Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mar 30, 2023

Sam Glenn Sandifer passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at his home in Florence. He was 59 years old.  The family will receive friends for visitation from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2023, and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Monday, April 3, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will follow at...

Mar 29, 2023

Gilda Summerlin, aged 92, died quietly in her home on Wednesday, March 29,2023. She was born Gilda Santoianni in Forenza Italy June 25, 1930. She met her husband of 56 years during the post war occupation of Italy and married him in three different ceremonies owing to the need for religious and governmental requirements. She had her first child Kathy...

Mar 26, 2023

Doyle Van Cole passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday, March 26,2023 in Jackson, Mississippi.  He was 61 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence.  The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m.

Doyle was born on December 15, 1961, to...

Mar 21, 2023

Mrs. Bessie LaNelle “Nell” Owens of Byram passed away March 21, 2023, at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS.   Mrs. Nell was 92 years of age.  Born May 8, 1930, to Mark Collins and Velma Annice Keys of Covington County, MS.  She was a graduate of Salem High School and a “standout” basketball player. She met and married A.C....

Mar 21, 2023

Mary Lois Gregory Thomason passed from this life into the next on Tuesday, the 21st of March 2023.  She was born to Ethel Prestridge Gregory and Hilbun Gregory on July 19, 1939, in Hattiesburg, MS.  She attended Jackson Public Schools.  She met and married Billy E. Thomason on August 17, 1957.  They went to Japan while Billy was stationed in...

Mar 16, 2023

James “Jimmy” Alvin Ferrell, 86, passed away at UMMC on Thursday, March 16, 2023.  There will be a graveside service on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Sharon Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Magee, MS. Please join us in remembrance of Jimmy’s life.

Jimmy was born on February 20, 1937, to the late James Denver Ferrell and Mabel Owens...

Mar 16, 2023

 

James R. Bowers (Jim) beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, friend, retired educator, and leader passed on March 16th, 2023 to reside in his heavenly home. His hobbies included fixing all things, exploring the outdoors, watching football, basketball, and baseball, as well as spending time with family and friends. 

 

Jim was born and raised on a cotton farm in...

Mar 15, 2023

Earl “Frankie” Graves of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Columbia.  He was 62 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The memorial service will follow at 3:00 p.m.

Frankie was born on October 18, 1960, to Earl and Rebecca Graves...

Mar 13, 2023

Mar 11, 2023

Mrs. Mavis Frederick Nail passed away March 11, 2023, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS.  She was 93 years old.  She was one of seven children born to Elmer Frederick and Willie Kennedy Frederick of Smithville, MS.  A graduate of Smithville High School, she attended Hinds Junior College on a basketball scholarship and graduated with an associate degree in...

Mar 11, 2023

Our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Wade Ellison Morrison, passed away into the loving arms of Jesus on March 11th at the age of 83.  Wade was born to the late Doyle and Nellie Pearl Morrison on December 6, 1939 in Utica Mississippi. He was raised in Utica and attended Utica High School where he met the love of his...

Mar 10, 2023

 

Ella Wease Brock passed away into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, March 10, 2023, in Wakonda, SD She was 86 years old.  There will be a graveside service at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Clear Branch Church Cemetery in Florence.

Mrs. Ella Wease was born on June 30, 1936, to the late J. L....

Mar 8, 2023

John Chris Bowman Sr. passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Flowood.  He was 50 years old.  The family will receive friends for visitation from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The Memorial service will follow at 2:00p.m.

Chris was born to John Randolph Bowman and...

Mar 8, 2023

Inge Gerda Thibodeaux passed away into the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.  She was 88 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. Burial will take place at Glenwood Cemetery in Richland...

Mar 7, 2023

James Clifton “Cliff” Prince, age 78, passed from this life early Tuesday morning, March 7, 2023, at Willow Creek Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Byram, MS.  He was known to friends and family as Cliff.  Cliff was born to Allen Clifton Prince and Winnie Doris Bishop of Laurel, MS.  He graduated with the class of 1962 at George S. Gardiner...

Mar 7, 2023

Frank Thomas Polo passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.  He was 59 years old.  The family will receive friends for visitation 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The celebration of his life will follow the visitation at 12:00 p.m.

Frank was born on September 15, 1963, to Frank Peter Polo and...

Mar 7, 2023

Kenneth Wyalon Saxton passed away into the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at his home in Florence.  He was 77 years old.  The family will receive friends for visitation from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence.  The funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow immediately after...

Mar 7, 2023

On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, Tommie Dell Roberts, loving mother, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 71.  The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence and 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Little Flock Primitive Baptist Church in Richland. The funeral service will...

Mar 5, 2023

Patricia Hunt never met a stranger. She was a kind and giving person. Her compassion enabled her to always see both sides of a story and offer unbiased advice. She was also a fighter. She survived cancer twice in her lifetime with very small odds. She put her best foot forward in any situation with a positive attitude. She built...

Mar 2, 2023

Mr. James Russell Pettigrew, Sr., age 77 – died Thursday, March 2, 2023, at his residence in Braxton, MS. He was born September 9, 1945, in Ruleville, MS, the son of Sebron Russell and Emma Virginia Bowman Pettigrew. He has been a longtime resident of the Braxton area and a member of New Covenant Church, Harrisville, MS for 33 years.

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