Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mrs. Ann Hancock

Mrs. Ann Hancock

Jul 31, 2021

Mrs. Ann Hancock, 81, passed away Saturday July 31, 2021 at St. Dominic Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 3, 2021 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Florence Assembly of God, 3445 Hwy 49 South, Florence, MS 39073. Funeral services will be 10:00am Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at the church with burial following at Hazlehurst City Cemetery....

Jonathan Gifford Price

Jonathan Gifford Price

Jul 31, 2021

Jonathan Gifford Price, 50, went to his heavenly home, Saturday July 31, 2021. The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 4, 2021 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at Heritage Baptist Church in Byram. The funeral service will be at 11:00 am at the church. Interment will follow at Chancellor Funeral Home Garden of Memories. Jonathan was born March 23,...

Mrs. Pamela Harris White

Mrs. Pamela Harris White

Jul 31, 2021

Pamela Harris White, 70, on her final journey went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 31, 2021. The family will receive friends Wednesday August 4, 2021 at 2 pm until the 4 pm funeral service at Chancellor Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories in Florence, MS. Pam was born on...

Mr. Curtiss Edward Tracy

Mr. Curtiss Edward Tracy

Jul 31, 2021

Curtiss Edward Tracy, 79, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be Thursday, August 05, 2021 from 5:00 pm.—8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS and again Friday, August 06, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. until the hour of the service at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Rosemont Gardens Memorial Park in Jackson,...

Mr. Bobby Joe Tucker

Mr. Bobby Joe Tucker

Jul 30, 2021

Bobby J. Tucker, 84, of Florence, Mississippi, died on July 30, 2021, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, following a brief illness. Born December 16, 1936, in Mendenhall, to Mary Jane (Taylor) and William Harris Tucker, he graduated University of Southern Mississippi, after serving in the Marine Corps. A gifted salesman, he owned Products Research Service Paint and Coatings in Belle...

Joe Don Robinson Sr.

Joe Don Robinson Sr.

Jul 30, 2021

Mr. Joe Don Robinson, Sr., 80, passed away at his home on Friday, July 30, 2021. There will be a graveside service at 3:15 pm, Monday August 2, 2021 at Lakewood South Memorial Park in Jackson, MS Joe was born April 3, 1941 in Prentiss, MS to Victor and Tina Herrington Robinson. He was the founder and owner of Robinson...

Mr. James Vernell Mitchell

Mr. James Vernell Mitchell

Jul 28, 2021

James Vernell Mitchell passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Briar Hill Rest Home in Florence. He was 84 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, August 1st from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The service will begin at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in...

Mr. Justin Maxwell Shepherd

Mr. Justin Maxwell Shepherd

Jul 27, 2021

Justin Maxwell Shepherd, 35, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at his home in Ridgeland, MS. Visitation will be Friday, July 30, 2021 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 11:00 a.m. Justin was born on September 08, 1985 in Jackson, MS to Glenn Shepherd and Debra Webb Shepherd....

Suzanne Elaine Polander

Suzanne Elaine Polander

Jul 26, 2021

Suzanne Elaine Polander passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. She was 64 years old. The family will receive friends for a Memorial Visitation on Thursday, July 29th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Suzanne was born July 19, 1957 in Waterloo, IA to the late Kenneth and Ellen Talley. She...

Mr. Wade Lee Overby

Mr. Wade Lee Overby

Jul 25, 2021

Wade Lee Overby, 80, of Richland, Mississippi, passed away July 25, 2021 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, Mississippi. He was born June 12, 1941. Wade was retired in 2007 from the City of Richland where he worked as Manager of Public Works. Prior to that, he worked as Vice President of Service at Unitech, Inc. of Mississippi (Ikon Office Solutions)...

Mr. Oscar F. "Pete" Wade

Mr. Oscar F. "Pete" Wade

Jul 24, 2021

Oscar “Pete” Floyd Wade, 78, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS followed by a graveside service at Old Crystal Springs Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Pete was born to John Wade and Hattie Coke Wade on January...

Mr. Harold Rickels

Mr. Harold Rickels

Jul 23, 2021

Harold Rickels was born January 2, 1939 in Leake County, MS. He died on Friday, July 23, 2021 at Willow Creek Nursing Home, Byram, MS. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Harold served in the U.S. Army for six years. He loved old cars, fishing, gardening, and auctions. Harold loved his wife Delores and they enjoyed...

Mr. Revis Edward Price

Mr. Revis Edward Price

Jul 21, 2021

Revis Price, 80, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 in Ridgeland, MS. Visitation will be Saturday, July 24, 2021 from 11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. A graveside service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Cedarlawn Cemetery in Jackson, MS. A life-long resident of Jackson, MS, Mr. Price was born on April 28, 1941 to...

Dr. Jean Holland

Dr. Jean Holland

Jul 20, 2021

85 years ago, on March 9, 1936, Irma Jean Holland was born to Wiley and Eula Holland. She was the last of ten children and began to play music and minister at an early age. On Tuesday, July 20, 2021, her spirit was transformed from this life to the sunny banks of sweet deliverance. On Sunday, July 25th, a home...

Mr. Jack Hourguettes Jr

Mr. Jack Hourguettes Jr

Jul 19, 2021

Jack Hourguettes, Jr. passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, July 19, 2021 at his home in Florence. He was 69 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, July 22nd from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:30 a.m. funeral service all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Star Cemetery. Jack was born...

Mr. John Walter Haley

Mr. John Walter Haley

Jul 19, 2021

Mr. John Walter Haley passed away at his home in Richland, MS on Monday, July 19, 2021. He was 45 years old. Services will be held at a later date at Carey Baptist Church. John was born October 25, 1975 in Hollandale, MS. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator with Mack Construction. He is survived by his father, jerry...

Mrs. Sandra Christine Ward

Mrs. Sandra Christine Ward

Jul 17, 2021

Sandra Christine Ward,79, went to be with her Lord, Saturday July 17, 2021 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 20, 2021 from 1 PM until the hour of service at 2 PM all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories in Florence, MS. Sandra...

Mrs. Glenda Kee Marler Gardner

Mrs. Glenda Kee Marler Gardner

Jul 16, 2021

Mrs. Glenda Kee Marler Gardner passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, July 16, 2021 at her home in Florence. She was 79 years old. There will be a graveside service on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 in the Garden of Memories cemetery in Florence, next to Chancellor Funeral Home. Glenda was a current resident of Florence, MS, formerly of...

Mr. Charles Beaver

Mr. Charles Beaver

Jul 14, 2021

Charles David Beaver, 84, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, after a lengthy illness. Services will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home, Florence, Mississippi, on Saturday, July 17, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be prior to the service at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson. Dr. James Russell Dumas, Mr. Beaver's cousin,...

Mrs. Jane Webb Campbell

Mrs. Jane Webb Campbell

Jul 12, 2021

Helen Jane Campbell, 82, of Florence passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Monday, July 12, 2021. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, followed by a celebration of life at 10:00 a.m. on July 15 at Marvin UMC in Florence. The family would like to invite everyone who...