Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mr. Warner "Jack" McGee

Mr. Warner "Jack" McGee

Apr 6, 2021

Warner “Jack” McGee, retired JPS counselor, teacher, artist, and boy scout leader died April 6, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine McGee; sons, Scott McGee, Jay McGee (Michelle), and Shawn Chambers (Lynn); and his three grandsons, Jake, Nick, and Joseph Devan. He is also survived by siblings, Cynthia McGee (Vickie), Judy Puckett, and Mickie McGee (Carolyn). Jack was...

McKinley Alexander Rushing

McKinley Alexander Rushing

Apr 5, 2021

McKinley Alexander Rushing, 4, passed away at the University of Mississippi Medical Center on April 5, 2021, surrounded by his loving family and went to be with the Lord in his Heavenly home. Visitation will be Monday, April 12 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. Service will be held on Tuesday, April 13 at...

Mrs. Jennifer Joel Wilkinson

Mrs. Jennifer Joel Wilkinson

Apr 3, 2021

Jennifer Joel Wilkinson, 68, passed away on Saturday, April 03, 2021 in Shreveport, LA. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 07, 2021 from 5:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. and again Thursday, April 08, 2021 from 9:00 a.m.—10:00 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. A graveside service will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS at 11:00 a.m. Jennifer was born...

Mrs. Stella Bridges White

Mrs. Stella Bridges White

Apr 3, 2021

Mamie Estella “Stella” White passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 at her home in Harrisville. She was 69 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, April 7th from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with Funeral Service beginning at 12:00 p.m. at Harrisville Baptist Church in Harrisville. Burial will follow at Harrisville Cemetery. Stella was born November...

Mrs. Lisa Karyn Boyd

Mrs. Lisa Karyn Boyd

Apr 2, 2021

Lisa Karyn Boyd passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at her home in Florence. She was 52 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, April 6th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday, April 7th from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow...

Mrs. Dee Dee Holmes

Mrs. Dee Dee Holmes

Mar 31, 2021

Deborah Denise Holmes, 62, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, April 08, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at County Line Baptist Church in Crystal Springs, MS. A life-long resident of Mississippi, Mrs. Holmes was born on February 10, 1959 to William Davis and Jimmie Pierce Davis. After graduating from...

Mrs. Sherry Carpenter Hofmister

Mrs. Sherry Carpenter Hofmister

Mar 28, 2021

Sherry Carpenter Hofmister, 72, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 28, 2021. She will be laid to rest with her late husband, Ray Hofmister, at Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Winona. There will be a graveside service for family and close friends on Friday, April 30 at 3:00 pm at Bethlehem Methodist Church. The address is 34...

William "Dub" Sims

William "Dub" Sims

Mar 27, 2021

William Harvel "Dub" Sims, Jr., 57, passed Saturday, March 27, 2021 at his residence in Brandon. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence at 11:00 a.m. Dub was born April 5, 1963 in Biloxi, MS to William and Joan Frazier Sims. He loved his family and children. He was a retired...

Mrs. Louise Nixon Tucker

Mrs. Louise Nixon Tucker

Mar 26, 2021

Mrs. Louise Beatrice Nixon Tucker passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at River Region Hospital in Vicksburg. She was 89 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, March 27th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and again Sunday, March 28th from 1:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. Funeral Service all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial...

Mrs. Bettye King Myers

Mrs. Bettye King Myers

Mar 25, 2021

Bettye Lea King Myers passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Brandon Nursing and Rehab in Brandon. She was 75 years old. There will be a family led Memorial Service on Monday, March 29th at 6:00 p.m. at Move Church in Pearl. Mrs. Myers was born June 10, 1945 in Hazlehurst, MS to the late Mike and Florence King. She...

Mr. Willard Edward Downard

Mr. Willard Edward Downard

Mar 23, 2021

Willard Edward Downard passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at his home in Florence surrounded by his family. He was 84 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, March 26th from 12:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. funeral service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Florence City Cemetery. Willard was born...

Mrs. Tammy Lynn Levins

Mrs. Tammy Lynn Levins

Mar 22, 2021

Tammy Lynn Levins, 54, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021. Visitation will be Friday, March 26, 2021 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram from 10:00 a.m.—11:30 a.m. with a graveside service to follow at 12:00 p.m. at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS. A resident of Florence for 13 years, Mrs. Levins was born on June 12, 1966 in...

Mrs. Alice Laverne Hasie

Mrs. Alice Laverne Hasie

Mar 19, 2021

Alice Laverne Hasie of Richland passed away at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland on Friday, March 19, 2021. She was 73 years old. There will be a Graveside Service at 2:00 p.m. at Briar Hill Community Cemetery in Florence on Sunday, March 21st. Alice was born June 24, 1947 in Canton, MS to the late Talmadge and Ruby Bates. She was...

Mr. Calvin Isaac Patrick Jr.

Mr. Calvin Isaac Patrick Jr.

Mar 18, 2021

Calvin Isaac Patrick, Jr, 88, of Hoover, Alabama, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021. We rejoice that he was received into the loving embrace of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and ushered into Heaven where there is no more night and no more pain. Calvin was born in Moorehead, Mississippi on April 27, 1932 to the late...

Mr. Donald "Don" Ray Walton

Mr. Donald "Don" Ray Walton

Mar 18, 2021

Donald “Don” Ray Walton passed away unexpectantly Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Merit Health Rankin in Brandon. He was 71 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, March 21st from 1:30 p.m. until the 2:30 p.m. Funeral Service all at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Florence. Burial will follow at Clear Branch Cemetery. Don was born...

Mr. Kenneth Ray Churchill Sr.

Mr. Kenneth Ray Churchill Sr.

Mar 18, 2021

Kenneth Ray Churchill, Sr., 75, left his earthly home on March 18, 2021 to be united with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing. Visitation will be Sunday, March 21, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. until the hour of the service at 4:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in...

Mr. Alfred Eugene Smith

Mr. Alfred Eugene Smith

Mar 17, 2021

Alfred Eugene Smith passed away peacefully at home with family surrounding him on March 17, 2021. Visitation will be Saturday, March 20, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of the service at 3:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. Interment will follow at Lakewood South Memorial Park in Jackson, MS. Alfred is survived by his wife of...

Mr. Allen C. Lee

Mr. Allen C. Lee

Mar 16, 2021

Allen Carranza Lee, 78, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. A graveside service with military honors will be held Friday, April 9, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Stoneville-Leland Cemetery in Stoneville, MS under the direction of Boone Funeral Home in Leland, MS. Born in Pine Bluff, AR on August 10, 1942 to Ray and Louise (Rose) Lee, Allen proudly...

Mr. Connelly Cadet Stong

Mr. Connelly Cadet Stong

Mar 15, 2021

Connelly Cadet Stong, 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Byram on Monday, March 15, 2021, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be Friday, March 19, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of the memorial service at 1:00 p.m at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. A resident of Byram since 1988, Mr. Stong was born on November...

Mrs. Martha Frances Russell

Mrs. Martha Frances Russell

Mar 15, 2021

Martha Frances Russell, 83, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of the service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. A graveside service will follow at 4:00 p.m. at Eastover Memorial Cemetery in Oxford, MS. Born in Ponotoc,...