Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mr. James Edwin Gray

Mr. James Edwin Gray

Jul 10, 2021

James Gray, 78, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at his residence in Richland surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 12, 2021 from 1PM until the hour of service at 2PM, burial will follow at Glenwood Memorial Park in Richland, MS. All services will be at Chancellor Funeral Home...

Mr. Kelly Bishop

Mr. Kelly Bishop

Jul 10, 2021

Kelly Bishop went to meet his heavenly father on Saturday, July 10, 2021. He was born February 8, 1934 to Elmer Bishop and Annie Belle Kelly Bishop and grew up in Magee Mississippi. Kelly played football in high school, and maintained lifelong friendships with many of his Magee classmates. Kelly worked many years in the insurance business at such companies...

Mr. Kenneth Ray McMurtrey

Mr. Kenneth Ray McMurtrey

Jul 10, 2021

Kenneth Ray “KR” McMurtrey was born June 15, 1982 to Jerry Kent McMurtrey and Nancy Sullivan McMurtrey. His twin, Julie, was born two minutes before Kenneth. Much to the sorrow of all, he has preceded her on his journey home to be with our Lord. He died surrounded by family on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Visitation will be at Chancellor...

Mrs. Wanda Ware Ellingburg

Mrs. Wanda Ware Ellingburg

Jul 8, 2021

Wanda Ware Ellingburg, 58, passed away on Thursday, July 08, 2021 in Jackson, MS. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 07, 2021 at Restoration Life Church in Magee, MS. Wanda was born on July 23, 1962 to Claude and Evelyn Ware in Savannah, GA. She loved nature, plants, and animals and was an avid...

Mr. Willie Lewis Craft Jr.

Mr. Willie Lewis Craft Jr.

Jul 7, 2021

Willie Lewis Craft, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, July 07, 2021. He was 71 years old. Visitation will be Friday, July 09, 2021 from 5:00—8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS and again Saturday, July 10, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 12:00 p.m. Mr. Craft was born to Lewis Craft and Hazel...

Mr. Marion "Squeaky" Thomas Ingram, Sr

Mr. Marion "Squeaky" Thomas Ingram, Sr

Jul 3, 2021

Marion Thomas “Squeaky” Ingram was called home on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at his home in Florence. He was 79 years old. His going home service will be at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence on Thursday, July 8th at 10:00 a.m. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, July 7th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and again on...

Mr. Terry Allen Larson

Mr. Terry Allen Larson

Jul 3, 2021

Terry Allen Larson, 79 passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 at his home in Florence. Services will be held in Rome, GA at a later date. Terry was born May 19, 1942 in Brainerd, MN to the late Leonard Larson and Teresa Schwankle. He has lived in the Florence area for the last 46 years. Terry was a proud Veteran...

Ms. Jennifer Patterson Solano

Ms. Jennifer Patterson Solano

Jul 1, 2021

Jennifer Patterson Solano, 46, entered the gates of Heaven, Thursday July 1, 2021 at University of Alabama Birmingham Medical Center in Birmingham, AL. The family will receive friends Monday, July 5, 2021 from 5pm-8pm at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, and Tuesday from 10am-11am at Clear Branch Baptist Church. A funeral Service will be held at 11 am at Clear...

Mr. James Leland Newman

Mr. James Leland Newman

Jun 30, 2021

James Leland Newman, 44, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at his home in Baton Rouge, LA. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 06, 2021 at Galilee Baptist Church Cemetery in Rockport, MS. Growing up in Slidell, LA, James was born in Jackson, MS on September 20, 1976 to Leland Newman and Cordelia...

Mrs. Anita Hardee May

Mrs. Anita Hardee May

Jun 28, 2021

Anita Hardee May, a longtime resident of Florence, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2021. She was born February 14, 1933 in Quitman, MS to Leonard and Minnie Esta Hardee. Anita graduated from Pachuta High School in 1950 where she was chosen Mrs. Pachuta High School, Most Outstanding Girl, Most Dignified Senior, and Most Popular Girl. After attending Mississippi Southern...

Señor. Felix Pena Rivera Jr.

Señor. Felix Pena Rivera Jr.

Jun 27, 2021

Felix Pena Rivera, querido padre, abuelo, bisabuelo, y tío, entró en la Gloria de su vida eterna el 27 de Junio de 2021. Felix, hijo de Felix Pena Basana y Maria Ernestina Pena Rivera, nació el 13 de Octubre de 1949 en La Pesca, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Le preceden en muerte sus padres, y sus hermanas Josefa Resendez, y Anita Coronado....

Mrs. Mary Peusch

Mrs. Mary Peusch

Jun 27, 2021

Mary Peusch 91, passed away at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi on Sunday, June 27, 2021. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 30, 2021 from 10AM -12PM at Raymond Road Baptist Church in Jackson, MS. The service will start at 12PM noon. Mary was born on October 13, 1929 to the late Norton and Ollie Mae Rallinson in Oak Grove...

Mr. Albert Ray Dulaney

Mr. Albert Ray Dulaney

Jun 26, 2021

Albert Ray Dulaney, 83, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 30, 2021 from 5:00—7:00 PM at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS and again Thursday, July 01, 2021 at 10:00 AM preceding the 11:00 AM funeral service at Bethesda Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Bethesda Baptist Church Cemetery. A lifelong resident of Terry,...

Mrs. Mary Louise Brantley

Mrs. Mary Louise Brantley

Jun 24, 2021

Mary Louise Brantley passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at her home in Brandon. She was 91 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, June 28th from 11:00 a.m. until the 12:00 p.m. Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Jesus Name Chapel’s cemetery, Garden of...

Mr. Richard Wayne Phillips

Mr. Richard Wayne Phillips

Jun 23, 2021

Richard Wayne Phillips, 57, passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at his home in Florence. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, June 25th from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. A Graveside Service will begin at 3:00 p.m. in the Garden of Memories. Richard was born February 22,...

Mrs. Mary "Faye" Ellis

Mrs. Mary "Faye" Ellis

Jun 22, 2021

Mary Faye Rogers Ellis passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at University of MS Medical Center in Jackson. She was 80 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, June 26th from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Gospel Chapel in Richland. The Funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow in the...

Mrs. Donna Sue Smith

Mrs. Donna Sue Smith

Jun 22, 2021

On Tuesday June 22, 2021, Donna Sue Smith, 75 of Florence, MS, passed into the arms of her Heavenly Father. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, June 25th from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Sinai Cemetery. Donna loved and lived every day for Christ...

Mr. Dallas Ray Linton Sr.

Mr. Dallas Ray Linton Sr.

Jun 21, 2021

Dallas Ray Linton, 65, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021 at his home in Terry, MS. Visitation will be Thursday, July 01, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 11:00 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. Interment will follow at Terry Cemetery. Mr. Linton was born on March 17, 1956 to William Linton,...

Mr. Glenn Roy Myers

Mr. Glenn Roy Myers

Jun 21, 2021

Glenn Roy Myers, 91, passed away at his home Monday, June 21, 2021. Glenn was born in Star, Mississippi on April 21, 1930 to Vernon Samuel and Irene Case Myers. He was married to Betty Joan Means for sixty-four years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Glenn was an oilfield welder for over forty years and finally quit...

Mr. Kenneth "Buddy" Wayne Kelley

Mr. Kenneth "Buddy" Wayne Kelley

Jun 21, 2021

Kenneth “Buddy” Wayne Kelley left this earth for eternal life with his Heavenly Father on Monday, June 21, 2021 at University of MS Medical Center in Jackson. He was 69 years old. Buddy was born February 24, 1952 to the late Robert and Ida Mae Kelley in Meridian, MS. He lived in Florence for many years before moving to Crystal...