Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.
Grady Eugene Mahaffey, Sr.
Jan 16, 2025
Grady Eugene Mahaffey, 81, passed away in the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, January 16th, 2025, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS.
Grady was born on April 14, 1943, to Dewey & Ollie Mae Mahaffey in their home in Braxton, MS. He then moved to Brandon, MS where he spent much of his younger years. He met his...
James Farrell Bishop
Jan 16, 2025
James "Jimmy" Bishop, a beloved member of the Pearl community and a devoted family man, passed away January 16, 2025, he was surrounded by family, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Born on June 1, 1965, to Hubart Lamar Bishop and Vera Pearl Wilcher in Jackson, MS.
Jimmy was a well-respected business owner, operating Bishop’s High Velocity Drain Service for 25...
James Noble White
Jan 15, 2025
James “Sonny” Noble White went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at his home in Florence, MS. He was 86 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The memorial service will follow at 11:00.
Sonny...
Robert James Stoltzfus
Jan 13, 2025
Robert “Bob” James Stoltzfus passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at his home in Florence, MS. He was 63 years old.
Bob was born on December 15, 1961, to Clarence Milford Stoltzfus and Winona Mae Lewis Stoltzfus in Slidell, LA. He was raised in Jackson but has lived in the Florence community for the past 20 years where he was...
Dorothy Melba Blankenship
Jan 13, 2025
Dorothy "Melba" Blankenship, born on January 6, 1937, in Mechanicsburg, MS, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, at Ridgeland Place in Ridgeland, MS. She was one of three children born to Thomas Melvin Foster and Dorothy Lee House Foster. She lived a life full of dedication to education and service to her community.
A highly respected educator, Melba taught for...
Robert Wayne Wright
Jan 12, 2025
Robert Wayne Wright was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on April 27, 1954, passed away on January 12, 2025, in Magee, Mississippi.
Wayne was a loving father, brother and friend and had a deep appreciation for life’s simple joys and found his greatest happiness in the company of family. He cherished the time spent with loved ones, creating lasting memories that will...
Pam Alma Bridges
Jan 12, 2025
Pam A. Bridges, age 61, went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2025. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 12:00-2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories.
Pam was well loved by...
Madison Brooke Walker
Jan 12, 2025
Madison Brooke Walker went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 12, 2025, in Canton, MS. She was 26 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The second visitation will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 10:00...
Virginia Carol Veach
Jan 11, 2025
Virginia Carol Veach, born on May 2, 1949, in Jackson, Mississippi, passed away peacefully in her hometown on January 11, 2024. She was the daughter of James Clifford and Ellan Virginia Dixon Smith from Jackson, MS.
Carol was a devoted social worker who dedicated many years of her life to helping senior citizens. With a bachelor’s degree in social work, she...
Curley D. Champion
Jan 11, 2025
Curley D. Champion, 83, passed away at his home on January 11, 2025 from complications of Alzheimer's. Mr. Champion was born at home in Terry and lived in Jackson for a few years but returned to Terry in the early 1960's. He began a building business and did very well but his love for cars finally lured him into the...
Malcolm Bordelon
Jan 9, 2025
Malcom “Mac” Joseph Bordelon, age 83, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025.
Mac was born in Pineville, Louisiana to Eva Ducote Bordelon and Sgt. Ivy Bordelon. He grew up in Marksville, Louisiana and graduated from Marksville High School. After graduation, Mac enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country from 1960 – 1966. He bravely fought...
Delores Rickels
Jan 9, 2025
Mrs. Delores Rickels passed away at her home on Thursday, January 9, 2025. She was 87 years old and born April 14, 1937 in McComb, MS.
Mrs. Rickels graduated high school in McComb and later moved to Jackson. She enjoyed crocheting "Caps for Christmas" shoeboxes prior to her illness in 2024. She crocheted 400 caps to be shared with children...
Richard Curtis Mullins, Sr.
Jan 8, 2025
Richard “Ricky” Curtis Mullins Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at his home in Harrisville, MS. He was 65 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025, and again on Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Unity Baptist...
Jerry Talley
Jan 7, 2025
Jerry Glen Talley, 87, met his Heavenly Father on Tuesday evening, January 7, 2025, after a long struggle with Lewy body and Alzheimer’s disease. He died peacefully surrounded by family and friends.
Jerry was born in Philadelphia, Mississippi, on September 26, 1937, to Joseph Thurman Talley (Joe) and Earline Barnette Talley. They moved to Canton, Mississippi, when Jerry was young and...
Jesse Carroll Hodges
Jan 7, 2025
Jesse Carroll Hodges, 80, on January 7, 2025, passed away peacefully at his home in Jackson, MS, he was surrounded by his loving family. Jesse was born October 31, 1944, to Corrine and Carroll Hodges of Terry. MS. He was the youngest of two boys.
Jesse was a graduate of Terry High School. He went on to be a business owner...
Hascal Lavern Davis
Jan 4, 2025
Hascal Lavern "H.L." Davis passed away January 4, 2025, one month shy of 95 years old. The fourth of four sons, he was born February 6, 1930, in Lumberton, MS, to Murphy and Willie Mae Davis. Lavern enjoyed a long, healthy, and happy life which was filled with laughter, love for his family, and treating others as you would have...
Melinda O'Quin
Jan 4, 2025
Melinda O'Quin, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, in Byram, Mississippi, at the age of 66. Born on March 20, 1958, to Larue Son and Mildred Gloria Rodgers Lowery, in Mobile, Alabama.
Melinda was known for her positive spirit and infectious laughter, qualities that endeared her to all who had the privilege of...
Weldon Hays Harrison
Jan 2, 2025
Weldon Hays Harrison passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, in Jackson, MS. He was 72 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025, and again on Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will begin at 10:00...
Edwin Douglas Yoakum
Dec 31, 2024
Edwin Douglas “Doug” Yoakum went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at his home in Jackson, MS. He was 78 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will begin at...
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