Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.
Shirley Omega Ford
Sep 14, 2023
Shirley Omega Ford, a beloved member of the Florence community, peacefully departed to be with her savior on September 14, 2023. Born on November 25, 1940, in Sallis, MS, to Louie Wiley Carmeans and Mae Willie Carmeans, she was one of eleven children.
Shirley's life was defined by her unwavering dedication to God, His Word, His Church, and...
Lawrence Knox Taylor
Sep 14, 2023
Lawrence Knox Taylor passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023, at his home in Richland, MS. He was 94 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 p.m-7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 18, 2023, and again on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. A graveside service will follow at Richland...
George Smith
Sep 13, 2023
My beloved Dad, George Smith was called up to heaven Wednesday, September 13, 2023. George was born January 3, 1931 to William Walter Smith and Cora Harrison Smith of Rockport, MS He graduated from Co-Lin Community College then enlisted in the US Air Force. After marrying his precious wife, Alice, he served in Italy during the Korean War. He was...
Louis C Smith
Sep 12, 2023
Louis “Corky” Smith, passed into the arms of our Lord and Savior Tuesday evening, September 12, 2023. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, son, brother and uncle to many beloved nieces and nephews, his own, as well as the ones he accepted with open arms when he and his wife, Virginia Mary Barnes married 45...
Dolores Vermal Winterstein
Sep 12, 2023
Dolores Thompson Winterstein, 89, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2023, after a short illness.
Mrs. Winterstein is preceded in death by her husband of fifty-eight years, Jack D. Winterstein; parents, Johnie and Rachel Thompson; and her sister, Doris Jones. Dolores is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Gail Kramer (David); and granddaughter, Rebecca Guion Burton (Trey).
Dolores was a beloved...
Pearl Annette Wingo
Sep 12, 2023
Pearl Annette Guinn Wingo went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, in Flowood, MS. She was 73 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. A graveside service will take place at...
Effie H. Seward
Sep 10, 2023
Effie H. Seward, known affectionately as Dell, left an indelible mark on the lives of those she encountered. Born on July 31, 1951, in Jackson, Mississippi, to Warren Harding Hancock and Johnnie Mae Downs Hancock.
Mrs. Dell had a profound impact on her family and friends. Her journey on this earth came to an end on September 10,...
Dolores Guidry
Sep 7, 2023
Dolores “Dee” Ann Guidry, 59, of Brandon, passed away at home on September 7, 2023. She was the loving wife of Steve L. Guidry. They shared 17 years of marriage together.
Born in Jackson, MS, on August 31, 1964, she was the daughter of the late Otis Clifton Boydston and Christina Medin Boydston. She was employed as an Insurance...
Lana Denise Clark
Sep 5, 2023
Lana Denise Clark passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, in Jackson, MS. She was 67 years old.
Lana was born on July 14, 1956, to Donald Eugene and Mildred Francis Davidson in Clovis, New Mexico. She was raised in Olathe, KS, but has lived in Mississippi for the past 10 years and has lived in Clinton for the past...
Mary Janette Harris
Sep 4, 2023
Mary Janette Harris, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on September 4, 2023 in Clinton, Mississippi. Born on March 19, 1931 to Wyatt Gordon "Jim" Thomas and Mattie Huff Thomas in Holly Bluff, Mississippi. Mrs. Mary's life was marked by selflessness and a deep love for her family and community.Mrs. Mary's early years were shaped by her passion...
Sharrie Entrekin
Sep 3, 2023
Sharrie Entrekin, 74, of Byram, passed away September 3, 2023, with her family by her side. There will be a Celebration of Life Service Friday, September 8, 2023, at Lakeshore Church in Byram, MS. The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of service at 10:00 a.m.
Sharrie was born in Shreveport, LA , June 27,...
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...
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