Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.
Mrs. Dorthy Allen
Jul 19, 2017
Dorthy Ann Bynum Allen, 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. She was known by some as “Miss Dignity” because of her southern elegance and grace. Those who truly knew her, understood that under that genteel persona she possessed a mischievous twinkle in her eye. She was a tiny woman with a quick wit, a sarcastic streak, and she...
Mrs. Ina "Onita" Watkins Mata
Jul 14, 2017
Ina “Onita” Watkins Mata, 82, of Pearl, Mississippi, passed away July 14, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 16, 1934 in Carthage, Mississippi. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2017 and Monday, July 17 from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow in the...
Mr. Jimmy L. McCoy
Jul 12, 2017
“Jimmy” Lemon McCoy, 80, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Carthage, MS. Visitation will be Friday, July 14th from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, July 15th from 9 a.m. until the 10 a.m. funeral service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Faith Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. McCoy was a member of First Baptist Church of Florence....
Mr. Chip Chisholm
Jul 9, 2017
Chip Chisholm, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017. Visitation will be 5-8pm Thursday, July 13, 2017 and Friday, July 14, 10am until the 11am funeral service, all at Raymond Road Baptist Church. Chip was born in Jackson, MS, graduating from Byram High School. He earned his nursing degree at Itawamba Community College, having a career as a Registered Nurse for...
Mr. Caley "Joe" Husbands
Jul 7, 2017
Caley Joel “Joe” Husbands, 82, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be 11:30am until the 1:30pm funeral service Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Florence, MS. Mr. Husbands was born in Smith County, MS to the late Henry...
Mrs. Betty Linn Gray
Jul 3, 2017
Betty Linn Gray, 88, passed away Monday, July 3, 2017 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. There will be a graveside service at 10:00 am on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Glenwood Memorial Park in Richland. Mrs. Gray was born January 9, 1929 to Luther and Helen Osborn in Olpe, Kansas. She worked for several years with the Army National Guard...
Mrs. Mary Elaine Jennings
Jul 2, 2017
Mrs. Mary Elaine Jennings, 65, of Florence MS, went home to be with the Lord Sunday July 2, 2017 at River Oaks Hospital in Flowood. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Florence. Mrs. Jennings was born June 20, 1952 in Jackson, MS to Robert Puckett and Mary Ellen Curtis. She...
Mrs. Mary Patricia "Tricia" Balmer
Jun 28, 2017
Mary Patricia (Tricia) Balmer died at home in Terry, MS on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. She was 65. A Memorial service will be held at 2:30 PM Saturday, July 1, 2017 at the Springridge United Methodist Church on Springridge Road in Terry, MS with the Rev. Pamela Cameron officiating. Visitation will precede the service beginning at 1:00 PM at Springridge...
Mrs. Betty Joe Dantzler
Jun 27, 2017
Mrs. Betty Joe Danne Dantzler, 76, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Merit Health Crossgates in Brandon. Mrs. Dantzler was born September 27, 1940 in Mobile, AL to George and Mallie Belle Danne. She worked for several years as an operator with South Central Bell. She enjoyed her bowling in leagues, flowers, cooking and spending time with her family....
Mrs. Marie Farmer Lang
Jun 25, 2017
Marie Jinks Farmer, born March 6, 1927 from Farmerville, Louisiana, Shreveport, Louisiana and Jackson, Mississippi died Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Magee General Hospital, Magee, MS. She is preceded in death by her parents Artie and Lonnie Jinks; her husband, Donald Hugh Farmer; three older sister, Eva Johnston, Selma Cofield and Doris Keene; one younger brother, Paul Jinks; one daughter-in-law,...
Mr. Darsel Tebo Jr.
Jun 24, 2017
Saturday, June 24, 2017, Darsel Tebo, Jr., 60 of Byram, passed away peacefully at Ochsner's Hospital surrounded by his family. And we all know that MamMaw Bonds greeted him with open arms. He was known by each of his names. Having served in the Air Force, working construction, with his heating, cooling, refrigeration certification, and at Packard Electric he was...
Mr Christopher Lynch Keenan
Jun 23, 2017
Christopher Lynch Keenan of Tulsa, Ok, went to be with the Lord in Tulsa, OK on Friday, June 23, 2017. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 27th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, June 28th from 2:00 p.m. until the 3:00 p.m. funeral service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories. Chris was...
Mrs. Mary Gail Mallory Patt
Jun 22, 2017
Mary Gail Mallory Patt, 86, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 at her home in Byram. Visitation will be 5-8pm Sunday, June 25, 2017 and 9am until the 10am funeral service Monday, June 26, 2017, all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at 2pm Monday at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Laurel, MS. Mrs. Patt, a longtime resident...
Mrs. Linda Diane Ham
Jun 21, 2017
Linda Diane Cooper Ham, 70, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at University of MS Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be Saturday, June 24th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 25th from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow in Richland City Cemetery. A lifelong resident of...
Infant Bryson Ray Rector
Jun 21, 2017
Bryson Ray Rector, the infant son of Kayla Martin and James Rector, was born sleeping on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. A graveside service will be Saturday, June 24th at 1:00 p.m. in the Garden of Memories in Florence with visitation one hour prior at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence.
Mr. Gary Lynn Dorman
Jun 18, 2017
Gary Lynn Dorman, 65, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017 in Byram. Visitation will be 5:30-8pm Tuesday, June 20, 2017 and 9am until the 10am funeral service Wednesday, June 21, 2017, all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Faith Baptist Church Cemetery in Utica. Gary was a lifelong resident of the Utica/Byram area and a member...
Mrs. Velma "Ruth" Blount
Jun 18, 2017
Velma Ruth Blount, 84, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017 at Manhattan Nursing Home in Jackson. Visitation will be 11am until the 1:00pm funeral service Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Committal in the chapel following the service. Mrs. Blount was born in Covington County, MS to the late George Lawrence Shoemake and Genie Velma Thaxton...
Mr. Joe Milton Sykes
Jun 17, 2017
Joe Milton Sykes, Sr., 81, passed away following a stroke at his home on Saturday, June 17, 2017. The family will hold a Memorial Service on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Antioch Baptist Church in Old Pearl. Brother Charles Moore and Joe’s grandson, Cory Sykes will conduct the services. Mr. Sykes was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and...
Mrs. Sandra "Sandy" Miller Linsley
Jun 17, 2017
Sandy Miller Linsley 72, a loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017 in Wichita, KS. Graveside services will be 10am Tuesday, June 20, 2017 in the Terry Cemetery. Sandy was a former resident of the Jackson area and former member of First Baptist Church in Terry. She was the proud owner and operator of Economy Pest...
Betty Page Kelly
Jun 17, 2017
Betty Page Kelly, of Raymond and formerly Clinton, left this earth on June 17, 2017 and into the arms of Jesus and her son David McDonald who has waited for her arrival 14 years. A visitation will be held from 5:00pm until 7:00pm Monday June 19, 2017 and 10:00am until the 11:00am Funeral Service Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Wynndale...
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