Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

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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Carolyn Joyce Hicks

Carolyn Joyce Hicks

Apr 16, 2023

Carolyn Joyce Hicks, 75, went to be with the Lord Sunday April 16, 2023, at her residence in Florence. The family will receive friends Wednesday April 19, 2023, at 12:00 pm until the 2:00 pm Funeral service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Interment will follow in the Star Cemetery in Star, MS.

Carolyn was born April 15, 1948, in...

Joyce Clark McDonald

Joyce Clark McDonald

Apr 15, 2023

Joyce Clark McDonald, 84, went to be with her Lord Saturday April 15, 2023, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, Ms. A celebration of life memorial is planned for Friday May 19th, 2023, at Hickory Ridge Baptist Church, 319 Hickory Ridge Road, Florence, MS beginning with visitation at 10 am followed by the memorial service at 11am.

Joyce was born November...

Hugh T Corley

Hugh T Corley

Apr 12, 2023

Mr. Hugh T. Corley, 88 years old, passed away at his home Wednesday, April 12, 2023.  Mr. Corley was one of three children born to John and Bartie Corley of Tennessee.  He met and married Beulah Lee Patton and spent a wonderful 68 years until her passing in November 2022.  He retired as a Safety Director in the lineman industry. ...

Raymond Billy Reed, Jr

Raymond Billy Reed, Jr

Apr 10, 2023

Raymond Billy (Ray) Reed, Jr., 78, of Terry, Mississippi passed away on April 10, 2023 following an extended illness. He was born February 14, 1945 in Jackson, MS but “grew up” all over the world.

After graduating from high school in Anchorage, Alaska, he joined the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Germany.  After his service, he attended Eastern...

Donna Marie Stubbs

Donna Marie Stubbs

Apr 9, 2023

Donna Marie Handfield Stubbs, born on November 23rd, 1957 to Bill and Jeroline Handfield in Willimantic, CT, went to be with her heavenly father on Easter Sunday, April 9th, 2023.She attended Provine High School, Hinds Community College, and graduated with her BS in Elementary Education from Mississippi College.  She went on to be an elementary school teacher before spending over...

Ricky Copeland

Ricky Copeland

Apr 8, 2023

Ricky Lee Copeland passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023.  He was 46 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will follow at 12:30 p.m. Burial will follow the service at Glenwood Cemetery in Richland.

Ricky was born on June...