Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.
Joseph DePriest
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...
Glenna Swearingen Coleman
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...
Vickie Lou Johnson
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,...
James Charles Kilpatrick
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...
James William Taylor, Sr
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...
Joyce Bolton Harris
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...
Wayne Lawrence Simpson, Jr
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...
Louise Young Grice Montgomery
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...
Liam Fiallos
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...
Charles "Charlie" Edward Sikes
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...
Shirley Omega Ford
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...
Lawrence Knox Taylor
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...
George Smith
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...
Louis C Smith
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...
Dolores Vermal Winterstein
Sep 12, 2023
Dolores Thompson Winterstein, 89, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2023, after a short illness.
Mrs. Winterstein is preceded in death by her husband of fifty-eight years, Jack D. Winterstein; parents, Johnie and Rachel Thompson; and her sister, Doris Jones. Dolores is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Gail Kramer (David); and granddaughter, Rebecca Guion Burton (Trey).
Dolores was a beloved...
Pearl Annette Wingo
Sep 12, 2023
Pearl Annette Guinn Wingo went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, in Flowood, MS. She was 73 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. A graveside service will take place at...
Effie H. Seward
Sep 10, 2023
Effie H. Seward, known affectionately as Dell, left an indelible mark on the lives of those she encountered. Born on July 31, 1951, in Jackson, Mississippi, to Warren Harding Hancock and Johnnie Mae Downs Hancock.
Mrs. Dell had a profound impact on her family and friends. Her journey on this earth came to an end on September 10,...
Dolores Guidry
Sep 7, 2023
Dolores “Dee” Ann Guidry, 59, of Brandon, passed away at home on September 7, 2023. She was the loving wife of Steve L. Guidry. They shared 17 years of marriage together.
Born in Jackson, MS, on August 31, 1964, she was the daughter of the late Otis Clifton Boydston and Christina Medin Boydston. She was employed as an Insurance...
Lana Denise Clark
Sep 5, 2023
Lana Denise Clark passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, in Jackson, MS. She was 67 years old.
Lana was born on July 14, 1956, to Donald Eugene and Mildred Francis Davidson in Clovis, New Mexico. She was raised in Olathe, KS, but has lived in Mississippi for the past 10 years and has lived in Clinton for the past...
Mary Janette Harris
Sep 4, 2023
Mary Janette Harris, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on September 4, 2023 in Clinton, Mississippi. Born on March 19, 1931 to Wyatt Gordon "Jim" Thomas and Mattie Huff Thomas in Holly Bluff, Mississippi. Mrs. Mary's life was marked by selflessness and a deep love for her family and community.Mrs. Mary's early years were shaped by her passion...
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