Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.
Jacob A. Moak
Jun 25, 2023
Jacob A. Moak, lovingly known as Jakie to family and friends, passed away on June 25th, 2023 at the age of 83. He was born in Norfield, MS on April 2nd, 1940 to Ray Moak and Selena Polk.Jakie was a skilled electrician and proud member of the IBEW 480 for many years. He enjoyed his work and took great pride...
Ruby Louise Downs
Jun 25, 2023
Ruby Louise Downs, age 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Ruby was born to Percy and Mattie Lee Smith on November 14, 1941 in Belzoni, Mississippi. After losing her father at a young age, Ruby was raised by her mother and her earthly father, Charlie Z. Gilmer. She...
Eloise McMorris
Jun 24, 2023
Eloise Decker McMorris passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at her home in Florence, Mississippi, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 96 years old.
Eloise was born on June 6, 1927, to Denzil Decker and Icie Joel Decker in Shelby, MS. In her youth, she was a gymnast, ran track, and played piano. ...
Gilbert Earl McKinney
Jun 23, 2023
Gilbert Earl McKinney passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, at his residence in Pearl, MS with his daughters by his side. He was 85 years old. The family will have a private graveside service on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Floral Hills Cemetery in Pearl.
Gilbert was born on June 2, 1938, to Wilburn and Bertha...
James Wade Crews
Jun 23, 2023
James Wade Crews, age 84, passed away at his home on June 23, 2023.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Griffith Memorial Baptist Church in Jackson, MS. The burial and a graveside service will be held at the Ladner Muckelrath Cemetery in Oak Grove (Hattiesburg) at 3:30 PM. Chancellor’s Funeral Home in Byram is...
Clarence Edmon "Ed" Turner
Jun 22, 2023
Clarence Edmon “Ed” Turner passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at his residence in Florence, Mississippi. He was 70 years old.
Ed was born on July 4, 1952, to William Ebb and Lessie Lou Turner in Jackson, MS. He loved arrowhead hunting, fishing, Nascar, gardening and cooking. Especially barbeque. He loved his family and...
Carla Jo Waddell
Jun 22, 2023
The family wishes to announce that Carla Jo Waddell, age 60, of Pearl, MS, left this world and entered her Heavenly home to be with Jesus in the early morning hour of June 22, 2023. She was surrounded by many of her most loved family members, with her mother holding her hand as she passed away peacefully to go...
Max Tommie Ainsworth
Jun 22, 2023
Max Tommie Ainsworth, passed away on June 22, 2023, at the age of 95 at his home in Wesson, MS. He was born on July 4th, 1928, in Smith County, MS to Thomas Word Ainsworth and Oni Blakeney. He was a US Navy veteran who served on the USS Yuma. After a 25 year career as a truck driver for...
Wanda Cheryl Slawson
Jun 21, 2023
Wanda Cheryl Slawson, fondly called Cheryl by her family and friends, passed away on June 21, 2023, in Jackson, MS. She was born on March 12, 1953, also in Jackson, MS to Allie Mae Harmon Reves and Clyde Walter Reves Sr.Cheryl had a long career with the Mississippi Highway Patrol Department of Public Safety from which she retired. She was...
Zina Malley McLeod
Jun 21, 2023
Zina Juanette Malley McLeod passed away into the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, in Jackson, Mississippi. She was 60 years old. The family will post a date for the memorial services at a later time.
Zina was born on May 17, 1963, to James Herschel Malley and Barbara Ann Chandler Malley in San Antonio, Texas. She...
(Retired) Major Larry Wayne Tucker
Jun 20, 2023
(Ret.) Major Larry Wayne Tucker passed away on Tuesday, June 20th, 2023, at the age of 84 in Lucedale, Mississippi. Although he was a native of Jackson, Mississippi, he was born on January 19th, 1939 in Union, Mississippi, to Clarence Edward Tucker and Annie Odell Evans. He attended Union High School and graduated with the class of 1957. Later he went...
Gerald Marion "G M" Dean
Jun 14, 2023
Gerald Marion “G M” Dean, passed away at the age of 93 on June 14, 2023. He was born October 21, 1929, to Lennie Marion Dean and Frannie Crafton of McComb. In 1948, he joined the United States Navy where he served on The USS Coral Sea. After returning from service, he met and married his wife, Arlene Rushing in...
Ricky Joe Neely
Jun 12, 2023
Ricky Joe Neely passed over into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, June 12, 2023, in Jackson, Mississippi. He was 65 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, and again from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service...
Mary Elizabeth Perry
Jun 12, 2023
Mary Elizabeth "Libby" Perry, 77, passed away on June 12, 2023. She was born on October 16, 1945, to James Hall and Elsa Deloach Hall in Grenada County, MS. Mary Elizabeth was known to most as Libby. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Family was everything to Libby. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. ...
Jennie Viola Wilson
Jun 11, 2023
Jennie Viola Wilson, passed away on June 11th, 2023, in Terry, Mississippi at the age of 98. She was born in Buffalo, Texas on October 4th, 1924, to her parents, Horace Evan Williams and Elsie Tyron.
Jennie grew up in Flo, Texas and graduated from Lone Star High School before graduating from Nursing School in Houston. After her nursing school...
Joe Daniel Hardin
Jun 10, 2023
Mr. Joe Hardin, 54 – died Saturday, June 10, 2023. He was born August 25, 1968, in Jackson, MS to Jimmy Hardin, Sr. and Patricia (Hall) Hardin.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 14, 2023, from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Chancellor Funeral Home, Florence and again Thursday, June 15 from 10:00 am until 12 noon. The service will...
Rev. Barry Lynn Burris
Jun 8, 2023
Barry Lynn Burris, a resident of Terry, MS, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 8, 2023, after a valiant fight against pancreatic cancer. He was 65 years old. A visitation for friends and family will be held Tuesday, June 13, 2023 from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm, with the funeral service beginning at 1:00 pm, both will be...
Linda Ann Miley
Jun 6, 2023
Linda Ann Miley passed away at the age of 79 in Raymond, MS on June 6th, 2023. She was born in Laurel, MS on August 20th, 1943 to her parents George Alton Haven and Nanny Mae Webb.Linda enjoyed a fulfilling career as the owner of a maintenance company where she helped countless people. When Linda wasn't working, she spent her...
Sammie Williams Fortenberry
Jun 6, 2023
Mrs. Sammie Williams Fortenberry passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Jackson, Mississippi. She was 77 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The memorial service will follow at 3:00 p.m.
Mrs. Sammie was born on April 3,...
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