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Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mr. Michael "Mike" Thomas Walters

Mr. Michael "Mike" Thomas Walters

Dec 15, 2021

Michael “Mike” Thomas Walters passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at University of MS Medical Center in Jackson. He was 67 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, December 16th from 12:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Palestine Cemetery...

Mrs. Billie Jean Kelley

Mrs. Billie Jean Kelley

Dec 15, 2021

Billie Jean Kelley, 76, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 in Jackson, MS. Mrs. Kelley was born on April 30, 1945 to Leventine and Mable Plummer and grew up in Sutherlin, OR. Billie was an avid reader. She also loved karaoke and playing pool. She was never one to hold back on what she thought—you always knew where you...

Mr. Thomas Malone Allen

Mr. Thomas Malone Allen

Dec 14, 2021

Thomas Malone Allen, 63, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS on Thursday, December 16, 2021 from 5:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. and again on Friday, December 17, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the First Baptist Church of Byram...

Mrs. Lydia Lee Parish Hood

Mrs. Lydia Lee Parish Hood

Dec 14, 2021

Lydia Mae Lee Parish Hood passed away with her family by her side on December 14, 2021 at St. Dominic in Jackson, MS after an accidental fall. Visitation will be Friday, December 17, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. until the hour of the service at 2:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. Interment will follow at Bethesda Baptist Church...

Mrs. Paula Jean Lambert

Mrs. Paula Jean Lambert

Dec 12, 2021

Paula Jean Lambert, 59, was received into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, December 12, 2021 while surrounded by her loving family. There will be a memorial visitation on Friday, December 17, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. Another memorial visitation will take place on Saturday, December 18, 2021 from 10:00 AM...

Mr. Randy Patterson

Mr. Randy Patterson

Dec 9, 2021

Jodie Randall Patterson, 61, passed away on Thursday, December 09, 2021 at his home in Florence, MS. Visitation will be Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 1:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. Interment will follow at Terry Cemetery in Terry, MS. Born in Jackson, MS on November 09, 1960...

Mrs. Kathryn Anne Stacy

Mrs. Kathryn Anne Stacy

Dec 7, 2021

Kathryn Anne Stacy passed away on Tuesday, December 07, 2021 at her home in Byram, MS. She was 67. Visitation will be Sunday, December 12, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS with a graveside service to be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 13, 2021 at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Natchez,...

Infant Luca Mason Sandifer

Infant Luca Mason Sandifer

Dec 7, 2021

Luca Mason Sandifer, infant son of Eric Hernandez and Morgan Sandifer and twin brother of Landon Sandifer, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. He was 8 weeks old. The family will receive friends for visitation Monday, December 13, 2021 at Briar Hill Baptist Church in Florence from 10:00 a.m. until the Funeral Service beginning at...

Mr. James "Jim" Eli Hudson

Mr. James "Jim" Eli Hudson

Dec 7, 2021

James “Jim” E. Hudson passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. He was 83 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, December 11th from 1:00 p.m. until the 3:00 p.m. Funeral Service all at New Zion Baptist Church, 275 Andrews Road, Braxton, MS 39044. Burial will follow...

Mr. John "David" Cooper

Mr. John "David" Cooper

Dec 4, 2021

John David Cooper passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at his home in Florence. He was 56 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, December 14th from 1:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. Memorial Service all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. David was born November 26, 1965 in Jackson, MS to the late Robert Len...

Mrs. Jeanne Marie Hill

Mrs. Jeanne Marie Hill

Dec 1, 2021

Jeanne Marie Horne Oxley Hill was born in McComb, Mississippi on June 7, 1927 and grew up in Kentwood and Ferriday, Louisiana, but lived most of her adult life in Jackson and then in Raymond, Mississippi. She died December 1, 2021 in hospice care in Ridgeland, Mississippi. She was 94 years old. Visitation will be Saturday, December 4, 2021 from...

Mr. Gerald L. Phillips

Mr. Gerald L. Phillips

Nov 28, 2021

Gerald L. Phillips passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at his home in Florence at the age of 86. There will be a private family service will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Gerald was born in Crystal Springs, MS on September 8, 1935 to the late Osby and Dovie Phillips. He was raised in Jackson, where he...

Mrs. Margaret Ann Tackett Watkins

Mrs. Margaret Ann Tackett Watkins

Nov 25, 2021

Margaret Ann Tackett Watkins, 81, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 25, 2021 at her home in Clinton, MS. Visitation will be Monday, November 29, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel followed by interment at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS....

Mrs. Peggy Bowles Byrd

Mrs. Peggy Bowles Byrd

Nov 25, 2021

Peggy Bowles Byrd, 68, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at her home in Byram, MS. Visitation will be Monday, November 29, 2021 from 5:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Byram and again on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at First Baptist Church...

Mrs. Brenda Helen Walton

Mrs. Brenda Helen Walton

Nov 22, 2021

Mrs. Brenda Helen Walton passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, November 22, 2021 at her home in Florence. She was 76 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, November 26th from 10:00 -11:00 a.m. with a funeral service beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. She will be laid to rest...

Mr. Donald Lee Smith Sr.

Mr. Donald Lee Smith Sr.

Nov 20, 2021

Donald L. “Donnie” Smith Sr., went to be with his Heavenly Father on November 20, 2021, with his family by his side. Visitation will be Friday, November 26, 2021 from 5:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS and again on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Alta Woods Baptist Church in Jackson, MS from 9:00 a.m. until the...

Mrs. Ivey "Gail" Baldwin

Mrs. Ivey "Gail" Baldwin

Nov 20, 2021

Ivey “Gail” Baldwin passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at her home in Raymond, MS. She was 61 years old. Gail was born on December 13, 1959 to J.W. and Dorothy Dunn. A long-time resident of Lebanon, TN, she had been living in Raymond for the past four years. She was a member of Lebanon United Pentecostal Church. Gail...

Charles Larry Worrell

Charles Larry Worrell

Nov 17, 2021

Mr. Charles "Larry" Worrell passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at his home in Florence. He was 77 years old. There are now services scheduled at this time. Full obituary to follow.

Mr. Michael Duane Wall

Mr. Michael Duane Wall

Nov 16, 2021

Mr. Michael Duane Wall passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at his home in Florence. He was 63 years old. No services are scheduled at this time. Michael was born January 11, 1958 to Robert L. Wall Sr. and Elsie Mae Wall in Jackson, MS. He lived in Florence and worked as a plumber.

Mrs. Gloria Jean Marble

Mrs. Gloria Jean Marble

Nov 14, 2021

Gloria Jean (Williams) Marble, 80, died peacefully in her sleep Sunday, November 14, 2021, with her daughter by her side. She was born January 14, 1941, in the County Line Community of Rankin County, near Mendenhall, Mississippi. She was the 11th child of twelve born to James Madison Williams and Mollie Marie (Chapman) Williams. She was the beloved wife of...

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