Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Juanita Geraldine Chan

Juanita Geraldine Chan

Apr 19, 2025

Juanita Geraldine Chan went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Jackson, MS She was 86 Years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2025, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The second visitation will be held at First Baptist Church of Richland on...

Connie Courtney Cherry

Connie Courtney Cherry

Apr 18, 2025

Connie Courtney Cherry, a cherished mom, Nona, aunt, daughter, sister, and devoted wife passed peacefully from this world at her beloved home on Cherry Acres in Florence, MS on April 18, 2025.

Connie was born November 22, 1947, in Bluffton, IN to Mr. and Mrs. Roger W. Courtney. Connie met her husband Joseph H. Cherry in Hattiesburg, MS in 1972. They...

Sheila Rose Phelps

Sheila Rose Phelps

Apr 18, 2025

Sheila Rose Phelps entered the gates of heaven on April 18, 2025. She was born on February 21, 1948, in Jackson, MS, to Dr. Russell J. Crider and Dr. Mildred M. Crider.

Sheila was a schoolteacher at multiple schools and ended her career in Mendenhall, MS. She loved leatherwork and painting as well as her horses. Cooking was her passion, but...

Margie Marie Langston

Margie Marie Langston

Apr 17, 2025

Margie Marie Langston, 99, passed from this life, Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Plainview Assisted Living, in Richland, MS. Visitation will be at Old Silver Creek Baptist Church at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 21, 2025, with a chapel service following at 11:00. Interment will be at the Old Silver Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

A native of Old Silver Creek, MS, and...

Elizabeth Ellen Sayers

Elizabeth Ellen Sayers

Apr 14, 2025

Elizabeth Ellen Sayers, affectionately known as Beth, was born on July 3, 1960, in Jackson, Mississippi, and she departed this life peacefully on April 14, 2025. She was born to Harmon McAlpin Scarbrough and Patrician Ann Ruff Scarbrough.

Throughout her life, Beth dedicated herself to the field of customer service, spending many rewarding years at a cleaners, where her warmth and...

Louie Woodward

Louie Woodward

Apr 14, 2025

Louie Woodward, devoted husband of sixty-seven years to Rosie Woodward, father, brother and grandfather passed into heaven on April 14, 2025.

Mr. Woodward was born to Eunice Hydrick and Eddie Woodward on July 16, 1928. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Rosie Woodward, his son Ricky Woodward, and his brothers. He is survived by his son Randy,...

Mallory Jayne Frazier

Mallory Jayne Frazier

Apr 14, 2025

Mallory Jayne Frazier went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 14th, 2025. She was 23 years old. There will be a visitation held in her honor on Thursday, April 17th, 2025 from the hours of 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. The celebration of Mallory's life will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday,...

Lawrence "Penny" Henry Hammons

Lawrence "Penny" Henry Hammons

Apr 12, 2025

Penny Hammons, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished member of the community, passed away on April 12, 2025, in Jackson, Mississippi.

Born on September 17, 1936, in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, Penny lived a life enriched with love, laughter, and a passion for both his family and his work in the automotive industry as a talented mechanic. Penny was not...

Todd Mitchell Howard

Todd Mitchell Howard

Apr 10, 2025

Todd Mitchell Howard passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was 63 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 9:00-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The memorial service will begin at 11:00 a.m. followed by interment in the Garden of Memories.

Todd was born...

Vernon Earl Loyd

Vernon Earl Loyd

Apr 6, 2025

Vernon Earl Loyd, a cherished son, devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, brother, and loyal friend departed this world on April 6, 2025, at St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital. Born on January 24, 1971, in the heart of Natchez, Mississippi, Vernon lived a life that resonated with warmth, kindness, and unwavering strength.

For twenty years, he applied his skilled hands to the craft...

Charles Anthony Warren

Charles Anthony Warren

Apr 6, 2025

Charles Anthony Warren went to be with the Lord on April 6, 2025. He was 72 years old and was surrounded by family a day after celebrating his birthday.

Charles, or Tuffy, as many people knew him, was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather, who worked most of his career as a printer. He took great pride in the signs...

Nancy Bright

Nancy Bright

Apr 5, 2025

Nancy Mayfield Bright, 85, passed away peacefully on her birthday, April 5, 2025, at Merit Health River Oaks Hospital in Flowood, MS, surrounded by her loving family.

Nancy's life was a testament to strength and perseverance. Born on April 5, 1940, she was not expected to live past her first day on earth, weighing just over a pound at birth. But...

Connell Craig Gathers

Connell Craig Gathers

Apr 4, 2025

On 4 April, Connell Craig Gathers of Byram, MS, age 71, passed away peacefully at home. It

was his birthday. His wife of 41 years, Margo Walls Gathers, and his fur-boys, Sergeant and

Trooper, were by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold E. and Sarah J.

“Sally” Gathers, and twin brother William K. Gathers of Sligo, PA. In...

Billy Hez Parker

Billy Hez Parker

Apr 2, 2025

Florence Billy Hez Parker, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at his home in Florence, MS, at the age of 91. He was surrounded by his daughters as he passed into eternal rest.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones for a time of visitation on Monday, April...

Ruby Haley Sanders

Ruby Haley Sanders

Apr 2, 2025

Ruby Haley Sanders went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Jackson, MS. She was 72 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 9:00-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 followed by burial in the...

Joyce Gardner

Joyce Gardner

Mar 29, 2025

In the kind providence of God, the Father, Joyce Sykes Gardner, 83, of Jackson, MS, was called home to rest with her Lord on March 29, 2025.

Joyce was born in New Hebron, MS, to Benjamin and Inez Sykes on October 14, 1941.  She attended school at New Hebron High and graduated in 1959.  She lived in Jackson, MS, for over...

Anthony Lynn Morgan

Anthony Lynn Morgan

Mar 26, 2025

Anthony “Tony” L. Morgan passed away March 26, 2025, at home surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer. He was born September 23, 1955, in Jackson, MS to Lauris Vernon “L.V.” and Carol Joy (Merritt) Morgan.

Tony grew up in Jackson, MS and graduated from Forest Hill High School in 1973. Following graduation, he pursued a career as a...

Michael Andre Jones, Sr.

Michael Andre Jones, Sr.

Mar 26, 2025

Michael Andre Jones, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Flowood, MS. He was 54 years old.

Michael was born on August 12, 1970, to James Calvin Jones and Mitzi Mona Berry Jones in Jackson, MS. He worked in the transportation industry as a truck driver and was a very hard worker. Michael loved animals. Especially his dog Harley...

Cathleen Condia Albright

Cathleen Condia Albright

Mar 26, 2025

Cathleen Albright, born on January 6, 1950, in Jackson, Mississippi to Arthur Lee Condia, Sr and Laura Martin Condia, departed this life on March 26, 2025. She will be remembered for her vibrant spirit and her profound love for family and friends.

As a proud member of Wynndale Baptist Church of Terry, Cathleen found joy and purpose in her faith, which...

Charles Sidney Toney

Charles Sidney Toney

Mar 20, 2025

Charles Sidney Toney, known to most by Sid, but to his grandchildren by Pawpaw, passed away at his home in Florence, MS on Thursday, March 20, 2025. He was 73 years old.

Sid was born on May 8, 1951, to Charles Sidney Toney, Sr. and Mary Speights Toney in Tylertown, MS. He lived in Terry, MS for 28 years and has...