Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.
Charles Frankie Sprayberry
Feb 23, 2023
Mr. Charles Frankie Sprayberry, known to most as, Frank, passed Thursday evening, February 23, 2023 at Briar Hill Rest Home in Florence. He was 87 years old. He was one of three children born to Charlie Hubert Sprayberry and Martha Helen Ganann from Singleton, MS. He was a residential builder and loved woodworking, his skill and talent will be...
Mary "Katherine" Courtney
Feb 23, 2023
Mary Katherine Williams Courtney was born December 2, 1926, in the Monterey community of Rankin County, Mississippi. She passed peacefully into eternal rest on February 23, 2023.
Katherine grew up in the Monterey community with her parents and brother. She attended school at Florence and Monterey, going afterward to work. Here begins a love story that reads like a novel....
William "Bill" Crosser
Feb 21, 2023
William “Bill” Crosser passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, in Florence. He was 80 years old.
Bill was born to James Lucion Crosser and Margaret Barnes Crosser on October 29, 1942, in Franklin, Tennessee. He served 10 years in the military; 6 in the U.S. Army and 4 in the U.S. Airforce. He was in Vietnam while in the...
Joey Wayne Glaze
Feb 20, 2023
Joey Wayne Glaze passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, in Florence. He was 71 years old.
Joey loved horses. He enjoyed riding and showing them. He also barrel raced. His business was in restoring old cars. Joey owned Pearl Floor Covering in Pearl for 40 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jim Terrell Glaze and Margie...
Nyonia Roberts Evans
Feb 20, 2023
Nyonia Roberts Evans passed away peacefully on February 20, 2023, at St. Dominic’s Hospital, Jackson, Mississippi, with her three children by her side. She was 82 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2023, followed by the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at...
William Donald Goodman
Feb 19, 2023
William Donald “Goose” Goodman, age 81, of Byram, passed away Sunday morning, February 19, 2023, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. He was born April 2, 1941, in Morton to Curtis Goodman and Doris Johnson Goodman.
Goose graduated from Pelahatchie High School in 1959, where he enjoyed playing basketball. After studying and playing basketball at Millsaps College in Jackson, MS, he...
Dianne Bullock
Feb 18, 2023
Dianne Taylor Bullock, age 65, passed away February 18, 2023, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was one of three children born to Charles Hilton Aldridge and Juanita Gladys Reed in Natchez, MS.
Ms. Dianne was known for her wonderful cooking and her love of shopping and was affectionately called a "shopaholic" amongst...
Julia "Judy" Brasher
Feb 16, 2023
Julia “Judy” Ann Brasher (Brandon MS), whose earthly body succumbed to cancer on February 16, 2023, is now in her eternal body with Jesus. She was 80 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 20, 2023, and 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence,...
Floyd Junior McDonald
Feb 14, 2023
Mr. Floyd Junior McDonald, age 76, passed away at his home in Utica, Mississippi. He was born March 31, 1946, in Neshoba County to J D McDonald and Catherine Goodwin. His family moved to South Jackson and he met and married Miss Sandra Sue Grant soon after. They had three daughters, that he was so very proud of. He enjoyed...
John Kevin Boatwright
Feb 13, 2023
John Kevin Boatwright passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday, February 12, 2023, in Flowood, Mississippi. He was 51 years old. The family will have a graveside service on Friday, February 17, 2023, at Floral Hills in Pearl.
Kevin was born to Andrew Charles and Kathryn Boatwright on November 13, 1971, in Jackson, Mississippi and lived in Brandon. ...
Mildred Jean McLaurin
Feb 12, 2023
On February 12, 2023, we lost our beloved sister, aunt and friend to many, Jean McLaurin. She will be greatly missed by all her friends at Griffith Memorial Baptist Church where she has worshipped for over 20 years. Her hobbies included art, working in her yard, her cats, and especially quilting.
Jean McLaurin spent her working years in Atlanta, GA...
Sharron Painting Flowers
Feb 11, 2023
Sharron Painting Flowers of Star, MS went home to be with her Savior on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the age of 79 years young. Sharron was born in McComb, MS on November 21, 1943, to John W. Painting and Flora Allen Painting. She married George W. Flowers Jr. on April 14, 1963. In their 60 years of marriage, they...
Hilda Sue Burchfield
Feb 10, 2023
Hilda Sue Burchfield went to be with the Lord, Friday February 10, 2023, at Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood. The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 15, 2023, beginning at 5:00 PM, followed by a Celebration of her life at 6:00 PM all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS.
Sue was born in Saltillo, MS on May 26,...
Misty Dawn Baldwin
Feb 7, 2023
Misty Dawn Baldwin passed away in her home on February 8th, 2023.
Misty was born January 18th, 1975, to Kelly and Charles Martinez. She graduated from Cibola High School in 1994 and advanced to college where she earned her bachelor’s degree in education. Misty was passionate about music her entire life and endeavored to share that passion with...
Janice E. Gorman
Feb 7, 2023
Mrs. Janice E. Gorman, 97 years of age, departed this world February 7, 2023, at the home of her cousin, BJ and Joan Belk in Byram where she resided for the past 6 years.
Janice was born February 13, 1925, in Ft. Worth, Texas. She was the only child of Edgar “Doc” Echols and Lillian Sorrels, a Mississippi native. She...
James Marcus Kirby
Feb 7, 2023
Mr. James Marcus “Mark” Kirby passed away February 7, 2023, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson. He was 71 years old. He was one of three children born to James David Kirby and Dorothy Barnett of Philadelphia, MS. A beloved member of Alta Woods Baptist Church of Jackson, Mr. Kirby taught Sunday School, held prayer meetings, and served on several committees...
Doris Irene Blount
Feb 4, 2023
Doris Irene “Rene” Blount passed from this life on February 4, 2023, at Willow Creek Retirement Home in Byram, following a lengthy illness. She was born June 1, 1934, in Baird, MS to Gordie Ances Watkins and Evelyn Inez Trice.
Mrs. Blount was known by everyone who loved her as “Rene”. She loved her church, Springs Praise Church and was...
Jack Sumrall, Jr
Feb 4, 2023
Jack D. Sumrall Jr., age 71, passed away on Saturday, February 4. 2023, following a brief illness. Jack worked for many years as a self-employed computer programmer and computer tech. He is survived by his wife, Ilene, his beloved son Benjamin (Misty), and much loved grandson, Lochlan; by his stepfather, Charles W. Magee (Becky), sisters, Celia Jean Myers and...
Judith Mae Ray
Feb 4, 2023
To my dearest mom, this comes as a shock to me that I have to write your obituary this early in my life on a Monday afternoon February 6, 2023, just 3 days after you passed away. We knew you would be around for a long time, but God has decided to take you home into his loving and gracious...
Nancy Rae Travelstead
Feb 4, 2023
Ms. Nancy Rae Travelstead passed away at age 91, on February 4, 2023 at the Waterford Senior Living in Ridgeland. Ms Nancy was born July 14, 1931, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Ira Hynes McDaniel and Pearl Allen. Ms. Nancy was loved by her family and was always there for them when they needed her. She was a hardworking woman...
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