Anthony Andrew "Tony" Hosey, age 68 of the Sharon Community in Laurel, MS passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026. He was born August 15, 1957, in Jones County.

Tony was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. Tony will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him. Tony is survived by his precious wife, Ann Marie Chandler Hosey. He leaves behind his daughters JoBeth Keith and husband Kris and Leesa Marie Green and husband Thomas. He also leaves behind his grandsons, his pride and joy, Hunter "Bryce" and Kristopher "Bailey" Keith. Tony is also survived by his brother Jerry Hosey and wife Martha, and his brother-in-law Donald "Buddy" Walters, along with many other family members. Tony loved his Lord and Savior and spent many hours praying for his loved ones.

Tony was preceded in death by his father Lonnie Jackson Hosey and his mother Jewel Poore Hosey, along with his sister Barbara "BeBe" Walters.

Tony was a dedicated law enforcement officer, contributing for over thirty years to protect and serve his community. Most of all, he was an avid hunter of turkey, deer and rabbit. He especially enjoyed running his rabbit dogs—Blaze and Leon, just to name a couple—with his grandson Bryce.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel, located at 4593 Indian Springs Road, Laurel, MS. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM at the same location with Bro. Curtis Pitts officiating. Burial will take place at Sharon Cemetery in Laurel, MS.

Pallbearers will include Harold Buckhaults, Stan Livingston, Macon Davis, Ken Keyes, Sherriel Clark and Kyle Chandler, along with many honorary pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Fraternal Order of Police.