Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.
Martha Ray Ferrell
Nov 3, 2022
Martha Ray Ferrell passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at her home in the Monterey community. She was 81 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, November 6th from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. The Graveside Service will begin at 3:00 p.m. in the Garden of...
Patsy Ann Richards
Oct 28, 2022
Ms. Patsy Ann Richards, 80, passed away into the arms of Jesus on Friday, October 28, 2022, at the Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Visitation will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence on Sunday, October 30, from 3:00-6:00pm and on Monday, October 31, from 10:00-11:00am with the service beginning in the chapel at 11:00am.
Ms. Richards...
Bishop Thomas L. Craft
Oct 28, 2022
Reverend Thomas Lynn Craft, age 90, the long-serving pastor of First Pentecostal Church of Jackson, transitioned to glory on October 28th while sleeping. He would have celebrated his 91st birthday on October 30th.He was the “Dean of Preachers” in the capitol city, arriving in Jackson 60 years ago in July, 1962. The young pastor and his wife Mary Frances...
Karen Diane Buffington
Oct 27, 2022
Karen Diane Buffington, age 57, loving mother, adoring wife, and friend to many received the breath of life in the early hours on October 27, 2022 after a valiant battle with breast cancer at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Karen was born on August 12, 1965 in Jackson, Mississippi to beloved parents, Jack and Charlotte Brown. She was influenced by her...
Tinsley Christine Blackwell
Oct 26, 2022
Tinsley Christine Blackwell, 5 days old, entered into the arms of Jesus on October 26, 2022, at her home in Florence, Mississippi. There will be a Visitation at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence on Wednesday, November 2nd from 10:00 a.m. until the Graveside Service at 11:00 a.m. in the Garden of Memories in Florence.
Tinsley was born on...
Robert "Bob" Earl Blakely
Oct 26, 2022
Mr. Robert Earl “Bob” Blakely, 84, entered into his eternal life with Jesus Christ on October 26, 2022, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Visitation will be held Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 11:00am-1:00pm until the 1:00pm service at First Baptist Church in Richland. Interment will be Glenwood Memorial Park in Richland following the service.
Mr. Blakely...
David Vernon Finnegan
Oct 22, 2022
Mr. David Vernon Finnegan, 64, passed away at his home on October 22, 2022.
Mr. Finnegan was born on July 27, 1958, to Frederick G. Finnegan and Delores Ann Burch in Jackson, MS. He enjoyed his work in Carpentry where he was a builder. His love for his family and being a grandfather and great-grandfather were the joy...
Guy H. Ballard, III
Oct 22, 2022
Guy Henry Ballard, age 81, passed away October 22, 2022 at his home in Terry, MS. Guy was born November 12, 1940, in Vicksburg, MS. Guy is survived by his son Steve Ballard, grandson Stevie Ballard, and daughter-in-law, Wanda Ballard. Preceded in death by his wife, Yvonne Metcalf Ballard.
Guy grew up in Vicksburg, MS where he graduated from...
Burney Taylor
Oct 21, 2022
Burnette Taylor, Jr. “Burney” passed away at his home with his family in Crystal Springs, MS on October 21, 2022. He was born in Jackson, MS on March 19, 1945 to the late Burnette and Patsy Moody Taylor. Burney grew up in Terry, MS where he was the quarter back of the football team, and a member of Terry...
Joan Marie Jolly
Oct 20, 2022
Joan Marie Jolly, 87, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022, at NHC Healthcare in Tullahoma, Tennessee. Visitation will be 2 pm until the 3 pm memorial service, Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram with Rev. Glynn Pope of Lakeshore Methodist Church will be presiding. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Vicksburg, Mississippi...
Shelly Lynn Burgess
Oct 18, 2022
Shelly Lynn Burgess passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at her home in Florence. She was 58 years old. She was born November 14, 1963, in San Diego, CA.
Shelly will be remembered by her family an outstanding mother, wife, and daughter who left her legacy of being a very caring and compassionate person. She loved her...
Sue Kessler
Oct 17, 2022
Bertha Sue Kessler passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022, at her home in Richland. She was 73 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, October 19th from 12:00 p.m. until the Funeral Service beginning at 2:00 p.m. all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. She will be laid to rest at Glenwood Memorial Park...
Julie Ann Breaux
Oct 16, 2022
Mrs. Julie Ann Breaux of Brandon passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022, at Briar Hill Nursing Home, where she was a resident. She was 78 years old. Mrs. Breaux was born August 4, 1944, in Marrero, LA to the late Emile and Julia Troxler.
Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Breaux,...
Edward "Eddie" Duddley McLean
Oct 16, 2022
Edward “Eddie” Duddley McLean passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022, at his home in Richland. He was 72 years old. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 20th from 12:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. funeral service all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. He will be laid to rest at Glenwood Memorial Park in Richland following his...
Rena Cass Wilbanks
Oct 16, 2022
Rena Cass Wilbanks was born on November 3, 1957, and departed this life on October 16, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Wilbanks, whom she raised two beloved children, Michelle and Glenn, with in Pelahatchie, MS. She was the proud grandmother of Brielle and McKenzie, whom she will be watching over through the rest of...
Charlotte Lynn Tinnon
Oct 15, 2022
Charlotte Tinnon, age of 67, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson. She was born on February 3, 1955, in Ruleville, to the late Roy Lee Horton and Oma Dee Horton (Fulcher). Charlotte was the youngest of eleven children.. Charlotte was retired from Harrisville Post Office where she loved the people she would...
Sonny Freeman, Jr.
Oct 15, 2022
On October 15, 2022, at Hospice Ministries, William Travis “Sonny” Freeman, Jr. peacefully surrendered his mortal soul to his Heavenly Father. He arrived on this earth on March 12, 1932, in Hazlehurst, MS as the only child of William Sr. and Mother Hazel Freeman. Later, they relocated to Jackson, MS.
In 1950, while living In Jackson, Sonny graduated from...
Mary Francis Pearson
Oct 15, 2022
Mary Francis Pearson passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. She was 79 years old. The family will receive friends for a Memorial Visitation on Wednesday, October 19th from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence.
Mrs. Pearson was born September 2, 1943, in Terry, MS to the late Ansley and...
David Lee Jennings Jr.
Oct 14, 2022
David Lee Jennings Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 14, 2022, at his home in Florence, MS at the age of 51 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday October 21, 2022, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. Then again on Saturday October 21,...
Micheal Musgrove
Oct 13, 2022
Mr. Micheal Musgrove, 70, passed into the arms of Jesus on October 13, 2022 at the St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Memorial Services are pending at this time.
He was born on July 24, 1952 in SoSo, Mississippi to Matt and Gertrude Musgrove. He is survived by his sisters, Henrietta Singleton, Anna Shelby, Annie Cox, Thelma Musgrove and Florette...
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