Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.
Mrs. Edna Laura Fisher
Jun 19, 2018
In the early morning of June 19, 2018, Edna Laura Fisher died peacefully in her sleep. She was born in Simpson County, MS, on March 13, 1926 to James Luther and Laura Ann Teasley. She was preceded in death by husband Woodrow Fisher, her brothers, James and Archie Teasley, and sister, Ester Buffington Prisock. She lived a very good life...
Mrs Lenora Carolyn Sellers
Jun 17, 2018
Lenora Carolyn Sellers, 86, passed away at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center on Sunday, June 17, 2018. There will be a visitation and funeral on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. The visitation will be from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm and the funeral at 12:00 pm. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS. Mrs. Sellers lived most of her...
Mr Floyd Allen Kirk
Jun 16, 2018
Mr. Floyd Kirk, 80 passed away Saturday, June 16. 2018 at Briar Hill Nursing Home in Florence. Visitation will be 1pm Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Chancellor Funeral Home, a memorial service will be held in the chapel at 3pm on Tuesday. Mr. Floyd was born in Doddsville, MS in 1937, his parents were the late Carey and Willard Kirk....
Mrs. Hazel "Candy" Dear
Jun 15, 2018
Mrs. Hazel “Candy” Irene Dear,84, passed away at her home in Florence, Mississippi on Friday, June 15, 2018. There will be a celebration of her life on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at 6 pm at her son’s home. Mrs. Dear, a resident of Florence, MS since 1965, was a professional singer and musician. Her Stage name was Candy Cooper. She...
Mrs. Peggy Leavone Pevey
Jun 13, 2018
Peggy Leavone Pevey, 71, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be Friday, June 15th from 6:00 -8:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 16th from 9:00 a.m. until the 10:00 a.m. Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories. Mrs. Peggy moved to Florence from...
Mrs. Connie Lee Atwood
Jun 13, 2018
Connie Lee Atwood, 85, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at her home in Raymond. Visitation will be 5-8pm Friday, June 15, 2018 and 1:00pm until the 2:00pm funeral service Saturday, June 16, 2018, all at Raymond Road Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Cemetery in Pearl. Mrs. Atwood was born in Pinola, MS to the late Silas...
Mr. Clyde Franklin Hampton Sr.
Jun 13, 2018
Clyde Franklin Hampton, Sr., 88, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be 5-8pm Friday, June 15, 2018 and 10am until the 11am funeral service Saturday, June 16 all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Lakewood South. Mr. Hampton was born in Oak Grove, LA to the late Eugene...
Mr. John "Raymond" Thornton
Jun 12, 2018
John Raymond Thornton, 60, passed away June 12, 2018 at St. Dominic’s hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be Thursday, June 14th from 5-7 p.m. and Friday, June 15th from 12:00 p.m. until the 1:00 p.m. Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories. Raymond was an avid hunter that loved to watch...
Mrs. Dara Lynn Rushing
Jun 9, 2018
Mrs. Dara Lynn Rushing, 41, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Select Specialty in Jackson. No services are scheduled at this time.
Mrs. Denise Ellen Chandler Jeffress
Jun 8, 2018
Denise Ellen Jeffress, 64, a devoted Christ follower, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 13, 2018 from 5 PM until 8 PM and again on Thursday, June 14, 2018 from 10 AM Until the 11 AM funeral service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence....
Mr. Jeffrey Lynn Curtis
Jun 8, 2018
Jeffrey “Jeff” Curtis, 41, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 at his home in Biloxi. No services are scheduled at this time. Jeff was a very caring person that loved his family, especially his children and he enjoyed football. He has lived in Biloxi for the last 18 years, moving from Jackson. Jeff is preceded in death by his father,...
Mrs. Maxine Gilreath Gann
Jun 5, 2018
Maxine Gilreath Gann, 91, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Highland Home in Ridgeland. Visitation will be 11:00am until the 1:00pm funeral service Friday, June 8, 2018 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park. Mrs. Gann was born in Clay County, MS to the late Rufus Milton Gilreath and Frances Ellen Lanham Gilreath....
Miss Elaina Nichole Smith
Jun 3, 2018
Elaina Nichole Smith, 15, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018. A memorial service will be held at Wynndale Baptist Church on Friday June 8, 2018 at 1:00pm. Elaina came into this world a miracle—leaving miraculous memories for those who loved her. Her smile would light up any room and her laughter always cheered up those who heard it. Survivors include...
Johnny Owen Covington
Jun 1, 2018
Mr. Johnny Covington, 72, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 1, 2018. Visitation will be Sunday, June 3, 2018 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and on Monday, June 4, 2018 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. The funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Monday also...
Mrs. Alecia "Carol" Clark
May 29, 2018
Alecia Carol Clark, 56, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018 in Brandon. Visitation will be Friday, June 1st from 5-8 pm and Saturday, June 2nd from 1:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. funeral service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Mrs. Clark was born in Morton, MS to Lavell and Daisy Adcox. She loved her grandchildren, flowers, and dogs. She...
Mrs. Myrtle Christine Thomas
May 27, 2018
Myrtle Christine Thomas, 94, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Merit Health Rankin in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be 10am until the 11am funeral service Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Mrs. Thomas was a longtime resident of Jackson and member of Alta Woods Baptist Church and former member of McDowell Rd. Baptist. She was...
Mr. Robert Osborne Taylor
May 26, 2018
Robert “Pop” Taylor, 97, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Wisteria Gardens in Pearl. Visitation will be Friday, June 1st from 10:00 a.m. until the 12:00 p.m. Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Pop was a member of Merrill’s Marauders. He served with the first America Troops to fight...
Mr Andrew Randall Carroll
May 26, 2018
“Andrew” Randall Carroll, 31, passed away suddenly of heart failure Saturday, May 26, 2018 at University Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation is 5pm-8pm Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Briar Hill Baptist Church in Florence and again 10am Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Funeral services will be 11am Wednesday at Briar Hill with interment to follow in the church cemetery. Andrew was...
Sara Carolyn Hollingsworth
May 25, 2018
Sara Hollingsworth, 88, passed away on May 25, 2018 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 30, 2018 from 12 noon until 1:30 PM at The Episcopal Church of The Good Shepherd in Terry. A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM at the Terry Cemetery. Mrs. Hollingsworth was born in Jackson to the late James...
Mr. Paul C. Jones
May 25, 2018
Paul C. Jones, 87, passed away Friday, May 25, 2018 at the VA Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 6 from 10:00 a.m until 11:00 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at Florence City Cemetery. Paul was born in Memphis, TN on October 01, 1930. He had resided in the Florence area for...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
