Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Maxine Duke Berry

Maxine Duke Berry

Oct 26, 2024

Maxine Duke Berry went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 26, 2024, in Florence, MS. She was 93 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The memorial service will begin at 12:00 p.m.

Maxine was born on...

Carolyn Virginia Patrick

Carolyn Virginia Patrick

Oct 26, 2024

Carolyn Virginia Patrick, 86, greeted our Lord in heaven on October 26, 2024. She was born at home on April 28, 1938, in Louisville, MS, to the late Clarence Black and Ethel Dempsey Black. She retired from Hudspeth Regional Center, serving others through mental health services. She was a faithful member of Briar Hill Baptist Church where she taught Sunday...

Jimmy Wayne Wilson Jr.

Jimmy Wayne Wilson Jr.

Oct 24, 2024

Jimmy Wayne Wilson, Jr., 54, entered the gates of heaven on October 24, 2024. He was born on May 11, 1970, in Jackson, MS, to Jimmy “Jimbo” Wayne Wilson, Sr. and Ina Paulette Bishop Wilson. 

He loved being owner and operator of the family business Lawn Care and working with his dad, family and friends at Wilson Brace and Limb. His...

Evelyn Joyce Shields

Evelyn Joyce Shields

Oct 20, 2024

Evelyn “Joyce” Shields went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday October 20, 2024. She was 79 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 9:00-11:00 a.m. October 24, 2024, at Victory Church in Florence Ms. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM

Joyce was born on May 26, 1945, to Russell Hill...

Sarah Elizabeth Gregory

Sarah Elizabeth Gregory

Oct 19, 2024

Sarah Elizabeth Gregory, beloved sister, aunt, great aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Natchez Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born on April 5, 1960, in Baton Rouge, LA, to Bobby Jack and Margaret Honn Gregory. Sarah graduated from Millsaps College in 1982 and Mississippi College School of Law in 1994. Admitted to the...

Billy Carroll Rials

Billy Carroll Rials

Oct 18, 2024

Billy Carroll Rials, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024, surrounded by his family. 

The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday, October 20, 2024, and again on Monday, October 21, 2024, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Antioch Baptist Church in the Old Pearl community in Florence,...

Courtsworth "Mike" Hardy, III

Courtsworth "Mike" Hardy, III

Oct 17, 2024

Courtsworth M. Hardy, III, known to friends and family as Mike, passed from this life Thursday, October 17, 2024, at his home surrounded by his close family. He was born to C.M. "Bill" and Nancy Hunt Hardy on December 26, 1956. He graduated from Manhattan Academy and continued his education by receiving an associate degree from Hinds Community College and...

Richard Thomas Shields

Richard Thomas Shields

Oct 14, 2024

Richard “Ricky” Thomas Shields passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, in Jackson, MS. He was 48 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 17, 2024, and again on Friday, October 18, 2024, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will start at 11:00 a.m....

Sylvia Tillman Garrard

Sylvia Tillman Garrard

Oct 14, 2024

Sylvia Lea Garrard passed away peacefully at home October 14, 2024, after a brief illness. She was born April 1, 1947, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tillman. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Garrard; brother Richard Tillman, Jr.; sisters Dolores Jordan, Connie Norton and Betty Lou...

John Robert Bartlett

John Robert Bartlett

Oct 13, 2024

John Robert Bartlett, 89, passed away on October 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 2, 1935, in Appleton, Arkansas, to Opal Bartlett and Evelyn Bartlett Browning. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication to his family. He

After graduating from North Little Rock...

James Dereck Douglas

James Dereck Douglas

Oct 12, 2024

James Dereck Douglas, 58, of Jackson, MS passed at his home on October 12th, 2024. Visitation will be 10am-12pm Saturday, October 19th, 2024 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. The Memorial Service to celebrate his life will follow at 12 pm in the funeral home chapel.

 Dereck was born in Jackson, MS in 1965 to Kendal Edgar Douglas and Cleta Tanner...

Dorothy Herndon Cody

Dorothy Herndon Cody

Oct 12, 2024

Dorothy Herndon Cody (91) of Hattiesburg, MS, passed away peacefully, trusting in the promise of eternal life, on the morning of October 12, 2024. She was born November 4, 1932, in Sarasota, FL. 

Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt who always put her family first. She spent her life caring for those she loved offering a warm...

Linda Elizabeth Lollar

Linda Elizabeth Lollar

Oct 11, 2024

Linda Elizabeth Haffey Lollar, 72, of Crystal Springs, MS, passed away at Merritt Health Madison, peacefully in the arms of Jesus at 3:25 pm on October 11, 2024, surrounded by the ones that loved her the most. She was born in Jackson, MS on December 17, 1951, to Charles and Lois Haffey.

Linda lived her life filled with kindness, warmth, and...

Hulon Isaac Parrett

Hulon Isaac Parrett

Oct 10, 2024

Hulon Isaac Parrett, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2024. He was born on April 27, 1934 to Daniel Ance Parrett and Chellie Mae Rutland Parrett. He led a full and rich life, marked by numerous accomplishments and cherished moments with family.

Hulon served his country honorably in the United States Navy during the...

Robert "Bob" Earl Williams

Robert "Bob" Earl Williams

Oct 8, 2024

Robert "Bob" Earl Williams, age 87, of Jackson, Mississippi, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Bob was born on June 1, 1937, in Bogalusa, Louisiana. He was a proud graduate of Bogalusa High School before he went on to serve his country in the United States Army. He was stationed at Fort...

Robert W. Westerfield

Robert W. Westerfield

Oct 8, 2024

Robert “Bob” W. Westerfield went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at his home in Richland, MS. He was 90 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral will begin at 11:00 a.m....

Joseph Edwin King

Joseph Edwin King

Oct 6, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Mr. Joe King, 66, of Florence, MS, who departed this life peacefully at home on October 6, 2024. Born in August 1958 in Roxie, MS, Joe moved to Jackson after college and eventually found his home in Florence, where he created a life filled with love and adventure...

Barbara Ann Jones

Barbara Ann Jones

Oct 6, 2024

Barbara Ann Jones, 76, left her earthly body in exchange for her heavenly body on October 6, 2024 at Willow Creek Nursing Home in Byram, MS.

Barbara was born in Hopewell, MS on May 25, 1948 to Doris Kelly Lewis and R.V. Lewis, Jr.  She enjoyed gardening, cooking, dancing, camping, and visiting with family and friends.  She was a caregiver and...

John S Murphy

John S Murphy

Oct 5, 2024

John S. Murphy, affectionately known as "Jack," passed away on October 5, 2024, in Terry, Mississippi, at the age of 98. Born on December 14, 1925, in Philadelphia, Mississippi to Lagaston Murphy and Jessie Nellie Smith Murphy. Jack’s life was characterized by hard work, dedication, and a love for his family. 

As a skilled truck driver and an "Ace" mechanic, Jack...

Neeta Carolyn Hart

Neeta Carolyn Hart

Oct 5, 2024

Neeta Arnett Hart, age 85, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2024. Born on April 29, 1939, Neeta lived a life filled with love, grace, and service. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, Jerry Hart, her parents, Doyle and Minnie Arnett, and her sister, Nancy Arnett Shaw. Neeta is survived by her daughter, Julie...