Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.
Mr. Carl Dewitt Hilton Jr.
Jun 10, 2021
Carl D. Hilton Jr., passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 10, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was 78 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, June 14 2021 from 5:00—8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. A graveside service will follow at Hickory Ridge Cemetery on Tuesday, June 15, 2021...
Mrs. Lynda Lou Lee
Jun 9, 2021
Lynda Lou Lee, 81, passed away on Wednesday, June 09, 2021. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS with a graveside service to follow. A long-time resident of Byram, MS, Lynda was born in Jackson, MS on September 09, 1939 to Otis Allen and Mary Wilson Allen....
Mr. Gary Lee Rice
Jun 8, 2021
Gary Lee Rice, 80, of Harrisville, MS passed away peacefully in his home on June 8, 2021, surrounded by family and friends. Mr. Rice was born to the late Ernest and Brilla Rice in Harrisville on July 29, 1940. He is survived by his wife of ten years, Ruth; children James (Dana), Rusty (Wendy), Barbie (John), Richard; bonus children, Lisa...
Mr. Thomas Edward McGaha
Jun 8, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Edward McGaha, Sr. on June 8th, 2021. He was in his 94th year. He left us peacefully in his sleep with family in attendance while at the Juniper Village Skilled Nursing Community in Austin, Texas. Born in the small town of Arkabutla, Mississippi, He was a first-hand witness...
Mr. Terry Lyle Peterson
Jun 5, 2021
Terry Lyle Peterson, 63, of Raymond, Mississippi, died June 5, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Terry was born November 23, 1957 in Los Angeles, California, but called Mississippi home. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved hunting, fishing and gardening. A giant of a man, Terry was happiest in the mountains or on his bass boat. He...
Mrs. Ragan Pettigrew Jordan
May 31, 2021
Ragan Pettigrew Jordan passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at her home in Braxton. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, June 4th from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. at New Covenant Church in Harrisville. A graveside service will follow at New Covenant Cemetery. Ragan Leigh Pettigrew was born to Ruby Lee Pettigrew and James Russell Pettigrew on January...
David Wayne "Dave" Davis
May 28, 2021
David Wayne “Dave” Davis, 61 of Jackson, MS passed away May 28, 2021 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. Visitation is 9am – 10:30am Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram with 11am graveside service at Springridge United Methodist Church Cemetery in Terry. Dave worked for the Dept of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for 34 years. He liked...
Mr. Joe Timothy Byrd
May 28, 2021
Joe Timothy Byrd passed away Friday, May 28, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 73 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, May 29th from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Star Baptist Church Community Life Center. There will be a funeral service Sunday, May 30th at 2:00 p.m. with visitation one...
Mrs. Bobbie Rae Thompson
May 27, 2021
Bobbie Rae Thompson, 90, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 01, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS. Mrs. Thompson was born on August 04, 1930 in Jackson, MS to W.A. Martin and Jennie Womack Martin. She worked...
Mrs. Anita Kennedy Adcock
May 26, 2021
Anita Kennedy Adcock passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at home with her loving family by her side. A service of remembrance will be held on Friday May 28th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. with funeral services being held on Saturday May 29th at 11:00 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence and laid to rest at Richland City Cemetery....
Mrs. Myrtle Simmons McGaha
May 26, 2021
She was in her 94th year. She left us peacefully in her sleep while in the same room with her beloved husband Tom of 69 years at the Juniper Village Skilled Nursing Community in Austin, Texas. Born in the small town of Utica, Mississippi, she witnessed all of the incredible history that unfolded for the greatest generation. After graduation from...
Mr. Jeremy Wayne Lewis
May 24, 2021
Jeremy Wayne Lewis passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021. He was 27 years old. Born in Mobile, AL on November 14, 1993, he was raised in Baldwin County, MS. Jeremy graduated from Fairhope High School in 2015. He is survived by his mother, Melody Lewis Curtis.
Mr. William Kelly Martin Jr.
May 23, 2021
William Kelly Martin, Jr. passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 with family at his side. A family graveside will be held at Tylertown Cemetery in Tylertown, MS. W.K. was born on January 12, 1929 in Tylertown, MS to William Martin, Sr. and Bernice Beard Martin. He was a long-time resident of Byram, MS before moving to Florence in 2005....
Mr. Kenneth Larry Whittington Jr.
May 22, 2021
Kenneth Larry Whittington, Jr., passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021. He was 54 years old. A longtime resident of the Terry/Byram area, Mr. Whittington was born on October 20, 1966 to Kenneth Whittington, Sr. and Helen Wadsworth Whittington. He was employed as a carpenter all of his life. He had a heart of gold and was always willing to...
Katye Lucille (Cooper) Summerlin
May 22, 2021
Katye Lucille Cooper Summerlin, born May 11, 1933, has joined her heavenly Father, Saturday, May 22, 2021. The family will receive friends Friday, May 28, 2021 beginning at 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. A funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories in Florence,...
Mrs. Sally Magdeline Eckles
May 21, 2021
Mrs. Sally Knott Eckles, 97, died Friday May 21st at her home in Pleasant View, TN. Visitation will be from 2-7 Sunday, May 23, 2021 and again Monday, May 24, 2021 from 11am until the 1pm funeral service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. Burial will follow at Lakewood South. Mrs. Eckles was a lifelong resident of Mississippi until...
Mr. Billy E. Ball
May 20, 2021
Billy Eugene Ball, 65, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 20, 2021, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, May 21, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS and on Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM at First...
Mrs. Dollie Ruth Belk
May 19, 2021
Dollie Ruth Belk, 88, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at her home in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be Friday, May 21, 2021 from 4:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS and again Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Lakewood South Memorial...
Mrs. Nettie Lou Harris
May 15, 2021
Nettie Lou Graham Harris, 95, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Mrs. Harris was born on August 05, 1925 in Greenville, TX to Wiley and Litha Russel Graham. She was married to Allen W. Harris, who preceded her in death. They were members of St. Matthias Episcopal Church in Shreveport, LA. Mrs. Harris was also...
Mrs. Lavada Maxwell-Caffey
May 12, 2021
Lavada Maxwell Caffey went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at the age of 89. A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Lakewood Memorial Pak in Jackson, MS. She was born to the late Victor and Lottie Maxwell on December 12, 1931 in Brookhaven, MS. Lavada attended The School...
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