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Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mrs.  Shellie Anise Jolly-Perry

Mrs. Shellie Anise Jolly-Perry

Aug 4, 2014

Ms. Shellie Anise Jolly Perry, 42, passed away Monday, August 4, 2014 after a long battle with breast cancer. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 5th from 5-8 PM and Wednesday, August 6th from 10 AM until the 11 AM Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Florence Cemetery. Ms. Jolly was preceded in death by...

Mrs. Aileene Camille  Maldonado

Mrs. Aileene Camille Maldonado

Aug 3, 2014

Mrs. Aileene Camille Maldonado passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014, at Central Mississippi Medical Center. She was born June 10, 1940 in New York, NY. Aileene moved to Jackson with her son in 1973. Aileene was devoted to her son Michael and grandson Garrett. Her life’s passion was animals and educating the public about animals, our responsibility to respect them,...

Mr.  David Russell  McCawley

Mr. David Russell McCawley

Jul 31, 2014

David Russell McCawley, 66, went to be with the Lord Thursday, July 31, 2014 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Houston, TX. David was a loving father and grandfather, his passion was to visit with his children and grandkids. He also enjoyed woodworking and reading. He...

Mr. H. Doyle Fillingane

Mr. H. Doyle Fillingane

Jul 29, 2014

Herman Doyle Fillingane, 87, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. According to his wishes, there will be a private interment in McLaurin, MS on Saturday August 2, 2014. Mr. Fillingane was born in McLaurin, MS and was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in WWII. He had worked at Dockery Butane, Gordons Transport,...

Mrs. Debbie C. Sumrall

Mrs. Debbie C. Sumrall

Jul 29, 2014

Debbie Cothern Sumrall, 59 of Florence, MS passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2014. She was born in Tylertown, MS, May 21, 1955 to Leroy and Opal Cothern. She married Clifford Sumrall in 1973 and they remained a devoted couple for 0ver 40 years. Debbie became a mother to the late Jessica Renee Sumrall in 1979. She worked for Ergon Oil...

Mr. Thomas Ray (Tommy) Simmons

Mr. Thomas Ray (Tommy) Simmons

Jul 28, 2014

Thomas Ray Simmons, 85, died Monday, July 28, 2014, at Baptist Hospital. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 31, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, with services following at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel. Interment will follow in Lakewood South Memorial Park. A veteran of the Navy, Tommy spent his entire working days...

Mrs. Elvie Kilpatrick King Hudson

Mrs. Elvie Kilpatrick King Hudson

Jul 28, 2014

Elvie Copeland Kilpatrick King Hudson, 89, passed away Monday, July 28, 2014 at River Oaks Crossgates in Brandon. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 29th from 5-8 pm and Wednesday, July 30th from 9 am until the 10 am Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park on Clinton Blvd. Mrs. Hudson was born...

Ms.  Sylvia Smiley

Ms. Sylvia Smiley

Jul 27, 2014

Sylvia Hudson Smiley went to be with her blessed Lord, Sunday, July 27, 2014, at home surrounded by her family. She was born January 10, 1926 to Wayland and Grace Hudson. She is preceded in death by her late husband, Robert A. Smiley, and two grandsons, Charles Stephens and Taylor Woodruff. She is survived by her children: son, Robert A....

Mrs Mary Steed  Rayburn

Mrs Mary Steed Rayburn

Jul 27, 2014

Mary Steed Rayburn, 83, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 27, 2014 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 29 from 5 to 7 and Wednesday, July 30 from 10 until the 11 o’clock service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park. Mary was a longtime resident...

Mrs.  Gloria  "Cookie" Leach

Mrs. Gloria "Cookie" Leach

Jul 27, 2014

Gloria Jean “Cookie” Leach of Jackson, MS, passed away on July 27th, 2014. She was 67 years old Funeral services are 2pm Thursday, July 31st, 2014 at Lakeside Baptist Church, Negreet, La., visitation is 6pm-9pm Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at the church. Warren Meadows Funeral Home of Many, La. will be handling the services. Cookie was born in Many, La...

Mrs. Thelma Pratt

Mrs. Thelma Pratt

Jul 26, 2014

Thelma L. Pratt, 89, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2014 at UMC in Jackson. No servcies will be held. She is survived by her two sons, Jerry W. Smith and Roland K. Smith.

Mr. Gene Cook

Mr. Gene Cook

Jul 25, 2014

Gene Clifton Cook, 92, passed away Friday, July 25, 2014 at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be Monday, July 28 at 9:00 until the 10:00 graveside at Rosemont Gardens in Jackson Gene was a longtime Jackson resident, spending the last 20 years in Byram. He was a faithful, devoted Christian, a former deacon...

Mr. John Dickey Martin, Sr.

Mr. John Dickey Martin, Sr.

Jul 21, 2014

John Dickey Martin, Sr., 89, passed away Monday, July 21, 2014 at Lakeland Nursing & Rehab Center in Jackson. Visitation will be 5-8pm Tuesday, July 22, 2014 and 1:00pm until the 2:00pm funeral service Wednesday, July 23, all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Lakewood South. Mr. Martin was raised in Terry by his late parents...

Mr. Randal  Burton Clark Sr.

Mr. Randal Burton Clark Sr.

Jul 21, 2014

Randal Burton Clark, Sr., 73, passed away at his home in Richland on Monday, July 21, 2014. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 23rd from 5-8 PM and Wednesday, July 24th from 10 AM until the 11 AM Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories. A native of Rosman, NC, Mr. Clark...

Mrs. Ruby Hynum

Mrs. Ruby Hynum

Jul 16, 2014

Ruby Estell Hynum, 91, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at her home in Terry. Visitation will be 4-8pm Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Services will be 2pm Sunday, July 20, at New Haven Baptist Church with a one hour visitation prior to service time at the church. Interment will follow at Terry Cemetery. Mrs....

Mr.  Raymond "Ray" Louis Watts

Mr. Raymond "Ray" Louis Watts

Jul 15, 2014

Raymond L. Watts, 85, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2014 in Carthage, MS. Visitation will be Thursday, July 17th from 5-7 PM and Friday, July 18th from 9 AM until the 10 AM funeral service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Watts owned and operated a barber shop in Jackson for...

Mr. Gary Otto Daniels

Mr. Gary Otto Daniels

Jul 15, 2014

Gary Otto Daniels, 71, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital in Houston, TX from complications following surgery. Visitation will be Saturday, July 19th from 12:30 until the 3:00 PM Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at the Garden of Memories. Pallbearers will be Ronnie McKenzie, Donnie McKenzie, Larry Montgomery, Bryan...

Mr. Larry Adams

Mr. Larry Adams

Jul 12, 2014

Proud father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Lawrence R. Adams, 71, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2014 at University Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be Monday, July 14 5pm-8pm and Tuesday, July 15 from 1pm until the 2pm service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Lakewood South in Jackson. Larry was a lifelong resident of...

Mrs. Emma Jo Barron

Mrs. Emma Jo Barron

Jul 12, 2014

Emma Jo Barron, 81, went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Willow Creek Nursing Home in Byram, MS. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 13th from 5pm to 8pm at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS and Monday, July 14th at 10am until the 11am service at Mt Zion Baptist Church in Florence. Interment will follow...

Mr.  Kevin Michael Garrard

Mr. Kevin Michael Garrard

Jul 11, 2014

Kevin Michael Garrard,26, passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 11, 2014. Visitation will be 5-8pm Monday, July 14 and 10am Tuesday, July 15 until the 11am service all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. Interment will follow at Rosemount Gardens in Jackson. Kevin was a life long resident of Byram where he attended Byram Christian Academy. He...

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