Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Sammie Lou Tubby

Sammie Lou Tubby

Feb 3, 2023

 

Mrs. Sammie Tubby, 81, went to be with the lord on Friday, February 3, 2023, at her home in Byram surrounded by her family. The Family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, February 6, 2023, from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. and again on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. until the 1:00 p.m. hour of service at Chancellor...

James Aaron Moran

James Aaron Moran

Jan 30, 2023

James Aaron Moran of Richland, MS passed away January 30, 2023. He was 38 years old. James was born in Jackson, MS on November 20, 1984 to Charles Moran, Jr. and Cheryl Redmond Brock. 

James was a man with a big heart that loved his family. As a young boy he played soccer until he was 18 and then enjoyed watching...

Vivian Cothen

Vivian Cothen

Jan 30, 2023

Mrs. Vivian Weimer Cothen was born January 11, 1926, and passed away on January 30, 2023. A celebration of her life and graveside services will be held at the Pavilion at Lakewood Cemetery on Clinton Boulevard at noon on Saturday.

Vivian was married to D.D. “Buddy” Weimer, Jr. for 55 years.  God blessed them with two sons, Chuck and Randy. ...

Gertude Bray Wilbourn

Gertude Bray Wilbourn

Jan 30, 2023

Mrs. Gertrude Bray Wilbourn went home to be with the Lord, January 30. 2023.  She was 92 years old.  Born to Edgar Bray, Sr and Bevis Thigpen in Houlka, MS.  Mrs. Gertrude was a proud member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and worked 36 years for South Central Bell.  She and her husband of 62 years, Hershel Wilbourn, lived...

Joseph Taylor Anderson

Joseph Taylor Anderson

Jan 27, 2023

Joseph "Joe" Taylor Anderson, 76, of Raymond Mississippi, surrounded by his wife and family, was called home to be with the Lord January 27th, 2023. Services will be held February 1st, 2023 at 10am, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, with bro. Tim Vowell officiating.

Burial to follow at City of Raymond Cemetery under the direction of Chancellor Funeral Home.

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Joseph "Clay" Groom

Joseph "Clay" Groom

Jan 26, 2023

Joseph “Clay” Groom, also known as “Poppy” passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, January 26, 2023.  He was 63 years old.  The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, February 3, 2023, from 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, February 4, 2023, from 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The memorial service will...

Robert Andrew "Andy" Vinzant

Robert Andrew "Andy" Vinzant

Jan 25, 2023

Robert Andrew “Andy” Vinzant passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.  He was 56 years old. Family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. and again on Thursday, February 9, 2023, from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The Funeral service will follow the visitation...

Kevin Maddox

Kevin Maddox

Jan 24, 2023

Kevin P Maddox passed into the loving arms of his Savior Jesus Christ, Tuesday, January 24th, 2023, at his home in Pearl, MS.  Kevin was 62 years old.  The family will receive friends for visitation from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 30, 2023, followed by the funeral at 2:00 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow at...

Jessie Lavon Grace

Jessie Lavon Grace

Jan 24, 2023

Mr. Jessie Lavon Grace passed into the arms of our Lord on January 24, 2023, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland.  He was 79 years old.  Mr. Lavon was one of nine children born to Jessie Grace and Catherine Anderson Grace.  He and his wife, Sandra Ruth had two sons, Michael and Preston.  He owned and operated Metro Painting and valued...

Katie McFarland Goolsby

Katie McFarland Goolsby

Jan 24, 2023

Katie McFarland Goolsby of Brownsville, Mississippi, went Home to be with her Savior on January 24, 2023.

 

She was born on March 6, 1941, to W.L. and Eunice Franklin McFarland in Yazoo County, Mississippi. She married her sweetheart, Raymond, on May 31, 1959, shortly after graduating high school. In their almost 64 years of marriage, they raised two...

Susan Johnson

Susan Johnson

Jan 24, 2023

Susan Linda Johnson, 74, ran into the arms of her Lord at 6:50am January 24, 2023, while surrounded by the love of her family. She was born March 4, 1948 in Tampa, Florida.  She attended numerous schools growing up and graduated from Springwoods High School in Houston, Texas in 1966. After attending business school, she became a traffic director of...

Dr. Clyde James Lewis, Jr

Dr. Clyde James Lewis, Jr

Jan 24, 2023

Dr. Clyde James Lewis, Jr., lovingly known as CJ or Doc, 82, of Terry, MS, took his final breath on January 24, 2023 as he went peacefully home to Heaven surrounded by his devoted wife, Laura Lewis, and his closest loved ones.

Doc was a valued member of his community. He was most known for his dedicated work in the...

Danny Rudon Moore

Danny Rudon Moore

Jan 24, 2023

Danny Rudon Moore passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.  He was 83 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, from 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. and Thursday, January 26, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The funeral service will follow at...

Barbara Nell Forrester

Barbara Nell Forrester

Jan 21, 2023

Barbara Nell Forrester passed on to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 21, 2023.  She was 84 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Monday, January 30, 2023, at Gunter Road Baptist Church in Florence. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m.  Family and friends will re-convene for the burial at 3:30...

J B Champion Jr

J B Champion Jr

Jan 21, 2023

JB “Buddy” Champion, Jr., age 89 – died Saturday, January 21, 2023, in Jackson, MS after an extended illness. He was born in Macon, MS June 7, 1933, to Naomi George and J.B. Champion Sr.

Visitation will be Monday, January 23, 2023, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home, Byram and again Tuesday, January 24 from 9...

William Francis White

William Francis White

Jan 20, 2023

William “Bill” Francis White (64) - a devoted husband, father, and grandfather - went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 20, 2023 in Jackson, MS after a fierce battle with cancer.Bill was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on May 12, 1958 to his loving parents, William and Barbara White. At the age of 17, he enlisted in...

Mr. Charles "Chuck" McBride

Mr. Charles "Chuck" McBride

Jan 18, 2023

Charles “Chuck” Brandon McBride passed into the loving arms of his Savior Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at his home in Richland, Mississippi.  He was 77 years old.

Mr. Chuck was born to Silas Emery McBride and Julia Evelyn Brandon on December 31, 1945, in Flint, Michigan. He served in the U S Navy.  He worked as an engineer for General...

Ruby Olene Stevenson

Ruby Olene Stevenson

Jan 17, 2023

On Tuesday, January 17, Ruby "Honey" Byrd Stevenson passed away. Mrs. Stevenson was one of three sisters, Virgie and Caroline,  born to Otha and Lovie Byrd.  She was one hundred years old and spent her long life enjoying the things that made her happy - like fresh flowers and good chocolate - and loving her family. 

She is preceded in...

Evelyn Mae Spellings

Evelyn Mae Spellings

Jan 15, 2023

"Arise, shine: for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you." Isaiah 60:1

On Sunday January 15, 2023, Evelyn Mae Lee Spellings (99) born November 30, 1923, in Johnston City, Illinois stepped into heaven in the presence of her Savior. Evelyn was from a family of 7 boys and 3 girls of which she...

Sue Brooks Martin

Sue Brooks Martin

Jan 15, 2023

Mrs. Sue Brooks Martin, 65, passed into the arms of Jesus the afternoon of January 15, 2023, at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson.  Her visitation and service will be held Wednesday, January 18, 2023 with visitation at 12:00 pm-2:00pm at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram and a Graveside service will be held at 2:30pm at New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery...