Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.
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...
Shirley Barnett Barrett Lawrence
Apr 3, 2024
Shirley Lawrence, 86, passed away at St. Dominic’s Hospital of Jackson, MS. She was the daughter of Thad Barnett and Audra Mae Stewart Barnett Louisville, MS.
Shirley had a longstanding career in pharmaceutical sales with McKesson. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed dancing and working in her yard.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Rudy Lawrence, and...
Melvin Leonard York
Apr 1, 2024
Melvin Leonard York, 76, passed away April 1, 2024, at his home in Jackson. He was the son of William Leonard York and Cynthia Alice Harrod of Ingalls, AR. He was one of five siblings.
Melvin spent much of his life working for himself as a contractor specializing in remodeling homes. He enjoyed working with his hands and gained much...
Joseph Bart Atwood
Mar 31, 2024
Joseph Bart Atwood,39, passed away in Terry, MS, March 31, 2024. Born in Jackson, MS, September 19, 1984. He was the son of the late Joe Atwood and Mrs. Linda Haley Neufeld. He was one of four siblings. Joseph had recently relocated to Terry after spending much of his life in Crystal Springs.Joseph served his country in the United States...
Erbie Allday
Mar 31, 2024
Erbie Allday, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away in Terry, MS, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and dedication. Born 1 of 10 children in Eupora, MS to Johnny Allday and Oma Oswalt Allday, Erbie led a remarkable life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.Erbie followed in his family's footsteps to become a second-generation Electrical...
Jerry Wayne Copeland
Mar 30, 2024
Jerry Wayne Copeland passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. He was 54 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 12:00-2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Interment will take place at Lakewood memorial...
Dorothy "Dot" Nell Sanders
Mar 29, 2024
Dorothy “Dot” Nell Sanders, age 89, passed away peacefully at St. Dominic’s Hospital on Friday, March 29, 2024. Born in Helena, Arkansas in 1935, she was the daughter of Troy M. Hollingsworth and Lelia (Hutchinson) Hollingsworth. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, S. G. Sanders, and her son, Bobby Lamar Sanders.
Dorothy had 5 brothers and 6...
David Wesley Quarles
Mar 28, 2024
David Wesley Quarles was born on July 5, 1938. He was one of seven children born to John Coy Quarles and Thelma Corrine McDaniel of Choctaw County. He attended school in Weir and after graduation, he married his high school sweetheart, Leslie Cummings in August of 1958 and they moved to Jackson where he began a career in sheet metal....
Kenneth Martin
Mar 28, 2024
Mr. Kenneth Rene “Kenny” Martin, 59, passed into the arms of Jesus the afternoon of March 28, 2024 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. His visitation will be Monday, April 1, 2024 from 10 am until 11 am at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram with a Graveside service at New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Crystal Springs at 12 pm.
Kenny...
George Dewey Newman Jr.
Mar 28, 2024
George Dewey Newman, Jr., 98, of Covington, Tenn. passed away on Thursday, March 28 of 2024 in Florence, Miss. surrounded by those he loved. Uncle George, as many people knew him, was born in Utica, Miss. on May 21, 1925.
Early in life, he graduated from Raymond High School. Shortly after graduation, he served in the U.S. Navy, where he spent...
Donald Pullen
Mar 27, 2024
Donald was born to Jessie and Harley “Pete” Pullen in the community of Big Creek, MS. He attendedthe school in Big Creek, and joined the US Navy after graduation. He married Joan Magness in 1959.After his time in the Navy, Don made his career in the Heavy Equipment business, and worked withCaterpillar dealerships in the Jackson, MS area, as well...
Lula Mae Tillman-Glaze
Mar 27, 2024
Lula Mae Tillman Glaze retreated to her Heavenly home and into the loving arm of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in Florence, MS. She was 101 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 12:00-1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will begin at...
Cheryl Neely
Mar 27, 2024
Cheryl Neely, born Cheryl Thornhill on September 27, 1949, in Pearl, MS, passed away on March 27, 2024, at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. She was a beloved mother and grandmother as well as a dedicated nurse, and cherished friend to many. Cheryl's dedication to the nursing profession spanned an impressive 47 years. She began her career as a...
Annie Lou Cook
Mar 27, 2024
Annie Lou Cook entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at her home in Star, MS. She was 84 years old. There will be a graveside service at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 29, 2024, at Star Cemetery in Star, MS.
Annie was born on October 16, 1939, to Dempsey Lee and Dell Smith Lee in Star, MS...
Charles Reginald King
Mar 27, 2024
Charles Reginald “Reggie” King was reunited with his youngest daughter in the Heavenly realm on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 66 years old while surrounded by his girls. The family will have a memorial service from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Cleary Pavilion in Florence, MS.
Reggie was born on August 23, 1957, to Charles King Jr. and...
Mary Helen Smith
Mar 26, 2024
Mary Helen Woods Smith, 65, of Brandon peacefully entered the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
Mary Helen was born on March 11, 1959, in Benton, Mississippi in Yazoo County where she attended Benton Academy. The most important people to her were her family. She grew up spending her time surrounded by cousins and siblings. In her later...
Marjorie Beatrice Lewis
Mar 26, 2024
Marjorie Beatrice Mangum Lewis, age 99, died on Wednesday, March 26, 2024, in Oxford at an assisted-living facility where she had been residing. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 29, 2024, from 10 o’clock until 11 o’clock with the service to follow immediately at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, Mississippi.
She is survived by her children: Toya Beatrice Lewis Bruss...
Deborah Elizabeth Butler
Mar 24, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Deb Butler, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. After several years of struggling with Alzheimer’s disease, Deb passed peacefully on March 24, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories. Just before her passing, she was surrounded by loved ones singing her favorite songs.
Deb...
Dorothy Langford Wright
Mar 24, 2024
Dorothy Langford Wright, 88, of Jackson entered the gates of Heaven peacefully on Sunday, March 24th. Dorothy was known as “Dot” to family and friends, was born in Chickasaw County, MS on October 11, 1935, to James Evans Langford and Myrlee Langford. She was one of five sisters. She was a member of Parkhill Baptist Church for 58 years.
Dot was preceded in death by...
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