Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Jeffrey "Jeff" Lewis Vaughn

Jeffrey "Jeff" Lewis Vaughn

May 18, 2025

Jeff Vaughn, 58 of Florence, MS went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 18, 2025. 

Jeff was born in Jackson, MS on October 20, 1966, and was the son of Shalley and Maxine Vaughn. He graduated from Florence High School in 1984. He was certified in HVAC and Commercial/Residential plumbing and co-owner in a local business. Jeff was...

Paul Edward Phillips

Paul Edward Phillips

May 16, 2025

Paul Edward Phillips, born on September 6, 1957, in Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, in Brandon. He was a dedicated man whose work ethic and commitment to family defined his life.

Early in his career, Paul worked as a diesel mechanic for YRC, where he honed his skills and developed a reputation for being meticulous and hardworking....

William Andrew Mason, Jr.

William Andrew Mason, Jr.

May 15, 2025

William “Bill” Andrew Mason, Jr. passed away at his home on Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Richland, MS. He was 72 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025, and again on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home Florence, MS. The funeral service...

Judy Lynn Tollison

Judy Lynn Tollison

May 14, 2025

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Minnie Malley Garrett

Minnie Malley Garrett

May 14, 2025

Minnie Malley Garrett passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Briar Hill Nursing and Rehab.

Minnie was born on May 5, 1937, in Richton, MS, to Reverend Virgil and Maude Malley. She attended nursing school at Gilfoy School of Nursing and graduated in 1958. She worked at Mississippi Baptist Hospital most of her nursing career and retired from there in...

Bessie L. Robinson

Bessie L. Robinson

May 13, 2025

Bessie L. Robinson, lovingly known as "Bess," passed away on May 13, 2025, in Jackson, Mississippi. Born on July 10, 1927, in Puckett, Mississippi, to Charlie Lewis and Ella Butler Lewis. Bess enriched the lives of those around her during her remarkable 97 years. She dedicated a significant part of her life as a Telephone Operator for Bell South, where...

Eleanor Irene Sanders

Eleanor Irene Sanders

May 10, 2025

Eleanor “Irene” Sanders was born on August 1, 1937, in Vicksburg, Mississippi to Eddie Leo Cook, Sr and Corene Cook. Irene contracted polio as an infant and spent her first few years of life getting treatment at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. She never let the polio stop her or define her. Irene learned how to play the piano at...

Lois N Brown

Lois N Brown

May 9, 2025

Lois Annell Barron Neighbors Brown, 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 9, 2025.. She spent her final moments surrounded by loved ones at her home in Jackson, MS.

Lois was born October 28, 1937, in Florence, MS to William Lawrence Barron & Modena Barron. She grew up in the Clear Branch Community & graduated from Florence...

David Clark Summerlin

David Clark Summerlin

May 7, 2025

It is with heartfelt remembrance that we announce the passing of David Clark Summerlin, a cherished craftsman and dedicated family man, who departed this life on May 7, 2025, in Florence, Mississippi. Born on December 27, 1984, in Jackson, Mississippi, David was known to his loved ones simply as David. He was a man whose hands brought forth beauty in...

Betty Smith McKinley

Betty Smith McKinley

May 6, 2025

Betty Smith McKinley passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at her home in Star, MS. She was 70 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, and again on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will...

Nelda Montez Jackson

Nelda Montez Jackson

May 4, 2025

Nelda “Montez” Jackson went to be with her Lord and Savoir on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Baton Rouge, LA. She was 90 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. with burial...

Larry Russell Hudson

Larry Russell Hudson

Apr 30, 2025

Larry Hudson passed away peacefully on April 30th' 2025, at home with family at his bedside. Born in 1947, he was the youngest of four siblings (Corrine, Betty, and Patti), born to Gilbert and Eva Hudson of the Barnes community in Carthage. After graduating from high school, he moved to Jackson, attended trade school at Hinds Junior College in air...

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 Jackson. 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...