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Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mr. James "Jim" Edgar Chancellor

Mr. James "Jim" Edgar Chancellor

Sep 2, 2021

James “Jim” Edgar Chancellor, 87, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at his residence in Pearl, MS. There will be a graveside service on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl. Jim was born July 27, 1934 in Raymond, MS to the late James and Jodie Chancellor. He moved to Pearl...

Mrs. Lavelle Thompson Robertson

Mrs. Lavelle Thompson Robertson

Aug 31, 2021

Mrs. Lavelle Robertson, 86, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at her home in Pearl. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, September 3rd at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence from 11:00 – 12:00. A Graveside Service will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS. Mrs. Robertson was born November 7,...

Mrs. Maudie Lee Wilson

Mrs. Maudie Lee Wilson

Aug 31, 2021

Mrs. Maudie Lee Wilson, 89, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at her home in Florence. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 2nd from 11:00 a.m. until the Funeral Service that will begin at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl. Mrs. Wilson was...

Mrs. Annie Kate Broome

Mrs. Annie Kate Broome

Aug 31, 2021

Annie Broome, 92, of Byram left this earthly life August, 31, 2021, in Crystal Springs, MS. Visitation will be Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Wynndale Baptist Church in Terry MS from 9:30 am until the hour of service at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson MS. Mrs. Broome, a long-time resident of the Jackson area,...

Mr. Johnny Fritz Bracy

Mr. Johnny Fritz Bracy

Aug 31, 2021

Johnny Fritz Bracy, 68, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, September 3rd from 1:00 p.m. until the 3:00 p.m. Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. Burial will follow in the Garden of...

Mr. Jackie Dale Brunt

Mr. Jackie Dale Brunt

Aug 31, 2021

Jackie Dale Brunt, age 64, passed into the arms of Jesus on August 31, 2021, at his home in Richland, Mississippi after a courageous battle with cancer. Graveside services will be on Thursday, September 2 at 10 am at Chancellor Funeral Home (Garden of Memories) in Florence, Mississippi. Born on October 2, 1955, to George and Nannie Brunt of Kosciusko,...

Mrs. Jeanette Burnett Walker

Mrs. Jeanette Burnett Walker

Aug 31, 2021

Jeanette Burnett Walker, 94, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at her home in Raymond, MS. Visitation will be Friday, September 03, 2021 at First Pentecostal Church of Jackson, MS from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens in West Monroe, LA. Born in Whitney,...

Mr. William "Frank" White

Mr. William "Frank" White

Aug 28, 2021

Mr. William Franklin “Frank” White, 83, passed away on August 28, 2021, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. There will be a private family graveside memorial service to celebrate his life at Terry Cemetery in Terry, Mississippi. Mr. White, a lifelong resident of Terry, MS and member of First Baptist Church, Terry served proudly in the United States...

Mrs. Kathryn Josephine Mullins

Mrs. Kathryn Josephine Mullins

Aug 28, 2021

Kathryn Josephine Mullins, 90, went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 1, 2021 beginning at 9:am until the 11:00 am Chapel service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. A 2:00 pm graveside service will follow at White Sands Cemetery in Prentiss,...

Mr. Kenneth Dewayne Lewis

Mr. Kenneth Dewayne Lewis

Aug 25, 2021

Kenneth Dewayne Lewis, 24, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at his home in Terry, MS. Visitation will be Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. with a 2:30 p.m. graveside service to follow at Terry Cemetery in Terry, MS. Born on August 19, 1997 in Jackson, MS, Kent had lived all of his life in Terry, MS, graduating...

Mr. Perry Gene Hensarling

Mr. Perry Gene Hensarling

Aug 25, 2021

Perry “Bull” Hensarling, 61, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram on Friday, August 27 from 5:00—7:00 p.m. and again Saturday, August 28 from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Natchez Trace Memorial Park in Madison, MS. A resident...

Mrs. Jonnie Eva Gagneaux

Mrs. Jonnie Eva Gagneaux

Aug 24, 2021

Jonnie Eva Gagneaux passed away at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. She was 50 years old. Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home on Saturday, August 28 from 9:00-11:00am with a Graveside Service at 11:00 am in the Garden of Memories. Jonnie was born on June 8, 1971 in Jackson to the late Ray...

Mr. Steve Mitchell Kelly

Mr. Steve Mitchell Kelly

Aug 24, 2021

Steve Mitchell, 66, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood, Mississippi. Visitation will be held at Hickory Ridge Baptist Church on Friday, August 27, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00a.m. funeral service also at the church. He will be laid to rest at Liberty Baptist Church cemetery in Stringer, MS. Steve was...

Mr. Trevor McKinley

Mr. Trevor McKinley

Aug 21, 2021

Arrangements to be announced.

Mrs. Dorathy Jean Shirley

Mrs. Dorathy Jean Shirley

Aug 20, 2021

Ms. Dorathy Jean Shirley passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 21, 1948 in Winston County, Mississippi to Myrtis McCully Hisaw and Travis Hisaw. Visitation will be held Monday, August 23, 2021 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Chancellor Funeral Home, Byram and again Tuesday, August 24,...

Mrs. Rebecca W Fendlason

Mrs. Rebecca W Fendlason

Aug 19, 2021

Mrs. Rebecca “Becky” Wallace Fendlason, 62, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 19, 2021. There will be a graveside Service on Monday, August 23, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Glenwood Memorial Park in Richland with Rev. Terry Fant officiating. Mrs. Fendlason was born on November 11, 1958 in Flowood, MS to Mr. Alfred “A.T.” and Rachael...

Mr. Johnny Kenneth Stevens

Mr. Johnny Kenneth Stevens

Aug 19, 2021

Johnny Kenneth Stevens passed away at home surrounded by family on August 19, 2021, after battling thyroid cancer and then suffering a stroke. Johnny was born in Florence, Mississippi on July 31, 1934. He joined the Navy in September 1951, at the tender age of 17, and by the time he was 19 years old he was serving as the...

Mr. Major "Buddy" McGowan

Mr. Major "Buddy" McGowan

Aug 18, 2021

Mr. Major Charles “Buddy” McGowan, 94, of Byram passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends 4pm-6pm Sunday, August 22, 2021, and 9am until the 10am Funeral service Monday, August 23, 2021 at Chancellor funeral Home in Byram. Burial will follow in Lakewood Memorial Park. Mr. McGowan was born June...

Mr. Terry Scott Harrell Sr.

Mr. Terry Scott Harrell Sr.

Aug 18, 2021

Terry Scott Harrell Sr. 66, passed the night of Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at his residence in Florence. The family will have a private family only Memorial Service at a later date at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Mr. Terry Harrell Sr. was born to the late Erskine Harrell and Edith Watson Harrell on April 26, 1955 in Jackson, MS....

David Winston Nunnery

David Winston Nunnery

Aug 15, 2021

David Winston Nunnery, 70, passed from this life Sunday, August 15, 2021 at the VA Nursing Home in Jackson, MS. Mr. Nunnery was born April 5, 1951 in Liberty, MS to Donald and Doreen Stacey Nunnery. David enjoyed playing the guitar, hunting and studying military history. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he proudly served from 1969 to 1973....

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