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Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mr. Charles Ceph Bullock

Mr. Charles Ceph Bullock

Jan 16, 2021

Charles C. Bullock, 72, died January 16 after a lengthy illness concluding with complications from COVID-19. Arrangements are coordinated with Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Lakewood South Memorial Park with family and friends in accordance with the pandemic conditions. Officiating will be Rev....

George Albert Hancock

George Albert Hancock

Jan 15, 2021

George Albert Hancock, 79, of Florence, MS, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior, Friday, January 15, 2021. His family was at his side. George was born May 29, 1941, in Cleveland, MS, youngest of three sons, to Dennis and Sammie Hancock. While attending Delta State College, he met and wed the love of his life, Mary Ann Little,...

Mr. I.M. "Duke" Lewis

Mr. I.M. "Duke" Lewis

Jan 13, 2021

I.M. “Duke” Lewis, 81, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Willow Creek Nursing Home in Byram, MS. The family will have a private memorial service. Mr. Lewis was born to Irvin B. Lewis and Estelle Coke Lewis on October 04, 1939 in Hinds County, MS. He was a retired lieutenant with the Jackson Fire Department and was recognized...

Mr. O.C. Walker

Mr. O.C. Walker

Jan 13, 2021

Mr. “O.C.” Walker, 81 joined his Savior in his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 13, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones at his home in Florence. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, January 15th from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. A Graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Terry Cemetery...

Ms. Anna R. Goode

Ms. Anna R. Goode

Jan 12, 2021

Ms. Anna R. Goode, 82, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. Her family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, January 15th from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. There will be a Graveside Service following at 12:00 p.m. in the Garden of Memories. Ms. Goode was born June...

Mrs. Carrol Dean Lewis

Mrs. Carrol Dean Lewis

Jan 12, 2021

Carrol Dean Lewis, 84, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Highland Home in Ridgeland, MS. Visitation will be Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS from 11:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. with a graveside service to follow at Lakewood South Memorial Park in Jackson, MS at 12:30 p.m. Due to the current pandemic, 10 people will...

Mr. Thomas Maury Truitt

Mr. Thomas Maury Truitt

Jan 10, 2021

Thomas M. “Tom” Truitt, 88, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at his home in Florence. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, January 13th from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Garden of Memories. Tom was born February 19, 1932...

Mr. Douglas Wayne Hedrick

Mr. Douglas Wayne Hedrick

Jan 9, 2021

Douglas Wayne Hedrick, 66, passed away on Saturday, January 09, 2021 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Mr. Hedrick was born to Kenneth E. Hedrick and Shirley J. Jones on February 20, 1954 in Michigan. He was a carpenter and self-contractor. He is survived by his two children.

Mr. Tim McNair

Mr. Tim McNair

Jan 5, 2021

Timothy Michael McNair, 66, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. There will be a Graveside Service on Saturday, January 9th at 2:00 p.m. in the Garden of Memories in Florence. Tim was born March 6, 1954 in Wichita Falls, Texas to the late Pat and Nan McNair. He was raised between Texas and...

Commander Robert M. Evans Dr. Retd.

Commander Robert M. Evans Dr. Retd.

Jan 4, 2021

Commander Robert M. Evans, Dr. Retired passed away on Monday, January 04, 2021 in Jackson, MS. He was 77 years old. He will be laid to rest in Midden, TX. Commander Evans was born to Blanton Hays Evans and Gladys Stein Mitchell on December 30, 1943 in Jackson, MS. He was a Vietnam veteran and served in the US Navy...

Mr. George Francis Bokros

Mr. George Francis Bokros

Jan 3, 2021

George Francis Bokros, 84, of Florence, MS, passed away on January 3, 2021 in Merit Heath River Oaks, Flowood, MS. George was born on October 9, 1936, in Warren, Ohio, the son of George Steven and Mary Gmucs Bokros. George was very athletic and graduated from Fowler High School in 1954. He worked at 84 Lumber Company and had four...

Mrs. Vera Sue Beall

Mrs. Vera Sue Beall

Jan 2, 2021

Vera Sue Beall, 85, went to be with Jesus Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Plain View assisted living in Richland, MS. Due to Covid restrictions, the family is having a private family service. Interment will be at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson. Sue was born in Simpson County on April 5, 1935 to Rupert and Eula Mae Matthews Lewis. She...

Mr. Cecil Paul Taylor

Mr. Cecil Paul Taylor

Dec 29, 2020

Mr. Cecil Paul Taylor, 68, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at his home in Florence surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, January 2, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. The Service will be at the church at 12:00 noon, followed by...

Mr. Davis Lynn Ray

Mr. Davis Lynn Ray

Dec 28, 2020

Davis Lynn Ray, 65, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Copiah County Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Bracie Lee Lewis

Mr. Bracie Lee Lewis

Dec 27, 2020

Mr. Bracie Lee Lewis, 89, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at his home in Harrisville surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 from 10 a.m. until the service begins at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Due to the current guidelines regarding gatherings, mask or facial coverings must be...

Mrs. Maudell Anita Railsback

Mrs. Maudell Anita Railsback

Dec 27, 2020

Maudell Anita Railsback, 96 years young, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Riggs Manor where she had resided for the past 8 years. A family graveside service will be held at Hollywood Cemetery in McComb, MS. Maudell was born on August 08, 1924 to Norb and Katherine Claire Perkins in Kosciusko, MS. She married the love of her...

Mrs. Lisa Marie Taylor

Mrs. Lisa Marie Taylor

Dec 26, 2020

Mrs. Lisa Taylor,51, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 29th from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Hickory Ridge Baptist Church in Florence, MS. The service will begin at 1:00 p.m. with burial to follow at Sinai Cemetery. Lisa was born on December 2, 1969...

Mr. Charles Willis Beck III

Mr. Charles Willis Beck III

Dec 26, 2020

Charles W. Beck III “Chuck”, age 61, of Terry, MS passed away December 26, 2020. Chuck was born in McComb, MS. April 11, 1959. He was a truck driver with FedEx Freight for more than 25 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, but his grandkids were what kept him going. He loved the Mississippi State Bulldogs...

Mrs. Deborah Johnson

Mrs. Deborah Johnson

Dec 25, 2020

Mrs. Deborah Johnson,66, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson, MS. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Harrisville Baptist Church. The service will begin at 12:00 p.m. with burial to follow at Harrisville Cemetery. Mrs. Deborah was born March 24, 1954 to...

Mrs. Doris Lillian Selby

Mrs. Doris Lillian Selby

Dec 22, 2020

Doris Lillian Selby, 95, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Willow Creek Nursing Home in Byram, MS. A graveside service will be held at Lakewood Memorial Park on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Mrs. Selby was born to Willie Ira Hutchison and Bertha Estelle Thompson Hutchison on November 23, 1925 in Choctaw County, MS. She moved...

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