Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mrs. Linda Beth Rodgers

Mrs. Linda Beth Rodgers

Sep 6, 2021

Linda Beth Rodgers, 56, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at her home in Brandon. The family will host a Memorial Service at their home. Linda was born October 26, 1964 to the late William L. and Essie Ruth Guess in Jackson, MS. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt. She adored her family and loved and forgave...

Mr. Jeff Jennings

Mr. Jeff Jennings

Sep 6, 2021

Jeffery Allen Jennings, 58, passed away at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson on Monday, September 6, 2021. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, September 11th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and again on Sunday, September 12th from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will begin at 5:30 p.m. in...

Mr. James "Jim" Marvin Stewart

Mr. James "Jim" Marvin Stewart

Sep 5, 2021

James “Jim” Marvin Stewart, 83 passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at his home in Florence, MS. There will be a family led Memorial Service at Briar Hill Baptist Church on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation from 1:00 – 2:00 at the church. Burial will follow at Briar Hill Cemetery. Jim was born September 7, 1937...

Mr. Billy Gene Earwood

Mr. Billy Gene Earwood

Sep 3, 2021

Mr. Billy Gene Earwood, born August 22, 1957 in Marks, MS, died Friday, September 3, 2021 in Brookhaven, MS. Graveside service and interment will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 7 in the Garden of Memories, Florence, MS. Billy was one of God’s special people who loved the way Christ did. He loved to watch Sponge Bob. Billy also enjoyed...

Mrs. Mary Lee Schaefer

Mrs. Mary Lee Schaefer

Sep 3, 2021

Mary Lee Schaefer, 91, passed away on Friday, September 03, 2021 of natural causes. She was surrounded by her children at the time of her passing. Visitation will be Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park in...

Mr. James English Harwell

Mr. James English Harwell

Sep 2, 2021

James “Buddy” English Harwell passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 2, at his Raymond, MS, home with his wife, Mickie, by his side. He was 78 years of age. Buddy was born on June 23, 1943, to James Elmo Harwell and Mary English Harwell in Quitman, MS. The Harwells relocated to Jackson, MS, where Buddy attended Provine High School and...

Mr. John Marion Williams

Mr. John Marion Williams

Sep 2, 2021

John Marion Williams, 85, born December 10, 1935 died September 2, 2021, at his residence. Visitations will be held at Chancellor Funeral home in Byram, MS. Visitation will be held Monday September 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. A second visitation will be held Tuesday September 7 at 10:00 am. The funeral will follow at 11:00 am. and interment at...

Mr. James "Jim" Edgar Chancellor

Mr. James "Jim" Edgar Chancellor

Sep 2, 2021

James “Jim” Edgar Chancellor, 87, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at his residence in Pearl, MS. There will be a graveside service on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl. Jim was born July 27, 1934 in Raymond, MS to the late James and Jodie Chancellor. He moved to Pearl...

Mrs. Lavelle Thompson Robertson

Mrs. Lavelle Thompson Robertson

Aug 31, 2021

Mrs. Lavelle Robertson, 86, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at her home in Pearl. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, September 3rd at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence from 11:00 – 12:00. A Graveside Service will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS. Mrs. Robertson was born November 7,...

Mrs. Maudie Lee Wilson

Mrs. Maudie Lee Wilson

Aug 31, 2021

Mrs. Maudie Lee Wilson, 89, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at her home in Florence. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 2nd from 11:00 a.m. until the Funeral Service that will begin at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl. Mrs. Wilson was...

Mrs. Annie Kate Broome

Mrs. Annie Kate Broome

Aug 31, 2021

Annie Broome, 92, of Byram left this earthly life August, 31, 2021, in Crystal Springs, MS. Visitation will be Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Wynndale Baptist Church in Terry MS from 9:30 am until the hour of service at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson MS. Mrs. Broome, a long-time resident of the Jackson area,...

Mr. Johnny Fritz Bracy

Mr. Johnny Fritz Bracy

Aug 31, 2021

Johnny Fritz Bracy, 68, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, September 3rd from 1:00 p.m. until the 3:00 p.m. Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. Burial will follow in the Garden of...

Mr. Jackie Dale Brunt

Mr. Jackie Dale Brunt

Aug 31, 2021

Jackie Dale Brunt, age 64, passed into the arms of Jesus on August 31, 2021, at his home in Richland, Mississippi after a courageous battle with cancer. Graveside services will be on Thursday, September 2 at 10 am at Chancellor Funeral Home (Garden of Memories) in Florence, Mississippi. Born on October 2, 1955, to George and Nannie Brunt of Kosciusko,...

Mrs. Jeanette Burnett Walker

Mrs. Jeanette Burnett Walker

Aug 31, 2021

Jeanette Burnett Walker, 94, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at her home in Raymond, MS. Visitation will be Friday, September 03, 2021 at First Pentecostal Church of Jackson, MS from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens in West Monroe, LA. Born in Whitney,...

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...