Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.
Chef Henri Gaston van Goethem
Dec 22, 2020
Henri Gaston van Goethem passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 while surrounded by his family at his home in Florence. Henri was born in Berlin, Germany in 1935, where he spent most of his childhood during the WWII years. After completing his cooking apprenticeship in Berlin, he served as an Entremetier and Saucier in Switzerland and for the Royal Air...
Mrs. Ruth Baldwin Cowart
Dec 21, 2020
This is the story of Mary Ruth Baldwin Cowart (Ruth). Ruth was a wonderful woman that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. Ruth was an amazing wife, mom (to her so called farm animals), daughter, sister, and a baker of cornbread like no other could be. Ruth’s story starts on November 27, 1960, the oldest child to...
Mrs. Alma Jo Compere Kennedy
Dec 21, 2020
Mrs. Alma Joanne Compere Kennedy, 82, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at her home in Florence surrounded by her family. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, December 23rd from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Briar Hill Baptist Church. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the church with burial to follow at Briar Hill...
Mrs. Billie Jo Davis
Dec 21, 2020
Mrs. Billie Jo Davis, 85, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, December 21, 2020 at University Hospital in Jackson, MS. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, December 26th from 10:00 a.m. until the 12:00 p.m. funeral service all at Harrisville Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Harrisville Cemetery. Mrs. Davis was born July 18, 1935...
Mr. Robert Mitford Megginson
Dec 19, 2020
Robert Mitford Megginson was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, December 19, 2020. He was 88 years old. Our devastating loss is heaven’s gain. He was born on August 02, 1932 to Oscar Gray Megginson and Gladys Lindsey Megginson in Jackson, MS. He graduated from Central High School. He earned his bachelor of...
Mr. Greg Lane Miller
Dec 19, 2020
Mr. Gregory Lane Miller, 63, passed away on December 19, 2020. There will be a visitation at Country Woods Baptist Church in Byram from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 and from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 23, 2020. There will be a funeral service at 10:00 AM at Country Woods Baptist church on...
Mr. David Thomas McGuffee
Dec 17, 2020
David Thomas McGuffee, 76, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Due to the current pandemic, 10 people will be allowed in the building at a time and masks are required. A graveside...
Mr. Johnny Earl Stewart
Dec 17, 2020
Johnny Earl Stewart, 80, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. There will be a Graveside Service Saturday, December 19th at 1:00 p.m. at Glenwood Memorial Park in Richland. Johnny was born March 26, 1940 in Carthage, MS to the late Preston and Bennie Stewart. He has lived in the Florence and Richland areas for...
Mr. John Sedrick Sharp
Dec 17, 2020
John Sedrick Sharp, 81, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at his daughter’s home in Braxton, MS. There are no arrangements at this time. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Mr. Sharp was born March 23, 1939 in New Orleans, LA to the late Rudolph and Hazel Sharp. He began his career working as a Sanitarian...
Mr. William Eldon Lambert Sr.
Dec 16, 2020
William Eldon Lambert, Sr. passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. There will be a Graveside service with Military Honors on Saturday, December 19th at 11:00 a.m. at Lakewood Memorial Park at the pavilion. Eldon was born October 28, 1922 in Star, MS. He lived in Jackson before moving...
Mr. James "Chub" Simmons
Dec 12, 2020
Mr. James Perry "Chub" Simmons, 85, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Lakewood Memorial Park South, McCluer Road, Jackson, MS with the graveside service following at 11:00 a.m. Pallbearers will be Kenny...
Mr. William Tolleson
Dec 12, 2020
William George (Bill) Tolleson died Saturday, December 12, 2020 two days before his 80th birthday from Covid-19 complications. The celebration of Bill's life will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at First Baptist Church Florence. The family requests anyone choosing to attend please adhere to Covid-19 guidelines, including face coverings and social distancing. Bill was born December...
Mrs. Glenna K. Oldham
Dec 11, 2020
Glenna K. Oldham Ridgeland, MS Mrs. Glenna K. Oldham, 86, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. She will be laid to rest next to her husband of 58 years, Mr. Alvin Ray Oldham, in New Hope Church of God Cemetery, Pioneer, LA. In lieu of flowers, family kindly requests donations be made in...
Mr. Richard Bruce Turner
Dec 10, 2020
Richard Bruce Turner, 65, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Merit Health in Brandon, MS. The family will have a memorial service at a later date. Richard was born to James Turner and Loretta Bissonnette Turner on March 27, 1955 in Tampa, FL. He served in the United States Navy for six years and was currently employed with...
Mr. Ronald Stanley Jones
Dec 9, 2020
Ronald Stanley Jones left this world on Wednesday, December 09, 2020 at St. Dominic Hospital with Pam Kister Jones, his wife of 42 years, by his side, along with his children, Kimberly Jones and Kevin Jones and his sisters, Ann Dean and Lydia Parker. Visitation will be Friday, December 11, 2020 at Terry Cemetery from 10:00 a.m. until the graveside...
Mrs. Carol "Nonnie" Miller
Dec 9, 2020
Carol “Nonnie” Miller, 71, passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at her home in Florence. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, December 12th from 10:00 a.m. until the 12:00 p.m. Funeral Service at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Florence. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl. Carol was born...
Mrs. Emma Gene Ingle
Dec 8, 2020
Emma Gene Ingle, 96, was born on August 15, 1924 and was called to heaven on Tuesday, December 08, 2020. Visitation will be Friday, December 11, 2020 at Franklin Baptist Church in Flora, MS from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 11:00 a.m. with a graveside to follow at Bolton Cemetery. Emma Gene was preceded in death...
Mr. Billy Earl Pickell
Dec 8, 2020
Billy Earl Pickell, (AKA PICKELL), 51, passed into the arms of Jesus Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his wife and loved ones. The family will celebrate Billy’s life with a graveside service Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Richland Cemetery. Billy was born September 24, 1969 in Greenville, MS to Billy Ray and Emma Cotton Pickell. He...
Mrs Betty Malley Dear
Dec 6, 2020
Mrs. Gino Betty Ann Malley Dear, 81, of Harrisville, MS passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020. There will be a visitation for Mrs. Dear on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Harrisville Baptist Church from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM and a funeral service at 11:00 AM also at Harrisville Baptist Church. Burial will follow the funeral service at Harrisville...
Mr. Bobby Max Purvis
Dec 5, 2020
Bobby Max Purvis, 68, went to be with his Lord Saturday, December 5, 2020 at his residence in Florence. The family will receive friends, Tuesday, December 8, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until the 12:00 p.m. Funeral Service all at Antioch Baptist Church in Florence. Due to Covid-19 concerns, all in attendance will be required to wear a mask and social...
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