Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mar 30, 2024

Jerry Wayne Copeland passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. He was 54 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 12:00-2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Interment will take place at Lakewood memorial...

Mar 29, 2024

Dorothy “Dot” Nell Sanders, age 89, passed away peacefully at St. Dominic’s Hospital on Friday, March 29, 2024. Born in Helena, Arkansas in 1935, she was the daughter of Troy M. Hollingsworth and Lelia (Hutchinson) Hollingsworth. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, S. G. Sanders, and her son, Bobby Lamar Sanders.

Dorothy had 5 brothers and 6...

Mar 28, 2024

David Wesley Quarles was born on July 5, 1938. He was one of seven children born to John Coy Quarles and Thelma Corrine McDaniel of Choctaw County. He attended school in Weir and after graduation, he married his high school sweetheart, Leslie Cummings in August of 1958 and they moved to Jackson where he began a career in sheet metal....

Mar 28, 2024

Mr. Kenneth Rene “Kenny” Martin, 59, passed into the arms of Jesus the afternoon of March 28, 2024 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson.  His visitation will be Monday, April 1, 2024 from 10 am until 11 am at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram with a Graveside service at New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Crystal Springs at 12 pm. 

Kenny...

Mar 28, 2024

George Dewey Newman, Jr., 98, of Covington, Tenn. passed away on Thursday, March 28 of 2024 in Florence, Miss. surrounded by those he loved. Uncle George, as many people knew him, was born in Utica, Miss. on May 21, 1925.

 Early in life, he graduated from Raymond High School. Shortly after graduation, he served in the U.S. Navy, where he spent...

Mar 27, 2024

Donald was born to Jessie and Harley “Pete” Pullen in the community of Big Creek, MS. He attendedthe school in Big Creek, and joined the US Navy after graduation. He married Joan Magness in 1959.After his time in the Navy, Don made his career in the Heavy Equipment business, and worked withCaterpillar dealerships in the Jackson, MS area, as well...

Mar 27, 2024

Lula Mae Tillman Glaze retreated to her Heavenly home and into the loving arm of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in Florence, MS. She was 101 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 12:00-1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will begin at...

Mar 27, 2024

Cheryl Neely, born Cheryl Thornhill on September 27, 1949, in Pearl, MS, passed away on March 27, 2024, at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. She was a beloved mother and grandmother as well as a dedicated nurse, and cherished friend to many. Cheryl's dedication to the nursing profession spanned an impressive 47 years. She began her career as a...

Mar 27, 2024

Annie Lou Cook entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at her home in Star, MS. She was 84 years old. There will be a graveside service at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 29, 2024, at Star Cemetery in Star, MS.

Annie was born on October 16, 1939, to Dempsey Lee and Dell Smith Lee in Star, MS...

Mar 27, 2024

Charles Reginald “Reggie” King was reunited with his youngest daughter in the Heavenly realm on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 66 years old while surrounded by his girls. The family will have a memorial service from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Cleary Pavilion in Florence, MS.

Reggie was born on August 23, 1957, to Charles King Jr. and...

Mar 26, 2024

Mary Helen Woods Smith, 65, of Brandon peacefully entered the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.  

Mary Helen was born on March 11, 1959, in Benton, Mississippi in Yazoo County where she attended Benton Academy. The most important people to her were her family. She grew up spending her time surrounded by cousins and siblings. In her later...

Mar 26, 2024

Marjorie Beatrice Mangum Lewis, age 99, died on Wednesday, March 26, 2024, in Oxford at an assisted-living facility where she had been residing.  Visitation will be held on Friday, March 29, 2024,  from 10 o’clock until 11 o’clock with the service to follow immediately at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, Mississippi.

 She is survived by her children: Toya Beatrice Lewis Bruss...

Mar 24, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Deb Butler, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. After several years of struggling with Alzheimer’s disease, Deb passed peacefully on March 24, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories. Just before her passing, she was surrounded by loved ones singing her favorite songs.

Deb...

Mar 24, 2024

Dorothy Langford Wright, 88, of Jackson entered the gates of Heaven peacefully on Sunday, March 24th.  Dorothy was known as “Dot” to family and friends, was born in Chickasaw County, MS on October 11, 1935, to James Evans Langford and Myrlee Langford.  She was one of five sisters.  She was a member of Parkhill Baptist Church for 58 years. 

Dot was preceded in death by...

Mar 22, 2024

Jerry Jeanette Presley,86, born August 9, 1937, in Port Arthur, TX, has peacefully passed away March 22, 2024, in Jackson, MS. She was a beloved resident of Jackson for the past 60 years after spending her early years in Texas. Jerry was a woman of great faith and cherished her church community at Thornhill Baptist Church in Pelahatchie. She had a...

Mar 19, 2024

Priscilla Barlow Bowen, 92, of Terry entered the gates of Heaven peacefully while holding her husband's hand on Tuesday, March 19th.  Priscilla "Pat" was born in Clear Branch, MS on January 23, 1932, to A.A. Barlow and Irene Sandifer Barlow.  The oldest of three children she graduated Terry High School before marrying the love of her life, Philip G. Bowen,...

Mar 14, 2024

Mar 13, 2024

R. C. “Sonny” Roberts, Jr., age 95, passed peacefully into his eternal home with Jesus Christ, his Savior, on March 13, 2024.

Sonny was born in Jackson and grew up on his family’s property on Raymond Road, which was outside the city limits at that time.  His first non-related neighbors were Jesse and Elizabeth Drake.  Until his sister Anne was born...

Mar 13, 2024

Harry Clayton Quinn, III, age 70, left this earth on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, to be with his Heavenly Father and be reunited with his wife, Annette.  

Clay lived life to it’s fullest.  He loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycles, hunting and fishing.  These were the things he took great passion in.  He was a member of Alta Woods Baptist...

Mar 12, 2024

Virginia “Faye” Holladay, 81, a devoted loving wife, mother, Mamaw, and friend left behind a legacy of love, kindness, compassion, and generosity with a complete heart of service that will forever resonate in the hearts of her family and friends. 

Faye was born on September 20, 1942, in Durant, MS and peacefully passed into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ...