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Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mr.  Dennis Edward Connell

Mr. Dennis Edward Connell

Feb 22, 2019

Dennis Edward Connell, 93, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 at Riggs Manor in Raymond. A Memorial Service will be held at 2pm Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Riggs Manor officiated by Rev. George McFarland. Mr. Connell was born in Columbus, MS to the late Archie Connell and Sam Ella Franks Connell. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army...

Mrs. Irene Ercelle Ballard

Mrs. Irene Ercelle Ballard

Feb 21, 2019

Irene Ercelle Williams Ballard, 80, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be 9:30am until the 11am funeral service, Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Mrs. Ballard was born in Nashville, NC to the late Madison G. Williams and Mary Almeta Lucas Williams. She...

Mr. Eddy Ray Warren

Mr. Eddy Ray Warren

Feb 18, 2019

Eddy Ray Warren, 59, went to be with his savior Jesus Christ on Monday, February 18, 2019. He was a 20 year heart transplant survivor and recent kidney transplant survivor. Eddy’s mantra was “It is what it is”. He is survived by his mother, Josephine Barron; his brothers, Brian and Joey (Cynthia); nephews, Zachary Warren & family and Zane Warren;...

Mrs. Vera Vivian Venter

Mrs. Vera Vivian Venter

Feb 15, 2019

Mrs. Vera Vivian Venter, 73, passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 at her home in Brandon surrounded by her family. Born in Long Beach, CA, Mrs. Venter has lived in Brandon, MS for the last 12 years moving from Las Vegas, NV. She loved her children and her grandchildren dearly and was a great mother and grandmother to them and...

Mrs.  June Marie Walker

Mrs. June Marie Walker

Feb 15, 2019

Mrs. June Marie Walker, 82, of Braxton, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019 in Hattiesburg, MS. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 18th at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence and again at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 19th before the 11:00 a.m. funeral service at New Zion Baptist Church in Braxton....

Mrs. Ella Florine Johnson

Mrs. Ella Florine Johnson

Feb 15, 2019

Ella Florine Johnson, 93, went to be with Jesus on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. The family will receive guests during a visitation on Monday, February 18, 2019 from 9:30am until the 11:00am Funeral Service, all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. The family will hold a private graveside service after the funeral. Mrs....

Mrs. Mary Sue Peebles

Mrs. Mary Sue Peebles

Feb 13, 2019

Mary Sue Carson Peebles, 78, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Graveside services will be 3pm Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Lawrence, MS. Mrs. Peebles was born in Lake, MS to the late A. Quitman Carson and Alice Dennis Carson. She lived in Terry for the last eight years and...

Mr. Stephen Oliver Pittman

Mr. Stephen Oliver Pittman

Feb 12, 2019

Stephen Oliver Pittman, Sr., 77, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at his home in Ridgeland. Visitation will be 5-8pm Thursday, February 14, 2019 and 10am until the 11am memorial service Friday, February 15th all at Lakeshore Church in Byram. Steve passed into heaven on Feb. 12 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous 15 month battle with pancreatic...

Mrs. Sandra Ann McAlpin

Mrs. Sandra Ann McAlpin

Feb 12, 2019

Sandra Ann Breckenridge McAlpin, 77, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be 9:00am until the 11:00am funeral service Thursday, February 14, 2019 at First Baptist Church of Raymond. Interment will follow at Raymond Cemetery. Mrs. McAlpin was born in Jackson, MS to the late Leon and Mamie Campbell Breckenridge. She was...

Mr. Raymond Clifton Hofmister Jr.

Mr. Raymond Clifton Hofmister Jr.

Feb 12, 2019

Raymond (Ray) Clifton Hofmister, Jr., died at home on February 12, 2019. He was born on September 21, 1949, to the late Raymond Clifton Hofmister, Sr., and the late Philmena Waits Hofmister. Ray’s professional career was spent in the field of law enforcement, serving in both the public and private sector. Ray was a graduate of the University of Alabama...

Mr. Bobby Franklin Renfroe

Mr. Bobby Franklin Renfroe

Feb 11, 2019

On February 11, 2019 another Christian soul entered into the presence of Jesus. Bobby Franklin Renfroe died on this date after a long illness. Visitation will be 12:30pm until the 2:00pm funeral service Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Old Dover Cemetery in Bentonia. He was born March 27, 1935 in Flora,...

Mr. Philip "Drew" Hannon

Mr. Philip "Drew" Hannon

Feb 11, 2019

Philip “Drew” Hannon II was born on September 16, 1972 in Jackson, MS and died on February 11, 2019. He is survived by his father, Philip Drew Hannon (Cheryl), and mother, Muriel White Garrett (Sidney) and his sisters, Tamra Hannon Swann (Richard) and Stephanie Hannon Schouten (Joe), and brothers, Jarrett Myers (Amanda) and Jason Myers (Tracy) as well as numerous...

Mrs. Doris Catherine Hodge

Mrs. Doris Catherine Hodge

Feb 10, 2019

Doris Catherine Hodge was born November 24, 1928 and died February 10, 2019. Visitation will be 5-7pm Tuesday, February 12, 2019 and again Wednesday, February 13 from 12 noon until the 2pm funeral service, all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Lakewood South. Doris was a country girl at heart from Stallo, Mississippi. She accepted Christ...

Claude Auther "Pop" Christman Sr.

Claude Auther "Pop" Christman Sr.

Feb 9, 2019

Claude Auther Christman Sr. “Pop”, 74, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 9, 2019 at the home of his daughter in Raymond, with family by his side. Visitation will be 10-11 am Monday, February 11, 2019, at Chancellor Funeral Home, followed by an 11 am Funeral service in the Chapel. Interment will be 4pm at Elliot Cemetery in Cascilla, MS. Auther...

Mr. Simon  Peter Eldridge

Mr. Simon Peter Eldridge

Feb 8, 2019

Simon Peter Eldridge, 78, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019 in Harrisville. No services are scheduled at this time. Mr. Eldridge was born November 27, 1940 to Peter and Georgia Eldridge in Florida. He lived most of his life in Flora, MS and was a retired millworker and member of Lakeshore Baptist Church. He enjoyed being outside working and fishing....

Mr. Wesley L. "Ted"  Perry

Mr. Wesley L. "Ted" Perry

Feb 5, 2019

Mr. Wesley Leon "Ted" Perry, 88, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, TN. The family will receive friends for visitation from 1:00 p.m. until the 3:00 p.m. Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. A Private Family Burial will follow. Mr. Perry was born July 3, 1930...

Mr.  John "Perry"  Stigall III

Mr. John "Perry" Stigall III

Feb 5, 2019

John “Perry” Stigall, III, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in Raymond. Visitation will be 5-8pm Friday, February 8, 2019 at Pinelake Church in Clinton. Visitation will also be 10am until the 11am funeral service Saturday, February 9 at Wynndale Baptist Church in Terry. Interment will follow at Palestine Cemetery in Raymond. Perry was born July 17, 1978 in Jackson,...

Mr. Jerry Wayne Moudy Sr.

Mr. Jerry Wayne Moudy Sr.

Feb 3, 2019

Jerry Wayne Moudy, Sr., 69, passed away at the V.A. Medical Center in Jackson on Sunday, February 3, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Jerry was born July 13, 1950 to Dee and Lois Moudy in Drew,...

Mrs. Denia  Cantrell Crowson

Mrs. Denia Cantrell Crowson

Feb 2, 2019

Mrs. Denia Crowson, 71, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 at St. Dominics Hospital in Jackson, MS. After suffering with health issues the last ten years, Denia has been reunited with her mother in heaven. A private family service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Crowson was born on November 19, 1947 in Guin, AL. She has lived...

Mr. Carl Andrew Allbritton

Mr. Carl Andrew Allbritton

Feb 2, 2019

Mr. Carl Allbritton 73 passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. Visitation 10am Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at First Baptist Church in Raymond. Funeral services are 11am Tuesday at the church with interment to follow in Lakewood Memorial Park. Carl was a longtime resident of Raymond, loved the Lord and was a faithful member...

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