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Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mrs. Pearl Elizabeth Wilson

Mrs. Pearl Elizabeth Wilson

Feb 28, 2022

Pearl Elizabeth Dover Wilson passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, February 28, 2022 at her home in Richland. She was 75 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, March 3rd from 5:00 -8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. There will be a Graveside Service on Friday, March 4th at 11:00 a.m. at...

Mrs. Lyndia Diane Forbes

Mrs. Lyndia Diane Forbes

Feb 28, 2022

Lyndia Diane Forbes, 75, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022 at her home in Raymond, MS. Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS on Thursday, March 03, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Clear Branch Cemetery in Purvis, MS at 3:00 p.m. A resident...

Mr. Ronald Douglas Smith

Mr. Ronald Douglas Smith

Feb 27, 2022

Ronald Douglas Smith passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. He was 59 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, March 2nd from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and again Thursday, March 3rd from 1:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. funeral service all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial...

Mrs. Joanna "Jo" Davis

Mrs. Joanna "Jo" Davis

Feb 27, 2022

For almost 89 years, Joanna “Jo” Hartley Davis’ life was filled with laughter, the love of family, ad her love for God. Jo died Sunday, February 27, 2022 at her home in Byram, MS after several months of declining health. Jo was born in Mobile, AL and grew up in Lumberton, MS to the late Harry Hubbard “Hub” Hartley and...

Mrs. Eleese Addison

Mrs. Eleese Addison

Feb 22, 2022

Eleese Addison, 92, died on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in New London, Connecticut. Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS on Thursday, March 03, 2022 from 5:00 p.m.--8:00 p.m. and again on Friday, March 04, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. until the hour of the service at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at...

Deborah Ann Peets

Deborah Ann Peets

Feb 21, 2022

Deborah Ann Peets passed away Monday, February 21, 2022 at her home in Pearl, MS. She was 62 years old. Deborah was born August 12, 1959 in Lexington, MS to the late Billy and Helen Peets. She worked in accounting and was a huge New Orleans Saints fan. She was a feline lover who loved her fur baby, “Tiger”. Along...

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Dungey

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Dungey

Feb 21, 2022

Ms. Mary Dungey passed into the arms of Jesus at her home in Raymond, on February 21, 2022. Visitation will be held Friday, February 25, 2022 from 9:00am until the service at 11:00 am at Lakeshore Congregational Methodist Church in Byram. Burial will follow at Old Crystal Springs Cemetery in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. Ms. Mary was born on August 27,...

Derek Anthony Joshua Lush

Derek Anthony Joshua Lush

Feb 21, 2022

Derek Anthony Joshua Lush passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, February 21, 2022 at University of Mississippi in Jackson. He was 4 days old. His family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, February 28, 2022 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. A Graveside Service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Jesus Name Tabernacle’s Garden of Memories. Derek...

Mrs. Donna Howard Neely

Mrs. Donna Howard Neely

Feb 19, 2022

Donna Lynn Howard Neely, beloved wife, mother, friend, and Nana passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at her home in Florence. She was 68 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The service will begin at...

Mrs Martha "Teanie" Caulkins

Mrs Martha "Teanie" Caulkins

Feb 19, 2022

Mrs. Martha “Teanie” Elizabeth Gordon Caulkins passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. She was 93 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. funeral service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Harrisville Cemetery...

Mr. Homer Dekalb Barfield Jr.

Mr. Homer Dekalb Barfield Jr.

Feb 18, 2022

Homer Dekalb Barfield, Jr. passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 at his home in Terry, MS. He was 96 years old. Visitation will be Sunday, February 20, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS, followed by a graveside service at Terry Cemetery at 4:00 p.m. A lifelong resident of Terry, Homer was...

Mrs. Nellie FLoree "Flo" Tindall Michaels

Mrs. Nellie FLoree "Flo" Tindall Michaels

Feb 18, 2022

Nellie Floree (Flo) Tindall Michaels passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 at the age of 88. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 22, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to the hour of Service 11:00 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. Flo had been a resident of South Jackson for more than 35 years and for the last 5 years...

Mr. Judge Tyson Prestwood Sr.

Mr. Judge Tyson Prestwood Sr.

Feb 16, 2022

Judge Tyson Prestwood, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 in Jackson, MS. He was 86 years old. A memorial service will be held at a later date. A resident of Terry, MS for most of his life, J.T. was born in Andalusia, Alabama on June 6, 1935 to James Prestwood and Voner Randall Prestwood. He was employed as...

Mrs. Carolyn Speed Williams

Mrs. Carolyn Speed Williams

Feb 15, 2022

Carolyn Speed Williams went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Villa South Assisted Living in Florence. She was 87 years old. Visitation will be Friday, February 18th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. A Graveside Service will be held Saturday, February 19th at 11:00 a.m. at Briar Hill Community Cemetery...

Mr. Dwight Nordin Trim

Mr. Dwight Nordin Trim

Feb 15, 2022

Dwight Nordin Trim, 75, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, February 18th from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. A Graveside Service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Mountain Creek Cemetery in Florence. Dwight was born July 29, 1946 in New Orleans, LA to the late Earl...

Mr. Jerry "Hal" Weir

Mr. Jerry "Hal" Weir

Feb 14, 2022

Jerry “Hal” Harold Weir, 71, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022 in Ridgeland, MS. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Parkway Memorial Cemetery in Ridgeland, MS. A long-time resident of Terry, MS, Jerry was born in Jackson, MS on June 27, 1950. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the...

Mr. Robert "Bob" S. Norsworthy Jr.

Mr. Robert "Bob" S. Norsworthy Jr.

Feb 14, 2022

Robert “Bob” Sidney Norsworthy, Jr. passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, February 14, 2022 at his home in Florence. He was 96 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, February 17th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The service will be Friday, February 18th at 10:00 a.m. with visitation...

Mr. Charles J. Hofsass Jr.

Mr. Charles J. Hofsass Jr.

Feb 12, 2022

Charles J. Hofsass, Jr. passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. He was 63 years old. Private services will be held Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. Mr. Hofsass was born March 8, 1958, the son of Barbara and Charles Hofsass, Sr. in Youngstown, OH. He was very proud...

Mrs. Sharon Breazeale Foreman

Mrs. Sharon Breazeale Foreman

Feb 12, 2022

Sharon Virginia Breazeale Foreman passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. She was 87 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, February 16th from 10:00 until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories. Mrs....

Catherine "Kitty" Foster Parish

Catherine "Kitty" Foster Parish

Feb 11, 2022

Catherine “Kitty” Foster Parish, 84, went to be with the Lord Saturday, February 11, 2022 surrounded by her family. The family will receive friends Monday, February 14, 2022 from 5pm until 8 pm and again Tuesday, February 15, 2022 beginning at 10 am and continuing until the 11 am Funeral service in the Chapel of Chancellor Funeral Home. Interment will...

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