Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Byram and Florence Mississippi.

Luther "L.M." McNeil Odom

Luther "L.M." McNeil Odom

Nov 25, 2022

Mr. Luther McNeil “L.M.” Odom passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, November 25, 2022, at his home in Florence, MS.  He was 80 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, December 2nd from 5:00-8:00 p.m.  at First Pentecostal Church in Jackson and again on Saturday, December 3rd from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00...

Charles "Monty" Stayton

Charles "Monty" Stayton

Nov 25, 2022

 

  Charles Moncure “Monty” Stayton passed away peacefully on November 25, 2022 at his home in Florence, Mississippi at the age of 70. He was born on July 7, 1952 in Crystal Springs Mississippi. The Family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, November 28th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS and again, on Tuesday,...

Jeanette Byrd Harper

Jeanette Byrd Harper

Nov 20, 2022

 

Jeanette Byrd Harper passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. She was 91 years old. She will be laid to rest following a private family graveside service at Clear Branch Cemetery. Everyone is invited to attend the Celebration of Life service that will be held on Sunday, November 27th...

James Earl Fuqua

James Earl Fuqua

Nov 19, 2022

 

Mr. James Earl Fuqua passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, at his home in Byram, MS. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, November 23rd from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. A Graveside service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Lakewood South.

James was born March 9, 1956, in Phenix City, Alabama to...

Nancy Lee Thompson

Nancy Lee Thompson

Nov 19, 2022

 

Nancy Lee Thompson passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. She was 74 years old. No services are scheduled at this time.

Mrs. Thompson was born June 11, 1948, to the late Kenneth Eugene Thompson and Virginia Thompson in Vandalia, Illinois. She has resided in Florence, MS since 1986...

William "Bill" F. Ogden, Sr.

William "Bill" F. Ogden, Sr.

Nov 17, 2022

William (Bill) Fredrick Ogden, Sr. passed away November 17, 2022.  He was 83 years old.  He was born in Clearfield, Pennsylvania to William Woods and Bessie J. Hart.  He will be laid to rest in his adopted home of Alabama, at Mount Hope Cemetery in Arley, Alabama.

Bill was a Financial Planner and retired Marine.  He enjoyed traveling the world...

Sallye Davis Salley

Sallye Davis Salley

Nov 17, 2022

 

Mrs. Sallye Davis Salley, 88, passed from this life on Thursday, November 17, 2022, to join her husband of 55 years, before his passing in 2014.  Family will receive friends Sunday, November 20, 2022, at 2:00p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home followed by a graveside service at 3:00 p.m. in the Garden of Memories.  

Sallye was born on August...

Linda Kay Bassham Burney

Linda Kay Bassham Burney

Nov 12, 2022

Linda Kay Bassham Burney, age 77, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi after a short illness. Funeral arrangements are being made with Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, Mississippi.  There will be a 5:00 Pm funeral service Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Chancellor Funeral Home followed by a time for friends to greet...

Barbara Jean Teigen

Barbara Jean Teigen

Nov 12, 2022

Ms. Barbara Jean Teigen, age 73 – died Friday, November 12, 2022, at her residence.

 

She was a proud mother who spent her life devoted to her children and grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. Barbara was a private person, but you never had to wonder where you stood with her, as she was outspoken. She had the heart...

Stephanie Ann Black

Stephanie Ann Black

Nov 9, 2022

 

Stephanie Ann Black passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at St. Dominic Jackson Memorial Hospital.  She was 46 years old. A celebration of her life will be on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Quest Community Church.

Stephanie was born December 5, 1975, in Jackson, MS to Steve and Shirley Collins....

Charles Franklin Tillman Jr.

Charles Franklin Tillman Jr.

Nov 9, 2022

 

Mr. Charles Franklin Tillman Jr. passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, November 9,022, at his home in Florence. He was 79 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, November 11th from 5:00 –8:00 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence and again, on Saturday, November 12th form 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. at Briar...

Katrina Rose McCarron

Katrina Rose McCarron

Nov 6, 2022

 

Katrina Rose McCarron passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at Merit Health Hospital in Flowood, MS.  She was 44 years old. Her family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, November 19th from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. with the memorial service beginning at 3:00 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence.

Mrs. McCarron was born...

Diane Marie Fortenberry

Diane Marie Fortenberry

Nov 4, 2022

 

Diane Marie Fortenberry, 71, entered rest at her home in Terry Friday, November 4, 2022.  A graveside service will be held Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Oak Grove Cemetery in Simpson County.

Diane was born July 26, 1951, in Mobile, AL to Farest and Billie Jean Polk. She was a resident of Terry for the past...

Martha Ray Ferrell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...