Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.
Mr. Vance Brian Vosika
Jan 30, 2021
Vance Brian Vosika, 52, a devoted father and Grump, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Family and friends will gather at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram on Saturday, February 06, 2021 from 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. to celebrate his life. Due to the current pandemic, facemasks are required. The funeral home encourages everyone to practice social distancing and will allow...
Willie "Bill" Bertrude Pittman Jr.
Jan 30, 2021
Willie Bertrude Pittman, Jr., 93, went to be with the Lord Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Highland Home in Ridgeland, MS. A graveside service will be held Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 3:00 pm at Lakewood South memorial Park in Jackson. Bill was born January 4, 1928 in Bogalusa, La to Willie and Anna Parker Pittman. He was a longtime...
Mr. Robert Lyndle Johnson
Jan 30, 2021
Robert Lyndle Johnson, 74, of Crystal Springs, MS, passed away at his home on Jan. 30, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church on Feb. 2 with burial at the Old Crystal Springs Cemetery. Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS, handled arrangements. Robert was born in Tylertown, MS on June 11, 1946. Early...
Mr. Thomas Gerald Buford
Jan 29, 2021
Thomas Gerald Buford was born January 01, 1947, to Gladys and Thomas Doyle (T.D.) Buford. He peacefully passed away on January 29, 2021 at home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gladys and T.D., and his sister, Doylene. Gerald was married to the love of his life, Claudia, for 53 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and vacationing with...
Rosemary "Rose" Buynar Speir
Jan 29, 2021
Rosemary ‘Rose’ Buynar Speir, 94, of Byram, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on January 29, 2021. Rose was a resident of Pine Crest Guest Home in Hazlehurst, MS. As a longtime resident of Byram, she graduated from Byram High School in 1944, where she was voted “Best Girl Athlete” and “Campus Favorite”. She also spent many years...
Brenda Rogers Majors
Jan 29, 2021
Brenda Rogers Majors, 72, went to be with her Lord Friday, January 29, 2021 at River Oaks Hospital in Flowood. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Terry Cemetery in Terry, MS. Brenda was born January 28, 1949 in Terry, MS to Vernon and Retha Walker Lowe. She loved her Lord and served...
Mr. Larry Keith Simmons
Jan 28, 2021
Larry Keith Simmons, of Brandon, MS, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Baptist Hospital after an extended illness, at the age of 80. Born in Jackson, MS, he attended Forrest County AHS. Following graduation, Larry joined the United States Air Force. After his honorable discharge, and a job in between, he moved with his wife, Betty Jean and family...
Mr. James Flanigan Doddridge
Jan 26, 2021
James Flanigan Doddridge, Jr., 71, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at UMMC in Jackson, MS. James was adopted at birth by James Doddridge Sr. and Ora McKinney Doddridge on August 26, 1949 in Jackson, MS, where he lived all of his life. He served in the US Army during Vietnam and was a member of American Legion. A...
Mrs. Ruby Velma Gipson
Jan 24, 2021
Ruby Velma Gipson, 88, passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at her home in Richland. Chancellor Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Mrs. Gipson was born September 9, 1932 in Hinds County, MS to the late Henry and Edna Wade. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Terry. She served as...
Mrs. Peggy Sue Carlisle
Jan 24, 2021
Peggy Sue Carlisle, 59, passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at her home in Florence. Chancellor Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangement. Peggy was born April 18, 1961 to the late Fermon and Carolyn Smith Walters, Jr. in Mendenhall, MS. She loved God and was a member of New Covenant Church. She enjoyed...
Mr. Mark Anthony Fonville
Jan 22, 2021
Mark Anthony Fonville, 53, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 in Richland. The family will receive friends for visitation from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 25th at Jesus Name Tabernacle Garden of Memories. There will be a Graveside Service at 11:00 a.m. at the cemetery. Mark was born January 7, 1968 in Plain, MS to John and Mary...
Mrs. Audrey Whittington Hutto
Jan 21, 2021
Audrey Whittington Hutto, 94, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Due to the current pandemic, there will be a private family funeral service on Sunday, January 24, 2021 with Rev. Brad Hartzog officiating. Interment will follow at Lakewood South Memorial Park in Jackson, MS. Mrs. Hutto was born to Earl Dewey Whittington and Susie Sophia Keen Whittington on December...
Mrs. Doris Jean Prestwood
Jan 21, 2021
Doris Jean Prestwood, 80, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at her home in Ridgeland, MS. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 25 at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS. Jean was born to John Paul Goza and Arrie Belle Goza on June 21, 1940 in Jackson, MS. She grew up dancing with her...
Mrs. Sheila Kay Nester
Jan 21, 2021
Mrs. Sheila Kay Nester, 73, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at University of MS Medical Center in Jackson. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, January 25th from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. and again, Tuesday, January 26th from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.at Daniel Memorial Baptist Church in Jackson. The funeral service will begin...
Mrs. Edna Jewel Sartin
Jan 20, 2021
Edna Jewel Sartin, 95, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at her home in Terry, MS. Visitation will be Monday, January 25, 2021 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram from 1:00 p.m.—2:00 p.m. with a graveside service to follow at Terry Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Due to the current pandemic, facemasks are required and guests are encouraged to follow...
Mr. Billy Ray Mangum
Jan 20, 2021
Billy Ray Mangum, 84, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior, on Wednesday, January 20th, with his family at his side. Billy Ray (better known to those who loved him as "Judge" or Papaw) was born on September 22, 1936 in Magee, MS to the late Gaston & Gladys Mangum. He married his high school sweetheart, Vermell, in 1958...
Mrs. Pansey Earline Pierce
Jan 20, 2021
Mrs. Pansey Earline Pierce, 84, passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Plain View Assisted Living in Richland, MS. The family will receive friends Saturday, January 23rd from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. There will be a Graveside Service at 11:15 a.m. at Star Cemetery. Mrs. Pierce was born...
Mrs. Stacy Windham
Jan 17, 2021
Glynis Stacy Windham, 55, passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at River Oaks Hospital in Flowood. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19th at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. There will be a Graveside Service on Wednesday, January 20th at 1:00 p.m. in the Garden of...
Mrs. Jean McCreary Slade
Jan 17, 2021
Jean McCreary Slade, 71, of Raymond, passed into her Heavenly home on January 17, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Jean was born to the late Frank and Elizabeth McCreary of Raymond on December 11, 1949. She was a lifelong resident of Raymond and a graduate of Raymond High School. She married her one and only love, the late Rev. John...
Mr. Robert "Bobby" Thigpen
Jan 16, 2021
Charles Robert “Bobby” Thigpen, 62, passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his home in Florence. There will be a private Memorial Service at Briar Hill Baptist Church with burial in Briar Hill Cemetery. Bobby was born September 16, 1958 in Jackson, MS to the late Robert Edward and Doris Ball Thigpen. He worked as...
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