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Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mr. Walter Glenn Johnson Sr

Mr. Walter Glenn Johnson Sr

Jan 5, 2019

Walter “Glenn” Johnson, Sr., 86, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Villa South Assisted Living in Florence, MS. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service Friday, January 11th at Spring Valley Baptist Church in Mathiston, MS. Interment will follow in the Spring Valley Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Charles White will officiate. Glenn,...

Mrs. Theresa Ann Cooke

Mrs. Theresa Ann Cooke

Jan 5, 2019

Theresa Cooke, 77, went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2019 in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 8 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm and then from 10:00am until the 11:00am funeral service on Wednesday, January 9 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Lakewood South Cemetery in Jackson, MS. Mrs. Cooke was...

Mrs. Bobbie Hilton

Mrs. Bobbie Hilton

Jan 4, 2019

Bobbie P. Hilton, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 4, 2019, at St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson, MS. She was born in Ludlow MS, to Clell & Marie Presley on September 10, 1946. She was a graduate of Florence High School. Bobbie was married to the love of her life Carl for 56 years. Bobbie worked and retired as an...

Mr. Bobby Paul Amos Sr.

Mr. Bobby Paul Amos Sr.

Jan 4, 2019

Bobby Paul Amos, Sr., 72, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at his home in Jackson. Visitation will be 5-7pm Friday, January 11, 2019 and 11:30am until the 1:00pm funeral service Saturday, January 12, 2019, all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Lakewood South. Mr. Amos was born in Jackson, MS to the late William Amos...

Mr. Ashton Carpenter Sr.

Mr. Ashton Carpenter Sr.

Dec 31, 2018

Ashton Hynes Carpenter, Sr., 60, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 at Woodlands Rehab and Healthcare Center in Clinton. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Terry Cemetery. Mr. Carpenter, born in Baton Rouge, LA, lived in Jackson for the past 50 years, with his working career in retail sales. He was...

Mr. Mitchell "Mitch" Allan Stephens

Mr. Mitchell "Mitch" Allan Stephens

Dec 30, 2018

Mitchell “Mitch” Allan Stephens, 52, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018 in Clinton. The family will receive friends for visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service on Friday, January 4, 2019 at Chancellor Funeral home in Florence. He will be laid to rest in the Garden of Memories next to the Funeral Home. Mitch was born November...

Mrs.  Victoria "Vicki"  Mullins Sanford

Mrs. Victoria "Vicki" Mullins Sanford

Dec 30, 2018

Victoria “Vicki” Mullins Sanford, 70, passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at her home in Braxton. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, January 4th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and again on Saturday, January 5th from 2:00 p.m. until the 3:00 p.m. Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will...

Mrs. Karen Verell Maccarone

Mrs. Karen Verell Maccarone

Dec 27, 2018

Karen Verell Maccarone, MD, FAAP went to be with the Lord on December 27, 2018. She lived a full life as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother to her family. She was born in Jackson, Mississippi on March 5, 1953 to Boyce and Bennie Verell. She graduated from Wingfield High School as Valedictorian, attended the University of Mississippi as...

Mr. Daniel Duane Flaharty

Mr. Daniel Duane Flaharty

Dec 27, 2018

Mr. Daniel Duane Flaharty, 79, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018 at his home in Brandon, MS surrounded by his family. The family will hold a Memorial Service at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church at 411 N Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA on Friday, January 4, 2019. The family will receive friends for a visitation at 9:00 a.m. and...

Mrs. Billie Jean Anding

Mrs. Billie Jean Anding

Dec 26, 2018

Billie Jean Brewer “Miss Billie” Anding, formerly of Florence, MS, died Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at the age of 94. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 2nd, from 5-7p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will be at Marvin United Methodist Church in Florence at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 3rd. Mrs. Anding was a faithful follower of...

Ms. Amy Holden Hurst

Ms. Amy Holden Hurst

Dec 22, 2018

Amy Holden Hurst, 46, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Amy graduated from Raymond High School in 1990 and attended Hinds Community College in Raymond. She loved animals and enjoyed riding horses. Amy was a member of Lakeshore UMC and former member of Pinelake Baptist Church. She wrote her thoughts...

Mrs. Betty  Joe  Dear

Mrs. Betty Joe Dear

Dec 21, 2018

Mrs. Betty Jo Dear, 74, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Visitation is Sunday, December 23, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow in the Rexford UMC cemetery in Braxton, MS. Mrs. Dear was a lifelong resident of central MS, a 1961...

Mr. William 'Bill" Lee Adcock

Mr. William 'Bill" Lee Adcock

Dec 21, 2018

William “Bill” Lee Adcock, 80, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. His family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the 1:00 p.m. Funeral Service on Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS (2576 Hwy 49 South). Interment will follow in the Garden...

Mr. Gordon Lester

Mr. Gordon Lester

Dec 20, 2018

Gordon Bruce Lester, 81, died at home with his family by his side Thursday, December 20, 2018. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.

Mr. Johnny Mackey Posey

Mr. Johnny Mackey Posey

Dec 17, 2018

Johnny Mackey Posey was born September 26, 1953 in Philadelphia, MS. He passed away Monday, December 17, 2018 in Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be 10am until the 12:00noon memorial service Friday, December 21, 2018 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Lucy Carr Posey, his son Nicholas...

Mrs. Violet "Jeano" Parfait Miller

Mrs. Violet "Jeano" Parfait Miller

Dec 15, 2018

Mrs. Violet “Jeano” Parfait Miller, 74, passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, December 15, 2018, at her home in Florence, surrounded by her loving children. The service will be on Monday December 17, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories in Florence. Mrs. Miller was born June...

Mr. Randall Joe "Randy" Stolley

Mr. Randall Joe "Randy" Stolley

Dec 15, 2018

Randall “Randy” Joe Stolley, 54, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018 at University of Mississippi Medical Center. No services are

Mrs Cecil Sandra Bynum

Mrs Cecil Sandra Bynum

Dec 14, 2018

Mrs. Cecil Layton Bynum passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday December 14, 2018 at Piedmont Rockdale Hospital in Conyers, GA at the age of 84. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 20th at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday,...

Ms. Mary Nellie Medina

Ms. Mary Nellie Medina

Dec 13, 2018

Mary Nellie Medina, 79, left this life and entered the Gates of Heaven on Thursday, December 13, 2018 with her fishing pole in hand. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until the 2:00pm Funeral Service Monday, December 17, 2018 at Lodebar United Methodist Church in Pelahatchie. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Mary Nell was born on...

Ms.  Margaret Hallam Wade

Ms. Margaret Hallam Wade

Dec 12, 2018

Margaret Hallam Wade, 84, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, December 15th from 1:00 p.m. until the 3:00 p.m. Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories. Ms. Wade was born December 9, 1934 in Lincoln, Nebraska...

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