Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.
Lindsay Nicole Peacock
Mar 1, 2024
Lindsay Nicole Peacock passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, in Jackson, MS. She was 41 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The memorial service will follow at 2:00 p.m.
Lindsay was born on November 3, 1982, to Roger Williams and Cynthia White...
Kathy Lynn Bates
Feb 29, 2024
Mrs. Kathy Lynn Bates, age 52, died Thursday, February 29, 2024, in Jackson, MS after a very brief illness.
Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence on Tuesday, March 5 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again Wednesday, March 6 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral...
Danny Ray Ricks
Feb 26, 2024
Danny Ray Ricks passed away on February 26, 2024, at the age of 73 in Byram, MS. He was born on October 28, 1950, in Grenada, MS.
Danny retired from AAA Cooper Trucking. He was known for his love of fishing and hunting during his leisure time. Danny will be remembered for his passion for the outdoors and the joy that...
Carolyn Clark Matthews
Feb 25, 2024
Carolyn Clark Matthews went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at her home in Florence, MS. She was 89 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. There will be a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday,...
Richard Neal
Feb 25, 2024
Richard Neal went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 25, 2024, in Jackson, MS. Born on August 20, 1938, to Walter and Laura Neal in Monticello, MS. Richard’s life was a devoted man with a strong love for his family, and a passion for golf and dominos where he placed 2nd in the World Championship Tournament. He...
Patricia Ann Phillips
Feb 22, 2024
Patricia Ann (Patsy) Phillips of Star, 92, died February 22, 2024, at home with loved ones near. Her gracious spirit, ever-present smile, and dry, dry sense of humor touched many lives and will be greatly missed.
Patsy was born and raised in the Star community in Rankin County. The oldest child of Milton and Tina Loflin, she was a graduate of...
Merle Rester
Feb 22, 2024
Merle Rester passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at his home in Richland, MS. He was 81 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 1:00-2:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will begin at 2:30 p.m. Interment will follow the service at Glenwood Memorial Park in...
Dale Howell Dodson
Feb 20, 2024
Dale Howell Dodson,71, has passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Dale affectionately called "Rabbit" by his close friends was born July 1, 1952, to Everett Joel Dodson and Annie Wolverton Dodson in Union, MS, He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather.
Dale was a native of Utica, MS but had lived in Byram for...
Debbie Kay Young
Feb 13, 2024
Debbie Kay Young passed away at her home in Richland, MS on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. She was 68 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Monday, February 19, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The Memorial service will follow at 3:00 p.m.
Debbie was born on October 17, 1955, to Elmer Henry Davis...
James Flynn Cross
Feb 13, 2024
James Flynn Cross passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, in Madison, MS. He was 79 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Friday, February 16, 2024, and again on Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The Celebration of Life will follow at 10:00 a.m.
James was born...
Merton Taylor Whitehead Jr.
Feb 12, 2024
Merton Taylor Whitehead, Jr. retreated into the loving arms of Jesus in his Heavenly home on Wednesday, February 12, 2024, in Flowood, MS. He was 69 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 9:00-10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 16, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will follow in the Chapel at 10:00...
(Ret.) Brig. Gen. William Harvey Merritt
Feb 12, 2024
Retired Colonel William Harvey Merritt Sr., 90, moved to his heavenly home Feb. 12, 2024, in Jackson, Miss.
Harvey was born on Nov. 5, 1933, in Magee, Miss. to parents William Thomas Merritt and Doris Evelyn Brooke Merritt. He had a heart for service and is fondly referenced as a distinguished military service member serving on active duty...
Susan Danette Blake
Feb 11, 2024
Susan Danette Blake, a devoted homemaker, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at the age of 59. To honor Susan's memory, visitation will take place at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS on February 19, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A graveside service will follow at Glenwood Memorial Park In Richland, MS from 12:00 PM to 1:00...
Frances Cathryn "Cat" Finnegan
Feb 7, 2024
Frances Cathryn (Cat) Finnegan went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, in Jackson, MS. She was 39 years old. A memorial visitation will be held Saturday February 17, 2024, from 3:00 pm until the 4:00 pm Memorial service in the Chapel of Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence.
Cathryn was born on May 5, 1984, to Richard Lee Dennis...
Loteal Chesney Burchfield
Feb 7, 2024
Loteal Chesney Burchfield, lovingly known as Loteal, was born on September 15, 1931, in Union, MS. She was the cherished daughter of Bennie and Hattie Chesney. Services will be held Saturday, February 10, 2024, with visitation at 9:30 am and lasting until the hour of service at 11:00 am at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram.
Throughout her life, Loteal had the...
Betty Jean Squires
Feb 6, 2024
Betty Jean Squires retreated into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, in Jackson, MS. She was 81 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 16, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The Celebration of Life will follow at 3:00 p.m.
Betty was born on December 1,...
Rachel Ann Breihan
Feb 5, 2024
Rachel Ann Breihan retreated into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, February 5, 2024, at her home in Florence, MS. She was 77 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, and again from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Thursday February 8, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service...
Tammy Michelle Shook
Feb 4, 2024
Tammy W Shook, 53, passed away on Sunday February 4, 2024, surrounded by her family at home. Tammy was born on August 6, 1970, in Brookhaven, MS to Max Whaley and Janice Duck-Nolan. She lives in Florence MS with her husband, Reece “Trip” Shook III, and her puppy, Rebel. Tammy has 3 sons, 2 stepchildren and 3 grandchildren. In 2013,...
Roy Antoine Souderes Jr.
Feb 3, 2024
Roy Antoine Souderes, Jr. passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at his home in Florence, MS. He was 80 years old. The family will hold a graveside visitation and service starting at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Natchez City Cemetery in Natchez. MS.
Roy was born on October 9, 1943, in Adams County to the late Roy...
Michael "Mike" J. Ryder Jr.
Feb 2, 2024
Michael "Mike" J. Ryder Jr., beloved son, brother, and handyman extraordinaire, passed away on February 2, 2024, at Merit Health Central. He was born on March 13, 1967, in Chicago, IL and was a resident of Byram, MS for over 30 years.
Mike was a jack of all trades and had a true passion for his work as a handyman. There...
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