Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

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...

Barbara Faye Hinson Doan

Barbara Faye Hinson Doan

Jan 14, 2023

 

Barbara Faye Hinson Doan passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Briar Hill Rest Home in Florence, MS. She was 88. Barbara was born in Bogalusa, LA on June 3, 1934 to the late William and Ollie Peacock Hinson. She was a resident of Pearl, MS for most of her life and worked as an investigator for the Federal...

Lemelia Boone

Lemelia Boone

Jan 14, 2023

Lemelia Johnston Boone died from a heart attack on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson, MS. She was 83 years old. Visitation will be Monday, January 16, 2023 at 10 am Johnston Chapel UMC, 2093 Chapel Drive, Summit, MS 39666. Funeral services will follow at 11 am with interment at the same location. Her son, Rev....

Helen Calloway

Helen Calloway

Jan 9, 2023

Mrs. Helen Calloway passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at Hospice Ministries of Ridgeland.  She was 83 years old.  A visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram on Friday, starting at 12:00pm until the hour of service at 1:00pm.  Interment following at First Baptist Church of Byram. 

Mrs. Helen was one of eight children born to George...

Myrna Weber Lea

Myrna Weber Lea

Jan 6, 2023

Myrna Weber Lea, 82, of Clinton, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 6, 2023.  She was born on May 4, 1940, to the late James M. and Alice Lavonia (Taylor) Weber. Myrna graduated from Provine High School in 1959. She worked at the Mississippi College of Law and the Mississippi Institution of Higher Education. Mrs. Lea was...

Gladys Shack Peoples

Gladys Shack Peoples

Jan 6, 2023

Mrs. Gladys Peoples, 86, of Terry, MS went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 6, 2023 at her home in Terry surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Terry from 4:30pm – 7:00pm. The service will begin at 11:00 am Monday, January 9 at First Baptist Church...

Gary Wayne Tomlinson

Gary Wayne Tomlinson

Jan 5, 2023

Gary Wayne Tomlinson Sr., or more commonly known as, Pete, arrived in the presence of Jesus on Thursday, January 5th, 2023. He was 69 years old.  A service will be held Thursday, January 12, 2023, with visitation beginning at 10:00am until the hour of service at 11:00am at Southside Assembly of God in Jackson.  

Pete was born in 1953...