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Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

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...

Mr. Morgan Allen Roberts

Mr. Morgan Allen Roberts

Feb 2, 2019

Morgan Allen Roberts, 25, passed away at University of MS Medical Center in Jackson. A graveside service was held on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Mountain Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Florence. Morgan is survived by his father, Russell (Erin) Roberts of Elizabethtown, KY. He is preceded in death by his mother, Marla Roberts.

Mrs. Faye Nell Williams

Mrs. Faye Nell Williams

Feb 2, 2019

Faye Nell Polk Williams, 83, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven on February 2, 2019. She was a faithful member of Creston Hills Baptist Church for many years, until they closed, at which point she joined Daniel Memorial Baptist Church. After retirement from School Pictures, she enjoyed spending her time with her family, reading,...

Mrs. Gina Marie Vaughn

Mrs. Gina Marie Vaughn

Jan 29, 2019

LaGina “Gina” Marie Ratliff Vaughn, 52, ran into the arms of Jesus Tuesday, January 29, 2019. She passed away at UMMC in Jackson surrounded by her family, friends, and community. A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church in Florence on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with visitation from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Gina was...

Ms. Stella Ruth "Rudi" Hilbun

Ms. Stella Ruth "Rudi" Hilbun

Jan 29, 2019

Mrs. Stella Ruth Hilbun, 72, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be Thursday, January 31st from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and again Friday, February 1st from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Florence City...

Mrs. Zenia Davis Spencer

Mrs. Zenia Davis Spencer

Jan 26, 2019

Zenia Davis Spencer was born on February 24, 1926, in Jacksonville, Florida. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Stetson University in DeLand, Florida, and a master’s degree in Psychology from Florida State University. While at the university, she met George Minard Spencer, a Ph.D. candidate from Sanford, Florida. They became engaged and were married on August 9, 1953. While living...

Mrs. Mary Brewer Walters

Mrs. Mary Brewer Walters

Jan 24, 2019

Mary Kissara Brewer Walters, 76, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be 5-7pm Sunday, January 27, 2019 and again on Monday, January 28 from 10am until the 11am funeral service, all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Terry Cemetery. Mrs. Walters lived...

Mrs. Nell Walters Ashley

Mrs. Nell Walters Ashley

Jan 23, 2019

Mrs. Hermon “Nell” Walters Ashley, 81, passed into the arms of Jesus Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, January 24th from 5-7 p.m. and again on Friday, January 25th from 11:00 a.m. until the 12:00 p.m. funeral service all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will...

Mrs. Allie Russell Harris

Mrs. Allie Russell Harris

Jan 20, 2019

Allie Russell Harris, 83, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019, at her home in Florence. Her family will receive guests on Thursday, January 24, 2019 from 5:00PM until her Celebration of Life Service at 6:00PM all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Mrs. Russell was born in Kosciusko, MS to the late Sam Jack Russell and Martha Jenkins Russell. She...

Ms.  Dynnea Edwards

Ms. Dynnea Edwards

Jan 16, 2019

Dynnea Edwards, 47, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at her home in Crystal Springs. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, January 24, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. Memorial Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial of cremains will follow in the Garden of Memories. Dynnea was born on April 15, 1971 in...

Mr. Bobby Wayne Vail

Mr. Bobby Wayne Vail

Jan 15, 2019

Bobby Wayne Vail, 64, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019 after an accident at his deer camp in Lorman, MS. Visitation will be 9-11am Monday, January 21, 2019 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Graveside services will follow at 11:30am Monday at Lakewood Memorial Park. Bobby, born in Eupora, MS, was a U.S. Army Veteran during the Vietnam era. He...

Mrs. Annie "Ann" Mae Lynch

Mrs. Annie "Ann" Mae Lynch

Jan 12, 2019

Mrs. Annie “Ann” Mae Lynch, 85, passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, January 12, 2019. There will be a visitation on Monday, January 14, 2019, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service at 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 will be preceded by a visitation from 10:00 am to...

Mrs. Bettye Ann Barrow

Mrs. Bettye Ann Barrow

Jan 12, 2019

Mrs. Bettye Ann Barrow, 68 passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. No services are scheduled at this time. Mrs. Barrow is survived by her son, Kevin Andrew Barrow of Montgomery, NY and her brother, Wayne Palmertree of Florence, MS.

Mr. Ernest "Ernie" Henry Clements

Mr. Ernest "Ernie" Henry Clements

Jan 11, 2019

Ernest “Ernie” Henry Clements, 57, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019 at his home in Utica. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 11am on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Faith Baptist Church in Utica. Visitation will be 10am-11am Saturday at the church. Rev. Gary Lawson will officiate. Mr. Clements was born in Jackson, MS to...

Mr.  Frank Hinton

Mr. Frank Hinton

Jan 10, 2019

Franklin Roosevelt Hinton, 82, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019 at VA Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be 5-8pm Saturday, January 12, 2019 and 1pm until the 2pm funeral service Sunday, January 13, all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Circle H Cemetery in Crystal Springs. Mr. Hinton was born in Pinola, MS to the...

Mr. Robert "Bobby" Edward Robinson

Mr. Robert "Bobby" Edward Robinson

Jan 10, 2019

Robert Edward Robinson, 74, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed at home on Thursday, January 10, 2019, surrounded by his family after a long courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be 3pm-5pm Sunday, January13, 2019 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram and again at10am on Monday. Funeral Services are 11am Monday, January 14, 2019 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram...

Mr. William Edd Sellers Sr.

Mr. William Edd Sellers Sr.

Jan 8, 2019

William Edd Sellers was born August 23, 1936 and passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019. He was the ninth child of the late Rev. Leroy and Modie Carpenter Sellers. He was known as William, Bill, Bill Edd, Teoc, Daddy and Big Daddy. He was a blue collar worker and supported that political party. He was a strong union worker, serving...

Mrs. Arlene Roberts

Mrs. Arlene Roberts

Jan 7, 2019

Arlene “Granny” Sistrunk Roberts, 87, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be 5-8pm Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Services will be 11am Thursday, January 10 at First Pentecostal Church of Jackson with visitation 10am-11am at the church. Interment will follow at Lakewood South. Mrs. Roberts was...

Mr. Benton "Benny" Harris Crain

Mr. Benton "Benny" Harris Crain

Jan 7, 2019

Benton “Benny” Harris Crain, 77, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019 at Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood. Visitation will be from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 10th at Chancellor Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at Clear Branch Baptist Church Cemetery in Florence. Benny was born July 16, 1941 to Joseph and Bessie Shack Crain in...

Mr. Oscar C. Fowler

Mr. Oscar C. Fowler

Jan 7, 2019

Oscar Carroll Fowler, 83, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 at Beau Ridge Independent Living & Memory in Ridgeland. Visitation will be 5-8pm Thursday, January 10, 2019 and 10am until the 11am funeral service Friday, January 11, 2019, all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Springridge United Methodist Church Cemetery in Terry. Mr. Fowler was born...

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