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Roy Antoine Souderes Jr.

Roy Antoine Souderes Jr.

Feb 3, 2024

Roy Antoine Souderes, Jr. passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at his home in Florence, MS. He was 80 years old. The family will hold a graveside visitation and service starting at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Natchez City Cemetery in Natchez. MS. 

Roy was born on October 9, 1943, in Adams County to the late Roy...

Michael "Mike" J. Ryder Jr.

Michael "Mike" J. Ryder Jr.

Feb 2, 2024

Michael "Mike" J. Ryder Jr., beloved son, brother, and handyman extraordinaire, passed away on February 2, 2024, at Merit Health Central. He was born on March 13, 1967, in Chicago, IL and was a resident of Byram, MS for over 30 years.

 Mike was a jack of all trades and had a true passion for his work as a handyman. There...

Betty Ann Barkley

Betty Ann Barkley

Feb 1, 2024

Betty Ann Johnson Barkley, lovingly called "Bo", passed away after a brief illness at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center February 1, 2024 at the age of 89.  She was born April 27, 1934, in Senatobia, MS to Gladys Treadway of Cockrum, MS and Albert Sidney Johnson of Senatobia, MS.

She was the youngest of 4 beautiful sisters: Imogene Terry, Janette Sizemore, and...

Dean Meek Williams

Dean Meek Williams

Jan 31, 2024

Dean Meek Williams went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at his earthly home in Florence, MS. He was 87 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will begin at 3:00 p.m. Interment will follow...

Jimmie Earl Odom

Jimmie Earl Odom

Jan 31, 2024

Jimmie Earl Odom, passed from this life at home surrounded by family and friends on January 31, 2024, at the age of 84. Visitations will be Friday, February 2, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and again on Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM with the homegoing service immediately following.  Both visitations and the funeral...

Cordelia Kay Miles

Cordelia Kay Miles

Jan 30, 2024

Cordelia “Kay” Miles was an active member of Emmanuel Church of the Nazarene, a Sunday School teacher for teens and adults, and a Girl Scout troop leader. She is survived by her daughters Marian Alderman (Gary Alderman) and Teresa Chapman, her grandchildren Amber Noble (Erik Noble), Crystal Reed (John Reed), Candace Morgan (Isaac Morgan), and Jacob Chapman, and her great...

Donna Arlene Rollins

Donna Arlene Rollins

Jan 28, 2024

Donna Arlene Rollins, 85, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on January 28, 2024, at her home in Terry, Mississippi.   Mrs. Donna was born to Woodrow Gould and Lucille Mary Glasgow on February 9, 1938, in Illinois.  

Donna was a Quality Control Inspector for 3M for many years and after her retirement from there she served as...

Mary Carolyn Brown

Mary Carolyn Brown

Jan 27, 2024

Mary Carolyn Brown, 79, from Florence, Mississippi, loved mother and grandmother, passed on 1/27/2024 at her home in Pensacola, Florida. She is survived by her daughter Sherie Noelle Anselmo, daughter and son in law Stacey Elizabeth and Stephen Mark Senff, 2 grandchildren Brandon Christopher Ballard and Lauren Elizabeth Hawkins, 2 sisters Virginia Johnston and Linda Anne Foreman, 2 brothers Harold...

Edward Thomas Barber

Edward Thomas Barber

Jan 27, 2024

Edward Thomas Barber, 76, passed away Saturday January 27, 2024, at his residence. A visitation will be Friday February 2, 2024, beginning at 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. A graveside service will follow at 11:30 am at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in the Old Pearl Community.

Tommy was born September 9, 1947, in Jackson, MS...

Adam Joseph Thibodeaux

Adam Joseph Thibodeaux

Jan 26, 2024

Adam Joseph Thibodeaux, passed away on January 26, 2024, at the age of 91. A visitation to honor Joe’s life will be held on January 30, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. A graveside service will follow at Glenwood Memorial Park in Richland at 2:00 PM.

He was born on September 28, 1932, in...

Ronda Jackson

Ronda Jackson

Jan 26, 2024

Ronda was born April 6, 1963, in Jackson, MS to James Odom and Bennie Savell.  She worked many years in the service industry as a cashier.   Ronda loved her dogs, was very hard-headed, neat and orderly (everything had its place) and was a firecracker.

She was preceded in death by her dad, brothers, Darrel Odom and Larry Odom, and her...

Ruth Watts Ainsworth

Ruth Watts Ainsworth

Jan 25, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Ruth Elaine Watts Ainsworth on January 25, 2024, at her home in Clinton. Born on May 3, 1933, in Gulfport, she was preceded in death by her mother and father Vernon and Ruth Watts of Gulfport, her high school sweetheart and beloved husband of fifty-seven years Charlie Ainsworth, and...

Sarah Lynelle McCammon

Sarah Lynelle McCammon

Jan 24, 2024

Sarah Lynelle McCammon, affectionately known as Nell, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2024, in Jackson, Mississippi. She was born on June 30, 1936, in Scott County, Mississippi to Paul Noel Rigby and Wydell Kitchings Rigby. As we mourn the loss of a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, we also celebrate the incredible life she lived.

Nell dedicated her...

Bro. Wayne Redden

Bro. Wayne Redden

Jan 23, 2024

Rev. George Wayne Redden, a beloved pastor, devoted family man, and skilled handyman, passed away on January 23, 2024, in Jackson, Mississippi. He was born on July 5, 1956, in Texas to Louis and Shirley Redden. He is survived by his loving wife Lorrie Redden of Braxton, his sons William Redden of Brandon and Casey (Caitlin) Redden of Mendenhall, and...

Kenneth Wayne Shows

Kenneth Wayne Shows

Jan 20, 2024

Kenneth “Wayne” Shows Sr. passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024, in Morton. MS. He was 81 years old.

Wayne was born on July 30, 1942, to William Collin Shows and Eugnia Frazier Shows in New Orleans, LA. He retired from the United States Army National Guard where he served as a Drum Major for the Army National Guard Band in...

Joanne Lynn Edmiston

Joanne Lynn Edmiston

Jan 18, 2024

Joanne Lynn Edmiston was born September 27, 1956, and passed away January 16,2024 at her home in Florence, MS. 

Joanne was born on September 27, 1956, to Bluford and Angeline Edmiston in Danville, IL. Where she lived and became a hairstylist until she moved to Florida in the fall of 1981. In Florida she continued her hairstylist career and also became...

Blanche Gooch Norsworthy

Blanche Gooch Norsworthy

Jan 17, 2024

Blanche Gooch Ellis Norsworthy entered her Heavenly home on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, in Byram, MS at Edgewood Nursing Home. She was 94 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS and from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024. The funeral service will...

Morris S Brandon

Morris S Brandon

Jan 16, 2024

Morris S Brandon, 86, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2024, in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. He was born on November 1, 1937, in Pontotoc County, Mississippi to Dewey Brandon and Bettie Lou Mask Brandon.Morris lived a fulfilling life centered around his passions and his loved ones. His time spent gardening brought him great joy.  Beyond his green thumb, Morris possessed...

Cynthia Merritt Mangum

Cynthia Merritt Mangum

Jan 14, 2024

Cindy lived in Byram, MS for over 30 years.  She was a member of Cornerstone Church in Jackson, MS and then attended We Are One Church in Brandon, MS.  Cindy was a beautiful woman who is loved by those who knew her.  She is missed and will always be cherished. 

Cindy was born in Jackson, MS on January 4, 1962,...

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