Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.
William "Bill" Eugene Ferguson
Jul 18, 2023
William (Bill) Eugene Ferguson, 71, a resident of Florence, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
Bill was a 1970 graduate of Forest Hill High School. He served in Air National Guard for six years. Bill was a master plumber and worked in the plumbing industry for fifty years.
Bill was preceded in death by...
Newton Mason
Jul 18, 2023
Mr. Newton Mason passed away on July 18, 2023, in Jackson, MS. He was born on September 23, 1941, in Magee, MS to Robert F. Mason and Velma Henderson Mason. He was one of 12 children for the Masons. Mr. Mason was a Master welder and plumber, and a long-time member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union #619. His career...
Gloria Janet Pickering-Bethany
Jul 17, 2023
Gloria Janet Pickering Bethany passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, July 17, 2023. She was 89 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence.
Mrs. Janet was born on March 17, 1934, to John Everett Pickering and Nannie Lou Cook Pickering in...
David Hawthorne
Jul 16, 2023
David Hawthorne was ushered into his heavenly home on Sunday, July 16, 2023. He was born June 16, 1937, in Rankin County, where he lived his entire life.
David worked as an accountant in the truck-trailer industry until his retirement and garnered many coworkers who became great life-time friends. David was a charter member of the Exchange Club of Richland....
Charlotte Carol Saxton
Jul 13, 2023
Charlotte Carol Saxton took the hand of her Lord and Savior and walked through the pearly gates of Heaven on Thursday, July 13, 2023. She was 83 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. A graveside service will follow at 12:00...
Virginia "Ginger" Mangum Smith
Jul 12, 2023
Virginia “Ginger” Mangum Smith, 87, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Villa South Assisted Living in Florence. Visitation is from 5:00-8:00pm Friday, July 14, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence and from 10:00-11:00am Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Wesleyanna United Methodist Church in Star with services beginning at 11:00am. Interment will be in Wesleyanna Cemetery. Reverend Heather Hensarling...
Gene H. Wade
Jul 11, 2023
Gene Hurtis Wade died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Ridgeland MS on July 11, 2023. He was born in Columbus, GA on February 5, 1926, to Gordon and Evie Wade. He was the eldest of 7. He is survived by his sister Francis. James, David, Lyndol, Ray and Bennie, all preceded him in death.
He joined the...
Michael "Mike" Wayne McGraw
Jul 7, 2023
Michael W. McGraw, 67, of Terry, MS, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 7, 2023. Mr. McGraw was born January 29, 1956, to William Wayne McGraw and Betty Staggs McGraw.
He was a retired medical supplies salesman, avid hunter, and passionate outdoorsman. Mr. McGraw was a member of First Baptist Church of Jackson, MS.
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Kitty Paulette Roberts Vaughn
Jul 7, 2023
Mrs. Kitty Paulette Roberts Vaughn, age 80, passed away at her home in Florence, MS, surrounded by her family Friday, July 7, 2023. She was born November 12, 1942, in Attala County, MS, the daughter of Ed and Katie Bell Roberts.
The family will receive friends Monday, July 10 from 12 noon until the 2 p.m. service at Chancellor Funeral...
Martha Virginia Hix
Jul 7, 2023
Martha Virginia Hix passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, July 7, 2023. She was 85 years old. The family will have a graveside service on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS.
Martha was born on February 22, 1938, to Elwin and Ethel Watkins in Lena, Mississippi. She worked for...
David Leo Love
Jul 6, 2023
David Leo Love, a connoisseur of a good joke, great music, and all things Mississippi State died exactly one week shy of his 85th birthday on Thursday, July 6, 2023, in Clinton, Ms. Born July 13, 1938, in Columbus, MS, to Leo and Margaret Love.
David grew up on Leavell Woods Drive in South Jackson and studied piano under Mrs....
Billie Irene Williams-Byrd
Jul 5, 2023
Billie Irene Williams Byrd passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, in Jackson, MS. She was 87 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Star Baptist Church in Star, MS. The funeral service will begin at 3:00 p.m.
Mrs. Billie was born on...
Timothy Davis Boyles
Jul 4, 2023
Timothy Davis Boyles slipped away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Flowood, MS. He was 41 years old.
Tim was born on November 27, 1981, to Jimmy Roy Boyles and Maxine Davis Lowery in Jackson, MS. Tim lived most of his life here, but resided in Florida for 10 years before moving back home. Tim loved music and watching horror...
Wesley White
Jun 29, 2023
Wesley Eugene White passed away peacefully in his home on June 29, 2023, at the age of 62. Even though cancer took him away from this world too soon, his imprint of love and laughter on the people around him will last forever.
Born on May 28, 1961, to Viola Luree Wall and Floyd Wesley White in Jackson,...
John C. Stringer
Jun 29, 2023
Mr. John Stringer, age 57, passed from this life Thursday, June 29, 2023, at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. He was born August 15, 1965, to James Albert Stringer and Lenora Keys Stringer of Columbus, MS.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stringer.
He is survived by his wife of 28...
Patricia Leah Struemph
Jun 29, 2023
Patricia Leah Struemph, affectionately known as Mrs. Pat, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. She was born on January 13, 1954, in Louisville, KY, to the Birchfields. From a young age, Mrs. Pat embraced her Cherokee Indian roots and carried that pride throughout her life. She found immense joy in learning about...
Dorothy Jean Odom
Jun 28, 2023
Dorothy Jean Dearman Odom passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Jackson, Mississippi. She was 76 years old. The family will hold a memorial service at Apostolic Faith of Byram at a later date.
Dot was born on November 8, 1946, to Oscar William Dearman and Helen Ruth Smith Dearman in Lauderdale County, MS....
John Reagin
Jun 26, 2023
John Reagin, bid farewell to his earthly journey on June 26, 2023, in Terry, MS. He was 75 years old. Born December 4, 1947, to Julius Marion Reagin and Maggie Auguston Stewart of Jackson, MS. John's remarkable life was defined by his unwavering patriotism and dedication to serving his country. In December 1968, he made the selfless decision to join the...
Ronny Fore
Jun 26, 2023
On the evening of June 26, 2023, Mr. Ronny F Fore peacefully entered life everlasting in the presence of his immediate family.
He was born on July 7, 1954, to Mr. Willie Marvin and Mrs. Ina Charlene (Sandifer) Fore. Ronny was also welcomed by his brother, Richard, seven years his senior. Ronny was born, raised, and, as an adult, settled...
James "Jimmy" Roger Ivers Sr.
Jun 26, 2023
James “Jimmy” Roger Ivers Sr. passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, June 26, 2023, in Jackson, Mississippi. He was 92 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 30, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Florence...
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