Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.
Bettye Jean Paul Hanner
May 25, 2025
Bettye Jean Paul Hanner, affectionately known to many as Granny and Mia, was born on February 13, 1938, in Goodpine, Louisiana. She crossed into eternal life peacefully at her home in Possum Point, Louisiana, on May 25, 2025, departing this world to be with her Lord and Savior just as she had wished, surrounded by her loving family.
Her remarkable life...
Mitchell Wayne Redfern
May 23, 2025
Mitch was a noted wood carver
An excellent husband and father
He worked hard all his life
For his kids and his wife
Now he’s singing with Jesus up yonder
Mitchell (Mitch) Wayne Redfern, age 63, passed away on May 23, 2025. Born on August 23, 1961, in Jackson, MS, he was a devoted husband to Olievia Redfern for 38 years, and a loving father...
Ralph Edward Jones
May 23, 2025
Ralph Edward “Eddie” Jones, a lifelong resident of Florence, Mississippi, passed away on May 23, 2025, at the age of 68. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 10:00 a.m-12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will begin at 12:00 p.m. with burial to follow in the...
James Howard Gurley, Sr.
May 23, 2025
James Howard Gurley, Sr. passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, in Collins, Mississippi, at the age of 89. He was born on January 23, 1936, in Jackson, Mississippi. James was a devoted member of Antioch Baptist Church, where he found a strong sense of community and faith.
James enjoying playing the guitar and singing, which brought joy not only to...
Dennis Roy Adcock
May 22, 2025
Dennis Roy Adcock, born on January 29, 1946, in Jackson, Mississippi, passed away on May 22, 2025, with family by his side. He was a dedicated and meticulous machinist for Eaton Aerospace and earned a reputation as a jack of all trades, displaying his diverse skills with pride.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Dennis had a variety of hobbies that...
Joe Mack Mitchell
May 21, 2025
Joe Mack Mitchell went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Jackson, MS. He was 78 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2025, and again from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The...
Lynnette Mary Purvis
May 20, 2025
Lynnette Mary Purvis went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at her home in Richland, MS. She was 78 years old.
Lynnette was born on November 19, 1946, to Paul Purvis and Sadie Soignier Purvis in West Monroe, LA. She was raised in Jackson, MS, but has lived in Richland for the past 4 years...
Jesse Carlton Price, III
May 18, 2025
Mr. Jesse Carlton Price III , 67, of Jackson, MS passed away Sunday, May, 17, 2025. He was born February 5, 1958, in Jackson. The son of the late Mr. Jesse Carlton Jr. and Mrs. Patsy Price.
Carlton was a retired automobile body man and expert painter. He owned his own shop serving the South Jackson area for many years. He...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Lewis Vaughn
May 18, 2025
Jeff Vaughn, 58 of Florence, MS went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
Jeff was born in Jackson, MS on October 20, 1966, and was the son of Shalley and Maxine Vaughn. He graduated from Florence High School in 1984. He was certified in HVAC and Commercial/Residential plumbing and co-owner in a local business. Jeff was...
Paul Edward Phillips
May 16, 2025
Paul Edward Phillips, born on September 6, 1957, in Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, in Brandon. He was a dedicated man whose work ethic and commitment to family defined his life.
Early in his career, Paul worked as a diesel mechanic for YRC, where he honed his skills and developed a reputation for being meticulous and hardworking....
William Andrew Mason, Jr.
May 15, 2025
William “Bill” Andrew Mason, Jr. passed away at his home on Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Richland, MS. He was 72 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025, and again on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home Florence, MS. The funeral service...
Minnie Malley Garrett
May 14, 2025
Minnie Malley Garrett passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Briar Hill Nursing and Rehab.
Minnie was born on May 5, 1937, in Richton, MS, to Reverend Virgil and Maude Malley. She attended nursing school at Gilfoy School of Nursing and graduated in 1958. She worked at Mississippi Baptist Hospital most of her nursing career and retired from there in...
Bessie L. Robinson
May 13, 2025
Bessie L. Robinson, lovingly known as "Bess," passed away on May 13, 2025, in Jackson, Mississippi. Born on July 10, 1927, in Puckett, Mississippi, to Charlie Lewis and Ella Butler Lewis. Bess enriched the lives of those around her during her remarkable 97 years. She dedicated a significant part of her life as a Telephone Operator for Bell South, where...
Eleanor Irene Sanders
May 10, 2025
Eleanor “Irene” Sanders was born on August 1, 1937, in Vicksburg, Mississippi to Eddie Leo Cook, Sr and Corene Cook. Irene contracted polio as an infant and spent her first few years of life getting treatment at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. She never let the polio stop her or define her. Irene learned how to play the piano at...
Lois N Brown
May 9, 2025
Lois Annell Barron Neighbors Brown, 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 9, 2025.. She spent her final moments surrounded by loved ones at her home in Jackson, MS.
Lois was born October 28, 1937, in Florence, MS to William Lawrence Barron & Modena Barron. She grew up in the Clear Branch Community & graduated from Florence...
David Clark Summerlin
May 7, 2025
It is with heartfelt remembrance that we announce the passing of David Clark Summerlin, a cherished craftsman and dedicated family man, who departed this life on May 7, 2025, in Florence, Mississippi. Born on December 27, 1984, in Jackson, Mississippi, David was known to his loved ones simply as David. He was a man whose hands brought forth beauty in...
Betty Smith McKinley
May 6, 2025
Betty Smith McKinley passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at her home in Star, MS. She was 70 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, and again on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will...
Nelda Montez Jackson
May 4, 2025
Nelda “Montez” Jackson went to be with her Lord and Savoir on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Baton Rouge, LA. She was 90 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. with burial...
Larry Russell Hudson
Apr 30, 2025
Larry Hudson passed away peacefully on April 30th' 2025, at home with family at his bedside. Born in 1947, he was the youngest of four siblings (Corrine, Betty, and Patti), born to Gilbert and Eva Hudson of the Barnes community in Carthage. After graduating from high school, he moved to Jackson, attended trade school at Hinds Junior College in air...
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