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Edna Overstreet

Edna Overstreet

Dec 10, 2008

Mrs. Edna Earl Hartfield Overstreet, better known by her family as "Big Mama" left this life for her heavenly home, to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Visitation will be Friday from 5-8 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence and 12-1 p.m. on Saturday prior to the Services at the funeral home...

Louise Leith

Louise Leith

Dec 10, 2008

Louise M. Leith, 74, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.\ \ Mrs. Leith had lived most of her life in the Jackson area. She was a retired opertor from South Central Bell. \ \ Survivors include her daughters, Ramona Patterson of Florence, Jean Carol Patterson of Jackson, Robin Lewis and Jenny Thornton both...

Mildred Brinson

Mildred Brinson

Dec 8, 2008

Mrs. Mildred Crain Brinson left this life to join her Heavenly Father on December 8, 2008.\ \ Mrs. Brinson was born on February 2, 1932. She was a lifelong resident of the Clear Branch community in Florence and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She retired from the Mississippi Crime Lab in October 1993.\ \ Mrs. Brinson was preceded...

Mary Louise Berry

Mary Louise Berry

Dec 7, 2008

Mary Louise Slaughter Berry died Sunday, December 7, 2008 at the age of 96, the last surviving child of the children of Rena Mae and Dr. Wilbur Shrewsberry Slaughter of Jonestown, MS. \ \ Visitation will be Tuesday, December 9 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. A graveside service will be at Florence City Cemetery at 1 p.m. on Wednesday,...

Paul Shelby

Paul Shelby

Dec 6, 2008

Paul Shelby Terry Paul Shelby, 77 died Saturday, Dec 6, 2008 at Central MS Medical Center. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 8 P.M. Monday at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram and Tuesday from 9:30 A.M. until the 10:30 A.M. Service at First Baptist Church of Terry. Burial will follow in Terry Cemetery. A native of Terry Mr. Shelby was...

Paul Shelby

Paul Shelby

Dec 6, 2008

Arrangements for Mr. Paul Shelby are pending at this time.

Harvey Eckles

Harvey Eckles

Dec 4, 2008

Mr. Harvey Eckles, 88, died Thursday December 4, 2008 at St. Dominic Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson.\ Visitation will be 2-5pm Sunday and Monday from 11am until the 2pm funeral service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Burial will follow at Lakewood South.\ A lifelong resident of Hinds County, Mr. Eckles had worked with Hinds County as a diesel and...

Marie Guidry

Marie Guidry

Dec 4, 2008

Marie Lezina Guidry, 90, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2008 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland.Visitation will be 9am until the 11am service Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at St. Rita Church in LA.

Gabrielle Jean Courtney

Gabrielle Jean Courtney

Dec 4, 2008

Gabrielle Jean Courtney, 8, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, December 4, 2008 at her home in Crystal Springs. Visitation will be 5-8pm Friday, December 5, 2008 at Harmony Baptist Church in Crystal Springs. Services will be at 2pm Saturday, December 6, 2008 at the church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.\ \ Survivors include her parents, Sidney...

Dorothy Mullins

Dorothy Mullins

Dec 3, 2008

Dorothy Jane Crisco Mullins was born and raised in Pinola, MS. She was born on May 27, 1923 and went to be with the LORD on Wednesday morning, December 3, 2008 at Brandon Court. Family and friends will gather for visitation Thursday, December 4, 5-8 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence and 10-11 a.m. Friday at Antioch Baptist Church...

Wallace E. Berry, Sr.

Wallace E. Berry, Sr.

Dec 2, 2008

Wallace E. Berry, Sr., 74, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at VA Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be 5-8pm Thursday, December 4, 2008 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram and 9am until the 10am funeral service Friday, December 5, 2008 in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Lakewood Memorial Park.\ \ A native of Columbia, Mr....

Fay Ivey

Fay Ivey

Nov 29, 2008

\ Fay Ann Ivey, 49, passed away Friday November 28, 2008 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson after a long illness. Visitation will be held Sunday November 30th from 5 until 7pm at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Funeral Service will be Monday December 1st at 2pm in the chapel with Bro. Darby Combs officiating. Interment to...

Andrew Lee, Jr.

Andrew Lee, Jr.

Nov 29, 2008

Andrew Jackson Lee, Jr., 60 died at his home Saturday, November 29, 2008. Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence handled arrangements.\ \ Mr. Lee was survived by his mother, Mrs. Bessie M. Lee; brothers: Johnnie Lee and Kenneth A. Lee; and sister, Judy Ray.\

Norman Nix

Norman Nix

Nov 29, 2008

Norman Lee "Buddy" Nix\ Harrisville\ \ Norman Lee "Buddy" Nix, 74, died Friday, November 28, 2008 at his residence.\ Visitation was Sunday, November 30, 2008 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Services are 11:00 A.M. Monday, December 1, 2008 at the funeral home chapel with burial at Lodebar Methodist Church Cemetery in Pelahatchie.\ \ Buddy was born in Tracy City,...

Dorothy Swinney

Dorothy Swinney

Nov 26, 2008

Dorothy Jane Swinney, 67, died Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence handled the services.\ \ She was survived by sons: Michael Swinney and Matthew Swinney; daughter, Misty Jane Swinney all of Phoenix, AZ; brothers: Leonard Butch Swinney of Ridgeland, Eddie Gilbert of Florence; sisters: Jean Marie Barber and Vicki LaCharrdi...

Ernest E. Smith

Ernest E. Smith

Nov 25, 2008

Ernest E. "Pete" Smith, 78 , passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at MBMC in Jackson. Visitation will be 5-7pm Thursday, November 27, 2008 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Graveside services will be at 11am Friday, November 28, 2008 at Little Bahala Baptist Church Cemetery in Wesson.\ \ Pete was born on January 28, 1930 in Lincoln County in...

Harold Crawford, Jr.

Harold Crawford, Jr.

Nov 23, 2008

Harold (Buddy) Crawford, Jr., 56, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2008 at Wesley Hospital in Hattiesburg. Visitation will be 10:00am until the 11:00am funeral service Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at Holly Grove Baptist Church in Braxton. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.\ \ Mr. Crawford had lived in Hattiesburg since 1985. A Veteran of the U.S. Army during Vietnam,...

Kayla Sanville

Kayla Sanville

Nov 20, 2008

Miss Kayla Leigh Sanville, 16, died Thursday, November 20, 2008 in Brandon. Visitation for family and friends will be Sunday, November 23, 2008 from 2 - 5 p.m. and Monday 1-2 p.m. prior to her services at 2 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home Chapel in Florence. Interment will be in Rosemont Gardens.\ \ Kayla was a sophomore at McLaurin Attendance...

Melvin Miller

Melvin Miller

Nov 19, 2008

Melvin Jean Miller, 86, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be 5-8pm Friday, November 21, 2008 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Services will be 2pm Saturday, November 22, 2008 at Green Temple Church of God in Christ in Terry. Burial will follow in Terry Cemetery\ \ Mr. Miller had lived...

Claude Price

Claude Price

Nov 19, 2008

Claude Price, 89 passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at CMMC. Visitation will be 5-8pm Friday, November 21, 2008 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Services will be at 10am Saturday, November 22, 2008 in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Terry Cemetery.\ \ Mr. Price was born April 30, 1919 in Byram, MS. He enjoyed playing golf,...

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