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Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mrs. Alma Ezelle Peoples

Mrs. Alma Ezelle Peoples

Aug 13, 2019

Alma Ezelle Wright Peoples was born in Leake County, MS, June 3, 1923, and died August 13, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Ottis Peoples; son, John Paul Peoples and grandson, Tanner O’ Beirne Gardo. She was a devoted wife of 65+ years. Alma helped her husband establish the family business which is now Peoples Construction...

Mr. Willie "Gibson" Phillips

Mr. Willie "Gibson" Phillips

Aug 11, 2019

Mr. Willie “Gibson” Phillips passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at his home in Richland. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 15th from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. and again on Friday, August 16th from 11:30 a.m. until the 1:30 p.m. Funeral Service all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. Burial will follow...

Mr. William Henry Brown

Mr. William Henry Brown

Aug 10, 2019

W. H. “Bill” Brown Command Sergeant Major U.S. Army Retired CSM W.H. “Bill” Brown, a 37-year resident of Pearl, MS, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends on Monday, August 12th beginning at 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS, and again on Tuesday,...

Mr. James Herbert White

Mr. James Herbert White

Aug 9, 2019

James Herbert White, 86, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019 at UMMC in Jackson. Visitation will be Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram from 4-7pm and again Monday, August 12 from 10am until the 11am funeral service. Interment will follow at 2pm at Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Sebastopol, MS. Mr. White was born in...

Mrs. Billie "Peggy" Etheline Sullivan

Mrs. Billie "Peggy" Etheline Sullivan

Aug 7, 2019

Billie “Peggy” Etheline Sullivan was born April 19, 1930 and passed from this life on August 7, 2019 at the age of 89. Visitation will be Saturday, August 10, 2019 from 9am-11am with service following at 11am, all at First Pentecostal Church of Jackson. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Cemetery in Pearl. Mrs. Sullivan was born in D’Lo, MS...

Mrs. Cynthia "Cindy" Kay McDonald

Mrs. Cynthia "Cindy" Kay McDonald

Aug 6, 2019

Cindy McDonald passed away Tuesday August 6, 2019. Visitation will be held at Faithview Baptist Church, 6603 Jackson Raymond Rd., Raymond, MS 39154, on Friday, August 9, 2019, from 6-8 pm. On Saturday, August 10, 2019, visitation will be at the church from 10am-12pm with services to follow. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park. Mrs. McDonald is preceded in...

Mrs.  Angelyn Horton

Mrs. Angelyn Horton

Aug 5, 2019

Angelyn B. Horton of Terry, MS passed away Monday, August 5, 2019, at the age of 87, while resting at her home. Visitation and service will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 8, 2019 from 6-8pm and Friday, August 9, 2019, from 10-11am. Services will begin at 11am. Interment will follow...

Mrs. Linda Joyce Frith

Mrs. Linda Joyce Frith

Aug 4, 2019

Mrs. Linda Joyce Frith, 69, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 7th from 12:00 until the 2:00 p.m. Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories. Mrs. Frith was long time resident of Florence and a member of...

Mr. Tommy Dale Walters

Mr. Tommy Dale Walters

Aug 4, 2019

Tommy Dale Walters, Free mason and a longtime resident of Harrisville, Ms, died peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours on August 4, 2019 at age 47 years old. Tommy is survived by his youngest brother Billy Walters Jr. and two loving sons Johnny (Cat) Walters and Jesse (Kaylee) Walters and two grandchildren Clarissa Ann and Roland Nikolas...

Ms. Martha Ann Sanders

Ms. Martha Ann Sanders

Aug 4, 2019

Mrs. Martha Ann Sanders, 66, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019 at her home in Brandon. No services are scheduled at this time. Mrs. Sanders was born September 8, 1952 in Star, MS to Otis and Vera Thompson. She worked as an administrator at Gulf South Urgent Care for many years. She was very artistic and enjoyed arts & crafts,...

Mrs. Bonnie Gregory Bledsoe

Mrs. Bonnie Gregory Bledsoe

Aug 2, 2019

Mrs. Bonnie Bledsoe, 68, of Richland passed into the arms of Jesus, Friday, August 2, 2019 at St. Dominic hospital in Jackson. Visitation is from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, August 4th and again from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service on Monday, August 5th all at the Apostolic Faith Church in Byram. Burial will follow in...

Mr. Bobby Lee Buckley

Mr. Bobby Lee Buckley

Aug 1, 2019

Bobby Lee Buckley, 83, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Clinton Healthcare. Visitation will be 10am until the 11am funeral service Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in Raymond. Mr. Buckley was born in Taylorsville, MS to the late William Buckley and...

Mr. William "Billy" Bishop Scruggs

Mr. William "Billy" Bishop Scruggs

Jul 31, 2019

Mr. William “Billy” Scruggs, Jr., 77, passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Merit Health Central in Jackson, MS. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 2nd and again from 10:00 a.m. until the 12:00 p.m. Funeral Service on Saturday, August 3rd all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence....

Mr. Harold Timothy "Tim" Brumfield

Mr. Harold Timothy "Tim" Brumfield

Jul 31, 2019

Harold Timothy “Tim” Brumfield, 60, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at his home in Jackson. Visitation will be 12noon until the 2pm funeral service on Friday, August 2, 2019 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Terry Cemetery. Mr. Brumfield was born in Jackson, MS to the late Harold Wilmer Brumfield...

Mr. Kenneth E. "Butch" Seavey Jr.

Mr. Kenneth E. "Butch" Seavey Jr.

Jul 28, 2019

Kenneth E. “Butch” Seavey, Jr., 62, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019 at UMMC in Jackson. A Celebration of Butch’s Life will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, 5:30pm-7:30pm. Butch was born in New Hampshire to the late Kenneth E. Seavey, Sr. and Johnnye Savell Seavey. He lived in Central Mississippi most of...

Mr. William  "Billy" Anderson Ruff Sr.

Mr. William "Billy" Anderson Ruff Sr.

Jul 27, 2019

William A. “Billy” Ruff Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at his home in Florence, MS. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the 10:00 a.m. Memorial Service at Hickory Ridge Baptist Church in Florence. Billy was born September 7, 1941 in Jackson, MS. After graduating from Florence High School, he started...

Mr. Henry Stephen "H.S." Clark

Mr. Henry Stephen "H.S." Clark

Jul 24, 2019

Henry Stephen “H.S.” Clark, 91, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Visitation will be 9am until the 11am funeral service Friday, July 26, 2019 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, officiated by Rev. Carl Prewitt. Interment will follow at Terry Cemetery. Mr. Clark was born in Preston, MS...

Mrs. Diane Howell

Mrs. Diane Howell

Jul 24, 2019

The starting point of Ruthie Diane Howell’s earthly journey was Jackson, MS. She was born there to Rayford and Tommie R. James on March 23, 1953. Her journey ended in Saint Peters, MO on July 24, 2019, but it would be impossible to keep a precise tally of all the miles logged in between. It would be easier to tell...

Mr. Kenneth Michael "Mike" Andries

Mr. Kenneth Michael "Mike" Andries

Jul 22, 2019

Kenneth Michael “Mike” Andries, 61, went to be with the Lord after losing his battle with pancreatic cancer, on Monday, July 22, 2019 at University of Texas Medical Branch Hospital in Webster, TX. A memorial service to celebrate Mike’s life will be held at 10:30am on Monday, July 29, 2019 at Relate Church, 6885 Siwell Rd. Byram, MS 39272. Pastor...

Mr. Stanley Merritt Sykes Jr.

Mr. Stanley Merritt Sykes Jr.

Jul 22, 2019

Stanley Merritt Sykes, Jr., 69, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019 at his home in Pearl, MS. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, July 25th from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 12:00 p.m. all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Mr. Sykes was born October 19, 1949 to Stanley and Edna...

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