Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Jun 4, 2023

Mr. David E. Lancaster passed away on June 4, 2023 at his residence, he was 80 years old. Mr. David was born September 16, 1942, to Walter Lancaster and Alma Hemphill of Canton.  Mr. David was a valiant military veteran and served in the US Army which included a tour in Vietnam. He retired as a supervisor at Petroleum Equipment Company...

Jun 3, 2023

Teresa Ann Lacy Hegwood was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on December 1, 1950, to Sam Park Lacy and Annie Lois Briggs Lacy. She attended Culkin Academy in Vicksburg and finished her school years at Middlesboro High School in Middlesboro, Kentucky graduating in 1968. She was always good to let her little sister hang around and impose on her plans. She recovered...

Jun 3, 2023

Colon “Kelly” Smith Jr. passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Florence, Mississippi. He was 52 years old. 

Kelly was born on February 21, 1971, to Colon Kelly Smith Sr. and Roma “Carol” McFall Smith in Jackson, Mississippi. He was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church in Florence. Kelly was an avid movie watcher. He enjoyed fishing, hunting,...

May 29, 2023

Walter Tracy Chimileski, 48, a Pennsylvania native born in Redstone on September 24, 1974, to parents Naomi Bower (Chimileski / Matthew) Dorton and John Charles Chimileski both who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his paternal and maternal grandparents, his loving stepfather who helped to raise him, Philip M. Matthew; beloved older brother, John Eugene Chimileski;...

May 29, 2023

Billy Lloyd, 80, loving son to Fred and D’vo Lloyd and sister Jane Ann, passed away peacefully in the early hours of May 29th, after a battle with glioblastoma, a malignant brain tumor.  Billy was born in Forest, MS where he spent his entire life.  He was a proud resident and ambassador of Forest and his community. 

Billy had a...

May 28, 2023

Jane Mason Fields, 85, adoring wife to Wally Fields and loving mother to Paul and Greg, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the late hours of May 28th. 

Jane was born in 1938 in Forest Mississippi, to parents, Fred and D’vo Lloyd.  She grew up with her younger brother, Billy and was influenced by her family to be a...

May 28, 2023

 

Mrs. Ruth Ann Howard passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at her home in Pearl. She was 95 years old. No services are scheduled at this time.

Mrs. Howard was born January 16, 1928, to the late Fred and Odessa Durden in Oklahoma. She was a member of First Pentecostal Church in Jackson. She...

May 28, 2023

 

Glenda Jean Weber, age 83, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Edgewood Nursing and Rehabilitation, Byram, MS.  Funeral service and interment will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, at Lakewood Memorial Park, 6000 Clinton Blvd., Jackson, MS.

Glenda was born February 28, 1940, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the daughter of Dorothy Jean Nobles Bailey and...

May 26, 2023

Sandra “Sandy” Faye Hartzog Funderburke, 71,  of Terry, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, May 26, 2023.

Sandy was born December 20, 1951 in Jackson, MS to Norma Lee Garner and James Lymon Hartzog. She graduated from Wingfield High School then started her career with Bellsouth where she worked for 46 years, retiring from AT&T in 2019. She...

May 25, 2023

Gertha Walker Ward passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, May 25, 2023, in Florence, Mississippi. She was 98 years old.  The family will receive friends for visitation from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 with burial following at Harrisville Cemetery.

Gertha was...

May 21, 2023

Marc Alan Ash passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023. He was 59 years old.

Marc was born on July 5, 1963, to Jackie Alan Ash and Connie Sue Cowan Ash in Jeffersonville, Indiana. He enjoyed painting, working on computers, music and playing the guitar. He was a New Orleans Saints fan as well.

Marc is survived by his mother,...

May 19, 2023

We are heartbroken to announce the death of our father Bub Ford {Tip} Byrd. He passed away at the age of 74 surrounded by his family on May 19 at the VA Medical Center.  

Our dad enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, gardening and spending time with his best friend Piper Jack.

Our father was preceded in death by his first wife...

May 18, 2023

May 18, 2023

Larry Gene Newcomb went home to be with the Lord after a lengthy battle with cancer, May 18, 2023.  He was 75 years old.  He was surrounded by his family during his last days.  Larry was born to Worley Newcomb and Lillie Brooks Newcomb July 29, 1947, in Tyronza, AR.  He married Nina Grammar in 1971, she was truly the...

May 18, 2023

John Clinton Smith, Jr passed away peacefully Thursday, May 18th holding hands with his wife of nearly 53 years. John Clint was born to John Clinton Sr and Martha Lee on October 30, 1950. He graduated from Forrest County Agricultural High School in 1969 as “most handsome” and a standout defensive football player. At age 19 he met his soul...

May 15, 2023

Mr. Johnnie G. Tillery, 79 of Jackson, passed away on May 15, 2023, and is now at peace with Jesus.  Johnnie was born July 14, 1943, in Andalusia, Alabama, to John and Beth Tillery.  He was a 1961 graduate of Clinton High School and attended Mississippi College.  Johnnie served in the United States Air Force which included a tour in...

May 14, 2023

Ernest L. Saxton died Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Jackson, Mississippi.  He was 68 years old.

Ernest was born on February 11, 1955, to Philip Ernest Saxton and Dorothy L. Edwards Guess in Yazoo City. He was a veteran of 12.5 years of the U.S. Army and active duty to the Reserve and National Guard. He worked for Frito lay...

May 13, 2023

Thomas “Tom” Milton Palmer passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Jackson, Mississippi. He was 66 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The Memorial Services will begin at 3:00 p.m. followed by a second visitation from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Tom was...

May 13, 2023

Linda Gale Quarles passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Jackson, Mississippi. She was 74 years old.

Linda was born on November 3, 1948, to William Ellis Nash and Ruby Elaine Mays Nash in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She worked as a bookkeeper for MS State Hospital. Linda loved her family and reading. She enjoyed watching all sports, especially golf,...

May 11, 2023

Lacritia Renée Summerlin, age 43, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023, at her childhood home in Florence.

Lacritia was born on February 28, 1980, to Don and Dixie Summerlin in Flowood, Mississippi. While in high school at Richland, she was well loved by many and enjoyed her time as a successful majorette. She loved her friends, family, children, and grandchildren....