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Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mrs. Bettie Rooks

Mrs. Bettie Rooks

Aug 5, 2020

Luke 1: 46-47. “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” Elizabeth “Bettie” Golden Salmon Rooks, 90, died peacefully surrounded by her children and grandchildren on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. A mass of Christian burial will be held for immediate and extended family at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Madison on Monday, August...

Mr. William Lawrence Puckett

Mr. William Lawrence Puckett

Aug 4, 2020

William Lawrence Puckett, 88 of Terry, MS, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Following a private family visitation at Chancellor’s Funeral Home in Byram, a graveside service will be held at the Terry Cemetery in Terry at 2:00pm. Mr. Puckett was a faithful member of Grace Primitive Baptist Church in Pearl, MS. In his last months,...

Mr John Robert Riley

Mr John Robert Riley

Aug 4, 2020

John Robert Riley, 62, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Greenwood Leflore Hospital in Greenwood, MS. He will be laid to rest next to his parents, Billy McGee, Sr. and Evelyn McGee in the Garden of Memories in Florence. John is survived by his brother, Billy H. McGee Jr. (Annelle) of Brandon; sister, Sheila Mathis (Randy) of Madison; brother,...

Miss Sharon Sue Jones

Miss Sharon Sue Jones

Aug 4, 2020

Sharon Sue Jones was born October 29, 1957 in Nashville, TN. She was serenaded by angels into the presence of her Lord on August 04, 2020 at Baptist Medical Center. Visitation will be Friday, August 07, 2020 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram from 5:00—7:00 p.m. Due to the current circumstances regarding COVID-19, the funeral home will have an occupancy...

Mr. Robert "Bob" Wilton Fulton

Mr. Robert "Bob" Wilton Fulton

Aug 3, 2020

Robert “Bob” Wilton Fulton, 76, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. No services are scheduled at this time. The family will have a Memorial Service at a later date. Bob was born Jun 13, 1944 to the late Wilton Cooper and Josephine Fulton in San Diego, CA. He worked as a Landman in...

Mr. Bob Michael Sansing

Mr. Bob Michael Sansing

Aug 3, 2020

On Monday, August 3, 2020, Bob Michael Sansing, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 74 at his home. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 6th from 5-7 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. There will be a Graveside Service on Friday, August 7th at 10:30 a.m. at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in Florence....

Mr. Billy Wayne Parker

Mr. Billy Wayne Parker

Aug 3, 2020

Mr. Billy Wayne Parker, 61, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, August 3, 2020 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson, MS. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, August 5th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. There will be a Graveside Service on Thursday, August 6th at 10:00 a.m. in the...

Mr. C. W. "Buddy" Holland

Mr. C. W. "Buddy" Holland

Aug 2, 2020

C.W. “Buddy” Holland passed away on Sunday, August 2, at the age of 95. He died peacefully of natural causes in hospice care at Baptist Hospital in Oxford. He was known to his extended family as “Buddy”, his daughters as “Daddy”, and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren as “Pop”. C.W. grew up in rural northeast Mississippi, joined the U.S. Navy at...

Mrs. Patricia Bagley Weathersby

Mrs. Patricia Bagley Weathersby

Jul 31, 2020

Patricia "Pat'' Weathersby, 85, passed away July 31, 2020 at Beau Ridge Memory Care in Ridgeland, MS. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, August 7th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. There will be a Graveside Service on Saturday, August 8th at 10:00 a.m. at Cleary Baptist Church Cemetery in Florence. Due...

Mrs. Beverly Burke Cook

Mrs. Beverly Burke Cook

Jul 30, 2020

Beverly Cook, 64, passed away on July, 30, 2020 at her home in Florence, next to the love of her life of 31 years. A Memorial Visitation will be Monday, August 3, 2020 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. Due to the current guidelines on social gatherings, only 10 people will...

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Blaylock

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Blaylock

Jul 29, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Blaylock, daughter of Rachel Alice and Rondle Arl King, passed on to her Lord and Savior on her 84th birthday, July 29, 2020. She spent most of her life in her hometown of Vaiden, MS. She moved to Terry in 2006 to be closer to her children. She is survived by her son, Phillip Faries of Byram; daughter,...

Mr. Larry Allen Randall

Mr. Larry Allen Randall

Jul 28, 2020

Larry Allen Randall of Florence, MS died peacefully on July 28, 2020 at the age of 80. He was surrounded by his loved ones during his last few days. Larry was born on October 29, 1939 in Vicksburg, MS to the late Ernest Hazard Randall and late Evelyn Duke Randall. Larry grew up in Vicksburg along with his sister Marilyn...

Mr. Daniel Joe Plaster

Mr. Daniel Joe Plaster

Jul 25, 2020

Mr. Daniel Joe Plaster “Dann” passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. His family will plan a memorial service to celebrate his live at a future time. Mr. Plaster was an award-winning chef and enjoyed reading, writing, and music. He loved his dogs and was known for his dry sense of...

Ms. Bonnie Mae Guthrie

Ms. Bonnie Mae Guthrie

Jul 24, 2020

Bonnie Mae Guthrie, 69, passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Pleasant Hills Nursing Home in Jackson. No Services are scheduled at this time. Bonnie was born November 18, 1950 to Carl and Violet Tellessen in Butler County, Missouri. She has in various parts of the state of Mississippi for the last 40 years. Bonnie...

Mrs. Patricia "Pat" Vaughan Bryant

Mrs. Patricia "Pat" Vaughan Bryant

Jul 24, 2020

Patricia “Pat” Ann Vaughan Bryant, 76, passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Magee. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, July 26th from 2:00 -4:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. There will be a Graveside Service on Monday, July 27th at 11:00 a.m. in the Garden...

Mr. Charles Louis Nikolic

Mr. Charles Louis Nikolic

Jul 23, 2020

Charles Louis Nikolic, 76, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Edgewood Health & Rehabilitation in Byram, MS. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram with a graveside service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Lakewood Memorial Park South. Due to the current circumstances regarding...

Mr John Lewis Woodall

Mr John Lewis Woodall

Jul 23, 2020

John Lewis Woodall, 83, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, June 23, 2020 at his home in Richland. He will be laid to rest at Florence City Cemetery.

Mrs. Leslie Ann Clarke

Mrs. Leslie Ann Clarke

Jul 22, 2020

Leslie Ann Clarke was born August 26, 1953 in Jackson, MS as the only daughter of Edwina M. Mize and Charles Gandy. She attended Forest Hill High School where she excelled in track and basketball. Running last leg of the relay team, she was nicknamed “Legsly.” She was captain of the track team and won awards such as Most Athletic,...

Mr. Robert Earl Bishop

Mr. Robert Earl Bishop

Jul 22, 2020

Robert Earl Bishop, 73, passed into the arms of Jesus on July 22, 2020. A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 25, at 1:00 p.m. at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS. Robert graduated from Central High School in 1966. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 480, for over 50 years. A master...

Mr. Tommy Wootan

Mr. Tommy Wootan

Jul 22, 2020

Robert Wootan, 75, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at his home in Jackson, MS. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Wootan was born to Robert Stanley Wootan and Florence Caserta Wootan on February 17, 1945 in New Orleans, LA. A resident of Jackson since 1952, he was the owner and operator of E-Z...

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