Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Mrs. Elvie Kilpatrick King Hudson

Mrs. Elvie Kilpatrick King Hudson

Jul 28, 2014

Elvie Copeland Kilpatrick King Hudson, 89, passed away Monday, July 28, 2014 at River Oaks Crossgates in Brandon. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 29th from 5-8 pm and Wednesday, July 30th from 9 am until the 10 am Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park on Clinton Blvd. Mrs. Hudson was born...

Ms.  Sylvia Smiley

Ms. Sylvia Smiley

Jul 27, 2014

Sylvia Hudson Smiley went to be with her blessed Lord, Sunday, July 27, 2014, at home surrounded by her family. She was born January 10, 1926 to Wayland and Grace Hudson. She is preceded in death by her late husband, Robert A. Smiley, and two grandsons, Charles Stephens and Taylor Woodruff. She is survived by her children: son, Robert A....

Mrs Mary Steed  Rayburn

Mrs Mary Steed Rayburn

Jul 27, 2014

Mary Steed Rayburn, 83, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 27, 2014 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 29 from 5 to 7 and Wednesday, July 30 from 10 until the 11 o’clock service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park. Mary was a longtime resident...

Mrs.  Gloria  "Cookie" Leach

Mrs. Gloria "Cookie" Leach

Jul 27, 2014

Gloria Jean “Cookie” Leach of Jackson, MS, passed away on July 27th, 2014. She was 67 years old Funeral services are 2pm Thursday, July 31st, 2014 at Lakeside Baptist Church, Negreet, La., visitation is 6pm-9pm Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at the church. Warren Meadows Funeral Home of Many, La. will be handling the services. Cookie was born in Many, La...

Mrs. Thelma Pratt

Mrs. Thelma Pratt

Jul 26, 2014

Thelma L. Pratt, 89, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2014 at UMC in Jackson. No servcies will be held. She is survived by her two sons, Jerry W. Smith and Roland K. Smith.

Mr. Gene Cook

Mr. Gene Cook

Jul 25, 2014

Gene Clifton Cook, 92, passed away Friday, July 25, 2014 at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be Monday, July 28 at 9:00 until the 10:00 graveside at Rosemont Gardens in Jackson Gene was a longtime Jackson resident, spending the last 20 years in Byram. He was a faithful, devoted Christian, a former deacon...

Mr. John Dickey Martin, Sr.

Mr. John Dickey Martin, Sr.

Jul 21, 2014

John Dickey Martin, Sr., 89, passed away Monday, July 21, 2014 at Lakeland Nursing & Rehab Center in Jackson. Visitation will be 5-8pm Tuesday, July 22, 2014 and 1:00pm until the 2:00pm funeral service Wednesday, July 23, all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Lakewood South. Mr. Martin was raised in Terry by his late parents...

Mr. Randal  Burton Clark Sr.

Mr. Randal Burton Clark Sr.

Jul 21, 2014

Randal Burton Clark, Sr., 73, passed away at his home in Richland on Monday, July 21, 2014. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 23rd from 5-8 PM and Wednesday, July 24th from 10 AM until the 11 AM Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories. A native of Rosman, NC, Mr. Clark...

Mrs. Ruby Hynum

Mrs. Ruby Hynum

Jul 16, 2014

Ruby Estell Hynum, 91, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at her home in Terry. Visitation will be 4-8pm Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Services will be 2pm Sunday, July 20, at New Haven Baptist Church with a one hour visitation prior to service time at the church. Interment will follow at Terry Cemetery. Mrs....

Mr.  Raymond "Ray" Louis Watts

Mr. Raymond "Ray" Louis Watts

Jul 15, 2014

Raymond L. Watts, 85, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2014 in Carthage, MS. Visitation will be Thursday, July 17th from 5-7 PM and Friday, July 18th from 9 AM until the 10 AM funeral service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Watts owned and operated a barber shop in Jackson for...

Mr. Gary Otto Daniels

Mr. Gary Otto Daniels

Jul 15, 2014

Gary Otto Daniels, 71, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital in Houston, TX from complications following surgery. Visitation will be Saturday, July 19th from 12:30 until the 3:00 PM Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at the Garden of Memories. Pallbearers will be Ronnie McKenzie, Donnie McKenzie, Larry Montgomery, Bryan...

Mr. Larry Adams

Mr. Larry Adams

Jul 12, 2014

Proud father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Lawrence R. Adams, 71, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2014 at University Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be Monday, July 14 5pm-8pm and Tuesday, July 15 from 1pm until the 2pm service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Lakewood South in Jackson. Larry was a lifelong resident of...

Mrs. Emma Jo Barron

Mrs. Emma Jo Barron

Jul 12, 2014

Emma Jo Barron, 81, went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Willow Creek Nursing Home in Byram, MS. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 13th from 5pm to 8pm at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS and Monday, July 14th at 10am until the 11am service at Mt Zion Baptist Church in Florence. Interment will follow...

Mr.  Kevin Michael Garrard

Mr. Kevin Michael Garrard

Jul 11, 2014

Kevin Michael Garrard,26, passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 11, 2014. Visitation will be 5-8pm Monday, July 14 and 10am Tuesday, July 15 until the 11am service all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. Interment will follow at Rosemount Gardens in Jackson. Kevin was a life long resident of Byram where he attended Byram Christian Academy. He...

Mr. Louie Cooper

Mr. Louie Cooper

Jul 9, 2014

On December 8, 1927, a very unique, but compassionate person was born by the name of Hurbert Luellen “Louie” Cooper. He passed away in the early morning hours on July 9, 2014. Visitation is 5:00-8:00 PM Thursday, July 10, 2014 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence and also Friday, July 11 at 2:00 PM until the 3:00 PM service time...

Mrs. Louise Bright Lewis

Mrs. Louise Bright Lewis

Jul 8, 2014

Hattie Louise Bright Lewis, 82, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Visitation will be Saturday, July 12th from 1 PM until the 2 PM Memorial Service at Wesleyanna United Methodist Church. Mrs. Lewis enjoyed life. She was a loving mother, surviving 5 generations. Mrs. Lewis is survived by her sons, Bobby Bright (Paula) of...

Mr. Joe W. Richardson

Mr. Joe W. Richardson

Jul 7, 2014

Joe Woodrick Richardson, Sr., 69, went to be with the Lord Monday, July 7, 2014 at his home in Water Valley, MS. Visitation will be 5-8pm Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Services will be 11am Wednesday, July 9 at First Baptist Church of Terry, with a one hour visitation prior to service time at the...

Mrs. Earleen Shelton McKinney

Mrs. Earleen Shelton McKinney

Jul 7, 2014

Earleen Shelton McKinney, 72, passed away Monday, July 7, 2014 at her home in Pearl. Visitation will be Thursday, July 10th from 5-7 PM and Friday, July 11th from 10 AM until the 11 AM Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memory Garden in Pearl. Mrs. McKinney has been a resident of...

Mr. Mike Williams

Mr. Mike Williams

Jul 7, 2014

Mitchael (Mike) R. Williams, 58, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2014 in Jackson, MS. Mike was born on December 21, 1955, to Roy and Maudina Williams of Richland, MS. He was a loving son, husband, father, Papaw, and friend to many. He was married to Teresa (Sissy) Crenshaw for 37 years and was a long time resident of Richland,...

Mrs.  Laura J. Condia

Mrs. Laura J. Condia

Jun 29, 2014

Laura J. Martin Condia, 83, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2014 at her home in Florence. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 1st from 5-7 PM and the Funeral Service will be Wednesday, July 2nd at 9 AM at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park on Clinton Boulevard. Mrs. Condia lived in Florence for the...