Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mrs. Elzena Kitchens Johnson

Mrs. Elzena Kitchens Johnson

Apr 18, 2016

Elzena Kitchens Johnson, age 101, died Monday, April 18, surrounded by her family in Terry, Mississippi. Born September 25, 1914 in Copiah County she was the daughter of the late William Kitchens and Lula Kitchens. Visitation is from 5:00 until 8:00 pm on Thursday, April 21 at Chancellor Funeral home in Byram. Services will be at the First Baptist Church...

Mr Gregory Keith Hebert

Mr Gregory Keith Hebert

Apr 17, 2016

Gregory Keith Hebert, 56, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 at his home in Jackson. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30pm on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Southside Assembly of God to celebrate Greg’s life. Greg was born in Lake Charles, LA and attended Hinds Community College where he received an associate degree and Mississippi College receiving a...

Reginald Leroy Garrett

Reginald Leroy Garrett

Apr 17, 2016

Reginald Leroy “Roy” Garrett passed away on Sunday morning April 17, 2016. There will be a visitation on Monday, April 18, 2016 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS from 5-8 PM. The funeral service will also be at the funeral home on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 11 AM and will be preceded by a one-hour visitation. A veteran...

Mr. Robert  Earl  Alliston

Mr. Robert Earl Alliston

Apr 16, 2016

Robert Earl Alliston, 69, was born in Florence, MS; son of Johnnie Lee Alliston, Sr., and Irene (Hammond) Alliston Russell. Robert died Saturday morning April 16, 2016 at his home in the Hickory Ridge Community, Florence, MS where he had lived since 1959 when his father built their house. Robert is survived by two brothers; Richard W. Alliston (Ellie) of...

Mr.  Brian Luther Jones

Mr. Brian Luther Jones

Apr 15, 2016

Brian Luther Jones, 40, passed away Friday, April 15, 2016 at his home in Florence. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, April 21st from 5:00-8:00 PM and Friday, April 22nd from 10:00 am until the 11:00 am Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Sinai Cemetery. Brian was a lifelong resident of Florence and graduate of...

Mr. Guy Wyman

Mr. Guy Wyman

Apr 14, 2016

William Guy Wyman, 54, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016. There will be a gathering of family and friends to celebrate his life on Friday, April 15, 2016 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram from 4-8pm.

Mr. Karl Wesley Summers

Mr. Karl Wesley Summers

Apr 11, 2016

Karl Wesley Summers, 88, passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. A Memorial Service will be held at 11am Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Raymond Road Baptist Church, with a one hour visitation prior to service time at the church. Mr. Summers was a lifelong resident of Jackson and longtime member of Raymond Road...

Mrs. Betty May Stevenson

Mrs. Betty May Stevenson

Apr 10, 2016

Betty May Stegall Stevenson, 79, Went home to be with her Savior this Sunday, April 10, 2016 at her home in Florence. Family and friends will gather from 9:30 am until the 11:00 am Funeral Service on Friday, April 15th at First Baptist Church in Florence. Burial will follow at Florence City Cemetery. Everyone who knew her was touched by...

Mrs. Irene G. Massingill

Mrs. Irene G. Massingill

Apr 9, 2016

Irene G. Massingill, 95, died Saturday, April 9, 2016 following complications resulting from a recent fall. Mrs. Massingill was born on March 23, 1921 in Dry Prong, Louisiana. She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Choice Massingill. Her survivors include her children: Linda (S.E.) McDaniel, Melissa (Jim) Fiero, and Fred (Sue) Massingill; 7 grandchildren; 11 great...

Mrs. Paula  Ann Ashley

Mrs. Paula Ann Ashley

Apr 9, 2016

Paula Ann Ashley, 72, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 at James T. Champion Nursing Home in Meridian. The Funeral Services is scheduled for Wednesday, April 13th at 12:00 PM at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Family and friends will gather an hour prior. Ms. Ashley Spent most of her life in Gulfport, MS and spent some time in Demopolis,...

Infant Jordynn Candence Owens

Infant Jordynn Candence Owens

Apr 8, 2016

Jordynn Cadence Owens, 3 days old, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016 at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. Jordynn leaves behind her mother, Jennifer Owens of Greenville, MS and other family.

Infant Brenton Blaise Jenkins

Infant Brenton Blaise Jenkins

Apr 8, 2016

Brenton Blaise Jenkins was born in heaven on Friday, April 8, 2016 at St Dominic's Hospital in Jackson. He leaves behind his parents, Fred Allen and Natasha Ann Ballard Jenkins of Pearl.

Ms. Terri Michelle Bowles

Ms. Terri Michelle Bowles

Apr 8, 2016

Terri Michelle Bowles, 39, passed away Friday, April 8, 2016 in Jackson. A Celebration of her Life is scheduled for Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 6:00 PM at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence with visitation one hour prior. Terri was born in Huntsville, TX on February 21, 1977. She graduated from Florence High School in 1995 and spent most of...

Mrs. Ann Baecher Williams

Mrs. Ann Baecher Williams

Apr 5, 2016

Ann Elizabeth Baecher Williams, 82, died Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be 12noon until the 2pm Funeral Service Friday, April 8, 2016 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Lakewood South. Mrs. Williams, daughter of the late Fred and Sallie Gonia Baecher, Sr., was born and reared in Crystal...

Mrs. Terri Regan-Harrison

Mrs. Terri Regan-Harrison

Apr 5, 2016

Terri Regan Harrison, age 57, died Tuesday, April 5, 2016. A celebration of her life will be Saturday, April 9, 2016, 11am, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram followed by entombment at Lakewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday April 7, 2016, 5-8pm and Saturday, April 9, 2016, 10-11am at the funeral home. Terri was a native of...

Mr. Gary  Wayne Mitchell

Mr. Gary Wayne Mitchell

Mar 30, 2016

Gary Wayne Mitchell, 75, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at the University of MS Medical Center in Jackson. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Saturday, April 9th at 6:00 PM at College Drive Seventh Day Adventist Church in Pearl. Mr. Mitchell was born January 12, 1941 in Crystal Springs, MS to Wilford Wade and and Leila Mae Mitchell. Gary...

Mrs.  Sadie Christine "Chris" McDaniel

Mrs. Sadie Christine "Chris" McDaniel

Mar 30, 2016

Mrs. Sadie Christine “Chris” McDaniel, 80, a longtime resident of Brandon, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Merit Health Rankin in Brandon. She was born June 12, 1935 in Fannin, MS to the late Earnest Burnham Murray and Sadie Dell Burnham. Mrs. McDaniel was a retired lamp maker for General Electric. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church....

Mrs. Dorothy  Carolyn Cargile

Mrs. Dorothy Carolyn Cargile

Mar 29, 2016

Dorothy Carolyn Cargile, 91, died Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at University of MS Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be 5-7pm Thursday, March 31, 2016 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Services will be 2pm Friday, April 1, 2016 in the funeral home chapel with a one hour visitation prior to service time. Interment will follow at Lakewood South. Mrs....

Mrs. Helen "Carolyn" Freeman

Mrs. Helen "Carolyn" Freeman

Mar 29, 2016

Helen Carolyn Freeman,71 , died Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at MS Baptist Hospital in Jackson Visitation will be 5-7pm Friday, April 1, 2016 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Services will be 11am Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Franklin Baptist Church in Flora, MS with a one hour visitation prior to service time at the church. Interment will follow at...

Ms.  Barbara  Sue Dilmore

Ms. Barbara Sue Dilmore

Mar 28, 2016

Barbara Sue Dilmore, 69, passed away Monday, March 28, 2016 at her home in Pearl. A Celebration of her life will take place at Southside Assembly of God at a later date. Ms. Dilmore’s prized possessions were her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting and collecting what-nots. Ms. Dilmore is preceded in death by her ex-husband, David Dilmore...