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Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Susan Danette Blake

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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...

Betty Ann Barkley

Betty Ann Barkley

Feb 1, 2024

Betty Ann Johnson Barkley, lovingly called "Bo", passed away after a brief illness at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center February 1, 2024 at the age of 89.  She was born April 27, 1934, in Senatobia, MS to Gladys Treadway of Cockrum, MS and Albert Sidney Johnson of Senatobia, MS.

She was the youngest of 4 beautiful sisters: Imogene Terry, Janette Sizemore, and...

Dean Meek Williams

Dean Meek Williams

Jan 31, 2024

Dean Meek Williams went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at his earthly home in Florence, MS. He was 87 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will begin at 3:00 p.m. Interment will follow...

Jimmie Earl Odom

Jimmie Earl Odom

Jan 31, 2024

Jimmie Earl Odom, passed from this life at home surrounded by family and friends on January 31, 2024, at the age of 84. Visitations will be Friday, February 2, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and again on Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM with the homegoing service immediately following.  Both visitations and the funeral...

Cordelia Kay Miles

Cordelia Kay Miles

Jan 30, 2024

Cordelia “Kay” Miles was an active member of Emmanuel Church of the Nazarene, a Sunday School teacher for teens and adults, and a Girl Scout troop leader. She is survived by her daughters Marian Alderman (Gary Alderman) and Teresa Chapman, her grandchildren Amber Noble (Erik Noble), Crystal Reed (John Reed), Candace Morgan (Isaac Morgan), and Jacob Chapman, and her great...

Donna Arlene Rollins

Donna Arlene Rollins

Jan 28, 2024

Donna Arlene Rollins, 85, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on January 28, 2024, at her home in Terry, Mississippi.   Mrs. Donna was born to Woodrow Gould and Lucille Mary Glasgow on February 9, 1938, in Illinois.  

Donna was a Quality Control Inspector for 3M for many years and after her retirement from there she served as...

Mary Carolyn Brown

Mary Carolyn Brown

Jan 27, 2024

Mary Carolyn Brown, 79, from Florence, Mississippi, loved mother and grandmother, passed on 1/27/2024 at her home in Pensacola, Florida. She is survived by her daughter Sherie Noelle Anselmo, daughter and son in law Stacey Elizabeth and Stephen Mark Senff, 2 grandchildren Brandon Christopher Ballard and Lauren Elizabeth Hawkins, 2 sisters Virginia Johnston and Linda Anne Foreman, 2 brothers Harold...

Edward Thomas Barber

Edward Thomas Barber

Jan 27, 2024

Edward Thomas Barber, 76, passed away Saturday January 27, 2024, at his residence. A visitation will be Friday February 2, 2024, beginning at 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. A graveside service will follow at 11:30 am at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in the Old Pearl Community.

Tommy was born September 9, 1947, in Jackson, MS...

Adam Joseph Thibodeaux

Adam Joseph Thibodeaux

Jan 26, 2024

Adam Joseph Thibodeaux, passed away on January 26, 2024, at the age of 91. A visitation to honor Joe’s life will be held on January 30, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. A graveside service will follow at Glenwood Memorial Park in Richland at 2:00 PM.

He was born on September 28, 1932, in...

Ronda Jackson

Ronda Jackson

Jan 26, 2024

Ronda was born April 6, 1963, in Jackson, MS to James Odom and Bennie Savell.  She worked many years in the service industry as a cashier.   Ronda loved her dogs, was very hard-headed, neat and orderly (everything had its place) and was a firecracker.

She was preceded in death by her dad, brothers, Darrel Odom and Larry Odom, and her...

Ruth Watts Ainsworth

Ruth Watts Ainsworth

Jan 25, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Ruth Elaine Watts Ainsworth on January 25, 2024, at her home in Clinton. Born on May 3, 1933, in Gulfport, she was preceded in death by her mother and father Vernon and Ruth Watts of Gulfport, her high school sweetheart and beloved husband of fifty-seven years Charlie Ainsworth, and...

Sarah Lynelle McCammon

Sarah Lynelle McCammon

Jan 24, 2024

Sarah Lynelle McCammon, affectionately known as Nell, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2024, in Jackson, Mississippi. She was born on June 30, 1936, in Scott County, Mississippi to Paul Noel Rigby and Wydell Kitchings Rigby. As we mourn the loss of a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, we also celebrate the incredible life she lived.

Nell dedicated her...

Bro. Wayne Redden

Bro. Wayne Redden

Jan 23, 2024

Rev. George Wayne Redden, a beloved pastor, devoted family man, and skilled handyman, passed away on January 23, 2024, in Jackson, Mississippi. He was born on July 5, 1956, in Texas to Louis and Shirley Redden. He is survived by his loving wife Lorrie Redden of Braxton, his sons William Redden of Brandon and Casey (Caitlin) Redden of Mendenhall, and...

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