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Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mr.  Walter David "Dave"  Hobgood III

Mr. Walter David "Dave" Hobgood III

Apr 18, 2018

Walter David “Dave” Hobgood III, 74, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at University of MS Medical Center in Jackson. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Mr. Hobgood has lived in Richland for the last 21 years, moving from Memphis. He worked at an Assistant Pro Shop Manager at Pearl Municipal Golf Course. He enjoyed hunting...

Mr Milton Paul Boteler

Mr Milton Paul Boteler

Apr 15, 2018

Milton Paul Boteler went to the Lord Sunday morning, April 15, 2018 surrounded by his family from his home in Florence. He was the husband of Leisa Geter Boteler. They shared thirty- five years together. Paul was born in Florence, MS, on November 12, 1951, the son of Bernard and Irma Boteler. He was a graduate of Florence High School...

Mr. Buford Daniel Berry

Mr. Buford Daniel Berry

Apr 14, 2018

Buford Daniel Berry, 79, went to be with His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson around 2am following complications from a heart attack and stroke he had just 10 days earlier. Mr. Berry was born on November 20, 1938. He was a native of Simpson County and grew up between...

Mr. Joel "Buddy"  Keith Ford Sr

Mr. Joel "Buddy" Keith Ford Sr

Apr 13, 2018

Joel “Buddy” Keith Ford, Sr., 70, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, April 13, 2018 at his home in Florence. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Monday, April 16th and from 9:00 a.m. until the 10:00 a.m. Memorial Service on Tuesday, April 17th all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Hickory Ridge...

Auden "Audie"  Ralph Sykes

Auden "Audie" Ralph Sykes

Apr 10, 2018

Auden Ralph Sykes, 11, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at University of MS Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be Friday, April 13th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence and Saturday, from 11:00 a.m. until the 12:00 p.m. funeral service at Country Woods Baptist Church in Byram. Burial will follow at Lakewood South Memorial...

Mrs. Priscilla "Prissy" Lott

Mrs. Priscilla "Prissy" Lott

Apr 9, 2018

Priscilla “Prissy” DeBoe Lott, 70, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 9, 2018 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be 9am until the 11am funeral service Friday, April 13, 2018, all at Alta Woods Baptist Church in Jackson. Interment will follow at Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon. Mrs. Lott was born in Vicksburg, Ms to...

Mr. Wayne Eiland Wray

Mr. Wayne Eiland Wray

Apr 8, 2018

Wayne Eiland Wray, 87, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2108 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Visitation is Tuesday 9am until the 10 am service at Chancellor Funeral Home Chapel, Florence, MS. Interment will follow in Florence City Cemetery Wayne was born July 18, 1930 in Kilmichael, MS to James and Mary Eiland Wray. He lived in Florence 61 years and...

Mr. Lewis Brown Hazelwood Jr

Mr. Lewis Brown Hazelwood Jr

Apr 7, 2018

Lewis Brown Hazlewood, Jr., 69, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018 at his residence in Braxton, MS. Lewis was a member of First Baptist Church Jackson, MS. He worked as a Service Station attendant at Jennings Service Station. He enjoyed hunting and was an award-winning fisherman. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Janice Hazlewood...

Charlie Sykes

Charlie Sykes

Apr 7, 2018

Charlie Sykes Jackson Charlie Alvin Sykes, 69, passed away Saturday April 7, 2018, at Veterans Administration Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be 5-8 pm Monday, April 9, 2018 at the Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Services are at 12:00 pm, Tuesday April 10, 2018 at Country Woods Baptist Church with visitation one hour prior to service. Interment will follow...

Mrs Linda Estelle  Short

Mrs Linda Estelle Short

Apr 7, 2018

Linda Estelle Short, 67, passed away Saturday April 7,2018 at her residence in Florence. Visitation is Sunday, April 8, 2018 from 5pm-8pm at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence and 10am-11am Monday April 9, 2018 at Union Church Baptist Church in Union Church, MS. Services will be 11 am at Union Church Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery....

Ms.  Pamela Ann Cumberland

Ms. Pamela Ann Cumberland

Apr 7, 2018

Pamela Ann Cumberland, 65, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Merit Heath Central in Jackson. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 11th from 9:00 a.m. until the 10:00 a.m. Memorial Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Pam was a life-long resident of Jackson where she worked for Jitney Jungle and Winn Dixie in the Deli and...

Mr. Alvin  Wesley Greer

Mr. Alvin Wesley Greer

Apr 5, 2018

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Mrs. Evelyn Louise Hennington

Mrs. Evelyn Louise Hennington

Apr 4, 2018

Evelyn Louise Hennington, 93, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be 9:30am until the 11am funeral service Saturday, April 7, 2018 at First Baptist Church of Terry. Interment will follow at Terry Cemetery. Complete obit may be viewed at www.chancellorfuneralhome.com. Mrs. Hennington, born and raised in Learned, MS, lived in Jackson...

Ms. Dorothy "Dot" Ione Cooper

Ms. Dorothy "Dot" Ione Cooper

Mar 30, 2018

Ms. Dorothy "Dot" Cooper passed away peacefully on Friday, March 30th at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. The family will have her service at a later date. She was a lifelong resident of the Metro area and was of the Baptist faith. Ms. Dot retired from the MS State Insurance Bureau after many years. Her most favorite thing to do...

Mr. James W. Woodard Jr.

Mr. James W. Woodard Jr.

Mar 30, 2018

It is with sorrowful hearts, but joyful spirits, that we share with you the passing of James Walker “J.W.” Woodard, Jr., 92, of Terry, Mississippi. The beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, March 30th. Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home, Byram, Mississippi, on Monday, April 2ndfrom 5 p.m. to 7...

Mr. Donald "Don" Adams

Mr. Donald "Don" Adams

Mar 29, 2018

Donald Eugene Adams, 76, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018 at University of MS Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be Monday, April 2nd from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Mr. Adams, a resident of Florence for over 30 years, was an avid bowler and enjoyed spending time with his...

Mr. Curtis Vernon Hailey

Mr. Curtis Vernon Hailey

Mar 28, 2018

Curtis Vernon Hailey, 60, passed away March 28, 2018 at his home in Terry. Visitation will be 2pm-3pm Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram followed by a memorial service at 3pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Lakewood South. Curtis was born in Meridian, MS and graduated from Forest hill High School. He...

Ms.  Anna Kate "Katy" Menotti

Ms. Anna Kate "Katy" Menotti

Mar 28, 2018

Anna Kate “Katy” Menotti, 23, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at her home in Florence. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Mountain Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Katy was born in Greenville, MS and was raised in the Catholic Faith where she attended St....

Mr. John  Hartford Jones Jr.

Mr. John Hartford Jones Jr.

Mar 25, 2018

John Hartford Jones, Jr., 87, went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 25, 2018 at his home in Terry. Graveside services will be 2pm Wednesday, March 29, 2018 at Terry Cemetery. Mr. Jones was born in Terry, MS to the late John H. Jones, Sr. and Ethel Dennis Jones. He was a lifelong resident of Terry and member of...

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