Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Apr 7, 2023

Jenifer Joan Ainsworth, 50, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, at her home in Raymond, MS.  Jenifer had a lifelong love of gardening and loved her flowers.  She had a gift of bringing things back to life and would take pleasure in sharing them with others.  She had a wonderful giving heart and if you asked her for something she...

Apr 5, 2023

Charles W. Renfrow, Sr, 76, of Madison loved His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and is now with Him.  He won his four-year battle with cancer on April 5, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.  Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church of Madison on Monday, April 10, 2023, from 6pm to 8pm and Tuesday, from 10am to...

Apr 4, 2023

Ms. Beulah Faye Lofton of Utica, passed away April 4, 2023 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson.  Ms. Faye was 82 years old.  Born to Austin Lofton and Alice Watts Lofton of Brookhaven, on February 8, 1941.  Ms. Faye had been a resident of Utica for the last 10 years.  She enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers.  She loved...

Apr 4, 2023

James Ray Moak was born on June 3, 1950, to Inez and Homer Moak of McComb, MS. On May 29, 1976, he married the love of his life Belinda Peacock Moak. He was blessed with 2 loving sons, James Ray Moak, JR. (Connie) of Canton, GA and Joseph Ray Moak (Nikki) of Richland, MS.

These children have blessed them...

Apr 3, 2023

Mr. Hugh Patrick O’Neill passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023, at his home in Brandon. He was 62 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m.

Hugh was born on January 16, 1961, to Cornelius...

Apr 2, 2023

Mrs. Sue Goodman passed from this life into the arms of Jesus Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.  Sue was one of five children born to George Luther Welch and Ethel Blair Welch of Mendenhall, MS.  She was a beloved aunt, a wonderful sister, and friend.  All who knew her, loved, and adored her.  She had a servant’s...

Mar 30, 2023

Mr. Tim Wayne McCrory passed away suddenly on March 30, 2023, at the age of 63.  Tim’s home was the open road. He was born on August 24, 1959.  He was one of eight children born to Harold and Edna McCrory of Durant, MS.   He was a carpenter and enjoyed building and woodworking.  He was a truck driver for J.A.B....

Mar 30, 2023

Sam Glenn Sandifer passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at his home in Florence. He was 59 years old.  The family will receive friends for visitation from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2023, and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Monday, April 3, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will follow at...

Mar 29, 2023

Gilda Summerlin, aged 92, died quietly in her home on Wednesday, March 29,2023. She was born Gilda Santoianni in Forenza Italy June 25, 1930. She met her husband of 56 years during the post war occupation of Italy and married him in three different ceremonies owing to the need for religious and governmental requirements. She had her first child Kathy...

Mar 26, 2023

Doyle Van Cole passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday, March 26,2023 in Jackson, Mississippi.  He was 61 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence.  The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m.

Doyle was born on December 15, 1961, to...

Mar 21, 2023

Mrs. Bessie LaNelle “Nell” Owens of Byram passed away March 21, 2023, at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS.   Mrs. Nell was 92 years of age.  Born May 8, 1930, to Mark Collins and Velma Annice Keys of Covington County, MS.  She was a graduate of Salem High School and a “standout” basketball player. She met and married A.C....

Mar 21, 2023

Mary Lois Gregory Thomason passed from this life into the next on Tuesday, the 21st of March 2023.  She was born to Ethel Prestridge Gregory and Hilbun Gregory on July 19, 1939, in Hattiesburg, MS.  She attended Jackson Public Schools.  She met and married Billy E. Thomason on August 17, 1957.  They went to Japan while Billy was stationed in...

Mar 16, 2023

James “Jimmy” Alvin Ferrell, 86, passed away at UMMC on Thursday, March 16, 2023.  There will be a graveside service on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Sharon Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Magee, MS. Please join us in remembrance of Jimmy’s life.

Jimmy was born on February 20, 1937, to the late James Denver Ferrell and Mabel Owens...

Mar 16, 2023

 

James R. Bowers (Jim) beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, friend, retired educator, and leader passed on March 16th, 2023 to reside in his heavenly home. His hobbies included fixing all things, exploring the outdoors, watching football, basketball, and baseball, as well as spending time with family and friends. 

 

Jim was born and raised on a cotton farm in...

Mar 15, 2023

Earl “Frankie” Graves of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Columbia.  He was 62 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The memorial service will follow at 3:00 p.m.

Frankie was born on October 18, 1960, to Earl and Rebecca Graves...

Mar 13, 2023

Mar 11, 2023

Mrs. Mavis Frederick Nail passed away March 11, 2023, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS.  She was 93 years old.  She was one of seven children born to Elmer Frederick and Willie Kennedy Frederick of Smithville, MS.  A graduate of Smithville High School, she attended Hinds Junior College on a basketball scholarship and graduated with an associate degree in...

Mar 11, 2023

Our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Wade Ellison Morrison, passed away into the loving arms of Jesus on March 11th at the age of 83.  Wade was born to the late Doyle and Nellie Pearl Morrison on December 6, 1939 in Utica Mississippi. He was raised in Utica and attended Utica High School where he met the love of his...

Mar 10, 2023

 

Ella Wease Brock passed away into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, March 10, 2023, in Wakonda, SD She was 86 years old.  There will be a graveside service at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Clear Branch Church Cemetery in Florence.

Mrs. Ella Wease was born on June 30, 1936, to the late J. L....

Mar 8, 2023

John Chris Bowman Sr. passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Flowood.  He was 50 years old.  The family will receive friends for visitation from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The Memorial service will follow at 2:00p.m.

Chris was born to John Randolph Bowman and...