Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mrs. Frances Mary  Tucker

Mrs. Frances Mary Tucker

Apr 28, 2018

Frances Mary Bridges Tucker, 89, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018 at her home in Florence. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 2, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Clear Branch Cemetery. Mrs. Tucker was a life-long resident of Florence and she attended First Baptist Church of...

Mr.  Timmy "Joe" Bridge

Mr. Timmy "Joe" Bridge

Apr 25, 2018

Timmy "Joe" Bridge, 58, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Magee General Hospital in Magee, MS. No services are scheduled at this time. Joe was born February 12, 1960 in Mendenhall, MS to Fred and Helen Bridge. He worked as a truck driver for Couch Tree Service. He loved his family and worked very hard to provide for them....

Ms. Joni Barbee

Ms. Joni Barbee

Apr 25, 2018

Joan “Joni” Alice Selden Barbee, 61, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at her home in Terry after an extended illness. Joni was born in Port Gibson, MS and lived in Terry for over 30 years, working at Packard Electric as a machine operator. She was an avid football fan and collected pigs-but only one live one “Ethel”. Joni, a...

Mrs. Charlene Yvonne Gregorich

Mrs. Charlene Yvonne Gregorich

Apr 22, 2018

Charlene Yvonne (Stifter) Gregorich, 76, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be 5-8pm Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Services will be 10am Thursday, April 26 at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Jackson. Mrs. Gregorich was born in Sharon PA to the late Peter and Helen Stifter. A...

Mr. James Ray Goodin

Mr. James Ray Goodin

Apr 21, 2018

Mr. James Ray Goodin passed away at his home on Saturday, April 21, 2018. His visitation will be held on Monday, April 23, 12:00-2:00 PM at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence with service at 2:00 PM in the chapel. Mr. Goodin was born and raised in Kemper County, Mississippi on September 13, 1935 to Effie Mae and George Goodin in...

Mrs. Bettie Jean Frazier

Mrs. Bettie Jean Frazier

Apr 20, 2018

Bettie Jean (Wilhite) Frazier, was born November 28, 1926 and passed from this life on April 20, 2018. Services will be held at First Pentecostal Church in Jackson on Tuesday, April 24 at 2:00 PM. Visitations will be held at the Church on Monday, April 23 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM and again Tuesday, from 12:00 - 2:00 PM. Bettie...

Mr. Jon Campbell

Mr. Jon Campbell

Apr 19, 2018

Jon W. Campbell passed away from cancer at his home on April 19, 2018. He was retired from the Jackson Fire Department as the Deputy Chief, was an instructor at the State Fire Academy, worked for Exxon Mobile and was fire commissioner for the Lamar County Fire Department for many years. Mr. Campbell was a long time member of Taloway...

Mr. Henry Grady Phillips

Mr. Henry Grady Phillips

Apr 19, 2018

Henry Grady Phillips, 87, of Star died April 19 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. He was surrounded by his family. His humor, integrity, and wise counsel touched many lives and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at Wesleyanna United Methodist Church in Star. Services will begin at 2 p.m. at Wesleyanna. Burial...

Mr James Anthony "Tony" Best

Mr James Anthony "Tony" Best

Apr 18, 2018

James Anthony “Tony” Best, 63, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at his home in Florence. A graveside service will be held at a later date in Highland Home, AL. Mr. Best was born in Troy, AL to James and Mary Best. He was an avid golfer and University of Alabama fan who enjoyed fishing and loved his children and...

Ms. Carolyn Lee Patrick

Ms. Carolyn Lee Patrick

Apr 18, 2018

Carolyn L. Patrick, 72, went to her heavenly home Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 at 8:35pm. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. funeral service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson. A resident of Rankin county, Carolyn was born December 24,1945 in Jackson, MS. She was the owner...

Mr.  Walter David "Dave"  Hobgood III

Mr. Walter David "Dave" Hobgood III

Apr 18, 2018

Walter David “Dave” Hobgood III, 74, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at University of MS Medical Center in Jackson. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Mr. Hobgood has lived in Richland for the last 21 years, moving from Memphis. He worked at an Assistant Pro Shop Manager at Pearl Municipal Golf Course. He enjoyed hunting...

Mr Milton Paul Boteler

Mr Milton Paul Boteler

Apr 15, 2018

Milton Paul Boteler went to the Lord Sunday morning, April 15, 2018 surrounded by his family from his home in Florence. He was the husband of Leisa Geter Boteler. They shared thirty- five years together. Paul was born in Florence, MS, on November 12, 1951, the son of Bernard and Irma Boteler. He was a graduate of Florence High School...

Mr. Buford Daniel Berry

Mr. Buford Daniel Berry

Apr 14, 2018

Buford Daniel Berry, 79, went to be with His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson around 2am following complications from a heart attack and stroke he had just 10 days earlier. Mr. Berry was born on November 20, 1938. He was a native of Simpson County and grew up between...

Mr. Joel "Buddy"  Keith Ford Sr

Mr. Joel "Buddy" Keith Ford Sr

Apr 13, 2018

Joel “Buddy” Keith Ford, Sr., 70, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, April 13, 2018 at his home in Florence. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Monday, April 16th and from 9:00 a.m. until the 10:00 a.m. Memorial Service on Tuesday, April 17th all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Hickory Ridge...

Auden "Audie"  Ralph Sykes

Auden "Audie" Ralph Sykes

Apr 10, 2018

Auden Ralph Sykes, 11, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at University of MS Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be Friday, April 13th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence and Saturday, from 11:00 a.m. until the 12:00 p.m. funeral service at Country Woods Baptist Church in Byram. Burial will follow at Lakewood South Memorial...

Mrs. Priscilla "Prissy" Lott

Mrs. Priscilla "Prissy" Lott

Apr 9, 2018

Priscilla “Prissy” DeBoe Lott, 70, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 9, 2018 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be 9am until the 11am funeral service Friday, April 13, 2018, all at Alta Woods Baptist Church in Jackson. Interment will follow at Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon. Mrs. Lott was born in Vicksburg, Ms to...

Mr. Wayne Eiland Wray

Mr. Wayne Eiland Wray

Apr 8, 2018

Wayne Eiland Wray, 87, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2108 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Visitation is Tuesday 9am until the 10 am service at Chancellor Funeral Home Chapel, Florence, MS. Interment will follow in Florence City Cemetery Wayne was born July 18, 1930 in Kilmichael, MS to James and Mary Eiland Wray. He lived in Florence 61 years and...

Mr. Lewis Brown Hazelwood Jr

Mr. Lewis Brown Hazelwood Jr

Apr 7, 2018

Lewis Brown Hazlewood, Jr., 69, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018 at his residence in Braxton, MS. Lewis was a member of First Baptist Church Jackson, MS. He worked as a Service Station attendant at Jennings Service Station. He enjoyed hunting and was an award-winning fisherman. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Janice Hazlewood...

Charlie Sykes

Charlie Sykes

Apr 7, 2018

Charlie Sykes Jackson Charlie Alvin Sykes, 69, passed away Saturday April 7, 2018, at Veterans Administration Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be 5-8 pm Monday, April 9, 2018 at the Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Services are at 12:00 pm, Tuesday April 10, 2018 at Country Woods Baptist Church with visitation one hour prior to service. Interment will follow...

Mrs Linda Estelle  Short

Mrs Linda Estelle Short

Apr 7, 2018

Linda Estelle Short, 67, passed away Saturday April 7,2018 at her residence in Florence. Visitation is Sunday, April 8, 2018 from 5pm-8pm at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence and 10am-11am Monday April 9, 2018 at Union Church Baptist Church in Union Church, MS. Services will be 11 am at Union Church Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery....