Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Oct 9, 2023

Dianne Elizabeth Holmes, nee Hogan, peacefully departed from this world on October 9, 2023, in Brookhaven, Mississippi, at the age of 76 surrounded by family. She was born on October 5, 1947, in Georgia to the late Martha Elizabeth Burnette Hogan and Billie Earl Hogan. Dianne, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, great-aunt, great-great-aunt and friend, will be...

Oct 7, 2023

Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Furlow, 55, passed away October 7, 2023 in Starkville, MS. She was born May 29, 1968 in Ohio to Reece Furlow, Sr. and the late Kathryn Parker Furlow. She grew up in Plain City, Ohio and has been a Mississippi resident for many years.

 Debbie's educational background played an important role in shaping her career path. After...

Oct 7, 2023

Marie Downs, born on April 28, 1951, unexpectedly passed away on October 7, 2023, at her residence. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Marie was known for her vibrant personality and the joy she brought to those around her.

Marie worked as a bartender at Martins Restaurant and Lounge in Jackson, Mississippi prior to her retirement. Her...

Oct 6, 2023

Leo J. McBride passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS. He was 76. Leo was born April 22, 1947 in Lexington, MS to the late Otha and Lurline Tyson McBride. He attended Southside Baptist Church and is an US Army veteran.

Leo enjoyed hunting and fishing on his land he owned in Holmes County and...

Oct 5, 2023

Carolyn Tatum Tew crossed over into her Heavenly home on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at her home in Pearl, MS. She was 88 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Truitt Memorial Baptist Church in Pearl, MS. The Memorial Service will follow at 3:00 p.m.

Carolyn was born on...

Oct 2, 2023

Oct 1, 2023

Joseph “Joe” Callaway DePriest was born on October 27, 1940 and passed away peacefully at home on October 1, 2023. 

Joe was a lover of many things. His family, hunting, the outdoors, and wood working were some of his favorite things in life. But out of all the things he loved, he loved Jesus the most. He spent his days...

Sep 30, 2023

Glenna Swearingen Coleman was born in Batesville, Arkansas on September 8, 1930, to Henry and Ola Swearingen.  She had 2 sisters and 1 brother.  Except for one sister, her other siblings have preceded her in death.

Glenna graduated from Batesville High School in Batesville, AR, and then moved to Little Rock.  She began working for First National Bank at that...

Sep 29, 2023

Vickie Lou Johnson passed from this life Friday, September 29, 2023, at her home in Pearl, MS. She was 65 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the 10:00 a.m. hour of service on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. Burial will follow at Calvary Church Cemetery in Mize,...

Sep 27, 2023

James Charles Kilpatrick, 70, passed away on September 27, 2023. Born on December 22, 1952, to Charles Kilpatrick and Mildred Hardy Kilpatrick of Jackson, MS.James began his truck driving career at the young age of 18, joining the FedEx company. His dedication and hard work were evident throughout his 25-year tenure with them.   Prior to his career as a truck...

Sep 25, 2023

 

James W Taylor “Sr. “Bill” was carried by angels into the presence of Jesus on September 25, 2023. He was born in Jackson, MS and lived in Jackson all of his life. In his early teens he worked for the Highway Department then the Postal Telegraph. He served on the USS Antietam during World War II after joining the Navy at...

Sep 25, 2023

 

Joyce Bolton Harris finished the fight and entered the presence of her Lord Monday September 25, 2023, surrounded by her family, at the age of 96.

Joyce was born January 24, 1927, in Utica, MS to Clyde and Annie Skipworth Bolton. She spent the early part of her life in Utica and made her home in Star for the...

Sep 25, 2023

Wayne Lawrence Simpson, Jr, 86, passed from this life September 25, 2023.  He was born in Jackson on August 11, 1937, to proud parents Wayne Lawrence Simpson, Sr. and Katherine Virginia Adcock Simpson of Jackson where Wayne spent most of his life.

Wayne's journey through life was marked with dedication, passion, and countless cherished memories.  He attended high school in...

Sep 22, 2023

 

At the age of 95, Frances Louise (“Louise”) Young Grice Montgomery of Florence, Mississippi went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 22, 2023. Louise’s strong will to live, unwavering faith in God and the love and prayers of family, friends and many supporters carried her throughout the years of her life.

 

Louise was born...

Sep 15, 2023

Llegaste a nuestras vidas pesando tan solo 1lb 5oz . Un ser tan pequeñito llego a cambiar nuestras vidas y a enseñarnos a Amar Incondicionalmente . Fuiste un Gerrero que lucho por su vida por 4 meses y medio hasta dar su ultimo suspiro. Dios te mando con un propósito a nuestras vidas y nunca dejaremos de agradecerle por el...

Sep 15, 2023

Charles Edward Sikes passed away Friday, September 15, 2023, at the VA nursing home in Jackson, MS. He was 68 years old.

Charlie was born on December 19, 1954, to the late Amos and Rachel Broadhead Sikes in Mobile, AL. He grew up in the Mobile area until moving to the Jackson, MS area where he lived for 40 plus...

Sep 14, 2023

 

Shirley Omega Ford, a beloved member of the Florence community, peacefully departed to be with her savior on September 14, 2023. Born on November 25, 1940, in Sallis, MS, to Louie Wiley Carmeans and Mae Willie Carmeans, she was one of eleven children.   

Shirley's life was defined by her unwavering dedication to God, His Word, His Church, and...

Sep 14, 2023

Lawrence Knox Taylor passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023, at his home in Richland, MS. He was 94 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 p.m-7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 18, 2023, and again on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. A graveside service will follow at Richland...

Sep 13, 2023

My beloved Dad, George Smith was called up to heaven Wednesday, September 13, 2023.  George was born January 3, 1931 to William Walter Smith and Cora Harrison Smith of Rockport, MS  He graduated from Co-Lin Community College then enlisted in the US Air Force.  After marrying his precious wife, Alice, he served in Italy during the Korean War.  He was...

Sep 12, 2023

 

Louis “Corky” Smith, passed into the arms of our Lord and Savior Tuesday evening, September 12, 2023.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, son, brother and uncle to many beloved nieces and nephews, his own, as well as the ones he accepted with open arms when he and his wife, Virginia Mary Barnes married 45...