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Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mrs.  Sandra Cortrella Coolman

Mrs. Sandra Cortrella Coolman

Sep 14, 2016

Sandra Cortrella Coolman, 68, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Visitation will be Friday, September 16th from 5-8 PM at Chancellor Funeral Home and Saturday, September 17th from 10 AM until the 11 AM Funeral Service at Jesus Name Tabernacle in Richland. Burial will follow in Garden of Memories in Richland. Mrs. Coolman lived in...

Mr.  James Dudley "Pop Pop" Morgan Jr.

Mr. James Dudley "Pop Pop" Morgan Jr.

Sep 13, 2016

James Dudley “Pop Pop” Morgan, Jr., 78, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016 due to natural causes at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. The Funeral Service will be at 4:00 PM on Saturday, September 17th at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence with visitation from 2-4 PM. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories in Florence. Dudley was born October 23,...

Sarah Elizabeth McKie Hyde

Sarah Elizabeth McKie Hyde

Sep 11, 2016

Sarah Elizabeth McKie Hyde went to her heavenly home on Sunday, September 11, 2016. Sarah’s sweet spirit and infectious smile endeared her to all who met her. She exemplified deep devotion to family and friends daily throughout her 94 years. Though she will be sorely missed, her beautiful legacy will live on through generations. Sarah was born November 26, 1921....

Mrs. Barbara Jo White

Mrs. Barbara Jo White

Sep 11, 2016

Barbara Jo Starnes White, 62, took her heavenly flight to be with the Lord Sunday at 3:45pm September 11, 2016 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Visitation will be 5-8pm Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Funeral Services will be 11am Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Christ Sanctified Holy Church in Terry with a one hour visitation...

Mr. Donald "Donnie" Ray Humphrey

Mr. Donald "Donnie" Ray Humphrey

Sep 10, 2016

Donald Ray “Donnie” Humphrey, 64, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson, MS. A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Wesleyanna United Methodist Church in Star, MS with a visitation beginning one hour prior to service. Donnie had lived 3 years in Florence, MS but was from...

Mr. W.C. Nordan

Mr. W.C. Nordan

Sep 8, 2016

Willie Charles “W.C.” Nordan,81, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be 5-8pm Friday, September 9, 2016 and 1pm until the 2pm funeral service Saturday, September 10 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Terry Cemetery. Mr. Nordan was born in Lincoln County, MS to the late Vernon Council...

Mrs.  Martha Louise Ainsworth

Mrs. Martha Louise Ainsworth

Sep 5, 2016

Martha Louise Ainsworth, 100, died Monday, September 5, 2016 at Woodland Rehab and Heath Care Center in Clinton. Visitation will be 9-11 am Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram with a prayer service in the family suite at 11 am, followed by Graveside services at 11:30 am at Lakewood South. Mrs. Ainsworth was born in Philipp,...

Mrs.  Merle Adams Hudson

Mrs. Merle Adams Hudson

Sep 4, 2016

Mrs. Merle Hudson passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at her home in Richland, MS. Visitation will be at First United Methodist in Richland, MS from 12pm until the 2pm Funeral Service on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. Burial will follow in Lakewood Memorial Park. Merle lived her entire life in Rankin County and was a member of First United...

Mrs.  Patricia  Hawkins Pleasant

Mrs. Patricia Hawkins Pleasant

Sep 3, 2016

Mrs. Patricia H. Pleasant, 88, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Riggs Manor in Raymond, MS, where she had lived for the past 5 years. A Graveside Service will be on Thursday, September 8th at 2:00 PM at Terry Cemetery in Terry, MS. A native of Ridgeland, Mrs. Pleasant had lived in Terry most of her life. She...

Mr. John  "Bo" "JV" Lewis

Mr. John "Bo" "JV" Lewis

Sep 1, 2016

John VanBeurn “JV” Lewis, also known to many as “Bo”, age 75, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Merit Health Central in Jackson. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 3:30pm at Terry Cemetery. Mr. Lewis lived his entire life in Terry, MS. While serving nearly 13 ½ years in the Army National Guard he successfully...

Mr. Chip Mikell

Mr. Chip Mikell

Aug 29, 2016

Joe Charles “Chip” Mikell, 78, passed away Monday, August 29, 2016 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be 10:00am until the 11:00am funeral service Friday, September 2, 2016 at Parkway Baptist Church, 802 North Frontage Rd., Clinton, MS 39056. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park. Mr. Mikell was a lifelong resident of Jackson and lifelong member of...

Mr. Duane Liebsack

Mr. Duane Liebsack

Aug 29, 2016

Arrangements incomplete at this time.

Mr. Donald "Don" Edward Middleton

Mr. Donald "Don" Edward Middleton

Aug 26, 2016

Donald E. Middleton, 79, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016 at his home in Florence. Visitation will be Monday, August 29th from 5-8pm and Tuesday, August 30th from 9:30 until the 11 AM Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will be immediately following in the Garden of Memories. Mr. Middleton retired from Colonial Bakery as shift supervisor...

Mr. Larry Byron Langston

Mr. Larry Byron Langston

Aug 22, 2016

Mr. Larry Byron Langston, 75, passed into the arms of Jesus Monday, August 22, 2016 at St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 23rd from 5-7 PM and Wednesday, August 24th from 12 PM until the 1 PM Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Faith Baptist Church Cemetery in Florence. Mr. Langston loved...

Mr.  Roy Nelson Williams

Mr. Roy Nelson Williams

Aug 22, 2016

Roy Nelson Williams, 85, passed away Monday, August 22, 2016 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 24th from 5-8 PM and Thursday, August 25th from 10 AM until the 11 AM Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Glenwood Memorial Park in Richland. Mr. Williams loved his family, especially...

Mrs. Delores W. Renfrow

Mrs. Delores W. Renfrow

Aug 20, 2016

Mrs. Delores W. Renfrow, 77, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. Visitation will be 5-8pm Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Funeral Services are 10am Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Alta Woods Baptist Church with interment at Lakewood South Memorial Park. Mrs. Renfrow was a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University...

Mr. Virgil Richard Posey Sr.

Mr. Virgil Richard Posey Sr.

Aug 19, 2016

Virgil Richard “Buzz” Posey, 80, of Terry, MS passed away August 19, 2016. Visitation will be 4-6pm Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. Graveside service will be 11:00am Monday, August 22, 2016 at Lakewood Memorial Park. He attended Terry High School where he earned the title of “Mr. Terry High” and was very active in...

Mr. Bill Stovall

Mr. Bill Stovall

Aug 17, 2016

William “Bill” Ratliff Stovall, Sr., 80, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at his home in Terry. Visitation will be 10:00am until the 11:00am funeral service Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park. Mr. Stovall was a native of Clinton, having lived most of his life in Jackson and for...

Mrs. Mary  Smith Ball

Mrs. Mary Smith Ball

Aug 16, 2016

Mary Smith Ball of Jackson passed away peacefully at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Visitation will be Thursday, August 18th from 5-7 PM and Friday, August 19th from 9 AM until the 10 AM Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Batesville City Cemetery (Magnolia Cemetery) in Batesville, MS. Mary was born March 11, 1924 and...

Mrs. Ailene C. Hayes

Mrs. Ailene C. Hayes

Aug 15, 2016

Ailene C. Hayes 05/08/1923-08/15/2016, beloved grandmother, trusted friend, inspirational teacher. Survived by 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren. Memorial service at Southside Assembly of God Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 2pm.

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