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Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Ryan Glenn Finnegan

Ryan Glenn Finnegan

Aug 10, 2022

 

Ryan Glenn Finnegan passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at his home in Florence. He was 49 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on August 27, 2022 from 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. with Memorial Service immediately following at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS.

Ryan was born August 30, 1972, in Jackson, Mississippi.  He was a craftsman...

Jo Strength

Jo Strength

Aug 10, 2022

Jo Strength, 87, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 in Jackson, MS. The family will have a service at a later date.

Jo was born in Jackson, MS on September 08, 1934 to William Pridgen and Fannie Parker Pridgen. She was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church.

She is survived by son, Joel Kohler of Pleasant Hills,...

Gary Michael Albright

Gary Michael Albright

Aug 10, 2022

 

Gary Michael Albright, 69, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS on Friday, August 12, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. until the hour of the service at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Terry Cemetery in Terry, MS.

 

Mike was born in Jackson, MS on...

Elizabeth Helen Combs

Elizabeth Helen Combs

Aug 7, 2022

 

Elizabeth Helen Combs, the three-week-old daughter of Tu and Caroline Combs passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at her home in Florence. She was born July 12, 2022, in Jackson, MS.

The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, August 12, 2022, from 2:30 until the 3:30 p.m. funeral service all at...

Jane Dunn Mason

Jane Dunn Mason

Aug 6, 2022

 

Mary “Jane” Dunn Mason of Florence left this life Saturday, August 6, 2022, at her home in Florence.  She was 79 years old.

The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, August 12th from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. There will be a Graveside Service at Langdale Cemetery in Langdale, Alabama.

Mrs....

Benny Sebren

Benny Sebren

Aug 4, 2022

 

Benny Sebren was born on July 10, 1952, in Brandon, MS, and entered into his heavenly home on August 4, 2022.  He spent much of his childhood in Brandon on Highway 471 where he learned about farming from his grandfather and cooking from his grandma. Benny loved spending time in the kitchen or on the grill, preparing delicious meals for...

Peggy Jane Moore

Peggy Jane Moore

Aug 4, 2022

 

 

 

Peggy Jane Dodd was born on July 29, 1943 to Bill and Sue Dodd. Bill was a Chief Master Sergeant in the Air Force, which meant Peggy moved around a lot. A LOT. Florida, Georgia, Washington, The Philippines, and Newfoundland were all places she called home at one point. Her senior year of high school saw three...

Edgar Green Bray Jr.

Edgar Green Bray Jr.

Aug 4, 2022

Chief Edgar G. Bray, Jr., often called “Buddy” by his family and friends, 90, died August 4, 2022, in the comfort of his home in Raymond, MS, of natural causes.  Buddy was born, the third child of Edgar and Bevis Thigpen Bray, February 13, 1932 in Raymond, MS, where he attended Raymond High School and Hinds Community College. Chief Bray...

Charles Jerome Burgess

Charles Jerome Burgess

Aug 3, 2022

 

Charles Jerome Burgess, 81, passed away on Wednesday, August 03, 2022 in Jackson, MS. He will be interred at Beautiful Greenwood Cemetery in Chattanooga, TN at a later date.

Charles Jerome Burgess was Born in Chattanooga, TN on July 2, 1941 to Charles Lee and Winnie Eugenia Burns Burgess.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Lee...

Dorothy "Dot" Craft Randall

Dorothy "Dot" Craft Randall

Aug 2, 2022

 

 

Dorothy “Dot” Craft Randall of Richland passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at Willow Creek in Byram.  She was 85 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, August 9th from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. She will be laid to rest following a Graveside Service at Richland City...

Nelda Mae Shows

Nelda Mae Shows

Aug 2, 2022

 

Nelda Mae Shows of Pearl, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at her home in Pearl. She was 86 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday August 5, 2022 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and then again on Saturday August 6, 2022...

James "Jimbo" McInnis

James "Jimbo" McInnis

Aug 1, 2022

 

James “Jimbo” McInnis, 58, passed away on Monday, August 01, 2022 at his home in Florence, MS. A private, family service will be held at a later date.

 

A resident of Florence for 15 years, Jimbo was born in Jackson, MS on March 22, 1964 to John McInnis Sr. and Beth McInnis. He enjoyed fishing, cars, and racing....

Eileen Gault

Eileen Gault

Aug 1, 2022

 

Vera Eileen Gault of Bolton, MS passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, August 1, 2022, at her home in Florence, surrounded by her family. She was 67 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, August 5th from 1:00pm until the funeral service beginning at 3:00pm at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence.

 

 

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R. C. Stephens

R. C. Stephens

Jul 31, 2022

 

R.C. Stephens passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood. He was 77 years old. No services are scheduled at this time.

R.C. was born May 14, 1945 in Laurel, MS to the late Cleveland and Ruby Stephens. He loved his family, especially his grandkids. He met the love of his life in 1993...

Irene Marie Wright

Irene Marie Wright

Jul 31, 2022

 

 

Irene Marie Wright, 88, of Raymond, MS went to be with Jesus on Sunday, July 31, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 11:00 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. Interment will follow at Palestine Cemetery in Raymond,...

Katherine Faye Jones

Katherine Faye Jones

Jul 31, 2022

 

Katherine Faye Jones, age 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday morning, July 31, 2022.

 

Faye was born to James and Janie Meadows on February 08, 1938 in Magee, Mississippi. She was happily married to the late James Harold Jones for 44 years. Faye was a faithful member of First Baptist...

Wahweece Young Herrington

Wahweece Young Herrington

Jul 30, 2022

 

Mrs. Wahweece Herrington, 87, departed this life on July 30, 2022. The family will receive family and friends on Wednesday, August 3rd, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and again on Thursday, August 4th, from 9:00 a.m. until the 10:00 a.m. service in the Chapel at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence.  

 

Mrs. Herrington was born on January 7, 1935, to...

Alma Berry Bridges

Alma Berry Bridges

Jul 29, 2022

 

Alma “Teenie” Berry Bridges passed away Friday, July 29, 2022. She was 98 years old. Teenie was born January 24, 1924 to the late Charles and Mae Belle Tucker Berry in Harrisville. She was the oldest member of Harrisville Baptist Church where she sang in the choir for many years. Teenie was a supervisor at AT&T for over 40...

Robert David Martin

Robert David Martin

Jul 28, 2022

 

Robert David Martin passed away peacefully late Thursday night, July 28, 2022, at his home in Pocahontas, MS, surrounded by family.  After his heroic 6 ½ year battle with cancer, he went to be with his heavenly Father. 

Robert, the youngest of three children, was born on June 29, 1946, to Woodrow and Allene Martin of Clark County, Quitman, MS.  On July 9, 1967, Robert married his high...

Charles S. "Buster" Parker

Charles S. "Buster" Parker

Jul 26, 2022

 

Buster Parker, 80, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS.  Buster was born May 5, 1942, in Kilmichael, MS, to Clara Belle and George Duncan Parker. He graduated from Florence High School in 1960 and from Mississippi State University in 1965 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

After graduating college, Buster...

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