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Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Ruth Bearden

Ruth Bearden

Aug 13, 2008

Lena Ruth Hawkins Bearden\ Pearl\ \ Ruth Bearden, "Grandma Digger," age 89, was born November 20, 1918 in Dublin, MS and passed away August 13, 2008 in Jackson, MS.\ \ She lived in numerous small towns throughout MS as a child growing up and in Jackson until 1974 when she moved to Pearl and resided until her death.\ \ She...

Margery Burnham

Margery Burnham

Aug 9, 2008

Mrs. Margery Collier Holliday Burnham, 86, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland.\ \ Visitation will be 1 until the 2pm service time Monday, August 11, 2008 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Burial will follow at Lone Star Cemetery near Collins.\ \ Mrs. Burnham was born in Carthage and lived...

Allen Lichte

Allen Lichte

Aug 6, 2008

Mr. Allen Lewis Lichte, 68, fought a courageous battle with cancer for 13 years and went to be with his Lord on August 6, 2008 at the University Medical Center. Visitation will be Friday 5-8 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with interment following at Florence City...

Allene Nicholson

Allene Nicholson

Aug 5, 2008

Allene Nicholson, 84,passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Visitation will be 6-8pm Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Services will be 10am Thursday in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Lakewood South.\ \ Mrs. Nicholson was born April 18, 1924 in Benton, MS to Monroe and Middie Madeline Pierce....

Teresa Duncan

Teresa Duncan

Aug 5, 2008

Teresa Diane Duncan, 40, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2008 in Dover Delaware while visiting her son and granddaughter. Visitation will be 5-8pm Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram and 1:00pm until the 4:00pm service time Sunday at New Haven Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Terry Cemetery.\ \ Mrs. Duncan was born November 23, 1967...

Sarah Jean Graham

Sarah Jean Graham

Aug 4, 2008

Sarah Jean Graham, 77, passed away Monday, August 4, 2008 at her home in Terry.\ \ Mrs. Graham was born December 13, 1930 in Jackson, MS. She was a homemaker who had lived in the area for 16 years having come from Alaska and was of the Catholic faith.\ \ Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Graham of Terry; sons, Frankie...

Angelo Bianca

Angelo Bianca

Aug 3, 2008

Mr. Angelo Raymond Bianca, 59, died at his home in Florence, Sunday, August 3, 2008. Visitation will be Friday, August 8th from 6-8 p.m.following a Rosary Service at 5 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home Chapel in Florence. Services will be Saturday at St. Jude Catholic Church in Pearl at 10 a.m. Interment will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the...

Jacquita (Jo) Cox

Jacquita (Jo) Cox

Aug 1, 2008

Jacquita (Jo) Cox, 71, went to be with the Lord Friday, August 1, 2008 at her home in Jackson. Visitation will be 10:00am until the 2:00pm funeral service Saturday, August 2, 2008 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow in Lakewood South.\ \ Mrs. Cox was born February 8, 1937 in Jackson, MS to Wiley Hugh and Lonnie...

Emma Lee Hall Sumrall

Emma Lee Hall Sumrall

Jul 31, 2008

Emma Lee Hall Sumrall of Raymond left her earthly home and family on July 31, 2008 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. Visitation will be Sunday, August 3, from 2:00-5:00p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Visitation will begin Monday at 10:00a.m. at Raymond Road Baptist Church in Jackson with funeral services to follow at 11:00a.m. Graveside service will follow...

Reggie Hodges

Reggie Hodges

Jul 30, 2008

Mr. Lee Reginald "Reggie" Hodges, 73, died peacefully at his home in Florence, Wednesday, July 30, 2008. Visitation will be Friday, August 1, from 5-8 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence and Saturday at 9 a.m. until services at 10 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Clear Branch Cemetery.\ \ Mr. Hodges was a truck...

Rhonda Peavy

Rhonda Peavy

Jul 25, 2008

Rhonda Lee Pevey,36, passed away Friday, July 25, 2008 at UMC in Jackson.

Michael McIntosh

Michael McIntosh

Jul 22, 2008

Michael Douglas McIntosh, 53, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at UMC in Jackson.\ \ Mr. McIntosh was born in Los Angeles, CA on January 21, 1955. A Veteran of the U.S. Navy he worked as a service tech for Bay Technical Associates.\ \ Survivors include his two sons, Shawn McIntosh of Kiln, Ms and Seth McIntosh of Colorado.

Charles McWilliams

Charles McWilliams

Jul 21, 2008

Charles Ray McWilliams, 74 , passed away Monday, July 21, 2008 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be 6-8pm Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Services will be 10am Thursday in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Rosemont Gardens.\ \ Mr. McWilliams was born November 8, 1933 in Simpson County, Ms...

Lola Lynell Lane

Lola Lynell Lane

Jul 20, 2008

Lola Lynell Waltman Lane, 82, passed away on Sunday, July 20. \ \ Mrs. Lane was born April 12, 1926, to Jack Thomas and Eula Mae Waltman in Newhebron, Mississippi, and was the oldest of five children. In 1946, she married Talmage Berry Lane. Married for 46 years, he preceded her in death in 1994.\ \ Mrs. Lane served as...

Lola Oreadus Walker

Lola Oreadus Walker

Jul 18, 2008

\ Oreadus Walker\ Florence, MS\ \ \ Oreadus Walker, 67, left this life on Friday July 18, 2008 at MS Baptist Medical Center. Funeral Service is 2pm today at Chancellor Funeral home Byram with interment to follow in the Terry Cemetery.\ \ Mrs. Walker the daughter of Sam and Grace Barron McDonald was a life long resident of this area,...

Ralph Bell

Ralph Bell

Jul 18, 2008

Mr. Ralph Bedford Bell, 85, passed away Friday morning at the VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be Sunday, 2-5 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence and 9 a.m. at Wesleyanna UMC prior to the 10 a.m. service. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park.\ \ Ralph was born in Star, MS on May 21, 1923. He...

Travis Short

Travis Short

Jul 16, 2008

Travis D. Short, 72, died at his home in Clinton, MS July 16, 2008. Visitation will be Friday, July 18, 2008 from 5:00 to 8:00pm at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00am Saturday, July 19, 2008 in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Lakewood Memorial Park.\ \ Mr. Short was an electrician for...

Marion Parker

Marion Parker

Jul 14, 2008

Marion (Chief) F. Parker, Jr. 82, passed away Monday, July 14, 2008 at CMMC.\ \ Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, Mississippi with the funeral service at Chancellor on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. with graveside services immediately following at Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery...

Martin Guy

Martin Guy

Jul 13, 2008

Guy Leon Martin,79 , of Byram died July 13?, 2008 at St. Dominics Hospital in Jackson.\ Family and friends will gather at Lakeshore Congregational Methodist Church, 6880 Siwell Rd., in Byram at 6pm on Thursday, July 17, 2008 followed by a celebration of his life memorial service at 7:00pm.\ \ Mr. Martin was born in Mobile, Al on January 21,...

Homer Lee Thomas

Homer Lee Thomas

Jul 7, 2008

Homer Lee Thomas, 71, owner of H.L.Thomas Tree Service, went on his final fishing trip Monday evening July 7th from his home. Visitation will be held Thursday July 10th from 5 until 8pm at Chancellor Funeral Home of Byram. Funeral services will be Friday at 2pm at the funeral home.\ \ Mr. Thomas was born the son of Clyde and...

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