Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mrs. Hazel Marie Bright

Mrs. Hazel Marie Bright

Sep 1, 2017

Hazel Marie Bright, 64, grew up in Simpson County, but lived most of her life in Jackson. Hazel passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Jackson, MS on Friday, September 1, 2017. Visitation will be Sunday, September 3, 2017 from 5-8 PM and Monday September 4, 2017 from 10 AM until the 11 AM service at Chancellor Funeral Home...

Mr. Kevin  Lee Brown

Mr. Kevin Lee Brown

Aug 31, 2017

Kevin Lee Brown, 54, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017 at his home in Braxton. The family will have a Memorial Service on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m. at New Zion Baptist Church in Braxton, where he attended. Kevin enjoyed working on boats, especially the “Jackie C”. He was an Engineer...

Mrs. Amber Jewel Hauser

Mrs. Amber Jewel Hauser

Aug 29, 2017

Amber Jewel Hauser, 28, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at UMMC in Jackson. Visitation will be Thursday, August 31st from 5:00-8:00 p.m. and Friday, September 1st from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories. Amber was born in Jackson, raised in Florence and Picayune...

Mrs. Mary A. Gilbert

Mrs. Mary A. Gilbert

Aug 28, 2017

Mary Aline Gilbert , 85 , passed away Monday, August 28, 2017 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be10:30am until the 12:00 noon funeral service Thursday, August 31, 2017 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Graveside services will be held at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Bartlett, TN Friday, September 1, 2017 at 1:00pm. Mrs. Gilbert was born...

William  Frank Newsome Sr.

William Frank Newsome Sr.

Aug 25, 2017

William Frank Newsome, 56, passed away Friday, August 25, 2017 at UMC in Jackson. A visitation will be held from 1:00pm until 4:00pm on Monday August 28, 2017 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. William was born April 11, 1961 in Jackson, MS. He was self employed as a carpenter and enjoyed gardening and an avid outdoorsman. His family will...

Ms. Mildred Opal Burnell

Ms. Mildred Opal Burnell

Aug 22, 2017

Mildred Opal Burnell, daughter of Nathan Crane and Myrtis Barlow Crain was born on April 8, 1931 and was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. Mildred’s legacy is her unwavering support of others. Always available to assist someone else and seldom, if ever, desiring the spotlight for herself. A member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church...

Mr. Tony Gene Allen

Mr. Tony Gene Allen

Aug 20, 2017

Tony Gene Allen, 48, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017 at University Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be 5-8pm Wednesday, August 23, 2017 and 10am until the 11am funeral service Thursday, August 24, 2017, all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Lakewood South. Tony was a lifelong resident of Hinds County, graduating from Byram Attendance...

Mrs. Carlena Crain Rice

Mrs. Carlena Crain Rice

Aug 20, 2017

Carlena Crain Rice “Granny”, 81, of Terry, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Briar Hill Nursing Home in Florence. Visitation will be 12noon until the 2pm funeral service Wednesday, August 23, 2017at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Terry Cemetery. Mrs. Rice was born in Florence, MS on October 4, 1935 to the late Donnie B....

Mrs.  Bonnie Ruth Arinder

Mrs. Bonnie Ruth Arinder

Aug 17, 2017

Bonnie Ruth Sistrunk Arinder, 83, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, August 17, 2017. She departed peacefully after a day surrounded by much of her family. Visitation will be at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence on Saturday, August 19 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Services will be in the funeral home chapel...

Mr. John Wesley Patterson

Mr. John Wesley Patterson

Aug 16, 2017

John Wesley Patterson Terry John Wesley Patterson, 64, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at his residence in Terry. The family is in charge of any and all services. Mr. Patterson was born in Jackson, MS to the late Hiram Kenneth Patterson and Eva Nell Brown Patterson. He was a lifelong resident of Terry, and was self employed as an...

Mr. David Lamar Wade

Mr. David Lamar Wade

Aug 16, 2017

David Lamar Wade, 63, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Visitation will be 6-9pm Friday, August 18, 2017 and 2pm until the 3pm funeral service Saturday, August 19, all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Old Crystal Springs Cemetery. Mr. Wade was born in Copiah County, MS to the late John...

Mrs. Dorothy "Dottie" Dismuke

Mrs. Dorothy "Dottie" Dismuke

Aug 14, 2017

Dorothy “Dottie” Sanders Perkins Dismuke, 88, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017 at St. Catherine’s Village in Madison. Visitation will be 1:30pm until the 2:30pm memorial service Thursday, August 17, 2017, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Mrs. Dismuke was born in Silver Creek, MS to the late Houston Jefferson Sanders and Sallie Mae Coke Sanders. As a young girl...

Mr. Joseph Keith McCleod

Mr. Joseph Keith McCleod

Aug 14, 2017

Mr. Joseph Keith McLeod, 54, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017, at his home in Florence. A memorial will be held at a later date. Mr. McLeod was born in Roswell, New Mexico and was raised in Florence. A Christian man, he loved woodworking, NASCAR racing and spending time with his family for meals and visits. Mr. McLeod was preceded...

Mr. James W. Henry Sr.

Mr. James W. Henry Sr.

Aug 10, 2017

James William Henry, Sr. passed away at St. Dominic’s Hospital, Jackson, Mississippi on August 10, 2017. Visitation will be held from 10:00am until 12:00pm on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram with a graveside service immediately following at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Pearl, MS. James was born on November 25, 1936 to James and Barbara Henry....

Ms. Ruth Gleit Peeples

Ms. Ruth Gleit Peeples

Aug 8, 2017

Ruth Ellen Gleit Peeples, 58, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at UMC in Jackson. Visitation will be at 10am until the 12pm funeral service Friday, August 11, 2017 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Sandtown UMC Cemetery in Philadelphia, MS at 3:30pm. Mrs. Peeples was a longtime resident of the Jackson/Byram area, attending New Beginnings...

Mr. Lloyd Patrick Gilmore

Mr. Lloyd Patrick Gilmore

Aug 7, 2017

Lloyd Patrick Gilmore,78 , passed away Monday, August 7, 2017 at his home in Terry. Visitation will be 5-8pm Thursday, August 10, 2017 and 9am until the 10am funeral service Friday, August 11, 2017, all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Lloyd was born in Jackson, MS to the late Lloyd Tucker Gilmore and Katiebelle Patrick Gilmore. He grew up...

Mr. Larry G. Adams

Mr. Larry G. Adams

Aug 3, 2017

Larry Gerome Adams, 76, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017 at his home in Byram. Visitation will be 6-8pm Saturday, August 5, 2017 and 1pm until the 2pm funeral service Sunday, August 6, 2017, all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow in Garden of Memories in Florence. Mr. Adams was born in Trion, GA to the late...

Lainey Mae Phillipson

Lainey Mae Phillipson

Aug 2, 2017

Lainey Mae Phillipson, 2 years old, entered the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at University of MS Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be Friday, August 4th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 5th from 9:00 a.m. until the 10:00 a.m. funeral service all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Clear Branch Baptist...

Mrs. Cathy  Sue Norton

Mrs. Cathy Sue Norton

Jul 29, 2017

Cathy Sue Norton, 62, of Terry, MS, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2017. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 1, 2017 from 5-8pm at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 10am at Chancellor Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Terry Cemetery. Cathy was a native of Byram and has lived in...

Mr. David Lee Allen Sr.

Mr. David Lee Allen Sr.

Jul 29, 2017

David Lee Allen, Sr., 59, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Mr. Allen was raised in Yazoo City, MS where he attended high school. He was a simple man who loved his family, the great outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Allen absolutely loved his grandchildren and was of the Pentecostal faith....