Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.
James Harry Barkley
Sep 5, 2024
James Harry Barkley, lovingly called “Harry”, passed away after a brief illness at Madison Home Place on September 5, 2024, at the the age of 94. Harry was born February 9, 1930, in Iuka, Mississippi to Dr. James Wesley Barkley of Cotton Plant, MS and Iva Manning Powell of Chalybeate, MS. The family moved to Belzoni, MS several years later...
William Waid Ross
Sep 1, 2024
William Waid Ross, fondly known as "Bill," passed away September 1, 2024. He was born on July 1, 1936, in Jackson, Mississippi to Joseph Jared Ross and Mary Louise Davis Ross.
He lived a life marked by dedication and passion, particularly for the cattle industry, where he devoted most of his professional years. Bill began his career at Quinn Brothers Stockyard...
Prentiss Fletcher
Aug 31, 2024
Prentiss Ester Fletcher went to his Heavenly home on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at his home in Florence, MS. He was 64 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2024, and again on Thursday, September 5, 2024, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral...
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...
Ruby Sweeney
Aug 28, 2024
Funeral services for Ruby Sweeney will be Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Chancellor Funeral Home of Byram, MS. The family will receive the public beginning at 1PM until 2PM. The funeral service begins at 2PM with Keith Wilson officiating. Interment will be at Natchez Trace Memorial Cemetery immediately following the service.
Ruby passed away, August 28, 2024 in Florida. She was...
Larry Armstrong
Aug 28, 2024
Larry Wayne Armstrong was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on October 9, 1955 and entered into his heavenly home on August 28, 2024. He is reunited in heaven with his parents, Glynn Armstrong and Martha Dell Smith Armstrong.
Remaining behind to cherish their memories of Larry are his siblings, Randell Glynn Armstrong, Sheila Armstrong Thibodeaux Smith (Scott), Ricky Dale Armstrong (Nancy), 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...
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...
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,...
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