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Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mr. Michael Ray Satcher

Mr. Michael Ray Satcher

Oct 13, 2020

Michael Ray Satcher, 61, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. No services are scheduled at this time.

Mrs. JoAnn Watson

Mrs. JoAnn Watson

Oct 9, 2020

JoAnn Watson 75, Went to be with her heavenly father on Friday October 9. 2020. Visitation will be at Chancellor Funeral Home at Byram on Sunday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Visitation will also be at the funeral home Monday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM with the service to follow in the chapel. Internment will be at Terry Cemetery. JoAnn...

Mr. Michael "Mike" Eldon Byrd

Mr. Michael "Mike" Eldon Byrd

Oct 9, 2020

Michael Eldon Byrd, 61, passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, October 9, 2020 at University of MS Medical Center in Jackson. Mike was born August 26, 1959 in Shaw, MS. He loved helping people which led to a long career in Law Enforcement. After he retired, he continued to work as a Private Investigator and proudly served as...

Mr. Paul David Oswalt

Mr. Paul David Oswalt

Oct 8, 2020

Paul David Oswalt, 81, passed away on Thursday, October 08, 2020 at his home in Terry, MS. A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Lakewood South Memorial Park in Jackson, MS. Mr. Oswalt was born to Obie Doyle Oswalt and Edna Fulgham Oswalt on February 22, 1939 in Choctaw County, MS. A...

Mr. Joey Keith

Mr. Joey Keith

Oct 7, 2020

Joey Lynn Keith, 44, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Merit River Oaks Hospital in Flowood. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. Joey was born February 24, 1976 in Jackson, MS to the late Tommy Keith and Virginia Kay. He is survived by his wife, Janie Keith; son, Devin Oliver Keith; daughters, Abbegail...

Mr. Gilbert Wright

Mr. Gilbert Wright

Oct 6, 2020

Frank Gilbert Wright, 66, passed away on Tuesday, October 06, 2020 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be Saturday, October 10, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the memorial service at 12:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. Mr. Gilbert was born to Rex Wright and Betty Davis Wright on May 14, 1954...

Mrs. Rosemary Eichenberger Anderson

Mrs. Rosemary Eichenberger Anderson

Oct 6, 2020

Rosemary Teresa Eichenberger Anderson, 80, passed away on Tuesday, October 06, 2020 at Edgewood Health and Rehab. Visitation will be Friday, October 09, 2020 at Lakeshore Congregational Methodist Church in Byram from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS. Rosemary was born February 23, 1940 in...

Mrs. Lula Lucille Laird

Mrs. Lula Lucille Laird

Oct 4, 2020

Lula Lucille Laird, 95, passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, October 7th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. There will be a Graveside Service at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 8th at Florence City Cemetery...

Mrs. Sadie Mae Carithers

Mrs. Sadie Mae Carithers

Oct 4, 2020

Sadie Mae McKinion Carithers, 90, went to be with her loving Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, October 04, 2020. Due to COVID restrictions, an outdoor graveside service and visitation will be held at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 08, 2020 with Pastor Bryan Wilson officiating. Chancellor Funeral Home is handling the arrangements....

Mr. Shea Heath

Mr. Shea Heath

Oct 3, 2020

Andrew Shea Heath, 45, passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at his home in Florence. The family will receive friends for a visitation on Tuesday, October 6th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Florence. On Wednesday, October 7th from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. there will be visitation at Chancellor Funeral...

Mrs. Carol June Ball

Mrs. Carol June Ball

Oct 2, 2020

Carol June McAlilly Ball, born in Louisville, Mississippi in 1932, passed away October 02, 2020. She had been struggling with dementia which may have contributed to a stroke occurring during her sleep. She was the daughter of Roy and Archie (Breckinridge) McAlilly. She grew up on a rural farm in Winston County where she and her brother, Roy Dean, worked...

Mr. Thomas Gerald Jayroe

Mr. Thomas Gerald Jayroe

Oct 1, 2020

Thomas Gerald Jayroe left this earthly life and went to his heavenly home on Thursday, October 1, 2020, following a difficult battle with laryngeal cancer. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. Visitation will be Monday, October 05, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of the service at 11:30 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home...

Mrs. Mary Short

Mrs. Mary Short

Oct 1, 2020

Mary Jane Short went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 1, 2020. She died unexpectedly at her home in Clinton, Mississippi. The family will receive friends Saturday, October 3 at 12:00 - 1:30 PM at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, Mississippi. The service will be held under the pavilion at Lakewood Memorial in Jackson, Mississippi at...

Mrs. Jo Ann Walker

Mrs. Jo Ann Walker

Sep 26, 2020

Jo Ann Hawkins Walker, 70, went to be with the Lord Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 30, 2020 from 12:00pm until the 2:00 PM Chapel service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Terry Cemetery. Jo Ann was born September 30, 1949...

Mrs. Ella "Tootie" Duncan

Mrs. Ella "Tootie" Duncan

Sep 25, 2020

Ella Duncan, 70, better known to family and friends as Tootie, was a kind, thoughtful, beautiful caring soul. She dearly loved God, her family, fur babies, friends and country. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend always thinking of and helping all of us above herself. She was the one person that knew how to...

Ms. Mattie Chalk

Ms. Mattie Chalk

Sep 24, 2020

Mattie Ruth Chalk, 87, passed into the arms of Jesus on September 24, 2020 at NHC Healthcare in Anniston, Al. A graveside service will be held Monday, September 28, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Lakewood South Memorial Park in Jackson, MS. Mattie was born in Union, MS to the late Wilson Lewis and Mary Alicia Fauntleroy Sharp on September 10,...

Mr. Johnny Chaney Byrd Jr.

Mr. Johnny Chaney Byrd Jr.

Sep 23, 2020

Mr. John “Johnny” Chaney Byrd, Jr., 65, passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Lakeland Nursing and Rehab. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, September 26th from 11:00 a.m. until the 1:00 p.m. Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Glenwood Memorial Park in Richland. Johnny was...

Mr. Gary Walter Smith

Mr. Gary Walter Smith

Sep 22, 2020

Gary Walter Smith, 67, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. No services are scheduled at this time. Mr. Smith was born to Glenn Smith and Evelyn Miller Smith on March 01, 1953 in Brookhaven, MS. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved being outside and working in the yard. Gary made friends easily and would give you the shirt...

Mrs. Lavada Martin Powell

Mrs. Lavada Martin Powell

Sep 20, 2020

Mrs. Lavada Martin Powell, 86, passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at University of MS Medical Center in Jackson. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, September 23rd from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service at Chancellor Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories. Lavada was born February...

Mr. Richard Farquhar Tucker

Mr. Richard Farquhar Tucker

Sep 19, 2020

Richard Farquhar Tucker passed away in the early morning of September 19, 2020 after a protracted and heroic battle with an illness. He was 74 years old. There will be a memorial visitation from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Chancellor Funeral Home, 7225 Siwell Road, Byram, MS. The family will have a celebration of life...

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