Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.
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...
James Noble White
Jan 15, 2025
James “Sonny” Noble White went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at his home in Florence, MS. He was 86 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The memorial service will follow at 11:00.
Sonny...
Robert James Stoltzfus
Jan 13, 2025
Robert “Bob” James Stoltzfus passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at his home in Florence, MS. He was 63 years old.
Bob was born on December 15, 1961, to Clarence Milford Stoltzfus and Winona Mae Lewis Stoltzfus in Slidell, LA. He was raised in Jackson but has lived in the Florence community for the past 20 years where he was...
Dorothy Melba Blankenship
Jan 13, 2025
Dorothy "Melba" Blankenship, born on January 6, 1937, in Mechanicsburg, MS, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, at Ridgeland Place in Ridgeland, MS. She was one of three children born to Thomas Melvin Foster and Dorothy Lee House Foster. She lived a life full of dedication to education and service to her community.
A highly respected educator, Melba taught for...
Robert Wayne Wright
Jan 12, 2025
Robert Wayne Wright was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on April 27, 1954, passed away on January 12, 2025, in Magee, Mississippi.
Wayne was a loving father, brother and friend and had a deep appreciation for life’s simple joys and found his greatest happiness in the company of family. He cherished the time spent with loved ones, creating lasting memories that will...
Pam Alma Bridges
Jan 12, 2025
Pam A. Bridges, age 61, went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2025. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 12:00-2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories.
Pam was well loved by...
Madison Brooke Walker
Jan 12, 2025
Madison Brooke Walker went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 12, 2025, in Canton, MS. She was 26 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The second visitation will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 10:00...
Virginia Carol Veach
Jan 11, 2025
Virginia Carol Veach, born on May 2, 1949, in Jackson, Mississippi, passed away peacefully in her hometown on January 11, 2024. She was the daughter of James Clifford and Ellan Virginia Dixon Smith from Jackson, MS.
Carol was a devoted social worker who dedicated many years of her life to helping senior citizens. With a bachelor’s degree in social work, she...
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