Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.
Elizabeth Ann Atkins
Jul 28, 2023
Elizabeth Ann Atkins died on Friday, July 28, 2023, in Florence, MS. She was 74 years old. The family will have a graveside service at 2:00 p.m. on August 1, 2023, in the Garden of Memories.
Mrs. Ann was born on March 12, 1949, in Ellisville, MS where she attended school and lived her early years. She has lived in...
Mike E. Seaton
Jul 27, 2023
Michael E. Seaton “Mike”, 60, of Utica passed away at University Of Mississippi Medical Center on Thursday, July 27, 2023. Mike was a Jackson native born October 17, 1962 and the son of Floyd and Betty Jo Seaton. He attended Faith Baptist Church in Utica. Mike enjoyed cars, ATV riding and he loved spending time with family and friends....
Erin Ann Smith
Jul 24, 2023
Erin Ann Smith (75) passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023. She was born July 9, 1948 to Harvey Lee Berry and Mabel Erin Castleberry Berry.
Everyone knew her as Ann. Ann never met a stranger. She loved to meet and get to know people. Ann retired from bookkeeping after many years working for Laird Sand and Gravel Company...
Bobby Palmer
Jul 22, 2023
Bobby Palmer, age 74 – died Saturday, July 22, 2023, at his residence in Florence, MS. Bobby was born January 7, 1949, in Jackson, MS the son of Andrew Dow Palmer and Mary Fuller Palmer.
The family will receive friends Friday, July 28, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at...
Rebecca Bishop
Jul 20, 2023
Rebecca “Becky” Ann Morrow Bishop of Florence, MS was born on September 14th, 1948, and went to be with the Lord on July 20th, 2023. She graduated from Central High School in 1966 and worked for the Veteran’s Affairs department as a Disability Rating Specialist for over 38 years. She loved her family and spending time with her children...
Jodi Jackson Taylor
Jul 19, 2023
Jodi Jackson Taylor passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the age of 51 in her home after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Jodi was born September 25, 1971 in Jackson, MS. She was the daughter of Earle and Mickie Jackson of Terry, MS. She graduated from Forest Hill High School in 1989 and later pursued her career in...
Marguerite Sebren
Jul 19, 2023
Mrs. Marguerite S. Sebren left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in Jackson, MS. She was 86 years old. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will follow at 11:00. Interment will be at Clear Branch Cemetery in...
William "Bill" Eugene Ferguson
Jul 18, 2023
William (Bill) Eugene Ferguson, 71, a resident of Florence, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
Bill was a 1970 graduate of Forest Hill High School. He served in Air National Guard for six years. Bill was a master plumber and worked in the plumbing industry for fifty years.
Bill was preceded in death by...
Newton Mason
Jul 18, 2023
Mr. Newton Mason passed away on July 18, 2023, in Jackson, MS. He was born on September 23, 1941, in Magee, MS to Robert F. Mason and Velma Henderson Mason. He was one of 12 children for the Masons. Mr. Mason was a Master welder and plumber, and a long-time member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union #619. His career...
Gloria Janet Pickering-Bethany
Jul 17, 2023
Gloria Janet Pickering Bethany passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, July 17, 2023. She was 89 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence.
Mrs. Janet was born on March 17, 1934, to John Everett Pickering and Nannie Lou Cook Pickering in...
David Hawthorne
Jul 16, 2023
David Hawthorne was ushered into his heavenly home on Sunday, July 16, 2023. He was born June 16, 1937, in Rankin County, where he lived his entire life.
David worked as an accountant in the truck-trailer industry until his retirement and garnered many coworkers who became great life-time friends. David was a charter member of the Exchange Club of Richland....
Charlotte Carol Saxton
Jul 13, 2023
Charlotte Carol Saxton took the hand of her Lord and Savior and walked through the pearly gates of Heaven on Thursday, July 13, 2023. She was 83 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. A graveside service will follow at 12:00...
Virginia "Ginger" Mangum Smith
Jul 12, 2023
Virginia “Ginger” Mangum Smith, 87, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Villa South Assisted Living in Florence. Visitation is from 5:00-8:00pm Friday, July 14, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence and from 10:00-11:00am Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Wesleyanna United Methodist Church in Star with services beginning at 11:00am. Interment will be in Wesleyanna Cemetery. Reverend Heather Hensarling...
Gene H. Wade
Jul 11, 2023
Gene Hurtis Wade died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Ridgeland MS on July 11, 2023. He was born in Columbus, GA on February 5, 1926, to Gordon and Evie Wade. He was the eldest of 7. He is survived by his sister Francis. James, David, Lyndol, Ray and Bennie, all preceded him in death.
He joined the...
Michael "Mike" Wayne McGraw
Jul 7, 2023
Michael W. McGraw, 67, of Terry, MS, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 7, 2023. Mr. McGraw was born January 29, 1956, to William Wayne McGraw and Betty Staggs McGraw.
He was a retired medical supplies salesman, avid hunter, and passionate outdoorsman. Mr. McGraw was a member of First Baptist Church of Jackson, MS.
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Kitty Paulette Roberts Vaughn
Jul 7, 2023
Mrs. Kitty Paulette Roberts Vaughn, age 80, passed away at her home in Florence, MS, surrounded by her family Friday, July 7, 2023. She was born November 12, 1942, in Attala County, MS, the daughter of Ed and Katie Bell Roberts.
The family will receive friends Monday, July 10 from 12 noon until the 2 p.m. service at Chancellor Funeral...
Martha Virginia Hix
Jul 7, 2023
Martha Virginia Hix passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, July 7, 2023. She was 85 years old. The family will have a graveside service on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS.
Martha was born on February 22, 1938, to Elwin and Ethel Watkins in Lena, Mississippi. She worked for...
David Leo Love
Jul 6, 2023
David Leo Love, a connoisseur of a good joke, great music, and all things Mississippi State died exactly one week shy of his 85th birthday on Thursday, July 6, 2023, in Clinton, Ms. Born July 13, 1938, in Columbus, MS, to Leo and Margaret Love.
David grew up on Leavell Woods Drive in South Jackson and studied piano under Mrs....
Billie Irene Williams-Byrd
Jul 5, 2023
Billie Irene Williams Byrd passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, in Jackson, MS. She was 87 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Star Baptist Church in Star, MS. The funeral service will begin at 3:00 p.m.
Mrs. Billie was born on...
Timothy Davis Boyles
Jul 4, 2023
Timothy Davis Boyles slipped away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Flowood, MS. He was 41 years old.
Tim was born on November 27, 1981, to Jimmy Roy Boyles and Maxine Davis Lowery in Jackson, MS. Tim lived most of his life here, but resided in Florida for 10 years before moving back home. Tim loved music and watching horror...
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