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Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

O'Neal Jack Quick

O'Neal Jack Quick

Dec 18, 2023

Jack went to be with his Heavenly Father on December 18 surrounded by his family. The family will receive extended family and friends Tuesday, December 19, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at First Baptist Church Florence. The funeral will be Wednesday, December 20, at 2:00 pm at the church with visitation at 1:00.

Jack was the last child born to...

Harry Reynolds

Harry Reynolds

Dec 17, 2023

Harry Reynolds went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at his home in Florence, MS. He was 78 years old. The family will receive extended family and friends for visitation from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The service will begin at 12:00 p.m. The...

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr.

Dec 16, 2023

Robert “Bobby” Larkin Downey Jr. passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at his home in Florence, MS. He was 58 years old.

Bobby was born on May 29, 1965, to Robert and Mary Anne Downey in Hammond, LA. He loved fishing, grilling, football and music. He enjoyed his work in construction being able to build relationships and become close friends...

Kaushik Thakorbhai Patel

Kaushik Thakorbhai Patel

Dec 14, 2023

Obituary will be posted soon.

Jackie Traylor

Jackie Traylor

Dec 11, 2023

Jackie Lynn Traylor passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, in Florence, MS. He was 44 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m. Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS.

Jackie was born on October 9, 1979, to Jackie Dean Cockrell and Brenda Sue Traylor Cockrell in South Jackson, MS. He was...

Virginia "Jennie" Reeves Nugent

Virginia "Jennie" Reeves Nugent

Dec 10, 2023

Virginia “Jennie” Nugent went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 10, 2023, in Jackson, MS. She was 75 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, and again from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will...

Phillip Sandifer

Phillip Sandifer

Dec 9, 2023

Phillip Sandifer passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, in Flowood, MS. He was 59 years old. The family will hold a memorial service from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at The Rankin County Safe Room in Brandon, MS.

Phillip was born on September 25, 1964, to Julian and Linda Sandifer in Fresno, CA. He grew up in...

Selma P. Davis

Selma P. Davis

Dec 9, 2023

Mrs. Selma P. Davis, age 80, died Saturday, December 9, 2023, surrounded by her family.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 12 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Wednesday, December 13 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home, Florence. The service will begin at 11:00 a.m. in funeral home chapel with interment to follow in...

Norman Ellis

Norman Ellis

Dec 8, 2023

Mr. Norman Ellis passed away December 8, 2023.  He was married 67 years to Mrs. Halla Jo Francis Ellis and together they had 6 children.  He was a business owner of several retail stores in his lifetime.  He was in the Navy Reserves and was a graduate of the University of Mississippi.  He was a member of Springridge United Methodist...

Michael Judson Brooks Jr.

Michael Judson Brooks Jr.

Dec 7, 2023

Michael Judson Brooks Jr., 16, was born on September 10th, 2007, in Flowood, MS, and went to be with his Heavenly Father on December 7th, 2023. He is survived by his mother and father, Ashley & Michael Brooks, brother,  Matthew Brooks, sister Destiny Holtzer, paternal grandmother Rachel Brooks-Kennon, maternal grandparents Joey and Cindy Daniels, Aunt Amanda Daniels, Uncles Leslie Brooks...

William "Bud" Milton Singletary

William "Bud" Milton Singletary

Dec 7, 2023

 

William Milton (Bud) Singletary, 97, of Florence, went into the arms of his Savior on December 7, 2023.  He passed away at Summerhouse, Beau Ridge in Ridgeland, MS, where he had been a resident in the Dementia Unit since March of this year.  He died of natural causes.

Bud was born and raised in Florence, MS but moved to...

Mavis Gail White

Mavis Gail White

Dec 7, 2023

  Mavis Gail White passed away peacefully in her home on December 7, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Although her 64 years of life seems like it will never be enough, the imprint she made on us and the memories we made with her will live with us forever. 

Mavis was born on December 8th, 1958, in Jackson, Ms....

Brenda Anne Clark

Brenda Anne Clark

Dec 6, 2023

Brenda Anne Clark passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, in Jackson, MS. She was 70 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence.

Brenda was born on March 24, 1953, to Horace and Helen Brasfield in Jackson, MS. She has lived in...

Lori Chantay Steen

Lori Chantay Steen

Dec 4, 2023

The most difficult marathon a person can run has been completed. It is finished. The race is over. Lori Chantay Webb Steen was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the spring of 2022. After undergoing surgery and treatment, another type of cancer called Leiomyosarcoma began invading her body. Chantay fought this evil disease a year and eight months. She had the...

Ronald "Ronnie" Earl Johnson

Ronald "Ronnie" Earl Johnson

Dec 4, 2023

Ronald “Ronnie” Earl Johnson passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, in Camden, MS. He was 66 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS.  The graveside service will begin at 3:00 p.m. in the Garden of Memories.

Ronnie was born on December 28,...

Bobbie Sue Loper

Bobbie Sue Loper

Dec 4, 2023

Bobbie Sue Loper left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 4, 2023, at her home in Richland, MS. She was 96 years old.

Ms. Bobbie was born on October 23, 1927, to Aubrey and Cynthia Shoemake in Jones County, MS. She lived most of her life in the Jackson area but has lived in...

Lillard "Becky" Chandler

Lillard "Becky" Chandler

Dec 3, 2023

Lillard “Becky” Chandler went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 3, 2023. She was 77 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. with the funeral service starting at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery in Richland, MS.

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Lisa Ann Dickson

Lisa Ann Dickson

Nov 30, 2023

Lisa Downs Dickson, age 63, entered the gates of heaven on Thursday, November 30, 2023, after a yearlong battle with cancer.

 

Lisa was born to Charlie and Ruby Downs on June 29,1960 in Jackson, Mississippi. She graduated from Forrest Hill High School in 1978. Lisa then attended Hinds Community College after which she began her nursing career. Lisa met...

Naomi Payne Ferrell

Naomi Payne Ferrell

Nov 27, 2023

 

Naomi McCraney Ferrell, 97, devoted Christian , loving mother, adoring Mimi, style icon and the extraordinary, original Steel Magnolia went home to be with the Lord on November 27, 2023. She was born in Meridian, MS on September 20, 1926 to Gean Miller Payne and Benjamin Sanford Payne. Raised in Meridian, she graduated from Meridian High School as Salutatorian...

Patsy Ann Cook

Patsy Ann Cook

Nov 26, 2023

 

Patsy Ann Cook was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. At age 85, she quietly departed this life on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. She was born to Ernest Cook and Burvie Ann Pullen Cook on July 12, 1938 in Attala County, MS in the Chapel Hill Community.

After graduating from...

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