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Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mrs. Clara Sue Hawks

Mrs. Clara Sue Hawks

Sep 25, 2015

Mrs. Clara Sue Foster Hawks, of Cairo, Illinois passed away at her home in Florence on Friday, September 25, 2015. She was the daughter of Lucy and Floyd Foster. Sue was married to Bobby Dale Hawks and they had 2 sons, Robert Vincent and Floyd Edward. Ms. Sue’s sons meant the world to her and they were the love of...

Mr.  Clayton Douglas "Doug" McDaniel

Mr. Clayton Douglas "Doug" McDaniel

Sep 22, 2015

Mr. Clayton Douglas “Doug” McDaniel, Sr., 78, passed away September 22, 2015 at his son’s home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held Monday, September 28, 2015 from 5pm until 8pm at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. Doug was a longtime residence of Crystal Springs. He loved fishing and hunting so much that he dove hunted up until last...

Mr.  David  Allen  Sims Jr.

Mr. David Allen Sims Jr.

Sep 14, 2015

David Allen Sims, Jr., 31, passed away Monday, September 14, 2015 at his home in Florence. A Graveside Service will be Friday, September 18th at 2:30 PM at New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Braxton. Visitation will be from 12-2 PM at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. David has lived in Florence for a little over a year, moving from...

Mr. Tommie G.  Ashley

Mr. Tommie G. Ashley

Sep 13, 2015

Tommie G. Ashley, 77, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015 at VA Hospital in Jackson. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He loved to sing and play his guitar, playing pool and watching Nascar. He enjoyed old country music, especially, Hank Williams and George Jones. He is preceded in death by his father, Hurston Lavell Ashley. Survivors...

Mrs. Mary  Harbour

Mrs. Mary Harbour

Sep 13, 2015

Mary Harbour, 81, went home to be with the Lord early on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be Monday, September 14th from 6-8 PM and Tuesday, September 15th from 10 AM until the 11 AM Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon....

Mrs. Lorraine Wood Taylor

Mrs. Lorraine Wood Taylor

Sep 11, 2015

Lorraine Wood Taylor, 86, went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family Friday, September 11, 2015 at Wisteria Gardens in Pearl. Visitation will be Sunday, September 13th from 2-5 PM and Monday, September 14th from 10 AM until the 11 AM Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in...

Mrs. Christine  Nova Metz

Mrs. Christine Nova Metz

Sep 9, 2015

Christine Nova Metz, 79 passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be Saturday, September 12th from 10 AM until the 12 PM Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories in Florence. Mrs. Metz lived in the Byram area for 54 years where she...

Mr. Julius Crisler Hollingsworth Sr.

Mr. Julius Crisler Hollingsworth Sr.

Aug 31, 2015

Julius Crisler Hollingsworth, Sr., 79, went to be with the Lord on August 31, 2015. Born February 6, 1936 to Neal Dillon Hollingsworth and Florence Riser Hollingsworth, the 11th of 12 children. Julius was predeceased by his parents and nine siblings. He is survived by a sister, Jeanette Baker; brother, Paul R. (Pat) Hollingsworth; one daughter, Edna Anne (John) Quinlan;...

Mr. Webb Dampere Shivers Jr.

Mr. Webb Dampere Shivers Jr.

Aug 31, 2015

Webb Dampere Shivers, Jr., 97, passed away Monday, August 31, 2015 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be Thursday, September 3rd from 5-8 PM at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence and Friday, September 4th from 10 AM until the 11 AM Funeral Service at First Baptist Church of Florence. Burial will follow at Florence City Cemetery. Mr. Shivers...

Mrs. Allie Harmon Reves

Mrs. Allie Harmon Reves

Aug 30, 2015

Allie Harmon Reves, born February 20, 1929, died August 30, 2015, after a long fight with Parkinson’s disease. She is preceded in death by her parents Walter Harmon and Lillian Harrison Harmon; brothers Lewis Harmon and Audrey L. “Sonny” Harmon; sisters Eunice H. Adair, Ozel H. Horsley. Survivors include her husband Clyde W. Reves, Sr.; son Clyde W. Reves, Jr....

Mr. Hubert Lamar Puckett

Mr. Hubert Lamar Puckett

Aug 29, 2015

Hubert Lamar Puckett, 96, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Visitation will be 2-4pm Sunday, August 30, 2015 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. A Funeral Service will begin at 11am on Monday, August 31, 2015 with a visitation beginning one hour prior to service time. A graveside service will follow at 2:30pm at Bay...

Mr. Rafard Lee Fleming

Mr. Rafard Lee Fleming

Aug 28, 2015

Rafard Lee Fleming, 79, of Raymond, MS passed away at his home on August 28. 2015. He was born in Bay Minette, AL on July 8, 1936 to the late Robert Lee Fleming and Lida Mae Cross Fleming. He was married to Karen Slack Fleming. He loved people and never met a stranger. He enjoyed working in his shop fixing...

Mr. William  David "Dave" Hudson

Mr. William David "Dave" Hudson

Aug 27, 2015

William David Hudson, 75, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2015 at his home in Florence. Visitation will be Sunday, August 30th from 12:00 – 2:00 PM at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 PM at Briarhill Baptist Church Cemetery in Florence. Mr. Hudson was a longtime resident of Florence and a member of New...

Mr.  Jerry Wayne Withers

Mr. Jerry Wayne Withers

Aug 26, 2015

Jerry Wayne Withers, 65, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Visitation will be Friday, August 28th from 5-8 PM and Saturday, August 29th from 1 PM until the 2 PM Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories. Jerry was born July 28, 1950 in Madden, MS...

Mr. Robert Hannon Martin Sr.

Mr. Robert Hannon Martin Sr.

Aug 25, 2015

Robert Hannon Martin, Sr., 80, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be Thursday, August 27th from 5-7 PM at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence and Friday, August 28th from 9 AM until the 10 AM Funeral Service at First Baptist Church in Richland. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Mr....

Mrs. Nancy Barner Brock

Mrs. Nancy Barner Brock

Aug 24, 2015

Nancy Barner Brock of Crystal Springs, age 68, passed away on August 24, 2015 at Hardy Wilson Hospital in Hazlehurst, MS. She fought a brave battle against cancer for 13 years. She was born February 12, 1947 in Greenwood, MS. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, James H. and Marjorie Barner. She grew up in the...

Mrs. Norma Bolton Garrard

Mrs. Norma Bolton Garrard

Aug 24, 2015

Norma Elva Bolton Garrard, 89, passed away Monday, August 24, 2015 at Briar Hill Rest Home in Florence. Visitation will be Thursday, August 27th from 11 a.m. until the 1 p.m. Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl. Mrs. Garrard was a member of the Eastern Star and a...

Mr.  A.  V.  Rice

Mr. A. V. Rice

Aug 23, 2015

Mr. A.V. Rice, 88, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2015 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 25th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence and Wednesday, August 26th from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service all at Harrisville United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Harrisville Cemetery. Mr. Rice was...

Mr.  Teddy  Lewis Alexander

Mr. Teddy Lewis Alexander

Aug 18, 2015

Teddy Lewis Alexander, 92, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at his home in Florence. Visitation was Wednesday, August 19th from 5-8 PM and will be Thursday, August 20th from 11 AM until the 12 PM Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Florence Cemetery. Ted was born in Sidonia, TN to parents, Jim and Ann (Ferris)...

Mr.  Paul  Stanley Grubbs

Mr. Paul Stanley Grubbs

Aug 15, 2015

Paul Grubbs, 58 passed away on Saturday, August 15 at his home in Star, MS after a battle with cancer. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 16th at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS from 5:00 til 8:00pm. Funeral services will be the following day at 10:00am with visitation one hour prior at the funeral home and interment will...

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