Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Ross Hutchinson

Ross Hutchinson

May 10, 2023

Mr. Ross Hutchinson passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson.  Mr. Ross was 89 years old and a resident at the Jackson Veteran’s Home.  He was born October 15, 1933, in Darlove, MS.  He owned Video Electronics in Jackson, MS for 32 years.  He was a member of Wynndale Baptist Church in...

Wilma Delores Crain

Wilma Delores Crain

May 10, 2023

Wilma Delores Crain passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in Florence, Mississippi. She was 75 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence and again from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Friday, May 12, 2023, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in...

Robert Michael Ellett

Robert Michael Ellett

May 9, 2023

 

Robert “Michael” Ellett age 47 passed away Tuesday May 9, 2023.

Michael was born in Jackson, MS on May 20, 1975. He was the son of Linda and Lenard Hearst and Robert Ellett.

 Those who preceded Michael in death include his stepmother, Angela Ellett; grandmother, Tressie Prestage, and special Aunt Evone Stewart.

Those left to cherish Michaels memory include...

Rex Minter

Rex Minter

May 7, 2023

Rex Minter passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Flowood, Mississippi surrounded by family.  He was 89 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 p.m-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will be held at Briar Hill Baptist Church in Florence on...

Leslie Iolaine Quarles

Leslie Iolaine Quarles

May 6, 2023

Mrs. Leslie Iolaine Quarles passed away Saturday, May 6th, 2023, at her residence in Florence. She was 84. Mrs. Quarles was born in McCool, MS on October 20, 1938, to the late Isaac and Ada Morgan Cummings. She was a long-time member of Trinity Baptist Church and loved to tend her garden. She is a wife, mother, grandmother and great...

David Wayne Vaughan

David Wayne Vaughan

May 5, 2023

David Wayne Vaughan, the best dad, husband, brother, and friend, went home to the Lord on Friday, May 5, 2023. He was selfless and brave until the very end. He was 64 years old. David was born on December 2, 1958, in Santa Anna, California. He spent his life helping and caring about others. He was a dedicated EMT/Paramedic for...

Joey T. Herrington

Joey T. Herrington

May 5, 2023

Joey Thurman Herrington passed away Friday, May 5th, 2023. He was 52 years old. Joey was born in Jackson, MS on May 21, 1970 to the late Lewis Herrington, Sr. and Jean Herrington Huff. Joey was an outdoorsman that enjoyed fishing, hunting and was very meticulous about his lawn and yard work. He loved spending time with his grandson, Landon...

Charles Ray Hancock

Charles Ray Hancock

May 5, 2023

Charles Ray Hancock, a loving father, brother, and uncle passed away on May 5th, 2023, in Brandon, Mississippi. He was 67 years old.

Charles was born on November 16th, 1955, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He was an expert in his field of automotive repair. He loved working on cars.

In addition to work, Charles had several hobbies that he enjoyed which...

Celeste Felten

Celeste Felten

May 2, 2023

 

Ms. Celeste M. Felten, age 100, of Maysville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at the UK Albert Chandler Hospital in Lexington.  Ms. Felten, born in Pittsboro, Mississippi, was the daughter of the late Scott and Margaret Malone.  

She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond of 63 years, her parents, brothers Rupert, Ottis and Jerry,...

Sue Ellen Helmick

Sue Ellen Helmick

May 2, 2023

Sue Ellen Helmick passed away and into the arms of her Lord and Savior at the age of 79 on May 02, 2023, in Terry, MS, surrounded by her loving family.Sue was born in Galveston, Texas, on November 30th, 1943. She was one of four daughters born to Thomas Guy and Dorothea Riley. She was a long-time member of Lakeshore Church...

Camden Thomas Radloff

Camden Thomas Radloff

Apr 30, 2023

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Camden Thomas Radloff, precious baby boy of Corey Radloff and Alexandra Shoemaker, on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital in Jackson, MS.  At the age of 14 months, Camden lived a short but full life filled with family that loved him dearly.  Camden filled his...

James Bridges

James Bridges

Apr 29, 2023

James Richard Bridges, 77, passed away on April 29, 2023, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family and friends. James, a Harrisville native, was a man of many talents and true jack of all trades. He would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need (unless it was a pair of overalls). James was the...

Elizabeth "Renee" Tatum

Elizabeth "Renee" Tatum

Apr 27, 2023

Elizabeth Renee Fisher Tatum went with Jesus on April 27, 2023, after a year long battle with cancer.

A Celebration of Life is being held Saturday, May 6, 2023, at St. Mark’s Methodist Church. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Service at 11 a.m.

She was born June 17, 1981. Renee was a cheerleader at Peeples Middle School & graduated from...

Janice Marie Dear

Janice Marie Dear

Apr 25, 2023

Mrs. Janice Dear passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in Jackson, Mississippi. She was 71 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Harrisville Baptist Church in Harrisville, Mississippi. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow the service at...

John Franklin Branson

John Franklin Branson

Apr 20, 2023

Mr. John Franklin Branson, 73 years of age, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023, at his home.  He was born to Samuel Lee and Olean Newell Branson in Sikeston, MO.  He and his family moved to Mississippi when he was a child and then in high school, they moved to Jackson.  It was in Jackson that he met the love...

Anthony Shelton

Anthony Shelton

Apr 19, 2023

Anthony Dewayne Shelton, 75, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  He was born March 22, 1948, in Mobile, Alabama, to J. Paul and Martha Mae Shelton.  He lived most of his life in Jackson, Mississippi, and attended Forest Hill High School, Mississippi College, and Hinds Community College where he was inducted into...

Laurin Curtis

Laurin Curtis

Apr 17, 2023

Laurin Danielle Curtis passed into the loving arms of Jesus Monday, April 17, 2023, in New Orleans, Louisiana.  She was 29 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence and on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at Mountain Creek Baptist Church...

Cindy Rees Lewis

Cindy Rees Lewis

Apr 17, 2023

Cindy Jean Lewis passed away at her residence, Monday, April 17, 2023.  She was 65 years old and a lifelong resident of Hinds County.  She was born to James Gary Rees, Sr and Jean Lee England of Jackson, MS, on October 11, 1957.  She had a lifetime love of horses and was still barrel racing.  She was a member of...

Vernia Delores Ivy

Vernia Delores Ivy

Apr 17, 2023

Vernia Delores Sistrunk Ivy, born November 15, 1945, in Sebastopol, MS, aged 77, resident of Terry, MS, passed from this life on April 17, 2023, and entered her new life with her Savior.

Visitation will be 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS.  Services will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 20,...

Alice May Brown

Alice May Brown

Apr 16, 2023

Mrs. Alice May Brown passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday, April 16, 2023, in New Mexico.  She was 81 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Hollywood Cemetery in McComb, MS.

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