Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.
Charles Wayne Brasher
Apr 23, 2024
Charles Wayne Brasher, of Brandon, MS, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Born in Pontotoc, MS. The first born of John Truman Brasher and Marguerite Ray Brasher on July 16, 1939. Charles lived in the same community most of his life. He was a friendly and generous man which served him well in his sales career with...
Randy Harlon Parker
Apr 22, 2024
Randy, a resident of Brandon, MS, peacefully journeyed to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, April 22, 2024.
Born and raised in Florence, MS, Randy was the beloved eldest son of Sam and Maude Ellen Parker. He leaves behind a legacy of unwavering devotion to his family, a profound passion for Mississippi State University sports, a deep love for the game...
Donavin Ryan Hood
Apr 21, 2024
Donavin Ryan Hood, left this world on April 21, 2024, in Crystal Springs, MS. He was born on January 18, 2005, in Flowood, MS. Don's life was cut short, but it was one marked by passion. Donavin graduated from Challenge Academy Military School in Hattiesburg after completing his elementary and middle school education in Mobile, AL, and Clinton, MS. His interest...
Wallace E. Fields
Apr 21, 2024
Wallace "Wally" Eugene Fields passed away at home on April 21, 2024. He was 88 years old. He was born in Pinola, MS to William Archie Fields Sr. and Alma Lee Furlow. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church in Learned, MS.Wally proudly served in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He had...
James Henry Lee
Apr 19, 2024
James (Jimmy) Henry Lee, died peacefully at the age of 84. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Wayne Lee, Sr. and Odell Lee; special stepmother Alma Lee; and his two sisters Betty Allen Roberts and Mary Evelyn Burnham.
Mr. Lee is survived by the love of his life of 58 years, wife Joyce Kaye Dortch Lee, his son, Jeffrey...
James "Ricky" Leggette, Jr.
Apr 19, 2024
James “Ricky” Ralph Leggette, Jr. passed away April 19, 2024. He was 65 years old. Ricky was born in Louisiana to the late James Leggette, Sr. and Hazel Brumley Leggette. He was a member of Jackson First Assembly of God in Jackson, MS. Ricky was an owner of Jackson Tool and Engineering where he served his community as a machinist...
Shirley Ann Bowen
Apr 19, 2024
Shirley Ann Bowen passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, April 19, 2024, at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. She was 73 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Monday, April 22, at First Baptist Church in Florence and again from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, at First Baptist Church...
Terence Joseph Martin
Apr 17, 2024
Martin, Terence Joseph, age 74, passed away peacefully in the loving care of friends and family at his new home in Florence, Mississippi on April 17, 2024. He was born October 28, 1949, in Dayton, Ohio; the son of the late Joseph and Velma (Brandehoff) Martin. Terry was a native of Dayton, Ohio but lived most of his life in...
Charles Ray Hester, Sr.
Apr 15, 2024
Charles Ray Hester Sr. passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at his home in Florence, MS. He was 75 years old. There will be a graveside service held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, in the Garden of Memories in Florence, MS.
Charles was born on June 20, 1948, to Charles William Hester and Martha Dean Chandler Hester in Walker County,...
James Earnest Hodge
Apr 15, 2024
James Earnest Hodge, also known as Sonny and Uncle Bucky, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at his home in Star, MS. He was 84 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 5:00-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024, and again from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home...
Mary Emily Lambert
Apr 14, 2024
Mrs Mary Emily Russell Lambert, age 89, went to heaven on April 14, 2024. Mrs. Lambert was born in 1934 in the Carmel Community of Monticello MS. She graduated from Monticello High School and then moved to Jackson and worked until retiring at the State Department of Education and the Employment Security Commission. She knew her Savior well and was...
Ann Jeannette Morgan Kees
Apr 13, 2024
Ann "Jeannette" Morgan Kees passed away on April 13, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS. She was 58 years old. The family will be holding a celebration of her life on her behalf at a later date, at their home in Terry, MS.
Jeannette was born on June 18, 1965, to William Dempsey Morgan and Theresa Elizabeth Walton in Hazlehurst,...
Daniel Bender
Apr 12, 2024
Daniel (Danny) Ralph Bender passed away peacefully at his home in Terry, MS, on April 12, 2024, from complications due to cancer. He was born October 31, 1949, to Erma Mardell Padgett Bender and Ralph Elbern Bender in Laurel, MS. He was the grandson of Clifton Lamar Padgett and Ella Ree Padgett of Laurel and James Robert and Ora Mae...
Ernest C. Byers
Apr 10, 2024
Ernest “Ernie” C. Byers passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS. He was 76. Ernie was born October 27, 1947 to the late Oris and Lucille Smith Byers in Jackson, MS.
Ernie is an U.S. Army veteran who served his country during the Vietnam War era. Ernie enjoyed woodworking, crafting tables and chairs for his family...
Beverly T Smith
Apr 8, 2024
Beverly T. Smith entered her new Heavenly home on Monday, April 8, 2024, in Yazoo City, MS. She was 75 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 4:30-5:30 Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Jesus Name Tabernacle in Florence, MS. The service will begin at 5:30p.m. with Pastor Max Smith officiating. Interment will take place...
Aloma Faye Bridges
Apr 8, 2024
Aloma Faye Bridges went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 8, 2024, at her home in Harrisville, MS. She was 79 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, and again on Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Unity Baptist Church in Georgetown, MS. The...
Teresa Rene' Hardesty
Apr 8, 2024
Teresa Rene' Hardesty, a beloved School Counselor for elementary children, passed away on April 8, 2024, in Mendenhall, Mississippi. Teresa was born on May 13, 1967, in Gadsden, Alabama. She grew up in Deweyville and Bridge City, Texas. She will always be remembered for her passion for teaching and helping children, both in school and during VBS sessions. In her career...
Rev. James Edsel Goins
Apr 5, 2024
Rev. Goins was born in Monroe, Michigan on December 14, 1931, and entered eternal life with Jesus on April 5, 2024, at his home in Jackson, Mississippi. He attended Pilgrim Holiness College in Frankfort, Indiana, graduating in 1955 and was ordained in 1956. An excellent singer, he was known as the George Beverly Shea of the college because of his...
Don Newman Kazery, Sr
Apr 4, 2024
Don Newman Kazery, 99, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 4, 2024, after a brief illness. Visitation is Monday, April 8, at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Jackson, beginning at 11:00 a.m. A funeral mass will follow at 1:00 p.m. with burial at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson.
Having lived an extraordinary life, Mr. Kazery was born to Sam...
Rev. Jack Anthony Hester
Apr 4, 2024
Surrounded by family, Rev. Jack Anthony Hester, 69 of Richland and lovingly known as “Da”, passed peacefully from this life to join his Heavenly father on Thursday, April 4, 2024.
Jack was born October 17, 1954, in Sayre, AL to JM and Julia Faye Hester. Growing up he attended Corner High school where he earned his nickname “Gyp”. Jack enjoyed playing...
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