Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Rita Louise Jones

Rita Louise Jones

May 22, 2024

Rita L. Jones, age 81 loving mother of four and adoring wife to husband Larry Jones, passed away at her home on May 22, 2024, with family.  

Mrs. Jones was born in Pasadena, California 1943. She was married to her husband, Larry for the past 34 years and both loved each other dearly. She had many hobbies in her lifetime...

Willie Jean Summers

Willie Jean Summers

May 20, 2024

Willie Jean Summers went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 20, 2024, at her home in Flowood, MS. She was 84 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m....

Louise Lovene Evans

Louise Lovene Evans

May 16, 2024

Louise Lovene Evans,known to friends and family as Lovene, passed away on May 16, 2024, in Terry, MS. She was 83 years old.  Born on August 5, 1940, in Wiggins, MS to Lloyd Cecil Mallett and Thanie Coker Mallett.  Lovene lived a life full of love, kindness, and dedication to those around her. Lovene dedicated many years of her life working...

Malcolm Grover Wilkinson

Malcolm Grover Wilkinson

May 14, 2024

Malcolm G. “Joe” Wilkinson, age 88, a resident of Rankin County, passed away on May 14th, surrounded by loved ones.  

Joe was born at his grandparent’s home in Terry, MS. He graduated from Florence High School where he met the love of his life, Nellie Zane Wynne. Joe and Nellie would have celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary in just two...

Bobbye Lynn Anderson Raymond

Bobbye Lynn Anderson Raymond

May 13, 2024

Bobbye Lynn Anderson Raymond went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 13, 2024, in Jackson, MS. She was 87 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, and again from 9:00-10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Marvin United Methodist Church in Florence,...

Gloria Jeanne Overby-Weller

Gloria Jeanne Overby-Weller

May 12, 2024

Gloria Jeanne Overby Weller, age 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 12, 2024. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m.

Son, Rick Weller, wife Terry of Boerne, Texas; daughter,...

Hoyt Edwin Chamblee

Hoyt Edwin Chamblee

May 11, 2024

Hoyt Edwin Chamblee, 90 years old, passed away on May 11, 2024, in Byram, MS. He was born on July 18, 1933, Fulton, MS to Harlon Grady Chamblee and Beulah Ray Anthony Chamblee. Mr. Chamblee served his country as a US Army veteran. He was also a proud graduate of Memphis State University. He was a dedicated accountant for over...

Dorothy Sue Baldwin

Dorothy Sue Baldwin

May 10, 2024

Dorothy Sue Baldwin, 81 years of age, passed away on May 10, 2024, in Jackson, MS. She was born in Blytheville, AR, on February 12, 1943 to James Calcote and Dorothy Corban Calcote.  Growing up in a nurturing Christian household, Sue's faith remained the cornerstone of her life. She found solace and purpose in her spiritual journey and was reborn on...

Deborah Gail Clolinger

Deborah Gail Clolinger

May 7, 2024

Ms. Deborah Gail Clolinger passed away peacefully on May 7, 2024 within the comfort of her home, with her daughter Rena and son Dallas by her side. She had been in heart failure for several years and boy did she fight a good fight.

Gail was born in Greenville, MS on August 10th, 1951 to Clyde and Fannie Mae Norton. The...

John Morris Bates

John Morris Bates

May 7, 2024

John Morris Bates, age 77, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.  John was born in Bentonia, Mississippi in 1947 to John Prentiss Bates, Jr. and Hilda Faye Purvis Bates. He was preceded in death by his parents. 

John is survived by his wife of 37 years, Sandra Bates, his daughter, Julie Bates of Florence, MS, his sons,...

Joan E King

Joan E King

May 7, 2024

Joan E. King, a beloved member of the Raymond community for over 30 years, passed away on May 7, 2024, in Raymond, MS. She was born on September 20, 1942, in Blackhawke, MS to Tom Diggs Ellis and Bernice Evelyn Prince Ellis. In her career, Joan retired from TG&Y in Clinton but after many years went to work at various jobs...

Thomas "Buddy" Alliston Lowther

Thomas "Buddy" Alliston Lowther

May 4, 2024

Thomas Alliston Lowther, known better as "Buddy", went home to be with our Savior on May 4th, 2024, at the age of 85. He was surrounded by long time family friends on the farm that he called home for most all his life. He is preceded in death by his father Berry Lowther, mother Sadie Vee Lowther, sister Sandra Vee...

Kirby David Drake

Kirby David Drake

Apr 29, 2024

Kirby David Drake passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, in Meridian, MS. He was 72 years old.

Kirby was born on August 19, 1951, to Charles Kirby Drake and Ava Ruth Johnson Drake in Quitman, MS. He lived most of his life in Meridian, MS and served in the United States Marine Corps.

Kirby is preceded in death by his parents,...

Earl Burnley Reel

Earl Burnley Reel

Apr 29, 2024

It is with great sadness, the family of Earl Burnley Reel announces his passing after his battle with a lengthy illness on April 29, 2024, at the age of 51 years. 

He is preceded in death by two brothers, Joe Reel, Jr., Scott Reed and a sister, Deana Robb; his grandparents, Lavonne Frazier, Earl Burnley, John and Betty Reel.  

Earl is...

Dorothy Jones

Dorothy Jones

Apr 27, 2024

Mrs. Dorothy Jones, age 94, of Pearl, MS died Saturday, April 27, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.

Graveside services will be in Mobile Memorial Gardens, 6100 Three Notch Road, Mobile, Alabama, time to be announced.

She was born June 20, 1929, in Minden, LA.

Mrs. Jones worked at JCPenney for 10 years as a seamstress. During most of her adult...

Mary Kathleen Byrd

Mary Kathleen Byrd

Apr 24, 2024

Mary Kathleen Hayman Byrd, surrounded by her family, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at her home in Florence, MS. She was 88 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2024, and again from 12:00-1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024,...

Charles Wayne Brasher

Charles Wayne Brasher

Apr 23, 2024

Charles Wayne Brasher, of Brandon, MS, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

Born in Pontotoc, MS. The first born of John Truman Brasher and Marguerite Ray Brasher on July 16, 1939. Charles lived in the same community most of his life. He was a friendly and generous man which served him well in his sales career with...

Randy Harlon Parker

Randy Harlon Parker

Apr 22, 2024

Randy, a resident of Brandon, MS, peacefully journeyed to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, April 22, 2024. 

 

Born and raised in Florence, MS, Randy was the beloved eldest son of Sam and Maude Ellen Parker. He leaves behind a legacy of unwavering devotion to his family, a profound passion for Mississippi State University sports, a deep love for the game...

Donavin Ryan Hood

Donavin Ryan Hood

Apr 21, 2024

Donavin Ryan Hood, left this world on April 21, 2024, in Crystal Springs, MS. He was born on January 18, 2005, in Flowood, MS. Don's life was cut short, but it was one marked by passion. Donavin graduated from Challenge Academy Military School in Hattiesburg after completing his elementary and middle school education in Mobile, AL, and Clinton, MS. His interest...

Wallace E. Fields

Wallace E. Fields

Apr 21, 2024

Wallace "Wally" Eugene Fields passed away at home on April 21, 2024.  He was 88 years old.  He was born in Pinola, MS to William Archie Fields Sr. and Alma Lee Furlow.  He was a member of Salem Baptist Church in Learned, MS.Wally proudly served in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Korean War.  He had...