Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.
Thomas L Smith
Jul 31, 2024
Thomas L Smith, known to many as Tom, passed away on July 31, 2024, at his home in Jackson, MS. He was born on March 4, 1954, in West Virginia, to Dacile Smith and Mary Nix Smith.
Tom dedicated his life to music as a music teacher and pianist, finding immense joy in sharing his passion with others. Beyond his musical...
Nelda Oleta Townsend
Jul 31, 2024
Nelda Oleta Townsend went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Brandon, MS. She was 84 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Briar Hill Baptist Church in Florence. The funeral service will begin at 10:30 and the burial will...
Michael Ray Broadwater
Jul 24, 2024
Michael Ray Broadwater, known to many as "Mike," peacefully passed away on July 24, 2024 in Terry, MS. He was born on November 11, 1955, in Hazlehurst, MS to William Harvey Broadwater, Sr and Lela Kitchens Broadwater.
Throughout his life, Mike embraced the freedom of the open road as a truck driver and found joy in exploring new horizons. He believed...
Dana Kelly Walker
Jul 24, 2024
Dana Kelly Walker went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at her home in Florence, MS. She was 50 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 12:00-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The service will begin at 2:00 p.m.
Dana was born...
Luther Mike Wilson
Jul 23, 2024
Luther “Mike” Wilson passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at his home in Florence, MS. He was 65 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The memorial service will begin at 3:00 p.m.
Mike was born on November 17, 1958,...
Pat Lee Smith
Jul 21, 2024
On July 21, 2024, the world said goodbye to a beloved individual, Pat Lee Smith, who passed away peacefully at his home. Pat was born to Curley C. Smith and Nina Jewel Harris Smith in Louisiana on August 12, 1945. He led a remarkable life full of love, adventure, and passion.
Throughout his years, Pat dedicated himself to a career as...
Prentiss Alliston
Jul 19, 2024
Mr. William Prentiss Alliston, age 82, died Friday, July 19, 2024, at his residence in Crystal Springs.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 at Chancellor Funeral Home, Florence and again from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 24 also at Chancellor Funeral Home, Florence where the service will begin at 11:00 a.m. in...
Julie Corinne Davidson
Jul 19, 2024
Julie Corinne Davidson went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 19, 2024, at her home in Florence, MS. She was 74 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday, July 21, 2024, and again from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service...
Joyce Evelyn Craig
Jul 13, 2024
Joyce Evelyn Craig, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed peacefully on July 13, 2024, at the age of 77. She was born on June 26, 1947, in Grenada, MS to her loving parents Bennie and Annie Huffman.
Services to honor and celebrate Joyce's life will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence on July 20, 2024. A visitation...
Patricia Diane Bono
Jul 12, 2024
On July 12, 2024, our beloved Patricia Diane Ratcliff, affectionately known as Tricia, passed away at her residence in Richland. She was born on April 21, 1961, in McComb, MS to her late parents, Jackie May and Wilma Carrol. Patricia was a devoted Christian who touched the lives of many during her time on this earth.
Patricia was a woman of...
Coach Herman R. Barnett
Jul 12, 2024
Herman “Coach” Ray Barnett went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 12, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Born November 3, 1947, in Port Arthur, TX, to Rex and Sydnie Barnett, Ray was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed horseback riding, hunting, fishing, water skiing, and many different sports. During his tenure in the Clinton Public School system, Coach Barnett, as...
Bettie Berniece Horn
Jul 12, 2024
Bettie Berniece Horn passed away Friday, July 12, 2024, at the age of 82 at her home in Florence, MS. She was born March 1 1 , 1942, to Julius Harmon and Virginia Inez (Downs) Heidelberg in Jasper County, MS.
She was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, Albert Edward "Pit" Horn; brother, Charles Heidelberg; and sisters, Lilith Cockrell,...
Ronnie Eugene Lewis
Jul 10, 2024
Ronnie Eugene Lewis went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in Whitfield, MS. He was 71 years old.
Ronnie was born on August 28, 1952, to George Lewis and Bonnie Strong in Jackson, MS. Ronnie loved bass fishing. He even made the newspaper for catching a record bass. Ronnie also loved NASCAR. He was a...
Dr. Orvel Hooker
Jul 9, 2024
Dr. Orvel Edwin Hooker, 95, of Mount Juliet, TN, passed peacefully away to his heavenly home on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, while under the loving care at Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Madison, Tennessee where he had resided for the past year. Prior to transitioning to long term care, he resided with his son David and daughter in...
Harris Edward Daniels, Jr
Jul 8, 2024
Harris Edward Daniels, Jr. “Eddie” made his transition to heaven on July 8, 2024, blanketed in the love and prayers of his family. He is dad to Ashley and Jessica, Poppy to Millie, father in law to Steven and husband to Sharon.
Eddie was larger than life and he created his own path that led to wonderful adventures and incredible experiences...
Thomas Pettit Dudley Jr.
Jul 8, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Pettit Dudley Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 8, 2024, in Florence, MS. He was 80 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 12:00-2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Florence. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. A private graveside will be...
Douglas William Herniman
Jul 7, 2024
Mr. Doug Herniman, 80 died on Sunday July 7, 2024 at Bedford Home Care, surrounded by his carrying Nurses and Aids. A Celebration of life visitation will be held on Thursday July 11, 2024 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence MS.
Doug was originally from Canada and moved to Florida in 1960, he was a Comptroller...
Opal Mae Burnett Cothern
Jul 7, 2024
Opal Mae Burnett Cothern was born on January 10, 1937 in the community of Enon, Mississippi, where she spent her formative years. She attended Enon High School graduating Valedictorian of her class. She later went to business school in Jackson, Mississippi working as an administrative assistant and retiring from Housing and Urban Development. Throughout her career, she was known for...
Angela Marie Castaldi
Jul 7, 2024
The life of Angela “Angie” Marie Castaldi came to an end on Sunday, July 7th, 2024, when she passed from this earthly life. A resident of Pearl, Mississippi, she had waged a courageous five-year battle against cancer and was only 64 at the time of her death.
Born December 15, 1960, Angie was a life-long resident of the Metro Jackson community....
Mildred Lucretia Berry
Jul 3, 2024
Lucretia Bishop Berry, loving wife, mother, and grandmother departed this life peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 3rd, 2024. Mrs. Berry was born February 17, 1941, in Jackson, MS. She was a native of Pinola, Mississippi and the only child of Harry Thurman and Iduma Sanford Bishop.
She graduated from Pinola High School where she...
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