Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.
Mr. Zachary Trenton Murray
Sep 30, 2015
On Wednesday September 30, 2015 our gentle giant with the infectious smile went to rest in heaven. Zachary Trenton Murray, 22, passed away due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Flowood, MS. Visitation will be Saturday, October 3rd from 9:00am-11:00am at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. Services will be at 11:00am in the Chapel at the funeral...
Mr. Wilburn Preston Rice
Sep 28, 2015
Mr. Wilburn Preston Rice, 73, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015 at Merit Health Central in Jackson, MS. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, October 1st, 2015 at 6:00pm at Harrisville United Methodist Church in Harrisville, MS. Mr. Rice was a retired lineman from IBEW Local #605. He was preceded in death by his sister, Gelene Johnson. He...
Mrs. Mary Roan Polk
Sep 27, 2015
Mary Roan Polk, 75, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2015 at River Oaks Hospital in Flowood. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 29, 2015 from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 1pm at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. Burial will follow at Rosemont Gardens. She loved to cook and she also enjoyed...
Mr. Clyde Ervin Burkette
Sep 26, 2015
Mr. “Clyde” Ervin Burkette, 89, passed away at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson on Saturday, September 26, 2015. He was a member of Holly Grove Baptist Church in Braxton. He was a WWII Veteran and served in the Philippines. He loved to hunt, play golf and enjoyed outings with his wife. Mr. Burkette retired from the Illinois Central Railroad. Visitation...
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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....
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