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Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

James Anthony "Tony" Byrd

James Anthony "Tony" Byrd

Aug 6, 2024

James “Tony” Byrd, 66, passed away at home with family at his side in Star, MS. He was born September 28, 1957, to Shelby and Jean Byrd and grew up in Pearl. He was one of 5 children Ricky Byrd (Sherri), Debbie Horn (Billy), Gregg Byrd and Cassondra Grantham. Like his father and grandfather, he worked in the dirt business...

Michelle Ann McIntosh

Michelle Ann McIntosh

Aug 5, 2024

Michelle Ann McIntosh of Florence, MS passed away at her home Monday, August 5th, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am Friday, August 9th, 2024, at Chancellor's funeral home in Florence, MS. 

Michelle was born August 26th, 1996, in Flowood, MS. to Michael and Susan Eggen McIntosh. She was preceded in death by grandparents of the Eggen and...

Dr. James "Jim" Everett

Dr. James "Jim" Everett

Aug 5, 2024

 Dr. James “Jim” Everett,72, passed away at home with family at his side after bravely battling pancreatic cancer for over 8 months. He entered the arms of his Heavenly Father on Monday, August 5, 2024. He was born on November 21, 1951, in Belzoni, MS to Rev. J.P. Everett and Willie Fraiser Everett. 

He surrendered to the Lord at age 16...

Brooklyn Leigh Steinwinder

Brooklyn Leigh Steinwinder

Aug 3, 2024

Brooklyn Leigh Steinwinder, born on June 25, 2021, in Flowood, MS, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, in Florence, MS.

Brooklyn, a blonde hair, blue eyed, extremely sweet and kind soft hearted soul. She loved her family, especially her big sissy. Nothing but laughter and playful times with Cocomelon from obsessively watching to dancing and singing all the songs. A...

James Arnold Skinner

James Arnold Skinner

Aug 1, 2024

James Arnold Skinner,79, passed away on August 1, 2024, in Byram, MS. He was born on May 1, 1945, in Jackson, MS to his loving parents, John Skinner and Billie Moore Skinner. 

James was very religious. He had read his bible 8 times. He found solace in reading the Bible. He would tell you about it if you asked. He went...

Thomas L Smith

Thomas L Smith

Jul 31, 2024

Thomas L Smith, known to many as Tom, passed away on July 31, 2024, at his home in Jackson, MS. He was born on March 4, 1954, in West Virginia, to Dacile Smith and Mary Nix Smith. 

Tom dedicated his life to music as a music teacher and pianist, finding immense joy in sharing his passion with others. Beyond his musical...

Nelda Oleta Townsend

Nelda Oleta Townsend

Jul 31, 2024

Nelda Oleta Townsend went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Brandon, MS. She was 84 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Briar Hill Baptist Church in Florence. The funeral service will begin at 10:30 and the burial will...

Michael Ray Broadwater

Michael Ray Broadwater

Jul 24, 2024

Michael Ray Broadwater, known to many as "Mike," peacefully passed away on July 24, 2024 in Terry, MS. He was born on November 11, 1955, in Hazlehurst, MS to William Harvey Broadwater, Sr and Lela Kitchens Broadwater. 

Throughout his life, Mike embraced the freedom of the open road as a truck driver and found joy in exploring new horizons.  He believed...

Dana Kelly Walker

Dana Kelly Walker

Jul 24, 2024

Dana Kelly Walker went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at her home in Florence, MS. She was 50 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 12:00-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The service will begin at 2:00 p.m.

Dana was born...

Luther Mike Wilson

Luther Mike Wilson

Jul 23, 2024

Luther “Mike” Wilson passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at his home in Florence, MS. He was 65 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The memorial service will begin at 3:00 p.m.

Mike was born on November 17, 1958,...

Pat Lee Smith

Pat Lee Smith

Jul 21, 2024

On July 21, 2024, the world said goodbye to a beloved individual, Pat Lee Smith, who passed away peacefully at his home. Pat was born to Curley C. Smith and Nina Jewel Harris Smith in Louisiana on August 12, 1945. He led a remarkable life full of love, adventure, and passion. 

Throughout his years, Pat dedicated himself to a career as...

Prentiss Alliston

Prentiss Alliston

Jul 19, 2024

Mr. William Prentiss Alliston, age 82, died Friday, July 19, 2024, at his residence in Crystal Springs.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 at Chancellor Funeral Home, Florence and again from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 24 also at Chancellor Funeral Home, Florence where the service will begin at 11:00 a.m. in...

Julie Corinne Davidson

Julie Corinne Davidson

Jul 19, 2024

Julie Corinne Davidson went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 19, 2024, at her home in Florence, MS. She was 74 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday, July 21, 2024, and again from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service...

Joyce Evelyn Craig

Joyce Evelyn Craig

Jul 13, 2024

Joyce Evelyn Craig, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed peacefully on July 13, 2024, at the age of 77. She was born on June 26, 1947, in Grenada, MS to her loving parents Bennie and Annie Huffman. 

Services to honor and celebrate Joyce's life will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence on July 20, 2024. A visitation...

Patricia Diane Bono

Patricia Diane Bono

Jul 12, 2024

On July 12, 2024, our beloved Patricia Diane Ratcliff, affectionately known as Tricia, passed away at her residence in Richland. She was born on April 21, 1961, in McComb, MS to her late parents, Jackie May and Wilma Carrol. Patricia was a devoted Christian who touched the lives of many during her time on this earth.

Patricia was a woman of...

Coach Herman R. Barnett

Coach Herman R. Barnett

Jul 12, 2024

Herman “Coach” Ray Barnett went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 12, 2024, surrounded by his family.

 Born November 3, 1947, in Port Arthur, TX, to Rex and Sydnie Barnett, Ray was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed horseback riding, hunting, fishing, water skiing, and many different sports. During his tenure in the Clinton Public School system, Coach Barnett, as...

Bettie Berniece Horn

Bettie Berniece Horn

Jul 12, 2024

Bettie Berniece Horn passed away  Friday, July 12, 2024, at the age of 82 at her home in Florence, MS. She was born March 1 1 , 1942, to Julius Harmon and Virginia Inez (Downs) Heidelberg in Jasper County, MS.

She was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, Albert Edward "Pit" Horn; brother, Charles Heidelberg; and sisters, Lilith Cockrell,...

Ronnie Eugene Lewis

Ronnie Eugene Lewis

Jul 10, 2024

Ronnie Eugene Lewis went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in Whitfield, MS. He was 71 years old.

Ronnie was born on August 28, 1952, to George Lewis and Bonnie Strong in Jackson, MS. Ronnie loved bass fishing. He even made the newspaper for catching a record bass. Ronnie also loved NASCAR. He was a...

Dr. Orvel Hooker

Dr. Orvel Hooker

Jul 9, 2024

Dr. Orvel Edwin Hooker, 95, of Mount Juliet, TN, passed peacefully away to his heavenly home on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, while under the loving care at Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Madison, Tennessee where he had resided for the past year. Prior to transitioning to long term care, he resided with his son David and daughter in...

Harris Edward Daniels, Jr

Harris Edward Daniels, Jr

Jul 8, 2024

Harris Edward Daniels, Jr. “Eddie” made his transition to heaven on July 8, 2024, blanketed in the love and prayers of his family. He is dad to Ashley and Jessica, Poppy to Millie, father in law to Steven and husband to Sharon. 

Eddie was larger than life and he created his own path that led to wonderful adventures and incredible experiences...

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