Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mrs. Anne Clark McKee

Mrs. Anne Clark McKee

Feb 17, 2021

Anne Clark McKee left this earth bound for her eternal home in heaven on February 17, 2021 at the age of 91. A family graveside service will occur at Rose Hill cemetery in Brookhaven, MS on Sunday, February 21. Broadmoor Baptist Church will be the site of a Celebration of Life service on Monday, February 22 at 11am. Due to...

Mrs. Bernice Victoria Peoples

Mrs. Bernice Victoria Peoples

Feb 11, 2021

Bernice Victoria Peoples, 95, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at her home in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram with a graveside service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Lakewood South Memorial Park. Due to the current pandemic, facemasks are required. The funeral home encourages everyone...

Mr. Sidney H. Brumfield

Mr. Sidney H. Brumfield

Feb 10, 2021

Navy Veteran Sidney H. Brumfield, 61, passed away peacefully at his Florence, Mississippi, home on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Sid was a decorated veteran who received Navy and Armed Forces Expeditionary medals during his four-year enlistment. Sid was born on January 30, 1960, in McComb, Mississippi, to his parents Henry and Marilyn Brumfield. He attended Murrah High School and graduated...

Mrs. Sandra Ruth Grace

Mrs. Sandra Ruth Grace

Feb 8, 2021

Sandra Ruth Grace, 75, passed away on Monday, February 08, 2021 at St. Dominic’s in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be Friday, February 12, 2021 at Raymond Rd. Baptist Church from 6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. and again Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Poplar Flat Baptist Church in Louisville, MS from 12:00 p.m. until the hour of the service at 1:00 p.m. Mrs....

Mr. James Ray "Jim" Polk

Mr. James Ray "Jim" Polk

Feb 7, 2021

James Ray “Jim” Polk, 66, passed from this life on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his home in Richland, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 9th at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. A Graveside Service will follow at 2:15 p.m. in Clear Branch Cemetery, Florence, MS. Due to the ongoing...

Mr. Denson Albert Carr Jr.

Mr. Denson Albert Carr Jr.

Feb 6, 2021

Denson Albert Carr, Jr. passed away on Saturday, February 06, 2021 at MS Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS. He was 71 years old. There will be a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Hazlehurst City Cemetery. A lifelong resident of Jackson, MS, Mr. Carr was born to Denson Carr and Ethel Mayfield Carr on January...

Col. Glenn Anderson Taylor

Col. Glenn Anderson Taylor

Feb 5, 2021

Col. Glenn Anderson Taylor, MS Air National Guard Retired, a great Soldier and Fallen Hero, has been released from duty and moved on to his heavenly home on Friday, February 05, 2021. He was 67. Due to the current pandemic, a private family funeral service was held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Interment followed...

Mr. James William Haley

Mr. James William Haley

Feb 4, 2021

Mr. James William Haley passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Merit Health Central in Jackson.

Mrs. Jimmie Sue Furlow

Mrs. Jimmie Sue Furlow

Feb 4, 2021

Jimmie Sue Barlow Dear Furlow, 91, passed from this life on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. A Graveside Service will be held at Harrisville Cemetery on Monday, February 8th at 11:00 a.m. Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence is assisting the family with arrangements. Jimmie was born in Harrisville, MS to J.D. and Ola Barlow. She...

Mr. Roger Velton Oliver

Mr. Roger Velton Oliver

Feb 3, 2021

Roger Velton Oliver, 67, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, February 7, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. until the 1:00 p.m. funeral service at Gospel Chapel, 1550 Hwy 49 South, Richland, MS. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories in...

Mrs. Annice Jenkins Porter

Mrs. Annice Jenkins Porter

Feb 2, 2021

Mrs. Rosa “Annice” Jenkins Porter, 89, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. The family will receive friends for visitation from 9:30 until 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 6th at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. There will be a Graveside Service at 2:00 p.m. at Jenkins Cemetery in McAdams, MS....

Mr. Vance Brian Vosika

Mr. Vance Brian Vosika

Jan 30, 2021

Vance Brian Vosika, 52, a devoted father and Grump, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Family and friends will gather at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram on Saturday, February 06, 2021 from 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. to celebrate his life. Due to the current pandemic, facemasks are required. The funeral home encourages everyone to practice social distancing and will allow...

Willie "Bill" Bertrude Pittman Jr.

Willie "Bill" Bertrude Pittman Jr.

Jan 30, 2021

Willie Bertrude Pittman, Jr., 93, went to be with the Lord Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Highland Home in Ridgeland, MS. A graveside service will be held Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 3:00 pm at Lakewood South memorial Park in Jackson. Bill was born January 4, 1928 in Bogalusa, La to Willie and Anna Parker Pittman. He was a longtime...

Mr. Robert Lyndle Johnson

Mr. Robert Lyndle Johnson

Jan 30, 2021

Robert Lyndle Johnson, 74, of Crystal Springs, MS, passed away at his home on Jan. 30, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church on Feb. 2 with burial at the Old Crystal Springs Cemetery. Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS, handled arrangements. Robert was born in Tylertown, MS on June 11, 1946. Early...

Mr. Thomas Gerald Buford

Mr. Thomas Gerald Buford

Jan 29, 2021

Thomas Gerald Buford was born January 01, 1947, to Gladys and Thomas Doyle (T.D.) Buford. He peacefully passed away on January 29, 2021 at home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gladys and T.D., and his sister, Doylene. Gerald was married to the love of his life, Claudia, for 53 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and vacationing with...

Rosemary "Rose" Buynar Speir

Rosemary "Rose" Buynar Speir

Jan 29, 2021

Rosemary ‘Rose’ Buynar Speir, 94, of Byram, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on January 29, 2021. Rose was a resident of Pine Crest Guest Home in Hazlehurst, MS. As a longtime resident of Byram, she graduated from Byram High School in 1944, where she was voted “Best Girl Athlete” and “Campus Favorite”. She also spent many years...

Brenda Rogers Majors

Brenda Rogers Majors

Jan 29, 2021

Brenda Rogers Majors, 72, went to be with her Lord Friday, January 29, 2021 at River Oaks Hospital in Flowood. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Terry Cemetery in Terry, MS. Brenda was born January 28, 1949 in Terry, MS to Vernon and Retha Walker Lowe. She loved her Lord and served...

Mr. Larry Keith Simmons

Mr. Larry Keith Simmons

Jan 28, 2021

Larry Keith Simmons, of Brandon, MS, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Baptist Hospital after an extended illness, at the age of 80. Born in Jackson, MS, he attended Forrest County AHS. Following graduation, Larry joined the United States Air Force. After his honorable discharge, and a job in between, he moved with his wife, Betty Jean and family...

Mr. James Flanigan Doddridge

Mr. James Flanigan Doddridge

Jan 26, 2021

James Flanigan Doddridge, Jr., 71, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at UMMC in Jackson, MS. James was adopted at birth by James Doddridge Sr. and Ora McKinney Doddridge on August 26, 1949 in Jackson, MS, where he lived all of his life. He served in the US Army during Vietnam and was a member of American Legion. A...

Mrs. Ruby Velma Gipson

Mrs. Ruby Velma Gipson

Jan 24, 2021

Ruby Velma Gipson, 88, passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at her home in Richland. Chancellor Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Mrs. Gipson was born September 9, 1932 in Hinds County, MS to the late Henry and Edna Wade. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Terry. She served as...