Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mr. Danny Benton

Mr. Danny Benton

Aug 4, 2018

Daniel ”Danny” Craig Benton, Sr., 57, of Florence, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, August 4, 2018. He was born on April 17, 1961 in Jackson, MS to William “Bill” David Benton and Patricia “Pat” Ann Murphy Benton. He graduated high school from Forest Hill – Class of 1979. He went to the University...

Miss. Sara Mychelle Sebren

Miss. Sara Mychelle Sebren

Aug 1, 2018

Sara Mychelle Sebren, 19, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 1, 2018 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Visitation will be Sunday, August 5th from 5-8 p.m. and Monday, August 6th from 10:00 a.m. until the 12:00 Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Clear Branch Cemetery in Florence. Sara was a life-long resident...

Ms. Karen Leigh Grzanich

Ms. Karen Leigh Grzanich

Aug 1, 2018

Karen Leigh Grzanich, 43, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at her home in Byram, Mississippi. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 3, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, Mississippi. Services will commence at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel with interment following at Lakewood...

Mr. John Gregory Ballard Sr.

Mr. John Gregory Ballard Sr.

Aug 1, 2018

John Gregory Ballard, Sr, 81, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at his home. Visitation will be 6-8pm Friday, August 3, 2018 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Services will be 2pm Saturday, August 4 in the funeral home chapel with a one hour visitation prior to service time. Interment will follow at Clinton Cemetery. Mr. Ballard was a graduate...

Ms.  Becky Boggs

Ms. Becky Boggs

Jul 31, 2018

Rebecca Norton Boggs, 58, won her battle with cancer and is walking with the Lord. She passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 in Virginia Beach, VA where she lived with her daughter as a full-time grammy. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 7th from 5:00- 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, August 8th from 9:30 a.m. until the 10:30 a.m. Memorial Service at...

Mrs. Pauline  Mullican Taylor

Mrs. Pauline Mullican Taylor

Jul 29, 2018

Pauline Mullican Taylor passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018. She was born April 4, 1924 in Florence, MS to Holdman Edgar and Lillie Rea Mullican. She was a life long resident of Florence. In 1951 she married D Evans Taylor of Florence who preceded her in death after a marriage of 43 years. Mrs. Taylor was a member of First...

Mr.  Robert  Lewis Wilson

Mr. Robert Lewis Wilson

Jul 28, 2018

Mr. Robert Lewis Wilson, 72, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018 at University of Mississippi Medical Center. There will be a visitation from 1:00 PM until the memorial service at 2:00 PM at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS on Monday, July 30, 2018. Mr. Wilson, a member of Highland Baptist Church, loved his animals, playing golf, gardening, and hanging...

Mr. Terry Randal Moody

Mr. Terry Randal Moody

Jul 26, 2018

Terry Randal Moody, 52, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018 at University of MS Medical Center in Jackson. A Graveside Service will be held Monday, July 30th at 10:00 a.m. at Garden of Memories in Florence. Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS is handling the arrangements. Terry graduated from Warren Central High School in Vicksburg, MS and was a night...

Mr. Donald "Don" Edward Corkern Sr.

Mr. Donald "Don" Edward Corkern Sr.

Jul 26, 2018

Don was born January 15, 1951 in Jackson, Mississippi and went to his Lord on June 26, 2018 after a valiant fight against heart disease. A more loving husband, father, and doting grandfather, one would be remiss to find. He was a long time resident of Clinton, Mississippi, but had relocated to Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Don was the son of...

Ms.  Cynthia Kaye Best

Ms. Cynthia Kaye Best

Jul 25, 2018

Cynthia Kaye Best, 60 passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at her home in Pearl. Visitation will be Sunday, July 29th from 3:00 p.m. until the 4:00 p.m. Celebration of Life service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories. A native of Owensboro, KY, Ms. Best spent her teenage years in California and...

Ms. Destiny Darlene Gay

Ms. Destiny Darlene Gay

Jul 23, 2018

Ms. Destiny Darlene Gay, 23, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018 in Richland. Services will be held on Saturday, July 28, at 11:00am at the Chancellor Funeral Home Chapel in Florence. Visitations will be from 5:00-8:00pm on Friday, July 27 and from 10:00-11:00pm on Saturday, July 28. Interment will follow at Lakewood South Memorial Park in Jackson. Ms. Gay...

Mrs. Mary Louise Bunn

Mrs. Mary Louise Bunn

Jul 22, 2018

Mrs. Mary Louise Bunn, 62, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018 in Biloxi, MS. A Celebration of Life will be held at Hickory Ridge Baptist Church in Florence on Thursday, July 26 at 4:00 PM with a visitation from 3:00-4:00 PM. Mary has lived in the Florence and Richland area for 30 years, spending some time in Texas and Colorado....

Infant Brentley Alexander Leigh Beaver

Infant Brentley Alexander Leigh Beaver

Jul 22, 2018

Brentley Alexander Leigh Beaver woke in the arms of Jesus on Sunday, July 22, 2018. Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home on Friday, July 27 at 3:00 PM followed by a service at 4:00 PM in the Chapel. Brentley is preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Cathy McWilliams. He is survived by his father, Travis Alexander Beaver and...

Ms. Eva Nell Ravarino

Ms. Eva Nell Ravarino

Jul 19, 2018

Ms. Eva Nell Ravarino passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Willow Creek Nursing Home in Byram. No services are scheduled at this time.

Mrs. Bettye Hutchinson

Mrs. Bettye Hutchinson

Jul 17, 2018

Bettye Jean Hutchinson, 75, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at her home in Byram. Visitation will be 9:00am-10:30am Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Graveside services will follow at 11:00am at Terry Cemetery. Mrs. Hutchinson was born in Jackson, MS to the late Clifford William Cagle and Mary Sue Ogle Cagle. She lived in Byram...

Mrs. Donis Weeks Allen

Mrs. Donis Weeks Allen

Jul 16, 2018

Donis Rhea Weeks Allen, 95, joined our Lord peacefully the evening of July 16, 2018 with her family by her side at The Blake in Ridgeland, MS. Her life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS with visitation beginning at 9:00 until the service. Donis was born on July 11,...

Mr. Ronald Francis Levangie Jr.

Mr. Ronald Francis Levangie Jr.

Jul 15, 2018

Ronald Francis Levangie, Jr, 55, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at his home in Raymond. Visitation will be 5-8pmTuesday, July 17, 2018 and again on Wednesday, July 18 from 10am until the 11am funeral service, all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Terry Cemetery. Ron was a lifelong resident of...

Mr.  Johnny L.  Dickson

Mr. Johnny L. Dickson

Jul 14, 2018

Johnny Leon Dickson, age 85, passed away July 14, 2018 in Huntsville, Ala. Born October 25, 1932 in Jackson, Miss., Johnny aspired to follow in his father’s footsteps as a policeman with the Jackson Police Department (JPD). Johnny started his career as a motorcycle officer; served as Officer Friendly, introducing policemen to school age children; Communications Officer, providing daily media...

William "Freddie" Lewis

William "Freddie" Lewis

Jul 14, 2018

Fred Lewis, 77, died Saturday, July 14, 2018 at his residence in Terry, MS. Visitation will be Monday, July 16, 2018 from 5-7pm at Chancellor Funeral Home and Tuesday, July 17 from 11am until the 12 pm memorial service at Alta Woods United Methodist Church. Mr. Lewis was born March 13, 1941 in Hinds County, to Willie Fred and Mozelle...

Mrs. Cynthia Pruitt

Mrs. Cynthia Pruitt

Jul 13, 2018

Cynthia Pruitt, 55, passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday July 13, 2018 at her residence in Florence. Visitation is Wednesday July 18, 2018 from 6-8 pm and Thursday July 19, 2018 from 10 am until the 11 am funeral service. Interment will follow in the Florence City Cemetery. Cynthia was born June 16, 1963 in Savannah, GA to...