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Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mr. Louie Cooper

Mr. Louie Cooper

Jul 9, 2014

On December 8, 1927, a very unique, but compassionate person was born by the name of Hurbert Luellen “Louie” Cooper. He passed away in the early morning hours on July 9, 2014. Visitation is 5:00-8:00 PM Thursday, July 10, 2014 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence and also Friday, July 11 at 2:00 PM until the 3:00 PM service time...

Mrs. Louise Bright Lewis

Mrs. Louise Bright Lewis

Jul 8, 2014

Hattie Louise Bright Lewis, 82, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Visitation will be Saturday, July 12th from 1 PM until the 2 PM Memorial Service at Wesleyanna United Methodist Church. Mrs. Lewis enjoyed life. She was a loving mother, surviving 5 generations. Mrs. Lewis is survived by her sons, Bobby Bright (Paula) of...

Mr. Joe W. Richardson

Mr. Joe W. Richardson

Jul 7, 2014

Joe Woodrick Richardson, Sr., 69, went to be with the Lord Monday, July 7, 2014 at his home in Water Valley, MS. Visitation will be 5-8pm Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Services will be 11am Wednesday, July 9 at First Baptist Church of Terry, with a one hour visitation prior to service time at the...

Mrs. Earleen Shelton McKinney

Mrs. Earleen Shelton McKinney

Jul 7, 2014

Earleen Shelton McKinney, 72, passed away Monday, July 7, 2014 at her home in Pearl. Visitation will be Thursday, July 10th from 5-7 PM and Friday, July 11th from 10 AM until the 11 AM Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memory Garden in Pearl. Mrs. McKinney has been a resident of...

Mr. Mike Williams

Mr. Mike Williams

Jul 7, 2014

Mitchael (Mike) R. Williams, 58, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2014 in Jackson, MS. Mike was born on December 21, 1955, to Roy and Maudina Williams of Richland, MS. He was a loving son, husband, father, Papaw, and friend to many. He was married to Teresa (Sissy) Crenshaw for 37 years and was a long time resident of Richland,...

Mrs.  Laura J. Condia

Mrs. Laura J. Condia

Jun 29, 2014

Laura J. Martin Condia, 83, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2014 at her home in Florence. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 1st from 5-7 PM and the Funeral Service will be Wednesday, July 2nd at 9 AM at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park on Clinton Boulevard. Mrs. Condia lived in Florence for the...

Mr Bob Smathers

Mr Bob Smathers

Jun 28, 2014

On February 19, 1914, Robert Raymond “Bob” Smathers was born at home in Bath County, Kentucky. In the early morning hours of Saturday, June 28, 2014, he died peacefully at home in the Dry Grove community surrounded by his family. Visitation will be 5-8pm Monday, June 30, and on Tuesday from 1-2pm until the 2pm service time, all at Chancellor...

Mr. William Clyde "Buddy" Bailey

Mr. William Clyde "Buddy" Bailey

Jun 21, 2014

William Clyde “Buddy” Bailey, 67 of Terry, MS passed away on June 21, 2014 at The Baptist Medical Center. Visitation will be 5-8pm Monday, June 23, 2014 and 10am until the 11am funeral service Tuesday, June 24, 2014, all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Bethesda Baptist Church Cemetery in Terry. Buddy was born in Durant,...

Mrs. Sarah Lynn Linton

Mrs. Sarah Lynn Linton

Jun 21, 2014

Sarah Lynn Linton, 80 passed away Saturday, June 21, 2014 in Brookhaven. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 24 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS from 1-4:00pm. The Funeral Service will begin at 4:00pm with burial to follow in Terry Cemetery. Mrs. Linton was born in McAdams, and spent most of her life in Terry. After 35 years she retired...

Mr. Jack D. Oyler

Mr. Jack D. Oyler

Jun 20, 2014

Jack D. Oyler, Sr. arrived in Glory at 10:21 pm, June 20, 2014. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 10:45 am on Monday, June 23rd at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. A graveside service will follow at 11:00 am in the Garden of Memories. Mr. Oyler was born to the late Jesse and Lillian Oyler on May 23, 1923....

Mr. Charles "Chuck" Anthony Carnival

Mr. Charles "Chuck" Anthony Carnival

Jun 19, 2014

Charles “Chuck” Anthony Carnival, 79, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2014 at CMMC in Jackson. A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 29, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Skyway Hills Church of Christ in Pearl. Graveside service will be held at a later date at Old Pine Grove Cemetery in Raymond, NH. Born in Atlantic City, NJ, he loved...

Mr. Matthew Corey Brandies

Mr. Matthew Corey Brandies

Jun 18, 2014

Matthew Brandies Utica Matthew Corey Brandies., 28, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014. Visitation will be from 11:00am-2:00pm Tuesday, June 24, 2014. Funeral Service will be at 2:00pm following the Visitation at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. A graveside service will follow at Pine Bluff Community Cemetery in Dentville, MS. Mr. Brandies was born in Jackson, and had resided in...

Mrs. Marsha West Turner

Mrs. Marsha West Turner

Jun 17, 2014

Marsha West Turner, 60, was rewarded her wings in heaven on Sunday, June 15, 2014 in Nashville, TN. Funeral services will be held at 12:00pm Monday, June 23, 2014 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. The family will receive friends on Monday one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Ms. Turner, native of Jackson, MS, was...

Mr. Jerry Bridgers

Mr. Jerry Bridgers

Jun 14, 2014

Jerry Summers Bridgers, 74, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014 at UMC in Jackson. Visitation will be 4-8pm Tuesday, June 17 and 10am until the 11am funeral service Wednesday, June 18, all at First Baptist Church of Raymond. Interment will follow at Raymond Cemetery. Chancellor Funeral Home of Byram handling arrangements. Jerry was passionate about his Church, his family and...

Mrs. Carolyn  Marie Morris

Mrs. Carolyn Marie Morris

Jun 13, 2014

Carolyn Marie Morris, 80, of Highmore, passed away Friday, June 13, 2014 at her home in Highmore surrounded by her family. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 18th from 5-8 PM at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. A graveside service will be Thursday, June 19th at 2:00 PM at Floral Hill Memory Gardens in Pearl, Mississippi. Carolyn Marie was born November...

Mr. Danny Lee Bates

Mr. Danny Lee Bates

Jun 12, 2014

Danny Lee Bates, 64, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014 at St Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be Friday, June 13th from 5-8 PM and Saturday, June 14th from 12 PM until the 1 PM funeral service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Florence City Cemetery. Mr. Bates is survived by his wife of 30...

Mrs.  Mercedeese Ward

Mrs. Mercedeese Ward

Jun 11, 2014

Mercedeese “Mert” Ward, 80, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Oasis Health and Rehab in Yazoo City. Visitation will be Friday, June 13th from 5-8 PM and Saturday, June 14th 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. Born in Forrest County,...

Mrs. Diane Gonrich Pouns

Mrs. Diane Gonrich Pouns

Jun 10, 2014

Diane Gonrich Pouns, 65, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be 11am until 1:00pm Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Funeral Services will begin at 1:00pm Thursday in the funeral home chapel followed by interment at Rosemont Gardens. Mrs. Pouns was born in Jackson, MS to the late...

Mr.  Morris L. Swartz

Mr. Morris L. Swartz

Jun 9, 2014

Morris L. Swartz, 84, passed away Monday, June 9, 2014 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be 5-8pm Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Services will be 2pm Friday, June 13 at Fellowship Baptist Church followed by interment at Everett Cemetery in Mendenhall, MS. Mr. Swartz was born in Blountstown, FL. He had...

Mrs. Maysel O'Neal Richards

Mrs. Maysel O'Neal Richards

Jun 6, 2014

Maysel O’Neal Richards, 89, passed away Friday, June 6, 2014 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be 5-8pm Saturday, June 7 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Services will be 2:30pm Sunday, June 8 at Mt. Olivet Methodist Church in Bentonia, MS, with a one hour visitation prior to service time. Interment will in the church cemetery....

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