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Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mr. Russell "Gordon" Lawrence

Mr. Russell "Gordon" Lawrence

Dec 4, 2020

Russell Gordon Lawrence, 49, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 at his residence in Clinton. A private memorial service will be held at a later time. Gordon was born January 4, 1971, in Jackson to Timothy Lawrence, Sr. and Diane Morrison. He grew up and attended school in Florence, lived in Jackson and Brandon for most of his life and...

Mr. Michael Austin Vandiver

Mr. Michael Austin Vandiver

Dec 3, 2020

Michael Austin Vandiver, 68, passed away on Thursday, December 03, 2020 at his home in Edwards, MS. He will be interred at Terry Cemetery. Due to the current pandemic, the family will have a private service. Mr. Vandiver was born to Ed Vandiver and Portia Ross Vandiver on February 18, 1952 in Corinth, MS. A resident of Edwards for more...

Ms. Sylvia Tucker

Ms. Sylvia Tucker

Dec 2, 2020

Ms. Sylvia Tucker, 93, passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at University of MS Medical Center in Jackson. There will be a Graveside Service Friday, December 4th at 2:00 p.m. at Clear Branch Cemetery. Ms. Tucker was born January 13, 1927 in Chicago, IL to the late Chris and Lucille Silianoff. She has lived most...

Mrs. Nita Massey

Mrs. Nita Massey

Nov 30, 2020

Alice Juanita “Nita” Massey, 77, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, November 30, 2020 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, December 4th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and again, Saturday, December 5th from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial...

Rev. Tom Felix Rayburn

Rev. Tom Felix Rayburn

Nov 29, 2020

Tommy Felix Rayburn, 91, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 29, 2020. Visitation will be held Saturday, December 5, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram at 10:00 followed by a Celebration of Life service at 11:00. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park. Due to the current pandemic, a limited number of people will be allowed in...

Mr. Thomas Neville Williams

Mr. Thomas Neville Williams

Nov 28, 2020

Thomas Neville Williams, age 83 of Florence passed from this world into God's hands on Sat., Nov. 28th. He was surrounded by his family whom he loved very much. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 61 years, Olgia Williams, son, Kevin Williams (Christi), ,grand daughters, Ashley Turner (Matt), and Allison Williams (James) along with 4 great grandchildren, Gabriel Turner,...

Mr. Arlie Andrew Patrick Jr.

Mr. Arlie Andrew Patrick Jr.

Nov 28, 2020

Arlie Andrew Patrick, Jr., 81, died Saturday, November 28, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home Byram. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Terry Cemetery. For...

Mr. William Aubrey Rush

Mr. William Aubrey Rush

Nov 28, 2020

William “Bill” Rush died Saturday, November 28, 2020, due to complications from pneumonia. There will be a graveside service at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 05, 2020 at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS. Mr. Rush was born November 23, 1927, in Pelahatchie, MS, to George and Minnie Rush. After high school, he served in the United States Army during World...

Mr. Jeffery Wayne Jones

Mr. Jeffery Wayne Jones

Nov 27, 2020

Jeffery Wayne Jones, 59, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at his home in Terry, MS. Due to the current pandemic, the family will have a private graveside at Terry Cemetery. Mr. Jones was born to Freddie Cammack Jones and Lillie Rene Hales Jones on December 30, 1960 in Hazlehurst, MS. He lived in Terry, MS all his life...

Mrs. Sue Mulholland

Mrs. Sue Mulholland

Nov 27, 2020

Dorothy “Sue” Freeny Mulholland, 92 years old, affectionately known as “Ms. Sue”, passed from her earthly home at Bedford Care Center of Marion to her heavenly home on Friday, November 27, 2020. Per her request, there will be a family graveside service at Lakewood Memorial Park where she will be laid to rest beside her husband, Bob Mulholland, Sr. with...

Mr. Dennis Charles Ramage

Mr. Dennis Charles Ramage

Nov 26, 2020

Dennis Charles Ramage Sr. passed away at his home in Florence, MS on Thursday, November 26th, 2020 at the age of 70. Dennis is preceded in death by his parents, James and Evelyn Ramage; his brother, Marvin Ramage; and grandchild, Alex Fuller. Dennis is survived by his loving wife Peggy of 37 years. They were married on June 13th, 1983....

Mrs. Marion Rhen Viberg

Mrs. Marion Rhen Viberg

Nov 25, 2020

Mrs. Marion Rehn Viberg, 92, passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at her home in Flowood. No arrangements are scheduled at this time.

Mrs. Melinda Wright Jones

Mrs. Melinda Wright Jones

Nov 25, 2020

Melinda Ann Jones, 38, passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, November 27th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Prattville Memorial Chapel in Prattville, AL with...

Mr. George Wayne Purvis

Mr. George Wayne Purvis

Nov 25, 2020

George Wayne Purvis, 86, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Due to the current pandemic, the family will have a private graveside service at Lakewood South Memorial Park. Mr. Purvis was born to James David Purvis and Johnnie Ella Dozier Purvis on January 17, 1935 in Hinds County, Mississippi where he...

Mrs. Jewel Jeannette Mathews

Mrs. Jewel Jeannette Mathews

Nov 23, 2020

Jewel Jeannette Mathews, 86, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Neshoba General hospital in Philadelphia, MS. Visitation will be Saturday, November 28, 2020 at the First Pentecostal Church of Jackson from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS. Mrs. Mathews was born to...

Mrs. Evelyn Freeman

Mrs. Evelyn Freeman

Nov 21, 2020

Ollie Evelyn Freeman, 93, departed her earthly home on November 21, 2020, and entered her Heavenly home to be with her Lord Jesus. There will be a visitation Tuesday, November 24, from 9AM until the 10AM service at Hillcrest Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Lakewood South Cemetery. Evelyn was born on February 28, 1927, in Centreville, MS, to Karl...

Mrs. Jean Summers Walton

Mrs. Jean Summers Walton

Nov 20, 2020

Jean Summers Walton, 75, passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, November 20, 2020 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, November 24th from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will begin at 3:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with burial at Florence...

Mrs. Peggy Huffman

Mrs. Peggy Huffman

Nov 20, 2020

Loraine Agnes “Peggy” Huffman, 109, passed away on November 20, 2020 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. A private funeral service will be held at a later date at Natchez Memorial Cemetery. Coming from Port Charlotte, FL, she had been a resident of Jackson, MS since 1990. She was a parishioner of St. Therese Catholic Church and volunteered at...

Mrs Nancy Yvonne Morgan

Mrs Nancy Yvonne Morgan

Nov 19, 2020

Nancy Morgan, 73, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel. Burial will follow in the Garden of...

Mr. Melvin Gilmore

Mr. Melvin Gilmore

Nov 19, 2020

Clyde “Melvin” Gilmore, 92, passed from this earth to meet his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at his daughter’s home where he had lived with his precious wife, Sara, for the past two and a half years. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, November 24th from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service...

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