Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.
Hilda Sue Burchfield
Feb 10, 2023
Hilda Sue Burchfield went to be with the Lord, Friday February 10, 2023, at Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood. The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 15, 2023, beginning at 5:00 PM, followed by a Celebration of her life at 6:00 PM all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS.
Sue was born in Saltillo, MS on May 26,...
Misty Dawn Baldwin
Feb 7, 2023
Misty Dawn Baldwin passed away in her home on February 8th, 2023.
Misty was born January 18th, 1975, to Kelly and Charles Martinez. She graduated from Cibola High School in 1994 and advanced to college where she earned her bachelor’s degree in education. Misty was passionate about music her entire life and endeavored to share that passion with...
Janice E. Gorman
Feb 7, 2023
Mrs. Janice E. Gorman, 97 years of age, departed this world February 7, 2023, at the home of her cousin, BJ and Joan Belk in Byram where she resided for the past 6 years.
Janice was born February 13, 1925, in Ft. Worth, Texas. She was the only child of Edgar “Doc” Echols and Lillian Sorrels, a Mississippi native. She...
James Marcus Kirby
Feb 7, 2023
Mr. James Marcus “Mark” Kirby passed away February 7, 2023, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson. He was 71 years old. He was one of three children born to James David Kirby and Dorothy Barnett of Philadelphia, MS. A beloved member of Alta Woods Baptist Church of Jackson, Mr. Kirby taught Sunday School, held prayer meetings, and served on several committees...
Doris Irene Blount
Feb 4, 2023
Doris Irene “Rene” Blount passed from this life on February 4, 2023, at Willow Creek Retirement Home in Byram, following a lengthy illness. She was born June 1, 1934, in Baird, MS to Gordie Ances Watkins and Evelyn Inez Trice.
Mrs. Blount was known by everyone who loved her as “Rene”. She loved her church, Springs Praise Church and was...
Jack Sumrall, Jr
Feb 4, 2023
Jack D. Sumrall Jr., age 71, passed away on Saturday, February 4. 2023, following a brief illness. Jack worked for many years as a self-employed computer programmer and computer tech. He is survived by his wife, Ilene, his beloved son Benjamin (Misty), and much loved grandson, Lochlan; by his stepfather, Charles W. Magee (Becky), sisters, Celia Jean Myers and...
Judith Mae Ray
Feb 4, 2023
To my dearest mom, this comes as a shock to me that I have to write your obituary this early in my life on a Monday afternoon February 6, 2023, just 3 days after you passed away. We knew you would be around for a long time, but God has decided to take you home into his loving and gracious...
Nancy Rae Travelstead
Feb 4, 2023
Ms. Nancy Rae Travelstead passed away at age 91, on February 4, 2023 at the Waterford Senior Living in Ridgeland. Ms Nancy was born July 14, 1931, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Ira Hynes McDaniel and Pearl Allen. Ms. Nancy was loved by her family and was always there for them when they needed her. She was a hardworking woman...
Sammie Lou Tubby
Feb 3, 2023
Mrs. Sammie Tubby, 81, went to be with the lord on Friday, February 3, 2023, at her home in Byram surrounded by her family. The Family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, February 6, 2023, from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. and again on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. until the 1:00 p.m. hour of service at Chancellor...
James Aaron Moran
Jan 30, 2023
James Aaron Moran of Richland, MS passed away January 30, 2023. He was 38 years old. James was born in Jackson, MS on November 20, 1984 to Charles Moran, Jr. and Cheryl Redmond Brock.
James was a man with a big heart that loved his family. As a young boy he played soccer until he was 18 and then enjoyed watching...
Vivian Cothen
Jan 30, 2023
Mrs. Vivian Weimer Cothen was born January 11, 1926, and passed away on January 30, 2023. A celebration of her life and graveside services will be held at the Pavilion at Lakewood Cemetery on Clinton Boulevard at noon on Saturday.
Vivian was married to D.D. “Buddy” Weimer, Jr. for 55 years. God blessed them with two sons, Chuck and Randy. ...
Gertude Bray Wilbourn
Jan 30, 2023
Mrs. Gertrude Bray Wilbourn went home to be with the Lord, January 30. 2023. She was 92 years old. Born to Edgar Bray, Sr and Bevis Thigpen in Houlka, MS. Mrs. Gertrude was a proud member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and worked 36 years for South Central Bell. She and her husband of 62 years, Hershel Wilbourn, lived...
Joseph Taylor Anderson
Jan 27, 2023
Joseph "Joe" Taylor Anderson, 76, of Raymond Mississippi, surrounded by his wife and family, was called home to be with the Lord January 27th, 2023. Services will be held February 1st, 2023 at 10am, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, with bro. Tim Vowell officiating.
Burial to follow at City of Raymond Cemetery under the direction of Chancellor Funeral Home.
Visitation...
Joseph "Clay" Groom
Jan 26, 2023
Joseph “Clay” Groom, also known as “Poppy” passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, January 26, 2023. He was 63 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, February 3, 2023, from 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, February 4, 2023, from 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The memorial service will...
Robert Andrew "Andy" Vinzant
Jan 25, 2023
Robert Andrew “Andy” Vinzant passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. He was 56 years old. Family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. and again on Thursday, February 9, 2023, from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The Funeral service will follow the visitation...
Kevin Maddox
Jan 24, 2023
Kevin P Maddox passed into the loving arms of his Savior Jesus Christ, Tuesday, January 24th, 2023, at his home in Pearl, MS. Kevin was 62 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 30, 2023, followed by the funeral at 2:00 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at...
Jessie Lavon Grace
Jan 24, 2023
Mr. Jessie Lavon Grace passed into the arms of our Lord on January 24, 2023, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. He was 79 years old. Mr. Lavon was one of nine children born to Jessie Grace and Catherine Anderson Grace. He and his wife, Sandra Ruth had two sons, Michael and Preston. He owned and operated Metro Painting and valued...
Katie McFarland Goolsby
Jan 24, 2023
Katie McFarland Goolsby of Brownsville, Mississippi, went Home to be with her Savior on January 24, 2023.
She was born on March 6, 1941, to W.L. and Eunice Franklin McFarland in Yazoo County, Mississippi. She married her sweetheart, Raymond, on May 31, 1959, shortly after graduating high school. In their almost 64 years of marriage, they raised two...
Susan Johnson
Jan 24, 2023
Susan Linda Johnson, 74, ran into the arms of her Lord at 6:50am January 24, 2023, while surrounded by the love of her family. She was born March 4, 1948 in Tampa, Florida. She attended numerous schools growing up and graduated from Springwoods High School in Houston, Texas in 1966. After attending business school, she became a traffic director of...
Dr. Clyde James Lewis, Jr
Jan 24, 2023
Dr. Clyde James Lewis, Jr., lovingly known as CJ or Doc, 82, of Terry, MS, took his final breath on January 24, 2023 as he went peacefully home to Heaven surrounded by his devoted wife, Laura Lewis, and his closest loved ones.
Doc was a valued member of his community. He was most known for his dedicated work in the...
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