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Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Lee B. Agnew, III

Lee B. Agnew, III

Jun 7, 2024

Judge Lee B. Agnew, Jr. (Lee Jr.),82, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday morning, June 7, 2024, peacefully in his sleep from his home in Terry, Mississippi.

 A graduate of Central High School, The University of Mississippi, and Jackson School of Law (now Mississippi College School of Law), Lee Jr., still serving as a Terry...

Marvin Clarence Hazlewood

Marvin Clarence Hazlewood

Jun 7, 2024

Marvin Clarence Hazlewood, Sr., age 72 – died Friday, June 7, 2024, at his residence.

Mr. Hazlewood was born October 30, 1951, in Vicksburg, MS.

He retired, after 30 years, from the U.S. Postal Service as a lead mechanic. He was a member of Oakview Baptist Church. Mr. Hazlewood enjoyed tinkering with Model Trains, learning about history, especially from the Civil War...

William Terrance Ward

William Terrance Ward

Jun 6, 2024

William Terrance Ward, affectionately known as Terry to his friends and loved ones, passed away on June 6, 2024, in Crystal Springs, MS. He was born on September 20, 1963, in Jackson, MS to Mr. Uttley Ward and Mrs. Francis Morris Ward.  He attended Forest Hill High School.  Terry led a fulfilling life as a commercial plumber and was a hospital...

Michael Andrew Romey

Michael Andrew Romey

Jun 5, 2024

Born on November 8, 1941, in Monessen, PA and passed on June 5, 2024, at the age of 82 Mickey spent the first part of his life living and working as a boiler maker in the Northeast U.S. He moved to Mississippi in 1992 and married the love of his life, a true southern belle, Virginia Hemphill. They opened Mason...

Lisa Anguizola Stewart

Lisa Anguizola Stewart

Jun 2, 2024

Lisa Diane Anguizola Stewart (60) passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on June 2, 2024 at her home in Terry, Mississippi.

She was born on October 12, 1963 in Union, Missouri to Carol and JR Owens. Lisa later ended up in Mississippi where she met her first husband, Ernesto Anguizola. They had three kids, Jose, Sara, and Antony. 

Lisa obtained her bachelor’s at...

Gary G. Belk

Gary G. Belk

Jun 2, 2024

Gary Gene Belk, 93 years of age, passed away June 2, 2024.  He was born in Neshoba County on July 1, 1930 to Ben Belk and Mary Elizabeth Livingston Belk.  He attended Neshoba County schools.  He moved to Jackson in 1948.  Gary was a man of many talents and was well known as an excellent mechanic.  He served in the...

David Ray Wall

David Ray Wall

Jun 1, 2024

David Ray Wall crossed over to his Heavenly home on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at his home in Florence, MS. He was 60 years old.

David was born on March 29, 1964, to Robert Leo Wall Sr. and Elise Mae Wade Wall in Jackson, MS. David was a career self-employed plumber and worked for several other companies in the past. He...

Thomas Leslie Kimes

Thomas Leslie Kimes

Jun 1, 2024

Thomas Leslie Kimes, known to many as "Tom," peacefully passed away on June 1 2024, in Flowood, MS. He was born on April 20, 1947. Thomas had a fulfilling career and proudly retired from the United States Army. Throughout his life, he cherished the time spent with his loved ones and had a passion for attending NASCAR races with his...

Sue Nell Kelly

Sue Nell Kelly

May 31, 2024

Sue N. Kelly, of Tickfaw, LA  passed away Friday, May 31, at her residence.  She was a previous resident of Byram, MS for many years where she resided with the love of her life, James Kelly.

 Services will be conducted by Pastor Danny Berry at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram on Thursday, June 6.  Visitation will be from 1-2 pm with...

Stennis Garrard, Jr.

Stennis Garrard, Jr.

May 31, 2024

Mr. Stennis Garrard, Jr. passed away at the Copiah County Medical Center on Friday, May 31, 2024, at the age of 73.  The family will receive guest on Tuesday evening June 4, 2024, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS.  Another visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Wynndale Baptist Church in Terry...

Marietta Jordan McKinney

Marietta Jordan McKinney

May 29, 2024

Marietta “Mary” Jordan McKinney passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Jackson, MS. She was 78 years old. The family will have a graveside service for close friends and family on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. in the Garden of Memories in Florence, MS.

Mary was born on October 18, 1945, to Lee Jordan and Ellowayne Craft Jordan...

Joe Alton Mullins

Joe Alton Mullins

May 27, 2024

Joe Alton Mullins went home to be with the Lord on May 27, 2024 while at Baptist Hospital recovering from heart bypass surgery. He was 79 years old.

 Joe was a beloved father of 4 children and a grandfather to 7 grandchildren. He was married to Ann Mullins for nearly 53 years.

 He was a graduate of Wesson High School. He turned...

Scott La Rue Farmer

Scott La Rue Farmer

May 23, 2024

Scott LaRue “Scotty” Farmer, age 88, died May 23, 2024 at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Lakeshore Methodist Church in Byram, MS. Visitation will begin at 10am and the service will be held at 11am.Scotty was born in Jackson, MS, on March 18, 1936 to the late Carl...

Rita Louise Jones

Rita Louise Jones

May 22, 2024

Rita L. Jones, age 81 loving mother of four and adoring wife to husband Larry Jones, passed away at her home on May 22, 2024, with family.  

Mrs. Jones was born in Pasadena, California 1943. She was married to her husband, Larry for the past 34 years and both loved each other dearly. She had many hobbies in her lifetime...

Willie Jean Summers

Willie Jean Summers

May 20, 2024

Willie Jean Summers went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 20, 2024, at her home in Flowood, MS. She was 84 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m....

Louise Lovene Evans

Louise Lovene Evans

May 16, 2024

Louise Lovene Evans,known to friends and family as Lovene, passed away on May 16, 2024, in Terry, MS. She was 83 years old.  Born on August 5, 1940, in Wiggins, MS to Lloyd Cecil Mallett and Thanie Coker Mallett.  Lovene lived a life full of love, kindness, and dedication to those around her. Lovene dedicated many years of her life working...

Malcolm Grover Wilkinson

Malcolm Grover Wilkinson

May 14, 2024

Malcolm G. “Joe” Wilkinson, age 88, a resident of Rankin County, passed away on May 14th, surrounded by loved ones.  

Joe was born at his grandparent’s home in Terry, MS. He graduated from Florence High School where he met the love of his life, Nellie Zane Wynne. Joe and Nellie would have celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary in just two...

Bobbye Lynn Anderson Raymond

Bobbye Lynn Anderson Raymond

May 13, 2024

Bobbye Lynn Anderson Raymond went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 13, 2024, in Jackson, MS. She was 87 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, and again from 9:00-10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Marvin United Methodist Church in Florence,...

Gloria Jeanne Overby-Weller

Gloria Jeanne Overby-Weller

May 12, 2024

Gloria Jeanne Overby Weller, age 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 12, 2024. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m.

Son, Rick Weller, wife Terry of Boerne, Texas; daughter,...

Hoyt Edwin Chamblee

Hoyt Edwin Chamblee

May 11, 2024

Hoyt Edwin Chamblee, 90 years old, passed away on May 11, 2024, in Byram, MS. He was born on July 18, 1933, Fulton, MS to Harlon Grady Chamblee and Beulah Ray Anthony Chamblee. Mr. Chamblee served his country as a US Army veteran. He was also a proud graduate of Memphis State University. He was a dedicated accountant for over...

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