Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.
Johnny Hamilton Jones
Feb 27, 2025
Johnny Jones, a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on February 27, 2025. Born and raised in Mize, MS, to Clinton H. Jones and Ethel Christine Jones.
Johnny was a proud member of the Class of 1962 from Central High School, where he laid the foundation for a life characterized by hard work and determination.
He was known for his exceptional...
Cecil Odom, Jr.
Feb 24, 2025
Cecil Odom, Jr., born on April 14, 1965, in Jackson, Mississippi, passed away on February 24, 2025, at St. Dominic Jackson Memorial Hospital. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many.
Cecil was known for his passion for outdoor activities. He loved hunting and fishing, often sharing these interests with those...
Randal Herring Romedy
Feb 24, 2025
Randal “Popsy” Herring Romedy went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 24, 2025, in Mendenhall, MS. He was 73 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Chancellor Memorial Home in Florence, MS.
Randy was born on April 6, 1951, to Wallace K....
Bobby Jones, Sr
Feb 23, 2025
Mr. Bobby Fred Jones, Sr. passed into glory on Sunday, February 23, 2024, after a short illness. During his lifetime he was a fireman with the city of Jackson, MS. He also was a cabinetmaker and residential home builder. He served as a deacon and choir director at Emmanuel Baptist Church.
He leaves behind his wife, Mattie Ann Rather Jones and...
Connie Rushing Hager
Feb 23, 2025
Connie Rushing Hager passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at her home in Florence, MS. She was 76 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The memorial service will begin at 3:00 p.m.
Connie was born on October 14, 1948,...
Willa Dean Howell
Feb 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Willa Dean Howell, beloved wife, loving mother, and adored grandmother. “Deanie,” as she was known among friends and family, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 23.
Born on August 5, 1945, in Magee, MS, Deanie was raised on her family produce farm in Mize, MS with her three...
Dawn Cook
Feb 21, 2025
Pamela "Dawn" Cook
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Pamela "Dawn" Cook, who left this world surrounded by love on February 21, 2025. Dawn was a cherished daughter, devoted spouse, beloved sister, and adored mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend.
Dawn was the daughter of Shirley Cook Long, who survives her, and Neil Cook, who preceded her in passing. She shared...
Albert Rucker Jr.
Feb 20, 2025
Albert Rucker Jr., affectionately known as “Al,” passed away on February 20, 2025, at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Born on June 9, 1952, in Jackson, he grew up in Richland before making his home in Florence, where he resided for the past 54 years.
Al had a distinguished career of 54 years as a Senior Certified Plumbing Engineer for...
Bobby Blake Staples
Feb 20, 2025
Bobby Blake Staples, 89, died February 20th, 2025. Visitation will be held on Saturday March 1st, 2025 at 9:00 am at the Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS with the memorial service at 10:00 am. The burial will follow at 2:00 pm at Oregon Memorial, Lexington, MS.
Mr. Staples was born on February 24th, 1935, and grew up in Ackerman, MS....
Ledger Scott Stanford
Feb 20, 2025
Ledger Scott Stanford, born sleeping on February 20, 2025, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi, was a beautiful soul who on the very same day was born into Heaven. Ledger was welcomed into Heaven, where he opened his eyes and saw Jesus, a testament to the preciousness of his life and the promises of God.
His surviving family includes his parents,...
Janice Carole Nash
Feb 19, 2025
Janice Carole Nash passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, in Jackson, MS. She was 62 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, February 24, 2025, and again from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will begin at 12:00 p.m. on...
Evren Martin Hughes
Feb 17, 2025
Sweet Child
When a light is as bright as the light you shone, there’s no such thing as truly gone.
When a smile is as precious as the one you wore, you smile in hearts forevermore.
When one so loved is taken too soon, the love that is left could outshine the moon.
So much love with no place to be truly at peace,...
Doris "Dottie" Alawaine
Feb 17, 2025
Doris Marie Alawine, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, at St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Born on June 20, 1944, Lumberton, Mississippi, she was a beacon of light and warmth to all who knew her, embodying a spirit that was both nurturing and resilient.
Doris dedicated her professional life to her role...
Darcy Darnell Hicks II
Feb 16, 2025
Darcy Hicks, II, beloved father, grandfather, son, brother and friend passed away on February 16, 2025 at age 37. He was born January 25, 1988 at Darnell Army Hospital, Fort Hood, TX, to Darcy Hicks and the late Andrea M. (Gray) Hicks.
Darcy attended Terry High School in Terry, MS and then pursued Diesel Truck Technology at Lincoln College of Technology...
David Franklin Fuller
Feb 15, 2025
David Franklin Fuller, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on February 15, 2025, at the age of 75. He was born on December 11, 1949, in Jackson, Mississippi, where he would later lay the foundation of a family filled with love, laughter, and countless memories.
David is survived by his devoted wife, Judy Fuller of...
Linda Jo "DoeDoe" Hammack
Feb 14, 2025
In the early hours of February 14, 2025, Linda Jo Mounce (Miller) Hammack passed away and went to be with our Lord and Savior. She is predeceased by her husband, Bobby Hammack, and her parents, Merle and Gerald Mounce.
Linda leaves behind her three daughters, Amy (Marcelo), Alison (Frankie), and Susan (Scott), and her stepson, Richard (Jennifer). Affectionately known as DoeDoe,...
Timothy Brian Macoy
Feb 14, 2025
Timothy “Timmy” Macoy, 49, passed away on February 14, 2025. He was born on May 28, 1975, in Jackson, Mississippi and moved to Richland, Mississippi in 1983. He was an active member of First Baptist Church in Richland and a proud employee of Zavation.
Tim was a devoted husband to Jamie, his high school sweetheart. Together, they have three children,...
Royce Schneider Vaughn
Feb 13, 2025
Royce Marlene Schneider Vaughn passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at her home in Pelahatchie, MS. She was 68 years old.
Royce was born on April 2, 1956, to Roy William Schneider and Mabel Theresa Varady Schneider in Granite City, IL. She has lived in Pelahatchie since 1998. Royce loved gardening and tending to her flowers. She enjoyed camping and...
Lester Ray Young
Feb 11, 2025
Lester Ray Young, 60, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 11th at his home in Florence, MS. He spent his last moments surrounded by loved ones after battling pancreatic cancer for 4 ½ years (diagnosed August 7th, 2020).
Ray was born on August 8, 1964, in Morton, MS. He spent his younger years in Polkville learning important...
Jimmy Dale Harvey
Feb 10, 2025
Jimmy Dale Harvey went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 10, 2025, in Jackson, MS. He was 86 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Friday, February 14, 2025, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will begin at 12:00 p.m. with burial following...
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