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Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mrs. Barbara Jean Ray

Mrs. Barbara Jean Ray

Oct 27, 2021

Barbara Jean Kilpatrick Ray, 88, passed away from this world to be in the presence and glory of the living God on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at The Blake Assisted Living Community in Flowood. Visitation is from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 31st at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, with a graveside service immediately following at 3:30 p.m. at...

Mr. Thomas Marvin Pace III

Mr. Thomas Marvin Pace III

Oct 26, 2021

Thomas Marvin Pace III passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at his home in Terry, MS at the age of 79. A resident of Terry, MS since 1988, Tommy was born in Jackson, MS on October 29, 1941 to Thomas Pace, Jr. and Mary Mabry Pace. He was employed as a truck driver for 43 years, retiring from Air...

Mr. Kenneth Ray Townsend

Mr. Kenneth Ray Townsend

Oct 25, 2021

Obituary Ken Townsend, 59, of Florence, passed away at his home on Monday, October 25, 2021. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 27th from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and again on Thursday, October 28 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. with service beginning at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Florence. Interment will be held at Florence Cemetery. Ken...

Mrs. Emma Jean Farmer

Mrs. Emma Jean Farmer

Oct 24, 2021

Mrs. Emma Jean Farmer, 84, passed into the arms of Jesus at Simpson General Hospital in Mendenhall, MS on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 27, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and again on Thursday, October 28, from 10:00 AM until the 11:00 AM funeral service all at Fellowship Baptist Church in Mendenhall. Interment will follow in...

Mrs. Alethia Davis

Mrs. Alethia Davis

Oct 22, 2021

Mrs. Alethia Davis passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Terry Cemetery in Terry, MS. Mrs. Davis is preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Davis. She is survived by sister, Ann Patrick and brother, Keith Morrison, both of Terry, MS.

Mrs. Winnie "Aileen" Traxler

Mrs. Winnie "Aileen" Traxler

Oct 22, 2021

Mrs. Winnie "Aileen" Traxler, 82, passed from this life Friday, October 22, 2021 at St Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. The family will receive friends Monday, October 25, 2021 from 4:00PM-8:00PM at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram and Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 10 AM until the 11 AM Funeral Service at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day...

Mr. Rodger Clayton Walker

Mr. Rodger Clayton Walker

Oct 22, 2021

Mr. Rodger Clayton Walker, 69, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at his home in Florence, MS. There will be a visitation on Monday, October 25, 2021 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Another visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 10:00 AM; this visitation will be followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM. These...

Mrs. Mary Lynn Higgins

Mrs. Mary Lynn Higgins

Oct 21, 2021

Mary Lynn Higgins passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, October 25 from 9:00 a.m. until the service begins at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Terry Cemetery. Lynn was born June 22, 1968 in Morton,...

Mr. Stephen Christy Holden

Mr. Stephen Christy Holden

Oct 19, 2021

Stephen Christy Holden, 65, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at his home in Terry, MS. Christy was born to William and Christene Holden on October 18, 1956 in Jackson, MS. He was a homebody who loved his home and spending time with his family. He also loved music, especially the Allman Brothers. In his spare time, he enjoyed...

Mrs. Peggy Jean Phillips

Mrs. Peggy Jean Phillips

Oct 18, 2021

Peggy Jean Phillips passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 at her home in Richland, MS. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS from 12:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. service. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories. Mrs. Phillips was born September 4, 1939 in Winston County,...

Mr. Jimmy Carr King

Mr. Jimmy Carr King

Oct 15, 2021

Mr. James Carr King died peacefully at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Lee, his In-laws, on Friday, October 15, 2021 in Pearl, MS at the age of 64. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. King and Desiree Chandler King; baby brother, Robert L. King II; and aunt, Marynell King. Mr. King is survived by...

Mr. Clifford Daniel Horton

Mr. Clifford Daniel Horton

Oct 14, 2021

Clifford Daniel “Danny” Horton passed away on Thursday, October 14, at the age of 63. Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Harmonia Congregational Methodist Church Cemetery in Sallis, MS. Danny grew up in the...

Mr. Kenneth Lee Watkins

Mr. Kenneth Lee Watkins

Oct 13, 2021

Kenneth Lee Watkins, 50, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, October 18th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will be Tuesday, October 19th at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior also at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Crestview Memorial Gardens...

Mr. Timothy Monroe Stogner

Mr. Timothy Monroe Stogner

Oct 13, 2021

Timothy Monroe Stogner, 75, passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, October 17th from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. A Graveside Service will be at 3:30 p.m. at Terry Cemetery. Tim was born May 11,...

Ms. Janet "Jan" Marie Summerlin - Smith

Ms. Janet "Jan" Marie Summerlin - Smith

Oct 13, 2021

Janet “Jan” Marie Summerlin Smith, 63, of Florence, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 surrounded by her family. Jan was born July 18, 1958 in Jackson, MS. She was a loving mother to her two daughters and a devoted sister to her two brothers. Jan was preceded in death by her mother, Ida “Ruth”...

Mrs. Shirley Ann Palmer

Mrs. Shirley Ann Palmer

Oct 12, 2021

Shirley Ann Palmer passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at her home in Florence, surrounded by her family. She was 69 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, October 15th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will be Saturday, October 16th at 3:00...

Mr. Gary Paul Mitchell

Mr. Gary Paul Mitchell

Oct 11, 2021

Gary Paul Mitchell, 64, went to be with Jesus on Monday, October 11, 2021 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. The family will receive friends for graveside visitation on Saturday, October 16th from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. with Graveside Service beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Clear Branch Cemetery. The family will gather after the service at 379 Clear Branch...

Mr. Thomas "Tom" Eugene Bradshaw

Mr. Thomas "Tom" Eugene Bradshaw

Oct 11, 2021

Thomas Eugene Bradshaw passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, October 11, 2021 at River Oaks Hospital in Flowood. He was 53 years old. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date. Tom was born June 27, 1968 in St. Paul, MN to Thomas Wayne and Thelma Jean Bradshaw. He moved from Alabama to Florence in...

Mrs. Barbara Goode

Mrs. Barbara Goode

Oct 11, 2021

Barbara Tabor Goode passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at Pleasant Hills Nursing Home in Jackson. She was 70 years old. The family will receive friends for a memorial visitation on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Ms. Goode was born March 27, 1951 in Clarksdale, MS to the late Jesse...

Mrs. Betty Catherine Welch

Mrs. Betty Catherine Welch

Oct 10, 2021

Mrs. Betty Catherine Welch of Harrisville passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at her home in Harrisville. She was 67 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, October 12th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday, October 13th from 10:00 until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service all at Unity...

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