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Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Honor Mae Tingle

Honor Mae Tingle

Sep 27, 2022

 

Honor Mae Hobby Tingle passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, September 29, 2022 at Wisteria Gardens in Pearl

Honor's 97 years overflowed with blessings and many accomplishments due to her devotion to her Lord, her love of family, and a passion for learning.

These values were nurtured early by her parents, Lura and Lester Hobby, as she...

Jackie Faye McLendon

Jackie Faye McLendon

Sep 25, 2022

 

Jacqueline “Jackie” Faye McLendon was born October 4th, 1938, in Prentiss, MS to the late Minnie Mae Roberson McLendon and Jesse Daniel McLendon.  She passed away at her home on Sunday, September 25th, 2022, at the age of 83.

Jackie attended Richland School and was a graduate of Florence High School. Her career included working at a Jackson radio...

Gene Allen Cockrell, Sr.

Gene Allen Cockrell, Sr.

Sep 24, 2022

 

 

Gene Allen Cockrell, Sr., a veteran of the US Army, was born November 14, 1937 in Madison, MS and passed away peacefully on September 24, 2022 from a recent pneumonia and complications from an extended illness. Gene accepted Christ as his savior and served as Deacon at Bethesda Baptist Church.  He is currently a member of First Baptist Church...

Paul Gary Brinkman

Paul Gary Brinkman

Sep 23, 2022

 

Paul Gary Brinkman , age 75,  passed away on September 23rd  surrounded by his family at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.

 

Gary was born on September 29th, 1946 and grew up in South Louisiana before moving to Mississippi with Spectra Energy where he retired after 42 years of service.  He served in the US army and was...

Jimmy Lois Harrison

Jimmy Lois Harrison

Sep 23, 2022

 

Jimmy Lois Harrison passed away Friday, September 23, 2022, at his residence in Pearl. He was 73 years old. Jimmy was born on July 14, 1949, in Brandon, MS to the late Jack E. And Mary McLemore Harrison. He lived in Pearl for 53 years and was of Pentecostal faith. He was an outdoorsman who loved to go hunting...

Nils William Larsen

Nils William Larsen

Sep 19, 2022

 

Nils William Larsen passed away Monday, September 19, 2022, at the age of 85.  Nils was born in New York City on January 2, 1937, to Nels and Beatrice Larsen.   Nils was an avid train lover with memberships to many train museums and societies.  He also was a world traveler having worked with the World Bank and IMF in...

Herbert Charles Scott

Herbert Charles Scott

Sep 18, 2022

 

Herbert Charles Scott, 82, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at his home in Terry, MS.  Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS on Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and again on Friday, September 23, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until the service, beginning at 11:00 a.m.  Internment will follow...

Benjamin Austin Waltman

Benjamin Austin Waltman

Sep 17, 2022

 

Benjamin Austin Waltman, 75, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022 in Crystal Springs, MS. Visitation will be held at Highland Baptist Church on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 from 5:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Mississippi Veteran’s Memorial...

Michelle Hamning Boyd

Michelle Hamning Boyd

Sep 17, 2022

Michelle H. Boyd, age 44, went to be with Lord our Father on Saturday, September 17, 2022. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, September 22, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with the celebration of her life following all at Hickory Ridge Baptist Church in Florence.

 

Michelle was born May 10, 1978, in Harvey, Illinois....

Mildred Hodge Parker

Mildred Hodge Parker

Sep 16, 2022

Mrs. Mildred Hodge Parker, age 90 – exchanged her earthly life for eternity on Friday, September 16, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.

 

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 20 at Chancellor Funeral Home, Florence, Mississippi and again on Wednesday, September 21 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. The celebration...

Carole Brewer

Carole Brewer

Sep 15, 2022

Sister Carole Sitzmann Brewer passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at her home in Florence. She was 79 years old. The family will receive friends for a Celebration of Life service at Jesus Name Tabernacle on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Max Smith will officiate.

Sister Brewer was born December 29, 1942,...

Rebecca "Ann" Robertson

Rebecca "Ann" Robertson

Sep 15, 2022

 

Rebecca “Ann” Robertson passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022, at MS Care Center in Raleigh, MS. She was 73 years old. There will be a private service at a later date at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence.  She will be laid to rest in the Garden of Memories.

Ms. Robertson was born March 26, 1949, in Sparta, IL to...

Seth Patrick Reeves

Seth Patrick Reeves

Sep 11, 2022

 

Seth Patrick Reeves of Florence passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, in Braxton. He was 28 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, September 14th from 5:00 p.m. until the 7:00 p.m. Memorial Service all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence.

Seth was born June 10, 1994, in McComb, MS. He was raised in Grenada...

Bessie Jeanette Stringer

Bessie Jeanette Stringer

Sep 11, 2022

 

Bessie Jeanette Stringer born June 4, 1935, in Jones County near Laurel, died Sunday September 11, 2022, at home. She was a devoted Christian woman, loved singing in the choir, serving and helping others, working in her flower beds and being with her family.

She is preceded in death by O.W. Stringer and Derrick Martin. She is survived by...

Mary "Dolly" Chapman Martin

Mary "Dolly" Chapman Martin

Sep 10, 2022

 

Mary “Dolly” Helen Chapman Martin, 84, went peacefully to join her Heavenly Father on September 10, 2022, after a brief illness, with her loving family at her side.

Dolly was born to Archibald and Eula Chapman on January 01, 1938. She was a native of and spent most of her life in the Jackson, MS area. She graduated from...

Maxine Maske Fowler

Maxine Maske Fowler

Sep 8, 2022

 

Maxine Maske Fowler, 84, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Anthology of Clayton View Assisted Living in Richmond Heights, Missouri.  Previous to moving to the St. Louis area, she resided for three years at the Orchard, a skilled nursing facility in Ridgeland, Mississippi. 

Ms. Fowler was born August 31, 1938 to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Alexander Maske in...

Daniel Lacey

Daniel Lacey

Sep 7, 2022

 

Daniel Lacey, 84, quietly passed away on September 7, 2022. Daniel is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Kathy Lacey; his son, David Lacey; his daughter, Christi Eckelberry (Martin A. Eckelberry, II); his brother, Joseph (Joe) W. Lacey; his two granddaughters, Elizabeth Bolian (William Bolian), Jessica Nicholas; and two great-children, Lillian Eloise Bolian and William Wyatt Bolian....

Michael "Mike" Raymond Owen

Michael "Mike" Raymond Owen

Sep 7, 2022

 

Michael “Mike” Raymond Owen passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at his home in Harrisville surrounded by his family. He was 63 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, September 11th from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will be held Monday, September...

Olgia Little Williams

Olgia Little Williams

Sep 6, 2022

 

Olgia Rea Little Williams passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at her home in Florence. She was 82 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, September 9th from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. There will be a Graveside Service Saturday, September 10th at 1:00 p.m. in the Garden of Memories with...

Frances P. Schilling

Frances P. Schilling

Sep 2, 2022

Frances Powell Schilling left her earthly family to join her heavenly one on September 2, 2022. Celebrating her 100th birthday on August 23, 2022, she lived an eventful and interesting life full of love. In a letter she left to family to be opened at her death, she declared, “I will be happily singing (Yes! Me singing) praises to our...

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