Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Ms. Mary Ellen Tatum

Ms. Mary Ellen Tatum

Nov 27, 2019

Ms. Mary Ellen Gray Tatum, 77, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Silver Cross Health & Rehabilitation Center in Brookhaven, MS. After suffering from health issues the last four years, Mary Ellen has been reunited with her parents and siblings in heaven. Ms. Tatum was born on July 25, 1942 in Germantown, TN. She has lived in Byram, MS...

Mrs. Ann Hankins

Mrs. Ann Hankins

Nov 27, 2019

Nora Ann Redd Hankins, 81, of Byram, went Home to be with our Heavenly Father on November 27, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. A true woman of faith; always willing to care for and help those around her, Ann will be greatly missed. She graduated Sebastopol High School in 1954 and East Central Junior College in 1956 with an...

Mrs. Marilyn Keen

Mrs. Marilyn Keen

Nov 27, 2019

Marilyn Keen, 77, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at her home in Florence. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Tennessee. Marilyn Keen was born February 20, 1942 in Jackson, MS to the late John Hilton and Evelyn Hilton. She received her bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Southern Mississippi and worked as...

Mr. Billy Wayne Pittman

Mr. Billy Wayne Pittman

Nov 25, 2019

Billy Wayne Pittman, 73, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, November 25, 2019 at UMMC in Jackson. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, November 29th from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. and again on Saturday, November 30th from 9:00 a.m. until the 10:00 a.m. funeral service all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow...

Mr. Loyd Everett Williams

Mr. Loyd Everett Williams

Nov 24, 2019

Loyd Everett Williams, 96, from the Monterey Community, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family and friends. Loyd was born on August 17, 1923 in Jackson, MS. He is a Veteran of WWII, where he served in the U.S. Army. During his time in the Army, he served in...

Mrs. Phyllis Delores Mayeux

Mrs. Phyllis Delores Mayeux

Nov 22, 2019

Phyllis Gross Mayeux, 96, passed away peacefully November 22, 2019 at Highland Home in Ridgeland. No services will be held. Phyllis was born August 14, 1923 in Yankton, South Dakota. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered for her gentle face, pleasant smile and her love for life. Phyllis is survived, loved and cherished by her two children, her...

Mrs.  Gloria  Luby Pettigrew

Mrs. Gloria Luby Pettigrew

Nov 21, 2019

Gloria Luby Pettigrew, 74, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at her home in Braxton. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, November 24th from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The service will begin at 3:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at New Covenant...

Mrs. Carolyn "Paulette"  Shows

Mrs. Carolyn "Paulette" Shows

Nov 21, 2019

Mrs. Carolyn Paulette Shows, 69, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center with her family by her side. The family will hold a private graveside service in Covington County. Mrs. Shows was born April 27, 1950 in Seminary, MS and was raised by Velma and James Pickering, Paul Pickering, and Annie...

Ms.  Bonnie Lynne Hankins

Ms. Bonnie Lynne Hankins

Nov 21, 2019

Bonnie Lynne Hankins, 62, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at her home in Richland. The family will receive friends for visitation from 11:00 a.m. until the 1:00 p.m. funeral service on Monday, November 25th at First Pentecostal Church in Jackson. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories in Florence. Bonnie was born January...

Mrs. Evelyn Amelda "Mel" Moody

Mrs. Evelyn Amelda "Mel" Moody

Nov 20, 2019

Evelyn Amelda “Mel” Shivers Moody, 72, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at her home in Terry. Visitation will be Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, 11am until the 12noon funeral service. Interment will follow at Jessamine Cemetery in Ridgeland. Mrs. Moody was born in Columbia, MS to Howard L. and Earlene M. Shivers. She was...

Mrs. Shirley Jean Webb

Mrs. Shirley Jean Webb

Nov 18, 2019

Shirley Barnett Webb, 75, died Monday, November 18, 2019 at her home in Florence. A Memorial Service will be held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Florence on Tuesday, December 3rd at 12:00 p.m. The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Shirley was born April 23, 1944 in Columbia, MS, and raised in...

Mr. Gary Larue Hathorn

Mr. Gary Larue Hathorn

Nov 16, 2019

Gary Larue Hathorn, 83, of Florence, passed away November 16, 2019. Graveside funeral services were held at 2pm on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Old Crystal Springs Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Chancellor funeral Home of Byram. Mr. Hathorn was born in Jefferson Davis County, MS, and spent his adult life in the Jackson area. He was the son of...

Mr. Johnnie "JT" Eugene Twiner

Mr. Johnnie "JT" Eugene Twiner

Nov 16, 2019

Johnnie “JT” Eugene Twiner, 77, passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, November 16, 2019. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, November 21st from 9:00 a.m. until the 12:00 p.m. funeral service at Briar Hill Baptist Church in Florence. Burial will follow at Briar Hill Cemetery. Johnnie was born February 23, 1942 in Yazoo City, MS...

Mr. William "Bill" Eugene Thompson

Mr. William "Bill" Eugene Thompson

Nov 16, 2019

Mr. William “Bill” Eugene Thompson, 54, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. The family will have a memorial service at a later date. Mr. Thompson who has lived in Richland, MS since 2012 loved football and NASCAR. He is preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ward, and a brother,...

Mr. Vernon Alston Martin

Mr. Vernon Alston Martin

Nov 13, 2019

Vernon Alston Martin 72, of Raymond went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Vernon was born August 25, 1947 in Jackson, Mississippi. He retired from the Jackson Police Department after 25 years of service and worked with the Hinds County Sheriff’s Department until his recent illness. Vernon had a total of 46 years in law enforcement and...

Mrs.  Katie "Kitty" Louise Oyler

Mrs. Katie "Kitty" Louise Oyler

Nov 13, 2019

Katie Louise “Kitty” Oyler, 84, passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at her home in Gulfport, MS surrounded by her family. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, November 23rd from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will be at 1:00 in the chapel with burial...

Mrs. Alwilda Speake Savell

Mrs. Alwilda Speake Savell

Nov 12, 2019

Mrs. Alwilda Speake Savell, 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at her home in Terry. Visitation will be1pm-3pm on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, with the Memorial Service beginning at 3pm in the chapel. Mrs. Savell was a resident of Terry for 40 years and was a faithful...

Mr. Brandon Anthony Shaw

Mr. Brandon Anthony Shaw

Nov 9, 2019

Brandon Anthony Shaw, 27, of Richland, MS, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. He is now with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in heaven. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, November 14th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence and again on Friday, November...

Mr.  Emmette  Blakely

Mr. Emmette Blakely

Nov 8, 2019

Mr. Emmett Blakely, 88, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. The family will hold a Memorial Service on Saturday, November 16th at Shiloh Baptist Church in Winona, MS at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Blakely was born December 21, 1930 in Sweatman, MS to the late James V. and Goldie Marie Bennett Blakely. He has lived...

Rev. Ferdinand Schexnayder

Rev. Ferdinand Schexnayder

Nov 8, 2019

Rev. Ferdinand Schexnayder, 85, of Raymond, went to be with the Lord Friday, November 8, 2019 surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends Saturday, November 16, 2019, from 10 am until the 12 pm service at First Pentecostal Church, Jackson, MS. Interment will follow in Lakewood Memorial Park. Rev. Schexnayder was born July 22, 1934, in Bayou Rouge,...