micalyn Johnson; one brother, Kikeveyon Johnson; his paternal grandparents, Renita & Michael Louis Phillips, Sr; four aunts, Gvohnne Manuel, LaConia Phillips, Anqunette Phillips, and Lisa Phillips; four uncles, Brandon Williams, Maximus Williams, Gvokia Manuel, and Kaden Manuel.

Ma'kyri was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Shaneka Williams and Gvokia Manuel.

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Semien-Lewis Mortuary of Jennings.