Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mr. Sam  Littleton Sr.

Mr. Sam Littleton Sr.

Dec 24, 2019

A loving father, husband, and grandfather, Sam Littleton Sr., 79, passed away in Baton Rouge, LA on December 24, 2019. Visitation will be 10:00 am Monday, December 30, 2019 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram until the 12:00 pm funeral service in the chapel. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park. Mr. Littleton was a long-time resident of Clinton and...

Mrs.  Christine  Ann  Coleman

Mrs. Christine Ann Coleman

Dec 23, 2019

Mrs. Christine Ann Coleman, 49, passed away at her home in Florence, MS on Monday, December 23, 2019. There will be a visitation on Friday, December 27, 2019, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 am, all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories in Florence, MS...

Mr. Richard "Dick" Clyde Quinnelly

Mr. Richard "Dick" Clyde Quinnelly

Dec 21, 2019

Richard “Dick” Clyde Quinnelly, 87, passed away peacefully at his home in Florence, MS on Saturday, December 21, 2019. Dick was born and raised in Jackson, MS where he became an Eagle Scout and graduated from Central High School before earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Business at MS State University. On June 3, 1961, he married Linda Kelly. Dick retired...

Mr.  Steven "Steve"  Andrew  Warner

Mr. Steven "Steve" Andrew Warner

Dec 20, 2019

Steven Andrew Warner, 63, passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, December 20, 2019 at his home in Braxton. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, December 23, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. funeral service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Braxton Cemetery. Steve was born September 23, 1956 to...

Mrs. Doris Evelyn Kidd

Mrs. Doris Evelyn Kidd

Dec 19, 2019

Doris Evelyn Kidd, 86, a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to many went to be with Lord on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at her home in Crystal Springs. Visitation will be Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram from 5:00—7:00 pm and Monday, December 23, 2019 from 10:00 until the service at 11:00 am. Interment will follow...

Mrs. Patricia "Pat" Neal Beard-Baker

Mrs. Patricia "Pat" Neal Beard-Baker

Dec 18, 2019

Patricia "Pat" Neal Beard-Baker, 85, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Chateau Ridgeland with her loving family at her side. Visitation will be Friday, December 20 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence at 10:00 a.m. until the service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Garden of Memories. Mrs. Baker was a long-time resident of Byram and...

Mrs.  Joy Channell

Mrs. Joy Channell

Dec 18, 2019

From sewing beautiful clothes to creating crafty home decor, Joy Pullen Channell, of Brandon, Miss., spent most of her life as a homemaker. Joy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at 93 years of age. Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram,...

Mr. George Edward "Ed" Ainsworth

Mr. George Edward "Ed" Ainsworth

Dec 17, 2019

Mr. George Edward Ainsworth, 87, died Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at MS Baptist Medical Center surrounded by his family. His family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and again from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. A funeral service will be...

Ms. Martha Nell Davis Little

Ms. Martha Nell Davis Little

Dec 16, 2019

Martha Nell Davis Little, 55, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019 at MS Baptist Medical Center. Visitation will be Thursday, December 19 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram from 5:00—8:00 p.m. and Friday, December 20 from 9:00 a.m until the service at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Rosemont Gardens. Ms. Little was born on April 02, 1964 to...

Mr. Roy Von Welch

Mr. Roy Von Welch

Dec 16, 2019

Roy Von Welch, 79, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 at his home in Harrisville. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, December 17th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday, December 18th from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service all at Palestine Baptist Church in Harrisville. Burial will follow at Palestine Baptist Church...

Mr. Sanford "Sam" Martin Cummings Sr.

Mr. Sanford "Sam" Martin Cummings Sr.

Dec 16, 2019

Sanford “Sam” Martin Cummings, Sr. 92, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019 at Riggs Manor Smith House in Raymond, MS. Visitation will be Thursday, December 19 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram from 5:00—8:00 p.m. and Friday, December 20 from 1:00 p.m. until the service at 2:00 p.m. with a committal in the chapel. Mr. Cummings was born in...

Ms. Ann James

Ms. Ann James

Dec 15, 2019

Sarah Ann James, 86, went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 15, 2019 from Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Her funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel where the service will conclude. Ms. Ann...

Mr. Larry Eugene Richardson

Mr. Larry Eugene Richardson

Dec 14, 2019

Mr. Larry Eugene Richardson, 71, passed away at his home in Florence, MS on Saturday, December 14, 2019. There will be a visitation on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at 10:30 am there will be a graveside funeral service at Mt. Creek Baptist...

Mr. Bobbie Hayes Lewis

Mr. Bobbie Hayes Lewis

Dec 14, 2019

Mr. Bobbie Hayes Lewis, 74, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at his residence in Terry, MS. Mr. Lewis was born in Brandon, MS and spent his childhood in Braxton, MS with his eleven brothers and sisters. His mother, Mrs. Emma Johnson Lewis died when Mr. Bobbie was very young. His father, Mr. Estes Lewis, finished raising Mr. Bobbie...

Mrs. Lucy Fay Pridgen

Mrs. Lucy Fay Pridgen

Dec 12, 2019

Lucy Fay Hinton Pridgen, a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, great grand-mother, sister and friend to many, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Visitation will be at 9:30 A.M. until the 11:00 A.M. funeral service Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram with son-and-law, Rev. Evan English presiding. Interment will follow at...

Mrs. Frances Gail Bateman

Mrs. Frances Gail Bateman

Dec 12, 2019

Frances Gail Bateman, 53, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 at her home in Florence. The family will hold a Memorial Service at a later date. Frances was born October 5, 1966 in Panama City, Florida to Hugh and Susan Neel. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Florence and she worked for several years as a house...

Mr. Robert "Bob"  Edward Boyd

Mr. Robert "Bob" Edward Boyd

Dec 9, 2019

Mr. Robert “Bob” Edward Boyd, 88, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019, surrounded by his family in Florence. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, December 11th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and again on Thursday, December 12th from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow in the...

Mr. Dan Edward Painter

Mr. Dan Edward Painter

Dec 8, 2019

Dan Edward Painter, 85, died December 8, 2019, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS with his family by his side. Dan was born on May 4, 1934, and graduated from Central High School in 1952. In 1961 he married the love of his life, Jerry Dean Williams, and the two shared 54 years together. He was preceded in death by...

Mr. Ricky Aaron DePoyster

Mr. Ricky Aaron DePoyster

Dec 7, 2019

Ricky DePoyster, 31, passed away on December 07, 2019. Visitation will be Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram from 11:00 a.m. until the service at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Terry Cemetery. Mr. DePoyster was born in Watertown, New York to Gary Lynn DePoyster and Mona Lynne Copeland on September 27, 1988. He was a...

Mrs.  Helen  Beverly Wilson

Mrs. Helen Beverly Wilson

Dec 7, 2019

Helen Beverly Wilson, 82, slipped into paradise on Saturday, December 07, 2019 holding the hand of her husband of 62 years, Jimmy. Visitation will be at Country Woods Baptist Church on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until the service at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Pine Crest Cemetery in Mobile, AL on Thursday, December 12, 2019. Mrs....