Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mr. William "Frank" White

Mr. William "Frank" White

Aug 28, 2021

Mr. William Franklin “Frank” White, 83, passed away on August 28, 2021, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. There will be a private family graveside memorial service to celebrate his life at Terry Cemetery in Terry, Mississippi. Mr. White, a lifelong resident of Terry, MS and member of First Baptist Church, Terry served proudly in the United States...

Mrs. Kathryn Josephine Mullins

Mrs. Kathryn Josephine Mullins

Aug 28, 2021

Kathryn Josephine Mullins, 90, went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 1, 2021 beginning at 9:am until the 11:00 am Chapel service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. A 2:00 pm graveside service will follow at White Sands Cemetery in Prentiss,...

Mr. Kenneth Dewayne Lewis

Mr. Kenneth Dewayne Lewis

Aug 25, 2021

Kenneth Dewayne Lewis, 24, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at his home in Terry, MS. Visitation will be Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. with a 2:30 p.m. graveside service to follow at Terry Cemetery in Terry, MS. Born on August 19, 1997 in Jackson, MS, Kent had lived all of his life in Terry, MS, graduating...

Mr. Perry Gene Hensarling

Mr. Perry Gene Hensarling

Aug 25, 2021

Perry “Bull” Hensarling, 61, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram on Friday, August 27 from 5:00—7:00 p.m. and again Saturday, August 28 from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Natchez Trace Memorial Park in Madison, MS. A resident...

Mrs. Jonnie Eva Gagneaux

Mrs. Jonnie Eva Gagneaux

Aug 24, 2021

Jonnie Eva Gagneaux passed away at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. She was 50 years old. Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home on Saturday, August 28 from 9:00-11:00am with a Graveside Service at 11:00 am in the Garden of Memories. Jonnie was born on June 8, 1971 in Jackson to the late Ray...

Mr. Steve Mitchell Kelly

Mr. Steve Mitchell Kelly

Aug 24, 2021

Steve Mitchell, 66, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood, Mississippi. Visitation will be held at Hickory Ridge Baptist Church on Friday, August 27, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00a.m. funeral service also at the church. He will be laid to rest at Liberty Baptist Church cemetery in Stringer, MS. Steve was...

Mr. Trevor McKinley

Mr. Trevor McKinley

Aug 21, 2021

Arrangements to be announced.

Mrs. Dorathy Jean Shirley

Mrs. Dorathy Jean Shirley

Aug 20, 2021

Ms. Dorathy Jean Shirley passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 21, 1948 in Winston County, Mississippi to Myrtis McCully Hisaw and Travis Hisaw. Visitation will be held Monday, August 23, 2021 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Chancellor Funeral Home, Byram and again Tuesday, August 24,...

Mrs. Rebecca W Fendlason

Mrs. Rebecca W Fendlason

Aug 19, 2021

Mrs. Rebecca “Becky” Wallace Fendlason, 62, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 19, 2021. There will be a graveside Service on Monday, August 23, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Glenwood Memorial Park in Richland with Rev. Terry Fant officiating. Mrs. Fendlason was born on November 11, 1958 in Flowood, MS to Mr. Alfred “A.T.” and Rachael...

Mr. Johnny Kenneth Stevens

Mr. Johnny Kenneth Stevens

Aug 19, 2021

Johnny Kenneth Stevens passed away at home surrounded by family on August 19, 2021, after battling thyroid cancer and then suffering a stroke. Johnny was born in Florence, Mississippi on July 31, 1934. He joined the Navy in September 1951, at the tender age of 17, and by the time he was 19 years old he was serving as the...

Mr. Major "Buddy" McGowan

Mr. Major "Buddy" McGowan

Aug 18, 2021

Mr. Major Charles “Buddy” McGowan, 94, of Byram passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends 4pm-6pm Sunday, August 22, 2021, and 9am until the 10am Funeral service Monday, August 23, 2021 at Chancellor funeral Home in Byram. Burial will follow in Lakewood Memorial Park. Mr. McGowan was born June...

Mr. Terry Scott Harrell Sr.

Mr. Terry Scott Harrell Sr.

Aug 18, 2021

Terry Scott Harrell Sr. 66, passed the night of Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at his residence in Florence. The family will have a private family only Memorial Service at a later date at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Mr. Terry Harrell Sr. was born to the late Erskine Harrell and Edith Watson Harrell on April 26, 1955 in Jackson, MS....

David Winston Nunnery

David Winston Nunnery

Aug 15, 2021

David Winston Nunnery, 70, passed from this life Sunday, August 15, 2021 at the VA Nursing Home in Jackson, MS. Mr. Nunnery was born April 5, 1951 in Liberty, MS to Donald and Doreen Stacey Nunnery. David enjoyed playing the guitar, hunting and studying military history. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he proudly served from 1969 to 1973....

Mr. James "Jimmy" R. Williamson

Mr. James "Jimmy" R. Williamson

Aug 13, 2021

James “Jimmy” Ronald Williamson of Florence, 86, left this world to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Baptist Hospital in Jackson. There will be a Graveside Service at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 16th at Richland Cemetery in Richland, MS. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Clara Williamson of Richland;...

Mrs. Edna Lee Robinson

Mrs. Edna Lee Robinson

Aug 12, 2021

Edna Lee Schwarzauer Robinson of Byram, age 98, arrived at the feet of Jesus on August 12, 2021. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of the service at 11:00 a.m. Due to Covid, the family requests face masks to be worn for everyone’s safety. The service...

Mr. Hal C. Moss Jr.

Mr. Hal C. Moss Jr.

Aug 12, 2021

Hal C. Moss Jr. died on Thursday, August 12, 2021. A private family memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.. The service will be available for viewing via livestream on the Chancellor Funeral Home Facebook page. The first of two children, he was born December 29, 1940 in Laurel, MS to the late Hal...

Mrs. Annie Mae Guthrie

Mrs. Annie Mae Guthrie

Aug 9, 2021

Mrs. Annie Mae Guthrie, 86, passed away at Merit Health Rankin hospital on Monday, August 9, 2021. There will be a visitation on Friday, August 13, 2021 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. Her funeral will be on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 10:00 AM also at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. A...

Mrs. Mary "Mimi" Kelty

Mrs. Mary "Mimi" Kelty

Aug 9, 2021

Mary “Mimi” Kelty, 84, passed away on Monday, August 09, 2021 in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be Saturday, August 14, 2021 from 11:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. Mrs. Kelty was born on November 08, 1936 to William and Estelle Aulenbrock in Canton, MS. She grew up in a family of dairy farmers and was raised...

Mrs. Mary Rozella "Roze" Franks

Mrs. Mary Rozella "Roze" Franks

Aug 9, 2021

Mrs. Mary Rozella “Roze” Franks, formerly of Florence, MS and recently of State Line, MS passed away Monday, August 9, 2021 at Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg, MS. There will be a Memorial Service on Saturday, August 14 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Baptist Church in Florence where she was a member. Roze was born February 26, 1949 to the...

Mrs. Nell Jackson Mees

Mrs. Nell Jackson Mees

Aug 9, 2021

Mrs. Nellmarie “Nell” Jackson Mees passed away Monday, August 9, 2021 at her home in Richland. A Memorial Service will be scheduled. Due to Covid, the date is to be determined. Nell was born April 9, 1940 to the late Charlie and Annie Sykes Jackson. She grew up on a farm in Russell County, VA the seventh of nine children....