Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Dec 11, 2022

Albert Holden Pleasant, age 86, departed this life for his heavenly reward on December 11, 2022. He passed peacefully in his sleep at the V.A. Nursing Home in Jackson. Albert was born July 23, 1936, in Terry, Mississippi to Marion Grant Pleasant, Sr. and Lena Mae Richardson Pleasant. He graduated from Terry High School in 1954, after which he served...

Dec 10, 2022

Maudina Lucy Williams, age 87, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 10, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held Monday, December 12 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Chancellor Funeral Home, Florence, and again Tuesday, December 13, 2022, from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. The service will begin at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Glenwood Memorial...

Dec 9, 2022

Christopher Alton Walker passed away Friday, December 9, 2022.  Services will be held at a later date.  Christopher was born June 29, 1974 to Alton Walker and Janice Gibson of Jackson, MS.  Though Christopher was disabled he never let that hold him back from being an inspiration to so many.  He loved sports and was a devoted fan to the...

Dec 9, 2022

 

Mrs. Willie Sue Owen passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, December 9, 2022, at her home in Florence. She was 84 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, December 12th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence and again on Tuesday, December 13th from 1:00 p.m. until the 2:00...

Dec 8, 2022

Mr. Otis Clifton Boydston passed away December 8, 2022.  A service for him will be held at a later time.  Cliff was 78 years old.  He was born to Clinton Hand Boydston and Mary Oneda Boydston (Kemp) on November 15, 1944 in Walnut Grove, MS.  He enjoyed woodworking and spent most of his life as a carpenter.  He was an...

Dec 7, 2022

Mr. Ben Edward Mangum, age 67, died on December 7, 2022. A celebration of his life will take place on Friday, December 16 at Wesleyanna United Methodist Church, Star, Mississippi beginning at 11:00 am. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Thursday, December 15 at Chancellor Funeral Home, Florence and one hour before the service on Friday.

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Dec 5, 2022

Randall "Randy" Belk passed away December 5, 2022, at Rush Hospital in Meridian.  He was 62 years old.  He is the son of Gary Belk and the Late Dolly Stewart.  He worked for over 35 years for University of Mississippi Medical Center as an IT specialist.  He retired from there in 2018.  

He is preceded in death by his...

Dec 5, 2022

 

Mason Reese McClelland, the infant son of Justin and Kristin McClelland passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, December 5, 2022, at his home in Richland. He was 7 weeks old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, December 12th from 12:00 p.m. until the 1:00 p.m. funeral service at Chancellor Funeral home in Florence.

Mason,...

Dec 5, 2022

Maggie Louise Sharp went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, December 5, 2022. She was 86 years old. The family will receive friends for Visitation on Friday, December 9, 2022, from 10:00 a.m.-1:00p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS followed by the funeral service at 1:00p.m. Burial will follow the service in the Garden of Memories.

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Dec 4, 2022

 

Mr. Billy Patterson went home to be with the Lord December 4, 2022.  He was 77 years old.  The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, December 8, 2022, from 10:00am until the hour of service at 2:00pm, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram.  He will be laid to rest at Terry Cemetery in Terry, Mississippi.  

Billy...

Dec 3, 2022

 

Mrs. Lisa Michele Donaldson passed away December 3, 2022.  She was 61 years old.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  

Mrs. Donaldson was born January 12, 1961, to Eddie Leon Pierce and Annice Saucier of Jackson, Mississippi.  She graduated Forest Hill High School.  She was retired from Allstate Insurance company.  She loved spending time...

Dec 3, 2022

 

Rhonda Elaine McDonald, Saturday passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was 60. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 6, 2022, from 5:00 until 8:00 PM and again on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, from Noon until the 1:00 PM Funeral service, all at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Interment will follow in Clear Branch...

Dec 2, 2022

 

Born Mae Ruth Edmonson on February 17, 1933 in Laurel, MS. Rev. Leonard Ponder and Willie B Dixon were her beloved parents. Ruth was one of 8 children - Preston, Leonard, John, Paul, Mildred, Billie Wee, & Mittie Mae. As Ruth grew up, she was educated in Laurel and graduated from Enterprise High School. In 1950, she married Howard...

Dec 1, 2022

 

Roger Curtis Smith Jr. passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, December 1, 2022. He was 26 years old.

Curt was born on March 13, 1996, in Jackson, Mississippi to Roger Curtis Smith Sr. and Marllana Myers. Curt was a workaholic. His specialty was heavy equipment and cars. He worked in construction as a foreman. Curt loved to...

Nov 30, 2022

Reginald "Reggie" Kenneth Hyde, Jr passed away Wednesday November 30,2022, after a long battle with COPD. He was 68 years old.  The family will receive friends for Visitation at 9:00am to 11:00am Wednesday, December 7, 2022 with the funeral service at 11:00am at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram Mississippi.  He will be laid to rest following the service at Crowder Cemetery...

Nov 30, 2022

Nov 29, 2022

Mrs. Beulah Corley went home to be with the Lord November 29, 2022.  Visitation will be Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 1:00-5:00pm at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS.  There will be a visitation at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home located at 241 West Main Street in Lebanon, Tennessee on Monday, December 5, 2022, 1:00-3:00pm with service at 3:00pm.

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Nov 27, 2022

Ms. Mickey Harris-Turner passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. She was 72 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, December 2nd from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home with...

Nov 26, 2022

Cody Allen Smith of Byram, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at University of Alabama Medical Center in Birmingham. He was 22 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, December 1st from 12:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. Funeral Service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. He will be laid to rest at Lakewood Memorial South...

Nov 26, 2022

 

Merrell Dan Knight Sr. of Star, MS, known by many as “Tuffy”, passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family, on the evening of November 26, 2022. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, November 30th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS and then again on Thursday, December 1st from 10:00...