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Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mr.  Louie Ray  Matheny

Mr. Louie Ray Matheny

Jan 17, 2015

Louie Ray Matheny, 75, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a long illness on January 17, 2015. He was born near Sumrall, MS on October 17, 1939 to the late Obie Betha and Mary Magdalene Matheny. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 20 from 11:00 until 2:00 at Chancellor Funeral in Byram, MS. Funeral...

Mr.  Rusty Murray  Davis

Mr. Rusty Murray Davis

Jan 17, 2015

Russell Murray Davis, Sr., 58 of Pearl passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Baptist Medical Center. He was an avid MSU fan and very proud that he shared his football #77, with his grandson. Preceding him in death are his parents, Anse McKay and Pauline Davis and brother, John K. Davis. Survivors include his daughter, Cassie (Chris) Robinson; son,...

Mrs.  Corrine McDonald Andrews

Mrs. Corrine McDonald Andrews

Jan 16, 2015

Corrine Ann McDonald Andrews, 71, passed away Friday, January 16, 2015 at her home in Florence. Visitation will be Sunday, January 18th from 5-8 p.m. and Monday, January 19th from 1 p.m. until the 2 p.m. Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories. Mrs. Andrews has lived in Florence for nearly...

Mrs. Berneice Marie Buchanan

Mrs. Berneice Marie Buchanan

Jan 16, 2015

Berneice “Bea” Marie Buchanan 85, of San Antonio, TX, died Friday January 16, 2015. Born June 9, 1929 in Barnsdall, OK to Ralph O. Bates and Nellie Marie Taylor Bates. She was married to Erwin L. Buchanan of Perkins OK on February 3, 1949 until his death September 14, 1993. She was a resident of Jackson, MS from 1970 until...

Mrs.  June Jordan Melton

Mrs. June Jordan Melton

Jan 15, 2015

Mrs. June Jordan Melton, 68, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015 at MS Baptist Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be Saturday, January 17th from 5-8 PM and Sunday, January 18th from 1pm until the 2pm Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in Florence. Mrs. Melton, formerly of Florence, has resided...

Mr. Randal "Randy" Lamar White

Mr. Randal "Randy" Lamar White

Jan 14, 2015

Randal Lamar White, 59, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at his home in Harrisville. Visitation will be Friday, January 16th from 10 am until the 2 pm Funeral Service at Harrisville Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Harrisville Cemetery. Randy is preceded in death by his father, Raymond L. White and his mother, Geneva Temple White. He is survived...

Mrs. Etta Mae McNay

Mrs. Etta Mae McNay

Jan 14, 2015

Ms. Etta Mae McNay, 80, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at her home in Harrisville. Visitation will be Saturday, January 17th from 5-8 PM and Sunday from 9 AM until the 10 AM Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery in Florence.

Mr. Neal Owen Bates

Mr. Neal Owen Bates

Jan 13, 2015

Neal Owen Bates, age 67 of Terry, MS, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson, MS. He was born July 29, 1947, to Jesse Eugene and Elizabeth Menke Bates in El Dorado, AR. Preceding him in death are his parents; brother Dale Bates and sisters Barbara McGuff, Betty Jean Bates, and Marilyn Foord. Survivors include...

Mrs.  Jeanette Freeny

Mrs. Jeanette Freeny

Jan 11, 2015

Frances Jeanette Peters Freeny died suddenly January 11, 2015. Visitation will be 3:00pm until the 4:00pm funeral service Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Mrs. Freeney was born in Mantee, MS to the late James Aaron Martin and Arminda Vaughn Martin. She attended Mississippi College and was currently living in Byram where she was a member...

Mrs. Barbara Ann Price

Mrs. Barbara Ann Price

Jan 7, 2015

Barbara Ann Price, 72 went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be 5-8 pm Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Funeral Services will be 10 am Friday, January 9, 2015 at Country Woods Baptist Church, with a one hour visitation prior to...

Mrs. Melanie Scanlon Blackstock

Mrs. Melanie Scanlon Blackstock

Jan 7, 2015

Melanie Scanlon Blackstock, 64, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at her home in Terry. Visitation will be 10am until the 11am funeral service, Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Terry Cemetery. Melanie is preceded in death by her father Thomas A. Scanlon; brother Bill Scanlon and husband Charles Blackstock. Survivors include...

Mr. Raymond Saja

Mr. Raymond Saja

Jan 5, 2015

Raymond Saja, 68, passed away Monday, January 5, 2015 at his home in Raymond. Mr. Saja was born in New York City, NY to the late John and Katherine Luczka Saja. He lived in Raymond for the past 10 years having come from Spartanburg, SC. Mr. Saja retired from Belk as Distribution Manager and was just elected President of Metro...

Mrs Christine Whiddon

Mrs Christine Whiddon

Jan 3, 2015

Mrs. Christine Whiddon, 83 of Ridgeland, went to be with the Lord on Saturday January 3, 2015 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Graveside Funeral services will be Monday, January 5, 2015 at Terry Cemetery. Mrs. Whiddon was a native of Terry and was preceded in death by her husband, James D. Whiddon and son, Randy Whiddon. She is survived by...

Mr. Tommy "Pops" Geter

Mr. Tommy "Pops" Geter

Jan 2, 2015

Tommy Wayne “Pops” Geter,56 , passed away Friday, January 2, 2015 at his home in Terry. Visitation will be 10am until the 11am Memorial Service Monday, January 5, 2015 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Mr. Geter, a longtime resident of Clinton, had recently moved to Terry. Tommy had been self employed in the construction industry. He loved hunting, fishing...

Mrs. Esther  Jones  Cooper

Mrs. Esther Jones Cooper

Jan 2, 2015

Esther Jones Cooper, 88, went home to be with Jesus Friday, January 2, 2015 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be Monday, January 5th from 1 PM until the 2 PM Funeral Service at New Zion Baptist Church in Walnut Grove, MS. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Mrs. Cooper was born to Tracey and Tressie...

Mrs. Olga Sullivan

Mrs. Olga Sullivan

Jan 2, 2015

Mrs. Olga Sullivan, 87, of Jackson, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 2, 2015. Visitation is 11:00 until the 12:00 funeral service on Wednesday at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Burial will follow at New Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery. Born in Pennsylvania, Mrs. Sullivan had lived in Jackson since 1972. She had retired from the Internal Revenue...

Mrs. Brandy Amanda George

Mrs. Brandy Amanda George

Dec 31, 2014

Brandy George, 36, of Pearl died Thursday, December 31 at River Oaks Hospital in Flowood. Visitation is scheduled from 5 until 8 PM Friday and 12 until the 2:00 PM Chapel Service on Saturday at Chancellor Funeral Home, Florence. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery at Chancellor Funeral Home. A native of Laredo, TX, Brandy was reared in...

Ms. Danielle Nicole Jackson

Ms. Danielle Nicole Jackson

Dec 31, 2014

Danielle Nicole Jackson, 21, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at River Oaks Hospital in Flowood. Visitation will be Monday, January 5th from 12 PM until the 1 PM Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories. “Our Sweet Angel Baby, Danielle Nicole, was brought into this world as our little miracle...

Mr. John Gathright Vaughn

Mr. John Gathright Vaughn

Dec 30, 2014

John Gathright Vaughn, 88, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be Thursday, January 1st from 5-7 PM and Friday, January 2nd from 9 am until the 10 am Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Mountain Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Vaughn has been a resident of Florence...

Ms. Jo Beth Abrams

Ms. Jo Beth Abrams

Dec 29, 2014

JoBeth Byrd Abrams, 81, passed away Monday, December 29, 2014 at her home in Florence. A Memorial Service will be Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 2 PM at College Drive Seventh Day Adventist Church in Pearl. The Pastor, Richie Halversen will officiate. Ms. Abrams was a native of Beeville, TX and spent most of her life in Brookhaven, MS before...

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