Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mrs. Mary Lynn Higgins

Mrs. Mary Lynn Higgins

Oct 21, 2021

Mary Lynn Higgins passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, October 25 from 9:00 a.m. until the service begins at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Terry Cemetery. Lynn was born June 22, 1968 in Morton,...

Mr. Stephen Christy Holden

Mr. Stephen Christy Holden

Oct 19, 2021

Stephen Christy Holden, 65, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at his home in Terry, MS. Christy was born to William and Christene Holden on October 18, 1956 in Jackson, MS. He was a homebody who loved his home and spending time with his family. He also loved music, especially the Allman Brothers. In his spare time, he enjoyed...

Mrs. Peggy Jean Phillips

Mrs. Peggy Jean Phillips

Oct 18, 2021

Peggy Jean Phillips passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 at her home in Richland, MS. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS from 12:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. service. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories. Mrs. Phillips was born September 4, 1939 in Winston County,...

Mr. Jimmy Carr King

Mr. Jimmy Carr King

Oct 15, 2021

Mr. James Carr King died peacefully at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Lee, his In-laws, on Friday, October 15, 2021 in Pearl, MS at the age of 64. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. King and Desiree Chandler King; baby brother, Robert L. King II; and aunt, Marynell King. Mr. King is survived by...

Mr. Clifford Daniel Horton

Mr. Clifford Daniel Horton

Oct 14, 2021

Clifford Daniel “Danny” Horton passed away on Thursday, October 14, at the age of 63. Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Harmonia Congregational Methodist Church Cemetery in Sallis, MS. Danny grew up in the...

Mr. Kenneth Lee Watkins

Mr. Kenneth Lee Watkins

Oct 13, 2021

Kenneth Lee Watkins, 50, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, October 18th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will be Tuesday, October 19th at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior also at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Crestview Memorial Gardens...

Mr. Timothy Monroe Stogner

Mr. Timothy Monroe Stogner

Oct 13, 2021

Timothy Monroe Stogner, 75, passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, October 17th from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. A Graveside Service will be at 3:30 p.m. at Terry Cemetery. Tim was born May 11,...

Ms. Janet "Jan" Marie Summerlin - Smith

Ms. Janet "Jan" Marie Summerlin - Smith

Oct 13, 2021

Janet “Jan” Marie Summerlin Smith, 63, of Florence, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 surrounded by her family. Jan was born July 18, 1958 in Jackson, MS. She was a loving mother to her two daughters and a devoted sister to her two brothers. Jan was preceded in death by her mother, Ida “Ruth”...

Mrs. Shirley Ann Palmer

Mrs. Shirley Ann Palmer

Oct 12, 2021

Shirley Ann Palmer passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at her home in Florence, surrounded by her family. She was 69 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, October 15th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will be Saturday, October 16th at 3:00...

Mr. Gary Paul Mitchell

Mr. Gary Paul Mitchell

Oct 11, 2021

Gary Paul Mitchell, 64, went to be with Jesus on Monday, October 11, 2021 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. The family will receive friends for graveside visitation on Saturday, October 16th from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. with Graveside Service beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Clear Branch Cemetery. The family will gather after the service at 379 Clear Branch...

Mr. Thomas "Tom" Eugene Bradshaw

Mr. Thomas "Tom" Eugene Bradshaw

Oct 11, 2021

Thomas Eugene Bradshaw passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, October 11, 2021 at River Oaks Hospital in Flowood. He was 53 years old. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date. Tom was born June 27, 1968 in St. Paul, MN to Thomas Wayne and Thelma Jean Bradshaw. He moved from Alabama to Florence in...

Mrs. Barbara Goode

Mrs. Barbara Goode

Oct 11, 2021

Barbara Tabor Goode passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at Pleasant Hills Nursing Home in Jackson. She was 70 years old. The family will receive friends for a memorial visitation on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Ms. Goode was born March 27, 1951 in Clarksdale, MS to the late Jesse...

Mrs. Betty Catherine Welch

Mrs. Betty Catherine Welch

Oct 10, 2021

Mrs. Betty Catherine Welch of Harrisville passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at her home in Harrisville. She was 67 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, October 12th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday, October 13th from 10:00 until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service all at Unity...

Mr. William "B Earl Bohrn

Mr. William "B Earl Bohrn

Oct 9, 2021

Mr. William “Bill” Earl Bohrn, passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at MS Care Center in Morton. He was 97 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, October 16th at 12:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will begin at 1:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Richland. A Graveside Service will...

Mr. James "Boogie" Howell

Mr. James "Boogie" Howell

Oct 6, 2021

JAMES RICHARD “BOOGIE” HOWELL WAS A FRIEND TO EVERYONE HE MET. HE LEFT THIS WORLD SUDDENLY ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2021 AT AGE 54. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS FOR VISITATION ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2021 AT JESUS NAME TABERNACLE FROM 9:00 A.M. UNTIL 11:00 A.M. THE SERVICE WILL BEGIN AT 11:00 A.M. BURIAL WILL FOLLOW AT JESUS NAME TABERNACLE’S...

Mr. Eddie Smithson Courtney

Mr. Eddie Smithson Courtney

Oct 5, 2021

Eddie Smithson Courtney passed away at his home on 66 acres in the Monterey community on October 5th, 2021. He was 69 years young. During the last years of his life, Eddie battled courageously against cancer, characteristically shielding his loved ones from the depth of his pain. His ability to care for others even in the time of his own...

Mr. William "Bill" Judson Brooks Jr.

Mr. William "Bill" Judson Brooks Jr.

Oct 5, 2021

William J “Bill “ Brooks Jr passed from this earth to his Heavenly home on Tuesday Oct, 5 2021. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence MS. Visitation will begin Wednesday Oct 6 from 5:00 -8:00 pm. Funeral services will be on Thursday Oct 7,2021 at 2:00 pm. Bill was born on Jan. 6, 1950 in...

Mr. Michael "Mickey" Wayne Griffith

Mr. Michael "Mickey" Wayne Griffith

Oct 4, 2021

Michael “Mickey” Wayne Griffith, 71, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 at his home in Florence with his family by his side. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, October 6th from 2:00 p.m. until the 3:00 p.m. Memorial Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Mickey was born September 28, 1950 in Jackson, MS to the late...

Mr. David Covington

Mr. David Covington

Oct 4, 2021

Hubert David Covington, 76, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 4th , 2021. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 6th from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m. the same day with burial to follow in Glenwood Memorial Park in Richland, MS. David was born on...

Mr. Roger Dale Smithhart Sr.

Mr. Roger Dale Smithhart Sr.

Oct 2, 2021

Roger Dale Smithhart, Sr., age 71, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at St. Dominic’s Hospital. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, October 4, 2021 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm and on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 beginning at 10:00 am until his service of remembrance at 11:00 am. Visitation and service will all be at Chancellor...