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Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Arvindkumar I. Patel

Arvindkumar I. Patel

Nov 18, 2023

Arvindbhai Isvharbhai Patel, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and a friend, who passed away on November 18,2023 at the age of 76 in Jackson, Mississippi. Born on  October 20, 1947, in Gangpur town situated in taluka palsana, in state of Gujarat, India to deceased father Ishvarbhai Patel and mother Deviben Patel.

Arvindbhai is survived by far large loving family, his...

Harold Lloyd Green

Harold Lloyd Green

Nov 17, 2023

Harold Lloyd Green, 96, of Florence, MS passed from this life into his Heavenly home on November 17, 2023, at the Mississippi State Veterans Home in Collins, MS.  He was born May 24, 1927, in Ouachita Parish, LA to William Lloyd and Alma Payne Green.  He moved to Mississippi with his family at an early age and attended Central High...

Ryan Thomas Roberts

Ryan Thomas Roberts

Nov 15, 2023

Ryan Thomas Roberts, a devoted son, loving father, and brother, passed away on November 15, 2023 in Jackson, MS. Born on July 4, 1999, to Harry W. Evans and Nancy Diane Hallum. Ryan's early years were marked by his passion for helping others. Before his deployment, he selflessly volunteered as a youth firefighter in Terry. His commitment to serving his community...

Michael Higgins Sr.

Michael Higgins Sr.

Nov 14, 2023

Michael Higgins Sr. passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, in Jackson, MS. He was 63 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. A graveside service will follow at Terry Cemetery in Terry, MS.

Michael was born on February 1, 1960, in Morton,...

Elaine Marie Figuero

Elaine Marie Figuero

Nov 14, 2023

Elaine Marie Figuero departed from this earth on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, in Kenner, LA.  She was 73 years old. The graveside service will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 18, 2023, in the Garden of Memories in Florence, MS.

Elaine was born on November 19, 1949, to James Kenny and Florence Murphy Kenny in New Orleans, LA. She...

Gene Maxwell Hooks

Gene Maxwell Hooks

Nov 14, 2023

Gene Maxwell Hooks passed from this life into his Heavenly home on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, in Florence, MS surrounded by his family. He was 78 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., with the funeral service following at 12:00 p.m. Friday, November 17, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. Interment will...

Cazy Gene Odom

Cazy Gene Odom

Nov 13, 2023

Cazy Gene Odom, affectionately known as Buster, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2023. He was born on July 8, 1953, to Cazy Marion Odom and Oneida Staires Odom of Jackson.Buster was a business owner in the construction industry for many years. He was an avid fan of NASCAR, he followed the sport closely and found excitement in every race. ...

Betty M. Duncan

Betty M. Duncan

Nov 12, 2023

 

Betty M. Duncan passed away November 12, 2023 at her residence in Byram, MS with her loving family. She was 93. Betty was born February 10, 1930 in Wichita Falls, TX to the late Alvin C. and Virgie Stewart Gober. She was a child of the Great Depression and encountered many trials as a youth.

Betty grew up...

Terrance "T.J." Lee Hall Jr.

Terrance "T.J." Lee Hall Jr.

Nov 11, 2023

Terrance Lee Hall Jr., 54, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2023, at St. Dominic’s Hospital, in Jackson, MS. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Byram.T.J., as all his friends knew him, was born in Tampa, FL, August 4, 1969. He was most recently employed with Stevens Towing...

Gary Pope

Gary Pope

Nov 10, 2023

Mr. Gary Frank Pope, age 61, died Friday, November 10, 2023, at University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 12 noon until 2:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home, Byram. The service will begin at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Terry Cemetery, Terry, MS.

He was...

Tommy R Sullivan

Tommy R Sullivan

Nov 10, 2023

Tommy Ray Sullivan, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on November 10, 2023, at the age of 73 in Terry, MS. Born on November 5, 1950, in Hattiesburg to James Dallas Sullivan and Bobbie Nell Sheppard.

Tommy was a hardworking individual who dedicated 31 years of his life to Delphi Automotive in Clinton, MS before retiring as...

Carl Dillon Hollingsworth

Carl Dillon Hollingsworth

Nov 8, 2023

Carl Dillon Hollingsworth, a beloved member of the community, passed away on November 8, 2023, in Jackson, Mississippi. Born on November 23, 1945, in Jackson to Neal Dillon Hollingsworth and Irene Ables Hollingsworth, Carl led a life filled with dedication to his family and numerous accomplishments.Carl retired from his career as the facilities designer at AT&T after an impressive 51...

Bobby Preston Dent

Bobby Preston Dent

Nov 8, 2023

Bobby Preston Dent departed this earth on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, in Collins, MS. He was 79 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 10, 2023, and from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. and the...

Merle Nelson

Merle Nelson

Nov 6, 2023

Merle Laverne Nelson, Jr. departed from the earth on Monday, November 6, 2023, at his home in Florence, MS after his battle with Glioblastoma. He was 71 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Florence. The memorial service will follow at 12:00 p.m. There...

Clenties Geraldine Hewitt

Clenties Geraldine Hewitt

Nov 4, 2023

Clenties Geraldine Hewitt, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on November 4th, 2023 in Jackson, MS. She was born on February 23rd, 1939 to Smiley George Bowman and Nellie Ray Britt Bowman in Jackson, MS.Mrs. Geraldine was known for her nurturing and caring nature. Her family was the center of her world, and she took immense pride...

Gail Marie Capton

Gail Marie Capton

Nov 3, 2023



Gail Marie Capton, 68, passed away with her brothers by her side on Friday, November 3, 2023. She was a resident of Clinton, MS and lived most of her life in Jackson, MS. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, as well as a friend to everyone she met. She was always up for a good practical joke.

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Seisel Douglas Campbell

Seisel Douglas Campbell

Nov 3, 2023

Seisel Douglas Campbell, 85, of Florence passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, November 3rd, 2023. He was surrounded by his sons. He is now rejoicing in being reunited with his wife of 62 years, Jane “Grann” Campbell, and his daughter, Donna Ruth Nichols, in heaven. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday,...

Etta Rae Courtney

Etta Rae Courtney

Nov 3, 2023

Etta Rae Courtney, 82, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023. She was a long-time resident of Florence, MS. There will be a graveside service held in her honor on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Florence City Cemetery.

Etta Rae was born on December 13, 1940, in Crystal Springs, MS. She served as a mail carrier for...

Oscar Lee Quimby

Oscar Lee Quimby

Nov 1, 2023

Oscar Lee Quimby, 76 of Star, MS passed away in his home on November 1, 2023, due to heart complications. Oscar was the baby of seven children born to Myrtle and William Quimby of Brandon, MS. Oscar was a high school graduate of Clinton High School where he played on the football team for several years.

Oscar worked as a...

Linda Gayle Quinnelly

Linda Gayle Quinnelly

Oct 26, 2023

Our mother was a singer, musician, nature lover and artist. She loved life and all the people in it. Always had kind words to everyone she met. Mama found comfort setting in the woods listening to the birds and feeling the wind blow through the trees. This was her Heaven on earth. She gave all her love to her girls,...

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