Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.
Ella Yarbrough
Aug 26, 2024
Ella Lee Hollis Yarbrough walked into glory and into the arms of Jesus at 11:10 pm on August 25, 2024, at her home in Florence MS. She was a loving wife, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother, who will be missed by all. She was a member of Hickory Ridge Baptist Church where she loved and rocked many of the...
Margaret Ann Stephens
Aug 30, 2024
Margaret Ann Stephens, affectionately known as Margaret, Mom, Mamaw & MeMe, passed away peacefully at her home on August 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was born on December 3, 1944 in Natchez, MS. Married to Richard Stephens on August 10, 1962,
Margaret enjoyed an enduring marriage of 63 years. Their love was an inspiring testament to commitment and...
Edmond "Paul" Hamel, Jr.
Aug 29, 2024
Edmond Paul Hamel, Jr passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 at his residence in Terry, MS. He was 96. Paul was born in Canton, MS on July 28, 1928 to the late Edmond Hamel, Sr. and Lena Garrett Hamel. Paul was a member of Wynndale Baptist Church. He served as deacon for over 50 years at Hillcrest Baptist Church and...
Linda Sue Anderson
Aug 28, 2024
Linda Sue Anderson, 81, born on July 20, 1943, in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, left this world on August 28, 2024, in Jackson, Mississippi.
A data processing specialist for many years, Linda was known not only for her professional skills but also for her vibrant personality and strong moral compass.
Linda's faith was a cornerstone of her life, as she was a...
Amelia LaRue Powell
Aug 27, 2024
Amelia “LaRue” Powell went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at her home in Florence, MS. She was 84 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 29, 2024, with the funeral service starting at 2:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS.
LaRue was...
Gabriel L. Rigby
Aug 25, 2024
Gabriel L. Rigby, affectionately known as "Gabe" passed away on August 25, 2024, at St. Dominics' Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Born on June 7, 1981 to parents, William Lawson Rigby and Debra Ann Alcraese Rigby of Jackson, MS.
Gabe lived a life dedicated to his family and his work as a commercial roofer in the construction industry, a career he devoted...
Arla M. Bailey
Aug 25, 2024
Ms. Arla M. Bailey passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024. She was 94 years old. Born in Benton, MS on December 3, 1929, to Charles L. Campbell, Sr and Rebecca Cochran Campbell. Arla moved to Terry at an early age and lived there most of her life. She worked as a License Practical Nurse for 22 years at Rankin General...
Sandra Faye Mahaffey
Aug 24, 2024
She died peacefully at home of Alzheimer’s/Dementia into the loving arms of Jesus, Saturday, August 24, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, Richard Edgar Byrd, Marshall “Sugarman” Byrd, William Morris Byrd, John Robert Byrd, Barbara Josephine Byrd Bishop, Mildred Byrd Miller, and Samuel T. Byrd.
Life’s journey began when she was born...
Billie Jean Lee
Aug 23, 2024
Billie Jean “Jeannie” Lee went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 23, 2024, in Jackson, MS. She was 64 years old.
Jeannie was born on March 16, 1960, to William Kenneth Lee Sr. and Lura Hogue Lee in Anchorage, AK. She loved her cats and enjoyed sewing. Jeannie enjoyed spending time with her mother, always going and...
Jerry Loyd Hart
Aug 22, 2024
Jerry Loyd Hart, 85, of Pearl, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2024. Born on January 3, 1939, in Brookhaven, Mississippi, Jerry was the beloved son of Fred Hart and Mary Rials Hart, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by seven brothers and four sisters.
Jerry is survived by his devoted wife of 64...
Ricky Bullock
Aug 21, 2024
Ricky Bullock went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at his home in Florence, MS. He was 64 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2024, and again from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The...
William "Billy" Charles Mitchell
Aug 21, 2024
William Charles (Billy Charles) Mitchell was born on December 31, 1944, to Charles and Ruth Mitchell. He was the oldest of 4 children. Billy Charles married the love of his life Frances Ann Pleasant Mitchell on August 19, 1967. The couple built a beautiful life together, and the Lord blessed them with a loving family. Billy Charles passed away peacefully...
Loys Joan Bridges
Aug 21, 2024
Loys Joan (Joanie) Bridges passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, from this painful life to see the hope of her faith, Jesus Christ.
Joanie was born in Scott County on May 28, 1936, to Mary Lou and Theron B. Wallace. She was raised in Scott County and Pearl, Mississippi. Joanie was a graduate of Pearl High School and Mississippi College and...
Rosealine Ruth-Gayle Robertson
Aug 19, 2024
Rosie was a very silly, goofy, adventurous little girl. She liked making noises. Anytime she entered the room, the room would just light up bright. She didn’t like being put down or left alone for even a minute. She always wanted all of the attention on her, and she just loved to be played with. The floor was her favorite...
Connie Kay Cole
Aug 19, 2024
Connie Kay Cole, born on December 21, 1950, went to be with God in the early morning hours of August 19, 2024. A devout Christian, she lived her life with faith, grace, and love.
Connie was predeceased by her beloved husband, Boyd Cole; her father, Iven Gwinn; her mother, Juanita Rosentreter; her sisters, Gwen Lowe and Juanita Reuter; and her brothers,...
Michael "Steve" McDonald
Aug 18, 2024
Michael Steven McDonald was called home by Jesus on August 18, 2024, at his residence in DiBerville, Ms. He was a blessing on earth for 52 years.
Born on October 19, 1971, in Jackson, Ms. He was the son of Michael Bruce McDonald (Melanie) and Beverly Pope McDonald (Harvey). He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Gerald and Edna...
Edward C. Knight
Aug 17, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edward Carter Knight, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished grandfather, who went to be with the Lord on August 17, 2024, at the age of 80. Ed was born on May 6, 1944, in Georgetown, MS, where he was raised in a home filled with love, faith, and...
Linda Toups Moss
Aug 16, 2024
Linda Toups Moss, 71, entered the gates of heaven on August 16, 2024. She was born on January 18, 1953 in Jennings, Louisiana, to the late Wilton and Cecile Toups.
She was a business owner within the construction industry. She was born and raised in Louisiana and Texas but eventually moved to Rankin County, the place she called home for thirty-four...
Alice Jacqueline Scott
Aug 14, 2024
Alice Jacqueline Jones Scott, 82, passed away peacefully at home in Terry, MS on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 12pm to 2pm. A celebration of life service will begin at 2 pm. Interment will follow at Lakewood South Memorial Park in Jackson, MS.
A long-...
Claude Lazarus, Jr
Aug 14, 2024
With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of Claude Lazarus, Jr., 96, affectionately known as "Shorty", who departed from this world on August 14, 2024, in Clinton, MS. He was born on September 16, 1927, in Woodville, MS, to the late Mr. Claude Lazarus, Sr. and Barbara Walker Lazarus.
Shorty led a remarkable life, leaving behind a profound legacy built on...
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