Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mr. Johnny Lee Taylor Sr.

Mr. Johnny Lee Taylor Sr.

Jul 8, 2020

Johnny Lee Taylor, Sr., 73, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 in Florence. The family will have a Memorial Service at a later date. Johnny was born August 24, 1946 in Little Rock, MS to Rube and Bessie Taylor, who preceded him in death. He lived most of his life in Pearl where he attended Skyway Hills Baptist Church. He...

Beatrice "Bea" Lewis

Beatrice "Bea" Lewis

Jul 4, 2020

Beatrice "Bea" Mae Lewis ,88, passed into the arms of Jesus Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Brandon Nursing and Rehab. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday July 7th 12:00 p.m. until the 2 :00 p.m. Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will Follow in the Garden of memories in Florence. Bea was born September...

Mrs. Elizabeth Vinson Hampton

Mrs. Elizabeth Vinson Hampton

Jul 4, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Vinson Hampton, 91, passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at her home in Florence. The family will receive guests Wednesday, July 8th beginning at 9:00 a.m. until the 10:00 a.m. Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. Due to the current situation with Covid-19, masks are required to attend the visitation...

Mrs. Sharon Lee Bunn

Mrs. Sharon Lee Bunn

Jul 4, 2020

Sharon Lee Bunn, 71, passed into the arms of Jesus Saturday July 4, 2020 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. A graveside service will be Wednesday July 8th at 10 am Chancellor Funeral Home’s Garden of Memories in Florence. Sharon was born August 25, 1948 in Connecticut to John and Charlotte Fette Tyler. She is remembered as a loving mother...

Patricia "Pat" T. Burkett

Patricia "Pat" T. Burkett

Jul 4, 2020

Patricia “Pat” T. Burkett, 83, passed into the arms of Jesus Saturday July 4, 2020 at her home in Brandon. The family will receive friends for visitation Thursday July 9th at 12:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. Memorial Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Pat was born February 26, 1937 in Durant, MS to James Herman and Mary Thomas...

Mr. Walter Richard Wren Jr.

Mr. Walter Richard Wren Jr.

Jul 1, 2020

Walter Richard Wren, Jr., 78, passed away on July 1, 2020 at his residence in Flora, MS. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 05, 2020 at Palestine Cemetery in Harrisville, MS Mr. Wren was born to Walter Richard Wren, Sr. and Mary Emma Clegg Wren on February 13, 1942 in Jackson, MS. He served in...

Mrs. Debbie Reno

Mrs. Debbie Reno

Jun 29, 2020

Debbie Reno Raymond, MS Debra Kay Reno, 61, passed away on June 29, 2020 while boating on Eagle Lake with her husband Jim. Family and friends will gather for a memorial service on Tuesday, July 07, 2020 from 6:00 p.m.--8:00 p.m at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Mrs. Reno was born to Billy Barnett and Earline Lack Barnett on June...

Mr. Harold Richard Harris Jr

Mr. Harold Richard Harris Jr

Jun 29, 2020

Harold Richard Harris Jr., passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, June 29, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was 62 years old. The family will receive friends for a visitation on Wednesday, July 1st from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and again on Thursday, July 2nd from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be...

Mrs. Linda Sue Sullivan

Mrs. Linda Sue Sullivan

Jun 29, 2020

Mrs. Linda Sue Sullivan, 74, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, June 29, 2020 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, July 2nd from 3:00 p.m. until the 4:00 p.m. Celebration of Life Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Mrs. Sullivan was born December 10, 1945 in...

Ms. "Bobby Jean" Druetta

Ms. "Bobby Jean" Druetta

Jun 29, 2020

Barbara Jean “Bobby Jean” Druetta, 87, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, June 29, 2020 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson, MS. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, July 1st from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. A graveside service will be on Thursday, July 2nd at...

Mr. Jim Reno

Mr. Jim Reno

Jun 29, 2020

Jim Reno Raymond, MS James Daniel Reno, Jr., 57, passed away on June 29, 2020 while boating on Eagle Lake with his wife Family and friends will gather to celebrate their life on Tuesday, July 07, 2020 from 6:00 p.m.--8:00 p.m at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Mr. Reno was born to James Daniel Reno, Sr. and Flora Ann Downing...

Mr. Samuel "Sam" Anthony Maggio, Jr.

Mr. Samuel "Sam" Anthony Maggio, Jr.

Jun 26, 2020

Mr. Samuel Anthony Maggio, Jr., 65, died Friday, June 26, 2020 at his home. Visitation will be 5 – 8 pm Monday, June 29, 2020 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS and again Tuesday, June 30 from 9 am until the service at 10 am. Interment will be at 2 pm Tuesday, June 30 in Indianola Cemetery, Indianola, MS....

Mrs. Willie Dean Brister

Mrs. Willie Dean Brister

Jun 26, 2020

Willie Dean Sojourner Brister, 92, of Terry passed peacefully in her sleep on Friday, June 26, 2020. Private graveside services will be held at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson. Willie Dean was born September 18, 1927 in the Palestine community in Simpson County to Dewey and Ruth Hemphill Sojourner. A long-time resident of Terry, she graduated from Terry Consolidated School...

Mr. William Lee McAdams

Mr. William Lee McAdams

Jun 24, 2020

William “Lee” McAdams, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson, MS. He was 63. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS and again Friday, June 26, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of the...

Mr. Glenn Thomas Marshall Jr.

Mr. Glenn Thomas Marshall Jr.

Jun 24, 2020

Glenn Thomas Marshall, Jr., 63, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at his sister’s home in Braxton, MS. Glenn was born August 3, 1956 in VanNuys, CA to the late Glenn Thomas, Sr and Elizabeth Marshall. He lived in Tillatoba for the last 10 years, moving from Hanford, CA. Glenn served in the U. S. Air Force and worked for...

Mrs. Earlene R. Martin

Mrs. Earlene R. Martin

Jun 24, 2020

Earlene Martin, 93, passed away on June 24, 2020 at Briar Hill Rest Home in Florence, MS. A graveside memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Raymond City Cemetery. Mrs. Martin was born to Earnest Elliot Roberts and Eula Holliday Roberts on January 18, 1927 in Bolton, MS. She spent most of her...

Mrs. Miriam Ellis

Mrs. Miriam Ellis

Jun 24, 2020

Mrs. Miriam Ellis, 89, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at her home in Richland. Visitation will be 5-7pm Saturday, June 27, 2020 at First Baptist Church of Richland. Graveside Funeral Services will be held 3pm Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Friendship Cemetery in Columbus, MS with Rev. Kevin Jones officiating. Mrs. Ellis was born in Tupelo to Archie Jackson...

Mr. Troy Nathaniel Welch Sr.

Mr. Troy Nathaniel Welch Sr.

Jun 23, 2020

Troy Welch Sr., 82, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at his home in Terry. Visitation will be at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24 and again Thursday, June 25 from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mendenhall City Cemetery. Mr....

Mrs. Loraine Johnston Padelford

Mrs. Loraine Johnston Padelford

Jun 22, 2020

Mrs. Loraine Johnston Padelford, 99, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, June 22, 2020 at Castlewood Place in Brandon. There will be a Private Graveside Service at Briar Hill Community Cemetery. Mrs. Padelford was born November 4, 1920 to the late Albert Sidney and Maude Johnston in Gloster, MS. She has lived in the Monterey Community since 1973...

Mr. Wayne Lee McBride

Mr. Wayne Lee McBride

Jun 21, 2020

Wayne Lee McBride, 66, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 at his home in Florence. There was a private Graveside Service on Wednesday, June 24th at Mountain Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Florence, MS. Wayne was born November 15, 1953 to Malcom Ray and Juanita McBride in Jackson, MS. He lived all his life in Florence and was a member...