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Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mr. Gary Larue Hathorn

Mr. Gary Larue Hathorn

Nov 16, 2019

Gary Larue Hathorn, 83, of Florence, passed away November 16, 2019. Graveside funeral services were held at 2pm on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Old Crystal Springs Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Chancellor funeral Home of Byram. Mr. Hathorn was born in Jefferson Davis County, MS, and spent his adult life in the Jackson area. He was the son of...

Mr. Johnnie "JT" Eugene Twiner

Mr. Johnnie "JT" Eugene Twiner

Nov 16, 2019

Johnnie “JT” Eugene Twiner, 77, passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, November 16, 2019. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, November 21st from 9:00 a.m. until the 12:00 p.m. funeral service at Briar Hill Baptist Church in Florence. Burial will follow at Briar Hill Cemetery. Johnnie was born February 23, 1942 in Yazoo City, MS...

Mr. William "Bill" Eugene Thompson

Mr. William "Bill" Eugene Thompson

Nov 16, 2019

Mr. William “Bill” Eugene Thompson, 54, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. The family will have a memorial service at a later date. Mr. Thompson who has lived in Richland, MS since 2012 loved football and NASCAR. He is preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ward, and a brother,...

Mr. Vernon Alston Martin

Mr. Vernon Alston Martin

Nov 13, 2019

Vernon Alston Martin 72, of Raymond went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Vernon was born August 25, 1947 in Jackson, Mississippi. He retired from the Jackson Police Department after 25 years of service and worked with the Hinds County Sheriff’s Department until his recent illness. Vernon had a total of 46 years in law enforcement and...

Mrs.  Katie "Kitty" Louise Oyler

Mrs. Katie "Kitty" Louise Oyler

Nov 13, 2019

Katie Louise “Kitty” Oyler, 84, passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at her home in Gulfport, MS surrounded by her family. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, November 23rd from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will be at 1:00 in the chapel with burial...

Mrs. Alwilda Speake Savell

Mrs. Alwilda Speake Savell

Nov 12, 2019

Mrs. Alwilda Speake Savell, 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at her home in Terry. Visitation will be1pm-3pm on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, with the Memorial Service beginning at 3pm in the chapel. Mrs. Savell was a resident of Terry for 40 years and was a faithful...

Mr. Brandon Anthony Shaw

Mr. Brandon Anthony Shaw

Nov 9, 2019

Brandon Anthony Shaw, 27, of Richland, MS, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. He is now with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in heaven. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, November 14th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence and again on Friday, November...

Mr.  Emmette  Blakely

Mr. Emmette Blakely

Nov 8, 2019

Mr. Emmett Blakely, 88, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. The family will hold a Memorial Service on Saturday, November 16th at Shiloh Baptist Church in Winona, MS at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Blakely was born December 21, 1930 in Sweatman, MS to the late James V. and Goldie Marie Bennett Blakely. He has lived...

Rev. Ferdinand Schexnayder

Rev. Ferdinand Schexnayder

Nov 8, 2019

Rev. Ferdinand Schexnayder, 85, of Raymond, went to be with the Lord Friday, November 8, 2019 surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends Saturday, November 16, 2019, from 10 am until the 12 pm service at First Pentecostal Church, Jackson, MS. Interment will follow in Lakewood Memorial Park. Rev. Schexnayder was born July 22, 1934, in Bayou Rouge,...

Mrs. Kathryn "Betty" Rosson

Mrs. Kathryn "Betty" Rosson

Nov 7, 2019

Kathryn Elizabeth “Betty” Campbell Rosson, 85, died Thursday, November 7, 2019, at Highland Home in Ridgeland, MS. The funeral service will be Monday, November 11, 2019, at 11:00 at Madison United Methodist Church with Rev. Jim Genesse and Rev. Linda Rickman officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 9:30 at the church. A graveside service will follow...

Mr.  Roy Roger Stevens

Mr. Roy Roger Stevens

Nov 4, 2019

Mr. Roy Roger Stevens, 73, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 at his home in Mendenhall, MS. No services are scheduled at this time.

Mr. Floyd "Mac" McDaniel

Mr. Floyd "Mac" McDaniel

Nov 2, 2019

Mr. Floyd Lindy “Mac” McDaniel, 92, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the GV Sonny Montgomery Veterans Hospital in Jackson, MS. There will be a visitation on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. His funeral will follow the visitation at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be in the...

Mr. James "Jimmy" Roy Beall Jr.

Mr. James "Jimmy" Roy Beall Jr.

Oct 31, 2019

James “Jimmy” Roy Beall, Jr., 88, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram on Saturday, November, 2, 2019 beginning at 9:30am until the 11:00am funeral service. Mr. Beall was born in Greenwood, MS to the late James Roy...

Mr. William "Bo" Clark

Mr. William "Bo" Clark

Oct 28, 2019

William “Bo” Clark, 83, went home to be with his Savior on Monday, October 28, 2019 at his home in Florence. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, October 29th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 30th at Briar Hill Baptist Church...

Major Marie "Annette" Kent

Major Marie "Annette" Kent

Oct 25, 2019

Major Marie “Annette” Kent, 62, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 at her home in Richland. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, October 30th from 1:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. funeral service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow in Richland Cemetery. Maj. Kent was born on February 5, 1957 to the late...

Otho Neal Evans

Otho Neal Evans

Oct 25, 2019

Otho Neal Evans, 78, went to his new home in Heaven, Friday, October 25, 2019. Visitation will be at First Baptist Church of Byram on Monday, October 28, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again Tuesday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. service. Interment will follow in Garden of Memories in Florence. In lieu of...

Mr. R.K. "Jack" McInnis

Mr. R.K. "Jack" McInnis

Oct 24, 2019

Robert Kenneth ‘Jack” McInnis, 91, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram on Sunday, October 27, 2019 from 2-4 p.m. and again on Monday, October 28th 8:30am until the 9:00 a.m. funeral service. Interment will follow at Lakewood South. Jack was...

Mr. William H. "Bill" Sanders

Mr. William H. "Bill" Sanders

Oct 24, 2019

William Howell “Bill” Sanders, 75, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at his home in Florence, with his family at his side. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, October 26th from 9:00 a.m. until the 12:00 p.m. funeral service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow in the Garden of...

Mrs.  Paula "Dianne" Brewer

Mrs. Paula "Dianne" Brewer

Oct 23, 2019

Paula Dianne Brewer, 79, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. No services will be held at this time. Mrs. Brewer was an avid sports fan of the Mississippi State University Bulldogs, NASCAR and a dog lover. She was known for her caring and generosity and her working career was as a waitress at the...

Mr. Joe Perry Ainsworth Jr.

Mr. Joe Perry Ainsworth Jr.

Oct 22, 2019

Joe Perry Ainsworth, Jr., 79, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at his home in Terry. Visitation will be at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 from 5-8pm and again on Thursday, October 24, 10am until the 11am funeral service. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park. Mr. Ainsworth was born in Hazlehurst, MS to the...

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