Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Ralph D. Lundstrom Sr.

Ralph D. Lundstrom Sr.

Jun 5, 2025

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Jean Bray

Jean Bray

Jun 3, 2025

Norma Jean Childers-Bray passed away June 3rd, 2025 just nearly a month shy of her 94th birthday. She led a lifetime of love and dedication to her family and friends.

Born in Athens, AL on July 12th, 1931 the eldest of twelve siblings she grew up in Pulaski, TN while helping raise many of her siblings. She met Edgar Green Bray,...

John David Wynne

John David Wynne

Jun 3, 2025

John David Wynne went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Flowood, MS. He was 49 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2025, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will begin at 4:00 p.m. Burial will follow the...

Marjorie Ross Maddox

Marjorie Ross Maddox

Jun 2, 2025

Marjorie Maddox of Terry, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025. She was known as Marge to friends and family. She was born in Carroll County, MS to David Ross and Annie Griffin Ross on January 5, 1933.  She traveled all over the U.S. and Europe with her husband, Steve, who was in the U.S. Army.  They settled in...

Joanne Taylor Smith

Joanne Taylor Smith

Jun 2, 2025

Joanne Taylor Smith, 93, a retired medical secretary for UMMC died Monday, June 2, 2025, peacefully at her home. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Hickory Ridge Baptist Church in Florence, MS. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow at Sinai Cemetery in...

Jack Edward Daugherty

Jack Edward Daugherty

Jun 1, 2025

Lieutenant Jack Edward Daugherty USN (R), a devoted husband of 57 years, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and proud Vietnam Veteran, has departed this world on his final voyage, on the morning of June 1, 2025, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson MS. He was born in Oneida TN, on January 20, 1947. He lived a life marked by a deep devotion to...

Mary Lou Peoples

Mary Lou Peoples

May 31, 2025

Mary Lou Peoples, 74, of Terry, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.  a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, Mary Lou lived a life full of joy, service, and deep compassion for others. 

Mary Lou grew up in Greenwood, Mississippi.  She went on to serve her country in the United States Air Force,...

Cynthia Ann Ehrhardt-Bourgeois

Cynthia Ann Ehrhardt-Bourgeois

May 31, 2025

Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Ehrhardt Bourgeois passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at her home in Florence, MS. She was 66 years old.

Cindy was born on November 23, 1958, to Ferdinand Ehrhardt and Rebecca Contresas Llyod in New Orleans, LA. where she worked for LSU ldentistry. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Cindy is preceded in...

Rev. Bobbie Joyce Lively

Rev. Bobbie Joyce Lively

May 26, 2025

Over the years, I’ve been known by many names. Those mentioned are just a few. But in all my 85 years on this earth, my life has truly been defined by one turning point: the moment I met Jesus. There’s the life I lived before Jesus—and the life I’ve lived ever since.

Before I found Jesus, I ran with the wrong...

Robert Charles Reed, Jr

Robert Charles Reed, Jr

May 25, 2025

Robert C. “Bob” Reed Jr. passed away peacefully at the age of 80 in his home on the morning of May 25, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

Bob (aka Dad, Daddy, Papa) was a loving, caring, and generous husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother. He was an honest, fair, hard-working, and street-smart businessman who built a thriving and respected...

Bettye Jean Paul Hanner

Bettye Jean Paul Hanner

May 25, 2025

Bettye Jean Paul Hanner, affectionately known to many as Granny and Mia, was born on February 13, 1938, in Goodpine, Louisiana. She crossed into eternal life peacefully at her home in Possum Point, Louisiana, on May 25, 2025, departing this world to be with her Lord and Savior just as she had wished, surrounded by her loving family.

Her remarkable life...

Mitchell Wayne Redfern

Mitchell Wayne Redfern

May 23, 2025

Mitch was a noted wood carver

An excellent husband and father

He worked hard all his life

For his kids and his wife

Now he’s singing with Jesus up yonder

Mitchell (Mitch) Wayne Redfern, age 63, passed away on May 23, 2025. Born on August 23, 1961, in Jackson, MS, he was a devoted husband to Olievia Redfern for 38 years, and a loving father...

Ralph Edward Jones

Ralph Edward Jones

May 23, 2025

Ralph Edward “Eddie” Jones, a lifelong resident of Florence, Mississippi, passed away on May 23, 2025, at the age of 68. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 10:00 a.m-12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will begin at 12:00 p.m. with burial to follow in the...

James Howard Gurley, Sr.

James Howard Gurley, Sr.

May 23, 2025

James Howard Gurley, Sr. passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, in Collins, Mississippi, at the age of 89. He was born on January 23, 1936, in Jackson, Mississippi. James was a devoted member of Antioch Baptist Church, where he found a strong sense of community and faith.

James enjoying playing the guitar and singing, which brought joy not only to...

Dennis Roy Adcock

Dennis Roy Adcock

May 22, 2025

Dennis Roy Adcock, born on January 29, 1946, in Jackson, Mississippi, passed away on May 22, 2025, with family by his side. He was a dedicated and meticulous machinist for Eaton Aerospace and earned a reputation as a jack of all trades, displaying his diverse skills with pride.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Dennis had a variety of hobbies that...

Joe Mack Mitchell

Joe Mack Mitchell

May 21, 2025

Joe Mack Mitchell went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Jackson, MS. He was 78 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2025, and again from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The...

Lynnette Mary Purvis

Lynnette Mary Purvis

May 20, 2025

Lynnette Mary Purvis went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at her home in Richland, MS. She was 78 years old.

Lynnette was born on November 19, 1946, to Paul Purvis and Sadie Soignier Purvis in West Monroe, LA. She was raised in Jackson, MS, but has lived in Richland for the past 4 years...

Jesse Carlton Price, III

Jesse Carlton Price, III

May 18, 2025

Mr. Jesse Carlton Price III , 67, of Jackson, MS passed away Sunday, May, 17, 2025. He was born February 5, 1958, in Jackson. The son of the late Mr. Jesse Carlton Jr. and Mrs. Patsy Price.

Carlton was a retired automobile body man and expert painter. He owned his own shop serving the South Jackson area for many years. He...

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....