Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.
Samuel Prentiss Newman
Nov 15, 2024
Samuel Prentiss Newman, age 83, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024, with his wife, Debbie Newman, by his side. Born in Jackson, Mississippi on April 12, 1941, Sam was the youngest of five children. Growing up on the family farm in Utica, Sam was no stranger to hard work, dedication, and family. This is where his passion for teaching...
Nellie Zane Wilkinson
Nov 12, 2024
Nellie Zane Wynne Wilkinson, age 88, a resident of Rankin County, passed away peacefully, in her sleep on November 12th. Nellie was born at her grandmother’s home in Richland, MS. She graduated from Florence High School where she met the love of her life, M.G. ’Joe’ Wilkinson. Nellie and Joe were married 68 years at the time of his death....
Billie Jean Barron
Nov 10, 2024
Billie Jean Barron, known to friends and family as “BJ”, passed away on November 10, 2024, in Mississippi. She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and dog mom. She was born on October 17, 1940, to Bill Turner and Louise Harthcock Turner.
BJ dedicated her life to both her family and her career serving as...
Cindy Dear Winstead
Nov 7, 2024
Cindy Dear Winstead passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Jackson, MS. She was 66 years old.
Cindy was born on August 26, 1958, to Joy Calder, in Jackson, MS. She was the adopted daughter of Glen and Leatha Teasley. She was married to the love of her life, Phillip Winstead, for 43 years and loved being a wife, mother,...
Julia Ann Neal Fowler
Nov 6, 2024
Julia Ann Neal Fowler, 88, wonderful wife, amazing mother, extraordinary teacher and faithful friend, died on November 6, 2024, at her home in Castlewoods, Mississippi. She is now at rest with her Lord, and has been welcomed with the words "well done, my good and faithful servant."
Ann Neal was born on February 11, 1936, in Somerville, Tennessee, to Charlie and...
Curtis R Daugherty
Nov 5, 2024
Curtis R. Daugherty passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at his home in Richland, MS. He was 80 years old.
Curtis was born on December 29, 1943, to Randolph Daugherty and Annie Wilkerson Daugherty in Madden, MS. He has lived in the Richland community for the past 60 years where he worked as a fabricator for Siemens. Curtis enjoyed watching...
Rickey Donald Watkins
Nov 4, 2024
Rickey Donald Watkins, 73, took his final breath surrounded by loved ones at his home in Byhalia, MS, on November 4, 2024.
He would have slipped by Death unnoticed if not for the speed of his illness. His love of the natural world kept him constantly on the move. Born on March 30, 1951, to Earl “Barlow” Watkins and Agnes Irene...
Leroy Cothern
Nov 3, 2024
Leroy Cothern was born on October 18, 1936, in the community of Enon, Mississippi where he spent his formative years. He attended and graduated from Enon High School. Soon after graduating, he married the love of his life Opal Burnett and they quickly started their family.
Throughout his career he worked in the transportation industry. As a mechanic and diesel mechanic...
Diego Ariel Reinoso
Nov 2, 2024
Diego Ariel Reinoso was born on May 27, 2004, in Flowood, Mississippi, and left us too soon on November 2, 2024, in Florence, Mississippi. He was the light in the lives of his family and friends. Always connecting with others through his contagious smile and kind-hearted nature.
Diego found joy in the simplest things in life. He was kindhearted up front...
Jessica Mari Olson
Nov 2, 2024
Jessie passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2024, after a long illness. She was born on Monday, December 18, 1989, in Collins, MS.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Chancellor Funeral Home, Florence, MS.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents Bill Olson, Alice White and Jo Malone.
Jessie’s happiest times...
Robert Lee "Stump" Love, Jr.
Oct 31, 2024
Robert "Stump" Lee Love, Jr. of Richland, MS, went home to Heaven on October 31, 2024. Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. service to follow.
Robert was born on September 10, 1958, in New Albany, MS. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother,...
Gerald Milton Jones
Oct 29, 2024
Gerald Milton Jones, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and servant of the community, passed away on October 29, 2024 in Flowood, Mississippi, at the age of 87. Born on September 1, 1937, in Crystal Springs, MS to Clifton V. and Ada Jones, Gerald led a life marked by deep familial bonds, unwavering commitment to service, and passions that brought him...
Katharine S. Case
Oct 28, 2024
Katharine S. Case, 94, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024. She was born on August 5, 1930, in Jefferson County, MS, to Pervie Smith and Ruth Lambert Smith.
Katharine always held God first, living her life as a Christian woman. She made her entire life about serving others, even in her final days in the nursing home. She had...
Margie Anderson Williams
Oct 27, 2024
Margie Anderson Williams, born on January 20, 1932, in Pontotoc, Mississippi, to William Walter Anderson, Sr and Ara Bell Rea Anderson. Margie transitioned peacefully from this life on October 27, 2024. She leaves behind a legacy marked by her unwavering commitment to her profession, her community, and her family.
Margie dedicated many years to her career as an accountant and business...
Maxine Duke Berry
Oct 26, 2024
Maxine Duke Berry went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 26, 2024, in Florence, MS. She was 93 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The memorial service will begin at 12:00 p.m.
Maxine was born on...
Carolyn Virginia Patrick
Oct 26, 2024
Carolyn Virginia Patrick, 86, greeted our Lord in heaven on October 26, 2024. She was born at home on April 28, 1938, in Louisville, MS, to the late Clarence Black and Ethel Dempsey Black. She retired from Hudspeth Regional Center, serving others through mental health services. She was a faithful member of Briar Hill Baptist Church where she taught Sunday...
Jimmy Wayne Wilson Jr.
Oct 24, 2024
Jimmy Wayne Wilson, Jr., 54, entered the gates of heaven on October 24, 2024. He was born on May 11, 1970, in Jackson, MS, to Jimmy “Jimbo” Wayne Wilson, Sr. and Ina Paulette Bishop Wilson.
He loved being owner and operator of the family business Lawn Care and working with his dad, family and friends at Wilson Brace and Limb. His...
Evelyn Joyce Shields
Oct 20, 2024
Evelyn “Joyce” Shields went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday October 20, 2024. She was 79 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 9:00-11:00 a.m. October 24, 2024, at Victory Church in Florence Ms. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM
Joyce was born on May 26, 1945, to Russell Hill...
Sarah Elizabeth Gregory
Oct 19, 2024
Sarah Elizabeth Gregory, beloved sister, aunt, great aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Natchez Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born on April 5, 1960, in Baton Rouge, LA, to Bobby Jack and Margaret Honn Gregory. Sarah graduated from Millsaps College in 1982 and Mississippi College School of Law in 1994. Admitted to the...
Billy Carroll Rials
Oct 18, 2024
Billy Carroll Rials, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024, surrounded by his family.
The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday, October 20, 2024, and again on Monday, October 21, 2024, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Antioch Baptist Church in the Old Pearl community in Florence,...
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