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Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Edward "Eddie" Duddley McLean

Edward "Eddie" Duddley McLean

Oct 16, 2022

 

Edward “Eddie” Duddley McLean passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022, at his home in Richland. He was 72 years old. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 20th from 12:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. funeral service all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. He will be laid to rest at Glenwood Memorial Park in Richland following his...

Rena Cass Wilbanks

Rena Cass Wilbanks

Oct 16, 2022

 

Rena Cass Wilbanks was born on November 3, 1957, and departed this life on October 16, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Wilbanks, whom she raised two beloved children, Michelle and Glenn, with in Pelahatchie, MS.  She was the proud grandmother of Brielle and McKenzie, whom she will be watching over through the rest of...

Charlotte Lynn Tinnon

Charlotte Lynn Tinnon

Oct 15, 2022

 

Charlotte Tinnon, age of 67, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson. She was born on February 3, 1955, in Ruleville, to the late Roy Lee Horton and Oma Dee Horton (Fulcher). Charlotte was the youngest of eleven children.. Charlotte was retired from Harrisville Post Office where she loved the people she would...

Sonny Freeman, Jr.

Sonny Freeman, Jr.

Oct 15, 2022

 

On October 15, 2022, at Hospice Ministries, William Travis “Sonny” Freeman, Jr. peacefully surrendered his mortal soul to his Heavenly Father. He arrived on this earth on March 12, 1932, in Hazlehurst, MS as the only child of William Sr. and Mother Hazel Freeman. Later, they relocated to Jackson, MS.

In 1950, while living In Jackson, Sonny graduated from...

Mary Francis Pearson

Mary Francis Pearson

Oct 15, 2022

 

Mary Francis Pearson passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. She was 79 years old. The family will receive friends for a Memorial Visitation on Wednesday, October 19th from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence.

Mrs. Pearson was born September 2, 1943, in Terry, MS to the late Ansley and...

David Lee Jennings Jr.

David Lee Jennings Jr.

Oct 14, 2022

David Lee Jennings Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 14, 2022, at his home in Florence, MS at the age of 51 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday October 21, 2022, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. Then again on Saturday October 21,...

Micheal Musgrove

Micheal Musgrove

Oct 13, 2022

Mr. Micheal Musgrove, 70, passed into the arms of Jesus on October 13, 2022 at the St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi.  Memorial Services are pending at this time.

He was born on July 24, 1952 in SoSo, Mississippi to Matt and Gertrude Musgrove.  He is survived by his sisters, Henrietta Singleton, Anna Shelby, Annie Cox, Thelma Musgrove and Florette...

Jerry Curtis McWilliams Jr.

Jerry Curtis McWilliams Jr.

Oct 13, 2022

Jerry McWilliams was gently received into the loving of arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 13, 2022, in Harrisville, MS. Jerry was born on December 11, 1958, in Jackson, Mississippi. Jerry is the son of the late Jerry C. McWilliams, Senior and Mrs. Mary (Tucker) McWilliams who resides in Florence, Mississippi.

Jerry was a graduate...

Angela "Angie" Renee Barlow

Angela "Angie" Renee Barlow

Oct 12, 2022

 

Angela “Angie” Renee Barlow passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at St. Dominic’s Medical Center in Jackson. She was 60 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, October 13th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and again on Friday, October 14th from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service beginning at 11:00...

Robert "Bob" William Parker

Robert "Bob" William Parker

Oct 11, 2022

 

Robert “Bob” William Parker passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson at the age of 67 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, October 16th from 1:00 until the Funeral Service beginning at 3:00 p.m. all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Florence City Cemetery.

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Elizabeth Ann MacDonald

Elizabeth Ann MacDonald

Oct 10, 2022

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann MacDonald 81, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2022 in Jackson, MS.

Mrs. MacDonald was born on December 19, 1940 to the late David Morrell and Mary O'Brien Morrell in Verdun, Canada. Mrs. MacDonald preferred to be called "Ann." Mrs. Ann was raised in Canada around the suburbs of Montreal. She was a Canadian citizen until she...

Bettie Janice Robinson

Bettie Janice Robinson

Oct 10, 2022

 



Mrs. Bettie Janice Robinson, 82, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on October 10, 2022.

Bettie was the country girl who took on the big city of Jackson, MS and found a job working at a bank.  At that time, her neighbor helped to introduce her to a handsome gentleman, John Robinson, who quickly...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Simon Dukes

Patricia "Pat" Ann Simon Dukes

Oct 6, 2022

 

Patricia Ann Simon Dukes, age 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, October 6, 2022, in Jackson, MS.

Pat was born to H. B. Simon and Carolyn McCrory Simon on October 1, 1944, in Tchula, MS. She graduated from Tchula High School in 1962 then attended Holmes Junior College. After moving to Jackson,...

Elmo "Buck" Roebuck

Elmo "Buck" Roebuck

Oct 6, 2022

Elmo Aron Roebuck, 89, passed away Thursday October 6th, 2022 at the Veterans Home in Collins, MS.

 

Mr. Roebuck, affectionately known as “Buck,” was born on May 7, 1933 to Elmo E. and Mamie

E. Roebuck of Lake, MS. He was a graduate of Lake High School where he was a standout

athlete in all sports. He had a...

Ronnie Middleton

Ronnie Middleton

Oct 4, 2022

 

 

 

Ronald Edward Middleton, “Ronnie”, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at River Oaks Hospital in Flowood, MS. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, October 9th from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence.

Ronnie was born June 17,...

Michael Herrmann

Michael Herrmann

Oct 3, 2022

 

Michael Eugene Herrmann passed peacefully on Monday, October 3, 2022, at his home in Star. He was 53 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation and Celebration of Life on Friday, October 7th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence.

Michael was born June 1, 1969, in Los Angeles, CA. He lived in...

Laverne Young Barnes

Laverne Young Barnes

Sep 30, 2022

 

Laverne Young Barnes, age 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday morning, September 30, 2022.

Laverne was born to Jesse S. Young and Lillian Ethel Martin Young on November 24, 1926, in Amite County, Mississippi. She was happily married to the late George "Digger" Edward Barnes, Sr. for 57 years. Laverne was a...

Denise Marie Thornton

Denise Marie Thornton

Sep 29, 2022

 

Denise Marie Downing Thornton passed from this Earth on September 19, 2022 to join her husband, James Elven Thornton; mother, Gladys Downing; and brother, Dennis Downing in eternal glory.

 

Beloved as a nana, aunt, niece, daughter, and friend, we are separated by distance, but not by love. She is survived by her father, Charles Downing; aunt, Vivian Welch;...

Martha Shirleen Clare

Martha Shirleen Clare

Sep 28, 2022

 

Martha Shirleen Clare, 88, went on to be with Jesus on September 28, 2022. She was born on September 1, 1934 to Edwin and Wilma Burley in Bernice, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, John R. Clare. Mrs. Clare is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Clare Donahoe (Mike); grandson, Jonathan (Tiffany); and her...

Robert Earl East

Robert Earl East

Sep 27, 2022

 

Robert Earl East, 73 of Brandon, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022, while working at his beloved Trustmark Bank. Robert was born February 6, 1949, in Fort Benning, GA to the late Poche and Dorothy East. He was the Jr. Vice President of the imaging department at Trustmark Bank. As a self-proclaimed “workaholic,” he loved his job and found...

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