Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.
Lola M Blocker
Sep 2, 2023
Lola Mae (Lawrence) Blocker, 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 2, 2023. She passed away at home in Byram, Mississippi, surrounded by her family.
Lola was born to Ernest and Zelma Lawrence on May 17, 1928, in Attala County, Mississippi. She attended Barnes School where she played basketball and was named valedictorian of...
Richard Lee Robinson Sr.
Sep 1, 2023
Richard Lee Robinson Sr. passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023, at the Veterans Home in Collins, MS at the age of 94.
Richard Lee Robinson Sr. was born on August 10, 1929, to Russell and Susie Robinson in Grants Lick, KY and was raised in the nearby Walton, KY area. Colonel as he was best known to those...
Betty Ruth Davidson Todd
Aug 30, 2023
Funeral Services for Betty Ruth Davidson Todd, 90, of Florence, Mississippi will be held Saturday, September 2, 2023, at 12:00 Noon at New Hope Church of God in Toxey with Rev. Brent Boutwell officiating. Burial will follow at the Bonner Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Mrs. Todd passed away on Wednesday, August 30,...
John Henry Smith, Jr
Aug 29, 2023
Reverend John Henry Smith, Jr., the oldest of ten siblings, was born to the union of Magnora Smith and Deacon John Henry Smith, Sr. of Darling, Mississippi; much joy was shared in this celebration of life. Reverend Smith attended Spring Hill School in Florence, Mississippi. In addition to attending Piney Woods College in Piney Woods, Mississippi. Later, Reverend Smith...
Jay Q. Bearden
Aug 27, 2023
Jay Q. Bearden passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at his home in Richland, MS. He was 79 years old. Just one week and six days shy of his 80th birthday. The family will receive friends for visitation from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence.
Jay was born on September 9,...
Kathy Partridge Cox
Aug 26, 2023
Kathy Partridge Cox, 64, passed away at her home on August 26, 2023, in Flora, MS. She was 64. A 1976 graduate of Forest Hill High School and 1978 graduate of the ASN program at Hinds Community College, Mrs. Cox fulfilled her lifelong dream of becoming a registered nurse. She spent over forty years in private and hospital practice....
Kerry McCaffrey
Aug 25, 2023
James Kerry McCaffrey passed away at his residence, he was 45. He was born February 20, 1978 in Jackson, MS to Dorman and Ola Hales McCaffrey. Kerry was a graduate of Forest Hill High School, where he played soccer and ran cross country, his senior year he was on the chearleading squad. Kerry started his career with the fire...
Leonard Earl Odom
Aug 25, 2023
Leonard Earl Odom, affectionately know as “Pop” went to be with his Lord Friday, August 25, 2023, in Jackson, MS. The family will receive friends Monday, August 28, 2023, beginning at 5:00 PM until 9:00 pm at Brandon United Pentecostal Church and again Tuesday Morning August 29, 2023, at the church followed by an 11: 00 am Funeral service...
E. W. Grantham
Aug 24, 2023
E. W. Grantham, 91, walked into the arms of our Lord on August 24, 2023.
He was born on August 28, 1931, in Clear Branch, MS to the late William and Erie Grantham.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Joyce Young Grantham. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Cercil, W.J., Ercil, Hegaman...
Sarah Frances Miles
Aug 24, 2023
Sarah Frances Miles went to be with her loving Savior on Thursday, August 24, 2023, in Crystal Springs, MS. She was 77 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. Interment will follow the service at...
Betty Oswalt
Aug 23, 2023
Mom was born on March 14, 1938, in Laurel, MS to Andrew and Troy Austin. On August 23, 2023, at the age of 85, she stepped into her eternal heavenly home. Mom made the decision years ago as a young girl at West Laurel Baptist Church to accept Jesus as her Lord and savior and to follow Him for...
Beverly Louise O'Neal
Aug 21, 2023
Beverly Louise O’Neal of Terry, MS passed away August 21, 2023 in Jackson, MS after a lengthy illness.
Mrs. O’Neal was born and grew up in Jackson, MS where she graduated from Provine High School in 1970. She married the love of her life, Wayne O’Neal, in 1975, celebrating their 48th wedding anniversary in May of this year: “48 years...
Gerald Dean Dungan
Aug 20, 2023
Gerald Dean Dungan, 85, of Harrisville passed away peacefully on August 20, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church located at 1198 Old Pearl Road in Florence, MS 39073. The celebration of life will begin at 1:00 p.m., immediately followed by a...
Hollis Ray Broome
Aug 19, 2023
Hollis Ray “Jack” Broome, 90, passed from this life August 19, 2023. Services will be held at First Baptist Church Terry, on Tuesday, August 22nd with visitation starting at 9:00am and will continue until the hour of service at 11:00 am.
Jack was born on October 8, 1932, in Bassfield, MS, he was the son of Wyatt and...
Deloris Ann Greer
Aug 18, 2023
Deloris Ann Greer, 81, went to be with her Lord Friday August 18, 2023, in Jackson, Ms. The family will receive friends Tuesday August 22, 2023, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM and again on Wednesday August 23, 2023, beginning at 9:00 AM and continuing until the 10:00 AM Funeral Service, all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment...
Robert Rudolph Bryan
Aug 18, 2023
Robert Rudolph Bryan, 76, walked into the arms of our Lord on August 18, 2023.
He was born on December 24, 1946, in Jackson, MS to the late Rudolph and Foy Pittman Bryan.
Robert spent the majority of his childhood deep in the woods and on the Pearl River. He had a love for the outdoors and the wonder of...
Charles Golden Hammes II
Aug 18, 2023
Charles Golden Hammes II
Born August 9, 1937, in Richlands, Virginia, transitioned from this life at the age of 86 peacefully at home on August 18, 2023, in Byram, MS.
He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era. Once he left the USAF, he worked at Boeing Air. Then accepted a position with AT&T, where...
Jack Wayne Dunning
Aug 16, 2023
Jack Wayne Dunning entered his Heavenly home on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, in Florence, MS. He was 73 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories in Florence..
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Jo Ann White
Aug 14, 2023
A celebration of life service for Jo Ann King White, 83, of Florence, MS, will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence with visitation on August 16, 2023 from 5-8 pm and again on August 17, 2023 from 9:00 am until the 10:00 am hour of service with Rev. Malcom Pinion officiating, and graveside services at Briar Hill Cemetery...
Joel Wayne Lesley
Aug 12, 2023
Joel Wayne Lesley was born into this life on January 22, 1942, in Itawamba County, Mississippi and departed this life on August 12, 2023.
Mr. Lesley is survived by a son, Dr. Michael Montesi and three granddaughters, Anna Peyton Montesi, Hayden Elizabeth Montesi, and Maggie Claire Montesi, all of Isola, Mississippi: a stepson, Brad Welch, his wife Beth, and their...
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