Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Linda Rogers McGehee

Linda Rogers McGehee

Apr 28, 2025

Linda Rogers McGehee, born June 9, 1941, died ........April 28, 2025

Born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Linda spent part of her childhood in Mount Olive before making her home in Jackson, where she lived most of her adult life with 30 cherished years in Northeast Jackson. In her later years she lived and thrived at Rosegate, the home she and her husband...

Elizabeth Joyce Watson

Elizabeth Joyce Watson

Apr 27, 2025

Elizabeth “Joyce” Watson, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Sunday, April 27, 2025 at her home in Dalton, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeff Harrison Daniel, Ruby Leigh Daniel; and her sister Donna Jean Daniel Smith.

She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Harold Ray Watson; her three sons and their...

Wheeler Edward "Ed" Starnes Sr.

Wheeler Edward "Ed" Starnes Sr.

Apr 27, 2025

Wheeler Edward “Ed” Starnes Sr. passed away at his home on Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Pelahatchie, MS. He was 88 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 with burial following at Glenwood Memorial...

Virgil D Allen , Jr

Virgil D Allen , Jr

Apr 27, 2025

Virgil D. Allen, Jr., 95, of Jackson, Mississippi, peacefully passed away on April 27, 2025, leaving behind a legacy marked by service, dedication, and a love for family. Born on January 25, 1930, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, he grew up to embody the values of perseverance and hard work that characterized his life.

Virgil proudly served in the U.S. Army during the...

Paul Hollingsworth

Paul Hollingsworth

Apr 26, 2025

Paul Riser Hollingsworth, 84, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at home surrounded by family. Visitation will be held on April 30 from 5:00-8:00 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. A visitation will be held on May 1 from 10:00-11:00 with a Celebration of Life service at 11:00 at Daniel Memorial Baptist Church in Jakson. Burial service will be...

Janice Faye Hopkins

Janice Faye Hopkins

Apr 22, 2025

Janice Faye Hopkins passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Flowood, MS. She was 74 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. A graveside service will follow at Glenwood Memorial Park in Richland, MS.

Janice was born on April 26,...

Jackie Pace

Jackie Pace

Apr 22, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Honey, whose greatest joy in life was her grandchildren and the family she held so close. Honey was the steady presence, the rock who grounded us all — a source of unwavering love, strength, and kindness.

To her grandchildren, she was more than a grandmother — she was...

Cynthia Hiatt Steen

Cynthia Hiatt Steen

Apr 20, 2025

On Easter morning, Cynthia Lee Steen found rest and reunited with her daughter after a hard-fought battle with cancer at her home in Diamondhead, MS.

Cynthia was born to Frances Quay and Jimmie Hiatt November 7, 1959, in Jackson, MS, where she grew up with her older sisters, Ann and Alice. Cynthia is remembered by her family as being fun-loving and...

Thomas L. Hemphill

Thomas L. Hemphill

Apr 19, 2025

Thomas Lowery Hemphill was born July 1, 1947, and passed over into Glory on April 19, 2025.

In between those two moments in time, he lived a full and rewarding life.

Tommy was the oldest son of Louis T. and Roberta Rose Russell Hemphill of Florence, MS. He had one brother, Wallace C. Hemphill who predeceased him.

Tommy graduated from Florence High School...

Juanita Geraldine Chan

Juanita Geraldine Chan

Apr 19, 2025

Juanita Geraldine Chan went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Jackson, MS She was 86 Years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2025, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The second visitation will be held at First Baptist Church of Richland on...

Connie Courtney Cherry

Connie Courtney Cherry

Apr 18, 2025

Connie Courtney Cherry, a cherished mom, Nona, aunt, daughter, sister, and devoted wife passed peacefully from this world at her beloved home on Cherry Acres in Florence, MS on April 18, 2025.

Connie was born November 22, 1947, in Bluffton, IN to Mr. and Mrs. Roger W. Courtney. Connie met her husband Joseph H. Cherry in Hattiesburg, MS in 1972. They...

Sheila Rose Phelps

Sheila Rose Phelps

Apr 18, 2025

Sheila Rose Phelps entered the gates of heaven on April 18, 2025. She was born on February 21, 1948, in Jackson, MS, to Dr. Russell J. Crider and Dr. Mildred M. Crider.

Sheila was a schoolteacher at multiple schools and ended her career in Mendenhall, MS. She loved leatherwork and painting as well as her horses. Cooking was her passion, but...

Margie Marie Langston

Margie Marie Langston

Apr 17, 2025

Margie Marie Langston, 99, passed from this life, Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Plainview Assisted Living, in Richland, MS. Visitation will be at Old Silver Creek Baptist Church at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 21, 2025, with a chapel service following at 11:00. Interment will be at the Old Silver Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

A native of Old Silver Creek, MS, and...

Elizabeth Ellen Sayers

Elizabeth Ellen Sayers

Apr 14, 2025

Elizabeth Ellen Sayers, affectionately known as Beth, was born on July 3, 1960, in Jackson, Mississippi, and she departed this life peacefully on April 14, 2025. She was born to Harmon McAlpin Scarbrough and Patrician Ann Ruff Scarbrough.

Throughout her life, Beth dedicated herself to the field of customer service, spending many rewarding years at a cleaners, where her warmth and...

Louie Woodward

Louie Woodward

Apr 14, 2025

Louie Woodward, devoted husband of sixty-seven years to Rosie Woodward, father, brother and grandfather passed into heaven on April 14, 2025.

Mr. Woodward was born to Eunice Hydrick and Eddie Woodward on July 16, 1928. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Rosie Woodward, his son Ricky Woodward, and his brothers. He is survived by his son Randy,...

Mallory Jayne Frazier

Mallory Jayne Frazier

Apr 14, 2025

Mallory Jayne Frazier went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 14th, 2025. She was 23 years old. There will be a visitation held in her honor on Thursday, April 17th, 2025 from the hours of 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. The celebration of Mallory's life will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday,...

Lawrence "Penny" Henry Hammons

Lawrence "Penny" Henry Hammons

Apr 12, 2025

Penny Hammons, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished member of the community, passed away on April 12, 2025, in Jackson, Mississippi.

Born on September 17, 1936, in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, Penny lived a life enriched with love, laughter, and a passion for both his family and his work in the automotive industry as a talented mechanic. Penny was not...

Todd Mitchell Howard

Todd Mitchell Howard

Apr 10, 2025

Todd Mitchell Howard passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was 63 years old.

Todd was born on November 13, 1961, to Marvin Howard and Sammie Sandifer Howard in Vicksburg, MS. He was currently living in Cleveland, Ohio where he was a member of Word of Life Church. Todd had a servant’s heart, always willing to help, and...

Vernon Earl Loyd

Vernon Earl Loyd

Apr 6, 2025

Vernon Earl Loyd, a cherished son, devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, brother, and loyal friend departed this world on April 6, 2025, at St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital. Born on January 24, 1971, in the heart of Natchez, Mississippi, Vernon lived a life that resonated with warmth, kindness, and unwavering strength.

For twenty years, he applied his skilled hands to the craft...

Charles Anthony Warren

Charles Anthony Warren

Apr 6, 2025

Charles Anthony Warren went to be with the Lord on April 6, 2025. He was 72 years old and was surrounded by family a day after celebrating his birthday.

Charles, or Tuffy, as many people knew him, was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather, who worked most of his career as a printer. He took great pride in the signs...