Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

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.

Mrs.  Terri Suzanne Ashley

Mrs. Terri Suzanne Ashley

Aug 15, 2016

Terri Ashley, 60, of Florence passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones on August 15, 2016. The most beautiful and loving Angel flew to heaven to meet her maker. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Terri would do anything for anyone with her contagious smile on her face. Everyone that knew her...

Mr. Jamy Emile Dickson

Mr. Jamy Emile Dickson

Aug 15, 2016

Jamy Emile Dickson died on August 15, 2016, in Hospice Ministries of Ridgeland after a protracted and valiant battle with cancer. He is survived by his father Johnny Dickson, his brother John (Elaine) Dickson, and his nephews Jeremy Dickson, Christopher (Cassidy) Dickson, and Patrick Dickson, all from Huntsville, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his mother Jeanette Dickson. Born...

Mrs. Barbara Sue Cathey

Mrs. Barbara Sue Cathey

Aug 14, 2016

Barbara Sue Cathey, 83, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 at UMMC in Jackson. Visitation will be 1:00pm until the 2:00pm funeral service, Thursday, August 18 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Mrs. Cathey was born in Cassville, MO to the late Sherman and Florence Smith Turner. She had lived in Terry since 2009, having lived previously in MO, KY...

Mrs.  Gertrude "Granny" Pittman Murray

Mrs. Gertrude "Granny" Pittman Murray

Aug 13, 2016

Gertrude “Granny” Murray, 92, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Magee, MS. There will be a memorial service at a later date. Granny loved farming, growing flowers, and picking cotton with her mother. She was always helping others whether that meant cooking, raising children or caring for others. She never met a stranger and had...

Mr. Billy  Nelson  Irby

Mr. Billy Nelson Irby

Aug 12, 2016

Billy Nelson Irby, 39, passed away Friday, August 12, 2016 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center surrounded by his family. Visitation will be Sunday, August 14th from 6-8 PM and Monday, August 15th from 9 AM until the 10 AM Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. Burial will follow at Palestine Cemetery in Simpson County. Billy...

Mrs. Laura Hobbs Yarbrough

Mrs. Laura Hobbs Yarbrough

Aug 12, 2016

Laura Margaret Hobbs Yarbrough, 95, passed away Friday, August 12, 2016 at her home in Terry. Visitation will be 5-8pm Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Services will be 11am Monday, August 15 in the funeral home chapel followed by interment at Terry Cemetery. Mrs. Yarbrough was born in Hinds County to the late D.L. Lewis...

Mr. Al LeDoux

Mr. Al LeDoux

Aug 12, 2016

Mr. Al LeDoux, 59, of Jackson, went to be with his Lord on Friday, August 12, 2016 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be 4-7pm Sunday August 14, 2016 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram and on Monday August 15, 2016 from 1-2pm with funeral services at 2pm at First Pentecostal Church in Jackson. A committal service...

Mrs. Vesta Elizabeth Pitts

Mrs. Vesta Elizabeth Pitts

Aug 10, 2016

Vesta Elizabeth Creel Pitts, 69, a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, went to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. Visitation will be Friday, August 12th from 5-8 PM and Saturday, August 13th from 9 AM until the 10 AM Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories....

Mr. Gary David Lee

Mr. Gary David Lee

Aug 9, 2016

Gary David Lee, 59, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be 1:30pm until the 3:30pm funeral service Friday, August 12, 2016 at Country Woods Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories in Florence. Gary was born in Hattiesburg, MS to the late John Lacey Lee and...

Mr. Billie Joe "Cherokee" McCafferty

Mr. Billie Joe "Cherokee" McCafferty

Aug 9, 2016

Billie Joe McCafferty, aka “Cherokee”, 56 from Braxton, MS went to be with his Savior on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. His wish to be at home was honored. Visitation will be Friday, August 12th from 5-8 PM and Saturday, August 13th from 12 PM until the 1 PM Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at...

Mrs. Virginia Robertson

Mrs. Virginia Robertson

Aug 7, 2016

Virginia Petronilla Matthews Cooper Robertson, 88 passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016 at Brookdale Senior Living in Clinton, MS. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 10th from 10 AM until the 11 AM Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Cooper Smith Cemetery in Florence. Mrs. Robertson was born in Teaneck, NJ in 1928. As a...

Ms. Marsha Ann Case

Ms. Marsha Ann Case

Aug 6, 2016

Marsha Ann Case, 59, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016 at her home in Jackson. Visitation will be Thursday, August 11th from 5-8 PM and Friday, August 12th from 12 PM until the 1:00 PM Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Antioch Primitive Baptist Church in Forest, MS. Marsha was associated with the HCLS...

Mr. William Franklin "Pete" Thomas

Mr. William Franklin "Pete" Thomas

Aug 3, 2016

William Franklin “Pete” Thomas, 86 went to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 3, 2016. Visitation will be 9:00am until the 11:00am funeral service Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Terry Cemetery. Mr. Thomas was born in Leake County, MS to the late George Austin Thomas and Evie May Adams Thomas. He...

Mrs. Betty Trest

Mrs. Betty Trest

Jul 31, 2016

Betty Louise Trest, 74, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be 5-8pm Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. A Memorial Service will be held at 11am Wednesday, August 3 at Parkside Baptist Church and the family will have a private burial. Mrs. Trest, a longtime Raymond resident,...

Mr. James Winfred Wells

Mr. James Winfred Wells

Jul 28, 2016

James Winfred Wells, Sr, 88, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. A graveside service will be Friday, July 29th at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories. Mr. Wells was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Willie Wells; brother,...