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Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Ms. Billie Sue Rouse

Ms. Billie Sue Rouse

Feb 25, 2017

Billie Sue Rouse, 89, of Meridian, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 25, 2017. Visitation is Monday, February 27th from 12pm until the 2pm service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park. Mrs. Rouse was born and raised in New Hebron. She lived in Hinds County for 77 years. She...

Mr. Jeffrey (Jeff) C. Ferguson

Mr. Jeffrey (Jeff) C. Ferguson

Feb 25, 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jeffrey C. “Jeff” Ferguson. He was born August 2, 1960 in Cedartown, GA and called to our Savior, Jesus, on February 25, 2017. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence with burial to follow at Glenwood Memorial Park. He served the US Navy...

Donna Marie Bumpas

Donna Marie Bumpas

Feb 24, 2017

Donna Marie Bumpas, 55, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017. Visitation will be held from 5-7pm on Monday, February 27, 2017 and Tuesday February 28, 2017 from 10-11am with a graveside following at 12:45pm in Glenwood Cemetery, Yazoo City, MS. Mrs. Donna loved her family, flower gardening and spending time with her beloved grandchildren. She also had worked as...

Mr. William  Franklin "Rick" Richardson

Mr. William Franklin "Rick" Richardson

Feb 23, 2017

William Franklin “Rick” Richardson, 78, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at his home in Terry. Visitation will be 5-8pm Saturday, February 25th at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Services will be 2pm Sunday, February 26th at First Baptist Church of Terry with a one hour visitation prior to service time at the church. Interment will follow at Terry Cemetery....

Miss Helen Sarah Conlee

Miss Helen Sarah Conlee

Feb 22, 2017

Helen Conlee, 75 of Pearl went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Baptist Hospital. Visitation will be Friday, February 24th from 5pm to 7pm and Saturday, February from 12pm to 1:30pm and then a graveside life celebration at 2pm at the Raymond Cemetery and all are welcome. Helen was born in Terry MS to Sarah and...

Mr. James Douglas "Doug" Finley

Mr. James Douglas "Doug" Finley

Feb 22, 2017

James Douglas Finley, 70, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017. A graveside service will be held Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 11am at Lakewood South with Rev. Scott Reiber officiating. Mr. Finley lived all of his life in Jackson and was a Veteran of United States Air Force. He retired from Bell South as an Electronic Technician and he loved...

Mrs. Laxmiben Chhaganlal Bhakta

Mrs. Laxmiben Chhaganlal Bhakta

Feb 22, 2017

Laxminben Chhaganlal Bhakta, 94, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Visitation will be Friday, February 24, 2017 from 10:00 am until the 11:00 am Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home. Cremation will follow.

Mr. Randy  Nipper

Mr. Randy Nipper

Feb 22, 2017

Douglas Randall “Randy” Nipper, 51, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at his home in Raymond. Visitation will be Friday, February 24th from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, February 25th from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Countyline Baptist Church Cemetery in Puckett. Randy has lived in the Raymond...

Mrs Barbara Nelson Farnsley

Mrs Barbara Nelson Farnsley

Feb 19, 2017

Barbara Farnsley Byram Barbara Nelson Farnsley, 65 of Byram went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 19, 2017. Visitation is 5pm-8pm Monday, February 20, 2017 at Chancellor Funeral Home. Funeral services are 11am Tuesday February 21, 2017 at Hickory Ridge Baptist Church with a one hour visit at 10am Tuesday prior to service time; interment will follow...

Mr. Jarvis "Doc" Simmons

Mr. Jarvis "Doc" Simmons

Feb 19, 2017

Jarvis “Doc” Simmons, 77, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 at UMMC in Jackson surrounded by his loving family. The Funeral Service will be Wednesday, February 22nd at 11:00 a.m. with visitation from 9:00 -11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Florence. Burial will follow at Florence City Cemetery. Doc has lived in Florence since 1961 where he was a...

Jean Dear McKinley

Jean Dear McKinley

Feb 18, 2017

Jean Dear McKinley, 87, passed away February 18, 2017 at Copiah Living Center in Crystal Springs. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 pm on Sunday, February 19, 2017 and Monday February 20, 2017 from 10:00-11:00 am with funeral services to follow at 11:00 am in the Chapel at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Mrs. McKinley was a member of Star...

Mrs. Lena Mae Tilghman

Mrs. Lena Mae Tilghman

Feb 10, 2017

Lena Mae Curry Tilghman was born February 24, 1921 in a small community outside of Grenada, MS. Lena passed from this life at her home in Byram, MS just two weeks short of her 96th birthday on February 10, 2017. Lena is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Coats and her son William Coats (Faye). Also, her...

Mrs. Etta Irene Martin

Mrs. Etta Irene Martin

Feb 7, 2017

Etta Irene (Granny) Martin, 104, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Magnolia Senior Care in Jackson. Visitation will be 12:00-1:00pm Thursday, February 9th at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Graveside services will follow at 2pm at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in Florence. Mrs. Martin was born in Simpson County to the late Joe M. and...

Mrs. Betty McLaurin James

Mrs. Betty McLaurin James

Feb 3, 2017

Betty McLaurin James, 82 passed away Friday, February 3, 2017 at her home in Florence. Visitation will be Saturday, February 4th from 5:00 -8:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 5th from 1:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Glenwood Memorial Park in Richland. Mrs. James was born in Puckett, MS...

Mrs. Margie Lillard

Mrs. Margie Lillard

Feb 2, 2017

Margie Rae Hambrick Lillard, 82, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Merit Health Central in Jackson. Visitation will be 10am-12noon Monday, February 6th at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Graveside services will follow at Rosemont Gardens. Mrs. Lillard was born in Itta Bena, MS to the late William David Hambrick and Margie Greene Hambrick. She was a longtime resident...

Mr.  Jack Edward Wilmoth Jr.

Mr. Jack Edward Wilmoth Jr.

Feb 2, 2017

Jack Edward Wilmoth, Jr., 59, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017.Visitation will be 2-5pm Sunday, February 5th and 9am until the 10am funeral service Monday, February 6th, all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Rosemont Gardens. Mr. Wilmoth lived his entire life in the Hinds/Rankin County areas. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and...

Mr. James "Jim" Ralph Mitchell

Mr. James "Jim" Ralph Mitchell

Feb 1, 2017

James Ralph Mitchell passed away at his home February 1, 2017 with his beloved fur baby in his lap. Jim was born on 12/16/43 in Jackson, Ms the eldest son of Ralph Bridger Mitchell and Elizabeth Nell Lawrence. He is survived by his wife, Sallie and his siblings Phillip Mitchell, Barbara Mitchell Speir (Wayne) and Rick Mitchell (Lynda). Jim was...

Mr. Donald Keith Rice

Mr. Donald Keith Rice

Jan 31, 2017

Donald Keith Rice, 53, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at his home in Florence. Visitation will be Thursday, February 2nd from 5:00-8:00 p.m. and Friday, February 3rd from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Poplar Springs Cemetery. Donald Keith was a member of Victory Congregational Methodist Church...

Ms. Mary Ann Dunn

Ms. Mary Ann Dunn

Jan 29, 2017

Mrs. Mary Ann Dunn, 45, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017 at University of MS Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 31st from 5-8 PM and Wednesday, February 1st from 10 AM until the 11:00 AM Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Richland City Cemetery. Mary Ann worked at Richland High...

Mrs.  Rogenia Clanton

Mrs. Rogenia Clanton

Jan 28, 2017

Rogenia Wood Clanton, 93, passed away January 28, 2017 at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 pm on Sunday, January 29, 2017 and Monday January 30, 2017 from 10:00 - 11:00 with funeral services to follow at 11:00 am in the Chapel at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Mrs Rogenia was an active member of...

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