Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Joanne Lynn Edmiston

Joanne Lynn Edmiston

Jan 18, 2024

Joanne Lynn Edmiston was born September 27, 1956, and passed away January 16,2024 at her home in Florence, MS. 

Joanne was born on September 27, 1956, to Bluford and Angeline Edmiston in Danville, IL. Where she lived and became a hairstylist until she moved to Florida in the fall of 1981. In Florida she continued her hairstylist career and also became...

Blanche Gooch Norsworthy

Blanche Gooch Norsworthy

Jan 17, 2024

Blanche Gooch Ellis Norsworthy entered her Heavenly home on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, in Byram, MS at Edgewood Nursing Home. She was 94 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS and from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024. The funeral service will...

Morris S Brandon

Morris S Brandon

Jan 16, 2024

Morris S Brandon, 86, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2024, in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. He was born on November 1, 1937, in Pontotoc County, Mississippi to Dewey Brandon and Bettie Lou Mask Brandon.Morris lived a fulfilling life centered around his passions and his loved ones. His time spent gardening brought him great joy.  Beyond his green thumb, Morris possessed...

Cynthia Merritt Mangum

Cynthia Merritt Mangum

Jan 14, 2024

Cindy lived in Byram, MS for over 30 years.  She was a member of Cornerstone Church in Jackson, MS and then attended We Are One Church in Brandon, MS.  Cindy was a beautiful woman who is loved by those who knew her.  She is missed and will always be cherished. 

Cindy was born in Jackson, MS on January 4, 1962,...

Dalton Thames

Dalton Thames

Jan 9, 2024

Dalton Thames, 83, passed away January 9, 2024.  He was the son of Hugh Thames and Mary Easterling Thames of Raymond, MS. 

He had four beautiful children with his wife, Brenda.  He was a loving husband, father, and Poppy.  He adored his family and treasured his time with them.  He was an avid golfer and played every chance he got.  He...

Rev. Carrol Randal Walker Sr.

Rev. Carrol Randal Walker Sr.

Jan 9, 2024

Rev. Carrol Randal Walker Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in Brandon, MS. He was 85 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from­­­­­­­­­­­­ 5:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2024, and again from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Thursdsay, January 11, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral services...

J.C. Sanders

J.C. Sanders

Jan 8, 2024

J.C.  Sanders, 88, beloved husband, father, and grandfather went to be with the Lord peacefully at St. Catherine’s Village on, Monday, January 8, 2024. 

J.C. was born April 15, 1935 to Houston and Sallie Coke Sanders of Pinola, MS. He graduated from Pinola High School in 1953 and attended Co-Lin Community College and Mississippi College.  He served in the national guard.   

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Charles Harold Dyess

Charles Harold Dyess

Jan 8, 2024

 Charles Harold Dyess, born March 19, 1933 was known to most as Harold, Uncle Harold, or Papaw Harold.

 

He spent most of his working life as a supervisor at Mississippi Industries for the Blind; and made many life-long friends. Mr. Dyess until you got to know him, but from the start, you knew what you were getting – a...

Jeanette Alexander

Jeanette Alexander

Jan 6, 2024

Jeanette French Alexander passed from this life January 6, 2024.  She was born October 1, 1935,  in Jackson, MS, to Edgar French and Bessie Dunn French.

Jeanette was a florist by trade and enjoyed working with flowers.  She took special care of her floral arranging for events, weddings, etc.  She had a “green thumb” and was known for beautiful floral arrangements. ...

James "Jim" Robert Zimmer

James "Jim" Robert Zimmer

Jan 5, 2024

James Robert “Jim” Zimmer, 70, of Murphysboro, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024 at his home. 

Jim was born on April 15, 1953 in San Antonio, Texas to Robert George and Catherine Pearl (Dallas) Zimmer. He married Dee Ann Whitehead on July 24, 1999 and she survives. 

Jim had a passion for flying which he carried over to his career as...

Virgil Pat Russell

Virgil Pat Russell

Jan 5, 2024

Virgil Pat Russell went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 5, 2024, in Byram, MS. He was 84 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 7, 2024, and again from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 8, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The service will follow...

Robert Lynn Flanagan

Robert Lynn Flanagan

Jan 4, 2024

Robert “Robbie” Lynn Flanagan entered his Heavenly home on Thursday, January 4, 2024, in Jackson, MS. He was 64 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 12:00-2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 8, 2024, at Richland Global Methodist Church in Richland, MS. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow the service at Pelahatchie Cemetery...

Gearldene Browning

Gearldene Browning

Jan 4, 2024

Gearldene Browning went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at her home in Florence, MS. She was 85 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024,...

Ervin Morris Lewis

Ervin Morris Lewis

Jan 1, 2024

Ervin Morris Lewis passed away January 1, 2024 at Baptist Hospital in Jackson.  He was born on April 5, 1941 to Thomas Lewis and Ollie Riley Lewis of Terry. 

Mr. Lewis retired from the Railroad after 40 years.  He was a farmer and cattleman and a member of the Cattlemen’s Association. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr....

Bobbie Jean Mullins

Bobbie Jean Mullins

Dec 30, 2023

 

Bobbie Jean Mullins passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023 at home in Terry, MS. She was 76. Bobbie was born in Colorado on January 4, 1947 to the late Hal and Dorothy Panter. She was known for her heart of gold and selfless consideration to help others. Bobbie had a love for animals and rescued from the smallest to...

Pauline L. Ferguson

Pauline L. Ferguson

Dec 30, 2023

 

Pauline Lack Ferguson, (91) of Florence, MS passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023. She was born on February 10, 1932, in Prichard, Alabama to the late Dennis Joshua Lack and Ella Bishop Lack.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Earl Ferguson; parents, Dennis Joshua Lack and Ella Bishop Lack; brothers, Denson and Delton Lack; sisters,...

Paulette Macaluso Peters

Paulette Macaluso Peters

Dec 28, 2023

 

Paulette Macaluso Peters, also lovingly known as “Nonna”, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023 at The Ridgeland Place in Ridgeland, MS.  She was born to Russell Macaluso and Agnes Collet Breaux on December 25, 1948, in Baton Rouge, LA. 

Paulette was a resident of Tensas Parish, LA for 25 years.  She had a career as an accounts receivable clerk...

Audrey Louise Gregory

Audrey Louise Gregory

Dec 26, 2023

Mrs. Audrey Louise Welch Gregory passed peacefully from this life to join her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Mrs. Gregory was born on March 9, 1943, in Harrisville, Mississippi. She was a long-time resident of Harrisville and attended Antioch Baptist Church. She retired from Sperry Vickers in 1995. Most recently, she lived in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Mrs. Gregory was...

Georgia Lenell Tackett

Georgia Lenell Tackett

Dec 26, 2023

Georgia Lenell Tackett entered her Heavenly home Tuesday, December 26, 2023, in Jackson, MS. She was 89 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 12:00-2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Interment will take place in the Garden of memories following the service.

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