Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.
Linda Susan Bishoff
Sep 25, 2024
Linda Susan Bishoff passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in Brandon, MS. She was 64 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for a Memorial visitation from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS.
Linda was born on August 19, 1960, in Biloxi, MS. She grew up in Jackson but...
Jack Coulson
Sep 21, 2024
Jack M. Coulson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated public servant, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024, in Terry, Mississippi, at the age of 70. Born on June 8, 1954, in Abilene, Texas to Jack Leonard Coulson and Ruth Lacour Coulson.
Jack led a life characterized by his unwavering commitment to helping others and his extensive career in...
Greg Cumberland
Sep 21, 2024
Clinton Gregory “Greg” Cumberland of Byram was born April 12, 1957, to Tommy and Ruby Joyce Hinton Cumberland in Mendenhall, Mississippi. He passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024.
Greg worked for the government as a very talented aircraft painter and worked there until his retirement. He was a member of Skyway Hills Baptist Church in Pearl, MS for over 30...
Joe Ogletree
Sep 20, 2024
Thomas Joseph (Joe) Ogletree was born in McLeod, Mississippi, in Noxubee County on June 3, 1934, to Fred and Imogene Ogletree. When he was 8 years old his family moved to the town of Macon.
Joe graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in horticulture in 1956. He participated in the ROTC while at MSU and after graduation he entered...
Gregory Sparkman
Sep 17, 2024
Gregory Sparkman was born August 22, 1963 to RC "Bull" Sparkman and Maggie Lee Elbert Sparkman. He had one brother, Gary Sparkman. He was born and raised in Jackson Mississippi, played football and loved his family.
Gregory graduated from Murrah High School in 1981. He spent 8 years as a Special Forces soldier. Going from a weapons specialist to a Physicians...
Kathryn Lucas
Sep 17, 2024
Kathryn Lorraine Pleasant Lucas lost her battle with cancer on September 17, 2024. She was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, on October 24, 1953.
Kathy was a proud member of a military family who enjoyed living in several states and countries during her childhood. While living in Germany, she graduated from Frankfurt American High School as part of the class...
Nelma Allen
Sep 14, 2024
Nelma Allen, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2024, in Raymond, Mississippi, at the age of 87. Born on December 23, 1936, to Harry B. Gambrell and Opal McIntosh Gambrell, in Summerland, Mississippi.
Nelma completed her education at Culkin Academy in Vicksburg, graduating in 1954. On December 15, 1957, Nelma married Virgil, the...
John Frederic Harper
Sep 14, 2024
John Frederic Harper of Florence, MS passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at St. Dominic's Memorial Hospital in Jackson. He was surrounded by his family after a short illness with West Nile Virus.
John was born October 26, 1944, in Belknap, Illinois, to Helen and Tod Harper. He attended Southern Illinois University where he obtained...
Larry Dewayne Vaughn
Sep 10, 2024
Larry Dewayne Vaughn passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, in Florence, MS. He was 73 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. A graveside service will follow in the Garden of Memories.
Larry was born on October 15, 1950, to...
Carolyn Sue Evans
Sep 8, 2024
Carolyn Sue Evans, lovingly known as "Sue," was born on April 27, 1937, in Wisner, Louisiana to John Thomas Keen and Linah Lee Newsome Keen. She peacefully passed away into the arms of Jesus on September 8, 2024, at St. Dominics Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi, surrounded by the love of her family.
A dedicated educator, Sue obtained her master's degree in...
Thomas "Tommy" Michael Costigan
Sep 8, 2024
Thomas “Tommy” Michael Costigan passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, in Jackson, MS. He was 72 years old.
Tommy was born on January 10, 1952, to Aaron Costigan and Elizabeth Nellie Hagerty Costigan in Colorado Springs, CO. He was a very hard-working man, always providing for his family. Tommy took a lot of pride in his job as a Freight...
Rita Fay Roberts
Sep 7, 2024
Rita Fay Roberts, beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away on September 7, 2024, Terry, Mississippi. She was born on July 24, 1948, to Emmitt Bowman and Lera Waldon Bowman of Brookhaven, Mississippi. She spent over 15 years in Texas and the past 8 years in Many, LA. She attended Lloyd Star and was a member of Friendship...
Margie Ann Cumberland
Sep 5, 2024
Margie Ann Gray Cumberland, 87, of Florence passed away on Thursday, September 5th, 2024. The family will receive friends for visitation from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Marvin United Methodist Church in Florence. The memorial service will follow the visitation at 3:00 p.m.
Margie was born on October 10, 1936, to Otis Gray and Ozema McClain Gray in...
James Harry Barkley
Sep 5, 2024
James Harry Barkley, lovingly called “Harry”, passed away after a brief illness at Madison Home Place on September 5, 2024, at the the age of 94. Harry was born February 9, 1930, in Iuka, Mississippi to Dr. James Wesley Barkley of Cotton Plant, MS and Iva Manning Powell of Chalybeate, MS. The family moved to Belzoni, MS several years later...
William Waid Ross
Sep 1, 2024
William Waid Ross, fondly known as "Bill," passed away September 1, 2024. He was born on July 1, 1936, in Jackson, Mississippi to Joseph Jared Ross and Mary Louise Davis Ross.
He lived a life marked by dedication and passion, particularly for the cattle industry, where he devoted most of his professional years. Bill began his career at Quinn Brothers Stockyard...
Prentiss Fletcher
Aug 31, 2024
Prentiss Ester Fletcher went to his Heavenly home on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at his home in Florence, MS. He was 64 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2024, and again on Thursday, September 5, 2024, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral...
Margaret Ann Stephens
Aug 30, 2024
Margaret Ann Stephens, affectionately known as Margaret, Mom, Mamaw & MeMe, passed away peacefully at her home on August 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was born on December 3, 1944 in Natchez, MS. Married to Richard Stephens on August 10, 1962,
Margaret enjoyed an enduring marriage of 63 years. Their love was an inspiring testament to commitment and...
Edmond "Paul" Hamel, Jr.
Aug 29, 2024
Edmond Paul Hamel, Jr passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 at his residence in Terry, MS. He was 96. Paul was born in Canton, MS on July 28, 1928 to the late Edmond Hamel, Sr. and Lena Garrett Hamel. Paul was a member of Wynndale Baptist Church. He served as deacon for over 50 years at Hillcrest Baptist Church and...
Ruby Sweeney
Aug 28, 2024
Funeral services for Ruby Sweeney will be Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Chancellor Funeral Home of Byram, MS. The family will receive the public beginning at 1PM until 2PM. The funeral service begins at 2PM with Keith Wilson officiating. Interment will be at Natchez Trace Memorial Cemetery immediately following the service.
Ruby passed away, August 28, 2024 in Florida. She was...
Larry Armstrong
Aug 28, 2024
Larry Wayne Armstrong was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on October 9, 1955 and entered into his heavenly home on August 28, 2024. He is reunited in heaven with his parents, Glynn Armstrong and Martha Dell Smith Armstrong.
Remaining behind to cherish their memories of Larry are his siblings, Randell Glynn Armstrong, Sheila Armstrong Thibodeaux Smith (Scott), Ricky Dale Armstrong (Nancy), and...
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