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Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mr.  Patt Casey Dodd

Mr. Patt Casey Dodd

Feb 9, 2020

Patt Casey Dodd, 89, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on February 09, 2020 after an extended illness. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 14, 2020 at First Baptist Church of Byram with services to follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Wesson, Copiah County, MS. Patt was born...

Mrs. Martha Carolyn Odom

Mrs. Martha Carolyn Odom

Feb 7, 2020

Martha Carolyn Odom, 72, went to be with the Lord on February 07, 2020 at Hospice Ministries in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be Sunday, February 09, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. until the hour of the service at 2:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Terry Cemetery. Mrs. Odom was born to James Sills and Ruthie...

Mr. John  Ezra Gray

Mr. John Ezra Gray

Feb 7, 2020

John Ezra Gray, 79, passed away after a brief illness at Hospice Ministries, Ridgeland, MS on February 7, 2020. Mr. Gray was born October 3, 1940, in Montgomery, AL, to William L. Gray and Lottie I. Broadway Gray. Following high school, Mr. Gray served in both the U.S. Marine Corps and then the U.S. Army. During his 30 year military...

Mr. Billy Daniel Cook Sr.

Mr. Billy Daniel Cook Sr.

Feb 6, 2020

Mr. Billy Daniel Cook, Sr., “Pappy” 86, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at his home in Richland. Please join us in the celebration of his life; visitation will be Saturday, February 8th from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., with funeral service to follow all at Hickory Ridge Baptist Church in Florence. Procession immediately...

Mrs. Jimmye Bridgers

Mrs. Jimmye Bridgers

Feb 5, 2020

Jimmye Bridgers, a loving and godly mother, went to be with Jesus on February 05, 2020. She was 87. Visitation will be Friday, January 07, 2020 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram and again Saturday, January 08, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. until the hour of the service at 2:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Bethesda Cemetery. Mrs....

Mrs. Dorothy Alene Morea

Mrs. Dorothy Alene Morea

Feb 3, 2020

Dorothy Alene Morea, 89, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, February 3, 2020 at her home in Pearl. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, February 5th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will be Thursday, February 6th at 10:00 a.m. with visitation one-hour prior at Briar Hill...

Mrs. Mamie Sue Myers

Mrs. Mamie Sue Myers

Feb 2, 2020

Mrs. Mamie Sue Myers, 81, passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, February 7th from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Following the visitation, there will be a Graveside Service at Florence City Cemetery at 12:30 p.m....

Mrs. Patsy Pope

Mrs. Patsy Pope

Feb 2, 2020

Patsy Pope, a wonderful and loving mother and grandmother, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 02, 2020 at her home in Terry. She was 84 years old. Visitation will be Friday, February 07, 2020 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram from 10:00 a.m. until the service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial...

Mr. Blakely Heath Blackwell

Mr. Blakely Heath Blackwell

Feb 1, 2020

Blakely Heath Blackwell was born March 22, 1977. He was the middle son of Don and Deborah Blackwell. Blake passed away peacefully on February 1, 2020 after a long, brave fight from multiple health issues. His fighting words came from Job 13:15, “Though he slay me, yet I will trust Him.” Blake is survived by his beloved wife, Casey Rowe...

Mr. James "Sonny" Miller May Jr.

Mr. James "Sonny" Miller May Jr.

Feb 1, 2020

James Miller “Sonny” May Jr. of Florence, MS passed away at UMMC on February 1, 2020 at the age of 91. He was born May 8, 1928 in Jackson, MS to J.M.May Sr. and Gladys Patterson May. Services will be held this Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Visitation will be 9am to 11am, service at...

Ms.  Rhonda Faye Cloninger

Ms. Rhonda Faye Cloninger

Jan 29, 2020

Rhonda Cloninger, 55, passed into the arms of Jesus following a brief illness, at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, January 31, 2020 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and again on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. until the 2:00 p.m. Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral...

Mr. A. C. Lewis

Mr. A. C. Lewis

Jan 26, 2020

Mr. A. C. Lewis, 80, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at his home in Harrisville following a brief illness. He leaves his wife of 55 years, Goldie Magee Lewis; his son, William and his wife, Dana of Saltillo; his daughter, Sandra Asey and her husband, Sam of Brandon; two granddaughters, Avery and Jane Lewis of Saltillo; one uncle, Percy...

Mrs. Grace Downard Peeples

Mrs. Grace Downard Peeples

Jan 25, 2020

Mrs. Grace Downard Peeples, age 86, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. A private family committal at the graveside will be held following the funeral service. Mrs. Peeples was born in Florence, MS...

Mr. Steve Biggs

Mr. Steve Biggs

Jan 24, 2020

Steven Michael Biggs To be absent from the body is to be in the presence of the Lord. Steven Michael Biggs passed away unexpectedly at his home the morning of January 24, 2020; 24 years to the day of losing his grandfather J.B. Black. Steve was born on September 7, 1966 to Frances Olivia Biggs. He was a lifelong resident...

Mrs. Dorothy "Dot" Sarah Garley Bradley

Mrs. Dorothy "Dot" Sarah Garley Bradley

Jan 24, 2020

Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Sarah Garley Bradley, age 94, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother went to be with Lord on Friday, January 24, 2020. She was born to Richard Albert Garley, Sr. and Julia Amilie Krieg Garley on October 3, 1925 in Delhi, Louisiana. Mrs. Dot was a resident of Jackson, MS for 50 years and was a member of Emmanuel...

Mr. Kenneth Craig Shepardson

Mr. Kenneth Craig Shepardson

Jan 22, 2020

Kenneth Craig Shepardson, 62, passed away at Merit Health Central on January 22, 2020. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. A long-time resident of Jackson, Mr. Shepardson was born to Kenneth C. Shepardson and Martha Patterson Chan on June 29, 1957 in New Orleans, La. He was a veteran of the Marine Special Forces...

Mr. Willie Acey Roberts

Mr. Willie Acey Roberts

Jan 21, 2020

Mr. Willie Acey Roberts, 88, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. The family will receive friends for visitation at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence on Thursday, January 23rd from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and again Friday, January 24th from 9:00 a.m. until the 10:00 a.m. funeral service. Burial will follow at Reformation Cumberland...

Mr. Richard Herman Viberg

Mr. Richard Herman Viberg

Jan 20, 2020

Mr. Richard Herman Viberg, 91 passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson, MS. No services are scheduled at this time.

Mr. Paul Frank Marquis II

Mr. Paul Frank Marquis II

Jan 18, 2020

Paul “Frank” Marquis II, 64, of Byram went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 18, 2020 from Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Marquis was born in Jackson, MS in 1955 to the late Paul F. Marquis, Sr. and Clara Harthcock Marquis. He served...

George Elvin Raworth Jr.

George Elvin Raworth Jr.

Jan 18, 2020

George Elvin Raworth, Jr. 71, went to be with the Lord Saturday, January 18, 2020 at St Dominic Hospital in Jackson. The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 22, 2020, from 5PM – 8PM at Chancellor Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 10:00AM at Galloway United Methodist Church Sanctuary. Interment will follow at Legion...

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