Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.
Danny Dale Sebren
Apr 28, 2026
Danny Dale Sebren, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, passed away on April 28, 2026, in his home in Brandon, Mississippi. Born on April 17, 1944, in Burbank, California, to Harold Von Sebren and Mary Ida Chapman.
Danny lived a life defined by his love for family, a love for old cars, as well as steadfast service to his community and church....
Amanda Fairbank Williams
Apr 27, 2026
Amanda Fairbank Williams, of Madison, died Monday, April 27, 2026. She was 55 years old.
Her loving husband, beloved son, and innumerable family and friends will forever mourn the loss of a woman whose laugh came easily, who showed strength of character in the most challenging of times, and who taught us all what it meant to truly love and be...
Shirley Jean Sessions
Apr 22, 2026
Shirley Jean Sessions, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, in Raymond, Mississippi. Born on May 10, 1939, in Conn, Mississippi, to Henry Jenkins and Bennie Covington. Shirley’s journey through life was marked by creativity, warmth, and an abiding love for nature.
Shirley was a self-employed interior designer, a career that allowed her to express her remarkable eye for detail and...
Mary Alice Shuler
Apr 20, 2026
Mary Alice Shuler, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026, in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Born on June 20, 1945, in Clinton, Mississippi to William Brewer and Mary Elizabeth McNeil Brewer, Mary Alice’s life was a testament to faith, family, and the joy that comes from a heart dedicated to loving and serving others.
Raised in Terry and having grown up in...
Freddie Cammack Jones
Apr 20, 2026
Freddie Cammack Jones age 90, of Terry, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026. Toby as he was affectionately called was born November 12, 1935 and was a life long native of Terry, MS. Toby attended school in Terry where he met and married his wife. the former Lillie R. Hales. Toby and Lillie were married on May 15, 1953 and...
Buddy M. Frith
Apr 19, 2026
Buddy M. Frith, born on January 28, 1948, in Tallulah, Louisiana, passed away on April 19, 2026, in Beaumont, Texas. He was a dedicated and hardworking man who spent his career working as an engine and boat repairer. Buddy was known for his love of the outdoors and simple pleasures in life.
Those who knew Buddy will remember his fondness for...
Charles L. Gibson
Apr 18, 2026
Charles Lavelle Gibson, 77, was born April 29, 1948, to Dewitt Gibson and Mattie Sue Brown. Charles grew up in Meridian, MS. He graduated from Clarke College (where he met his wife) and Mississippi College. He majored in Church Music and served as Bi-vocational Minister of Music in several churches in the Jackson area. Most of his career was in...
Kate C Harper
Apr 18, 2026
Kate C. Harper, known to many simply as Kate, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, in Jackson, Mississippi. Born on February 3, 1948, in Union Church, MS, she lived a life rich in love, devotion, and grace that touched all who knew her.
Kate was a cherished legal secretary specializing in land and oil, where she applied her keen intellect...
Sheryl Ann Scharf
Apr 15, 2026
Sheryl Ann Brown Scharf passed away April 15, 2026 with her husband, Donald Scharf. She was the daughter of Harper Brown and Johnnie Cagle of Jackson, MS. She worked as an Inventory Manager in several hospitals. She and her husband, Don were members of Lakeshore Methodist Church.
Sheryl is preceded in death by her son, James Scharf.
There will be a Graveside...
Donald Scharf
Apr 15, 2026
Mr. Donald E. Scharf passed away April 15, 2026. He and his wife, Sheryl were together at the time of their passing. He was from Hazlehurst, MS. He was the son of Marty Scharf and Frankie Hilton Scharf. He served in the United States Army.
Donald retired after many years as a loan officer with Trustmark Bank. He enjoyed gardening...
Richard Dale Patterson
Apr 13, 2026
Richard Dale Patterson, affectionately known to many as "Ricky," passed away on April 13, 2026, in Brandon, Mississippi. Born on January 8, 1962, in Starkville, Mississippi, he lived a life marked by simplicity, kindness, and deep devotion to those he loved.
Ricky was a gifted Auto Body Technician, a craftsman who took pride in his work and found joy in restoring...
Daryl Scott Crowder
Apr 10, 2026
Daryl Scott Crowder, 56, of Pearl, Mississippi, passed away on April 10, 2026. He was born on December 29, 1969, to the late William Earl Crowder Jr. and Linda Barrett Phillips.
Scott attended Pearl High School and was a member of East Flow Church. He spent much of his adult life working in the hospitality industry in Massachusetts before later moving...
Marie Phillips
Apr 9, 2026
Marie Phillips, a cherished resident of Florence, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on October 11, 1946, in Jackson, Mississippi, Marie lived a life marked by warmth, talent, and a profound love for nature and family.
From a young age, Marie displayed a remarkable intellect and determination. Her early achievement of winning the...
Willard Earl Garrett
Apr 8, 2026
Willard E. Garrett was born on June 16, 1952, in Forrest, Mississippi. He grew up on a farm in Clear Branch, where he learned the value of hard work and self-reliance and where he discovered what would become his guiding philosophy--that repairing your own stuff is a path to understanding the world and yourself--lessons that he tried to pass on...
Michael Joseph Finnegan
Apr 7, 2026
Michael Joseph Finnegan Sr, beloved widower, father, grandfather, and loyal friend, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, at the age of 84, surrounded by his children. He was born on February 25, 1942, in Jackson, Mississippi. Michael was a man of dignity and unwavering generosity.
He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 44 years, Annie Ileen Finnegan,...
Rev. Donald Earl Brown
Apr 4, 2026
Donald Earl Brown, a devoted minister of the gospel and cherished member of the Ashland Baptist Church in Ashland, Mississippi, passed away on April 4, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 27, 1930, in Arkansas, Mr. Brown dedicated his life to serving others through his ministry, traveling widely across the United States and undertaking...
Harlon Bubba Don Caldwell
Apr 3, 2026
Harlon "Bubba” Don Caldwell, born July 17, 1958, passed away on April 3, 2026. A respected businessman and devoted family man, Harlon was the owner and operator of 49 Truck & Trailer, a testament to his commitment to hard work and entrepreneurial spirit. When he decided to close his business for a less stressful venture, he finished his career retiring...
Gary Eugene Moak
Apr 2, 2026
The family of Gary Eugene Moak of Florence, MS is saddened to announce his passing on April 2, 2026 at the age of 71 years in his home. Gary was born on January 13, 1955 to Inez (Hughes) and Homer Ray Moak in McComb, MS.
Gary was a soft spoken, kind hearted gentle soul and will be missed by his family,...
Tyler James Owens
Mar 31, 2026
Tyler James Owens, 40, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The family will receive friends for visitation at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence on Friday, April 3rd, from 5:00–7:00 p.m., and again on Saturday, April 4th, from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service. There will be no graveside service; however, friends are welcome to join his family at...
Michael Ross Smith, Sr.
Mar 30, 2026
Dr. Michael R. Smith, Sr., a man who always looked forward, passed on to his next adventure on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Ridgeland, Mississippi. With ideas that were often ahead of their time, Michael was always focused on what would come next in his life – whether it was his next big project or, in his later years, walking...
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