Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Richard Neal

Richard Neal

Feb 25, 2024

Richard Neal went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 25, 2024, in Jackson, MS. Born on August 20, 1938, to Walter and Laura Neal in Monticello, MS. Richard’s life was a devoted man with a strong love for his family, and a passion for golf and dominos where he placed 2nd in the World Championship Tournament. He...

Patricia Ann Phillips

Patricia Ann Phillips

Feb 22, 2024

Patricia Ann (Patsy) Phillips of Star, 92, died February 22, 2024, at home with loved ones near. Her gracious spirit, ever-present smile, and dry, dry sense of humor touched many lives and will be greatly missed.

Patsy was born and raised in the Star community in Rankin County. The oldest child of Milton and Tina Loflin, she was a graduate of...

Merle Rester

Merle Rester

Feb 22, 2024

Merle Rester passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at his home in Richland, MS. He was 81 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 1:00-2:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will begin at 2:30 p.m. Interment will follow the service at Glenwood Memorial Park in...

Dale Howell Dodson

Dale Howell Dodson

Feb 20, 2024

Dale Howell Dodson,71, has passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Dale affectionately called "Rabbit" by his close friends was born July 1, 1952, to Everett Joel Dodson and Annie Wolverton Dodson in Union, MS, He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather.

Dale was a native of Utica, MS but had lived in Byram for...

Debbie Kay Young

Debbie Kay Young

Feb 13, 2024

Debbie Kay Young passed away at her home in Richland, MS on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. She was 68 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Monday, February 19, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The Memorial service will follow at 3:00 p.m.

Debbie was born on October 17, 1955, to Elmer Henry Davis...

James Flynn Cross

James Flynn Cross

Feb 13, 2024

James Flynn Cross passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, in Madison, MS. He was 79 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Friday, February 16, 2024, and again on Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The Celebration of Life will follow at 10:00 a.m.

James was born...

Merton Taylor Whitehead Jr.

Merton Taylor Whitehead Jr.

Feb 12, 2024

Merton Taylor Whitehead, Jr. retreated into the loving arms of Jesus in his Heavenly home on Wednesday, February 12, 2024, in Flowood, MS. He was 69 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 9:00-10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 16, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will follow in the Chapel at 10:00...

(Ret.) Brig. Gen. William Harvey Merritt

(Ret.) Brig. Gen. William Harvey Merritt

Feb 12, 2024

Retired Colonel William Harvey Merritt Sr., 90, moved to his heavenly home Feb. 12, 2024, in Jackson, Miss. 

      Harvey was born on Nov. 5, 1933, in Magee, Miss. to parents William Thomas Merritt and Doris Evelyn Brooke Merritt. He had a heart for service and is fondly referenced as a distinguished military service member serving on active duty...

Susan Danette Blake

Susan Danette Blake

Feb 11, 2024

Susan Danette Blake, a devoted homemaker, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at the age of 59. To honor Susan's memory, visitation will take place at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS on February 19, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A graveside service will follow at Glenwood Memorial Park In Richland, MS from 12:00 PM to 1:00...

Frances Cathryn "Cat"  Finnegan

Frances Cathryn "Cat" Finnegan

Feb 7, 2024

Frances Cathryn (Cat) Finnegan went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, in Jackson, MS. She was 39 years old. A memorial visitation will be held Saturday February 17, 2024, from 3:00 pm  until the 4:00 pm Memorial service in the Chapel of Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence.

Cathryn was born on May 5, 1984, to Richard Lee Dennis...

Loteal Chesney Burchfield

Loteal Chesney Burchfield

Feb 7, 2024

Loteal Chesney Burchfield, lovingly known as Loteal, was born on September 15, 1931, in Union, MS. She was the cherished daughter of Bennie and Hattie Chesney.  Services will be held Saturday, February 10, 2024, with visitation at 9:30 am and lasting until the hour of service at 11:00 am at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. 

Throughout her life, Loteal had the...

Betty Jean Squires

Betty Jean Squires

Feb 6, 2024

Betty Jean Squires retreated into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, in Jackson, MS. She was 81 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 16, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The Celebration of Life will follow at 3:00 p.m.

Betty was born on December 1,...

Rachel Ann Breihan

Rachel Ann Breihan

Feb 5, 2024

Rachel Ann Breihan retreated into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, February 5, 2024, at her home in Florence, MS. She was 77 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, and again from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Thursday February 8, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service...

Tammy Michelle Shook

Tammy Michelle Shook

Feb 4, 2024

Tammy W Shook, 53, passed away on Sunday February 4, 2024, surrounded by her family at home.  Tammy was born on August 6, 1970, in Brookhaven, MS to Max Whaley and Janice Duck-Nolan.  She lives in Florence MS with her husband, Reece “Trip” Shook III, and her puppy, Rebel. Tammy has 3 sons, 2 stepchildren and 3 grandchildren.  In 2013,...

Roy Antoine Souderes Jr.

Roy Antoine Souderes Jr.

Feb 3, 2024

Roy Antoine Souderes, Jr. passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at his home in Florence, MS. He was 80 years old. The family will hold a graveside visitation and service starting at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Natchez City Cemetery in Natchez. MS. 

Roy was born on October 9, 1943, in Adams County to the late Roy...

Michael "Mike" J. Ryder Jr.

Michael "Mike" J. Ryder Jr.

Feb 2, 2024

Michael "Mike" J. Ryder Jr., beloved son, brother, and handyman extraordinaire, passed away on February 2, 2024, at Merit Health Central. He was born on March 13, 1967, in Chicago, IL and was a resident of Byram, MS for over 30 years.

 Mike was a jack of all trades and had a true passion for his work as a handyman. There...

Betty Ann Barkley

Betty Ann Barkley

Feb 1, 2024

Betty Ann Johnson Barkley, lovingly called "Bo", passed away after a brief illness at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center February 1, 2024 at the age of 89.  She was born April 27, 1934, in Senatobia, MS to Gladys Treadway of Cockrum, MS and Albert Sidney Johnson of Senatobia, MS.

She was the youngest of 4 beautiful sisters: Imogene Terry, Janette Sizemore, and...

Dean Meek Williams

Dean Meek Williams

Jan 31, 2024

Dean Meek Williams went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at his earthly home in Florence, MS. He was 87 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will begin at 3:00 p.m. Interment will follow...

Jimmie Earl Odom

Jimmie Earl Odom

Jan 31, 2024

Jimmie Earl Odom, passed from this life at home surrounded by family and friends on January 31, 2024, at the age of 84. Visitations will be Friday, February 2, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and again on Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM with the homegoing service immediately following.  Both visitations and the funeral...

Cordelia Kay Miles

Cordelia Kay Miles

Jan 30, 2024

Cordelia “Kay” Miles was an active member of Emmanuel Church of the Nazarene, a Sunday School teacher for teens and adults, and a Girl Scout troop leader. She is survived by her daughters Marian Alderman (Gary Alderman) and Teresa Chapman, her grandchildren Amber Noble (Erik Noble), Crystal Reed (John Reed), Candace Morgan (Isaac Morgan), and Jacob Chapman, and her great...