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Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mrs. Elsma "Tuggy" Cliburn

Mrs. Elsma "Tuggy" Cliburn

Jun 2, 2015

Elsma P. “ Tuggy” Cliburn, 81 , passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at her home in Crystal Springs. Graveside services will be 10am Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Old Crystal Springs Cemetery. Mrs. Cliburn was born in Crystal Springs to the late Alexander and Maggie Threet Parish. She was a devoted LPN at University Hospital for many years. She...

Mrs.  Betty Lou Sasser

Mrs. Betty Lou Sasser

Jun 1, 2015

Betty Lou Sasser, 77, passed away Monday, June 1, 2015 at her home in Richland. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 3, 2015 from 10 a.m. until the 12 p.m. Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Sharon Cemetery in Magee. Mrs. Sasser was a loving mother and a doting grandma who gave of herself to...

Mrs. Izella Robbins

Mrs. Izella Robbins

May 30, 2015

Mrs. Izella Robbins, 97, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015 in Clinton, MS. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 02, 2015 from 5pm to 7pm and Wednesday, June 03, 2015 from 9am until the 10am service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. Burial will follow at Lakewood South. Mrs. Robbins was an active member of Woodville Heights Baptist Church and...

infant Elisha Malachi Allen

infant Elisha Malachi Allen

May 29, 2015

Elisha Malachi Allen, infant, was born still on Friday, May 29, 2015. A visitation will be Friday, June 19th from 2-3 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence followed by a graveside service in the Garden of Memories. Elisha is survived by his parents, Robert and Megan Allen of Raymond, and big sister, Brianna Nicole Allen.

Mr.  Clifford Dee Dudley, Jr.

Mr. Clifford Dee Dudley, Jr.

May 28, 2015

Clifford Dee “Cliff” Dudley, Jr., passed peacefully from this life into life eternal with our Lord in the early hours of May 28, in the Community Living Center of the Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson. Cliff came to know Jesus as his Savior at an early age and that is why we can rejoice in his home-going to...

Mr. Ronald Emery Robinson

Mr. Ronald Emery Robinson

May 28, 2015

Ronald Emery Robinson, 72 , passed away Thursday, May 28, 2015 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Visitation will be 5-9pm Friday, May 29, 2015 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Services will be 11am Saturday, May 30, 2015 in the funeral home chapel with a one hour visitation prior to service time. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial...

Mr. Leon Lynchard

Mr. Leon Lynchard

May 23, 2015

Leon Lynchard, 76, passed away Friday, May 23, 2015. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 26th from 9-11 a.m. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Greenville, MS. Mr. Lynchard was preceded in death by his parents, Shelby and Ruby Lynchard; his wife, Gwendolyn Lynchard; grand-daughters, Gwendolyn, Jaqualyn and Kaitlynn. He is survived by his sons,...

Mr.  Charles Buddy Smith

Mr. Charles Buddy Smith

May 23, 2015

Mr. Charles “Buddy” Smith passed away May 23rd, 2015 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 26, 2015 from 12:00pm until the 2pm Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, Mississippi. Burial will follow in Terry Cemetery. Buddy lived in the Byram area for 25 years and attended Parkway Baptist Church where he...

Mr.  James Croley Wood

Mr. James Croley Wood

May 22, 2015

James Croley Wood, Jr., 68, passed away Friday, May 22, 2015 in Ridgeland, MS. His parents, James Croley Wood, Sr. and Sara Frances Wood, preceded Mr. Wood in death. His daughters, Melanie Baden of Stuttgart, AR and Christie Williamson of Florence, MS; his son, James Matthew Wood of Knoxville, TN; and grandchildren, Morgan and Jake Baden and David Mathisen; Lindsey,...

Mrs. Rachel Elaine McClelland Thompson

Mrs. Rachel Elaine McClelland Thompson

May 20, 2015

Rachel Elaine McClelland Thompson, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was born June 10, 1939, passed away May 20, 2015 at her home at the age of 75. She was a resident of Buford Yerger Retirement Center in Jackson, MS. Rachel will be sorely missed by those who loved her dearly. She loved her family and cherished every minute...

Mr. John Jones

Mr. John Jones

May 19, 2015

John Thaddis Jones, 57, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at his home in Raymond. Visitation will be 1-3pm Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Apostolic Faith Church in Byram with services beginning at 3pm Saturday. Interment will follow at Palestine Cemetery in Raymond. Mr. Jones was born in Louisville, MS to the late Glover Daniel Jones and Margaret Lee Dunn...

Mr. Tony Elbert Ollison

Mr. Tony Elbert Ollison

May 16, 2015

Tony E. Ollison, 53, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 19th from 5:00 – 8:00 PM and Wednesday, May 20th from 10:00 AM until the 11:00 AM Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Clear Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Ollison was a resident...

Mrs.  Mary  G.  Sullivan

Mrs. Mary G. Sullivan

May 15, 2015

Mary Gossett “Grammie” Smathers Sullivan June 11, 1916 ~ May 15, 2015 On June 11, 1916, Mary Gossett “Grammie” Smathers Sullivan was born at her parent’s (Raymond “Dandi” and Lily “Bambi” Smathers) farm on Pinehaven Road, 3 miles north of Clinton, Mississippi. She died peacefully surrounded by her family on May 15, 2015. Visitation will be Sunday, May 17, from...

Mr. Dave Ross

Mr. Dave Ross

May 15, 2015

Mr. David Franklin Ross, 55, passed away Friday, May 15, 2015 at home in Raymond, MS. Visitation will be Sunday, May 17, 2015 from 6pm until 8pm and Monday, May 18th from 1pm until the 2pm service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. Burial will follow at Lakewood Memorial Cemetery. Dave was a member of Parkway Baptist Church in...

Mr. Ervin Yarbrough, Jr.

Mr. Ervin Yarbrough, Jr.

May 14, 2015

Ervin Amber Yarbrough, Jr., 89, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015 at his home in Terry. Visitation will be 11am until the 12noon funeral service Saturday at Green Temple Church of God in Christ in Terry, MS. Interment will follow at Terry Cemetery. Mr. Yarbrough was born in Belzoni, MS to the late Ervin Amber Yarbrough, Sr. and Jewel Lee...

Mr. Milton Strowd

Mr. Milton Strowd

May 14, 2015

Eckford Milton Strowd, Jr., 59, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015 at his home in Jackson. Visitation will be 10am until 11am funeral service Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Daniel Memorial Baptist Church in Jackson. Graveside services will follow at Lakewood South. Mr. Strowd was a lifelong Jackson resident and member of Daniel Memorial Baptist Church. He loved MSU, singing...

Mr. Kendall Traxler

Mr. Kendall Traxler

May 12, 2015

Kendall Doyle Traxler,46 , passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be 5-8pm Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Services will be 2pm Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Red Star Ward, with a one hour visitation prior to service time at...

Mrs. Viola White Shows

Mrs. Viola White Shows

May 11, 2015

Mrs. Gladys Viola White Shows, 82, passed away Monday, May 11, 2015 at Briar Hill Rest Home in Florence. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 13th at 4 PM at Florence City Cemetery. Mrs. Shows was a member of First Baptist Church of Florence. Mrs. Shows is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Shows; siblings, Benton “Mutt”...

Ms.  Joyce Lindsey Meadows

Ms. Joyce Lindsey Meadows

May 10, 2015

Joyce Marie Lindsey Meadows, 94, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Baptist Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 12th from 5-8 PM and Wednesday, May 13th from 1 PM until the 2 PM Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Faith Baptist Church. Mrs. Meadows was a resident of Florence for the...

Mr.  Randy Wilkes Carter

Mr. Randy Wilkes Carter

May 9, 2015

Randolph Wilkes Carter, 47, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Baptist Hospital. He was born in Louisville, MS on December 10, 1967. Visitation will be held from 12 until the 2pm Funeral Service on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow in Terry Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilkes...

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