Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.
John C Pierce
Feb 9, 2025
John C. Pierce, passed away on February 9, 2025, at St. Dominic’s in Jackson, Mississippi. Born on December 3, 1966, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to parents, Harley Pierce and Patsy Spivey Pierce. John lived a life characterized by kindness and an unwavering dedication to his family and community.
For many years, John built a career as a truck driver, a role...
Byrd Rusty Bridges
Feb 9, 2025
Byrd “Rusty” Bridges, 77, of Florence, Mississippi, passed away on February 9, 2025. Born on June 25, 1947, Rusty was a graduate of Forest Hill High School in Jackson, Mississippi, where he laid the foundation for a life dedicated to athletics and family. He furthered his education and athletic career at Delta State University, where he ran track and cross...
Sharion Tucker Smith
Feb 8, 2025
Sharion Tucker Smith, born on October 9, 1952, in Jackson, Mississippi, passed away on February 8, 2025. She was a cherished member of her community and will be remembered for her warm spirit and unwavering faith.Sharion grew up in the Clear Branch Community, where she spent most of her life. A proud graduate of Florence High School, she carried the...
Lurlene Whitehead
Feb 6, 2025
Lurlene Crisler Savell Whitehead passed into the arms of Jesus on February 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 89 years old.
Mrs. Whitehead was born April, 28, 1935 to Samuel J. and Mollie D. Savell. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Garrett; her sisters, Hester Hilton and Mildred Hobbs; brothers Leroy, Odie, Herman and...
Sarah Ann Williams
Feb 6, 2025
Sarah Ann Williams went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 6, 2025, in Jackson, MS. She was 83 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The service will begin at 3:00 p.m. followed by burial at...
Barbara Dell Sills
Feb 5, 2025
Barbara Dell Sills, born on February 10, 1930, in Beach, Mississippi to Clyde and Virgie Chambers, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025, in Raymond, Mississippi. A beloved figure in her community and a devoted family member, Barbara leaves behind a profound legacy of faith, love, and service.
For many years, Barbara dedicated herself to her role as the gift shop...
Dorothy Ann Brown
Feb 5, 2025
Dorothy Ann Shows Brown passed into the arms of her savior, Jesus Christ on February 4, 2025. She was known to most as "Dot". Dot was born to Luther and Ruby Shows in Laurel, MS. She was the only child for Mr. and Mrs. Shows.
After Dot graduated high school, she came to Jackson to attend business school. Most of her...
Steven E. Evans
Feb 4, 2025
Steve Elliott Evans, 70, peacefully departed this life on February 4, 2025 at his home in Byram, MS. Steve was born February 18, 1954 in Brookhaven, MS to Hilary Evans and Betty Jo Morrow (Evans).
Steve was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Joe Ellard (Evans) of Ferriday, LA, his father, Hilary Evans of Natchez, MS and brother Ricky Lee...
Philip Bowen
Feb 4, 2025
Philip George Bowen was born in Wiggins, MS on January 19, 1936 to Dale & Cleo Bowen. He married the love of his life, Priscilla Bowen on December 1, 1956 and had two daughters Cynthia and Ruth. He was a proud member of the U.S. Marines (retired) followed by the U.S. Air Force (retired) and eventually became an Engineer for...
Danny "Pop Pig" Shumaker
Feb 1, 2025
Danny was born August 9, 1956 on his father’s birthday, the greatest gift. He is the son of Henry Tommy and Dorothy Garrett Shumaker. He was named after his mother’s favorite uncle, Dan Sojourner, and his grandfather, Tommie Shumaker and his father.
Danny spent his early years in Vicksburg and Crystal Springs, he eventually settled back in Crystal Springs to raise...
Alan Paul Armstrong
Feb 1, 2025
Alan Paul Armstrong went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at his home in Richland, MS. He was 67 years old.
Alan was born on November 17, 1957, to Richard Armstrong and Martha Lane Pointer Armstrong in Murray, Kentucky. He was a painter by trade and was a supervisor for Metro Painting. Alan loved his...
Robert "Bob" Ward Bullock
Jan 29, 2025
Bob was born November 23, 1935, in Borger, Texas. Bob is survived by his wife Shelia, sister-in-law Amanda Anderson, brother-in-law Gene (Bud) Anderson, Jr. and half-sister Elizabeth Copes Bicedenback His parents Bill Bullock and Mabel Redden and half-brother Art Bullock predeceased Bob.
Bob attended New Mexico Military Institute and graduated from Texas Christian University with a degree in photojournalism. He worked...
Larry Wayne Nipper
Jan 27, 2025
Larry Wayne Nipper, 69, of Richland, passed away on January 27, 2025. He was a devoted and loving father to Jeremy, Rachael, Justin, and Landen.
Larry was a hardworking and dedicated electrician, spending many years in the trade. He was known for his commitment to his work and his deep connection to IBEW Local 480, where he was a faithful member...
Louis Ray Massey
Jan 27, 2025
Louis Ray Massey passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, in Jackson, MS. He was 83 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 12:00-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. followed by burial in the Garden of Memories.
Ray was...
Cindy Jo Weaver
Jan 26, 2025
Cindy Jo Weaver, born Hawkins, was a beloved figure to many. She was born on October 18, 1970, in California, and passed away peacefully at her residence in Florence on January 26, 2025.
Cindy had a deep love for her family, especially her children and grandbabies. She is survived by her cherished children: Amber Bonner and her husband Justin, Nicholas Jones,...
Bruce L Keith
Jan 24, 2025
Bruce Lavon Keith born October 12, 1963 to the late Lavon and Patsy Keith of Purvis, MS, passed away on January 24, 2025. Bruce attended Wingfield Highschool where he graduated in 1981. He furthered his education at Mississippi State University with a degree in Industrial Technology and went on to Mississippi College to pursue a Masters in Business. Bruce started...
Jeffery Grimes
Jan 22, 2025
Jeffery Grimes, Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in Jackson, MS. He was 65 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 2:00-3:30 p.m. on February 1, 2025, at Hickory Ridge Baptist Church in Florence, MS. The memorial service will begin at 3:30 p.m.
Jeffery was born on...
Mildred Harrington
Jan 16, 2025
Mildred E. Harrington passed away January 16, 2025 at her home in Terry, MS. She was 90 years old. Mildred was born in Magee, MS on March 28, 1934 to the late Jessie and Iona Floyd Jones. Mildred is a former member of Corinth Baptist Church and then Wynndale Baptist Church before her health declined. Her hobbies included gardening, reading...
Grady Eugene Mahaffey, Sr.
Jan 16, 2025
Grady Eugene Mahaffey, 81, passed away in the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, January 16th, 2025, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS.
Grady was born on April 14, 1943, to Dewey & Ollie Mae Mahaffey in their home in Braxton, MS. He then moved to Brandon, MS where he spent much of his younger years. He met his...
James Farrell Bishop
Jan 16, 2025
James "Jimmy" Bishop, a beloved member of the Pearl community and a devoted family man, passed away January 16, 2025, he was surrounded by family, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Born on June 1, 1965, to Hubart Lamar Bishop and Vera Pearl Wilcher in Jackson, MS.
Jimmy was a well-respected business owner, operating Bishop’s High Velocity Drain Service for 25...
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